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# Africans Rising
For Unity, Justice, Peace & Dignity
## Posts
### [Blog](https://www.africansrising.org/blog/)
**Published:** December 2, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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### [AAMA 2026: Registration Opens for the All-African Movements Assembly in Maputo](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)
**Published:** August 17, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising has opened registration for the third edition of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA), taking place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 5 to 7
**Content:**
Africans Rising has opened registration for the third edition of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA), taking place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 5 to 7 November 2026 under the theme “United Africa: The Future We Want.” The Assembly brings together African movements, activists, organisers, civil society organisations, and allies from across the continent and the diaspora to strengthen collective action towards a more united Africa.
Over the years, AAMA has become a space for African movements to come together, connect across borders, and reflect on collective work, building on the vision and commitments articulated at previous Assemblies in Arusha and Accra. This year’s AAMA will offer an opportunity to take that work forward, assess progress and challenges, and re-strategise on the path ahead.
Participation in AAMA 2026 also offers the opportunity to build relationships with movements and organisers from across Africa, exchange knowledge and experience, contribute to continental conversations, and identify opportunities for collective action.
The Assembly will feature keynote presentations, fireside conversations, breakout sessions, movement exchanges, healing and reflection spaces, discussions on the Kilimanjaro Declaration, and artistic activism and cultural activities including the Borderless Africa Concert.
The programme will explore critical issues shaping Africa’s future: governance, democracy, and people’s power; economic justice; climate and ecological justice; gender justice; reparations; African unity and Borderless Africa; and emerging technologies and digital organising.
Registration is now open via management.africansrising.org.
Movements, organisations, and individuals committed to building a united Africa are encouraged to register and to be part of this continental gathering in Maputo.
[ Register here ](https://management.africansrising.org/aama/index.php?idmenu=159&mainmenu=aama&leftmenu=)
**Categories:** AAMA, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
**Tags:** AAMA, Africans Rising
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### [World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: The Silent Crisis Stealing Africa's Girls](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)
**Published:** July 30, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Every year on 30 July, the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to draw attention to one of the gravest human rights violations of our time
**Content:**
## World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
By Omolola Pedro for Africans Rising Feminist Taskforce
Every year on 30 July, the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to draw attention to one of the gravest human rights violations of our time. Behind promises of education, employment, marriage, or a better life lies a multibillion-dollar criminal enterprise that exploits millions of people, with women and girls bearing the greatest burden.
For Africa, human trafficking is more than a cross-border crime. It is a development challenge rooted in poverty, conflict, gender inequality, unemployment, and weak protection systems. Across the continent, thousands of girls are deceived or coerced into sexual exploitation, forced labour, domestic servitude, forced marriage, and online exploitation every year.
According to the latest United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, the number of detected trafficking victims worldwide **increased by 25 per cent between 2019 and 2022**. Children now account for 38 per cent of all detected victims, while girls are disproportionately trafficked for sexual exploitation. In fact, **60 per cent of detected girl victims globally are trafficked for sexual exploitation, highlighting the gendered nature of the crime.**
Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of the regions most affected by child trafficking. Unlike Europe and North America, where most detected victims are adults, around **60 per cent of trafficking victims detected in sub-Saharan Africa are children.** The region has also recorded one of the fastest increases in child trafficking cases in recent years.
While trafficking affects virtually every African country, some have emerged repeatedly as major countries of origin. Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recorded significant numbers of women and girls trafficked both within Africa and to destinations in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Nigerian girls, for example, have long been trafficked to countries including Libya, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Italy and other parts of Europe under false promises of jobs or education before being forced into prostitution or exploitative labour.
Conflict has further intensified the crisis. Armed violence in countries such as Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and parts of the Sahel has displaced millions of women and children, making them increasingly vulnerable to traffickers who prey on desperation. Climate shocks, food insecurity and economic hardship have also become significant drivers of exploitation across the continent.
Trafficking has also evolved with technology. Criminal networks now use social media platforms, messaging apps and fake recruitment websites to target young women with fraudulent job offers, scholarships and travel opportunities. The United Nations warns that traffickers have become increasingly sophisticated in exploiting digital platforms to recruit, control and exploit victims across borders.
The consequences for survivors are devastating. Many endure physical and sexual violence, psychological trauma, forced pregnancies, debt bondage and years of exploitation before escaping or being rescued. Even after returning home, survivors often face stigma, limited access to healthcare, and economic hardship, increasing their risk of being trafficked again.
Addressing trafficking requires more than law enforcement. Governments must strengthen child protection systems, improve access to education, expand economic opportunities for young women, and prosecute traffickers without fear or favour. Communities also have a role to play by questioning suspicious recruitment offers, reporting suspected trafficking, and supporting survivors rather than stigmatizing them.
This year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is a reminder that every statistic represents a life interrupted, a childhood stolen, or a future denied. Protecting Africa’s girls demands collective action from governments, civil society, educators, families and technology companies alike.
Human trafficking thrives where vulnerability exists. Ending it begins with addressing the inequalities that make women and girls vulnerable in the first place and ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to pursue her dreams free from exploitation and fear.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [We Are Not Asking to Be Seen. We Are Demanding Justice](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)
**Published:** July 25, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** How many more generations of women and girls of African descent must prove that they are worthy of rights that should have been guaranteed from the beginning?
**Content:**
### We Are Not Asking to Be Seen. We Are Demanding Justice
*By: Esther Aoko*
How many more generations of women and girls of African descent must prove that they are worthy of rights that should have been guaranteed from the beginning?
How many must fight to be heard before they are believed? How many must overcome impossible odds before their success is celebrated instead of treated as an exception? How many more times must we applaud resilience while ignoring the systems that make resilience necessary?
### These are difficult questions. They should be.
On 25 July, the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, a day established by the United Nations to recognize the contributions, leadership, and lived experiences of millions of women and girls across Africa and the diaspora. It is a day to celebrate. But it is also a day to confront an uncomfortable truth: despite generations of struggle, too many women and girls of African descent are still denied the dignity, opportunities, and human rights they deserve.
### This is not because they lack talent, ambition, or leadership.
It is because systems built on inequality continue to determine whose voices are heard, whose knowledge is valued, whose bodies are protected, and whose futures are considered worth investing in.
Across the world, women and girls of African descent continue to face overlapping forms of discrimination based on race, gender, age, class, disability, and geography. These inequalities show up everywhere, in classrooms where girls are discouraged from dreaming big, in workplaces where women remain underrepresented in leadership, in communities where violence against women persists, in shrinking civic spaces where feminist activists are targeted, and in health systems where access to quality care is still unequal.
### These injustices are not isolated incidents. They are connected.
When a girl is denied an education, her rights are diminished. When a woman is excluded from decision-making, democracy is weakened. When activists defending human rights are silenced, entire communities lose their voice. When policies are designed without the participation of those most affected, inequality becomes embedded for another generation.
Yet this is only one side of the story.
### The other side is one of courage, resistance, and transformation.
Across Africa and the diaspora, women and girls of African descent are organizing communities, leading social movements, preserving culture, defending democracy, driving innovation, creating businesses, producing knowledge, and shaping public policy. They are changing narratives that have for too long portrayed them only through the lens of struggle.
We have witnessed this leadership in recent years as African women have stood at the forefront of movements for democratic accountability, climate justice, economic justice, digital rights, and gender equality. Young feminists have built powerful online and offline movements despite increasing attacks on civic space. Grassroots organizations have continued supporting communities during conflict, economic hardship, and humanitarian crises long after international attention has shifted elsewhere.
These stories deserve to be told, not because they are extraordinary, but because they reveal a simple truth: women and girls of African descent have never waited for permission to lead.
### Still, leadership should not require overcoming injustice at every turn.
The resilience of African women should never become an excuse for governments, institutions, or societies to avoid addressing the inequalities they face. We cannot continue celebrating women for surviving systems that should have been transformed long ago.
### Real justice requires more than symbolic recognition.
It requires governments to uphold human rights without exception. It requires investment in quality education, equitable healthcare, economic opportunities, and social protection. It requires ending violence against women and girls in all its forms. It requires protecting human rights defenders and feminist activists. It requires collecting data that makes inequality impossible to ignore. Above all, it requires ensuring that women and girls of African descent are not simply invited into conversations but are leading the decisions that shape their lives and communities.
At Africans Rising, we believe that the struggle for the rights of women and girls of African descent is inseparable from the struggle for Africa’s liberation. A continent cannot truly prosper while millions continue to face discrimination simply because of who they are. Justice cannot exist where exclusion persists. Freedom cannot be complete while inequality remains.
### This International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, let us move beyond celebration.
Let us challenge harmful stereotypes wherever they exist. Let us amplify the voices of African women and girls who are transforming their communities every day. Let us support feminist movements and grassroots organizations that are building a more just future. Let us hold our leaders accountable, not only for the promises they make, but for the lives they improve.
Because the women and girls of African descent are not waiting to be empowered.
They are already leading.
### The question is whether our institutions, our governments, and our societies are finally ready to stand with them.
Until every woman and every girl of African descent can live free from discrimination, violence, and exclusion, our work is not done. And neither is our collective responsibility.
Their rights are human rights.
Their freedom is Africa’s freedom.
Their future is our shared future.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [African Women and the Unfinished Journey to Reparatory Justice](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)
**Published:** July 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The passing of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250 recognising the enslavement of Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as the most heinous crimes
**Content:**
### African Women and the Unfinished Journey to Reparatory Justice
#### A reflection of the Next Steps High-Level Conference on United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250 held in Accra Ghana from June 17 – 19 2026
*By Eunice Adhiambo Odhiambo; Reparations Officer, Africans Rising*
The passing of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250 recognising the enslavement of Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as the most heinous crimes against humanity, is a momentous step in the fight for reparatory justice across the globe. It recognises the truth that African and Afro-descendants have known all along: that the enslavement of millions of Africans was more than an episode in history; it was a crime whose impact persists until today.
At the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Way Forward Following the Historic Resolution, held in Accra, Ghana however, there was one message that was delivered with great poignancy. The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, asked the audience to recognise that the suffering inflicted by slavery was not uniform. He urged the reparations campaign to take into consideration the special suffering faced by African women.
His call could not have come at a more appropriate time.
For too long, the issue of slavery has been discussed in terms of forced labour, economic exploitation and plantation cruelty, yet without recognising the gender-specific violence that was perpetrated against millions of African women and girls. For reparatory justice to be effective, it should start with acknowledging the whole truth.
For thousands of African women, the torture started well before they made it to the shores of the Atlantic. Slavery raiding expeditions would destroy lives, tear apart communities and leave them with nothing. They would see their husbands, their fathers, brothers, and sons slaughtered as they defended their community. Many were widowed instantly. Those who survived the invasions lost their children in the mayhem or were forced to leave behind babies and the aged family members when trying to escape from the attackers.
Those who were captured had to endure another brutal process; trekking to the shores for hundreds of kilometres under extremely harsh circumstances. It took weeks or months to complete that journey. Women, including lactating mothers would carry their babies while enduring thirst, starvation, and exhaustion. Some gave birth in the process, some miscarried due to starvation and beatings, and some watched their children die on the way either due to starvation, illness or physical brutality.
In the slave castles along the coast, the torture intensified. The women were incarcerated in crowded dungeons filled with disease, malnutrition, and hopelessness. Young women and girls were routinely selected by their enslavers for sexual abuse before being thrown back into the dungeon. Right above the same dungeon where the abuses took place, church ceremonies were conducted; thereby presenting one of the largest moral inconsistencies in the history of mankind.
The Middle Passage was no less horrific either. Women suffered disease, overpopulation, and constant torture on the slave ships while still remaining sexually vulnerable. Women landed in the Americas wounded physically and psychologically forever.
African women on plantations became tools of profitability. They laboured all day long in the farms, mining areas, and households while also preparing meals, taking care of children, and maintaining their communities. However, their labour was not everything they were made to do. Their reproductive abilities became yet another means through which they generated wealth. Slave owners forced their slaves to get pregnant since every offspring born as a slave added to their labour pool and capital. The bodies of black women thus became factories for the production of more slaves.
Many of them were also made to act as wet nurses, being forced to breastfeed the children of slave owners while their own children were starving to death or simply neglected. Few cases could better illustrate how the institution of slavery dehumanised African women by denying them their basic maternal rights.
Rape was used as another weapon to uphold the racial hierarchy in colonial societies. The rapes of slave women and defilement of girls by slave masters and overseers happened regularly. The offspring born from these actions rarely benefited either from freedom or security. Lighter-skinned girls were taken away from their mothers and sold as domestic servants or concubines. Families were routinely disrupted through sales and displacement. Mothers would watch their children sold to other plantations, usually not to return again. Family disruption became one of the lasting impacts of slavery.
African women were not only victims of oppression.
Despite the odds being stacked against them, they became the custodians of African survival. They safeguarded languages, songs, spirituality, farming, medicine and memories across the Americas, Asia and the Caribbean. Using stories, food, healing practices, religion and daily defiance, they transported Africa into the new worlds. They became teachers without classrooms, historians without books and healers unacknowledged. Their strength made sure that African identity could survive systematic oppression for many years to come.
In President Mahama’s words, the world learnt that reparations must be engendered. Reparations must go beyond monetary compensation and ceremonial public apologies and recognise the harm done to African women through sexual violence, forced reproduction, forced labour, family dislocations, wet nursing and deliberate erasure of motherhood. To understand the inequalities that still exist today against women of African descent like gender violence, poverty, lack of access to land and education, maternity health issues and systemic racism, one needs to examine the initial mechanisms through which African women were commodified and enslaved.
It is thus important for reparatory justice to restore not only wealth but also history and dignity. Such a task entails documenting experiences of these women, conducting gender studies about slavery, reforming educational curriculum, creating sites of memory, building monuments dedicated to African women and girls like their male counterparts, empowering women, and recognising their important contributions to liberation movements and nation-building.
United Nations resolution has marked the beginning of a new era in the fight for justice across the globe, but recognition alone is just the beginning of the battle. As President John Dramani Mahama said, *“Recognizing the crime of slavery is recognizing the fact that this burden has not been equally shared.”*
History and suffering of African women cannot continue to a footnote in the reparations movement, and the crimes committed against them; loss of family and community structure; sexual abuse, rape and forced breeding; wet-nursing and commodification of their bodies are essential parts of the whole story of slavery. And only in this way can we honour those who have experienced the horrors of enslavement, restore their dignity, and ensure reparatory justice!
**Categories:** Blog, Reparations
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africans, Justice, Reparations
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### [Bridging Africa and the Americas: Civil Society Groups Demand Reparative Education Reform for African Students in Brazil](https://www.africansrising.org/bridging-africa-and-the-americas-civil-society-groups-demand-reparative-education-reform-for-african-students-in-brazil/)
**Published:** July 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** A coalition of student, scholar, activist, and civil society organizations from Africa and Brazil has launched a formal petition urging governments on both sides of the Atlantic to overhaul how
**Content:**
A coalition of student, scholar, activist, and civil society organizations from Africa and Brazil has launched a formal petition urging governments on both sides of the Atlantic to overhaul how African students are treated within the Brazilian higher education system, framing their demands explicitly within the language of historical reparation.
The landmark petition calls on governments in Brasília and across lusophone Africa to address systemic racism, bureaucratic barriers, and neglect facing thousands of students.
The petition, titled ****Reparations and Educational Cooperation Between Brazil and the PALOP****, was presented collectively during a virtual media briefing following the ****International Webinar series on Historical Reparations, Education, and Brazil–Africa Cooperation****, held from 19 to 21 August 2025. It is addressed to a broad range of authorities, including Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Brazilian Immigration Services, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs across the ****PALOP****, the Portuguese-speaking African countries of Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe, as well as the ****African Union****.
The document has been co-signed by three organisations: the ****African Women’s Collective at UNILAB****, the historic Brazilian welfare organisation ****Associação Protetora dos Desvalidos****, and the pan-African advocacy network ****Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity****.
Despite the long-standing cultural, linguistic, and historical ties between Brazil and lusophone Africa, a relationship forged in large part through the transatlantic slave trade, the petition argues that African students in Brazilian universities continue to face conditions that are “at odds with the country’s own constitutional commitments.”
The signatories invoke Brazil’s ****1988 Constitution**** (Articles 3-IV and 5), the ****Statute of Racial Equality (Law 12.288/2010)****, and the national education laws mandating the teaching of African and Afro-Brazilian history (Laws 10.639/2003 and 11.645/2008), as well as international frameworks including ****ICERD**** and ****CEDAW****.
****“Reparations are not a favour granted to Afro-descendant peoples,”**** the petition states bluntly. ****“They represent justice — overdue, multifaceted, and essential.”****
The petition catalogues six major areas of concern affecting African students in Brazil:
1. ****Systemic Racism and Xenophobia**** — Students report discrimination from peers, professors, and the wider public, including exclusion from academic networks and persistent stereotyping, despite Brazil’s historic and demographic ties to Africa.
2. ****Sexism and Gender-Based Discrimination**** — African women, particularly student mothers, face compounded hardship. The petition notes that universities rarely provide childcare services or safe housing, effectively forcing women to choose between their academic ambitions and their families’ wellbeing.
3. ****Immigration and Bureaucratic Barriers**** — Visa delays, complex documentation requirements, and uncertain legal status leave many students in precarious and exploitable situations. Signatories argue that immigration systems designed to facilitate academic mobility are, in practice, perpetuating exclusion.
4. ****Economic Hardshi****p — Scholarships, where they exist, are frequently insufficient to cover basic living expenses. Irregular payment schedules have pushed some students into unsafe and exploitative employment, diverting their attention from their studies.
5. ****Cultural Alienation and Lack of Integration**** — Despite a shared language, African students often feel deeply disconnected from Brazilian academic and social life, citing the absence of structured integration programmes as a significant obstacle.
6. ****Psychological Distress**** — The cumulative effect of racism, financial strain, and cultural isolation manifests in elevated rates of stress, anxiety, and depression. The petition warns that universities seldom provide culturally competent mental health support, leaving students to “suffer in silence.”
Beyond cataloguing grievances, the petition presents a concrete set of demands:
- Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urged to elevate reparations-driven cooperation as a diplomatic priority, enshrining student protections in binding bilateral agreements.
- Brazilian Immigration Services are called upon to streamline visa processes, eliminate discriminatory practices, and create secure legal pathways for African students.
- Brazil’s Ministry of Education is asked to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on racism and sexism within universities, extend childcare and housing provisions to student mothers, and comprehensively reform academic curricula to reflect African and Afro-Brazilian knowledge systems.
- PALOP Embassies in Brazil are challenged to move beyond symbolic welfare desks and establish fully staffed student affairs offices, emergency response funds, 24-hour assistance hotlines, and bilateral liaison committees with Brazilian institutions.
- Joint Brazil–Africa Agreements should adopt a ****holistic**** conception of reparations — one that encompasses educational, cultural, ecological, and financial dimensions, including cultural restitution and climate justice cooperation.
The petition reflects a growing frustration that formal agreements between Brazil and PALOP nations have not translated into meaningful changes for students on the ground.
“There is a profound gap between the rhetoric of Afro-Brazilian solidarity and the lived reality of African students navigating Brazilian institutions,” an education policy researcher noted. “This petition is significant because it does not merely ask for better welfare services, it demands a fundamental reframing of the entire cooperation architecture as a reparative project.”
The petition arrives as discussions around historical reparations gain renewed momentum across Latin America, the African continent, and in multilateral bodies including the United Nations.
The governments of Brazil and the PALOP nations have not yet issued formal responses to the petition. Signatories say they expect acknowledgement and engagement from the relevant ministries and embassies within 60 days of submission.
**Categories:** Blog, Reparations
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africans, Justice
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### [Borderless Africa explained: Why Free Movement is the Key to Africa's Future](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-explained-why-free-movement-is-the-key-to-africas-future/)
**Published:** June 26, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Borderless Africa is a Pan-African vision that promotes the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital across the African continent.
**Content:**
### Borderless Africa Explained: Why Free Movement is the Key to Africa's Future
By Hardi Yakubu
### Africa's Greatest Opportunity Lies in Unity
This world is changing rapidly. Wars in Europe and the Middle East, rising energy prices, climate change, economic uncertainty, and growing competition for natural resources are reshaping global politics and economics. In the midst of these changes, Africa finds itself at the centre of global attention. The continent possesses some of the world’s most valuable mineral reserves, vast agricultural potential, a rapidly growing population, and one of the youngest workforces on earth. Yet despite these advantages, Africa often engages the world from a position of weakness. The reason is simple: Africa remains politically and economically fragmented. The solution is not merely more foreign investment or aid. It is deeper African integration. A Borderless Africa where Africans can move, trade, work, invest, and live freely across the continent may be the single most important step toward unlocking Africa’s full potential.
### What is Borderless Africa?
Borderless Africa is a Pan-African vision that promotes the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital across the African continent. The concept aligns closely with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, adopted in 2018 as a flagship initiative to advance visa-free movement
In practical terms, a Borderless Africa would include:
- Visa-free travel for Africans within Africa.
- Easier cross-border trade and investment.
- A single currency
- a common African passport and deeper economic integration.
While critics may want to paint Borderless Africa as a utopian dream, the idea keeps building momentum. Recent announcements on visa policies by Ghana, Togo, DRC show the growing impact of the campaign. It is consistent with the African Union’s aspiration for “an integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of Pan-Africanism,” as outlined in Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.
### Why the world is increasingly interested in Africa
Africa’s strategic importance is growing. The continent holds approximately 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including many of the critical minerals required for renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, batteries, and modern electronics. Africa also contains roughly 60% of the world’s remaining uncultivated arable land, according to the African Development Bank, making it central to both global food security and future agricultural expansion.
At the same time, global powers are competing to secure access to resources, markets, and strategic influence across the continent. Projects such as the Lobito Corridor, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and the European Union’s Global Gateway programme illustrate the geopolitical competition over Africa’s resources. While foreign investment can contribute to development, history shows that external actors often prioritize access to resources and profits over the long-term transformation of African economies. The question therefore is not whether Africa should engage with the world. The question is whether Africa will engage as different separate states or as a united bloc.
### The Cost of Africa's Fragmentation
To our detriment, global powers competing for Africa’s resources engage African countries individually rather than collectively. This fragmentation weakens Africa’s bargaining power. When African countries negotiate separately, they compete against one another for investment, markets, and influence. As a result, they frequently accept less favourable terms than they might secure through collective action. Africa’s division also increases:
- Trade barriers between neighbouring countries.
- Travel costs and visa restrictions.
- Duplication of infrastructure and regulations.
- Economic inefficiencies.
- Vulnerability to external political and economic pressure.
In a world increasingly organized around large economic blocs, fragmentation is becoming an expensive luxury that Africa can no longer afford.
### The Economic Case for a Borderless Africa
Africa’s greatest assets are already within Africa.
1. **A young and growing Population**
According to United Nations demographic projections, more than 60% of Africans are under the age of 25, making Africa the youngest continent in the world and positioning it to supply a significant share of the global workforce in the coming decades. This demographic advantage can become a powerful engine for economic growth—if people can move freely to where opportunities exist.
2. **Agricultural Potential**
Africa’s vast agricultural resources provide an opportunity not only to achieve food security but also to become a major exporter of agricultural products. However, fragmented markets and border restrictions often prevent producers from accessing consumers across the continent.
3. **Natural Resources**
Africa possesses enormous reserves of critical minerals needed for the global energy transition. Without stronger continental cooperation, these resources risk being extracted with limited value addition occurring within Africa. With greater integration, Africa can develop regional value chains, processing industries, and manufacturing sectors that retain more wealth on the continent.
### Why Free Movement Matters for AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s largest free trade area by number of participating countries, bringing together 55 countries and a market of approximately 1.4 billion people. Its success depends not only on moving goods across borders but also on moving people. Entrepreneurs need to travel. Investors need to travel. Workers need to travel. Researchers need to collaborate. Businesses need access to talent and markets across borders.
Yet Africans still require visas or travel authorizations for most journeys within their own continent. This contradiction undermines the full potential of AfCFTA. Trade integration cannot achieve its full promise if Africans themselves cannot move freely to create businesses, build partnerships, and pursue opportunities.
### What Are the Benefits of Visa-Free Travel in Africa?
Visa-free travel can generate benefits across multiple sectors.
1. **Increased Trade**
Fewer travel barriers make it easier for entrepreneurs and businesses to explore markets, build partnerships, and expand operations.
1. **Job Creation**
Workers gain access to employment opportunities beyond their home countries, helping address labour shortages and unemployment.
1. **Tourism Growth**
A more open Africa would stimulate intra-African tourism, creating jobs and generating revenue.
1. **Innovation and Knowledge Sharing**
Scientists, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals can collaborate more easily across borders.
1. **Stronger African Identity**
Free movement encourages cultural exchange and strengthens the sense of belonging to a shared African community.
### Lessons from Existing Regional Integration Efforts
The idea of free movement is not without precedent. The Economic Community of West African States and the East African Community have already demonstrated the benefits of freer movement and regional cooperation. Despite implementation challenges, millions of West Africans travel, trade, and work across borders under ECOWAS protocols.
The challenge now is scaling these initiatives across the entire continent.
### FAQ
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#### Is Borderless Africa the same as AfCFTA?
No. AfCFTA focuses primarily on reducing barriers to trade in goods and services. Borderless Africa goes further by advocating the free movement of people, labour, capital, and eventually deeper political and economic integration.
#### What is the African Union Protocol on Free Movement of Persons?
The protocol is an African Union initiative designed to allow Africans to move, reside, and establish businesses across member states with fewer restrictions. It is a flagship project under Agenda 2063.
#### Why does visa-free movement matter for African development?
Visa restrictions increase travel costs, limit business opportunities, constrain labour mobility, and reduce economic integration. Removing unnecessary barriers can accelerate trade, investment, and innovation.
#### Would a Borderless Africa threaten security?
Not necessarily. Unity and collaboration between African countries would rather be better for security than going it alone. Crime and violence are already borderless making current isolated security measures inadequate.
#### Would a Borderless Africa threaten security?
Not necessarily. Unity and collaboration between African countries would rather be better for security than going it alone. Crime and violence are already borderless making current isolated security measures inadequate.
### Reclaiming Africa's Agency in a Changing World
Africa stands at a historic crossroads. Its population is growing. Its strategic importance is increasing. Its resources are becoming more valuable. Its markets are expanding. But these advantages alone will not guarantee prosperity. A fragmented Africa risks remaining a battleground for external interests. A united Africa can become a decisive force in shaping the future global order. The choice before the continent is therefore larger than visa policy or trade agreements.
It is a choice between fragmentation and collective strength.
Borderless Africa goes beyond crossing borders more easily. It holds the potential for unlocking economic opportunity, strengthening African agency, and building a future in which Africa’s wealth and potential serve Africans first. The future belongs to a Borderless Africa.
**Sources and Further Reading**
1. [African Union. Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want](https://au.int/en/agenda2063/overview)
2. [African Union. Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Right of Establishment](https://au.int/en/treaties/protocol-treaty-establishing-african-economic-community-relating-free-movement-persons)
3. [United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. AfCFTA: What You Need to Know](https://www.uneca.org/afcfta-what-you-need-to-know)
4. African Development Bank. Visa Openness Index Reports.
5. United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects.
**About the Author**
This article was produced by Hardi Yakubu, Movement Coordinator of Africans Rising, as part of the Borderless Africa Campaign, a Pan-African initiative of Africans Rising that advocates for the removal of visas for intra-African travel, a single African currency and passport.
Africans Rising is a pan-African movement of people and organizations working for justice, peace, and dignity across Africa through citizen-led action and solidarity.
**Categories:** Blog, Borderless Africa
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### [Ensuring Inclusivity in the Reparations Struggle: Reclaiming Africa’s Silenced Histories of Slavery Expanding the Frame Beyond the Atlantic](https://www.africansrising.org/ensuring-inclusivity-in-the-reparations-struggle-reclaiming-africas-silenced-histories-of-slavery-expanding-the-frame-beyond-the-atlantic/)
**Published:** June 11, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The global reparations movement has recorded significant progress in stationing the Transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, with ongoing repercussions for Africans and people of African descent.
**Content:**
###### Blog by Eunice Odhiambo; Reparations Officer, Africans Rising
The global reparations movement has recorded significant progress in stationing the Transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, with ongoing repercussions for Africans and people of African descent. Nevertheless, a major challenge lies in making the process inclusive while the other major forms of slave trade; the Trans-Saharan (7th-19th centuries), Indian Ocean (9th-19th centuries), and the Portuguese domination over those trade routes (15th-19th centuries) remain relatively neglected.
While about 12 to 12.5 million people of African descent were trafficked from Africa across the Atlantic, many more were transported in other types of slavery that are much less known. The Trans-Saharan slave trade, for example, has accounted for the transportation of between 6 to 10 million individuals over more than a millennium; during their journey through the Sahara Desert, with very high mortality rates because of dehydration, hunger, and abuse. Likewise, the Indian Ocean slave trade resulted in the transport of between 6 to 10 million individuals to Middle Eastern, Asian, and South-Eastern Asian countries. Though they varied in structure and effects ranging from domestic service, military labor to assimilation, these slave trades were equally important in their reach and effects. Portuguese imperialism since the 15th Century would further integrate these trading networks into a global system, eventually culminating in the Transatlantic Slave Trade system. All these slave trade systems can thus be considered a part of one long history of Africa’s exploitation.
#### The cost of invisibility and silence
Invisibility and silence have huge ramifications for the study of this history, as it implies the existence of hierarchies of suffering whereby some stories matter more than others. Besides denying communities involved in these trades including the *Frere Town Descendants’ community* in Mombasa Kenya, *the Siddis* in India/Pakistan, or the descendants of *the Zanj* in the Gulf region; visibility, silence erodes potential solidarity among Africans and diasporas. It is a narrative dominated by Western academics and politicians, rather than an inclusive and all-encompassing one that includes the voices of victims in other systems. “Inclusivity starts with the history of our people” argues Ambassador William Carew, Chair of the Economic Commission of the African Union ECOSOCC.
#### Action should follow acknowledgement
Mere acknowledgment is not enough. There has to be actual implementation of inclusivity through participation and structural reforms. A fundamental part of the process would include participation. It will be necessary for communities who suffered from the effects of all slave trades to participate directly in developing the policy agenda. In other words, the top-down approach wherein the policies are mainly dictated by state and institutional interests has to be abandoned. Regional dialogues, community forums, and transnational discussions are crucial tools to ensure the voices of historically disenfranchised people are heard. It should be noted, however, that participation should be meaningful. Communities should actively engage in decision-making.
Connected to participation is the importance of emphasising lived experience in the framework of reparations. It means that the policies will have to take into account the history, culture, and social reality of affected populations. There are distinctions between the consequences of slavery because of the difference between the plantation economy of the Atlantic world, the assimilation system of the Indian Ocean, and the caravan-based economy of the Trans-Saharan trade. There should be epistemic justice, whereby oral traditions and community experiences are just as important as written accounts.
This brings us to the next vital point; differentiation. The inclusivity of the discussion does not entail equal treatment of each experience but entails a differentiated approach that takes into consideration various historical pathways. While reparations will involve systemic discrimination and economic disadvantages for certain groups, others may be concerned about cultural reconstruction or identity or development assistance. A standardized approach will amount to exclusion in such a case.
An often-overlooked dimension of this expanded lens is that slavery was engendered. While in the Transatlantic model slavery was predominantly male due to labour demands on plantations, the Trans-Saharan and the Indian Ocean slave trade had a large portion of female slaves as well. They often found themselves victims of domestic service, concubinage, sexual exploitation, and other activities associated with assimilation and erasure of one’s identity and lineage over time. This fact has resulted in various effects on the descendants of those who survived slavery. Among them are invisibility, suppression of sexual violence, and silence about their suffering in general.
The issue of responsibility is even more complicated once the scope widens past the Atlantic. In addition to taking into consideration the role of Arab traders, Africans and Europeans in the process, the discussion cannot compromise on the accountability aspect. It is important to emphasize, as pointed out by the participants in the discussion, that the fact that Africans played a part does not detract from the fact that the exploitative system is systemic and global in nature.
Institutional reform is yet another important aspect of an effective reparations’ movement. Organizations like the African Union play an important role in coordinating reparations work, but it is important that they ensure that the institutional framework they employ includes reparations for all types of slavery, and victims who suffered as a result. This might mean that there needs to be a reform of the governance structures involved to ensure that they are more inclusive, representative, and responsive.
Diasporic communities, and especially those that do not fit into traditional conceptions of an African diaspora, such as the *Siddis* or *Zanj* descendants, are crucial in creating a truly inclusive reparations movement. These groups force us to consider issues relating to identity and inclusion that would not have been considered otherwise. For instance, it makes us question whether diaspora groups should have a claim to ownership of land or citizenship in African countries.
Finally, youth participation is important for an ongoing reparations movement. Young people tend to be the ones leading the way in questioning received narratives and drawing attention to new narratives that need to be heard.
In conclusion, ensuring inclusivity in the reparations struggle requires a comprehensive shift in both understanding and practice. It demands expanding the historical frame to include all major systems of African enslavement, addressing the consequences of their long-standing invisibility, and embedding participation, differentiation, and institutional reform into the core of reparative efforts. Inclusivity is not merely an ethical aspiration; it is a practical necessity for achieving meaningful and equitable justice. Only by recognizing the full scope of African experiences, including those long silenced or marginalized, can the reparations movement fulfill its transformative potential.
**Categories:** Blog, Reparations
**Tags:** Africans, slavery
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### [African Unity is more urgent now than ever. Time is not on our side](https://www.africansrising.org/african-unity-is-more-urgent-now-than-ever-time-is-not-on-our-side/)
**Published:** May 25, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising is building a movement of the people for unity, justice, peace and dignity. Throughout this week, we are mobilizing 1000s of people across the continent to take action in solidarity.
**Content:**
###### 25th May 2026
Africans Rising joins millions of Africans across the continent and the diaspora to mark African Liberation Day. In 1963, when the leaders met in Addis Ababa, the clarion call was loud and clear – African must unite. That day marked both the promise of African togetherness and the tragedy of a postponed vision. Several decades later, the dream of a united Africa is yet to be realized. Instead, we have been mired deeply in neocolonialism, which continues to ensure that the resources of our land go to the benefit of others rather than us, with the participation of indigenous collaborators who will go every length to silence the people.
But not for long. The collective voice of the people is getting stronger and louder in their rejection of the fragmentation that slices our continent into weak, easily exploited states. This division is a violent policy failure. It traps our people behind artificial lines, allows border officials to harass local traders, and denies basic human dignity based on colonial paperwork.
Africans Rising is building a movement of the people for unity, justice, peace and dignity. Throughout this week, we are mobilizing 1000s of people across the continent to take action in solidarity. Over 500 actions happening simultaneously. In addition, our Borderless Africa campaign has galvanized young people and engendered real momentum in the push for free movement of persons in Africa – to make Africa a continent without visas. We are reclaiming politics for the masses – organizing directly in markets, on campuses, and across border towns to unite people from the ground up. We are actively organizing across the mainland and the diaspora for:
- Freedom of Movement for all African citizens.
- A Single African Passport and common citizenship.
- A Single Currency to drive intra-African trade independent economic growth.
- A Unified Military Command to protect continental security.
- An Integrated Communication System to seamlessly link our nations.
- A Single Educational Curriculum rooted in Pan-African history.
- A Single, Powerful Voice for Africa on the global stage
Our ancestors won political freedom. Our generation must achieve the total liberation and unification that will protect that political freedom and guarantee us economic independence.
While commending all Pan-Africanists across the world working tirelessly to achieve this vision, we call on them to redouble efforts as time is no longer on our side.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Over 1000 African and Diaspora CSOs and Pan-Africanists demand decisive action on Afrophobia, in urgent letter to South Africa government.](https://www.africansrising.org/over-1000-pan-african-diaspora-civil-society-organizations-demand-decisive-action-on-afrophobia-in-urgent-letter-to-south-african-government/)
**Published:** June 5, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The scale of support and concerns reflects a growing and urgent conviction among African citizens and organisations, the recent attacks and anti-African mobilisation constitute a direct threat to Pan-African unity, social cohesion, human dignity, and continental solidarity.
**Content:**
**05 JUNE 2026**
Africans Rising, on behalf of more than 1,000 civil society organisations and Pan-African networks from over 65 countries across Africa and the Diaspora, has formally submitted an urgent letter to the Government of South Africa demanding immediate and decisive action against the escalating wave of Afrophobic violence, intimidation, and anti-African mobilisation targeting fellow African nationals in the country.
This unprecedented continental action follows a collective sign-on letter that drew overwhelming endorsement from across the continent and beyond. The scale of support and concerns reflects a growing and urgent conviction among African citizens and organisations, the recent attacks and anti-African mobilisation constitute a direct threat to Pan-African unity, social cohesion, human dignity, and continental solidarity.
The letter calls on the South African government to:
1. Act swiftly and decisively against all forms of Afrophobia in South Africa
2. Protect all people residing within South Africa, regardless of nationality
3. Condemn and counter all rhetoric and actions that fuel hatred, discrimination, and division
4. Reaffirm South Africa’s historic commitment to Ubuntu, Pan-Africanism, human rights, and African solidarity
5. Work with African governments, regional institutions, and civil society to develop sustainable, lawful, and humane responses to migration challenges
As part of the next phase of this mobilisation, Africans Rising will coordinate a continent-wide solidarity campaign that includes submitting memoranda to South African embassies and high commissions across Africa, engaging directly with the African Union, and reaching out to African diplomatic missions in all five regions to demand stronger continental action against Afrophobia and anti-African violence.
[ Download and Share the Statement ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Press-Release-Final-.pdf)
**\#StopAfrophobia #OneLoveOneAfrica #NoAfricanIsAForeigner**
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**Categories:** Media Release, Press release
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### [United Africa: Building The Future We Want.](https://www.africansrising.org/united-africa-building-the-future-we-want/)
**Published:** June 5, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Many scholars have argued that the partition of Africa was inevitable due to geographical and political factors.
**Content:**
Many scholars have argued that the partition of Africa was inevitable due to geographical and political factors. Authors such as McCauley et al(2015) have maintained that the demarcation of Africa was already an ongoing geographical process. Yet in 1884, when European powers gathered around a table in Berlin to carve up the African continent, no African was invited, no African consented, and, most importantly, no African benefited.
Imagine waking up one day and being separated from everything you have ever known. Communities and cultures were divided overnight, and a neighbour who lived only three meters away suddenly became a foreigner on the same land. Decades later, the borders drawn during colonialism continue to divide Africans. The partition of Africa was largely driven by greed and the desire to possess and control the vast resources of the continent. Joshua Muhammed, in his article Who Benefits from Africa’s Resources?1, highlights Africa’s enormous wealth in natural resources and explains how, despite this abundance, many African countries and their citizens continue to gain little benefit from them.
When the African Union (AU) was formed, many Africans hoped it would mark the beginning of a more united continent. People envisioned a future where Africans would no longer face high visa fees when crossing into neighbouring African countries, or the frustration of exchanging currencies that would become useless once they returned home. The AU’s mission statement speaks of “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.” Many believed the organisation would advance the ideals of the African Renaissance and Pan-Africanism. However, the current reality suggests that the AU’s performance remains far from its vision. Across the continent, unconstitutional changes of government continue to rise, with some perpetrators later contesting elections and even becoming presidents. Afrophobic attacks by Africans against fellow Africans persist, while the silence of African leaders on critical continental issues often undermines the unity and progress the AU was created to achieve. Afrophobia continues to be a serious challenge in some African countries. Between April and May 2026, South Africa experienced another wave of afrophobic attacks2. It is deeply disturbing to witness fellow Africans being targeted in a nation that, only three decades ago, received immense solidarity, support, and mobilisation from Africans across the continent during the anti-apartheid struggle. Even more concerning is that some Africans continue to defend these attacks, revealing the deep divisions that still exist within the continent.
On May 25, 2026, Africa commemorated African Liberation Day, marking 63 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union. Yet despite decades of independence and liberation, Africa remains divided, while the pursuit of unity, justice, peace, and dignity continues to be a struggle.
A critical question remains: who benefits from a divided Africa? A weak and dependent Africa often serves the interests of foreign powers and some African leaders who thrive on fragile institutions, weak economies, and closed borders that help preserve their political power. Governments that rely heavily on foreign support may also lack the incentive to pursue genuine continental unity. Africa’s disunity is therefore sustained by greed and self-interest. To move forward, Africans must identify these barriers and collectively challenge them.
#### What a United Africa Looks Like
The idea of a united Africa has long been championed by African thinkers and leaders. The 1958 All-African Peoples’ Conference held in Accra, Ghana, was one of the key moments that advanced conversations around African unity. During the conference, discussions on the Commonwealth of African States and the issue of artificial colonial boundaries highlighted the shared belief that African unity was essential for independence, security, and the well-being of African people 3.
Building on this vision, Africans Rising has been engaging Africans across the continent to gather collective perspectives on what a united Africa should look like in the 21st century. During the 2024 All-African Movement Assembly in Accra, a signature event held every two years by Africans Rising, participants reached a broad consensus on the vision and values that should shape a united Africa4.
Economically, many Africans envision a continent that is less dependent on foreign financial systems and more grounded in its own collective strength. A united Africa would create opportunities for a common currency backed by the continent’s vast natural resources and economic potential. Such a system could strengthen intra-African trade, reduce unemployment, and position Africa as a stronger global economic force. Beyond economic integration, this vision reflects a desire for greater self-reliance and reduced dependence on external powers such as the American dollar.
Politically and in matters of global governance, Africa’s fragmentation continues to weaken its collective influence. Despite being a continent of over a billion people, Africa still struggles to secure unified representation in key global decision-making spaces such as the United Nations Security Council. Many Africans believe that a united continent would strengthen Africa’s bargaining power, improve coordination, and ensure that African interests are represented with a stronger and more independent voice on the global stage.
In terms of peace and security, participants highlighted the need for stronger continental solidarity and coordination. Across the continent, countries continue to face insecurity, terrorism, and conflict, particularly in regions such as East Africa and parts of West Africa. Yet responses often remain fragmented and nationally focused. A united Africa would allow for stronger cooperation in intelligence sharing, peacekeeping, and collective security responses. Rather than individual countries managing crises alone, a coordinated continental approach could strengthen Africa’s ability to address insecurity and protect its people.
The discussions also reflected concerns about the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). While AfCFTA presents significant opportunities for economic integration, many Africans feel that its benefits may not fully reach ordinary people if barriers to the free movement of Africans remain in place. Participants argued that true continental integration should not only allow the movement of goods and services, but also guarantee easier mobility for African citizens across the continent. Without this, economic integration risks benefiting institutions and external investors more than everyday Africans.
Infrastructure development was another major area of discussion. Many African countries continue to pursue isolated national infrastructure agendas without sufficient continental coordination. Participants emphasised that a united Africa would require integrated infrastructure systems, including connected rail networks, digital systems, transport corridors, and energy cooperation designed to support continental integration rather than fragmented national interests. Such infrastructure would strengthen trade, mobility, communication, and economic development across Africa.
Ultimately, the vision emerging from these dialogues is one of an Africa that is politically coordinated, economically integrated, socially connected, and collectively empowered. It is a vision rooted in solidarity, self-determination, and the belief that Africa’s future can be stronger through unity.
#### Why a United Africa Matters
Africa possesses vast natural resources, a growing young population, and immense economic potential, yet many Africans continue to experience poverty, inequality, unemployment, underdevelopment and afrophobia. Despite being rich in minerals, land, energy resources, and cultural diversity, the continent has not fully benefited from its own wealth. This reality continues to raise important questions about how Africa can better organise itself to ensure that its resources contribute to the development and well-being of its people.
As George Prince argues in his article on the benefits of a united Africa5 African unity would not only benefit Africans, but also contribute positively to global development, stability, and economic growth. A stronger and more coordinated Africa would become a major global partner capable of contributing solutions to global challenges while ensuring fairer participation in international systems.
The growing call for African unity is therefore not simply about political symbolism, but about building a future that guarantees economic justice, security, dignity, and shared prosperity for Africans. The challenge facing the continent today is no longer whether Africa should unite, but rather how that unity can be practically achieved. This requires stronger continental institutions, people-centred policies, freer movement across borders, economic cooperation, and collective political will that prioritises the interests of Africans above narrow national or external interests.
#### Citations
All Africa Movement Assembly(AMMA) 2024 Report
McCauley, J. F., & Posner, D. N. (2015). African Borders as Sources of Natural Experiments.
Promise and Pitfalls. Political Science Research and Methods, 3(2)
[https://sahistory.org.za/sites/default/files/archive-files/towards\_a\_united\_africa\_by\_n.numade.pdf](https://sahistory.org.za/sites/default/files/archive-files/towards_a_united_africa_by_n.numade.pdf)
#### Authors
- Prince Akpah (MA) || Pan-African Solidarity & Mobilisation Lead Officer, Africans Rising
- Angela Ngulube || Digital Support Officer, Africans Rising
1. https://www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk/who-truly-benefits-from-africas-resources/
2. https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/05/20/south-africa-new-waves-of-xenophobic-attacks
3. https://sahistory.org.za/sites/default/files/archive-files/towards\_a\_united\_africa\_by\_n.numade.pdf
4. https://africaanalyst.com/the-great-benefits-of-a-united-africa-to-the-world/
**Categories:** Blog
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### [International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: Restoring Dignity and Protecting the Future of African Women](https://www.africansrising.org/international-day-to-end-obstetric-fistula-restoring-dignity-and-protecting-the-future-of-african-women/)
**Published:** May 22, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Obstetric fistula is a serious childbirth injury caused by prolonged or obstructed labour without timely medical intervention.
**Content:**
###### By Ọmọlọlá Pedro For Africans Rising Feminist Taskforce
Every year on May 23, the world marks the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula — a day dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most devastating yet preventable childbirth injuries affecting women and girls, particularly across Africa.
This year’s theme, “Restore Her Dignity. Protect Her Future,” is a reminder that no woman should suffer lifelong pain, stigma, or isolation simply because she tried to give birth.
Obstetric fistula is a serious childbirth injury caused by prolonged or obstructed labour without timely medical intervention. The condition often leaves women with uncontrollable leakage of urine or faeces, infections, and severe physical complications. Beyond the physical pain, many survivors experience emotional trauma, social rejection, and economic hardship.
Despite being both preventable and treatable, thousands of women and girls across Africa continue to live with this condition in silence.
## The African Reality
The burden of obstetric fistula remains alarmingly high in sub-Saharan Africa. Globally, more than 500,000 women and girls are estimated to be living with obstetric fistula, with Africa accounting for a significant proportion of these cases.
Each year, between 50,000 and 100,000 new cases are recorded worldwide, many occurring in African countries where access to quality maternal healthcare remains limited. Even more heartbreaking is the fact that around 90 percent of women who develop obstetric fistula experience stillbirths during the prolonged labour that caused the injury.
For many women in rural and underserved communities, reaching a healthcare facility with skilled birth attendants or emergency obstetric services is often difficult. In some cases, women travel long distances for medical care or rely on poorly equipped health centres unable to handle childbirth complications.
Assessments conducted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) across several African countries have also highlighted shortages of trained medical personnel, surgical equipment, and maternal health services needed to prevent and treat fistula effectively.
## Why Does Obstetric Fistula Persist in Africa?
The persistence of obstetric fistula in Africa is deeply connected to poverty, inequality, and weak healthcare systems.
Many women still lack access to quality maternal healthcare, especially emergency obstetric care that could prevent prolonged labour from becoming life-threatening. Child marriage and teenage pregnancy also increase the risk, as young girls’ bodies are often not physically mature enough for safe childbirth.
Gender inequality further worsens the problem. In many communities, women and girls have limited decision-making power regarding their reproductive health, while harmful cultural practices and poor healthcare infrastructure continue to place them at risk.
## The Human Cost
For survivors, obstetric fistula is more than a medical condition — it is often a life-altering experience.
Many women face abandonment by spouses and families because of the stigma associated with the condition. Others withdraw from their communities due to shame, isolation, or depression. The inability to work or participate fully in social life also affects their financial independence and overall well-being.
Behind every statistic is a woman whose dignity, confidence, and future have been disrupted by a condition that should never have happened in the first place.
## A Call to Action
Ending obstetric fistula requires more than awareness campaigns. It demands stronger investments in maternal healthcare, better access to emergency obstetric services, community education, and support systems for survivors.
Governments, healthcare institutions, civil society organisations, and communities all have a role to play in ensuring that women receive safe and respectful maternity care.
We must also challenge the stigma surrounding obstetric fistula by supporting survivors with treatment, reintegration programmes, and compassion instead of discrimination.
On this International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, the message is clear: speak up, support survivors, and save lives.
Every woman deserves safe childbirth, dignity, and the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilled life.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Grassroots Initiatives to Combat Economic Injustice in Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/grassroots-initiatives-to-combat-economic-injustice-in-africa/)
**Published:** May 11, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The tale of a continent on the cusp but not quite there economically should be nearing its conclusion. By way of introduction, this article surmises that the factors causing economic injustice and inequality
**Content:**
###### By Itati G. Dzekedzeke
The paradoxical economic situation of Africa is one of a continent endowed with immense natural wealth but saddled with poverty, hunger, instability, and gross underdevelopment.”In his 1993 book **Sustaining Development in Mineral Economies: The Resource Curse Thesis**, economist Richard M. Auty described this as the ‘Paradox of Plenty’. Despite political independence from colonial powers many decades ago, Africa remains inundated with economic injustices and inequalities that continue to impede its development.
The tale of a continent on the cusp but not quite there economically should be nearing its conclusion. By way of introduction, this article surmises that the factors causing economic injustice and inequality are vast and can range from inept political leadership, corruption, the enduring legacy of colonialism, Neo-colonial influences, to poor institutional administration. The purpose and focus of this piece, however, is not to dwell on the causes as they are wide and intricate, but to outline some grassroots initiatives that could mitigate economic injustice at a microeconomics level and seek to achieve more egalitarian outcomes.
Economic justice concerns the principles appropriate for assessing society’s distribution of social benefits and burdens, particularly wealth, income, status, and power. It involves creating equal economic value, opportunity, and rights for all, alongside the prohibition of discrimination between men and women in economic matters. At its core, it is a society organised along socialist principles, concerned with giving all members a fair share of available benefits and resources.
Conversely, capitalism, as practiced across much of Africa, has often been associated with inequality. It has often resulted in the systematic denial of fair economic opportunities and resources to specific groups. More than half of African countries carry a Gini index above 40, indicating high levels of wealth inequality. The evidence suggests that the sources of this inequality are fundamentally structural: capital moves around the world seamlessly through multinationals, while the workers and the communities in which that value is generated remain stuck in place, largely unable to participate in the wealth they help create.
To achieve true and sustainable economic justice, carefully designed structural policies at a macroeconomic level are necessary. These policies should seek to shift, reframe, and prioritise equity, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. Trade reform, progressive taxation, debt relief, and the regulation of multinational corporations must all feature in any serious reform agenda. However, it would be naive to wait for the slow machinery of state policy before addressing the immediate realities faced by ordinary communities. That is where grassroots action becomes not just relevant, but essential.
At the community level, there are several practical and proven approaches through which ordinary people can begin to reclaim economic agency in the face of systemic inequality. These include:
Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) and informal savings groups have become a staple across Africa. These savings cooperatives and informal savings circles have long served as community-driven financial instruments. These structures allow members to pool resources, access credit, and invest collectively in small enterprises. Where formal banking institutions fail or are inaccessible, these grassroots mechanisms provide both liquidity and a social safety net. Strengthening and formalising these structures can extend their reach and impact significantly. SACCOs and savings groups have their detractors who argue that these programmes are far more effective when paired with financial literacy training..
****Community agriculture and food sovereignty movements**** engage rural farmers through community-led agricultural cooperatives to achieve a form of autonomy. These initiatives address economic injustice at its most immediate level: food security. By organising collective ownership of land and farming tools, communities can resist the monopolisation of arable land by large agribusinesses and reduce dependency on imported food. These programs can achieve this by promoting organic and regenerative agriculture to increase food independence and even grow into viable livelihoods, particularly for women and youth who form the backbone of smallholder farming.
****Youth-led entrepreneurship programs**** seek to empower youths with digital access and literacy. Community innovation hubs, skills training centres, and mentorship networks have emerged across the continent. These spaces democratise access to digital skills, bridging the gap between a youth population that is mobile-first and an economy that still underutilises their talent. Expanding mobile money systems and affordable internet access has opened economic participation to those previously excluded and created space for innovation.
****Women’s skills training groups**** focus on combining vocational skills with business management, financial literacy, and savings initiatives to break poverty cycles. These programs can specialize in handicrafts and other trades tailored to local market demands. By pairing technical training in handicrafts or local trades with entrepreneurial education, these programs empower women to achieve financial independence and resilience.
The economic injustices facing Africa are deep-rooted and will not be undone through a single policy shift. The structural causes are real and demand sustained political will at the highest levels. But waiting for structural change to trickle down to communities that are struggling today is not a viable option. Grassroots initiatives represent a parallel and complementary path toward economic justice. They do not replace the need for systemic reform; rather, they demonstrate what is possible when communities refuse to be passive in the face of their circumstances. Africa’s greatest untapped resource is not beneath its soil; it is in its people.
Africans Rising, in its role as a movement of movements, is seeking to widen its network of individuals and organizations concerned with and working towards economic justice. Join the movement today to participate in training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and exchange programs.
Become a member here:
**Categories:** Blog
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### [We must be pushing for the Africa we NEED, not the Africa we want - Rocky Dawuni sets a new tone for the Continent](https://www.africansrising.org/we-must-be-pushing-for-the-africa-we-need-not-the-africa-we-want-rocky-dawuni-sets-a-new-tone-for-the-continent/)
**Published:** April 14, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “When I cast my gaze, what I see is a new colonialism where the power of might oppresses the weak and the helpless”, he warned noting that division, restrictions, borders and visas weaken us as Africans.
**Content:**
It is a Saturday morning. Youths are gathered at the iconic building just next to the main entrance of the University of Ghana. It is where minds are shaped as part of the academy’s contribution to African liberation. The first edition of the Borderless Africa Campus Connect is being held here. Fittingly, the building is named Kwame Nkrumah Complex. Decades ago, it was this man Kwame Nkrumah who established the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana to Position African scholarship as a vanguard for liberation an African unity.
Many years later, his disciples stands in the same building to preach his message. Rocky Dawuni is called by the MC, Mitzpah, a young, dynamic lady. There is applause from a predominantly young audience. Students who have come from not only the University of Ghana where the event is hosted but also University of Media, Arts and Communication, University of Professional Studies and Central University College. As he mounts the podium to speak, more applause. It is hard to tell who among the enthusiastic young people had come to listen to this old message and who had come just to catch a glimpse of the new messenger. For he is not just any messenger. He is a music icon, a multiple award-winning icon.
As he stands at the podium to speak, another iconic person looms large from behind. J.H. Kwabena Nketia’s portrait is displayed boldly on the wall. He is the most prolific composer of African music in the 20th century. He too carried the same message, through music. Dawuni is lucky. He has two giants behind him – one a politician, the other a musician. His path is the latter, but his mission derives from both of them. From Kwame Nkrumah to J.H. Kwabena Nketia – total liberation and unity of Africa. Rocky is here to say the same thing but with a new urgency.
*****“The African Union has Agenda 2063, which is about the Africa We Want. I will modify it and say we must be pushing for The Africa We NEED”*****, Rocky declared.
*****“And the Africa we need right now is a UNITED AFRICA”,***** he added to thunderous applause.
He could tell he was having an effect on the young minds gathered. So he doubled down on the message, emphasizing that a united Africa was what would protect our lands, environment and resources and protect us from continuous exploitation.
*****“When I cast my gaze, what I see is a new colonialism where the power of might oppresses the weak and the helpless”*****, he warned noting that division, restrictions, borders and visas weaken us as Africans.
This is the new tone to the African unity agenda. It carries urgency and demands action. It distributes responsibility. The man who would normally come with a guitar today has only a mic, but he passes his message with the same clarity of thought and force of passion. Like Nkrumah and Nketia, he is doing his best to contribute to the long struggle for African liberation and unity. Hopefully his audience grasps the urgency of the task and takes it to the finish line, in their own interest. For only a united Africa can guarantee them the prosperous, peaceful future they deserve.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Art as Resistance: African Women Reclaiming Gender Justice](https://www.africansrising.org/art-as-resistance-african-women-reclaiming-gender-justice/)
**Published:** April 8, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “Women in Creative Activism: Using Art to Champion Gender Justice”...Ngozi affirmed that every woman, regardless of age, race or physical attributes, has the right to choose her own path, as long as it harms no one.
**Content:**
### Art as Resistance: African Women Reclaiming Gender Justice
African women are turning art into a weapon of defiance. They are proving that art isn’t just expression, it’s resistance, reclamation, and transformation. On Tuesday, 24 March 2026, the African Creative Action Network (ACAN) hosted a virtual conversation titled “****Women in Creative Activism: Using Art to Champion Gender Justice”.**** Moderated by Felicity Asibi Akwa, interim secretary at ACAN, the dialogue featured two powerhouse creative activists, ****Teniola Nafisat Balogun****, a poet and sports enthusiast, and ****Ngozi Juliet Omenyima,**** poet and community mobilizer.
Ngozi affirmed that every woman, regardless of age, race or physical attributes, has the right to choose her own path, as long as it harms no one. Yet, she noted, women are often silenced, forced to endure terrible experiences. Her weapon is Poetry and storytelling. She weaves subtle resistance to patriarchy, never confronting it head-on but letting the truth speak through rhythm and narrative.
Teniola echoed this sentiment, describing art as an ****important drive**** for social change. She recalled a campus performance on gender-based violence, blending research with creativity to make the issue visceral. ****“Art makes injustice visible, easy and personal,”**** she said. It evokes emotion, reaches places policy cannot, and invites co-creation, especially in digital spaces.
Both speakers highlighted how gender, class, age and race intersect to disarm women through traditional narratives. Ngozi uses poems to ****re-portray**** these injustices, while Teniola believes art carries ideas to the heart of communities, sparking empathy and action.
The conversation didn’t shy away from obstacles on the frontline:
- ****Right platforms & safe spaces****: It is Hard to find avenues that amplify without endangering voices.
- ****Funding scarcity****: Creative activism often operates on shoestring budgets.
- ****Security issues****: Threats arise when art challenges power structures.
- ****Institutional pushback****: Tension between being heard and being accepted, creating resistance.
Key recommendations and advice to young creative activists include employing targeted digital strategies:
- ****Never lose purpose****: Art must stay rooted in activism.
- ****Make activism effective****: Use strategies that reach target audiences and engage stakeholders.
- ****Navigate governance****: Avoid problems with the government by smart, strategic collaboration.
The dialogue closed with the reading of two powerful poems, one titled ****“Justice for the Female Gender”****, a rallying cry against gender discrimination. Participants left inspired, ready to wield art as a torch for gender justice.
As ACAN continues to amplify these voices, the continent moves closer to a world where every brushstroke, lyric, and story rewrites the narrative of justice.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Semaine de la Libération Africaine 2026](https://www.africansrising.org/2026-african-liberation-week/)
**Published:** April 1, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** En 2026, la Semaine de la Libération Africaine s'oriente délibérément vers une dynamique plus profonde, portée par les citoyens, en faveur de l'unité et de l'intégration africaines.
**Content:**
# Semaine de la Libération Africaine 2026
##### « Construire une Afrique entièrement unie et portée par son peuple »
****25–31 MaI 2026****
## A propos
**La Semaine de la Libération Africaine 2026** marque un nouveau chapitre ambitieux pour Africans Rising et ses membres à travers le continent et la diaspora. Après des années de mobilisation et de solidarité continentale, cette édition se concentre pleinement sur une question forte et urgente :
[  ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_g73cjNWUMSr4qjrlTEijebIt3qa6fAuXg2fB46zxh4nZkQ/viewform)
### Quelle est la vision d'une Afrique totalement unie selon les Africains eux-mêmes ?
ALW 2026 positions communities, grassroots organisers, and everyday Africans at the heart of re‑imagining African unity. This year, the mobilisation will centre on community-based dreaming workshops, dialogues, artistic actions, and collective engagements that explore the concrete realities of a united Africa.
Cette semaine n'est pas seulement symbolique : il s'agit d'un effort concerté visant à traduire les idéaux panafricains en réalités concrètes et vécues, grâce à des actions menées par les citoyens.
[Note conceptuelle](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ALW-2026-TOOLKIT.pdf)[Toolkit](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ALW-2026-TOOLKIT.pdf)
Semaine de la Libération Africaine
## Pourquoi 2026 est-elle différente ?
À la différence des éditions précédentes, ALW 2026 approfondit la vision de l’unité africaine, en allant au-delà du simple plaidoyer pour s’orienter vers une réflexion et une co-création menées par les communautés.
Cette année, la mobilisation se concentre sur :
- ****Des espaces de réflexion à l’échelle locale**** qui permettent aux communautés d’exprimer leur vision de l’unité
- ****Le leadership local**** renforcé à travers la facilitation, la formation et un soutien coordonné
- ****Synthesis of community visions**** into a continental picture of what unity means
- ****Long-term transformation****, turning conversations into organised, actionable pressure for integration
ALW 2026 a été conçu pour répondre à ****cinq questions fondamentales**** au niveau communautaire :
1. Quel impact aurait une Afrique totalement unifiée sur la vie quotidienne des gens ?
2. Que nous apporterait l’unité en termes de libertés, de protections et d’opportunités ?
3. Quelles craintes ou quels obstacles doivent surmonter les communautés ?
4. Quels systèmes économiques, politiques et sociaux faut-il redéfinir ?
5. Comment les communautés peuvent-elles porter et pérenniser l’appel à l’unité ?
## Thème et sous-thèmes
La mobilisation pour la Semaine de la Libération Africaine reste ancrée dans la vision globale de la justice, de la paix, de la dignité et de l'unité panafricaine, tout en laissant aux membres la latitude nécessaire pour adapter leurs activités aux préoccupations de leur communauté, qui s'inscrivent dans le cadre des luttes continentales.
## Objectifs Principaux
Renforcer la compréhension et l'appropriation par la population de l'intégration politique, économique et sociale au niveau continental.
Mobiliser les Africains pour une action collective sur les questions de justice au niveau local et continental
Promouvoir la solidarité panafricaine par des actions enracinées au niveau local et reliées à l'échelle continentale
Renforcer la voix et les solutions issues des communautés grâce à une action coordonnée en Afrique et dans la diaspora
Restez en contact avec Africans Rising pour recevoir les dernières nouvelles, accéder à des ressources et bénéficier d'un soutien.
## Prenez part à l'ALW 2026
African Liberation Week belongs to all Africans. Whether you are a youth group, community association, activist collective, faith community, artist network, or diaspora organisation—you are called to help build the united Africa we all deserve.
[ S'inscrire Ici ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_g73cjNWUMSr4qjrlTEijebIt3qa6fAuXg2fB46zxh4nZkQ/viewform)
**Categories:** May 25, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africans, ALW2026, May25
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### [Trapped Between Borders: The Women Africa Forgot in Taveta](https://www.africansrising.org/trapped-between-borders-the-women-africa-forgot-in-taveta/)
**Published:** April 1, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** From trade barriers to identity denial, the Taveta / Holili Border exposes the unfinished work of African unity and justice.
**Content:**
#### From trade barriers to identity denial, the Taveta/Holili Border exposes the unfinished work of African unity and justice.
###### Blog by Eunice Odhiambo
At the Taveta/Holili border between Kenya and Tanzania, there are women who have done everything society asks of them. They have married. They have raised children. They have built businesses. They have sustained families and communities. And yet, in the eyes of the state, many of them do not exist. They live in a narrow strip of land between Himo in Tanzania and Mwakitau in Kenya, not because they choose to, but because they cannot move beyond it. To travel further requires documents; national IDs, passports, health certificates; that many of them have spent years, even decades, trying unsuccessfully to obtain. This is not just a story about borders. It is a story about exclusion.
#### *Living Without Identity in a System That Demands It*
For many of these women, the absence of legal identity is the root of everything. Without an ID, you cannot access healthcare. You cannot open a bank account. You cannot register a business. You cannot even register a SIM card. In a world that increasingly depends on digital access, being unable to register a phone line means being cut off, not just from services, but from information, opportunity, and connection. So women adapt. They borrow IDs. They depend on husbands. They rely on friends, relatives, and sometimes even sympathetic officials just to complete the most basic tasks. But dependence comes at a cost. It exposes them to manipulation, exploitation, and constant uncertainty.
#### *Trade Without Protection, Survival Without Security*
For many women at Taveta, cross-border trade is not a choice, it is survival. They move goods like *vitenge* (African-themed fabrics), second-hand clothes, maize flour, onions and plantains between Tanzania and Kenya. These small-scale businesses sustain households, pay school fees, and keep local economies alive.
But trading here is not simple.
At the border, women face harassment, insults, and intimidation. Goods are confiscated without clear explanation. Rules change without notice. Payments are demanded informally. Sometimes, the threat goes beyond economic loss; into detention, abuse, and even sexual harassment. There are official rules, yes. But on the ground, it is often the discretion of an officer that determines whether you pass or fail. So many women turn to “*panya routes*”, informal paths that bypass official crossings. These routes are risky and expensive, but for some, they are the only way to survive.
#### *When Movement Becomes a Privilege*
Perhaps the most painful impact of these restrictions is not economic, it is personal. Women cannot attend their children’s school activities. They cannot accompany loved ones to hospitals. They cannot participate in community meetings or public life. Some have children studying across the border but must hire others to act as parents during school meetings. Others cannot visit sick relatives in referral hospitals just a few kilometers away because crossing the border is too complicated. In life’s most important moments, education, illness, grief; these women are absent, not by choice, but by force.
#### *Policies That Promise Freedom, Systems That Deliver Control*
On paper, Africa is moving toward integration. The East African Community guarantees free movement of people, goods, and services. The African Union on the other hand developed frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons to create a borderless continent. These frameworks promise opportunity, mobility, and shared prosperity. The Niamey Convention: Focuses on cross-border cooperation, encouraging the transformation of borders from barriers into economic catalysts while the AU Border Governance Strategy Seeks to improve security, prevent conflicts, and facilitate safe movement and trade.
In Taveta and Holili; border towns on the Kenyan and Tanzanian border however, those promises feel distant. Here, borders are not opening, they are tightening. The same town even has different names on either side of the one-stop border point. Taveta in Kenya and Holili in Tanzania. Movement is not expanding, it is shrinking. Opportunities are not increasing; they are being blocked. The issue is not the absence of policy. It is the failure of implementation and a clear lack of goodwill. While 32 countries signed the Protocol on Free Movement by July 2022 for instance, only 4 have ratified it hindering full implementation.
#### *Women Carrying the Cost of a Broken System*
What is happening in Taveta is not accidental. It is structural. It is the result of bureaucratic systems that exclude rather than include; border practices that prioritize control over dignity; policies that fail to consider the realities of border communities; and a persistent gap between high-level commitments and local implementation. Women in Taveta are carrying the cost of this failure. They are navigating economies without protection, families without mobility, and existing in systems that do not recognize them.
#### *What Would a Borderless Africa Really Look Like?*
If Africa is serious about integration, then Taveta/Holili is where that commitment must be tested. A borderless Africa is not just about trade agreements or diplomatic declarations. It is about whether a woman can cross a border without fear, trade without harassment, access healthcare without barriers, participate in her child’s life without restriction, exist in the system without having to prove her humanity over and over again. It is about dignity*.*
#### *Listening to the Women at the Border*
When women in Taveta speak, their demands are not abstract. They are asking for identity documents that recognize their realities; clear and fair-trade systems that propel prosperity; protection from harassment and abuse by immigration and security officers based at the border; the ability to move, work, trade and live freely; and a voice in the policies that affect their lives. In short, they are asking for inclusion.
#### *A Final Reflection*
The Taveta/Holili Border is not just a line between Kenya and Tanzania. It is a mirror. It reflects the gap between what Africa says it wants to be, and what it currently is. Until women at the margins can move freely, access services, and live with dignity, the dream of a borderless Africa will remain incomplete. Because integration is not measured in policies. It is measured in people’s lives. And right now, at Taveta, those lives are still waiting.
**Categories:** Blog, Borderless Africa
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### [2026 African Liberation Week](https://www.africansrising.org/2026-african-liberation-week/)
**Published:** April 1, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In 2026 African Liberation Week shifts intentionally toward a deeper, people‑driven push for African unity and integration.
**Content:**
# African Liberation Week 2026
##### “Building a People‑Powered, Fully United Africa”
****25–31 May 2026****
## About
**African Liberation Week 2026** marks a bold new chapter for Africans Rising and its members across the continent and the diaspora. After years of mobilisation and continental solidarity, this edition focuses squarely on a powerful, urgent question:
[  ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_g73cjNWUMSr4qjrlTEijebIt3qa6fAuXg2fB46zxh4nZkQ/viewform)
### What does a fully united Africa look like according to African people themselves?
ALW 2026 positions communities, grassroots organisers, and everyday Africans at the heart of re‑imagining African unity. This year, the mobilisation will centre on community-based dreaming workshops, dialogues, artistic actions, and collective engagements that explore the concrete realities of a united Africa.
The week is not just symbolic it is a coordinated effort to translate Pan‑African ideals into practical, lived realities through people‑driven action.
[Concept Note](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-African-Liberation-Week-Concept-Note-Proton-Docs.pdf)[Toolkit](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ALW-2026-TOOLKIT.pdf)
African Liberation Week
## Why 2026 is different ?
Unlike previous editions, ALW 2026 goes deeper into the vision of African unity, moving beyond advocacy to community-led imagining and co-creation.
This year’s mobilisation focuses on:
- ****Grassroots dreaming spaces**** that allow communities to articulate their vision of unity
- ****Local leadership**** strengthened through facilitation, training, and coordinated support
- ****Synthesis of community visions**** into a continental picture of what unity means
- ****Long-term transformation****, turning conversations into organised, actionable pressure for integration
ALW 2026 is designed to answer ****five core questions**** at the community level:
1. How would a fully united Africa transform people’s daily lives?
2. What freedoms, protections, and opportunities would unity provide?
3. What fears or barriers must communities address?
4. What systems—economic, political, social—must be reimagined?
5. How can communities lead and sustain the call for unity?
## Theme and Sub-Themes
The African Liberation Week mobilisation continues to be anchored in the broad vision of Pan-African unity, justice, peace, and dignity, while allowing members the flexibility to align their activities with community identified priorities that connect to continental struggles.
## Key Objectives
Deepen grassroots understanding and ownership of continental political, economic, and social integration.
Mobilise Africans to take collective action on local and continental justice issues
Promote Pan-African solidarity through locally rooted, continentally connected actions
Amplify community voices and solutions through coordinated African and diaspora engagement
Stay connected with Africans Rising for updates, resources, and support.
## Be part of ALW 2026
African Liberation Week belongs to all Africans. Whether you are a youth group, community association, activist collective, faith community, artist network, or diaspora organisation—you are called to help build the united Africa we all deserve.
[ Register Here ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_g73cjNWUMSr4qjrlTEijebIt3qa6fAuXg2fB46zxh4nZkQ/viewform)
**Categories:** May 25, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africans, ALW2026, May25
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### [Breaking the Silence: Endometriosis and the Invisible Struggle of African Women](https://www.africansrising.org/breaking-the-silence-endometriosis-and-the-invisible-struggle-of-african-women/)
**Published:** March 26, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In Africa, women struggle to cope with endometriosis through a combination of medical management, behavioral adjustments, and community-driven support.
**Content:**
[  ](https://www.youtube.com/live/9EoeV3tyzWM?si=6kaGkdqsBgyxRn25)
In Africa, women struggle to cope with endometriosis through a combination of medical management, behavioral adjustments, and community-driven support. Given the systemic barriers like high costs and limited specialists, many rely on grassroots networks and self-care strategies.
Endometriosis is a chronic disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus, causing chronic pain, inflammation, scar tissue and in many cases, infertility. Yet despite affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women globally, it remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed particularly across the African continent.
This Women’s Month, Africans Rising is shining a light on the often-overlooked reality of women living with chronic pain and invisible disabilities across Africa. In a recent [webinar](https://www.youtube.com/live/9EoeV3tyzWM?si=6kaGkdqsBgyxRn25) hosted by the Africans Rising Feminist Taskforce titled **“Women, Chronic Pain and Invisible Disability in Africa,”** held in recognition of Endometriosis Awareness Month and as part of the Africans Rising Women’s Month Campaign, experts and activists came together to highlight the unique and often steep challenges African women face while living with these “invisible disabilities.”
Speakers explored the medical, cultural, and socio-economic dimensions of endometriosis, drawing attention to several key challenges:
- ****Diagnostic Delays:**** On average, women suffer for years, sometimes over a decade without a name for their pain. Kenyan activist, Elsie Wandera shared her own ****13-year struggle**** before receiving a diagnosis.
- ****Medical Scarcity:**** Access to knowledgeable healthcare providers remains a major barrier. Specialist, Dr. Christo Benecke noted that finding a doctor who truly understands endometriosis and can provide accurate diagnosis rather than just jumping to surgery is a major barrier.
- ****Cultural & Socio-Economic Barriers:**** Medical anthropologist, Sohayla el Fakahany highlighted how factors such as age, class, and geography shape access to care. She pointed out that in Egypt quality treatment is prohibitively expensive, making it inaccessible to the majority of women.
- ****The Weight of Infertility:**** Beyond physical pain, endometriosis can lead to infertility which is often accompanied by stigma, social pressure, and isolation in communities where womanhood is closely tied to motherhood.
Despite these challenges, the webinar also underscored the power of collective action. Grassroots support systems, advocacy efforts, and safe spaces for sharing experiences are proving to be lifelines for many.
**“We help connect patients with specialists via WhatsApp and community outreach, creating spaces where women can share their experiences and find support.”**
Elsie Wandera,
Founder of the Endometriosis Foundation in Kenya
True gender justice means ensuring that no woman is forced to suffer in the shadows. By spreading awareness, we can turn invisible pain into visible action and create a more inclusive society, where women can access the care and support they need to thrive.
[ Watch the webinar here ](https://www.youtube.com/live/9EoeV3tyzWM)
**Categories:** Blog, Movement Building and Support
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africa, Endometriosis, women
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### [2025 African Liberation Week Mass Mobilisation](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)
**Published:** March 18, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Building on eight years of massive and consistent mobilisations, the 2025 African Liberation Week will be a milestone in fostering Pan-African solidarity.
**Content:**
## African Liberation Week
2025
Building on eight years of massive and consistent mobilisations, the 2025 African Liberation Week will be a milestone in fostering Pan-African solidarity.
#### African Liberation Week was observed from 19th May 2025 to 25th May 2025.
[ 2025 ALW Report ](https://www.africansrising.org/africa-liberation-week-2025-comes-to-a-close/)
[ Concept note ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-African-Liberation-Week-Mass-Mobilisation.pdf)
[ ALW Toolkit ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/African-Liberation-Week-Toolkit-2025-V3.pdf)
#### This year, we aim to continue amplifying the movement for a Borderless Africa, rallying Africans to advocate for free movement across the continent. Through partnerships, community actions, and targeted campaigns, we will showcase the power of collective action in shaping Africa’s future.
This collaboration will ensure partners and members of Africans Rising will work together to plan various activities that will engage the grassroots and provide support for volunteers who will be organising various activities during the week.
In 2025, we aim to expand our legacy by driving systemic change through strategic alliances, grassroots mobilizations, and cross-border advocacy.
In 2025, we aim to expand our legacy by driving systemic change through strategic alliances, grassroots mobilizations, and cross-border advocacy.
The expected outcomes from the year’s mobilisation include:
- Strong partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders.
- Increased awareness and interest through early registrations and volunteer sign-ups.
- Organise multiple orientation meetings
- Support ALW events in diverse ways
- Publish a map to showcase events and their locations
- Increase the visibility of ALW through media collaborations
- Publish pictures & videos from events organised during ALW
- Submit reports of the 2025 African Liberation Week.
### Theme
The 2025 African Liberation Week's mobilisation is focused on the broad theme of “A Borderless Africa for All Africans” Africans Rising’s members will also organise activities on the following important sub-themes. Through partnerships with other organisations and for the purpose of diversification, Africans Rising’s members will also organise activities on these 2 important sub-themes.
#### Theme and sub-themes
1\. Pan-African Solidarity with African Countries Affected by Conflicts
2\. Climate and Environmental Justice
3\. Gender Justice
4\. Economic Justice
### Key Objectives
- Mobilize Africans across 54 African countries to advocate for the ratification of the AU protocol on free movement.
- Raise awareness of African conflicts through events, campaigns, and media features across the continent.
- Organize 500+ activities addressing Borderless Africa, climate, gender, and economic justice, reaching a combined audience of 5 million people via social media and on-ground events.
### Mobilisation Activities
- Activities Calendar and Map
- Stakeholder Engagement with Members & Partners
- Pre-ALW conversation with members. These will offer the opportunity for questions, clarifications and guidance on the mobilisation.
- Organisation of a Pan-African-wide Borderless Africa Marches
- The organisation of events that cover the sub-themes throughout the week
**Categories:** May 25, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, AfricanLiberationDay, AfricanLiberationWeek, alw, May25
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### [Borderless Africa Student Clubs](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-student-clubs/)
**Published:** March 16, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Are you an African student? Join 1000s of others in our Borderless Africans Campus Initiative. A believer in Borderless Africa is called a Borderless African
**Content:**
**Categories:** Borderless Africa
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, BorderlessAfrica, youth
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### [He rode a bicycle from Lagos to Accra to promote #BorderlessAfrica campaign ](https://www.africansrising.org/he-rode-a-bicycle-from-lagos-to-accra-to-promote-borderlessafrica-campaign/)
**Published:** March 26, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Gideon Adeyeni, a Pan-Africanist, an activist and a former Coordinating Collective member of Africans Rising movement rode a bicycle from Lagos,
**Content:**
[Gideon Adeyeni](mailto:adeyenioluwaseyi@gmail.com), a Pan-Africanist, an activist and a former Coordinating Collective member of Africans Rising movement rode a bicycle from Lagos, Nigeria through Benin Republic and Togo to Acrra, Ghana from 23rd – 28th December, 2023. He shared his epic ride journey in a webinar discussion convened by Africans Rising.
Hardi Yakubu, Africans Rising Movement Coordinator began the conversation by telling the worrying story of how during a convening of the movement in 2022 in Arusha, Tanzania, a member from Senegal faced enormous challenges obtaining a visa. He pointed out that Gideon could not make it to the convening owing to the ridiculous travel restrictions that Africans face on the continent.
Gideon started by expressing his hope and in what he termed as his “little action” on this journey, he was certain it would inspire many more such dramatic and even disruptive actions. Describing his motivation for the trip, he stressed the need for actions to galvanize and mobilize the people in support of the Borderless Africa campaign. The history of the struggle for justice, according to him, shows that it has always involved such actions to eventually bring change.
He also expressed the need to have such actions taken where the oppressed take to the streets and not merely in their comfortable offices and meeting halls. “We need actions on the streets where the oppressed are in masses’ ‘, he emphasized. His need to galvanize the people and the hope to inspire many more to such actions, in order to exert pressure on those who occupy the seats in government today, to collapse the arbitrary partitions that the colonists left on the continent was thus the major motivation for him.
Gideon mentioned that while it was planned for him to ride for 3 hours a day, he rode for several hours more than the initial plan – riding for about 9 hours per day. This, according to him, was a reminder of the incredible capacity of the human mind and body.
### Why African unity?
Responding to the question on why he advocates for African unity, he asserted that
“unity serves the cause of liberation, while division serves the cause of domination; for a people to be dominated, there is the need for their division”.
This, according to him, explains why Africa was partitioned in Berlin in 1884. “If division is necessary for domination, then unity is necessary for liberation” he stated.
African unity, according to him, would mean free movement, solidarity, Africans living anywhere on the continent without being discriminated against; it would further mean that there would be no xenophobic attacks against any African on the African continent and that we have the infrastructure to interact freely on the continent.
When Hardi asked why he thinks the conversation that has been ongoing for years around the need for African unity has not led to the kind of greater unity and prosperity that many seek, Gideon lamented the fact that the crop of the so-called African leaders today are not those who share this Pan-African vision of building solidarity among the peoples of Africa. The fact that we do not have individuals who share this Pan-African vision occupying the seats of government in Africa is making some folks conclude erroneously on the death of Pan Africanism.
A core part of the struggle to build unity among African people, according to him, is to ensure that those who occupy the seats of government within these colonial partitions are those who particularly share this vision. For this, we have to give attention to redirect political power in the hands of Pan-Africanists. We have to question those who seek elective positions at the country level about their views on free trade and free movement on the African continent. This, he said, would make it less easy for people who do not share this vision to ascend into the seats of government.
Narrating the “tedious albeit fulfilling” nature of his ride, Gideon mentioned that he ensured his clothes were very minimal “garri” and some edibles which included dates were all the food he had with him. His journey started on the 23rd from Lagos, arriving and spending the night in Badagry after many hours of riding. He described how he met a group of four young men at an abandoned filling station on his way and explained his action to them as part of the #BorderlessAfrica campaign. They were extremely excited to support him and took photographs holding his campaign banner, which had the inscription “Break the Colonial Partitions”. The following day, from Badagry, he proceeded to Ouidah, a traditional town in Benin Republic.
### Unwarranted immigration payments
He then took a moment to lament how he had to pay certain amounts of money at two immigration posts – the one of the country he was departing from and that of the country he was entering – at each of the three borders he crossed. He noted that he had to pay to enter Nigeria upon his return after the trip, despite him holding a Nigerian passport.
Continuing with his narration, he said that he spent a night at Ouidah, before proceeding to Aneho, which is a town in Togo, and then to Sogotokpe, Tema and later Accra, spending a night in each town. He mentioned how he missed his way between Benin Republic and Togo. He ascribed this to himself being too confident of his knowledge of geography. He thus pointed out the human tendency to grow too confident in their various endeavors and how this could make humans more prone to errors.
With hand descriptions and the presence of a few English speakers, he was able to communicate and get support even in places where he could not understand the native language. Gideon pointed out that the people were very receptive of the campaign message – for the free movement of Africans on the African continent. This shows that the Africans on the continent instinctively know that the colonial partitions that exist do not serve our liberation; but serve to dominate and divide us.
His peak engagement in Accra was a live interview on the 29th of December on Onua TV, the morning after his arrival. He also visited the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, where he sat at the feet of the statue of Nkrumah and took some photographs. “I remembered those words of Nkrumah when he said, we are at a point where we must unite or perish,” he said.
### Young people and their role in struggle for Africa liberation
On the role of young people in the struggle for African liberation, Gideon stated emphatically that young people must take a central role in the struggle to advance African liberation and generally in the struggle for justice. He based his assertion on the argument that young people have played a central role in the struggle historically, even as much as the movement may be intergenerational. He identified three attributes that thrust a central role in the struggle of young people: their unmatched level of passion and energy, an unmatched level of optimism, and their unmatched level of creativity. He added that young people are quickly updating Gene Sharp’s 198 methods of nonviolent actions today.
On where he finds the hope to keep forging ahead, Gideon asserted that when people struggle consistently for progress, they always win it. “While it may take time, committed, passionate people with the right amount of understanding, the willingness to sacrifice and with the embodiment of the ethical values of compassion, empathy and so on, definitely can win progress” he posited.
He also added that this struggle to build unity and solidarity among African people does not in any way conflict with all other struggles for social and environmental justice. In fact, according to him, this struggle is part of the bigger struggle for the liberation of all of humanity. In conclusion, “the unity of Africa is the bulwark of world peace”, Hardi added.
**Categories:** Activities Report, Borderless Africa, Reports and Publications
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### [2022 AAMA](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/)
**Published:** September 1, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The first edition was held in 2022 in Arusha, Tanzania as a hybrid people power convening to assess the progress towards the implementation of the Kilimanjaro Declaration.
**Content:**
# 2022 All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA)
[ Read the Concept note ](https://www.africansrising.org/aama/concept-note/)
## Summary
#### The All-African Movement Assembly
AAMA was organized by Africans Rising as a gathering of African movements and activists to assess the progress towards the implementation of the Kilimanjaro Declaration. It was held from the 29th – 31st August 2022 in Arusha Tanzania at MS TCDC. The Centre for Basic Research based in Kampala, Uganda was lead consultant in the technical curation of the Assembly.
### Number and distribution of participants
The first edition was held in 2022 in Arusha, Tanzania as a hybrid people power convening to assess the progress towards the implementation of the Kilimanjaro Declaration. It brought together more than 600 movement representatives (362 of whom were physical participants), activists, Pan-Africanists, human rights defenders, feminists mainly the young people with a good intergenerational mix.
Delegates
0
Physical
0
Online participants
0
### The Assembly
AAMA started on schedule on the 29th of August 2022 running for three days till the 31st of August 2022. The 3-day program was steered by two dedicated members of Africans Rising namely Andrew Karamagi of TCDC and Rhoda Boateng of ITUC (also former member of the CC) as co-moderators.
Day 1 - August 29
The first day featured art performances, plenary discussions and eight (8) break-out sessions. Each break-out session had a facilitator and note taker. The note takers were coordinated by the Resource Mobilisation Lead of Africans Rising, Dorothy Adebanjo. To distribute people to the different sessions, a survey was sent to all participants to indicate which sessions they would like to partake of. The results informed the team in our logistics arrangements;
Day 2 - August 30
The second day also featured different art performances particularly in regard to some deep questions on issues affecting Africa. There were also chants and dances. Action Clinics were also held to come up with specific action campaigns that members could contribute to after the AAMA.
Day 3 - August 31
On the third and last day, CC members had plenary discussion with the constituents who voted them into office. The constituents got the opportunity to ask them questions and give feedback. It was also the day that the final review and adoption of the Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 was completed. Break out sessions on this day focused on collating views of Africans Rising members on different aspects of the movement’s strategy for the next 5 years.
## Main outcomes
## Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0
##### Members adopted a revised version of the Kilimanjaro Declaration on the last day after many deliberations.
During the regional convenings, members were asked to share opinions on what should be changed, removed or added to the Kilimanjaro Declaration. Or if it should remain the same. The perspectives from members were collated and shared with the Kilimanjaro Declaration review team who worked to revise the Kilimanjaro Declaration in line with aspirations of the members after 5 years of Africans Rising existence. The revised document was then presented to the whole Assembly on 31 August, 2022 for input and adoption. It was unanimously adopted as revised, thus making the Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 the new vision document of the movement.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)Documents
### [ The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
We, the citizens and descendants of Africa, as part of the Africans Rising Movement, are outraged by the centuries of oppression; we condemn the plunder of our natural and mineral resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
Africans Rising
## Some feedback
After the AAMA, the team held evaluation meetings to assess what worked and what did not work. We also met with our partners from TCDC to get their perspectives on the logistical arrangements and learnt some critical lessons for the future. In addition, a short assessment form was sent out to participants to rate the quality of the sessions they participated in. Some of the comments made are reproduced below;
“First of all I would like to thank you for this initiative made by you to think about Africa and Africans in general my point of view on this i would like also that in our programme we implement a session of future Africa continent leadership that we help us to reach on our vision of Africa borderless once we are in Government as decision takers we will change a lot..”
“The whole event was a success, I am very glad I participated. Thank you very much for the opportunity. I think for the next event it would be great to have a session about history and activism to remember together why we are in this situation and what have already be done to take example from the past and not make again the same mistakes.”
“It was a nice session and I hope five years from now activists will have a safe space to fight for other people without being killed,jailed or intimidated.”
“The meeting of the African rising movement was a good topic for young people and Africans to realize themselves and I assure you that they awaken the spirit of being proud to be Africans and I assure you that we manage and guide ourselves without interference from other continents”
**Categories:** AAMA, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
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### [2024 All-African Movement Assembly](https://www.africansrising.org/2024-aama/)
**Published:** July 1, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The 2024 AAMA, held from August 29-31 in Accra, Ghana, will expand on the successes of the inaugural 2022 event and address emerging challenges
**Content:**
# 2024 All-African Movement Assembly
the largest gathering of African movements, activists, and human rights defenders, concluded its three-day event in Accra, Ghana, with a resounding call for Pan-African solidarity, free movement across the
continent, and more robust human rights advocacy.
### Number and distribution of participants
Delegates
0
Physical
0
Online participants
0
## The Assembly
Held from August 29th to 31st, the Assembly brought together over 300 physical participants, and more than 100 virtual attendees, all united in their commitment to advancing Africa’s development. A key theme that emerged from the Assembly was the push for a borderless Africa, where all citizens can travel freely between countries without needing visas. According to the delegates, this would not only enhance the movement of people and goods but also strengthen intra-African trade, foster economic prosperity, and build fraternity among Africans.
Revisiting The African History : Visiting the historic Cape Coast and Elmina Castles
The All-Africans Movement Assembly, AAMA began this day August 29th 2024 in Ghana with participants visiting the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles. The aim was to provide participants with an opportunity to revisit African history, including the exploitation of natural resources, human trafficking, and the history of slavery.
Divided in two groups, one group of participants visited the Cape Coast Castle and another group visited the Elmina Castle.
Intergenerational Lunch Dialogue : The Role of Religion in Slavery/Human Trafficking
With such injustice of slavery and human trafficking, how do you explain religion? This question was asked during an “Intergenerational Lunch Dialogue” organised at the end of the visit to the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles. The dialogue was led by Coumba Touré, a writer, a feminist and former AR co-coordinator and Koumi Naido, a climate justice and human rights activist globally.
“Africans Rising need to work in collaboration with religious leaders because the Europeans will always use Africana against Africans”
Kumi NaidooAR Ambassador | climate justice and human rights activist globally.
"AR should look at how other Pan-African movements have failed and learn from their experience so as to do better. We need to bridge the generational gap and interconnect."
Coumba ToureTrust Africa Board Chair | Former AR Co-coordinator
Two Iconic African Leaders, Julius Nyere of Tanzania and Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana resonated via their daughters in stirring speeches reigniting the call for Africa to unite
The 2024 All African Movement Assembly (AAMA) in Accra, Ghana, saw a resurgence of Pan-Africanism with the speeches of influential figures like Emma Nyerere and Samia Nkrumah, President of the Kwame Nkrumah Pan-African Center. Emma Nyerere, a Pan-Africanist and descendant of Julius Nyerere, emphasised the need for a united front to tackle challenges such as poverty, inequality, and neocolonialism.
Samia Nkrumah, a staunch Pan-Africanist, called for renewed efforts to foster political and economic integration across Africa, stressing unity as the key to realising Africa's full potential. "Ghana holds a special place in the history of Pan-Africanism," Samia Nkrumah said. The presence of Nyerere and Nkrumah’s daughters generated renewed commitment to the cause of African unity, setting the stage for a new era in the Pan-African movement.
The assembly also discussed issues such as economic independence, cultural identity, and the role of the African diaspora in the continent's development and movement building. There were equally two training sessions on “Advocacy and Campaigning” and “Future-dreaming Rituals”.
 Samia Nkrumah, President of the Kwame Nkrumah Pan-African Center
 Emma Nyerere and Samia Nkrumah
Pan-African Solidarity Vigil: Fallen but Not Forgotten
In line with the Africans Rising solidarity program, a Pan-African Solidarity Vigil to remember fallen activists was organised to pay homage to activists and Africans who have died in liberation struggles. Milouda Bouchi who was an Africans Rising Coordinating Collective Board member was one of those remembered. This was done around a huge fire with participants holding lit candles as they sang solemn liberation songs. During the vigil, participants were equally edified on the crisis going on in some African countries like Cameroon, DR Congo, Kenya and Sudan.
### Movement coordinator, Hardi Yakubu called the gathering a "pivotal moment in our history," stressing the importance of African unity.
"This is a crucial platform where Africa's movements come together to shape a just and borderless future,"
Hardi YakubuMovement coordinator
Africans Rising Recognise Activists and Talents: celebration of the Africans Rising Activism awards and other honorary awards in Accra, Ghana
A grand pan-African gala took place on Saturday, August 31, 2024 as a major highlight of the Assembly’s agenda, to reward prestigious winners of the Africans Rising Activism Awards. The event, held at the Hill View Guest Center in Accra, Ghana, was to celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of their communities and the global African continent.
 2024 Africans Rising Activism Award Winners
The highly contested title of “ 2024 Activist of the Year” was awarded to **Seth Tsongo,** a remarkable figure from the DRC
Three organisations stood out for their unwavering commitment to change in the “2024 Movement of the Year” category.
The final award of the night, dedicated to artistic activism, saw Zambia’s **Mwiza Zulu** emerge as the top honoree.
Honorary Awards
The movement coordinator, Hardi Yakubu handed “Honorary Awards” to some outstanding personalities for their support to the movement.
The first category was handed to Lawyer Salieu Taal and Richard Ssewakiryanga for their unparalleled commitment to social justice and Pan-Africanism.
Ambassador Sallah Hamad Siddiq, Head of Governance Architecture at the African Union was recognised for his support to the Movement and young people’s initiatives over the years.
 Salieu Taal
Honorary Awards
The second category went to comrade Madi Jobarteh and comrade Naledi Pandor, Former Foreign Affairs Minister of South Africa for their commitment to social justice and human rights.
Lastly, the Defenders Coalition for demonstrating resilience, positive defiance and relentlessly demanding justice, accountability and for upholding human rights from police and judicial service.
The evening concluded with a shared sense of engagement and unity, as attendees celebrated the achievements of the night’s honorees and the ongoing struggle for a better Africa.
 Madi Jobarteh
**Categories:** AAMA
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### [Mark Carney and the new power calculation, where does Africa stand?](https://www.africansrising.org/mark-carney-and-the-new-power-calculation-where-does-africa-stand/)
**Published:** March 4, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos was widely interpreted as a moment of rare courage
**Content:**
## Mark Carney and the new power calculation, where does Africa stand?
###### By Hardi Yakubu and Mawuli Kuwornu
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s [speech at this year’s World Economic Forum](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mark-carney-speech-davos-rules-based-order-9.7053350) in Davos was widely interpreted as a moment of rare courage – a Western leader finally speaking honestly about the breakdown of the global order. Carney decried what he called a rupture. “**Let me be direct: We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition. Over the past two decades, a series of crises in finance, health, energy and geopolitics have laid bare the risks of extreme global integration. But more recently, great powers have begun using economic integration as weapons. Tariffs as leverage. Financial infrastructure as coercion. Supply chains as vulnerabilities to be exploited**“, he said.
Carney’s speech received much applause and was one of the main highlights of the 2026 forum. What is less highlighted however is the “order” that is breaking down. From a Pan-African perspective, the applause tells a different story. It reveals not a breakthrough in global thinking, but the persistence of a deeply unequal system of voice, legitimacy, and power.
[Carney’s speech](https://www.americainterrupted.net/p/mark-carney-at-davos-speech-of-the) was not brave. It was late. And the praise it received says far more about who is allowed to name global injustice than about the novelty or boldness of the ideas themselves.
### Nothing new
At the core of [Carney’s argument](https://www.americainterrupted.net/p/mark-carney-at-davos-speech-of-the) is the claim that the international system is unbalanced, coercive, and selectively rules based. **“We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false. That the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. That trade rules were enforced asymmetrically. And we knew that international law applied with varying rigour depending on the identity of the accused or the victim”**, Carney opined.
Ironically, this has been the lived reality – and the intellectual position – of the Global Majority for decades. African, Asian, and Latin American leaders and intellectuals have long argued that global trade rules are rigged, that international finance disciplines the poor while protecting the powerful, and that “rules-based order” often means rules applied unevenly. These critiques were articulated by Pan-African thinkers such as Kwame Nkrumah, Dependency theorists, activists and anti-imperialist academics demonstrated how wealth systematically flows from poorer “peripheral” states to richer “core” states, locking the former into structural underdevelopment rather than enabling convergence. Nkrumah’s 1965 book **Neo-Colonialism: the Last Stage of Imperialism** exposed how political independence often masked continued external control over African economies and states. It revealed how the former colonialists were using so-called international trade rules, the media and entertainment, cultural, academic and intellectual domination to continue to exploit and control the resources of the formerly colonized.
These ideas were not marginal; they were formalized politically through the [Non-Aligned Movement,](https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/3F9A71473EDB5E5562CC1AA8BCAA46B1/S014555322510093Xa.pdf/explaining-geopolitical-inventiveness-late-colonialism-decolonization-and-the-cold-war-1945-1970.pdf?) which brought together newly independent states seeking to resist domination by global power blocs and to assert autonomy within an unequal international system and repeatedly in the halls of the United Nations.
Yet when these arguments come from the South, they are either dismissed or ignored. Worse, when any country dares to break free from the stranglehold of a patently unbalance global system, it is punished with sanctions, violence or political instability.
The applause for Carney therefore confirms a familiar imbalance: the same analysis becomes respectable only when voiced by a Western leader, in a Western forum, to a Western audience. It is hardly progress. On the contrary, it shows the system is structured to amplify the voices of Carney and those who look like him.
### Complicity
Carney openly [acknowledged](https://www.rev.com/transcripts/carney-at-davos) that his country has participated in upholding the very system he now criticizes. He said,
**“For decades, countries like Canada prospered under what we called the rules-based international order. We joined its institutions, we praised its principles, we benefited from its predictability. And because of that we could pursue values-based foreign policies under its protection.**
**We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false. That the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. That trade rules were enforced asymmetrically. And we knew that international law applied with varying rigour depending on the identity of the accused or the victim.”**
This admission has been praised as candour. But it is really an indictment. For decades, so-called “middle powers” helped sustain – and knowingly benefited from – an international architecture that systematically disadvantaged post-colonial states – through skewed voting rights in global financial institutions, unequal trade regimes, debt systems that extract more than they invest, and climate frameworks that externalize costs onto the poorest.
If these states understood the system to be unjust – as Carney now admits – then what does he call their participation in it? They benefited from the system when it worked in their favour and question it only now that it shows signs of turning against them.
For us in Africa and the “Global Majority” generally, this is yet another reminder that the international system has never been governed by principles but by interest. And Global Minority societies have no moral high ground. What else are we to make of this than that their positions on matters of human rights, rule of law, rules-based order has always been a ruse? For evidence, look to Iraq, Libya, Palestine, Venezuela, Iran etc.
### The Myth of the ‘Middle Powers’
[Carney](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/davos-2026-special-address-by-mark-carney-prime-minister-of-canada/) places great faith in “middle powers” such as Canada as the architects of a new global equilibrium. From our perspective, this category looks increasingly hollow. These states are not autonomous centers of power. Their economic, military, and diplomatic orientations remain tightly aligned with the United States. When Washington weaponizes trade, finance, or sanctions, most “middle powers” comply. When international law is violated by powerful allies, they equivocate. Power is not defined by eloquence but by independence of action. By that standard, most middle powers are merely managers of the existing order taking instructions from the power centers they are being called to challenge. Presenting these so-called middle powers as the nucleus of global renewal is at best a mis-diagnosis.
### Reforming the World without the majority
Perhaps the most revealing limitation of [Carney’s speech](https://www.rev.com/transcripts/carney-at-davos) is who it excludes. His call for partnership is directed almost entirely at other Global North countries, with China appearing primarily as one they must deal with as they have no choice. Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and much of Southeast Asia, the regions that contain the majority of the world’s population and bear the greatest costs of global instability are largely absent as agents.
Rather than a minor oversight, this reveals the boundaries of Carney’s imagination. Recalibrating the global system without centering the majority world is not genuine reform. His idea is to create a new center of power that can guarantee his country and those he deems partners access and control over resources belonging to people in the majority world, those that he explicitly excludes from his calculus of new power.
### African Unity as a strategic imperative
If this moment teaches Africa anything, it is a hard but necessary lesson which is hardly new: ****power only respects power****. Carney’s “new system” via middle-power coalitions echoes what a united Africa can achieve against coercion. Appeals to fairness, eloquent diagnoses, and polite participation in international forums have never produced equilibrium in the international system. What has shaped outcomes is counter-veiling power. When we talk about [Borderless Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/borderless-africa/), this is what we mean. That African unity is our path to power that can create the needed balance to not only prevent ourselves from being yet again the victims of imperial recalibration, but as a necessity for world peace. In a world consolidating into blocs, our fragmentation will remain our vulnerability. A united Africa is a strong Africa.
The [African Continental Free Trade Area](https://au.int/en/african-continental-free-trade-area) (AfCFTA) is one of the way to operationalize this, creating a single market for 1.4 billion people to boost intra-African trade (currently at a measly 16%), enhance competitiveness, develop value chains, and build collective leverage in global talks. However, in the context of what we are witnessing, free trade area alone is insufficient without unified political directions anchored on Ubuntu and self-reliance. A united Africa gains greater negotiating power in whatever new structures will emerge from the turmoil.
A united Africa working closely with Latin America, Asia, and other Southern formations can constitute a genuine counter-balance in the international system. This means coordinating positions in multilateral institutions, aligning responses to debt and sanctions, expanding South–South trade and finance, and investing collectively in industrial and technological capacity.
We must not allow a recalibration of the world to result in merely replacing one hegemon with another. Deeper South-South ties is about restoring equilibrium. History shows that balance emerges not from goodwill, but when no bloc can impose its will without consequence.
### Where do we go from here?
Africa must move quickly to unite starting with operationalizing free movement of persons, goods and services; issue the African passport, and create a single powerful united African state. This powerful state will not only be our insurance against recolonization, but also our path to prosperity. If we fail to seize this moment and do what is necessary and urgent, then we will have ourselves to blame for what comes next.
###### Hardi Yakubu is the Movement Coordinator of Africans Rising. Mawuli Kuwornu is Research Assistant at Africans Rising.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Africans Rising Welcomes The Removal of Kotoka's Name From Ghana's Main International Airport](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-welcomes-the-removal-of-kotokas-name-from-ghanas-main-international-airport/)
**Published:** February 24, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We are pleased to learn that the government of Ghana has taken the decision to remove the name (Emmanuel Kotoka) of the lead architect of this action from the
**Content:**
****24 February 2026****
24th February 2026 marks 60 years since the illegal overthrow of Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah. We are pleased to learn that the government of Ghana has taken the decision to remove the name (Emmanuel Kotoka) of the lead architect of this action from the country’s main International Airport.
Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah was on a peace mission to Hanoi, North Vietnam, and China when the counter-revolutionary rebellion occurred, orchestrated by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States. That singular act abrupted the vision of an African nation focused on rapid industrialization for the benefit of the people, and set the agenda for African unity back at least 50 years.
Nkrumah’s government not only offered refuge, training, logistical and other support to fellow Africans who were waging their struggle for independence, it also undertook massive developmental projects to turn the African situation around. The Accra International Airport was one of those projects. In 1967, a group of soldiers organized themselves to remove from power those who illegally overthrew Kwame Nkrumah. In the ensuing gun battle, Kotoka was shot dead at the vicinity of the airport, the name of the airport was changed from Accra International Airport to Kotoka International Airport.
For decades, this has stood as a stark contradiction, shame and dishonor to Ghana and Africa. Travelers from all over the world have journeyed to see Kwame Nkrumah’s gravesite only to be met at the main entrance with a name that represents retrogression. Renaming the airport is an important corrective step toward historical coherence and national dignity while reaffirming Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy of Pan-Africanism.
We therefore welcome the decision to rename the “Kotoka” International Airport back to its original name, ****Accra International Airport****.
However, that is not the only corrective measure that is needed. And the effort to honour Nkrumah’s legacy will not be complete without the implementation of a full visa-free travel for Africans.
Today, African nationals are charged ****$200 for visa-on-arrival.**** This also contradicts the very ideals that Dr. Nkrumah championed, undermines African unity, discourages intra-African travel, and reinforces the artificial barriers imposed during colonial rule.
Renaming the airport without addressing restrictive mobility policies risks becoming a symbolic gesture without transformative substance.
Africans Rising therefore calls on the Government of Ghana to:
1. eliminate visa-on-arrival fees for African nationals.
2. ratify and implement the AU free movement of persons protocol
Ghana has the opportunity to once again lead the continent.
Let this moment mark not only a correction of history, but a renewal of vision.
##### Issued by Africans Rising for Unity, Justice and Dignity
**Categories:** Media Release, Press release
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### [“An Accomplice to Injustice”: Pan-African Voices Blasts AU Commission for “Betraying” Democratic Ideals](https://www.africansrising.org/an-accomplice-to-injustice-pan-african-voices-blasts-au-commission-for-betraying-democratic-ideals/)
**Published:** February 24, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** "To commend such a process is to legitimise repression and reward authoritarianism," the letter reads. "It sends a clear and dangerous message across the continent:
**Content:**
The African Union Commission (AUC) is facing a blistering wave of criticism from across the continent because of its recent dismissive posture on issues of human rights violations and democratic erosions, with its notable recent endorsement of undemocratic elections in Uganda. A movement of concerned of Pan-African voices, movements, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations under the banner of Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity, have issued a scathing open letter to the Chairperson of the AUC, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, accusing the institution of legitimizing authoritarianism and abandoning the African people.
The outcry was triggered by an AU statement dated January 17, 2026, which commended the conduct of Uganda’s elections and congratulated President Yoweri Museveni on his re-election. The movement, representing various people’s formations and the Diaspora, described the AU’s stance not as a mere diplomatic error, but as a “profound and dangerous distortion of reality on the ground.”
In the letter over 500 signatories from over 52 countries across the continent and diaspora argue that the Commission’s posture represents a direct assault on the democratic rights of citizens. They contend that the conditions in Uganda, characterized by a state-sponsored internet shutdown, the systematic harassment of opposition leaders, and the violent suppression of dissent, rendered any claim of a “free and fair” election impossible.
“To commend such a process is to legitimise repression and reward authoritarianism,” the letter reads. “It sends a clear and dangerous message across the continent: that dismantling democratic safeguards will be met with continental approval, not condemnation.”
The movement asserts that the situation in Uganda is part of a recurring and “dangerous pattern” within the AU leadership. The letter cites previous electoral cycles in ****Tanzania, Sudan, and Zimbabwe****, where the Union allegedly prioritized the stability of political elites over the rights and justice of the populace.
The activists pointed to a specific contradiction regarding the 2025 Tanzanian elections. They noted that the Chairperson issued a congratulatory message labeling the process “peaceful” before the AU’s own observer missions on the field had even finished their work. When the official mission report was eventually released, it concluded the elections failed to meet the standards of the African Charter on Democracy, directly contradicting the Chairperson’s earlier praise.
The letter raises fundamental questions about the AU’s relevance, asking: “What credibility does the African Union retain when it praises elections held under an internet shutdown and people are ruled through fear and force? What purpose does it serve when it speaks of democracy while people are ruled through fear and force?”
By choosing “congratulatory repression over accountability,” the organizations claim the Commission has violated its own foundational principles, including the AU Constitutive Act and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance.
The movement warns that the African Union is increasingly seen not as a guardian of democratic ideals, but as an “accomplice” to the very regimes that stifle them. This deepening rift between the Union’s leadership and the aspirations of the African people, they argue, has created a “glaring disconnect” that threatens the long-term legitimacy of the continental body.
In the letter, the movement demands that the African Union Commission:
1. Recognise that rushing to congratulate leaders following questionable elections legitimizes repression and erodes AU credibility, as evidenced by public responses to the AU’s statement on social media.
2. Acknowledge the shifting political consciousness and growing democratic expectation of Africa’s youth majority
3. Take concrete steps to regain public trust and confidence of the African Union
4. Realign its conduct and public position with the Union’s founding principles of democracy, human rights and people-centered governance.
The open letter has so far attracted support from hundreds of organisations and individuals across 51 countries in Africa and the diaspora
As at press time, the African Union Commission has not issued a formal response to the letter.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Winners of 2023 Activism Awards Announced](https://www.africansrising.org/winners-of-2023-activism-awards-announced/)
**Published:** December 20, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The 2023 Africans Rising Activism Awards winners were announced in a virtual awards ceremony organized by the Africans Rising movement on Friday 15 December.
**Content:**
The 2023 Africans Rising Activism Awards winners were announced in a virtual awards ceremony organized by the Africans Rising movement on Friday 15 December. This year marked the fifth anniversary of the awards initiative. Africans Rising has made it a point to acknowledge and recognise the work of activists and movements across the continent and diaspora through the Activism Awards. The awards were presented across three categories: **Activist of the Year**, **Movement of the Year** and **Artistic Activist of the Year**. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees in all the categories for taking part in this fifth edition of the awards initiative.
During this awards ceremony, we also had an Activism in Diaspora category that recognized **Dr. Maria Ayuk** by presenting an **Honorary Award** to her. This award pays homage to a Pan-Africanist, an academic in peace and security as well as an advocate for African refugees and asylum seekers in Germany and Europe.
“Activism and movement work is a thankless job and many risk their lives to push the boundaries in hopes of securing a prosperous Africa for all Africans. Some have paid an ultimate price yet there is hardly any recognition. So Africans Rising instituted this initiative to say, we see you, we acknowledge you, we appreciate you, your job maybe thankless but the risk you take for Africa would not go unappreciated; not by Africans Rising, not by millions of Africans who stand to benefit from the legacy that you leave behind which is a better prosperous Africa”. Says Africans Rising Movement Coordinator, Hardi Yakubu.
## ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR
### The Winners of the 2023 Africans Rising Activism Awards
##### Winner
#### Joseph
Tsongo
DR Congo
##### 1st Runner-Up
#### Marwa Werghemi
Tunisia
##### 2nd Runner-Up
#### Ogechukwu Nwangwu
Nigeria
## ARTISTIC ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR
### The Winners of the 2023 Africans Rising Activism Awards
##### Winner
#### Monica
Mutumi
Kenya
##### 1st Runner-Up
#### Warren Nsoseka Lee
Cameroon
##### 2nd Runner-Up
#### Felicity
Asibi
Nigeria
## MOVEMENT OF THE YEAR
### The Winners of the 2023 Africans Rising Activism Awards
##### Winner
#### Centre
Badilika
RD Congo
##### 1st Runner-Up
#### Wahenga Youth Group
Kenya
##### 2nd Runner-Up
#### Zambia Malaria Youth Corps
Zambia
As the Movement Coordinator asserted, we do not want to create competition amongst activists or give the impression that we are sieving out the best activists. Africans Rising does not have enough resources to reward every activist in the continent and diaspora. The Activism Awards is not a trophy and it does not seek to show who is the best activist and who is not. It is rather a token of appreciation that says to all activists, keep doing what you do. Moving forward, we will ensure that every activist is recognized and appreciated even if they do not win an award from Africans Rising and also encourage them to continue doing their work even at such a time they can no longer continue with what they do to make them feel that their work was noticed and it was not in vain.
### About Africans Rising and Activism Awards
Africans Rising is a Pan-African movement of movements and people working for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity. Launched in 2017, the movement provides a space for progressive African civil society leaders and groups engaged in various civic struggles to convene, connect, collaborate, share knowledge and build solidarity among people and across issues.
The Africans Rising Activism Awards showcase activism as a worthy cause in African society and highlights the great work by African activists and movements that bring positive change in African communities. Since 2019, when the first edition of the awards was launched, the initiative has received popular support that continues to expand.
This year, each category winner has been awarded $1000 prize money while 1st and 2nd runner-up received $500 and $300 respectively, in addition to award plaques, participation in Africans Rising programmes and souvenirs.
## 2023 Award Winners
To learn more about our 2023 award winners and their work
[Click Here](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-activism-awards-winners)[Download and share the press release](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Press-release-Winners-of-2023-Activism-Awards-Announced.pdf)
**Categories:** News and Media, Press release
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### [AU Heads of State Must Prioritize the Free Movement Protocol Now!](https://www.africansrising.org/au-heads-of-state-must-prioritize-the-free-movement-protocol-now/)
**Published:** February 14, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The future of Africa cannot be fully realized if we remain divided by borders that make it difficult for Africans to move, trade, connect, and dream together. Open borders are not just about economics.
**Content:**
### Opinion: AU Heads of State Must Prioritize the Free Movement Protocol Now! In the 39th ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AU ASSEMBLY.
This week, African Heads of State are gathering in Addis Ababa for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly to deliberate on the future of our continent. There will be powerful speeches, beautiful side events, and the usual diplomatic energy that comes with such a summit.
But beyond the pomp and color, they should prioritize the ratification of the Free Movement Protocol.
The future of Africa cannot be fully realized if we remain divided by borders that make it difficult for Africans to move, trade, connect, and dream together. Open borders are not just about economics. They are about dignity. They are about integration. They are about making it easier for an African to feel at home anywhere in Africa.
I often think about the words of former AU ****Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma**** when she spoke about “Borderless Africa” and the role of freedom of movement for cross-border women traders. She was right. We cannot talk about a borderless Africa without talking about women.
Across our border towns, women are some of the most active economic players. Yet they remain stuck at the lower ends of value chains. They face sexual harassment, restricted market access, complicated customs processes, and unnecessary movement barriers. These are women feeding families and sustaining local economies. A truly implemented Free Movement Protocol would not just ease travel; it would restore dignity and opportunity to thousands of women who already power Africa’s informal trade networks.
We have already seen what political will can do through the African Continental Free Trade Area (Afcfta). As a sister instrument to the Free Movement Protocol, AfCFTA has made visible progress including protocols focused on women, youth, and digital trade. There has been movement. There has been coordination. There has been ambition. So why should free movement lag behind?
#### And what would this mean for Africa’s youth?
The so-called “youth bulge” is often described as a crisis. But I see possibility. African youth are creative, resilient, and entrepreneurial. The creative economy alone contributes immensely to our economies. A borderless Africa would unlock opportunities not just for trade and education, but for collaboration, storytelling, and cultural exchange. It would allow young Africans to explore the continent, showcase our creativity, and reclaim our narrative on our own terms.
Recently, when a Gen Z content creator ispeed show ( Daren jasson Watkins ) streamed from different African countries, many of us experienced parts of the continent we had never seen before. I still get excited thinking about how beautiful Benin looked. For a moment, colonial narratives dissolved. We saw Africa through fresh eyes connected, vibrant, and united.
Now imagine if that digital connection was matched with physical freedom of movement.
Imagine not having to buy Nigerian batik in Nairobi at skyrocketing prices because you could simply travel and buy it yourself in Nigeria. Imagine my friend Maria in Zambia not paying so much for Kenyan tea because movement and logistics were simpler. These may sound like small examples, but they reflect something bigger: how borders quietly inflate costs, limit exchange, and keep Africans apart.
At this 39th AU Summit, Heads of State must seize the opportunity. Ratifying the Free Movement Protocol would move us closer to the aspirations of Agenda 2063 the Africa we say we want.
#### We cannot lose momentum.
A borderless Africa is not just a policy ambition. It is a promise we owe ourselves. It is economic sense. It is gender justice. It is youth empowerment. It is cultural confidence. In many ways,
The head of states in the summit must cease this opportunity in the 39th African union summit to make Africa borderless by pushing for the ratification of the protols. This will equally fulfil the dreams and aspiration of agenda 2063! We cannot lose the momentum because borderless Africa is the reparations that we owe to ourselves. it is the continuation of our liberation.
The Author, Anne Rose Osamba, is a pan African feminist and the lead advocasy and campaigns at Africans Rising.
**Categories:** Blog, Borderless Africa
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### [Borderless Africa: The Reparations Africa Owes Herself](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-the-reparations-africa-owes-herself/)
**Published:** January 21, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** "We have been engaged in drawing lines upon maps where no white man's feet have ever trod; we have been giving away mountains and rivers and lakes to each other...."
**Content:**
###### Op-ed by Hardi Yakubu and Eunice Odhiambo
#### Story from Aflao: Two Enams, One People, Two Countries
In Aflao, on the Ghana–Togo border, we joined a community football match as part of our [Borderless Africa community activities](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/borderlessafrica/); Ghanaians on one side, Togolese on the other. We met several interesting people and discovered so much about life in border communities. Among the players were two young men from the opposite teams, both named Enam, which means “God has given”, a name common among the Ewe people. They spoke Ewe fluently and understood each other perfectly. Interestingly, when the Ghanaian Enam spoke English, his Togolese counterpart could not understand, and when the Togolese Enam spoke French, the Ghanaian did not understand either. They shared a name, a people, and family ties across the border, yet colonial languages and national identities branded them as foreigners. Their story is not unique it is repeated across Africa. The [Chewa, Ngoni, Tombuka and Ngonde are divided between Malawi and Zambia; the Mandinka, the Soninke between Mali and Senegal; the Wolof and the Serer between Gambia and Senegal](https://books.google.com.gh/books/about/Partitioned_Africans.html?id=0Wr6GUxdelcC&redir_esc=y), and so forth.The story of the Ghanian and Togolese‘Enams’ illustrates what is true of most African countries and what the colonial borders have done to African cultures, ethnicities, and even families.
#### The Colonial Carving of Africa
The artificial borders separating African people are part of the most enduring legacies of colonialism in Africa. These borders were not created by Africans. They were sketched during the 1884–1885 Berlin Conference where European nations, without the participation of any African, sliced the continent into pieces with no regard for its people. Lord Salisbury, the Prime Minister of the UK at the time, [is quoted as saying;](https://books.google.com.gh/books/about/Partitioned_Africans.html?id=0Wr6GUxdelcC&redir_esc=y)
*“We have been engaged in drawing lines upon maps where no white man’s feet have ever trod; we have been giving away mountains and rivers and lakes to each other, only hindered by the small impediment that we never knew exactly where the rivers and lakes were”.* They were aware of the damage they were doing.
Arbitrary lines on colonial maps split ethnic groups, merged rivals, and disrupted centuries-old patterns of life and created political units that served colonial interests rather than African realities. These borders remain a painful reminder that Africa’s political geography is a colonial inheritance, not an African design.
#### Colonial Borders; Daggers to the Soul
The colonial borders were more than lines on maps; they cut into the African soul. They separated families across borders, cut across ancient kingdoms and split them apart, they closed off communities from their own trade lines. They interrupted the flow of culture, kinship, and commerce. They taught us to look on our brothers and sisters as foreigners but opened our gates to strangers more freely than to each other. The Berlin Conference did not just partition our land; it tore our humanity.
This tragedy continues today. It is easier for an American, Chinese, or European to conduct business in several African countries than it is for an African merchant to take a trip over a border to sell her merchandise. As a result, intra-African trade has lagged behind – [at a measly 14.9% according to the Africa Trade Report 2024.](https://media.afreximbank.com/afrexim/African-Trade-Report_2024.pdf)
A Kenyan requires a visa to access several African nations, but a French comes with utmost ease. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, famously pointed this out to his French counterpart during the Africa CEO Forum in 2024, [the viral video clip from that has been circulating since then](https://www.tiktok.com/@momoyang70/video/7371512561914727685?_r=1&_t=ZM-90POG2Iozf6). Africans have facilitated foreigners more than our own people to access our markets, our land, and our workforce, than Africans welcoming Africans. [According to the Visa Openness Report 2024](https://www.visaopenness.org/visa-openness-in-africa-2024-findings/), only 28% of intra-African trade is visa-free.
#### Reparations
People of African descent across the world have been at pains to let the world acknowledge the harm that was caused to us through the evils of slavery and colonialism. Reparations is simply about the repair of the past damage. It is a righteous call for acknowledgment of these crimes, for restitution and for compensation. Our demand for compensation is not far-fetched neither is it unprecedented. It is a call to [\#ReRightHistory](https://www.africansrising.org/reparations/). [The Germans have paid and continue to pay reparations for the holocaust](https://apnews.com/article/holocaust-survivor-compensation-fund-germany-0d35aa1cba7756d1b9b6008e9d7841b7). On the contrary, they have not done so for their genocide in Namibia except to pledge token so-called “development aid”. The campaign for reparations has intensified with the African Union declaring it as the theme for the decade. The physical borders and their manifestations in our finance, economics, travel, culture etc are some of the most visible remnants of the colonial past. Removing them therefore is a crucial part of the repair.
But this part of the repair is within our power to do. Accepting responsibility for this does not detract from the responsibility of the perpetrators of the historical crimes for which reparations must be paid. On the contrary it shows our willingness to embrace wholistic repair that counts on us to do our part to undo the damage that we have endured for centuries. The most significant of this is to give to ourselves a Borderless Africa.
#### Borderless Africa – Reparations within our power
We must complete the work our fore-fathers and foremothers started. They led us to regain our independence from the colonialists. So much blood and was shed. That political independence (no matter how nominal) puts the power in our hands to undo the borders that were created to divide and rule us.
Redress from the former colonialists is appropriate, but Africa owes herself one united and borderless republic. One currency and one central bank. One passport and one citizenship. One African army united under one command. Congruent infrastructure, free movement of goods and people, and African systems of knowledge, values, and a renaissance of African indigenous languages – an Africa unbroken by the colonial languages, but unified through the Kiswahili, IsiZulu, Hausa, Luganda, Amharic, Lingala, and the many other African lingua fracas.
We can and should erase the colonial borders; physical and mental, and link Africa, as it originally was. Undoing Berlin 1884 is within our power to do as Africans. Thanks to our political independence (no matter how nominal), we do not need another roundtable by white people to decide for us what to do with the borders. With enough political will and a people’s commitment, we can remove the borders. We are not saying this would be easy. Many attempts have been made in the past in the spirit of Pan-Africanism, anchored in a long history of history from the Pan-African Congresses to the All-African Peoples Conferences, the Ghana-Guinea-Mali Union (1962), the Organization of African Unity (1963), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to the Senegambia Confederation (1985).However, grounding this vision in the values of Ubuntu, that “I am because we are”; in Harambee, that call to unity; in Ujamaa, that value of familyhood and common prosperity; in Pan-Africanism, solidarity, self-determination, we can achieve it.
#### A Unified, Borderless Africa is in our interest
A borderless Africa would unlock immense potential, reconnecting communities divided by colonial lines and transforming the continent into a truly unified bloc. Free movement of people would allow Africans to travel, work, and live anywhere without restrictions, while open borders would boost trade, lower costs, and create one vast integrated market. Shared management of resources and continental infrastructure projects would thrive, strengthening cooperation instead of conflict. For families like the Maasai, Ewe, and Somali, whose lives were split by arbitrary colonial maps, borderless living would mean cultural reconnection and dignity restored. Beyond economics and culture, a united Africa would give Africa greater bargaining power on the global stage, shifting her from a continent fragmented by colonial design to one that speaks with a single, powerful voice.
A unified and borderless Africa vision is not a mirage. It is the agenda to defeat neo-colonialism and bring about the collective prosperity that we long for. The flags have been replaced, but the map still has the scars of Berlin. We need to cure them, not with talk but with courage, creativity, and unity.
Borderless Africa is the reparation we owe ourselves. And we must pay it in our lifetime!
###### Hardi Yakubu (Movement Coordinator, Africans Rising) & Eunice Odhiambo (Reparations Campaign Officer, Africans Rising)
**Categories:** Borderless Africa
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### [Cultural Reparations Tour: Reclaiming Memory, Restoring Dignity](https://www.africansrising.org/cultural-reparations-tour-reclaiming-memory-restoring-dignity/)
**Published:** November 4, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In October 2025, Africans Rising joined a Pan-African delegation on a Cultural Reparations Tour following an invitation from Kimberly Poole,
**Content:**
### Cultural Reparations Tour: Reclaiming Memory, Restoring Dignity
##### “Our journey through Nandi and Nairobi reminded us that reparations are not just about the past; they are about reclaiming our future.”
###### Blog by: Eunice Adhiambo Odhiambo; Reparations Officer, Africans Rising
In October 2025, Africans Rising joined a Pan-African delegation on a Cultural Reparations Tour following an invitation from Kimberly Poole, Executive Director of the Teaching Artists Institute (TAI) and a member of the movement.
The tour brought together an inspiring mix of Pan-African leaders, scholars, and cultural practitioners including Senator James Sanders Jr. (New York State, USA), Dr. Haki Ammi (President, TAI), Kimberly Poole (Executive Director, TAI), and Eunice Adhiambo Odhiambo (Reparations Officer, Africans Rising) alongside participants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and the USA.
The mission was clear: to deepen the global reparations conversation through culture, memory, and storytelling; connecting communities that have endured the wounds of colonisation, enslavement, and erasure, yet continue to stand in dignity and resilience.
#### Nandi Gaa Festival: Honouring the Spirit of Koitalel Arap Samoei
The first stop was Nandi County, in Kenya’s Rift Valley Region, where the delegation joined the community in commemorating the 120th anniversary of the legendary resistance leader, Koitalel Arap Samoei.
Despite a national period of mourning following the passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, the event carried deep cultural and spiritual significance. Participants experienced a vibrant display of Nandi cultural heritage; from traditional dances and warrior performances to exhibitions of attire, beadwork, initiation and wedding ceremonies, and the community’s rich food traditions. The celebrations culminated in a powerful panel discussion on cultural reparations, featuring sons and daughters of Africa from across the globe, who reflected on identity, healing, and the collective journey toward restoration.
The group toured Sheu Morobi Cliff, a site of ancestral passage, and the newly rediscovered Arab slave trade trails; tangible reminders of Africa’s untold histories. Conversations with the Nandi Kaburwo Council of Elders, the Koitalel family, and the County Government revealed the magnitude of historical injustices that stripped the Nandi of their land, culture, and identity.
The delegation committed to supporting the repatriation of Koitalel’s head and artefacts from the UK, the rewriting of Nandi history, and co-hosting a Reparations Conference in Nandi in 2026. Engagements with Aldai Technical Training Institute and Koitalel Arap Samoei University College also sparked plans to establish Borderless Africa Clubs; spaces for youth-led Pan-African learning.
#### Wakati Wetu Reparations Festival: Africa’s First Reparations Festival
From Nandi, the journey continued to Nairobi for the historic Wakati Wetu Reparations Festival; Africa’s first-ever festival dedicated to reparations. Held at Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary in Nairobi on October 22–23, 2025, the event was a powerful convergence of art, scholarship, and activism.
Organised by Reforms Initiative, African Futures Lab, and Baraza Media Lab, the festival used film, music, storytelling, and visual art to engage participants on memory, healing, and restoration. Voices from across the world; Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and Europe; came together to share reparations stories and build collective vision.
“We felt grounded and inspired; we learnt, we connected, and we rediscovered our collective African soul.”
A particularly moving moment came when the Koitalel family renewed their plea for international support to repatriate Koitalel Arap Samoei’s head and personal artefacts. Their call was received with solidarity, reminding participants that reparations are not symbolic gestures but acts of restoration, justice, and healing.
#### Outcomes and Commitments Moving Forward
The tour strengthened partnerships and inspired concrete action:
- Collaboration with TAI on the Cultural Reparations Framework, to be presented to the President of Ghana in December 2025.
- Participation in the Cultural Reparations Festival in Arusha, Tanzania (November 19–22, 2025).
- Co-organisation of the Nandi Reparations Conference in 2026.
- Expansion of Borderless Africa Clubs in schools and universities.
- Continued advocacy for the repatriation of African heroes’ remains and artefacts.
Through art, dialogue, and ancestral remembrance, the Cultural Reparations Tour reaffirmed that Africa’s healing begins with telling the truth; about what was lost, what was taken, and what must now be restored.
#### Looking Ahead: A Call to Remember and Rebuild
This journey was not just about looking back; it was a forward movement of the African soul. It reminded us that reparations are multi-dimensional; cultural, emotional, spiritual, and economic. We extend deep gratitude to our hosts and partners; Teaching Artists Institute, Africans Rising, Nandi County Government, Koitalel Arap Samoei Foundation, and all the communities that opened their hearts and histories to us.
As we move forward, we do so in the spirit of Koitalel Arap Samoei and countless ancestors who fought for a free, united, and borderless Africa.
**Categories:** Reparations
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### [Borderless Africa Petition](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-petition/)
**Published:** January 9, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** People’s petition for #BorderlessAfrica: Call on African governments to ensure free movement of African people across Africa
**Content:**
**Categories:** Borderless Africa
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africans, BorderlessAfrica
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### [Ombi la Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-petition/)
**Published:** January 9, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Ombi la watu kwa #BorderlessAfrica: Wito kwa serikali za Kiafrika kuhakikisha harakati za bure za watu wa Kiafrika kote Afrika
**Content:**
**Categories:** Borderless Africa
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, BorderlessAfrica, Africans
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### [Petição pela África sem Fronteiras](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-petition/)
**Published:** January 9, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Petição do povo para #BorderlessAfrica: Apelo aos governos africanos para garantir a livre circulação dos africanos em toda a África
**Content:**
**Categories:** Borderless Africa
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africans, BorderlessAfrica
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### [Pétition pour une « Afrique sans frontières »](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-petition/)
**Published:** January 9, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Pétition populaire pour #BorderlessAfrica : Appel aux gouvernements africains pour garantir la libre circulation des Africains à travers l'Afrique.
**Content:**
**Categories:** Borderless Africa
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africans, BorderlessAfrica
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### [عريضة أفريقيا بلا حدود](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-petition/)
**Published:** January 9, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** عريضة الشعب من أجل #BorderlessAfrica: دعوة الحكومات الأفريقية إلى ضمان حرية تنقل الأفارقة عبر القارة الأفريقية
**Content:**
**Categories:** Borderless Africa
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africans, BorderlessAfrica
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### [Koitalel Arap Samoei: A Betrayed Hero, A Case for Reparations](https://www.africansrising.org/koitalel-arap-samoei-a-betrayed-hero-a-case-for-reparations/)
**Published:** November 4, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Koitalel Arap Samoei’s name stands as a reminder that Africa’s story of colonialism was never one of passive submission.
**Content:**
### Koitalel Arap Samoei: A Betrayed Hero, A Case for Reparations
##### A blog by Eunice Odhiambo; Reparations Officer, Africans Rising
Koitalel Arap Samoei’s name stands as a reminder that Africa’s story of colonialism was never one of passive submission. He was the Orkoiyot of the Nandi people, a leader whose authority was both spiritual and political. To his people, he was not simply a warrior but a seer, a channel of divine instruction from Asis, the sun deity. His words guided the community in matters of governance, justice, and war. When the British began pushing the Uganda Railway through Nandi land, Koitalel warned his people that this “iron snake” carried with it more than steel; it carried dispossession and domination. Under his leadership, the Nandi mounted one of the most sustained and disciplined resistances against colonial intrusion, fighting for twelve years to protect their land, their cattle, and their sovereignty.
But colonial conquest was marked not only by brute force, but also by treachery. In October 1905, the British extended what they called an invitation of peace to Koitalel arap Samoei, the revered Orkoiyot of the Nandi. It was to be a meeting of reconciliation, a supposed end to years of resistance. Honoring the sacred covenant of truce, Koitalel attended unarmed, accompanied by five of his most trusted advisers, just as agreed. The British, too, were to come with an equal number. Yet deceit lay beneath their promise.
Unknown to Koitalel and his entourage, the colonial officer Richard Meinertzhagen had concealed an ambush. While only five soldiers stood visibly at the meeting point, seventy more lay hidden in the surrounding bushes, their rifles trained on the Nandi delegation. As Koitalel approached in good faith, Meinertzhagen raised his gun and shot him at point-blank range.
That single act of betrayal did not just end a man’s life; it struck at the heart of a people’s spiritual, political, and cultural order. Koitalel’s assassination was the calculated dismantling of the Orkoiyot institution; the sacred pillar that guided governance, warfare, and prophecy among the Nandi. To desecrate his legacy further, the colonisers beheaded him and sent his head, attire, and weapons to Britain as war trophies, symbols of conquest over a proud nation.
After the execution, the British soldiers unleashed a wave of terror across Nandi territory. Villages were burned, men, women, and children were slaughtered indiscriminately, and thousands of livestock; the economic backbone of the community were confiscated. It is estimated that over 5,900 Nandi people lost their lives during the resistance, while tens of thousands of livestock were looted and thousands of acres of fertile ancestral land were seized.
Koitalel’s death thus marked not just the fall of a leader but the violent rupture of a civilization’s continuity; the theft of sovereignty, land, and dignity. Yet his spirit endures as a symbol of resistance, reminding Africa that betrayal can kill the body, but never the dream of freedom.
Koitalel’s death thus marked not just the fall of a leader but the violent rupture of a civilization’s continuity; the theft of sovereignty, land, and dignity. Yet his spirit endures as a symbol of resistance, reminding Africa that betrayal can kill the body, but never the dream of freedom.
His story, however, does not stand alone. Across the continent, the same pattern repeated itself. Mekatilili wa Menza of the Giriama was arrested for resisting land alienation at the coast. Samori Touré fought the French in West Africa until he was captured. Menelik II of Ethiopia defeated the Italians at Adwa, only to witness Africa partitioned by colonial powers soon after. Dedan Kimathi, decades later, was hanged for leading the Mau Mau struggle against land dispossession. In every region of Africa, leaders who rose to defend their people’s sovereignty were assassinated, imprisoned, or vilified. Their defeats were not natural, but engineered through deception, violence, and the systematic destruction of our institutions.
The story of Koitalel Arap Samoei, therefore, is central to the call for reparations. Reparations are not only about the wealth stolen from Africa through slavery and colonial plunder. They are also about the loss of leadership and systems of governance that were violently dismantled. The assassination of Koitalel robbed the Nandi not only of their leader, but of an entire institution of spiritual-political authority. His people lost land and cattle to the British, wealth that directly enriched the colonial state. They also inherited a deep scar of betrayal and mistrust; the kind that lingers when a peace covenant is violated in blood.
To remember Koitalel is to reclaim a history that colonialism tried to erase. His resistance proves that Africa did not accept conquest quietly; our ancestors fought, resisted, and paid with their lives. By placing him alongside Mekatilili, Samori, Menelik, and Kimathi, we see a continental tapestry of resistance, stitched together by courage and sacrifice. These stories remind the world that Africa is owed reparations not only for economic exploitation but for the destruction of sovereignty, the erasure of institutions, and the silencing of voices like Koitalel’s.
To stand in tribute with Koitalel Arap Samoei is to stand with all our ancestors who resisted, who were betrayed, and who were silenced. His spirit is alive in today’s struggle for reparations, for justice, and for the reconstruction of an Africa that remembers. His blood, like that of many others, waters the soil of our claim: Africa is owed, and Africa will rise!
**Categories:** Reparations
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### [Pan-African Solidarity Action for Sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)
**Published:** November 23, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising invites you to be part of the Pan-African Solidarity for Sudan so as to quickly rally and mobilize resources and other humanitarian assistance to support and prevent any further loss of life
**Content:**
## Africans Rising's
### Pan-African Solidarity Action
for the people of Sudan
### Context
Sudan has been afflicted by civil wars and coups in spite of her long struggle to institute a stable government. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) troops began on 15 April this year. The war has left an estimated **5,000 people dead, dozens wounded, over 7.1 million displaced and destruction of property.**
The ongoing conflict has created a humanitarian catastrophe and has had a devastating impact on half of the population. As the war rages, the impact of the situation which has been far reaching has left the general population in a disastrous state with greater threats, risks and vulnerabilities such as sources of livelihood cut off leading to starvation threats, high level of insecurity, people fleeing for safety and a shaken economy. Women, children and other vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities continue to bear the brunt with women being subjected to sexual and gender-based violence and other inhumane acts. Credible reports indicate that **over 10 million children are unable to receive essential services for survival and well-being.**
### Our Intervention
In the spirit of agenda 2063 of the #AfricaWeWant, Africans Rising is in solidarity with the people of Sudan. We are launching a call for a Pan-African Solidarity Action for Sudan on Thursday, September 28 in a virtual event to rally and mobilize resources and other humanitarian assistance to support and prevent any further loss of life and indignity from this conflict to those in the country and refugee camps in the neighboring countries. The people of Africa deserve unity, justice, peace and dignity and this is our clarion call as the Africans Rising movement.
### How can you support?
You can support our Pan-African solidarity Action for Sudan by donating your personal items if you are in the East African Region or financially by using the following options.
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### What Materials can you donate?
Clothes, Blankets, sheets, Mattresses small – private sector manufacturing these goods, dried food, goats, , rice, flour, Children items – toys, dried milk powders, recreational items, diapers, Plates cups, cooking utensils, cooking oil, medical resources, menstrual supplies, first aid kits.
### Collection Points for Material donations
#### South Sudan
**PAPA – Pan-African Peacemakers Alliance**
Munuki, Suk Libia, Behind JCC School
WhatsApp / Signal: +211(0)917823838 / 0923608451
Email: [papalliance2020@gmail.com papaafrica@protonmail.com](papaafrica@protonmail.com)
#### Kenya
**Uzalendo Afrika Initiative (UAI)** Taiyebi house, 2nd floor adjacent KEBS building ,
Nkrumah road Mombasa ,Kenya
Email : or [uzalendoafrikainitiative@gmail.com ](mailto:uzalendoafrikainitiative@gmail.com)Cell N°: **+254 793 590 456**
#### Kenya
**Kayole Community Justice Center** Nairobi, Near Kayole Police Station
Cell N°: **+254 723 133329**
**Ukombozi Library** Uniway House, 2nd Floor along University Way
Call: **+254 701 387 026**
#### Kenya
**African youth commission** Nine planets apartment
Off ngong road Nairobi
Email :
#### Uganda
**Freedom Center,** Kireka Kamuli Road,
opposite Kamuli Church of Uganda Primary School.
Cell N°: **(+256) 774405806**
#### Tanzania
**Activista Tanzania Office** Located at Global Platform premises in Mbezi Beach area,
Dar es salaam
Cell N°: **+255 755 878 222**
### Day of Solidarity with Sudan
## Online and offline activity
Organise an online and offline activity to raise awareness on the situation in Sudan. Some activities you can organise include fireside chats, zoom webinars, community visits, marches, twitter chats, storytelling sessions, physical discussions, media visits, etc.
[ Register your event here ](https://bit.ly/SudanSolidarityDay)
## Donate at least $5
Donate at least $5 to the Pan African Solidarity Action or send material contributions to any of the collection points. There are a variety of donate options available on our website
[ Donate here ](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
## Take a Picture
Take a Picture holding a paper that has all or any of the following hashtags - #SudanDay #StopSudanWar #IamTheSudanRevolution #SolidaritywithSudan and share on social media. Tag @africansrising on all posts shared.
## Record 10 second video
Take a short 10 second video in which you say words like “Stop the War in Sudan '', “I am the Sudan Revolution " , "I stand in solidarity with Sudan ''. Share the video alongside your social media handles to media@africansrising.org
[](https://www.africansrising.org/updates-on-the-pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)Activities Report
### [ Updates on the Pan-African Solidarity Action for Sudan ](https://www.africansrising.org/updates-on-the-pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)
Pan-African Peacemakers Alliance (PAPA) team, a partner in this initiative and a member of Africans Rising paid a visit to Gorom refugee camp on November 12th, 2023
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/updates-on-the-pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)
### [ 5 things you can do for Sudan on the Day of Solidarity ](https://www.africansrising.org/5-things-you-can-do-for-sudan-on-the-day-of-solidarity/)
On December 2, 2023 (Saturday), we are coming out to raise awareness and show solidarity with our fellow Africans in Sudan. The 8-month-old war has so far killed thousands and displaced millions.
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/5-things-you-can-do-for-sudan-on-the-day-of-solidarity/)
## For more information,
**send an email to** [**engagement@africans-rising.org**](mailto:engagement@africans-rising.org)
**Categories:** Campaigns and Advocacy, News and Media, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity, Programs
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### [The Wanga Kingdoms of Western Kenya: A forgotten betrayal, a living call for reparations](https://www.africansrising.org/the-wanga-kingdoms-of-western-kenya-a-forgotten-betrayal-a-living-call-for-reparations/)
**Published:** September 19, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The story of the Wanga Kingdom in Western Kenya reminds us that colonial injustice was not only about stolen labour overseas,
**Content:**
## The Wanga Kingdoms of Western Kenya: A forgotten betrayal, a living call for reparations
###### By Eunice Odhiambo, Reparations Officer – Africans Rising
When we speak of reparations for Africa, the conversation often drifts toward the transatlantic slave trade or the brutalities of colonial plantations. The story of the Wanga Kingdom in Western Kenya reminds us that colonial injustice was not only about stolen labour overseas, it was also about the deliberate dismantling of African states, cultures, and sovereignties.
The Wanga, of Western Kenya, were not a disorganized people waiting to be “civilized.” They had their own systems of governance, a spiritual order that guided succession, and a thriving economy. After the death of Nabongo Osundwa, following a succession battle between his sons, the kingdom divided into two centers of power: Wanga Mukulu and Wanga Emwalo. This rift was spiritual as much as political, rooted in sacred burial rituals that defined legitimate rule. The existence of dual thrones remains part of Wanga life today, a living reminder of an ancient sovereignty fractured but never erased.
Before European conquest, the Wanga engaged Arab traders who brought Islam, firearms, and cultural influences that shaped the kingdom. The very name “Mumias” comes from Kwa Mumia, a Arabic/Kiswahili nod to Nabongo Mumia under whose reign the town grew into a regional hub. Arab ties brought both protection and contradiction: on one hand, the kingdom’s sovereignty was shielded from slave raiders; on the other, Wanga warriors; armed through these networks were sometimes deployed to support raids on neighboring communities and capture slaves. This left the Wanga both respected and resented.
Then came the Europeans. Among the earliest intruders was Carl Peters, the infamous German colonizer whose ruthlessness earned him the nickname Mkono wa Damu (“Man with the Blood-Stained Hand”). Peters saw in the Wanga who already had an organized governance system, armed with guns and seemingly “civilized,” a strategic ally for extending German influence in East Africa. He exploited Wanga divisions and courted Nabongo Sakwa of the Wanga Mukulu Kingdom with gestures of friendship, only to advance imperial ambitions. His dealings intensified rivalries and set the stage for deeper European penetration. While Britain eventually outmaneuvered Germany and absorbed the Wanga kingdom into its sphere, Peters’ interference epitomized how external forces manipulated African sovereignties, weakening them from within before subjecting them to outright conquest.
The British perfected this manipulation. They flattered Nabongo Mumia with the title of Paramount Chief of Kavirondo (modern day Western Region) under the British Crown, and his counterpart Wanga a local Chief but this was a calculated erasure of sovereignty. By 1926, Mumia was retired from authority altogether, his Bomani headquarters turned into a colonial administrative post. The throne was symbolically stripped bare.
The betrayal was multilayered. British officials did not hesitate to use Wanga warriors already armed and battle-tested to subdue neighboring peoples who resisted colonization. In this way, the kingdom that once stood proud was transformed into a tool for wider colonial conquest. Resentment deepened, and the Wanga’s coerced complicity further isolated them from their neighbors.
 Nabongo Rapando II his brothers and his council of Elders giving me a tour of his Kingdom
 With Nabongo Rapando II of the Wanga Mukulu; an extremely humble, soft-spoken, humorous and wise monarch
Religion was also weaponized. The killing of Bishop James Hannington in 1885 by Kabaka/King Mwanga of the Baganda Kingdom in present day Uganda was used to frame Africans as “savages” in need of salvation. Missionaries entered the Wanga kingdom under the banner of Christianity, dismantling shrines, demonizing ancestral practices, and replacing indigenous spirituality with foreign dogma. Four of Nabongo Mumia’s guards who had accompanied the bishop perished with him. The Anglican Church, hand in glove with colonial administrators, played a central role in eroding Wanga culture and justifying foreign domination.
The exploitation did not end there. During the two World Wars, thousands of Wanga men were conscripted into the King’s African Rifles. Livestock and grains were forcefully seized from households to feed the solders. Many were coerced or deceived with promises of pensions and land that never came. They marched and fought under brutal conditions, facing racism even as they bled for an empire that had stolen their sovereignty. When they returned, they were discarded, impoverished veterans with no recognition.
This is why reparations are not optional. They are a moral and historical debt. For the Wanga, reparations must mean more than money. They must include the restoration of cultural dignity, the return of regalia and sacred items, compensation for land alienation, recognition of veterans’ sacrifices, and an official apology from both the British state and the Anglican Church.
The Wanga story is not a footnote. It is a mirror. It shows us how colonialism worked through division, manipulation, and betrayal and why Africa’s demand for reparations cannot be silenced. The kingdom may have been diminished, but its call for justice endures. And in that call lies the unfinished business of decolonization.
**Categories:** Reparations
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### [Rapatriements non justifiés et mauvais traitements infligés aux migrants: le Maroc et l’Algérie épinglés.](https://www.africansrising.org/rapatriements-non-justifies-et-mauvais-traitements-infliges-aux-migrants-le-maroc-et-lalgerie-epingles/)
**Published:** October 24, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** La route migratoire marocaine via la Méditerranée est devenue la voie la plus pratiquée par les candidats à la migration clandestine vers l'Europe. C’est un secret de Polichinelle. L’Espagne est désormais le premier pays européen dans l'accueil de migrants.
**Content:**
***L’Europe, face à l’afflux quasi quotidien des migrants d’origine africaine sur son sol, met en œuvre des politiques drastiques pour faire face à cette situation. On constate avec regret une montée des extrêmes, qui prônent des solutions radicales, notamment les reconduites et la frontière ou carrément la fermeture des frontières aux vagues des migrants africains. Mais avant d’atteindre l’Europe, les migrants mènent un véritable parcours de combattant. Une aventure souvent périlleuse.Parfois, certainsd’entre eux se retrouvent au Maroc ou en Algérie avant de continuer leur chemin, ou finissent par s’installer dans ces pays. Or, il se révèle que ces pays précités ne voient pas d’un bon œil la présence de ses migrants, qu’ils traient de façon inhumaine. Finalement, l’Africains et devenu le loup pour son « frère » africain en situation délicate. Ces deux pays viennent d’être épinglés sur le traitement scandaleux réservé à leur « frère » africain en situation irrégulière sur leur sol. La HONTE ! Pire, les dirigeants africains peinent à trouver une solution idoine à cette crise migratoire, assistant ainsi, impuissant, au décès de ces milliers de jeunes qui périssent en mer, juste en quête d’un mieux-être.***
**Le Maroc, mauvais élève !**
La route migratoire marocaine via la Méditerranée est devenue la voie la plus pratiquée par les candidats à la migration clandestine vers l’Europe. C’est un secret de Polichinelle. L’Espagne est désormais le premier pays européen dans l’accueil de migrants. Selon l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM), 42 000 migrants sont arrivés en Espagne dont plus de 38 000 par voie maritime, soit le double du nombre enregistré par la route migratoire libyenne qui s’achève en Italie.
Confrontés aux difficultés et aux maltraitances subis par les trafiquants en Libye, confrontés aussi à l’absence des bateaux humanitaires de sauvetage face aux côtes libyennes, des milliers de migrants originaires d’Afrique subsaharienne tentent la traversée de la Méditerranée en partant du Maroc. Récemment, au cours d’un seul week-end, plus de 1 800 migrants qui risquaient la traversée ont été secourus par les garde-côtes marocains et espagnols. Les opérations d’interception et de sauvetage face à la côte marocaine deviennent quasi-quotidiennes.
Les migrants subsahariens ne sont pas les seuls concernés. A eux s’ajoutent des centaines de jeunes marocains qui rêvent de changer leurs conditions de vie en atteignant l’Europe.Le traitement que réservel’Etat marocain aux migrants est à la limite, scandaleux. C’est aussi le constat du Groupe antiraciste d’accompagnement et de défense des étrangers et des migrants (Gadem). Cette association dénonce des milliers d’arrestations et de déplacements forcés dans la région de Tanger mais également près d’une centaine d’expulsions hors cadre juridique.
Dans le nord du Maroc, le Groupe antiraciste d’accompagnement et de défense des étrangers et des migrants (Gadem) présentait le 11 octobre son rapport « *expulsion gratuite* » dans la capitale, Rabat. Les témoignages recueillis par ce regroupement révèlent qu’entre juillet et septembre, au moins 7 720 personnes qui ne sont pas marocaines auraient été victimes d’arrestations, puis de déplacements forcés dans la seule région de Tanger sans distinction de leur situation administrative.
Le Gadem dénonce ainsi une politique raciste des autorités. Il a également recensé 89 expulsions hors cadre juridique. D’autres sont toujours en attente. Plus d’une quarantaine de personne serait ainsi encore détenue au sous-sol du commissariat central de Tanger.
Camille Denis, coordinatrice générale du Gadem, décrit des conditions de détention inhumaines. Les migrants arrêtés « *sont couchés à même le sol. Dans le rapport, on montre des photos avec des matelas qui sont vraiment les uns à côté des autres. Ils n’ont pas de couverture et ils ont les vêtements qu’ils avaient le jour de leur arrestation. C’était une période plutôt chaude, donc ils sont encore juste en tee-shirt et en short et se plaignent énormément du froid* ».
Par ailleurs, *« il y a une toilette qui est ouverte la journée. La nuit, elle est fermée, donc ils sont obligés d’uriner dans des bouteilles en plastique qui sont laissées juste à côté de leur tête. On a des photos aussi qui en attestent. L’accès aux soins est extrêmement limité. On peut voir que des personnes qui ont des pansements. Quatre personnes en ce moment sont très gravement malades à l’intérieur et ne sont pas du tout soignées* ». De nombreux cas de violence sont signalés lorsque les forces de l’ordre viennent le matin pour appeler les personnes expulsées ou à l’aéroport, au moment d’embarquer, quand certains résistent.
Cette situation déplorable doit interpeller les consciences africaines pour qu’une solution appropriée soit trouvéeafin de préserver la dignité des personnes qui se trouvent dans cette situation peu enviable.
**Le cas de l’Algérie**
Tout comme au Maroc, les migrants qui ont trouvé refuge en Algérie subissent un traitement inhumain de la part de leurs « frères ». L’OIM a critiqué à plusieurs reprises le traitement des migrants africains par ce pays, et notamment les opérations de rapatriement forcé. Mais pour les autorités de ce pays, cette opération de rapatriement est légale. « *L’Algérie va poursuivre les opérations de reconduite aux frontières en conformité avec les dispositions des conventions internationales ratifiées et en application des accords bilatéraux de réadmission* », souligne une autorité.
La plupart des migrants sont rapatriés au Niger dans des conditions rocambolesques. Pour un responsable au ministère de l’Intérieur, Alger et Niamey ont conclu un accord de rapatriement des migrants nigériens en situation illégale, dont la majorité pratique la mendicité sur la voie publique. « *Il ne s’agit pas d’expulsions mais de mise en œuvre d’un accord bilatéral* », a-t-il précisé.
S’agissant des migrants clandestins des pays de l’Afrique occidentale, la plupart *« ne disposent pas de document de voyages ou d’identité et sont refoulés, en exécution de la législation en vigueur* », a précisé ce responsable.
Ces rapatriements « sauvages » sont dénoncés par l’ONU. Un responsable des droits de l’homme aux Nations unies a appelé l’Algérie à « *cesser immédiatement les expulsions de migrants* » africains vers le Niger, dans un rapport. « *J’appelle le gouvernement algérien à cesser immédiatement les expulsions collectives de migrants* » africains « *vers le Niger* », a écrit Felipe Gonzalez Morales, Rapporteur spécial de l’ONU sur les droits de l’Homme des migrants, à l’issue d’une mission au Niger du 1erau 8 octobre.
Selon les estimations de l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM), l’Algérie a expulsé vers le Niger 35 600 Nigériens depuis 2014 – dont plus de 12.000 depuis le début 2018 – ainsi que plus de 8 000 migrants d’Afrique de l’Ouest depuis septembre 2017. Parmi ces derniers, de nombreux migrants « *vivaient et travaillaient depuis plusieurs années en Algérie, où leurs enfants étaient nés et scolarisés* », s’est indigné M. Morales.
Le rapport décrit un peu les conditions dans lesquelles ces renvois sont effectués. « *Les migrants sont raflés à leurs domiciles en pleine nuit* », « *sans même avoir le temps de s’habiller, de prendre leurs affaires et leurs économies* ». Ils sont emmenés dans des postes de police, « *battus* » puis déportés par bus vers la frontière du Niger, où ils doivent marcher pour rejoindre la ville la plus proche, déplore le rapport.
L’OIM a émis des critiques à plusieurs reprises sur le traitement des migrants africains par l’Algérie, et notamment ces opérations de rapatriement forcé. Alger avait réfuté en juillet les accusations de mauvais traitement. Felipe Gonzalez Morales a par ailleurs appelé dans son rapport le Niger à réformer sa loi (votée en 2015) contre le trafic de migrants, jugeant qu’elle pénalisait autant les migrants que les trafiquants, tou
t en saluant les efforts d’accueil déployés par ce pays pauvre d’Afrique de l’Ouest, un des principaux pays de transit de migrants vers l’Europe.
Cette situation constitue une véritable honte pour l’Afrique. On ne peut pas comprendre que les pays infligent de tels traitements à leurs frères du même continent. Les dirigeants africains sont les véritables responsables de cette situation. Même en décembre 2017, lors du sommet UE-UA à Abidjan en Côte d’Ivoire, les Présidents africains avaient plaidé pour une solution africaine à cette crise migratoire. Presque un an après, c’est le statu quo. Tout simplement regrettable.
***ShalomAmetokpo***
**Categories:** COUNTRIES
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, digital Rights, Justice, migrants
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### [Building Effective Pan-African Solidarity between Africa and the Caribbean](https://www.africansrising.org/gambia-free-dr-janneh-2/)
**Published:** October 6, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for peace, justice, and dignity demands the immediate release and acquittal of comrade Dr. Amadou Scattred Janneh. We have been blessed to count Dr. Janneh amongst our ranks, he is a decent fellow African who continues to support worthy causes across borders.
**Content:**
Recently St. Kitts and Nevis established [diplomatic relations](https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/local-news/federation-republic-of-togo-establish-diplomatic-relations/) with Togo as part of the twin-island federation’s attempt to expand its diplomatic relations with African countries. Earlier this year representatives from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the African Union (AU) met to [discuss](https://caricom.org/media-center/communications/press-releases/caricom-and-the-african-union-discuss-formalising-relationship) building ties between the Caribbean and Africa, but St. Kitts and Nevis’ recent actions regarding Togo raises the question of what type of bonds should African and Caribbean countries be building with each other? Does unity between the African diaspora and the African continent mean ignoring poor governance and dictatorships? Togo’s present government is the oldest military dictatorship on the African continent. This is a regime that has routinely engaged in imprisoning, torturing, and killing critics of the government. This is the type of government that St. Kitts and Nevis has opted to establish diplomatic ties with. When Winnie Mandela passed earlier this year, Prime Minister Timothy Harris of St. Kitts paid [tribute](http://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/regional/st-kitts-nevis-honours-winnie-mandelas-contributions/) to her contributions to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, but this same admiration of African freedom fighters apparently does not extend to the many brave men and women that have risked their lives to oppose the dictatorship in Togo.
We, in the diaspora, were very supportive of the liberation struggles against racist colonial regimes, but we have not been as supportive of the struggles against dictatorship and poor governance as we need to be. This was an issue that Eusi Kwayana and Horace Campbell raised when they wrote an article titled, “[Pan-Africanists: Our collective duty to Zimbabwe](https://www.pambazuka.org/pan-africanism/pan-africanists-our-collective-duty-zimbabwe).” In their article, the two criticized Pan-Africanists in the diaspora for supporting Robert Mugabe, while remaining silent about the abuses of power that were taking place in Zimbabwe under Mugabe’s presidency. They write: “One of the tragedies of the post-liberation Zimbabwean society was the massacre of thousands of citizens of the Southwestern region of the country. Progressive Pan Africanists were silent when these massacres of the Ndebele took place in the early eighties. We, by and large, ignored these atrocities in the interests of solidarity with the dominant force in the country, and the need to not to make too much of small skirmishes, lest we ‘play into the hands of imperialism.’” Some of us in the diaspora believe that to express any type of criticism against an African government would help to promote the divide and conquer tactic that imperialists have been using against African people for centuries. Kwayana and Campbell, argued, that the best way to “keep the enemy at bay is to have a praxis of respect for all national forces and apply the highest principles of our culture as an indigenous method for the resolution of conflict.” They also argued that the international Pan-African movement would have actually helped Zimbabwe more by providing constructive criticism when the flaws in Mugabe’s government began to emerge.
Many of us in the diaspora admire the legacy of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, we have to understand that there are many men and women across the African continent that need the same support that South Africa received during its fight against apartheid. We in the diaspora were rightfully outraged over how Mandela and others in South Africa were imprisoned for daring to stand against injustices, but where is that same outrage over the political prisoners who are being held in countries such as Togo, Cameroon, Uganda, and Rwanda? In the 1970s and 1980s, various people in the diaspora called for the apartheid regime in South Africa to be boycotted and isolated, but the same outrage does not seem to apply to African dictators like Faure Gnassingbe.
Part of the problem is that many people in the diaspora who refer to themselves as Pan-Africanists really do not care about the liberation of African people. These are often people that have their own agenda. This is especially true of leaders in the Caribbean, many of whom have co-opted Pan-Africanism to help advance their own selfish political ambitions but have no serious regard for Africa or African people.
One example of this was Patrick Manning, a former prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago annually celebrates Emancipation Day, which is the day that slavery in the British Caribbean was abolished. A number of African heads of states and other prominent individuals from Africa have visited Trinidad for this occasion. In 2007, Yoweri Museveni [visited](http://www.triniview.com/emancipation/2007/0608072.html) Trinidad for the Emancipation Day celebration. No concerns were expressed regarding the human rights situation in Uganda under Museveni’s presidency because the reality is that Prime Minister Manning was not interested in the political situation in Uganda. Prime Minister Manning was not even interested in promoting African culture in his own country. Manning chastised one of his political opponents for [wearing a dashiki](https://www.stabroeknews.com/2010/news/regional/04/24/kamla-surrounded-by-strong-dangerous-men-says-manning/), implying that dashikis are a relic of the past that have no place in Trinidadian society. The irony of those comments is that Manning himself had worn a dashiki for the Emancipation Day celebration, but like so many Caribbean politicians, Manning was exploiting the Pan-African spirit of the Emancipation Day celebrations to help further his own political agenda. Manning did not truly care about promoting African culture in Trinidad, nor did he care about advancing Africa’s interests. Manning did not even apparently care about the suffering Africans in his own country despite the fact that many of his own citizens in Trinidad and Tobago live in poverty, Manning saw fit to use tax money to build himself a $244 million [mansion](http://www.trinidadandtobagonews.com/blog/?p=978).
In 2013, the government of South Africa decided to [posthumously give](http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Anger-over-South-Africa-award-to-Burnham_14152336) the Oliver Tambo Award to Forbes Burnham, the former president of Guyana. This move created a bit of a controversy in the Caribbean, where Burnham’s legacy is a very controversial one. Burnham was the prime minister (later president) of Guyana from the 1966 Guyana’s independence until his death in 1985. During that period Guyana became one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere. Burnham maintained himself in power for as long as he did through rigging elections. Burnham also took steps to restrict press freedom in Guyana. Critics of Burnham’s regime were often harassed and mistreated by the government. Walter Rodney, who was the most prominent critic of Burnham’s government, was assassinated in 1980. Rodney was killed by an explosive device which was disguised as a walkie-talkie. The government never launched an investigation into Rodney’s death, although they claimed that Rodney had blown himself up with his own bomb. Dr. Rupert Lewis, who was among those who opposed this decision by South Africa, stated: “It is not that Burnham did not contribute to the anti-apartheid cause, but unlike other Caribbean political leaders of the time, he eliminated individuals in the political opposition within Guyana.”
As Lewis pointed out, Burnham did contribute to the anti-apartheid struggle—in fact, Burnham supported many struggles being fought on the African continent—but Burnham was also a dictator who resorted to rigging elections, stifling press freedom, and eliminating political opposition all in an attempt to retain his power in Guyana. Outwardly Burnham expressed support for the liberation struggles of African people in other parts of the world, but Burnham had little concern about the struggles of the African people in his own country.
As a Pan-Africanist, I would support any initiatives that are intended to unify Africans in the Caribbean with those on the African continent, but I also believe that any successful Pan-African movement has to be rooted in democratic values. Pan-African unity does not mean that we in the diaspora must remain silent about African governments that abuse their powers and exploit their own people. We also have to be very cautious about those leaders in the diaspora that try to exploit Pan-Africanism for their own selfish purposes.
-Dwayne Wong Omowale
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #GambiaHasDecided, #NewGambia, Justice
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### [Joining Forces, Sharing Power: Civil Society Collaborations for the Future](https://www.africansrising.org/joining-forces-sharing-power/)
**Published:** October 21, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Without the support of external funding, the life expectancy of many - if not most - organizations is dramatically low. To avoid these near-choking levels of dependency, CSOs are developing creative strategies to be more self-reliant.
**Content:**
During the Partos Innovation Festival on October 11th, The Spindle and [The Broker](http://www.thebrokeronline.eu/) launched their newest publication ‘Joining Forces, Sharing Power: Civil Society Collaborations for the Future’.
*Joining forces, sharing power* is a follow-up to the 2017 publication *[Activism, artivism, and beyond:](https://www.partos.nl/leestafel/artikel/trendrapport-activism-artivism-and-beyond/) inspiring initiatives of civic power.* This new report showcases the numerous ways in which civil society has managed to bridge gaps, overcome differences, and work together in creative and transformative ways, with likely, as well as unlikely, partners.
Partos and The Spindle joined forces with The Broker to create the book. With the support of [CIVICUS](https://www.civicus.org/) and contributions from [Africans Rising](https://www.africans-rising.org/), they have selected examples of collaborations that are particularly inspiring or innovative. At the Partos Innovation Festival Yannicke Goris, Knowledge Broker and author of the new publication handed the first copy to keynote speaker Tulika Srivastava, who she had interviewed for the book.
The question central to the book is: **how can we make better use of energy, creativity, resources, and competencies organisations and individuals want to share in their strive for a better world?** By joining forces and sharing power opportunities arise for inclusive and sustainable development. Money is no longer the dominant factor in this: it’s about equal collaborations and connections between people, organisations and communities.
Over the course of six chapters, readers are made familiar with the most creative and transformative ways of cooperation taking place today. For many civil society organizations, traditional donor funds still constitute an indispensable source of income. Without the support of external funding, the life expectancy of many – if not most – organizations is dramatically low. To avoid these dangerous levels of dependency, CSOs are developing creative strategies to be more self-reliant. Increasingly, we are working together with actors that are more grounded in the communities they serve rather than with traditional governments and multilateral institutions and devising collaborative methods that differ significantly from donor-recipient constructions.
In chapter 4, the creators of this publication take a closer look at our goal to be supported primarily by resources raised by and within the African continent and the African Diaspora. Our movement’s sustainability strategy has a double purpose. First, by relying on our African constituency for funding, the movement avoids becoming dependent on external donors. More importantly, through its resource strategy, Africans Rising fosters a sense of community and (co-)ownership among our community.
Have we interested you in the new publication?
You can download ‘Joining forces, sharing power’ [here, ](https://www.partos.nl/fileadmin/files/Pdfs/Partos_Book2018_Final_links.pdf)or send an email to for a hardcopy.
**Categories:** Documents, Media Release, News and Media, Work With Us
**Tags:** #GambiaHasDecided, #NewGambia, Justice
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### [Africans Rising Demands Justice for Dr. Amadou Scattred Janneh](https://www.africansrising.org/gambia-free-dr-janneh/)
**Published:** October 3, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We have been blessed to count Dr. Janneh amongst our ranks, he is a decent fellow African who continues to support worthy causes across borders.
**Content:**
Africans Rising for peace, justice, and dignity demands the immediate release and acquittal of comrade Dr. Amadou Scattred Janneh. We have been blessed to count Dr. Janneh amongst our ranks, he is a decent fellow African who continues to support worthy causes across borders.
Dr. Janneh was the former Minister of Information and Communication in the Gambia, he was sentenced to life in prison for treason after distributing T-shirts with the slogan “End to Dictatorship Now”. After international protest from organizations including Amnesty International and an appeal by US activist [Jesse Jackson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Jackson "Jesse Jackson"), Janneh was pardoned and returned to the US. At the dawn of the Gambian revolution, Janneh returned home and has remained faithful to his fight against corruption and injustice especially in his hometown, [Gunjur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunjur "Gunjur") in the [Kombo South](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombo_South "Kombo South") district.
Dr.Janneh’s arrest is in connection with Golden Lead’s recent scandal. Golden Lead is a Chinese fish meal processing company that went rogue and was fishing illegally fishing in the Gambian waters. Not only was the Golden Lead fishing illegally, but they were also disposing on their ship’s waste through giant pipes across Gunjur’s beautiful coastal line. This invasive act triggered many of the local youth and activists, they demanded that their newly appointed government stops such an injustice and in the absence of any action, they took matters into their own hands and [dismantled the pipe themselves](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5aqLx5kEyc). Dr.Janneh was among the activists who protested against Golden Lead and he was present when the pipe was being removed by local citizens.
Dr. Amadou Janneh’s subsequent detention at the Gunjur police station and seizure of his US passport was in relation to his activism against coastal pollution by Golden Lead. The Africans Rising community sees this as an outrageous attack on Dr. Janneh’s rights, it is also an unacceptable insult to the dignity of our Gambian brothers and sisters who continue to walk on an untraveled path of positive change across their country.
The police officers arrested Dr. Janneh at his uncle’s funeral service, at the Gunjur cemetery. He was, however, [released yesterday evening](https://twitter.com/GreenWWarriors/status/1047217792817274880) on police bail in the sum of D500,000. He was asked to report to Brikama Police Station on Wednesday, October 3rd. Earlier today, Dr. Janneh was charged and detained again at the Brikama Police Station.
These are similar situations that our fellow Gambians bravely confronted during the reign of dictator Yahya Jammeh. Injustices like these across the continent continue to the raise the bar of selective justice. The speedy release of Dr. Janneh will signal the fair operations of the Gambia’s justice system, it would also reassure us all that certain Gambian institutions are not being tampered with by foreign investors. To Dr. Janneh, we stand with you brother, with our hearts and souls.
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #GambiaHasDecided, #NewGambia, Justice
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### [Fighting Dictators Means Fighting the Institutions that Empower Them](https://www.africansrising.org/fighting-dictators-means-fighting-the-institutions-that-empower-them/)
**Published:** September 23, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We can look at Togo as an example where this type of challenge will be encountered because Togo has been under the rule of a dictatorship for more than five decades. From 1967 until the present Togo has only known two presidents; Gnassingbe Eyadema and his son Faure.
**Content:**
We have seen time and time again in Africa that simply removing a dictator does not remove the institutions through which dictators maintain themselves in power. For example, Nigeria is no longer under military rule, yet the military continues to [commit](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-security-amnesty/nigerias-military-committed-war-crimes-crimes-against-humanity-amnesty-idUSKCN1IP00D) human rights abuses in Nigeria because none of the Nigerian governments have made a serious attempt to reform the military. The military dictatorship is no longer an issue in Nigeria, but Nigeria continues to suffer the consequences that have been caused by years of military rule and abuse. Earlier this year a university lecturer in the Gambia was [arrested](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/02/ismaila-ceesay-university-of-the-gambia-protest) and questioned without just cause. This type of thing was a common practice under Yahya Jammeh’s reign, but even though Jammeh is no longer in power the police force continues to operate in a similar manner. Uganda has been in the news recently because of the arrest and torture of [Bobi Wine](https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/talktojazeera/2018/09/exclusive-interview-bobi-wine-defiant-torture-180906145436379.html). Yoweri Museveni was considered by some to be part of a [“new breed”](http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/PeoplePower/What-has-become-of-the-new-breed-of-leaders/689844-3134638-hficv1z/index.html) of African leaders, but in the three decades that he has been the president of Uganda he has merely continued many of the practices of those dictators who were in power before him, such as Milton Obete and Idi Amin. When dictators leave office—by dying in power, resigning, or being removed by force—they leave behind the institutions which they used to maintain themselves in power and those institutions often continue to be utilized by the successors of those dictators. This is why it is not enough to remove an individual dictator. The entire system has to be reconstructed so that the abuses do not continue.
We can look at Togo as an example where this type of challenge will be encountered because Togo has been under the rule of a dictatorship for more than five decades. From 1967 until the present Togo has only known two presidents; Gnassingbe Eyadema and his son Faure. Entire generations of Togolese have never known what it is like to live in a country that is not under the rule of a military dictatorship. Once the Gnassingbe regime is finally removed from power the challenge will be building new political institutions, which will be especially challenging given that over the last five decades the Gnassingbe family has not established any political institutions from which future generations can build on. There is also the risk that the next president to take over in Togo may continue some of the oppressive tactics of the Gnassingbe regime. For example, if the military is not reformed then a post-Gnassingbe Togo can find itself in a situation like Nigeria where the military continues to abuse its power.
In my book *Faure Must Go,* I compared Togo’s situation with similar situations in two Caribbean nations; Haiti and the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. I used both nations as an example of some of the challenges that Togo will have to experience once the Gnassingbe dynasty is finally gone. Like Togo, Haiti went through the experience of being under the domination of a brutal dictatorship that was passed from father to son. When François Duvalier died his son Jean-Claude Duvalier took over and continued his father’s regime. The people of Haiti finally put an end to nearly three decades of a dictatorial rule when their protests forced Jean-Claude Duvalier to step down as president—this is essentially what the people of Togo have been trying to accomplish with their resistance. The end of the Duvalier regime did not bring an end to corruption and misrule in Haiti, however. A recent example of this were the [protests](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/strike-shuts-down-haiti-capital-after-three-days-protests-n889986) in Haiti in July over the government’s decision to raise fuel prices.
Unlike Haiti and Togo, Antigua has never been under an outright dictatorship, but corruption, nepotism, and family dynasties have all existed in Antigua. Vere Bird was democratically elected as the first prime minister of Antigua in 1981. During his years in office, he and his family enriched themselves. Vere Bird, Jr., the eldest of Vere Bird’s children, became a cabinet minister. He was also implicated in numerous scandals. This includes a scandal in which Israeli arms were [smuggled](https://www.nytimes.com/1990/06/16/world/island-s-hushed-scandals-unhushed.html) into Colombia through Antigua. The scandal forced Vere Bird, Jr. to resign. Lester Bird is the second oldest of Vere Bird’s children. He served as a cabinet minister and when his father resigned in 1994, Lester Bird took over as prime minister. He remained the president of Antigua and Barbuda until 2004. The Birds also owned a family radio station which became a source of [dispute](http://articles.latimes.com/1989-04-19/news/mn-2059_1_antigua-labor-party-patriarch-sixth-five-year-term/3) between some of Vere Bird’s sons. The Birds established a family dynasty over Antigua and Barbuda. According to Roswald Bird, Vere Bird’s third son, the Birds were “born to rule.” The people of Antigua did not share this view. They became frustrated with the various scandals and after the previously mentioned Israeli arms scandal protestors took the streets holding placards that declared “The Birds Must Go!” They did not want Vere Bird alone gone; they wanted the entire family dynasty gone.
As I pointed out previously, Antigua was never ruled by a dictatorship like Haiti and Togo were, yet we still see the same features of a single family using its political position to enrich itself at the expense of the masses. This type of political culture still exists in Antigua and Barbuda today, which is why the current prime minister of Antigua, Gaston Browne, can request that his salary as the prime minister be [increased](https://antiguaobserver.com/gaston-browne-wants-higher-pay-for-ministers/) despite the fact that he was already a[ millionaire](https://antiguaobserver.com/browne-says-his-worth-was-30-million-dollars-before-being-elected/) before becoming prime minister. Antigua’s example shows that corrupt leadership can even exist in situations where there is no dictatorship. We have seen this throughout Africa as well.
The thing that Africans must keep in mind is that removing individual dictators is not enough to establish truly free and democratic societies. The institutions that dictators use to maintain themselves in power have to be restructured as well. Examples of these institutions include military and security forces, which are often used to intimidate and brutalise the populating into submission; media which is often controlled by dictators to help foster a cult of personality and to spread their propaganda; or national constitutions which fail to properly check the power of political leaders, who are often able to simply alter the constitution whenever it is to their benefit, such as when Gnassingbe Eyadema decided to alter Togo’s constitution to run for a [third term](https://www.businessinsider.com/r-togo-must-introduce-two-term-limit-swiftly-to-prevent-crisis-un-2017-9).
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** Africa, dictatorship
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### [The Executive Council of the African Union moves towards dismantling the main body tasked with the protection of human rights in Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/the-executive-council-of-the-african-union-moves-towards-dismantling-the-main-body-tasked-with-the-protection-of-human-rights-in-africa/)
**Published:** September 13, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In the thirty years since its establishment, the ACHPR has drawn attention to provided redress and remedies for those who have been subjected to human rights violations across the continent.
**Content:**
**JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA.**
The signatories of this statement are deeply concerned about the recent attacks on the independence of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and the dire implication this has for human rights on the continent.
In the thirty years since its establishment, the ACHPR has drawn attention to provided redress and remedies for those who have been subjected to human rights violations across the continent. Notable successes include instructing the Nigerian government to pay compensation to the Ogoni people who experienced a range of rights violations due to oil extractivism and environmental degradation; provided redress to women who suffered sexual violence during public demonstrations and stopped those who had not received fair trials from being executed and recognised the right to development in Egypt and interpreted the only international human rights treaty that recognises land and indigenous people’s rights in Kenya.
The ACHPR has also set progressive human rights norms on a range of other ‘controversial’ issues – from abortion to sexual orientation and expression. It has been no secret, nor come as any surprise, that the decisions taken by the ACHPR have not always received the full support of member states.
Over the years, the ACHPR has been subject to various threats and attempts to undermine its credibility and independence by individual state parties and the African Union as a whole. These attempts to undermine and restrict the work of the ACHPR mirror similar attacks on the global human rights system in a world increasingly characterised by autocratic and populist governments. It is also an illustration of leaders not wanting to be held accountable for human rights violations, and the lack of redress at the national level for these violations happening under their watch. The recent decision of the Executive Council1 of the African Union is yet another clear example of this.
**A ‘functional’ independence?**
The decision prescribes a new interpretation of the ACHPR’s independence, described as being of a ‘functional’ nature. The decision further states that the ACHPR is not independent from the organs that created it. The decision is incorrect in this regard. The ACHPR is created by the African Charter and not by AU organs and also gets its power and mandate from this Charter. The systems of protection of human rights that were built after 1948 were designed to have judicial
or quasi-judicial mechanisms and procedures precisely to protect the individuals from the unchecked power of nation-states. Existing legal principles confirm that the ACHPR as a quasi-judicial body is characterised by three types of independence: functional, institutional and financial independence.
The commissioners elected to the secretariat of the ACHPR are expected to function in their individual capacity to objectively promote, protect and investigate human rights abuses of all African States. The ACHPR cannot carry out its mandate if, as spelt out by the decisions of the Executive Council, its first accountability and responsibility is towards member states of the AU, instead of upholding the human rights of the very people it was created to serve. Human rights violations & accountable States The Executive Council also expressed concern that the ACHPR was acting as an appellate body and that this undermines national legal systems. This argument echoes defences put forward by states not wishing to comply with international human rights norms and standards under the guise that these undermine ‘national sovereignty’. This position contradicts one of the main purposes of the ACHPR: to provide recourse when national legal systems fail to provide appropriate remedies to victims of human rights violations.
The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights requires individuals to exhaust remedies that are available at the national level before approaching the ACHPR. Some “regional” justice systems that are meant to fill the gap between continental and national systems are inaccessible and inefficient. While the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights holds a complementary mandate to the ACHPR, only 8 of the 53 AU member States have accepted its jurisdiction. By asking States to withdraw the power of the ACHPR to interpret the African Charter, the Executive Council is effectively trying to restrict access to justice for citizens of the other 45 countries, leading to impunity. Shrinking civil society space.
The AU decision also signals increasing restrictions and barriers for civil society organisations participation in the ACHPR. The decision requires that the ACHPR revises criteria for granting and withdrawing observer status for NGOs to be aligned with the existing criteria used by the AU for the accreditation of NGOs. In addition, the decision requires that the revised criteria take into account African values and traditions. Flowing from these directives, the decision also requires that the ACHPR withdraw the accreditation of the Coalition of African Lesbians as an NGO with observer status. The effect of the decision in this regard has a direct impact on all civil society organisations who are currently accredited by the ACHPR and all those who may seek future accreditation. This part of the decision threatens the participation of all 517 NGOs who currently hold observer status and who are preoccupied with advancing and defending human rights on the continent. The decision lacks legal force: the African Charter expressly gives the ACHPR the power to make its own rules to govern its work. The ACHPR has set its own criteria for accreditation and withdrawal of observer status to NGOs.The AU accreditation criteria is cumbersome and far too onerous for NGOs to meet.
Furthermore, we must also emphasise that by imposing its conservative reading of the ‘African Values’ principles of the Charter, the Executive Council is leading the ACHPR to default on set human rights standards. Traditional values have often been used on the continent to attack or undermine women’s rights, and this interpretation of the Charter poses a threat to the work and the gains that the women’s rights movement has been able to achieve at the ACHPR. The withdrawal of CAL observer status to the ACHPR, a sign the ACHPR has lost its independence by providing as the only motivation the Executive Council decision, is not only the expression of a homophobic and misogynic backlash. This withdrawal is being used by member states of the AU as an easy scapegoat to potentially limit civil society participation in human rights mechanisms on the continent.
**Impunity and Accountability**
While this decision was taken over two months ago, the lack of information about the African human rights systems has made it easier it to escape the public’s attention. The African States have demonstrated time and time again their desire to violate human rights with impunity: withdrawals, or threats of withdrawals from the International Criminal Court, closure of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) tribunal and ongoing attempts to undermine and weaken national judicial institutions.
**I support an *\#***IndependentACHPR !
We ask you to support our campaign for the independence of the ACHPR by:
- Following our campaign to see how you can support. Get in touch with us! For more information please contact: amanda@cal.org.za
- Publicly condemning these attempts by the Executive Council to stifle the fundamental ideals of our very existence such as equality, non-discrimination, participation and representation and asking your state representatives to bring a human rights discourse and strong and independent institutions back on the table to build the Africa we want;
- Signing on to the statement to present a united front of CSOs and NGOs organising to protect and preserve an independent ACHPR.
We call upon the ACHPR to resist interference and attacks from the AU policy organs and uphold its independence.
We call upon States to speak out and counter the anti-human rights propaganda and the dismantling of the African human rights system. We call upon States to resist efforts from tyrannical and dictatorial regimes to export oppression to the only remaining body that is accessible and has provided hope to Africans over the years;
We need you to help us mobilise all Africans to save the ACHPR.
1 Assembly/AU /Dec.690-712(XXXI)
https://au.int/sites/default/files/decisions/34634-assembly\_au\_dec\_690\_-\_712\_xxxi\_e.pdf
Ex.CL/AU/Dec. 1008-1030(XXXIII)
https://au.int/sites/default/files/decisions/34635-ex\_cl\_dec\_1008\_-1030\_xxxiii\_e.pdf
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For more information, please contact:
Delane Kalembo: delane@amsher.org
Caroline Tagny: caroline@cal.org.za
To add the signature of your organisation to this statement, please contact: amanda@cal.org.za
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Lessons from South Sudan’s Civil War](https://www.africansrising.org/lessons-from-south-sudans-civil-war/)
**Published:** September 10, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The issue in the Sudan was not that the “Black African” south needed to be liberated from the “Arab” north. Those distinctions were the product of European and Arab imperialism in the Sudan.
**Content:**
The ongoing civil war in South Sudan offers important lessons about effective and ineffective ways to produce a change in Africa. The conflict that caused the separation between Sudan and South Sudan is one that traces its roots to the European and Arabic conquests of Sudan. Sudan’s name is itself a reflection of these foreign conquests because the name Sudan comes from the Arabic phrase “bilad al-sudan,” which means “land of the blacks” in Arabic. Africans in the Sudan put up fierce resistance against the Islamic invasions, but over time those in the north adopted the Arabic religion and culture of the invaders. The southern portion of Sudan continued to practice their traditional religious beliefs, as well as Christianity. British colonial rule helped to further entrench the ethnic and cultural differences between those in the north and those in the south so that by the time Sudan became independent there was a clear distinction between the “Arab” north and the “Black African” south.
During the colonial period, the British developed the north and south very differently. The north received more attention from the British administration, whereas the south was [neglected](http://www.jpanafrican.org/docs/vol4no10/4.10Beyond.pdf). Darfur, which is located in the north, was also neglected by the British administration. The result of this was that the people of Darfur were excluded from the Arabic ruling class in the north after Sudan became independent. When Sudan became independent the nation was dominated primarily by the Arabised elite in the north. The northern elites had marginalised those in the south and had even tried to impose their Arab identity on the rest of the nation. This led to two separate civil wars between the northern government and rebels in the south. The second of these civil wars resulted in South Sudan becoming a separate nation of its own. There was also a civil war between Darfur and the Sudanese government as well, which has resulted in genocide and widespread rape in Darfur.
There are many examples of opposition groups in Africa that have turned to armed rebellion to oppose oppressive governments. The problem with this form of resistance is that these rebel groups often behave just as badly as the governments that they oppose.
The rebels in the South were no different. The Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), which was led by John Garang from the beginning of the war in 1983 until his death in 2005, was the largest and most powerful of the southern rebel groups that fought against the Sudanese government. Under Garang the SPLA became a very autocratic military organisation and one which frequently targeted civilians. Dr. Peter Nyaba, who was a former military officer with the SPLA, [stated,](http://www.espac.org/spla_pages/spla_fit_to_govern.asp)
> “The SPLA training camps themselves resembled concentration camps in which the recruits and prospective SPLA soldiers are brutalised, dehumanised and de-revolutionised. It was here that the SPLA officers and men internalised oppression and brutality. Once they were deployed at the war front, their first victims became civilians, whom they now terrorised, brutalised, raped, murdered and dehumanised.”
Any group that feels it is necessary to take up arms to end oppression has to be cautious about the potential of becoming as brutal as or even more brutal than the oppressive forces that they are fighting against. They also have to be cautious of the fact that violence is not something that can be easily turned off like a switch. Armed conflicts can create a pervasive cycle of violence, which is precisely what we are seeing right now in South Sudan.
The main victims of South Sudan’s civil war are civilians, who have endured being tortured, raped, and murdered by armed combatants. Since the civil war began in 2013, an estimated 300,000 people have been killed. Millions more have been displaced.
The atrocities being inflicted on civilians during South Sudan’s civil war is a continuation of the violence that was being carried out by the SPLA and other southern rebel groups during the war against the Sudanese government.
The other issue with such intense violence is that it creates divisions, especially in countries that are as ethnically diverse as South Sudan. Garang envisioned a [“New Sudan”](https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1047&context=forum) in which the Sudanese national identity transcended tribal and religious affiliations, but Garang was himself guilty of fostering tribalism within his own organisation. Garang was from the Dinka people and his faction of the SPLA was dominated primarily by people from his own ethnic group. In 1991, a splinter faction emerged within the SPLA. The new group, the SPLA-Nasir, not only took issue with Garang’s dictatorial leadership methods, but they also espoused secession from Sudan rather than Garang’s vision of building a new Sudan. Garang’s SPLA was supported by the Dinka people, whereas the SPLA-Nasir enjoyed the support of other ethnic groups, especially the Nuer. Another organisation that was formed in 1991 was the Nuer White Army. The Nuer White Army and SPLA-Nasir were responsible for massacring 2,000 Dinka civilians in 1991.
Not only was there a civil war between the government in the north and rebel groups in the south, but there was also a civil war between the southern rebel groups. The conflict among the southern rebels did not simply vanish when South Sudan became independent from Sudan. Salva Kiir, who is the current president of South Sudan, became the leader of the SPLA after Garang died. Riek Machar, who is the former vice president of South Sudan and the main rebel leader, was a former member of SPLA-Nasir. The same political and ethnic divisions that arose in the south during the Second Sudanese Civil War were never resolved and the failure to resolve these issues is the reason why South Sudan has been plunged into a civil war.
South Sudan also provides an example of why secession alone is not a solution. Secession seemed to offer an easy solution to the south’s problem, but it failed to solve the problems that were really at the root of the crisis in Sudan. As flawed as his some of his methods were, Garang’s vision for a unified Sudan was the correct vision for resolving the crisis. He envisioned a national Sudanese identity that transcended tribalism. The issue in Sudan was not that the “Black African” south needed to be liberated from the “Arab” north. Those distinctions were the product of European and Arab imperialism in Sudan. The issue was the lasting impact of foreign imperialism in Sudan and the only way to correct this issue is to create a new national identity. Garang’s vision is even more relevant now given that the role that[ tribalism](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/12/ethnic-cleansing-south-sudan-161201042114805.html) has played in South Sudan’s civil war.
The other problem is the issue of governance. The rebels in the south were fighting against a theocratic dictatorship in the north which was led by Omar al-Bashir, who has ruled the Sudan since he came to power in a military coup in 1989. Rather than building a democratic and decentralised resistance movement, the SPLA was a dictatorial organisation. Southerners [hoped](http://www.southsudannation.com/the-making-of-a-tyrant-out-of-salva-kiir/) that Salva Kiir would be less dictatorial than his predecessor, but that has not been the case. Kiir engaged in repressive tactics to maintain his tight grip on power, which has included [openly threatening](https://globaljournalist.org/2015/08/south-sudan-reporter-killed-in-apparent-targeted-attack/) journalists and [sacking](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jul/24/south-sudan-salva-kiir-sacks-cabinet) public officials who have been critical of him. Despite the fact that government forces have committed a number of atrocities during the civil war Kiir insists that he is [not at fault](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/south-sudan-is-a-disaster-its-president-says-not-my-fault/2017/10/14/e34daabe-b017-11e7-9b93-b97043e57a22_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.77b18852c817).
Using extreme violence against the opposition and exploiting ethnic division are two of the main tactics that African dictators have used to maintain themselves in power. These are tactics that Omar al-Bashir has certainly used to maintain his rule on Sudan. The tragic civil war in South Sudan only demonstrates that you cannot effectively combat a dictator by using the same tactics which that dictator uses. The rebels in Sudan tried this and the people of South Sudan are suffering the consequences because of it.
**Categories:** Actions, News and Media
**Tags:** African wars, dictatorship, rebels, Secession, South Sudan, war
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### [Why the African Union needs to become self-sufficient](https://www.africansrising.org/why-the-african-union-needs-to-become-self-sufficient/)
**Published:** September 5, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
“The reliance of our race upon the progress and achievements of others for a consideration in sympathy, justice and rights is like a dependence upon a broken stick, resting upon which will eventually consign you to the ground.”
-Marcus Garvey
In 2012 Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who was serving as the chairperson for the African Union Commission, expressed [her shock](https://www.news24.com/Drum/Archive/dlamini-zuma-shocked-by-western-funds-report-20170728) to find that more than 97% of the programs in the African Union were funded by donors. Dlamini-Zuma stated: “No liberated mind can think their development agenda can be funded by donors.” In the years since she made those remarks the situation has not radically changed. In July the AU [announced](https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20180706/financial-reforms-african-union-lead-massive-cuts-union%E2%80%99s-budget) that it was making financial reforms to reduce its dependency on foreign funding. This reform also means that the AU’s annual budget will be reduced by 12%.
The challenge that the AU faces in trying to break away from its dependency on foreign donors is that many African countries are not willing to invest in the AU. Good Governance Africa [reported](https://gga.org/the-aus-funding-woes-continue/) on this very issue last year, stating that:
However recent figures from the Centre for Citizens’ Participation in the African Union, which campaigns for the financing of Africa’s integration and development, show that the most indebted were Kenya, Ghana, Libya and Cameroon, as of 30 September 2013. Other countries in arrears were Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Madagascar, Guinea Bissau, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Kenya owed $3.02 million while Ghana and Cameroon owed $1.3 million and $2.9 million respectively. Only 19 member states had cleared their dues, while four — Gabon, Zambia, Nigeria, and Ethiopia — had also paid a proportion of dues in advance for 2014.
This same report noted that three to five countries default on their payment each year. The issue is not so much that member states lack the money to pay their contributions to the AU. The issue is that many of them simply aren’t committed to shifting the AU into a completely African-funded institution. In 2017, Robert Mugabe [donated](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-zimbabwe-mugabe/mugabe-donates-1-million-to-african-union-idUSKBN19O1UY) $1 million to the AU to set an example for other African countries. Mugabe stated, “Africa needs to finance its own programs. Institutions like the AU cannot rely on donor funding as the model, it’s not sustainable.” Mugabe also expressed concern that foreign funding allows other powers to interfere with the work of the AU. This was precisely the issue that came up earlier this year when it was[ reported](https://qz.com/africa/1192493/china-spied-on-african-union-headquarters-for-five-years/) that China placed listening bugs in the AU headquarters. This is the same headquarters that China built for the AU. The Chinese also built the same computer network that they were allegedly spying on for five years. The report claimed that the Chinese inserted “backdoors” into the AU’s network which allowed them to transfer data. The Chinese government denied the allegations, but the whole controversy could have been avoided had the AU built its own network in the first place.
The lack of funding has also impeded the AU’s ability to independently resolve political issues. In 2013, the chairperson of the AU, Boni Yayi, [called](https://www.reuters.com/article/mali-canada/african-union-head-wants-nato-to-help-fight-mali-rebels-idINDEE9070DB20130108) for NATO to intervene to help fight terrorism in Mali. When France, Britain or other European countries experience acts of terrorism they never call for the assistance of African governments, but African countries remain dependent on foreign powers to solve these issues, and typically the foreign intervention only makes the situation worse, as was the case of the NATO intervention in Libya. Yayi, the former president of Benin, apparently did not learn the lesson from the failures of NATO’s intervention in Libya and decided to invite NATO to intervene in Mali. Western intervention has never resolved the issue of terrorism, but it has often exacerbated the problem. Another example of this is in Somalia, where repeated foreign meddling led to the rise of terrorist organizations such as al-Shabaab. It is for this reason that the AU has to be more proactive in solving their continental problems rather than hoping that foreign intervention will resolve these problems. To accomplish this goal African leaders must make a serious effort to invest the necessary funds and resources that are required to strengthen the AU.
-Dwayne Wong Omowale
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Africans Rising calls for mobilisation to restore peace in Cameroon](https://www.africansrising.org/peace-in-cameroon/)
**Published:** August 31, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Since the end of 2016, this Central African nation is going through a major crisis which, in its English-speaking part, pits the army against insurgents who are demanding independence from the central government. The insurgents who are demanding independence chose Buea as the "capital" of the self- proclaimed the state of Ambazonia, which is not recognised by the international community.
**Content:**
### Press Release
**Dakar, August 30, 2018** – The pan-African organisation Africans Rising issued a solemn appeal on Thursday, August 30, 2018, in Dakar, to all peace- and justice-loving Africans and citizens of the world, for concerted efforts to restore peace in Cameroon.
This call is also directed, to the African Union, African subregional organisations, and all governments to actively engage in the search for peace.
Since the end of 2016, this Central African nation is going through a major crisis. In the anglophone regions, it pits the army against insurgents, who are demanding independence from the central government. The insurgents, who are demanding independence, chose Buea as the “capital” of the self-proclaimed state of Ambazonia, which is not recognised by the international community.
From July 31 to August 2, 2018, an Africans Rising mission visited Buea, 71 kilometers from Douala, to assess the situation and meet with women of the civil society engaged in various socio-economic development activities.
The visit showed that the civilian populations, particularly women, are caught in the crossfire as collateral victims of the conflict. They expressed their yearning for peace, even though they are struggling to make their voices heard. The Africans Rising delegation also found out that the conflict particularly affects women and children, who are displaced in camps within their own country but are not provided with any external aid.
Most of these displaced people suffer from malnutrition and live in precarious conditions. On June 25th, 2018, they were an estimated 160,000 displaced people, according to the UN. Among these displaced persons are more than 50,000 pupils and students, now separated from their homes and unable to continue their education. Africans Rising is particularly concerned about these young people and their future.
“We can no longer allow this to happen, the future of these young people and children is at stake, but also that of the entire Cameroonian nation,” said Coumba Toure, coordinator of Africans Rising.
“As Africans, it is our responsibility to act and find solutions on our own instead of expecting them from outside. We believe it is possible. The first and most urgent thing is to stop the abuses on both sides, as they threaten to drive the country into an open civil war,” Toure added.
While in Buea, the Africans Rising delegation attended a “Women’s Peace Summit” during which women from Cameroon pledged to raise public awareness inside and outside the country about the tragedies they are experiencing, in total silence.
“Beyond military operations, there is an ongoing human drama that particularly affects civilian populations, citizens in rural areas and all this is taking place in absolute silence. It is our duty to put an end to this hidden and nameless tragedy before it is too late,” said Farida Nabourema, head of mobilization at Africans Rising.
“We call upon all Africans to use any leverage at their disposal to take concrete action and help our brothers and sisters in Cameroon to return to peace,” added Ms. Nabourema.
For more information:
**Coumba Touré**
coumba@africans-rising.org
**Farida Nabourema**
farida@africans-rising.org
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media, Statement
---
### [Togo : deux membres de « Nubueke » recouvrent leur liberté, d’autres activistes toujours maintenus en prison](https://www.africansrising.org/togo-deux-membres-de-nubueke-recouvrent-leur-liberte-dautres-activistes-toujours-maintenus-en-prison/)
**Published:** February 1, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Le Mouvement Africans Rising, qui a toujours œuvré pour la libération de ces activistes se réjoui et profite de l’occasion pour demander au gouvernement togolais de libérer d’autres activistes comme Assiba Johnson, Foly Satchivi et bien d’autres.
**Content:**
***Alors que personne ne s’y attendait pas véritablement, certains détenus d’opinion ont été élargis ce 31 janvier 2019 au Togo. Ils sont une quarantaine à sortir des geôles sur toute l’étendue du territoire togolais. Parmi eux, on retrouve les deux membres du Mouvement Nubueke qui croupissent depuis plus d’un an à la prison civile de Lomé pour de fallacieux motifs. Il s’agit bien évidemment de Messenth Kokodoko et de Joseph EZA. Cette libération bien que salutaire, contraste avec le maintien en détention d’autres prisonniers politiques.*** Ils sont enfin libres ! Eux, ce sont les membres du Mouvement Nubueke qui croupissaient dans l’enfer de la prison civile de Lomé. Que l’attente fut longue surtout pour les familles qui étaient désemparées par cette absence qui devenait de plus en plus interminable. Mais c’est à la surprise générale qu’ils ont été élargis ce 31 janvier. C’est le Conseil de ministre de la veille qui avait annoncé les couleurs. « *Le Président de la République, SEM Faure Essozimna GNASSINGBE a, au premier point, donné des instructions au gouvernement pour que soit poursuivie la prise des mesures d’apaisement du climat sociopolitique consécutivement aux manifestations politiques intervenues dans notre pays depuis le 19 août 2017 et ayant conduit à diverses arrestations de personnes qui ont été poursuivies pour des faits délictuels ou criminels. Le Chef de l’Etat a décidé donc d’accorder la grâce présidentielle à dix-huit (18) prévenus déjà jugés et condamnés, purgeant leur peine dans les prisons civiles de Mango et de Sokodé. En outre, le Président de la République a expressément demandé à l’autorité judiciaire de faire mettre en liberté provisoire, les personnes faisant l’objet d’une procédure d’information judiciaire pour des faits criminels, en prenant toutefois soin de préserver les droits des victimes s’agissant de la suite des procédures engagées. Il s’agit de vingt-six inculpés relevant des prisons civiles de Mango, Bafilo, Sokodé et Lomé. Ainsi donc, quarante-quatre (44) détenus devront recouvrer leur liberté dans les heures qui viennent », annonçait le communiqué du gouvernement.* De « *l’enfer* », ils sont revenus ! Mais la traversée du désert a été pénible. Messenth Kokodoko a été arrêté le 19 octobre 2017 au petit matin chez lui. Il a été violenté puis amené manu militari dans les locaux du service des renseignements avant d’être déféré une semaine plus tard. A l’en croire, il a été l’objet de traitements dégradants lors de son séjour en garde à vue. Les chefs accusations retenus contre lui sont aussi fantaisistes que surréalistes. On retrouve, entre autres, groupement de malfaiteurs, troubles aggravés à l’ordre public, incitation à la révolte, menaces et violences envers les représentants de l’autorité publique etc. Son supposé complice Joseph EZA fut arrêté le 26 octobre 2017 et a été déféré une semaine plus tard après un passage dans les locaux du SRI. Lors de son séjour carcéral il a malheureusement perdu son emploi de Chef projet à Oragroup Cette libération aurait pu intervenir plus tôt que ça. En effet, au plus fort de la crise, il a été recommandé leur libération comme mesure d’apaisements. Seulement, plusieurs observateurs ont affirmé que ces prisonniers politiques ont servi d’otage pour le pouvoir de Faure Gnassingbé qui s’en servait comme moyen de chantage. Malgré les diverses pressions et exportations, ils ont été maintenus contre toute logique. Les deux membres du Mouvement Nubueke sont sortis dans un état de santé fragile, voire inquiétant. Messenth Kokodoko souffre d’une infection pulmonaire et nécessite une prise en charge urgente pour éviter le pire. Le Mouvement Africans Rising, qui a toujours œuvré pour la libération de ces activistes se réjoui et profite de l’occasion pour demander au gouvernement togolais de libérer d’autres activistes comme Assiba Johnson, Foly Satchivi et bien d’autres. ***Shalom Ametokpo***
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** Togo
---
### [Africans Rising Calls for a Stop to the Brutal Crackdown on Zimbabweans' Peaceful Protests](https://www.africansrising.org/zimbabweshutdown/)
**Published:** January 22, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Our movement pledges to do the necessary to support the people of Zimbabwe and we would like to express our sincerest condolences to the families of violence victims.
**Content:**
On behalf of members of the Africans Rising Movement, we are saddened by the inhumane and unjust persecution that is being carried out by the Government of Zimbabwe, which has led to the arrest of approximately 600 citizens including comrades Pastor Evan Mawarire and Robson Chere.
Zimbabwe held its first elections post-Mugabe’s 37-year-rule last July, which created optimism for change – quickly muted by [post-election violence](https://justassociates.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11331&qid=249711). On January 12, the new government announced an [estimated 150% hike in fuel prices](https://justassociates.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11332&qid=249711) (equal to more than $3.31 a gallon in a country where most people live on less than $5.50 per day). The Zimbabwean Congress of Trade Unions called for a peaceful 3-day general strike and was quickly joined by many citizens who were eager to express their frustrations with the new regulations. The government brutally suppressed the mobilization, [shutting down the internet](https://justassociates.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11333&qid=249711) and [systematically targeting grassroots organizers in their homes](https://justassociates.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=11334&qid=249711), particularly men accused of inciting violence.
Media reports have stated that on Wednesday 16th of January, 2019, the Zimbabwe police armed with ammunitions including AK47 arrested Pastor Evan Mawarire at his residence while claiming that his involvement in mobilizing citizens to demonstrate against the hike in fuel prices and food shortage was destructive to the state. Pastor Evan Mawarire, a notable activist for social justice is charged with inciting violence. Multiple videos have surfaced on Social Media with Pastor Mawarire calling on citizens to mobilize and protest against the continuous inflation of fuel prices. He advised that citizens remain peaceful and preached non-violence. It is therefore absurd that Zimbabwean authorities are accusing Pastor Mawarire of inciting violence when he was actually deterring violence through his preachings.
In addition to Pastor Mawarire, comrade Robson Chere, the Secretary-General of the Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe has been arrested by security forces and to this day we have been unable to establish contact with him. Robson Chere has demonstrated tremendous courage and humanism throughout his continuous fight for social justice and fair treatment of rural teachers in his country. In a statement he released on Monday, January 14th 2019; the first day of the #Zimbabweshutdown demonstrations, Comrade Robson Chere urged “parents to keep their kids at home for the safety of learners”. The Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe values the safety and wellbeing of both students and children and it is unfortunate that the government of Zimbabwe resumes to persecuting their leaders.
We deplore the excessive use of force against peaceful demonstrators which has led to the killing of at least 8 citizens of Zimbabwe while many were severely injured. In the aftermath of the #Zimshutdown protests, the government of Zimbabwe proceeded to shut down the internet on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, then restored it the following day while blocking access to Social Media sites. This desperate move by the government of Zimbabwe is a grave violation of freedom of speech and assembly which are guaranteed under the [African Charter of Human and Peoples’ Rights. ](https://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-l-nhiuuld-yhirdiduud-y/)
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity calls on the government of Zimbabwe to stop the carnage against its citizens as they are only asking to live in dignity. Beyond our concern about the safety of the numerous activists and protesters that were apprehended by the government, we are seriously worried about the wellbeing of the people of Zimbabwe as food shortages have lead people to queue hours on end to buy commodities leaving millions susceptible to famine. The first duty that a government owes its citizens is that of protection, however, the government of Zimbabwe is failing at protecting its people from resource scarcity. Rather, it opted to abuse them when they revolted against the misery which they are forced to endure.
It must not become the norm for a government to shut down the Internet in a bid to crack down on protests, nor is it acceptable to randomly arrest, detain, and torture activists for demanding accountability. The Africa we want starts with a citizenry that is awake and active, one that will hold its government accountable for their successes and most importantly, their failures. No African must be denied their right to have an accountable, responsible, and transparent government.
We are calling on all the regional bodies such as the African Union and Southern African Development Community (SADC) to uphold their responsibility and ensure the protection of the people of Zimbabwe. In addition, we demand the immediate and unconditional release of our members Pastor Evan Mawarire, Robson Chere, and others who are being punished for exercising their basic human right, free speech.
We reiterate our solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe and call on all the active forces of democracy and justice to rise in solidarity with our sisters and brothers. Our movement pledges to do the necessary to support the people of Zimbabwe and we would like to express our sincerest condolences to the families of violence victims.
**Categories:** External, Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** African Union, arrests, government, pastor evan, Violence, vistims, Zimbabwe
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### [Press Release: Africans Rising Condemns the Unlawful Killings in Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique](https://www.africansrising.org/cabo-delgado-killings/)
**Published:** January 10, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Cabo Delgado is a gas-rich province and home to abundant mineral resources in Mozambique including hydrocarbons, graphite and rubies.
**Content:**
The people’s movement Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity has observed with dire concern the rising number of inhumane murders across various local communities in the Province of Cabo Delgado, they are equally evident in the Districts of [Nangade](https://allafrica.com/stories/201901080040.html), Macomia, Palma, Mocimboa da Praia, Quissanga, and Ilha do Ibo.
These vicious acts of intolerance are borderline genocidal. The murders have been deemed the most inhumane and disturbing perpetuation of bigotry. More than 900 homes have been destroyed, over 200 Mozambicans have been cruelly decapitated and these barbaric killing is still taking place with minimal attention from international media and peacekeeping organisations.
Cabo Delgado is a gas-rich province and home to abundant mineral resources in Mozambique including hydrocarbons, graphite and rubies. The region, however, remains to be the least developed and the community is disadvantaged on many levels due to the lack of efficient security forces and post-mining rehabilitation.
This impoverished corner is also home to[ mysterious militants](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/opaque-insurgency-grinds-on-in-gas-rich-mozambican-region/2019/01/08/5e7ad1a8-131d-11e9-ab79-30cd4f7926f2_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.518371590899), who have been described as Islamic extremists in a mostly Muslim area. Although these attacks seem to be unrelated to previous violent [murders](https://thedefensepost.com/2018/09/21/mozambique-attacks-cabo-delgado-paqueue/), the ideology of this militant group appears undeveloped and mostly motivated by ethnic and economic resentments. We can best describe their cruel attacks as organized crimes that feed into the general sense of insecurity and the absence of an efficient military presence.
However keen the Government of Mozambique is to crack down on militants and criminals in Cabo Delgado, their security forces seem to be more geared towards preventing researchers, journalists and local activists from sharing updates from the ground. The stakes are high for the Mozambican government because the country is suffering from serious financial problems and had launched a fruitless anti-corruption campaign. Cabo Delgado remains a vast hope to boost the Mozambican economy through accumulating large reserves of natural gas.
Bearing in mind how the government is more skewed towards the economic value of the region as opposed to defending the Right to Life of its citizens, one might argue that this unfortunate situation is spilling over to neighbouring countries such as Tanzania which has been recently receiving a huge influx of refugees from Cabo Delgado Province.
Activists and private media journalist have been trying to highlight the genocide and killings without much success. Africans Rising demands a well-studied action against these atrocities by the Government of Mozambique. The government should also promptly respond to the growing humanitarian tragedy and the infusing refugee crisis to curd any further human suffering. Africans Rising also demands the unconditional release of journalists and media personnel who are being[ held illegally](https://allafrica.com/stories/201901100044.html) by the military in the northern province.
We recognize that the government of Mozambique has dealt with a bruising election period and we demand that the promises given to our Mozambican brothers and sisters during the elections campaign should also be upheld as a token of recognition of all the votes that the people of Cabo Delgado had cast diligently.
The International community, media experts, and humanitarian relief organisations should also take keen interest to highlight the plight and unlawful killing of the people of Cabo Delgado Province. Africans Rising stands in solidarity with the people and demands for justice, peace, and dignity of the people NOW!!
**Categories:** External, Media Release
**Tags:** African Union, cabo, cabo delgado, Islamists, Maputo, mozambique, Violence
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### [Development Co-operation Report 2018](https://www.africansrising.org/dcreport-2018/)
**Published:** December 12, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We cannot claim to be on track to leave no one behind when women and girls continue to be disproportionately affected by the risk of poverty: 330 million women and girls live on less than USD 1.90 a day, which is 4.4 million more than men.
**Content:**
### JOINING FORCES TO LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
When the Member States of the United Nations approved the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, they agreed that the Sustainable Development Goals and Targets should be met for all nations, peoples, and for all segments of society. Governments and stakeholders negotiating the 2030 Agenda backed the ambition of leaving no one behind, and ambition increasingly referred to in development policies, international agendas and civil society advocacy. “We cannot claim to be on track to leave no one behind when women and girls continue to be disproportionately affected by the risk of poverty: 330 million women and girls live on less than USD 1.90 a day, which is 4.4 million more than men. We cannot claim to be building a better future for all when by 2030, more than 2.3 billion people, or about 27% of the world’s population, will live in fragile contexts, including under the threat of conflict situations, forced displacement, pandemics, violent extremism, famine and natural disasters. This includes more than 80% of the world’s poorest”, said Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General. How can we transform this ambition into reality? Policymakers, civil society, and business are asking for more clarity on how to ensure that no one is left behind in practice. What does it mean for the design and delivery of economic, social, and environmental policies? How should development co-operation policies, programming, and accountability adapt? What should governments, development partners, and the international community do differently to ensure that sustainable development goals benefit everyone and the furthest behind first? One question that Africans Rising helped attempt to answer throughout these borderless conversations was centered around the role of African civil society organisations in leaving no one behind. Our founding chair Kumi Naidoo, as well as the movement’s coordinators Coumba Toure and Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, have deduced from their multiple interactions with civil society leaders and the Africans Rising community at large, that civil society organisations already play pivotal roles in identifying who is being left behind, in undertaking programmes to support them, in filling data gaps, and in advocating for groups that are not otherwise seen or heard. In a dedicated chapter, Africans Rising explores and identifies the obstacles that prevent civil society in Africa from fulfilling its potential to serve and stand up for the marginalised – including restrictions on civic space and ineffective funding structures. [Read the full report](http://www.oecd.org/dac/development-co-operation-report-20747721.htm?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Development%20Co-operation%20Report%202018&utm_campaign=OECD%20Development%20Co-operation%20Report%202018&utm_term=demo)Informed by the latest evidence on what it means to be left behind, the [*Development Co-operation Report: Joining Forces to Leave No One Behind* ](http://www.oecd.org/dac/development-co-operation-report-20747721.htm?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Development%20Co-operation%20Report%202018&utm_campaign=OECD%20Development%20Co-operation%20Report%202018&utm_term=demo)addresses a wide range of perspectives and draws lessons from policies, practices and partnerships that work. The report proposes a holistic and innovative framework to shape and guide development co-operation policies and tools that are fit for the purpose of leaving no one behind.
**Categories:** Actions, Documents, External, Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** Africans, civil society, DCR, Development Co-operation Report, Leave no one behind, panafrican, soutient, Support
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### [Solidarity Declaration by African Activists in Support of the Togolese Struggle](https://www.africansrising.org/solidarity-declaration-by-african-activists-for-the-togolese-struggle/)
**Published:** December 11, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The struggle in Togo, we recognized, is a demand history has always entrusted the masses to amplify in every time and place. That democracy and the will of the people must eventually triumph and unseat the unjust powers that be.
**Content:**
We, a collective of African activists from 11 countries across the continent, came together in Arusha, Tanzania to deliberate, mobilize, and build solidarity for the democratic struggle of the Togolese people against the neocolonial, dynastic dictatorship of Faure Gnassingbe. A brutal dynasty that is in its 51st year of the usurpation of the power of the Togolese people. This week the people of Togo rose up like they have risen for many years against a system of oppression and injustice.
Currently, six people have lost their lives including an eleven-year-old child. This has been the reality of our sisters and brothers in Togo, a people who are demanding nothing but the end of the dictatorship are now being killed, tortured, and jailed with impunity.
The struggle in Togo, we recognized, is a demand history has always entrusted the masses to amplify in every time and place. That democracy and the will of the people must eventually triumph and unseat the unjust powers that be. It is in this spirit that we, a collection of young Africans, have converged from far and wide to support and honor this most unique and historical struggle. The people who were and continue to be murdered by the heartless regime of Faure Gnassingbe will not be unaccounted for, it will not be another statistic to be counted and erased. They will be symbols for the resistance, they shall be names, bodies and souls that will haunt the regime; for we will keep naming them and we will keep their spirits alive. Most of all they will continue to inspire the most powerful of resistance against Faure Gnassingbe and his cronies. We call on the comrades, sisters, brothers, mothers, and fathers in the dignified country of Togo to keep the spirit of defiance alive for we can only get the oppressor off our backs when we stand up hand in hand. We affirm the righteousness of your struggle, your consistency, and your colorful spirit even in the bleakest of times. Our solidarity with you today is inspired by your solidarity with us. We have seen how even as you go through your own hard and relentless struggle, you have stood continually with the struggling masses of the African people. We salute your courage and your pan-Africanist spirit wherever on the continent we might be. We assure you that the anti-dictator winds that are blowing across the continent are coming powerfully loaded with the cries, history and union of the masses and will lead us all to witness the humiliating fall of Faure Gnassingbe like many others before him. Rest assured that he will become another Compaore, Mubarak, Ben Ali, Mugabe and Jammeh. This is the inevitable verdict of history and like a Tsunami, it will meet the dynasty unaware. Lastly, we offer you our countries as organizing and living spaces if you ever want a safe refuge to dwell in and strengthen your movement. We stand with you unconditionally today and forever! Long live the fighting spirit of the Togolese people! Long live the spirit of Pan African solidarity! Down with Faure Gnassingbe! Down with Neocolonialism! Until victory, onwards! Aluta Continua! [\#Togodebout](http://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-i-niidrjy-l-k/) [\#Africansrising](http://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-i-niidrjy-l-u/)
**Signed by:**
Alieu Bah – The Gambia Marwan Ali Mohamed- Egypt Cidia Chissungo- Mozambique Gauthier Muller Kasongo – DR Congo Sungu Oyoo- Kenya Lala Touray- The Gambia Abdillahi Hossein Atteyeh – Somaliland Sandiso Sibanda- Zimbabwe Boniface Mwangi- Kenya JJ Omojuwa- Nigeria Fatma Hamdi- Algeria Martial Pa’nucci – The Republic of Congo Muhammad Lamin Saidykhan- The Gambia Evan Mawarire- Zimbabwe Taye Balogun- Nigeria
**Categories:** External, Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #Solidarity, Africans, death, democracy, struggle, Togo, togolese
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### [Thousands of Africans sign a petition to challenge ECOWAS's complicit silence over Togo's Tragedy](https://www.africansrising.org/sign-petition-togo-en/)
**Published:** December 11, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The deafening silence of the ECOWAS Heads of State has been heavily criticised in more than one occasion. The Togolese are in a state of shock and confusion evoked by the active complicity between the Heads of State who support this regime to the detriment of the interests of the people.
**Content:**
On July 31, 2018, the ECOWAS Conference of Heads of State issued a roadmap aiming to put an end to the crisis in Togo. The organization of parliamentary elections on December 20th, 2018 is one of the most pressing recommendations.
However, these elections can only be held following the culmination of a process that should start from the implementation of measures of appeasement, namely the release of political prisoners, the implementation of constitutional and institutional reforms, and the clarification the electoral process as to hold elections that truly measure the real weight of each of the parties that animate the country’s political scene. But, the power of Faure Gnassingbe has been engaged unilaterally in the organization of these elections, ignoring the aforementioned prescriptions. This situation has led the opposition coalition and other democratic and organized bodies such as the church and youth movements to call for an end to this electoral process that will undeniably lead to violence all across the country.
This is happening in Togo today with the world witnessing daily repressive practices against peaceful demonstrations which have resulted in [several deaths](http://www.togosite.com/index.php/wall/item/641-togo-la-coalition-presente-un-bilan-de-6-morts-et-lance-un-appel-a-la-cedeao), including that of an 11-year-old boy.This appalling repression takes place under the complacent gaze of the ECOWAS Heads of State.
However, it is undeniable that everything that is happening today in Togo is also the responsibility of ECOWAS. The Togolese authorities, for example, argue that ECOWAS had set December 20th as the official date for the organization of parliamentary elections, hence the people must respect this deadline. However, we note with regret that all the prerequisites for organizing free, democratic and peaceful elections have not been implemented. Recently, the constitutional reforms that were proposed by Prof. [Alioune Badara Fall,](https://www.27avril.com/blog/actualites/politiques/chantier-des-reformes-constitutionnelles-au-togo-l-expert-alioune-badara-fall-porte-disparu) an expert in constitutional law who was recruited by ECOWAS, were thrown into the trash by Faure Gnassingbe’s regime. Unsurprisingly, a statement from the ECOWAS commission stating that “only this proposal is authentic” has not shaken the power into good governance.The deafening silence of the ECOWAS Heads of State has been heavily criticised in more than one occasion.
The Togolese are in a state of shock and confusion evoked by the active complicity between the Heads of State who support this regime to the detriment of the interests of the people. One must wonder about the motive behind this silence in the face of the barbarity suffered by our Togolese brothers and sisters who only want the efficient implementation of ECOWAS’s roadmap. What is clear is that the power of Lome kills the protesters while claiming to respect this same roadmap. Unable to remain indifferent to this situation, concerned activists and the Africans Rising community at large have launched an online petition to challenge ECOWAS’s silent stand on the matter. The main objective is to have the community react quickly and give its position in regards to the tragedy that is currently taking place in Togo.
Through this petition that has collected more than 3000 signatures in a few hours, Africans Rising demands the immediate lifting of the ban on demonstrations. The petition also seeks to urge the Togolese government to refrain from resorting to violence against peaceful protesters. Nevertheless, Africans Rising calls on regional and international bodies to investigate the killing and brutalization of protesters in Togo. It is equally imperative to hold perpetrators accountable for these crimes that fuel violence and instability. The Togolese government must respect and protect the right of its citizens to demonstrate freely and listen to the calls of the democratic forces to postpone the elections in order to avoid further deterioration of the climate. Africans Rising calls on ECOWAS to adopt a resolution postponing the parliamentary elections to avoid chaos in Togo. ECOWAS must also exert the necessary pressure on the Togolese government and clearly condemn the indiscriminate repression of demonstrations which flagrantly violate the ECOWAS protocol of democracy and good governance.
Let us all remember that it was this ambiguous and complacent position of the ECOWAS which allowed the regime of Faure Gnassingbé to assassinate more than a 1000 people in 2005 in his seizure of power. It is to avoid the escalation of the violent ramifications of Gnassingbe’s tyranny that we, the people of Africa, will continue to loudly question ECOWAS’s role in preventing a painful history from repeating itself.
**Categories:** External
**Tags:** #Solidarity, #TogoDebout, Africans Rising, elections, Faure Gnassingbé, Fauremustfall, Injustice, Killing, Peace, Togo, Tooglese
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### [Africans Rising's Solidarity Statement on Sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/ar-solidarity-statement-on-sudan/)
**Published:** December 31, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The economic dis-functionality of Sudan's government reached its peak in September 2018.This economic impairment was aggravated by the inflation of prices of basic food products.
**Content:**
In the past two weeks, Sudan has plunged into a dire political crisis as citizens rise and protest against difficult living conditions. The uprising has so far been met with[ severe repression](https://www.democracynow.org/2019/1/18/headlines/sudan_security_forces_fire_on_anti_government_protesters); as of date, over 40 people have been reported killed including children as young as 12 years old.
These killings and grave abuses must never become mere statistics. We recognise that the victims are human beings who are part of families and communities, and who, within their legitimate rights, went out to protest for justice and dignity. Governments are effective when they guarantee basic rights and conditions for their citizens, but in recent times Sudan has failed to guarantee the basic needs of its citizens. Citizens are protesting against high food prices, coupled with the inability to access money deposited in banks as a result of an economic crisis that has plagued the country since April of this year.
The economic dis-functionality of Sudan’s government reached its peak in September 2018.This economic impairment was aggravated by the inflation of prices of basic food products. The citizens of Sudan are protesting against three decades of Omar Al-Bashir’s brutal dictatorship. Undoubtedly this is the result of a brewing dictatorship coupled with poor governance, with a regime that is prepared to deploy any measures – including intimidation, detainment, torture of activists and journalists, and eventually killing protesters to maintain its grip on power.
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and dignity strongly believes in and stands for the freedom of speech and association of the people of Sudan. Our Sudanese brothers and sisters deserve to have their voices heard. We therefore call on the government of Sudan to put an immediate end to repression and restore Internet access to guarantee citizens’ freedom of expression and the right to protest. We stand with the peoples of Sudan and call on all active forces of freedom, liberty and justice, on the continent and beyond, to stand in solidarity with this struggling nation. We must not allow the forces of oppression to succeed at silencing their determined voices.
We will continue to monitor the situation in Sudan and pledge our support to all non-violent civil movements in Sudan. In the spirit of Ubuntu, the struggle of the Sudanese is a struggle of all Africans – and as the people of Sudan rise for Justice, Peace and Dignity, we rise with them.
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity.
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
**Tags:** Bashir, Injustice, protest, protest in sudan, South Sudan, sudan, SudanCrisis
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### [Is the price-tag of the Israeli investment too high for Ghana?](https://www.africansrising.org/israeli-investment-ghana/)
**Published:** March 7, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Akufo-Addo’s trip to the US was cut short because of a spate of armed robberies and murders that plagued our people, and he never made it on to the podium in Washington.
**Content:**
The day before the Ghanaian Independence Day last year, President Nana Akufo-Addo, was scheduled to speak in Washington DC at the [Annual Conference of the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee ](https://www.aipac.org/)(AIPAC), the most powerful pro-Israel lobbying organization in the United States. Then in November while on a visit to Israel, American Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey “assured” Avraham Neguise, Chairman of Israel 39th governing coalition party, [Likud](https://www.likud.org.il/), that the Ghanaian government would assist Israel to gain observer status at the African Union (AU).
Akufo-Addo’s trip to the US was cut short because of a spate of armed robberies and murders that plagued our people, and he never made it on to the podium in Washington. Israel’s observer status bid wasn’t even on the agenda at the[ AU 32nd Ordinary Summit](https://au.int/en/summit/32) last February in Addis Ababa. Nonetheless, as we celebrate 62 years of freedom, we must ask why is Ghana, whose decolonization and liberation remains a model to all occupied and colonised peoples around the world, supportive of Israel, a modern-day settler-colonial power that has been [occupying Palestinians](https://sputniknews.com/columnists/201902241072695626-opposing-brutality-not-anti-semititc/) for 52 years?
Israel is on a charm offensive in Africa, courting African leaders. “We want to help your soil become more fertile, your water reusable, your cities safer,” Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised ECOWAS leaders in the Liberian capital, Monrovia, on June 4 2017. No conversation with Israel’s diplomats in Africa – particularly West Africa, and Ghana to be exact – is complete without several references to investment, trade, security, technology and agriculture –all fields in which Israel can supposedly assist the continent. Publicly speaking, Netanyahu and his Africa-based diplomats are putting a lot of effort, more accurately back handed-comments, into portraying Israel as a generous nation that cares about Africa and its people. Israel promises economic opportunities, innovative technologies and development. In return, it expects African leaders to support it at the United Nations (UN).
During sideline meetings of the [ECOWAS Summit](http://www.ecowas.int/final-communique-54th-ecowas-summit/), Netanyahu warned West African leaders that Israeli technology would solve their nations’ most urgent issues – as long as they opposed the UN critical resolutions of Israel’s occupation of Palestine. At the opening of the [Ghana-Israel Agriculture Technology Breakfast Dialogue](https://dailyguidenetwork.com/ghana-israel-discuss-agric-technology/) in January last year, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Owusu Afriyie-Akoto, said that he wanted to strengthen Ghana’s cooperation with Israel on agriculture development. By September, 50 Ghanaian agriculture students set off on an eleven-month-long training programme in Israel to learn about greenhouse technology so that they would be able to make a profitable living out of growing vegetables. The Israeli training fitted in perfectly with the Food and Agriculture Ministry’s flagship programme called Planting for Food and Jobs.
The Ghanaian students were on a similar training course as one attended by Angolan students. They, too, were brought to Israel to gain exposure to advanced agricultural technology. In Senegal, Israel’s Mashav drip-irrigation projects were widely promoted as a major part of Israel’s contribution to the “fight against poverty in Africa” and they were helping farmers increase yields in 12 rural areas. Then in December 2016, Senegal co-sponsored a UN Security Council resolution c[ondemning Israel’s construction of settlements](https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/senegal-defends-its-un-israel-settlement-vote-20161225) in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. Angola endorsed the resolution. Netanyahu immediately cancelled the Mashav drip-irrigation projects in Senegal and recalled its ambassador from Dakar. Israeli’s aid to Angola was[ stopped](http://imemc.org/article/netanyahu-cancels-israeli-aid-to-angola-over-security-council-resolution/). Israel also shut down the international aid agency in Angola that was bringing locals to Israel to learn about agriculture. By cancelling the Senegalese and Angolan aid projects, the Israeli government was saying loudly and clearly that it would battle poverty in Africa only if it suited Israel’s propaganda interests.
Let’s be clear. Israel’s investment and [aid to African states](https://www.trtworld.com/mea/israel-wants-to-be-in-africa-but-to-keep-africans-out-of-israel-23196) – including Ghana – is not in goodwill. Its purpose is to force us to support Israel at the UN and AU, and smacks of a patronising, transactional relationship that we should be trying to escape. Do we really want a new colonial master? In November 2016, the [Ghana-Israel Business Chamber (GIBC)](https://www.facebook.com/gibc.com.gh/) was launched by the then-Israeli Ambassador, Ami Mehl. At a reception at the Israeli embassy in April last year, Minister of National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah, urged Israel to invest in programmes such as the ‘One District One Factory’ and ‘One Village One Dam’ initiatives. The University of Ghana Medical Center, 3K Water Project, the Accra Tema Metropolitan Area Rural Water Rehabilitation Project, and the Prabon Greenfields Estates – Kumasi are apparently some of the results of Ghana-Israeli cooperation. In August 2018, Israel opened a new commercial trade office within its embassy in Accra.
Is the price-tag attached to these investments silence and complicity in Israeli crimes? So far, Ghana – a previous staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause in Africa – has not been neutralized at the UN by Israel’s diplomatic and economic incentives. Ghana voted against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December 2017. Martha Ama Pobee, Ghana’s permanent representative to the UN, said that our vote was keeping in accordance with “relevant UN and AU resolutions”. In 2015, while addressing the UN General Assembly, former president, John Mahama, courageously called for an immediate cessation of the construction of illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine – tackling an important issue which had been ignored by the leaders of more economically powerful countries.
As we confront the challenges of poverty, unemployment, economic liberation, and creating a better future for the Ghanaian people, we must also support those who are yet to achieve their liberation, and yet to begin the process of decolonisation, such as the occupied and colonised Palestinian people. A free and independent Ghana became home to anti-colonial activists, exiles, and asylum seekers on the continent and beyond. Kwame Nkrumah offered them material support and a venue from which they could organise and negotiate their future.
Let us also not forget that in an attempt to buy support for its apartheid policies, the South African apartheid regime developed a policy of “helpfulness” towards poorer African nations, offering to share its agricultural and mining know-how. Most refused, and ultimately formed the frontline of resistance against South African apartheid. Similar to South Africa’s “neighbourliness”, Israel’s “aid” to African states does not come without a price. The diplomatic repayment that Israel demands of Ghana is too high. We must not be silent about Israeli crimes. We must resist the lure of technology and aid designed to whitewash colonialism, occupation, and apartheid.
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Written and published by By [Ras Mubarak](https://twitter.com/rasmubarak?lang=en)
a Ghanian Member of Parliament for the Kumbungu Constituency in the Northern Region and a freelance media publicist.
**Categories:** Documents, External, Media Release, News and Media, Work With Us
**Tags:** African Aid, African Union, aid, angola, ghana, government, Israel, Isreal lobby, pastor evan, resolutions, senengal, UN, Violence, vistims, Zimbabwe
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### [Africans Rising Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Mali](https://www.africansrising.org/gunmen-attack-mali/)
**Published:** March 25, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We cannot stand by and watch our dear children pay such a hefty cost, as a community of people who care about the prosperous future for Africa's future generations, we must act in unity to prevent such acts of violence and tragedies from taking place.
**Content:**
March 25th, 2019
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, & Dignity is very shocked by the terror attack on a Malian army camp in Dioura, central Mali. The outrageously inhumane violent raid took place on Saturday leaving a [death toll that has climbed to 160 of](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/03/united-nations-investigate-horrific-massacre-mali-190326135707656.html) Malian soldiers and injured women, children, and young people who hailed from surrounding communities. Africans Rising extends its sincere condolences to the victims loved ones and wishes the wounded a speedy recovery. As a pan-African Community, we pay tribute to the Malian security and armed forces, who acted with courage during this attack and continue to risk their lives so that peace and stability can prevail in Mali.
The horrific attack emerged following a rise of violent raids and bombings across towns and villages in Mali. According to[ UN sources,](https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/03/1035481) in the Mopti region alone, successive attacks have led to more than 600 deaths of women, children and men, as well as thousands of displaced persons since March 2018. Africans Rising strongly condemns such acts of destruction and urges that the Malian authorities to bring to justice the so-called “[self-defence groups](https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/03/1035481)” that have claimed responsibility for horrific intercommunal attacks deliberately targeting civilians in central Mali. We acknowledge that any government should protect its people, and in these specific circumstances, the Malian government has been failing to deliver on its promises of a more secure and inclusive Mali.
Mali’s children are paying the highest price for the intensifying violence in this region. According to [UNICEF sources](https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/geneva-palais-briefing-note-children-paying-highest-price-crisis-mali), since 2017, rising insecurity has led to an increase in the killing, maiming and recruitment of children into such violent militia groups, evidently, gender-based violence is on the rise too. “Children are also increasingly deprived of education and essential health care as violence is causing schools to close and compromising access to health centres.” UNICEF source.
We cannot stand by and watch our dear children pay such a hefty price, as a community of people who care about the prosperous future for Africa’s future generations, we must act in unity to prevent such tragedies from taking place.
---
In Solidarity,
Muhammed Lamin and Coumba Toure
Africans Rising Coordinators
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #Solidarity, Africa, Africans, Cyclone, Disaster, donate, flood, help, Idai, Malawi, mali, mozambique, Peace, Rain, secruity, South Africa, stability, Storm, Support, terorrist, unity, Victims, Zimbabwe
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### [Africans Rising Solidarity Statement with Cyclone Idai's Victims](https://www.africansrising.org/solidarity-statement-with-cyclone-idais-victims/)
**Published:** March 21, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
March 21st, 2019 Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, & Dignity is very saddened by Cyclone Idai’s battering ramifications following its landfall in Mozambique. The tragedy continues to unfold amid weak, if not nonexistent disaster preparedness on the part of the Mozambican government.
The cyclone hit Mozambique last week. Beira is the port city that has received the most wrecking storm over the last few days, however, remnants of the storm are still pouring down rain leading to the submergence of entire villages and towns. According to the United Nations [reports](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-africa-cyclone-un/un-says-17-million-in-path-of-cyclone-in-mozambique-idUSKCN1R013J), 1.7 million people live in the direct-path of the cyclone in Mozambique, in Malawi, the number of affected citizens may reach 920,000. At least 215 casualties have been confirmed in Beira, in this city alone more than 100,000 remain at risk because of the severe flooding. In his address to the nation, President Filipe Nyusi shared concerns that the death toll might reach a[ 1000 people](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/18/cyclone-idai-death-toll-climbs-over-120-in-mozambique-and-zimbabwe).
According to the[ International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC](https://www.africanews.com/2019/03/18/90-percent-of-mozambican-city-of-beira-destroyed-by-cyclone-idai-red-cross/)) Cyclone Idai might be [the southern hemisphere’s worst disaster](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/19/cyclone-idai-worst-weather-disaster-to-hit-southern-hemisphere-mozambique-malawi) affecting millions of our fellow Africans. Malawi has been hit by heavy rains and violent winds, aid agencies have been scrambling to reach the affected communities after the perish of over 56 people. Meanwhile, in Zimbabwe, the cyclone has hit as a tropical storm, destroying several districts in the eastern part of the country and killing over a 100 people, however, the final death toll could be much higher.
We would like to commend all the people and organisations that have been working tirelessly to rescue and support affected people. IFRC has released about 340,000 Swiss francs from its [Disaster Relief Emergency Fund](https://media.ifrc.org/ifrc/press-release/mozambique-cyclone-90-per-cent-beira-surrounds-damaged-destroyed/) which will go towards an initial response effort for about 7,500 people. However, given the scale of the disaster, pan-African and global support is needed to overcome this crisis. Therefore, we call upon Africans Rising members and we invite all our African people to support the relief efforts that have been carried out by humanitarian organisations on the ground.
Our movement is deeply concerned about those who have survived the disaster. The few relief teams that have been outsourced to handle this crisis are facing major difficulties to access the affected cities, especially Beira. Telephone poles, bridges, and roads are completely submerged, therefore rescue missions are being conducted by air, leaving many unaided and without necessary emergency supplies. Our African brothers and sisters continue to fight for their lives as heavy rains and winds may lead to further devastation. They have a brief period of time to mourn the loss of their loved ones or salvage what remains of their belongings.
Africans Rising Ambassador Jay Naidoo has expressed his deep concern about Cyclone Idai’s disastrous effect.“According to Save the Children, [aerial assessments ](https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2019/mar/18/aerial-footage-shows-cyclone-idai-devastation-in-mozambique-video)show that Buzi town, which is estimated to be home to more than 2,500 children, could be completely underwater by now, we cannot be bystanders in the face of such a tragic demise of African children, we have to work together to overcome this destruction of homes, infrastructure and schools, we have a duty to support in any way possible,” he stated.
Jay Naidoo and Africans Rising call on all African governments to assume their duty of landing a hand to the people of Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. We would like to reiterate a deep concern about the lack of disaster preparedness among African governments, with the exception of South Africa. Our leaders must acknowledge the real threat of climate change and work toward tackling its tragic effects on the people of Africa. We also call on all Africans, humanitarian & aid groups, movements and global citizens to assist the ongoing relief missions in the affected countries by donating money through our[ PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5V33ZSG5WNY8Q&source=url) or[ Ecobank](https://www.africans-rising.org/donate2ar/). All the proceeds from this emergency campaign will be allocated to Cyclone Idai victim support which will be carried out by Africans Rising members in Mozambique.
In closing, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of all those who have fallen victims of this natural disaster.
In Solidarity,
Jay Naidoo and Africans Rising Leadership Team
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** #Solidarity, Africans, Cyclone, Disaster, donate, flood, help, Idai, Malawi, mozambique, Rain, South Africa, Storm, Support, unity, Victims, Zimbabwe
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### [Press Release: African Activists sign letter to Eritrean President](https://www.africansrising.org/press-release/)
**Published:** June 12, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In a message of solidarity with all the people of Eritrea, the group appreciated the recent progress made by Eritrea in normalizing relations with Ethiopia - two of the Horn Africa’s most vital countries.
**Content:**
### Over 100 African activists and academics from 52 of 54 African countries sign letter to Eritrean head of state
> ## **Over 100 African activists and academics from 52 of 54 African countries sign letter to Eritrean head of state**
Monday, June 10th, 2019
**DEAR MR PRESIDENT,**
**PLEASE WELCOME US TO ERITREA**
**AFRICAN DEMOCRACY ADVOCATES, JOURNALISTS, AND HUMAN**
**RIGHTS ACTIVISTS ASK TO VISIT THEIR INCARCERATED**
**COLLEAGUES IN ERITREA**
100 leading African journalists, democracy and human rights advocates took the opportunity on Africa Day – May 25th, 2019 to write an open letter to Eritrea’s President Isaias Aferwerki. It is released on Monday 10th June 2019. They requested the head of state an opportunity to visit their colleagues incarcerated in Eritrea.
In a message of solidarity with all the people of Eritrea, the group appreciated the recent progress made by Eritrea in normalizing relations with Ethiopia – two of the Horn Africa’s most vital countries. They hoped this represented a new era of deepening stability and prosperity in the region.
They beseeched the President to maintain the momentum of opening up Eritrea after a period of isolation that was not only a loss to Eritrea but to all of Africa. They also observed that basic freedoms and true development go hand-in-hand. Additionally, they expressed concern for the hostile climate that has prevailed in Eritrea especially for journalists, oppositionists, human rights activists and the proponents of democracy.
They observed that many Eritreans had been incarcerated for political reasons in part creating a climate of fear that has led to considerable migration out of the proud country. Representing a cross-section of similar journalists and activists from across the African continent, they formally requested to visit their incarcerated colleagues in Eritrea to express not only their solidarity with their Eritrean brothers and sisters but to remind them that Africa will never forget or abandon them.
\#PanAfricanSolidarityEritrea
For more information contact:
Rafael Marques de Morais +244 917 242 438 (WhatsApp), Portuguese and
English
John Githongo – +254 738 5626 620 (WhatsApp), English
Farida Nabourema – +1 240 550 0665 (WhatsApp), French and English
Mohamed Keita – +1 917 526 2237 (WhatsApp), French and English
E-mail: PanAfricanSolidarity@gmail.com
Twitter: @EritreaPan
**Categories:** Actions
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### [Training Cameroonian Women in Mediation, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution](https://www.africansrising.org/training-cameroun-women-in-mediation-negotiation-and-conflict-resolution/)
**Published:** August 13, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The central role of women in the attainment of peaceful, properly governed and prosperous society remains a key development discourse in Cameroon today.
**Content:**
Since July 2018, Africans Rising has been closely working with Cameroonian women-led organizations in organizing mediation and peacebuilding programs for Cameroon. This time, 15 Cameroonian from all walks of life will be trained in Nairobi on conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation. The five days of training will be aimed at increasing the understanding of the negotiation process during mediated conflict resolution. It will also provide Cameroonian women with the skills and knowledge to further strengthen them in the important work they do and prepare them for the upcoming national dialogue. Insight will be given on strategic concepts, methodologies to stay in control of complex negotiations and in various negotiation styles. The participant will learn how to deal with trust, identity, and relationship building issues, and how to develop a strategy on how to effectively manage the mediation process.
**Methodology:**
- Training will be a combination of interactive simulations to develop participant’s skills in negotiation and mediation;
- Interactive sessions to let them share experiences and best practices and expert sessions to help them reflect on the practice of mediation;
- Participants will also prepare and develop their own strategy for a mediation process, based on case studies that will be provided to them;
- Panel discussion with invited guest mediators.
**Objectives:**
- Teach the participants on how to understand parties’ interests and group dynamics which the key is in choosing the right interventions at the right time;
- Analyze and understand the context Cameroon is undergoing politically and the lake chad basin;
- Facilitate a cross-fertilization of ideas and sharing of comparable best practices and lessons on strategies to manage peaceful cease-fire and transition;
- Identify opportunities to support the efforts of young people in transition countries, including potential capacity building on negotiations as well as building or enhancing inclusive governance architecture;
**Background**: The central role of women in the attainment of peaceful, properly governed and prosperous society remains a key development discourse in Cameroon today. The reason for this is not far-fetched. La Republic du Cameroon is at a crossroads facing two possible impeding situations: indefinite violent conflict or a gradual progression towards sustainable peace as a result of the national dialogue.
**Current Situation**: The situation is dire, and conflict continues to escalate as some Anglophone groups have declared the secession of the region – taking up arms and launching attacks against the states armed groups, civil servants, and civilians. Consequently, the intensity of the violent clashes between state and non-state armed forces has resulted in over 600,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and an estimated 70,000 refugees in Nigeria. Reports indicate up to 270 villages have been raided, 1 000 civilians have been arbitrarily arrested, over 900 civilians have been killed, and there has been an exponential rise in gender-based violence as a result of this ongoing crisis. And there is still no end in sight.
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Africans Rising, Movement for Black lives and other movements across the continent and the Diaspora stand with the People of Sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-black-lives-and-other-movements-and-the-diaspora-stand-with-the-people-of-sudan/)
**Published:** June 13, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We stand in solidarity with our people in Sudan who are in the midst of violent repression at the hands of a military force. We also condemn the foreign governments who have contributed to the violence and the corporations who benefit.
**Content:**
### Stand with the people of Sudan
### We stand in solidarity with our people in Sudan who are in the midst of violent repression at the hands of a military force. We also condemn the foreign governments who have contributed to the violence and the corporations who benefit. We see this attack as an assault on us all and demand an immediate end to the targeting and killing of those who are choosing to resist in Khartoum and across Sudan.
Since June 3rd of this year, at least 120 protesters were killed and hundreds have either been assaulted or severely injured in a brutal attack carried out by pro-government militias in Khartoum. This week, 11 protesters participating in a nation-wide strike were killed and dozens injured in Deleij, central Darfur, as their market stalls and homes were burned to the ground.
Both spontaneous protests and organized resistance movements led to the ousting of former president, Al-Bashir after three decades in power. The people of Sudan took lessons from their own rich history of popular uprisings against military dictatorships. They know that military rule is no solution and have demanded a civilian-led government through acts of civil disobedience.
As the spirit of resistance and the demands for a just government grew in volume and strength, the interim Transitional Military Council (TMC) led by members of the former regime began a ruthless crackdown. These attacks included deportations, arrests, rapes, and the murder of unarmed protesters across the country. This outrage cannot go unopposed. We call on people around the world to demand justice and accountability in Sudan. This support must first and foremost recognize the self-determination of the Sudanese people. We know that outside military interventions, especially U.S. led efforts, have only exacerbated civil conflicts in the region.
The Movement for Black Lives and Africans Rising join those across Africa, Latin America, the Carribean, Europe and around the world in expressing outrage at the violent crackdown on protesters in Sudan.
We join those on the ground in Sudan in calling for an immediate end to the killings, violent attacks, and repression of protesters as well as an end to military rule. Additionally, we are united in supporting demands made by the Sudanese people which include the following:
1. An independent international inquiry into the killing of more than 100 peaceful protesters by forces led by the Transitional Military Council (TMC)
2. Recognition of the Forces for the Declaration of Freedom and Change (FDFC) as the legitimate representative of the Sudanese people and Condemnation of interference by the governments of US allies — the Saudi Kingdom, the UAE and Egypt — in support of the TMC
3. An immediate end to the internet black-out, an attempt by Sudanese authorities to limit not only communication, but information shared across and outside Sudan.
4. For the International community and the African Union to recognize and hold the Egyptian Government accountable for its role in the violent repression in Sudan. The world cannot ignore the fact that the current Chairperson of the **African Union**, **President** Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt continues to play a role in aiding the Transitional Military Council.
5. The liberation of all political prisoners
We see this as a moment that people around the globe can stand together to support the inspiring change that the Sudanese people have fought for and the people of Sudan rightfully deserve. We stand on the side of those fighting for the freedom of the masses of Black and all oppressed people around the world. In a world where white supremacy still reigns, and the vestiges of colonialism are still palpable, we must support demands that call for an end to the very systems that are responsible for our suffering. It is with this understanding, that we condemn the current atrocities in Sudan and recommit ourselves to a trans-national struggle for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
Stand with the people of Sudan. Stop the military repression.
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Africans Rising Covid-19 Solidarity Fund](https://www.africansrising.org/sf/)
**Published:** July 28, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Thousands of Africans Rising members took part in this year’s May 25 mobilization “Active Citizenship in the Fight Against COVID-19, #Rise4OurLives.”
**Content:**
COVID-19 has shocked the whole world and Africa has not been spared. Today most African countries are still struggling to stop the spread of the pandemic which has devastated many aspects of life on the African continent and in the diaspora. However, this global health crisis has also given rise to a new generation of leaders and activists bringing innovative ideas to prevent the spread of the disease.
Inspired by the example of Africans Rising members who are working tirelessly on the ground to protect their communities from COVID-19, we are kicking off our Africans Rising COVID-19 Solidarity Fund, a fundraiser to support grassroots COVID-19 relief efforts.
Thousands of Africans Rising members took part in this year’s May 25 mobilization “Active Citizenship in the Fight Against COVID-19, #Rise4OurLives.” In Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Libya, DRC, and the USA, among many other countries, you showed us that you are actively engaged in protecting your communities from this disease. We want to see your work continue. That is why we are inviting our members and friends to support you. We want to make sure Africans and diaspora communities develop and lead their own protection, education, and health care responses to COVID-19.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZNqq-uAkc8
**Categories:** Actions, Donate
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### [25th of May](https://www.africansrising.org/25may/)
**Published:** July 28, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**Categories:** Campaigns
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### [Annual report 2019](https://www.africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
**Published:** August 2, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** As we advance towards the true liberation of all African people, Africans Rising continues to support, enable, connect, and amplify the struggles of grassroots movements on the continent and within the Diaspora
**Content:**
Where there is injustice, there is resistance. It takes different forms: from individuals breaking cultural norms by refusing to submit to unjust customs, to larger movements bringing down oppressive dictators by challenging prevailing state systems which may seem impossible to change.
In 2019, we witnessed Africans rise for Justice, Peace, and Dignity, and persist in the unfinished business of their liberation struggles. As we advance towards the true liberation of all African people, Africans Rising continues to support, enable, connect, and amplify the struggles of grassroots movements on the continent and within the Diaspora. This year we stood in solidarity with Africans and activists that have been targeted and attacked for raising their voices against social injustices. We supported the Sudanese uprising for civilian rule and an end to military violence in the country. In Senegal, we marched with anti-corruption protesters holding their political leadership to account. We united our voices to the call for justice for activists in Zimbabwe and young mobilizers in Mozambique, and we remained vigilant as demonstrators in The Gambia demanded accountability from their president and his administration.
[**Download our 2019 Annual Report**](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Africans-Rising-2019-Annual-Report.pdf)
**Categories:** Reports and Publications
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### [#FreeThem Campaign](https://www.africansrising.org/freethem/)
**Published:** July 28, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We are appealing to all governments on the African continent to release Human Rights defenders, journalists, activists and political opponents that are currently held in prison.
**Content:**
### A CALL TO FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS AND JOURNALISTS IN AFRICA
We are appealing to all governments on the African continent to release Human Rights defenders, journalists, activists and political opponents that are currently held in prison.
##### The entire campaign will go on from May -July 2020. The campaign may be extended depending on the developments.
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**Categories:** Campaigns
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### [Africans Rising Calls for Kenya's President & Judiciary to Act on Graft Cases](https://www.africansrising.org/nairobi-media-breakfast/)
**Published:** November 11, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising is now calling for the President and the Judiciary to act decisively on all state officials implicated in corruption cases.
**Content:**
### Press release
**Nairobi, November 11th, 2018**: Africans Rising is now calling for the President and the Judiciary to act decisively on all state officials implicated in corruption cases. The movement that champions people’s rights to peace, social inclusion, justice and shared prosperity says that the current fight against corruption is not real and must be supported by stringent measures and convictions. According to Africans Rising ambassador and activist, Boniface Mwangi, all public officials occupying state jobs and have been implicated in graft cases must step aside to allow investigations to take place.
“It is a national embarrassment to have state and public officials adversely mentioned in corruption cases continuing to occupy public office. We are calling upon the President and the Judiciary to ensure that everyone mentioned in the theft of public resources steps aside until the conclusion of their cases”, noted Boniface Mwangi. The cases should be expedited and handled swiftly to minimise witness tampering, intimidation, and concealment of the stolen assets.
On June 1st, 2018, the president ordered all government procurement officials and accountants to undergo a [polygraph test](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-kenya-corruption/kenya-orders-polygraph-tests-of-public-employees-in-graft-crackdown-idUSKCN1IX56A). The country does not know if the tests took place or what the results were. The polygraph tests and promised lifestyle audits should be made public.
Boniface added, “while we commend the government for the few prosecutions taking place on corruption-related cases, recovery of stolen funds should be prioritised.” The government must incentivise the war against corruption by encouraging Kenyans to share information that leads to recovery of stolen funds and they can be rewarded a percentage of funds recovered. On his part, Ezra Mbogori, Co-Chair, Africans Rising, noted: “We need to liberate our people from oppression one case after another. We must end social injustices and impunity in this country. We have laws that govern the country and its people, and if those same laws are not adhered to, then the citizens will suffer.
Boniface mentioned in his address to the media that the Kenyan government has recently raised taxes on basic commodities NOT because Kenyans don’t pay enough their dues but because the public money has been embezzled in corrupt moves by the country’s leaders. “We have proof that we have been losing hundreds of billions of Kenyan Shillings annually due to corruption. There has been a lot of arrestations and accusations against politicians and business leaders over the last six months but those arrested are merely 2% of the people who were mentioned in [the auditor’s generals report](https://www.oagkenya.go.ke/index.php/reports).” He stated.
In most instances, none of the officeholders who have been arraigned in court have resigned or stepped aside. The Kenyan government continues to disclose cases of corruption to the public, many of which are cases of embezzlement across different Kenyan ministries. Kenyans are demanding a just action to hold the accused accountable. The accused government officials continue to occupy public office, a good example is the case of [**Civil Servants**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOqNnEVAZk) who approved buildings in riparian areas of which the government has embarked of demolishing **BUT** the official are yet to be charged in a court of law. In the Kenyan judiciary, **Magistrates** and **Judges** who collude with criminals are still in office!
If President Uhuru Kenyatta feels that the existing systems are inadequate in the war against corruption, his party has the majority in parliament and the senate and he has the ability to amend any laws to strengthen the fight against corruption. Impunity is killing the spirit of the Kenyan people, we each know the potential of this tremendous nation but we keep witnessing systematic sabotage of such potential.
**AFRICANS RISING HEREBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING DEMANDS:**
1. Anyone occupying a public office and who has been charged with corruption or is under investigation must step aside until their guilt or innocence has been established.
2. On the 1st of June 2018, the president ordered all government procurement officials and accountants to undergo a polygraph test. The people do not know if the tests took place nor do have seen a public report of the results. The polygraph tests and promised lifestyle audits must
3. be made public.
4. Every elected person and individual working in senior government positions must submit a self-ascertained declaration of wealth including President Uhuru Kenyatta.
5. The courts should restrict individuals adversely mentioned in corruption from accessing their bank accounts or to transfer/sell properties to other entities.
6. The recovery of stolen funds should be prioritised the fight to end corruption.
7. The government must intensify the war against corruption by setting up efficient and safe whistle-blowing structures and encouraging Kenyans to share information that leads to recovery of stolen funds.
8. The president must form and equip a team of anti-corruption investigators and prosecutors who are independent of executive and political interference.
9. Law reform to allow corruption and economic crimes to be heard at the High Court by specialist judges. Such cases should be expedited and handled swiftly to minimise witness tampering, intimidation, and concealment.
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### [Africans Rising to Launch A National Engagement Platform and A Workshop on Illicit Financial Flows in Maputo, Mozambique](https://www.africansrising.org/nepmozambique/)
**Published:** November 1, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** This National Engagement Platform is expected to bring together, at the country level, different national social groups whose actions are a living testament to the bottom-up change-making that has been much needed across the continent.
**Content:**
### Press Release
Throughout the month of November 2018, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity will hold a series of programmes that will be focused on uniting African citizens and establishing immense awareness on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) across the African continent starting in Maputo, Mozambique.**The Mozambique National Engagement Platform (NEP)** will be launched on ***November 7th, 2018.*** The platform will be instituted to help fulfil multiple pledges of the [Kilimanjaro Declaration,](https://www.africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/) namely promoting democracy, social and gender equality, transparency and environmental justice.This National Engagement Platform is expected to bring together, at the country level, different national social groups whose actions are a living testament to the bottom-up change-making that has been much needed across the continent. While progressive in orientation, some of these movements have remained insufficient because of their fragmented approaches and disconnection from other social groups that share their visions and could compliment their efforts. As we come together to achieve the stated objectives, we are hopeful that the participants will be equipped with the necessary tools to devise and implement a shared progressive action agenda to be referred to as the ***NATIONAL PLATFORM FOR CHANGE***.After the National Engagement Platform launches in multiple African Countries, Africans Rising is expected to establish the top priorities of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), movements, artists and young people in each individual country. Therefore, in collaboration with the various entities, the movement will create a roadmap to achieve the different objectives after a number of gatherings and initiatives. The goal is to have a fully structured National Engagement Platform and a clear timetable of follow-up activities between the National Engagement Platforms and Africans Rising.**The workshop on Illicit Financial Flow (IFFs)** will take place on **Novembe***r 8t**h, 2018.*** The Workshop is intended to establish an awareness on a local level about IFFs and the impacts of these avoidance schemes on the general financial and environmental well-being of African citizens. With Africa losing up to [$70 billion a year to IFFs](https://mg.co.za/article/2017-10-10-sa-is-combating-a-scourge-of-illicit-financial-flows), Africans Rising aims to, once more, rekindle grassroots activists’ and local communities’ engagements in challenging illicit financial flows and/or build solidarity with existing initiatives fighting against such unacceptable injustices. If you are interested in participating in any of the aforementioned events please share the following details: Full Name, Name of Organisation, Contact Number, City, Country and Email Address with our Engagement & Collaboration Coordinator, Farida Nabourema Bemba, through [engagement@africans-rising.org.](mailto:engagement@africans-rising.org)
**Categories:** Documents, Media Release, News and Media
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### [Fascism and Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/fascism-and-africa/)
**Published:** November 6, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** For Westerners, fascism is one of the greatest stains in their history because it resulted in atrocities such as the Holocaust and World War II, which caused the deaths of millions of people in Europe.
**Content:**
The election of Donald Trump in 2016 raised concerns about what appears to be a global movement towards right-wing populism among Western democracies. The recent election of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil is further proof of this trend. This recent shift has also raised concerns about a resurgence of fascism given that much of the rhetoric being espoused by these right-wing populist leaders reflect the nationalistic, bigoted, and dictatorial thinking of fascist leaders of the past, such as Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Francisco Franco.
For Westerners, fascism is one of the greatest stains in their history because it resulted in atrocities such as the Holocaust and World War II, which caused the deaths of millions of people in Europe. For African people, however, it is difficult to separate the fascists from what is supposed to be a liberal democracy. As Western democracies around the world confront this fear of a rebirth of fascism, African people have always understood that values that Western democracies espoused have never been universal values.
The “Allies” in World War II are often treated as heroes in Western history because these were the countries that defeated the fascists in Europe and saved the world from the threat of the Nazis, but these same Allied Powers shared much in common with the fascists that they were fighting. The United States at the time of World War II was a nation which preached white supremacy and racism. African Americans were considered second class citizens. Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was the president at the time that the Second World War began, was the same president who refused to support anti-lynching legislation. Roosevelt also nominated Hugo Black, a former member of the Ku Klux Klan, to the Supreme Court. Justice Black later upheld the internment of Japanese-Americans. Whereas the Nazis maintained concentration camps in which they systematically tortured and executed Jewish people, the British colonialists in Kenya had detention camps of their own in which they systematically tortured Kenyans who were suspected of being members of the Mau Mau. France maintained many of its colonies in a state of poverty and neglect, and those who spoke out against French colonialism were typically jailed, tortured, or killed. In the Belgian Congo, the Belgians massacred over 10 million Congolese people.
Despite the brutalities that Africans endured from the Allies we fought to put an end to fascism. Africans from the United States, the Caribbean, and the African continent all fought for countries that had oppressed, exploited, brutalised, and humiliated us. We fought to help put an end to fascism in Europe so that the Allies could freely continue their oppressive policies. In the 1950s and 1960s, African people began to make significant process towards our collective liberation through the civil rights movement in the United States and the decolonization movements in Africa and the Caribbean. These movements were met with hostility by these same Allied Powers. Many of the leaders of these movements were imprisoned and in some cases killed because they dared to demand that African people should be treated equally.
Whereas many Western nations are expressing concern over what appears to be a resurgence of fascism, for African people it is difficult we can hardly see the difference. Prior to Donald Trump being elected president in 2016, African Americans were already struggling. The United States is the richest nation in the world, yet many African Americans live in abject poverty and neglect, while also dealing with the issue of police brutality. These were issues that African Americans endured during eight years of Barack Obama’s presidency. Prior to Jair Bolsonaro being elected in Brazil, Afro-Brazilians experienced much of the same. Some activists in Brazil have described the situation there as genocide. This may seem like an exaggeration, but the numbers support this claim. A [report](https://blackwomenofbrazil.co/from-2002-2010-272422-afro-brazilians-murdered-numbers-equal-to-a-country-at-war-rates-rise-for-blacks-while-falling-for-whites/) from 2012 demonstrated that Afro-Brazilians are murdered at rates that are equal to the type of causalities that one sees in countries that are at war.
Worst of all is Africa’s situation. As the West laments a gradual descent into authoritarianism which threatens democratic principles such as freedom of press and voting rights, Africa has experienced decades of the worst type of dictatorial rule, which has been sanctioned and supported by the West. The list of African dictators that have been supported by Western countries since the 1960s is too lengthy to truly discuss in a single article, but we can certainly look at recent examples. Paul Biya, who has been the dictator of Cameroon since 1982, was recently re-elected again and was congratulated by the United States for this sham election. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila’s term ended since 2016, but he has decided to delay leaving power for two years. The United States has done very little to stem Kabila’s abuse of power, which persists in the Congo even as he is getting ready to relinquish power. The people of Togo have spent the past year fighting for an end to five decades of dictatorship and this struggle has been met with silence from Western governments, which have supported that same dictatorial regime for the past five decades. Yoweri Museveni is the president of a country where critics of the government are blatantly tortured, but he continues to enjoy American support. The same is true for Paul Kagame, who is the president of a country where opposition leaders are jailed and where journalists have been known to die under mysterious circumstances.
The ideals and values expressed by Western liberal democracies have never been extended to us. More often than not, we have actually been the victims of these Western democracies which preach values that they have never practiced. After all, the United States is a nation founded by people who wrote beautifully about liberty, freedom, and the equality of man, but such values did not extend to enslaved Africans who were counted as 3/5 of a person. Americans are rightfully concerned about the future of their country under a leader like Donald Trump, but that fear has been a reality that Africans have lived with for generations. Whereas Western countries are living in fear of what appears to be a resurgence of fascism, the reality is that for African people around the world fascism never truly ended.
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### [Mauritanie : une manifestation des abolitionnistes « sauvagement » réprimée à Nouakchott](https://www.africansrising.org/mauritanie-une-manifestation-des-abolitionnistes-sauvagement-reprimee-a-nouakchott/)
**Published:** November 2, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Aujourd’hui plusieurs militants ont été grièvement blessés, battus sauvagement par des policiers armés jusqu'aux dents et ayant pour ordre de casser les militants pacifiques.
**Content:**
Aboli, criminalisé, considéré comme un crime contre « l’humanité » depuis 1980, l’esclavage reste pourtant une réalité en Mauritanie, l’un des derniers pays au monde où ce fléau est encore un phénomène de masse. Cette pratique déshumanisante est courante. Les chiffres sont effroyables. Près d’1% de la population y serait asservie, selon The Global Slavery Index. Parmi ces 43 000 personnes, des esclaves sexuelles, victimes de mariages précoces ; des esclaves urbains, domestiques maltraités et non payés ou ouvriers dans le secteur de la construction ; en zones rurales, des familles entières réduites au travail forcé pour cultiver les terres de leurs maîtres. Seulement, les autorités affichent une passivité vis-à-vis de ce phénomène. Les mouvements qui se battent pour lutter contre ces genres de pratique sont étouffés. Les activistes traqués et jetés en prison. C’est le cas de l’Initiative pour la Résurgence du mouvement abolitionniste (IRA) qui se bat sur le terrain depuis plusieurs années. Pour exiger la libération de ses militants et d’autres prisonniers d’opinion, l’IRA a appelé à une manifestation pacifique ce 29 octobre 2018 dans les rues de Nouakchott. Mais, c’est compté sans la soldatesque du pouvoir en place qui a exercé une violence d’une rare brutalité sur les manifestants, faisant plusieurs blessés. Le mouvement dénonce la recrudescence des exactions policière notamment lors des manifestations publiques depuis la nomination de OuldMeguett, troisième personnalité du système, a la tête de la police et des renseignements.
Ce 29 octobre 2018, les agents de force de l’ordre mauritanienne ont procédé à une violente répression de la marche pacifique organisée, en fin de matinée à Nouakchott, par les militants du mouvement abolitionniste IRA qui réclamaient la libération sans conditions des activistes AbdallahiHousseinMessoud et BiramDahAbeid, respectivement militant d’IRA et président de cette ONG, mais aussi député de la République élu en détention depuis le 1er septembre dernier.
La marche entendait naturellement attirer l’attention de l’opinion publique nationale et internationale sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Mauritanie
Alors que les militants défilaient pacifiquement sur l’avenue principale de la capitale mauritanienne Nouakchott, en direction du ministère de la justice, les unités des corps sécuritaires quadrillaient les rues et procédaient à des exactions de tout genre, dans les rangs des activistes du mouvement abolitionniste. Elles ont passé à tabac de manière violente, refaisant le portrait à plusieurs manifestants: « *Armée de matraques et de gourdins, la police a utilisé une indicible violence contre les manifestants pacifiques* », s’insurge le mouvement abolitionniste. Plusieurs (une dizaine) blessés sont enrégistrés.
« *Aujourd’hui plusieurs militants ont été grièvement blessés, battus sauvagement par des policiers armés jusqu’aux dents et ayant pour ordre de casser les militants pacifiques. Des blessés graves, victimes de tabassage violent à coups de matraques, de godasses sur toutes les parties du corps. Les militants blessés et d’autres ayant perdus connaissances à cause de la violence, des charges et attaques de la police, sont transportés aux services des urgences de l’hôpital de Nouakchott, ou la police les a suivis pour intimider les infirmiers et médecins chargés de leurs apporter des soins de leurs délivrer des certificats médicaux certifiant la gravité et la cause des blessures. C’est pourquoi les services de l’hôpital s’abstiennent de délivrer les résultats des diagnostics médicaux sauf délivrance par la police d’une réquisition signée par un officier de police. Et bien-sûr que la police a catégoriquement refusé de délivrer le précieux papier* », déplore l’IRA dans un communiqué rendu public.
Lors de cette répression aveugle, la police a procédé à l’arrestation de deux militants qui sont, entre autres, ZoubeirMbarack et SeyidInala.
Le mouvement pointe du doigt les nouveaux sécurocrates du pouvoir Mohamed ould Abdelaziz, qu’il dénonce avec véhémence.
« *La police mauritanienne, transformée en milice privée par le clan du dictateur Mohamed ould Abdelaziz, et recyclée dans les pires formes de torture contre les contestataires ou présumés tels issus des groupes subsahariens, sous la houlette d’un présumé notoire tortionnaire récidiviste, le général de Brigade Mohamed ouldMeguett, cité de manière récurrente et concordante dans les témoignages des militaires noirs rescapés du camp des tueries a Inal. Notons que depuis la nomination de ouldMeguett, troisième personnalité du système, a la tête de la police et des renseignements, la torture et la violence indicible, en public, dans les rues, en privé entre quatre murs dans les commissariats sont devenues monnaie courante. Aujourd’hui, la marche pacifique d’IRA a été réprimée avec une violence qui porte la marque, une fois de plus, et la consigne du général Mohamed ouldMeguett, qui aurait déclaré en 2014 juste après sa prise de fonction, que la seule solution efficace et déterminante pour éradiquer la contestation d’IRA, c’est de procéder purement et simplement à l’élimination physique de son leader BiramDahAbeid*», peste le mouvement dans son communqué.
La situation devient de plus en plus préoccupante en Mauritanie. Le pouvoir ne cesse de durcir la répression à l’encontre des militants abolitionnistes. Plusieurs manifestations précédemment organisées ont subi le même sort. Il est aussi incompréhensible que l’esclavage soit encore une réalité dans ce pays en ce 21èmesiècle. Il y a même l’esclavage par la naissance. Ce sont des personnes qui sont appelés esclaves « soudan », ce sont les Noirs. Ici, le mot Noir est synonyme d’esclave. Les arabes et les berbères sont devenus une seule communauté, une communauté arabisée. Ils ont fondé une société basée sur l’esclavage. Simplement indigne et révoltant !
**ShalomAmetokpo**
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### [Africans Rising condemns the illegal raid on the home of Boniface Mwangi, his arrest, and detention](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condemns-the-illegal-raid-on-the-home-of-boniface-mwangi-his-arrest-and-detention/)
**Published:** July 30, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Boniface is a committed member of Africans Rising with a remarkable devotion to PanAfricanism. His love for Africa has driven him to spend his time, energy, and resources advocating for a better Kenya at great risk to his life, for a better Kenya is a better Africa.
**Content:**
Africans Rising stands in solidarity with Boniface Mwangi, who was abducted at his home after an illegal raid by officers of the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigations. After being detained throughout the weekend, he has now been released on what can be condemned as excessive and unreasonable bail bond.
Boniface is a committed member of Africans Rising with a remarkable devotion to PanAfricanism. His love for Africa has driven him to spend his time, energy, and resources advocating for a better Kenya at great risk to his life, for a better Kenya is a better Africa. We condemn in the strongest terms the actions of the State aimed at silencing him.
Members of the movement across the continent express our disgust at the latest action by the DCI, which has become a tool used by the political class to silence activists and human rights defenders in Kenya. We are not surprised that the DCI, which levelled a trumped-up charge of “facilitation of terrorist acts” against Boniface, has had to abandon that charge as it is patently false and ridiculous.
His arrest, detention and subsequently release come on the heels of the detention of numerous young people across the country, including Africans Rising members working with Kongomano La Mapinduzi and the Social Justice Movement, for exercising their legitimate right to advocate for social justice and human rights. A pattern has emerged where people are being arrested on trumped-up charges (particularly terrorism charges) and detained for weeks on end or slapped with extreme bail conditions. The court’s demand for KSh 1 million bail bond for Boniface Mwangi is the latest example of this. It must be condemned as excessive and unreasonable.
As Boniface is released on bail, it is important that the Kenyan government respects citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly and protest. We call on the Kenyan government to:
● Immediately release all detained activist and drop all malicious charges against them
● Respect and protect citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly and protest
● Stop all intimidation and harassment of activists and social justice workers.
Africans Rising is in solidarity with Boniface Mwangi and all activists facing persecution for advocating for justice, peace, and dignity. We will continue to amplify the voices of those silenced by oppressive regimes and advocate for a more just and equitable society.
**Categories:** Statement
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### [Jamaica's Petition to King Charles: A Legal Milestone in the Struggle for Reparations](https://www.africansrising.org/jamaicas-petition-to-king-charles-a-legal-milestone-in-the-struggle-for-reparations/)
**Published:** July 30, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The petition, publicly released by Minister of Culture; Olivia “Babsy” Grange on June 24, 2025, and submitted to the Attorney General on June 25, requires the King to exercise his discretion under the Judicial Committee Act of 1833.
**Content:**
###### By Eunice Odhiambo, Reparations Campaign Officer – Africans Rising
In a revolutionary and unprecedented move, the government of Jamaica has formally asked King Charles III to refer fundamental issues of law relating to the transatlantic slave trade to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. This lawsuit seeks to determine whether the commoditisation, sale and enslavement of Africans was lawful under the British law, and whether Britain had an incessant legal duty to provide reparation for the damages caused by centuries of slavery and colonial plunder.
The petition, publicly released by Minister of Culture; Olivia “Babsy” Grange on June 24, 2025, and submitted to the Attorney General on June 25, requires the King to exercise his discretion under the Judicial Committee Act of 1833. The issues being posed are:
1. Was the forced transport of Africans to Jamaica lawful according to English common law?
2. Did slavery and the transatlantic slave trade constitute crimes against humanity?
3. Is Britain under a legal obligation to make reparations for slavery and its long legacy?
###### Minister of Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, making the announcement during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24). Photo credit: Rudranath Fraser
While the outcome of this process under the law remains unknown, we are clear that slavery was, and is, a crime against humanity. This is affirmed in international law e.g., the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and in our common morality. No court is required to affirm what already millions believe is self-evident.
Jamaica’s petition is more than a courtroom tactic. It is a part of a global campaign to hold the former colonial powers accountable. It is in line with years of Caribbean people mobilizing under CARICOM, and the current Pan-African reparations campaign by Africans Rising. We are employing a movement-building approach; linking grassroots struggles, legal action, and political mobilization to demand truth, repair, and justice.
This is not the first time that Africans have had a say with the British monarchy. In 2021, Africans Rising co-signed a letter to Queen Elizabeth II demanding reparations and historical accountability. That letter was symbolically raised on the Houses of Parliament; a testament that our voices will not be silenced. In a legal case brought by the veterans in 2009, a group of the Kenyan *Mau Mau* veterans successfully petitioned the British government for torture and abuse they suffered during the Kenya Emergency and were paid £19.9 million in compensation 2013.
One of the most astonishing facts that have been overlooked is that when Britain freed slaves in the 1830s, it compensated the slave owners, not the slaves. These compensations continued to 2015. This is to say that descendants of enslaved Africans were unknowingly paying taxes that contributed to reimbursing reparations to the descendants of their ancestors’ enslavers. This profound injustice informs the moral imperative of Jamaica’s appeal.
Now the world observes King Charles. Will he permit a legal reckoning, or protect the silence of empire? Either way, the demand for reparations will not be suppressed. Jamaica has moved. Africa is rising. And the voices of the oppressed will no longer be silenced.
Reparations are not a gift. They are a right. Justice is a duty. The time to act is now!
**Categories:** Blog
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### [The Exigency of Strengthening Pan-African Solidarity Today](https://www.africansrising.org/the-exigency-of-strengthening-pan-african-solidarity-today/)
**Published:** June 22, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
The rise in the wave of resistance movements of the African peoples around the middle of the last century has been said to be connected to the titanic rise in the desire of the African to assert her full humanhood and to the growing realization that the actualization of a peaceful future for all of humanity will only remain a dream if African peoples continue to be victims of brutal domination and harsh exploitation.
These resistance movements have accomplished several gains, most notably the eviction of the colonialist (even if only physically) from all African countries on the continent and countries populated by peoples of African descent outside the continent and the advancement of political and economic rights for people of African descent in America and beyond. The dismantling of the apartheid system in South Africa is equally worthy of note. These are achievements that we can be rightly proud of, and they are the material of which we celebrate yearly on May 25 — African Liberation Day. This annual celebration commemorates the day the Organization for African Unity was formed in 1963.
The words of Kwame Nkrumah still reverberate today, for he stated unequivocally at the birth of OAU that
In that mission, African liberation movements have sprouted into different formations: from national pro-democracy movements, to economic rights movements, feminist movements, and environmental and climate justice movements. Synergizing the works of this vast array of justice movements has required the formation of Pan-African solidarity organizations like Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity, which was also launched on May 25 in 2017.
[Africans Rising](http://www.africansrising.org/) has taken on the ambitious work of addressing some of the greatest injustices facing African peoples, among them: the disproportionate impact of climate change on the continent, disparate incarceration rates of people of African descent, the high number of African countries within the grip of dictatorships, geopolitical tensions and terrorism threatening African communities, continued perpetuation of racist systems and practices by power hoarders, increasing poverty and widening wealth gaps, discrimination based on gender and sexual preference, and the increasing use of digital technology for mass surveillance and political subversion by dictatorial regimes that rule many African countries. The perpetuation of the historical and current legacies of these injustices are evidence of the unfulfilled task of African liberation.
While nations struggle globally to attend to the devastation wrecked by the current global pandemic, African nations and communities, which have already been battling the lingering consequences of slavery and colonialism, have had their initially heavy burdens increased. And these burdens are further compounded by the activities of those who place profit over people — even in a state of emergency.
Grassroots activists, young people and the peoples of Africa collectively have a dire task to unite around the vision of shared prosperity for all, as contained in the Kilimanjaro Declaration, the guiding document of the Africans Rising movement. Every African who seeks change must seize this moment of the convergence of crises to strengthen solidarity and ensure that we build more resilient communities. We can do that collectively by deepening the call for governments and businesses to commit to the attainment of carbon neutrality before the middle of the century; supporting the call for global demilitarization; fighting for fair taxation and universal benefits for all Africans; confronting governments’ and big corporations’ tendency to regulate and censure digital space; demanding transparency and accountability; promoting the participation of women, young people, people living with disabilities, and minority groups in government; and resisting homophobia and identity-based discrimination. Our priority must remain pushing our countries further away from dictatorships, for as the global humanitarian and Africans Rising Ambassador, Kumi Naidoo, reminds us:
Kumi Naidoo
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Africans outside the United States of America must continue to stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the country who live under a police institution which has too often proven itself to be constituted by people prejudiced against the African, even as the country continues to be confronted by legacies of its brutal exploitation of the African in the past.
Voices must be rallied in support of the call being made by Africans Rising and other movements and individuals, for former colonialists and enslavers to correct for the wrongs of the past by honestly acknowledging the harm and human cost of slavery and colonialism, establishing truth and reconciliation commissions, cancelling all African debts and delivering reparations.
African national governments must now commit to guaranteeing basic educational and economic opportunities for their citizens and advancing political and cultural freedoms for all by: reducing the population of children roaming the street to zero; closing the infrastructural gaps in our countries; closing inequality gaps and eradicating poverty, through the promotion of such policies which ensure fair taxation and guarantees universal benefits; committing to the democratic values of openness, transparency and accountability; and protecting the rights of women and girls, minority groups and the LGBTQ+ community.
The African Union, in partnership with the regional bodies, has the duty to prioritize the collapse of the artificial and arbitrary partitions left by the colonialists, the operationalization of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA), and the issuance of a common African passport, which would ease movement and trade on the continent.
African businesses, no doubt, have roles to play too. Summarily, business leaders in African countries and communities must make care for the planet a top priority and desist from placing profit over people.
Collaboration among civil society, governments and businesses is crucial to meeting the challenges of today. In the meantime, there is before us all a duty to take adequate steps together to advance global vaccine access by demanding the loosening of intellectual property restrictions that prevent more countries from making vaccines. For the pandemic has made clear that none of us is safe until every one of us is safe.
These objectives are ambitious, but they are also necessary and attainable. The overcoming of slavery (in its cruelest form), the attainment of independence by African nations, the advancement of civil rights for African Americans, and the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa are all reasons for optimism. Let us remember that Mandela told us, “It always seems impossible until it is done.”
Considering those powerful words, we must continue to strengthen solidarity amongst ourselves as peoples of Africa for the safeguarding of our health, the security of our rights, and the guaranteeing of a more just future for us and for generations to come.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Africans Rising East Africa Regional Convening](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-east-africa-regional-convening/)
**Published:** March 17, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The convening for North, South & East Africa is one of one such convening to be held which would draw participation from across the regions, the continent and the diaspora.
**Content:**
Theme: **Enhancing Solidarity towards Building the Africa We Want**
Africans Rising is hosting a two-day regional convening in East Africa to discuss women’s leadership and empowerment, COVID-19, movement building, climate and environmental justice, and defending civic space.
The convening for North, South & East Africa is one of one such convening to be held which would draw participation from across the regions, the continent and the diaspora.
In the course of the convening, delegates will spend time discussing the major themes which define the focus of Africans Rising, in order to determine the progress made so far on key commitments of the movement, and also outline the lessons learnt.
On 23 – 24 August 2016, two hundred and seventy-two representatives from civil society, trade unions, women, young people, men, people living with disabilities, parliamentarians, media organisations and faith-based groups, from across Africa and the African diaspora gathered in Arusha, Tanzania, and committed to build a pan-African movement that recognises the rights and freedoms of our People. In fulfilment of the commitment made at the ‘Arusha Conference,’ (as it is now commonly referred to, or say the Validation Conference), Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity was launched on 25th May, 2017, by individuals and organizations across the continent and the African diaspora. Africans Rising is today a collective of about 400 organizations and 10,000 individual members.
Since the 25th May, 2017 launch, and in pursuit of the fulfilment of the commitments contained in the Kilimanjaro Declaration, (the founding charter for Africans Rising), we have engaged in series of actions geared toward advancing the liberation struggle of the peoples of Africa – in different countries across the continent, at the continental level and the diaspora. From strategic convening to solidarity missions, resource mapping and alliance building, Africans Rising continues to employ creative approaches in amplifying the efforts and initiatives of activists who are working tirelessly on the ground to build the Africa We Want. We, undoubtedly, have very many success stories to tell!
It is also true too, however, that all across the continent, we continue to witness the shrinking of civic spaces, while the disposition of far too many of our political leaders is far from encouraging. We continue to witness a drastic curtailment of the freedom of association, assembly and expression in far too many countries across the continent. The shrinking political and civic space, heightened levels of corruption and growing levels of inequality have been described as the markers of post-independence democracy on the African continent, and this, obviously, is still very true today. The task before us remains yet huge, and the obstacles many.
The convening is, essentially, expected to provide a space for civil society actors in East, South & North Africa, who have been previously engaged with Africans Rising – from the Arusha Conference of 2016 to the several other engagements (such as the annual #25May mobilization, solidarity mission, et cetera) – and those who are envisaged to be engaged with Africans Rising in a not-too-distant future (based on a pedigree of strong commitment to the liberation struggle of the African peoples), to reflect on the journey so far, with particular regards to the fulfilment of the commitments contained in the Kilimanjaro Declaration, while also mapping out pathways in moving ahead – toward the actualization of our shared vision of an African society with inclusive democracy and shared prosperity.
**Categories:** Regional Convening
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### [Africans Rising appelle à la libération des prisonniers politiques et au respect du droit de manifester au Sénégal - #FreeSenegal](https://www.africansrising.org/freesenegal-fr/)
**Published:** March 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Toutes les personnes éprises de justice, toutes les institutions nationales et internationales ont le devoir de parler. Nous demandons le soutien de l’opinion internationale sur les événements horribles qui se passent actuellement au Sénégal.
**Content:**
Nous avons suivi avec consternations les arrestations des membres de la société civile sénégalaise ces dernières semaines. Les traitements violents réservés à certains comme Guy Marius Sagna sont des actes dégradants pour le Sénégal. Les décès dont celui du jeune Ousmane Coly à Bignona marque la ligne rouge qu’ il ne fallait pas dépasser. Il est encore temps de mettre fin à ces vagues de violences en libérant tous les prisonniers politiques sans conditions. Et en assurant une commission indépendantes pour éclaircir l’affaire civile d’accusation de viol de Ousmane Sonko.
Toutes les personnes éprises de justice, toutes les institutions nationales et internationales ont le devoir de parler. Nous demandons le soutien de l’opinion internationale sur les événements horribles qui se passent actuellement au Sénégal. Nous demandons à l’Union africaine d’agir pour condamner les bavures des forces de l’ordre et les dirigeants politiques, y compris le président Macky Sall, pour l’abus de leurs pouvoirs dans l’oppression de l’exercice public et des développements politiques. L’UA doit faire usage de son autorité pour intervenir au nom de la bonne gouvernance et du respect des droits de l’homme au Sénégal.
Nous appelons également la Communauté africaine à utiliser ses capacités pour promouvoir la solidarité panafricaine en faveur de la démocratie, de la justice et de la stabilité politique au Sénégal.
Sincerely,
Coumba Toure et Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan,
Coordonnateurs du Mouvement,
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity
**Categories:** Media Release
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### [Le Sénégal a adopté une loi criminalisant l'esclavage : Voici pourquoi cela est important](https://www.africansrising.org/senegal-has-a-law-criminalizing-slavery-here-is-why-that-matters/)
**Published:** April 28, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Cela fait maintenant onze ans que l'Assemblée Nationale du Sénégal a adopté une loi déclarant la traite atlantique et l'esclavage du peuple africain comme un crime contre l'humanité.
**Content:**
Coumba Toure et Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan,
Co-Coordonnateurs de Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity basés au Sénégal. [La loi](http://www.jo.gouv.sn/spip.php?article8374) promulguée par le Sénat sénégalais le 27 avril reconnaît non seulement l’esclavage comme un crime, mais elle exige également que cette histoire soit enseignée dans les écoles. L’un des articles de la loi désigne la date du 27 avril comme une journée de commémoration de la criminalisation de l’esclavage au Sénégal.
À ce jour, le Sénégal est le seul pays africain qui a voté une telle loi criminalisant cet acte épouvantable dans l’histoire humaine et qui a osé le qualifier de crime contre l’humanité. Depuis trois ans, la ville de Dakar organise des événements le 27 avril et plusieurs organisations locales, ainsi que celles de la diaspora, soutiennent cette initiative afin que les autres pays suivent l’exemple du Sénégal. Le 27 avril marque également la date de l’abolition de l’esclavage par la deuxième république française, qui s’appliquait à l’époque à ses colonies dans le monde entier. Selon les estimations, vingt-deux millions de personnes étaient originaires du monde africain entre les années 1500 et 1888.
 Coumba Touré and Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan at the Slavery Commemoration Day in Dakar - 2019
Aujourd’hui, [grâce au travail approfondi](http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_history_of_american_slavery/2015/06/animated_interactive_of_the_history_of_the_atlantic_slave_trade.html) des spécialistes comme Andrew Kahn et Jamelle Bouie, le monde dispose d’une reconstitution des faits historiques et d’une représentation plus précise de la traite transatlantique des esclaves. Selon Kahn et Bouie, 20 528 voyages ont été effectués pendant cette traite sur une période de 315 ans, et des millions d’Africains ont été réduits à l’esclavage. Les chiffres présentés dans les découvertes de Kahn et Bouie ne reflètent pas l’ampleur de cet horrible commerce, dans la mesure où certains historiens estiment que pour chaque personne vendue, dix autres sont mortes ou ont disparu. Cependant, leurs recherches donnent un compte rendu plus détaillé des bateaux enregistrés, des noms des capitaines de navires et du nombre de prisonniers à bord de ces derniers.
Pour décrire l’impact dévastateur de la traite atlantique des esclaves sur les Noirs, l’anthropologue et spécialiste des études africaines, Marimba Ani, a créé le concept [Maafa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maafa#:~:text=Maafa%2C%20African%20Holocaust%2C%20Holocaust%20of,be%20exact%2C%20specifically%20in%20the)il provient du mot Swahili qui signifie « événement terrible ou tragédie ». Il tente d’englober le nombre réel de personnes qui sont mortes pendant les captures, les guerres, les razzias qui reste encore à être pleinement évalué, ainsi que la destruction des structures sociales et gouvernementales traditionnelles qui a plus tard facilité les crimes de la colonisation, et même aujourd’hui ceux de la néo-colonisation. Ce Maafa, historique a profondément façonné la culture mondiale, a transformé l’Afrique en l’un des continents les moins peuplés et à laissé de trop nombreux Africains traumatisés et appauvris pendant des générations.
L’esclavage était un système économique ancré dans le racisme et les atrocités du racisme sont toujours bien présentes. Aujourd’hui, il est urgent de combattre le racisme, en rappelant que c’est ce même racisme qui a tué George Floyd et Breonna Taylor ; c’est ce même racisme qui est encore à l’origine de l’incarcération massive des Afro-Américains ; c’est ce même racisme qui tue de manière disproportionnée les Noirs au Brésil ; c’est ce même racisme qui permet aux pays occidentaux modernes de soutenir les dictateurs qui leur obéissent sur le continent africain. Le racisme a entraîné l’assassinat de plusieurs héros africains de la lutte pour la libération, comme Patrice Lumumba et Thomas Sankara. Aujourd’hui encore, ce même racisme manipule les lois de la finance mondiale, régit les interactions et le commerce au sein de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) et dicte les modèles économiques mis en place par la Banque mondiale sur le continent africain. C’est ce même racisme qui privilégie l’argent alloué au service de la dette au détriment de la vie des femmes qui accouchent sur le continent, ce même racisme qui empêche les entreprises médicales de partager le brevet du vaccin Covid-19 afin que les pays en développement d’Afrique bénéficient d’un accès équitable à des traitements vitaux. Il est important de s’attaquer au racisme, l’une des racines les plus profondes de la négation de l’humanité des Africains et des Noirs dans le monde.
En ce 27 avril, nous invitons le reste du monde à se joindre au Sénégal pour déraciner les vestiges racistes de l’esclavage. Oeuvrons pour l’adoption d’une législation qui libère véritablement la vie des Noirs. Au-delà de la loi, nous avons l’opportunité de réécrire l’histoire en reconnaissant que l’esclavage a privé des millions d’Africains de leur dignité et a rendu leurs pays vulnérables à l’exploitation par les puissances occidentales qui continuent à bénéficier des poursuites coloniales et néocoloniales. Le moment est venu d’enseigner à tous les enfants la véritable histoire et de mettre en place un programme destiné à réparer les dommages économiques, sociaux et culturels causés par l’esclavage.
Aujourd’hui, [Africans Rising for Peace Justice and Dignity](https://africansrising.org/fr), mouvement de solidarité entre les Africains du continent et de la diaspora, a pour objectif de réécrire l’histoire et de pousser au changement. Même si nous sommes déterminés à construire un avenir pour tous les Africains, nous reconnaissons la nécessité de « l’héritage des mémoires ». Cela commence par le rappel des événements historiques, notamment le fait que l’Afrique est le berceau de l’humanité et que les Africains ont été les premiers adeptes de la civilisation. Rejoignez-nous pour notre plus grande mobilisation annuelle le [25 Mai, Journée de la Libération de l’Afrique](https://africansrising.org/may25/), et entrez en contact avec des activistes et des mouvements africains à travers le monde au moment où nous nous réunissons en solidarité pour explorer le thème du « *Le Panafricanisme au 21e siècle : Notre Santé, Nos Droits, Notre Avenir* »
Coumba Toure and Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan, Senegal based Co-Coordinators of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity
**Categories:** Blog, Senegal
**Tags:** crimeagainsthumanity, slavery, law, Senegal
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### [Senegal has a law criminalizing slavery: Here is why that matters](https://www.africansrising.org/senegal-has-a-law-criminalizing-slavery-here-is-why-that-matters/)
**Published:** April 28, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** It has been eleven years since Senegal’s National Assembly passed a law declaring the Atlantic slave trade and the enslavement of African people
**Content:**
It has been eleven years since Senegal’s National Assembly passed a law declaring the Atlantic slave trade and the enslavement of African people a crime against humanity. [The law](http://www.jo.gouv.sn/spip.php?article8374) passed by the Senegalese Senate on April 27th not only recognizes slavery as a crime but also requires that the history of slavery be taught in schools. One of the articles of the law designates the 27th of April as a day for Senegal to commemorate the criminalization of slavery.
To this date, Senegal is the only African country that has voted for such a law criminalizing this appalling act in human history and dared to call it a crime against humanity. The city of Dakar has been organizing events for the past three years on April 27th and there is support for local organizations as well as those from the diaspora to push for the abolition of slavery by France’s second republic, and at the time being applicable to its colonies around the world. It is estimated that twenty-two million people were from the African World between 1500 and 1888.
 Coumba Touré and Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan at the Slavery Commemoration Day in Dakar - 2019
Today with the[ in-depth work](http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_history_of_american_slavery/2015/06/animated_interactive_of_the_history_of_the_atlantic_slave_trade.html) of scholars like Andrew Kahn and Jamelle Bouie, the world now has a reconstitution of historical facts and a more accurate visualization of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. According to Kahn and Bouie, there were 20,528 voyages made during the Transatlantic slave trade over a period covering 315 years, with millions of Africans sold into slavery. The numbers provided in Kahn and Bouie’s findings do not reflect the depth of this horrendous commerce, as some historians estimate that for every person sold, ten other people died or disappeared. Yet their research gives a more detailed account of the registered boats, the names of ship captains, and the number of people held on these ships.
To shed more light on the devastating impact of the Atlantic slave trade on black people, anthropologist and African studies scholar Marimba Ani has coined the term [Maafa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maafa#:~:text=Maafa%2C%20African%20Holocaust%2C%20Holocaust%20of,be%20exact%2C%20specifically%20in%20the), a Swahili word for “terrible occurrence or tragedy”. The actual number of people who died during captures, in wars, the razzias, coupled with the destruction of traditional social and governing structures to facilitate the crimes of colonization, and even today the crimes of neo-colonization, have yet to be fully evaluated. This historical Maafa profoundly reshaped global culture, made Africa one of the less populated continents, and left far too many Africans traumatized and impoverished for generations.
Slavery was an economic system rooted in racism. Although slavery legally ended long ago, the horrors of racism remain firmly rooted. It is urgent to combat racism today, recognizing that the same racism killed George Floyd and Breonna Taylor; the same racism still drives the mass incarceration of African Americans; the same racism disproportionately kills black people from Covid-19 in Brazil, and it also allows modern western nations to prop up dictators who do their bidding on the African continent. The racism allowed for the killing of African liberation heroes like Patrice Lumumba and Thomas Sankara. Even today, that same racism rigs the rules of global finance, regulating interactions and commerce at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and dictating the economic models pushed by the World Bank on the African continent. It is the same racism that values money for debt servicing over the lives of the women giving birth on the continent, the same racism that is preventing medical companies from sharing the patent of the Covid-19 vaccine so that developing countries across Africa can have equitable access to life-saving treatment. It is important to tackle racism, one of the most profound roots of the negation of the humanity of Africans and black people around the world.
On this upcoming April 27th, we urge the world to join Senegal in uprooting the racist vestiges of slavery. Let us work to pass legislation that truly liberates black lives. Beyond legislation, we have the opportunity to rewrite history by acknowledging that slavery deprived millions of Africans of their dignity and made their countries vulnerable to exploitation by Western powers who continue to benefit from colonial and neo-colonial pursuits. It is time to teach all children about the true history and to set a plan to repair the economic, social, and cultural damages caused by slavery.
Today [Africans Rising for Peace, Justice, and Dignity](https://africansrising.org/), a movement-building solidarity among Africans on the continent and in the diaspora, aims to rewrite history and push for change. While we are determined to build a future for all Africans, we recognize the urgency of the “Legacy of Memories”. It starts by bringing back historical facts such as Africa being the cradle of humanity and Africans as the first people to start civilization. Join us for our largest annual mobilization on [May 25th, African Liberation Day](https://africansrising.org/may25/), and connect with African activists and movements across the globe as we come together in solidarity to explore the theme of “*Pan-Africanism in the 21st Century: Our Health, Our Rights, Our Future.*”
Coumba Toure and Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan, Senegal based Co-Coordinators of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity
**Categories:** Blog, Senegal
**Tags:** crimeagainsthumanity, law, Senegal, slavery
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### [Le Sénégal a adopté une loi qui criminalise l'esclavage : Voici pourquoi cela est important.](https://www.africansrising.org/le-senegal-a-adopte-une-loi-qui-criminalise-lesclavage-voici-pourquoi-cela-est-important/)
**Published:** April 28, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** À ce jour, le Sénégal est le seul pays africain qui a voté une telle loi criminalisant cet acte épouvantable dans l'histoire humaine et qui a osé le qualifier de crime contre l'humanité.
**Content:**
Cela fait maintenant onze ans que l’Assemblée Nationale du Sénégal a adopté une loi déclarant la traite atlantique et l’esclavage du peuple africain comme un crime contre l’humanité. [La loi](http://www.jo.gouv.sn/spip.php?article8374) promulguée par le Sénat sénégalais le 27 avril reconnaît non seulement l’esclavage comme un crime, mais elle exige également que cette histoire soit enseignée dans les écoles. L’un des articles de la loi désigne la date du 27 avril comme une journée de commémoration de la criminalisation de l’esclavage au Sénégal.
À ce jour, le Sénégal est le seul pays africain qui a voté une telle loi criminalisant cet acte épouvantable dans l’histoire humaine et qui a osé le qualifier de crime contre l’humanité. Depuis trois ans, la ville de Dakar organise des événements le 27 avril et plusieurs organisations locales, ainsi que celles de la diaspora, soutiennent cette initiative afin que les autres pays suivent l’exemple du Sénégal. Le 27 avril marque également la date de l’abolition de l’esclavage par la deuxième république française, qui s’appliquait à l’époque à ses colonies dans le monde entier. Selon les estimations, vingt-deux millions de personnes étaient originaires du monde africain entre les années 1500 et 1888.
Aujourd’hui, grâce au [travail approfondi](http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_history_of_american_slavery/2015/06/animated_interactive_of_the_history_of_the_atlantic_slave_trade.html) des spécialistes comme Andrew Kahn et Jamelle Bouie, le monde dispose d’une reconstitution des faits historiques et d’une représentation plus précise de la [traite transatlantique des esclaves](https://www.un.org/fr/events/slaveryremembranceday/background.shtml). Selon Kahn et Bouie, 20 528 voyages ont été effectués pendant cette traite sur une période de 315 ans, et des millions d’Africains ont été réduits à l’esclavage. Les chiffres présentés dans les découvertes de Kahn et Bouie ne reflètent pas l’ampleur de cet horrible commerce, dans la mesure où certains historiens estiment que pour chaque personne vendue, dix autres sont mortes ou ont disparu. Cependant, leurs recherches donnent un compte rendu plus détaillé des bateaux enregistrés, des noms des capitaines de navires et du nombre de prisonniers à bord de ces derniers.
Pour décrire l’impact dévastateur de la traite atlantique des esclaves sur les Noirs, l’anthropologue et spécialiste des études africaines, Marimba Ani, a créé le concept [Maafa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maafa#:~:text=Maafa%2C%20African%20Holocaust%2C%20Holocaust%20of,be%20exact%2C%20specifically%20in%20the), il provient du mot Swahili qui signifie « événement terrible ou tragédie ». Il tente d’englober le nombre réel de personnes qui sont mortes pendant les captures, les guerres, les razzias qui reste encore à être pleinement évalué, ainsi que la destruction des structures sociales et gouvernementales traditionnelles qui a plus tard facilité les crimes de la colonisation, et même aujourd’hui ceux de la néo-colonisation. Ce Maafa, historique a profondément façonné la culture mondiale, a transformé l’Afrique en l’un des continents les moins peuplés et à laissé de trop nombreux Africains traumatisés et appauvris pendant des générations.
L’esclavage était un système économique ancré dans le racisme et les atrocités du racisme sont toujours bien présentes. Aujourd’hui, il est urgent de combattre le racisme, en rappelant que c’est ce même racisme qui a tué George Floyd et Breonna Taylor ; c’est ce même racisme qui est encore à l’origine de l’incarcération massive des Afro-Américains ; c’est ce même racisme qui tue de manière disproportionnée les Noirs au Brésil ; c’est ce même racisme qui permet aux pays occidentaux modernes de soutenir les dictateurs qui leur obéissent sur le continent africain. Le racisme a entraîné l’assassinat de plusieurs héros africains de la lutte pour la libération, comme Patrice Lumumba et Thomas Sankara. Aujourd’hui encore, ce même racisme manipule les lois de la finance mondiale, régit les interactions et le commerce au sein de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) et dicte les modèles économiques mis en place par la Banque mondiale sur le continent africain. C’est ce même racisme qui privilégie l’argent alloué au service de la dette au détriment de la vie des femmes qui accouchent sur le continent, ce même racisme qui empêche les entreprises médicales de partager le brevet du vaccin Covid-19 afin que les pays en développement d’Afrique bénéficient d’un accès équitable à des traitements vitaux. Il est important de s’attaquer au racisme, l’une des racines les plus profondes de la négation de l’humanité des Africains et des Noirs dans le monde.
En ce 27 avril, nous invitons le reste du monde à se joindre au Sénégal pour déraciner les vestiges racistes de l’esclavage. Oeuvrons pour l’adoption d’une législation qui libère véritablement la vie des Noirs. Au-delà de la loi, nous avons l’opportunité de réécrire l’histoire en reconnaissant que l’esclavage a privé des millions d’Africains de leur dignité et a rendu leurs pays vulnérables à l’exploitation par les puissances occidentales qui continuent à bénéficier des poursuites coloniales et néocoloniales. Le moment est venu d’enseigner à tous les enfants la véritable histoire et de mettre en place un programme destiné à réparer les dommages économiques, sociaux et culturels causés par l’esclavage.
Aujourd’hui, [Africans Rising for Peace Justice and Dignity](https://africansrising.org/), mouvement de solidarité entre les Africains du continent et de la diaspora, a pour objectif de réécrire l’histoire et de pousser au changement. Même si nous sommes déterminés à construire un avenir pour tous les Africains, nous reconnaissons la nécessité de « l’héritage des mémoires ». Cela commence par le rappel des événements historiques, notamment le fait que l’Afrique est le berceau de l’humanité et que les Africains ont été les premiers adeptes de la civilisation. Rejoignez-nous pour notre plus grande mobilisation annuelle le [25 Mai, Journée de la Libération de l’Afrique](https://africansrising.org/may25/), et entrez en contact avec des activistes et des mouvements africains à travers le monde au moment où nous nous réunissons en solidarité pour explorer le thème du **« Le *Panafricanisme au 21e siècle : Notre Santé, Nos Droits, Notre Avenir*** **»**
Coumba Toure et Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan,
Co-Coordonnateurs de Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity basés au Sénégal.
**Categories:** News and Media
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### [Africans Rising stands in solidarity with Senegalese movements against new anti-terrorism laws - #ManifesterestunDroit #aarsunudémocratie](https://www.africansrising.org/senegal-solidarity-statement-agaisnt-the-law/)
**Published:** July 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** On Friday, June 25, the Senegalese national assembly approved two new laws in the Senegalese penal code which they say will help the country fight terrorism.
**Content:**
On Friday, June 25, the Senegalese national assembly approved two new laws in the Senegalese penal code which they say will help the country fight terrorism. However, many civil society movements and activists are protesting against these new laws, which they deem anti-democratic, and some have been arrested for their demonstrations.
While the new laws are being promoted as anti-terrorism laws, many citizens of the country see that these laws would confiscate their freedoms by criminalizing public protest and political speech. The laws would make leaders of civic and political movements responsible for “offenses committed” by their organizations and could require them to give the government access to their organizational data. The laws will also allow government surveillance of anyone suspected of terrorism without prior court approval.
Africans Rising finds that these laws are grave violations of the civil rights of the people living and working in Senegal. We support the Movement for the Defense of Democracy (M2D) and Senegalese civil society organizations fighting against this law. We call on Africans Rising communities to be in solidarity with the movements struggling in defence of democracy, justice, peace and political stability in Senegal. We ask that you help bring the spotlight to what is happening in Senegal by reaching out to Senegalese authorities and voicing your concerns about the laws, posting to your social media feeds about what is going on in the country, and organizing any other events or actions that can lend support and solidarity to the people on the ground working to defeat these laws in Senegal.
To contact Africans Rising with ways our movement can collaborate and amplify solidarity with movements against this law, please write to us at .
For more information about organizing against the law in Senegal, contact M2D directly on Twitter at **@m2d\_senegal**.
In Solidarity,
Africans Rising
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Africans Rising Demands Justice and Democratic Governance in Eswatini](https://www.africansrising.org/eswatini-solidarity-statement/)
**Published:** July 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We are issuing this statement because we know that the Kingdom of Eswatini is capable of better treatment of its people. We believe that the people of Eswatini deserve the type of leadership that will ensure them justice, peace and dignity in their daily lives.
**Content:**
When one of our African children is killed by the police, it is a threat to all people who are supposed to be protected by that organization. As such, the people of Eswatini responded in outrage with calls for justice and reform after the mysterious police murder of student Thabani Nkomonye in May.
Nkomonye’s murder has pulled back a shroud of injustice to reveal decades of civilian frustrations with the country’s lack of democractic leadership. As the people of Eswatini continue to mourn Nkomonye, their disappointment has given rise to youth-led mobilizations for better, stronger governance in Eswatini.
Africans Rising is in solidarity with the young people, activists and movements in Eswatini that have dared to make their voices heard at this time, risking their lives for a long-held belief that Eswatini is a place where justice and democratic governance are possible.
However, to achieve this future, there must be a change. In the face of these earnest protests, the government has responded by restricting internet access and banning petitions for democratic reform. The Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force has responded with violence, threatening “[the full wrath of our troops](http://www.times.co.sz/news/132969-we-have-taken-over-%E2%80%93-army.html)” against anyone who does not cooperate with their orders, which include refraining from joining protests. Already dozens of people have been killed for expressing their disagreement with the current state of affairs. This is not the Africa we believe in.
We are issuing this statement because we know that the Kingdom of Eswatini is capable of better treatment of its people. We believe that the people of Eswatini deserve the type of leadership that will ensure them justice, peace and dignity in their daily lives. That is why we are calling on King Mswati III and the government of Eswatini to:
1. Withdraw the military from the streets to stop further killings and brutalisation of the public;
2. Condemn the killings of civilians by military personnel;
3. Lift the curfew and allow movement of people at all times;
4. Level the political field which includes: unbanning political parties, releasing political prisoners and returning political exiles;
5. Open schools;
6. Allow access to the internet.
We call on SADC, the African Union and United Nations to take leadership and intervene for the cause of justice in Eswatini. These international authorities must use their powers to initiate investigations and facilitate conflict resolution in the country.
We also call on our Africans Rising membership to take action. Please [sign this petition](https://www.change.org/p/the-acting-prime-minister-of-eswatini-themba-masuku-demand-the-government-of-eswatini-cease-all-forms-of-violence-against-its-people) demanding the government of Eswatini cease all forms of violent action against its people. After signing, please amplify this petition by sharing it on your social media platforms or sending a copy to the Eswatini embassy or consulate in your country. The more people who sign and share, the more visibility and pressure we create in this call for justice. Let’s stand together for Eswatini.
In solidarity,
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Africans Rising calls for the release of political prisoners and respect for the right to protest in Senegal - #FreeSenegal](https://www.africansrising.org/freesenegal/)
**Published:** March 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We are asking for the support of all justice-loving people, all national and international institutions, to speak out against the horrific events currently happening in Senegal.
**Content:**
We have followed with dismay the recent arrests of members of Senegalese civil society and the violent treatment reserved for activists like Guy Marius Sagna is degrading for Senegal. The death of the young demonstrator Ousmane Coly in Bignona marks a red line that should not be crossed. There is still time to put an end to these waves of violence by releasing all political prisoners unconditionally and by ensuring an independent commission to clarify the accusation of rape by Ousmane Sonko.
We are asking for the support of all justice-loving people, all national and international institutions, to speak out against the horrific events currently happening in Senegal. We call on the African Union to act to condemn the blunders of law enforcement and political leaders, including President Macky Sall, for the abuse of their powers in the oppression of public exercise and political developments. The AU must use its authority to intervene in the name of good governance and respect for human rights in Senegal.
We also call on the African community to use its capacities to promote pan-African solidarity in favor of democracy, justice and political stability in Senegal.
Sincerely,
Coumba Toure and Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan,
Movement Coordinators,
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity
**Categories:** News and Media
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### [Africans Rising Statement on the Racist Attacks Against African Players in the UEFA Euro 2020 Tournament](https://www.africansrising.org/2021-ar-solidarity-statement-euro-2020/)
**Published:** July 22, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We demand that UEFA, FIFA, CAF and other football governing agencies use their platforms to advance the cause of eliminating racism by educating its officials and the patrons of their games on the evils of racism.
**Content:**
In the aftermath of the Euro 2020 football tournament, we note with great dismay that racist attacks were directed against three African players on the English Team: Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka.
Throughout the tournament, these talented young men received high praise and ‘captured the imagination of the nation’. Yet, in response to the English team’s loss to Italy, those praises quickly eroded into vitriol, xenophobia and racist bigotry, revealing the prejudices that continue to plague England and too many other European societies.
We acknowledge that this affliction has lingered this long for the very reason that many European international and national governmental organizations and agencies, like the British government and UEFA, have been more comfortable offering tokenism rather than committing honestly and seriously to the cause of eliminating racism from our world. This is reflected in the continued refusal of the British government to respond positively to the [letter](https://www.change.org/p/your-majesty-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-of-england-we-seek-acknowledgement-justice-healing-reconciliation-for-the-colonised-colonised?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_23235274_en-GB%3A3&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition) of the Africans Rising movement as part of our [\#ReRightHistory Campaign](https://africansrising.org/rerighthistory/).
When Africans Rising launched our #ReRightHistory campaign, we did so with the recognition that the healing of those societies who have benefited historically from the brutal domination and harsh exploitation of the Africans and who continue to profit from the perpetuation of racist systems starts with an honest acknowledgement of past wrongs and a serious commitment to make amends for them, just as the unburdening of African communities requires it.
We therefore use this moment to again demand the British and other European governments to correct for the wrongs of the past by honestly acknowledging the harm and human cost of slavery and colonialism, establishing truth and reconciliation commissions, cancelling all African debts and delivering reparations.
We demand that UEFA, FIFA, CAF and other football governing agencies use their platforms to advance the cause of eliminating racism by educating its officials and the patrons of their games on the evils of racism. We demand that accountability and recompense be ensured for every act of racism that arises during or after football games.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement, Uncategorized
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### [As a Pan-Africanist and a feminist, I want to see Jacob Zuma held accountable. Here’s why](https://www.africansrising.org/coumba-op-ed-on-south-africa/)
**Published:** July 22, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** I was born and raised in West Africa, where I was taught in public school that apartheid was a crime against humanity. I was privileged enough to visit South Africa on several occasions
**Content:**
I am passionate about South Africa despite its painful history: the horrors of Dutch colonization, the segregation that predated apartheid, and the deep wound of the apartheid era along its crimes against humanity. During this year’s Day of the African Child, I joined a local Senegalese youth group called *Delusiwaat Art* and the International School of Popenguine in organizing a concert in the seaside village. As a coordinator of Africans Rising For Justice, Peace and Dignity, my contribution to the event was to educate the youth about the Soweto uprising and the role of young people in the final crumbling of South Africa’s apartheid system. I also joined the women’s literacy class of the village of Ndayanne as they organized a conversation with children and parents about the importance of education for a better future. It was a joy to spotlight the stories of the children of Soweto and their fight for quality education in rural Senegal.
I was born and raised in West Africa, where I was taught in public school that apartheid was a crime against humanity. I was privileged enough to visit South Africa on several occasions, including when the world conference on racism and xenophobia was held in Durban. I am well aware of the endemic poverty that plagues the country, which is reflected in the striking fact that black people, representing over eighty percent of the population, still live in an economy dominated by whites and foreigners. The high rates of criminality and xenophobic attacks, as well as the rampant violence against women, trouble me deeply. To add to all these issues, the country is going into lockdown once again due to the third wave of COVID-19.
However, I love and admire South Africa and hold a deep respect for its people because it is a country that has been able to tear down the formal machinery of an unjust system like apartheid despite all the challenges it faced from a myriad of internal and external interests determined to hinder movements for change. For people fighting to change systems that seem impossible to move, the anti-apartheid struggle serves as an inspiration, proof that we can win. It gives us hope as we continue to fight for the true liberation of our continent. South Africa reminds us of the importance of our work to stop the bleeding of our continent through illicit financial flows; to recuse the unjust debt that keeps us economically enslaved, and to break the unholy alliances of our governments with the multinationals that dispossess African people of our land and our rights.
The sentencing of former President Jacob Zuma, coupled with international calls to arrest the corruption-laden Gupta family, put South Africa among the nations boldly strengthening accountability and the rule of law. Justice seekers and lovers of peace around the world must celebrate this victory as we support the people of South Africa in their fight to maintain the integrity of their justice system. While Zuma is finally facing justice for his misuse of power, the world must not forget that he has never been held accountable for the accusations brought against him by Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo, a woman who accused him of rape in 2005 when he was the president of the ANC. Zuma was acquitted of the charges in 2006 after a judge ruled that their encounter was consensual. I can’t help but wonder if women’s voices were truly heard, would Zuma have had the opportunity to misuse the South African government’s resources?
This year, on International Women’s Day (March 8), Africans Rising held a virtual day-long consultation in solidarity with the people of Senegal. We spoke with women who were dealing with the current reality of life in Senegal – there was violence on the streets and protests against the release of Ousmane Sonko, an opposition party member accused of rape by a young woman. Members of the country’s feminist movements were using all their powers and connections to ensure that the protests remained peaceful, while also supporting the demands of the young woman that Sonko remain in jail during an investigation to clarify what actually happened. During our online meeting, I can remember clearly the voice of feminist Nancy Kachingwe, who cautioned us to learn from the experience of South Africa with Jacob Zuma by saying that a man who has raped women shouldn’t be given the opportunity to abuse the entire population as president.
It is clear we didn’t learn that lesson in 2005, but it is not too late to start now. Perhaps with Zuma’s sentencing, we are entering a new era in which political leaders who have abused our people or stolen our resources finally face legal consequences. Perhaps South Africa is breaking the mold of begrudging acceptance of our leaders’ wrongdoings. Now the question is, who will follow their lead? This article was originally published on AllAfrica.com on 14 July 2021. https%3A%2F%2Fallafrica.com%2Fstories%2F202107131030.html
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Africans Rising est en solidarité avec les mouvements sénégalais qui luttent contre les nouvelles lois antiterroristes. - #ManifesterestunDroit #aarsunudémocratie](https://www.africansrising.org/senegal-declaration-de-solidarite-contre-la-loi/)
**Published:** July 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising estime que ces lois constituent de graves violations des droits civils des personnes vivant et travaillant au Sénégal.
**Content:**
Le vendredi 25 juin, l’assemblée nationale sénégalaise a approuvé deux nouvelles lois du code pénal sénégalais qui, selon les autorités, visent à renforcer la lutte contre le terrorisme. Cependant, de nombreux mouvements et activistes de la société civile sénégalaise protestent contre ces nouvelles lois, qu’ils jugent anti-démocratiques, et certains d’entre eux ont été arrêtés lors des manifestations.
Alors que les nouvelles lois sont présentées comme étant des lois antiterroristes, de nombreux citoyens sénégalais considèrent qu’elles confisqueraient leurs libertés en criminalisant les manifestations publiques et les discours politiques. Elles pourraient tenir pour responsables les dirigeants de mouvements civiques et politiques des “délits commis” par leurs organisations et pourraient les contraindre à donner au gouvernement l’accès à leurs données organisationnelles. Les lois permettraient également au gouvernement de surveiller toute personne soupçonnée de terrorisme sans l’autorisation préalable d’un tribunal.
Africans Rising estime que ces lois constituent de graves violations des droits civils des personnes vivant et travaillant au Sénégal. Nous soutenons le Mouvement pour la défense de la démocratie (M2D) et les organisations de la société civile sénégalaise qui luttent contre cette loi. Nous invitons les membres de Africans Rising à se montrer solidaires envers ces mouvements qui luttent pour la défense de la démocratie, de la justice, de la paix et de la stabilité politique au Sénégal. Nous vous demandons également de nous aider à attirer l’attention sur ce qui se passe au Sénégal en vous adressant aux autorités sénégalaises pour leur faire part de vos préoccupations concernant ces lois, en publiant sur les réseaux sociaux des informations sur ce qui se passe dans le pays et/ou en organisant tout autre événement ou action susceptible d’apporter soutien et solidarité aux personnes qui, sur le terrain, luttent contre ces lois au Sénégal.
Si vous souhaitez contacter Africans Rising sur comment notre mouvement peut collaborer et amplifier la solidarité avec les mouvements contre cette loi, veuillez nous écrire à .
Pour plus d’informations sur la lutte contre cette loi au Sénégal, contactez directement le M2D sur Twitter à **@m2d\_senegal**.
En Solidarité,
Africans Rising
**Categories:** News and Media
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### [Discours du mouvement Africans Rising lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture de la conférence sur la bonne gouvernance au Bénin](https://www.africansrising.org/discours-lors-de-la-conference-au-benin/)
**Published:** July 9, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Notre mouvement soutient également le Réseau africain d'actions créatives, un collectif d'artistes et de militants qui, au travers de leurs œuvres, demandent des comptes aux dirigeants africains sur les questions d'environnement, de stabilité politique et d'élections transparentes et équitables.
**Content:**
Du 8 au 10 juillet 2021, Africans Rising a participé au “2ème sommet citoyen sous-régional : Renforcement de l’action solidaire des OSC africaines pour de meilleures pratiques de gouvernance et l’application effective du protocole de démocratie et de bonne gouvernance de la CEDEAO” à Cotonou, au Bénin. Dans le cadre de ce sommet, Africans Rising a tenu un discours lors de la session d’ouverture.
Au nom du mouvement Africans Rising, je voudrais vous souhaiter la bienvenue à tous et vous remercier d’avoir pris le temps de participer à cet important sommet. Nous sommes ici aujourd’hui pour construire la solidarité entre les organisations de la société civile africaines et travailler ensemble pour la mise en œuvre effective de la démocratie et de la bonne gouvernance dans l’espace CEDEAO.
En 2016, les Africains et les descendants d’Africains se sont réunis à Arusha, en Tanzanie, pour mettre sur pied la déclaration du Kilimandjaro, le document fondateur du mouvement Africans Rising. Dans cette déclaration, nous avons exposé nos convictions communes selon lesquelles l’Afrique est un continent riche et diversifié où les jeunes sont essentiels pour construire l’avenir. Dans ce document, nous soulignons également les piliers thématiques de notre mouvement, notamment la demande constante de bonne gouvernance dans notre lutte contre la corruption et l’impunité.
Grâce aux efforts que nous avons déployés au cours des cinq dernières années, Africans Rising a apporté son soutien à divers membres et organisations faisant face à des crises politiques dans leur pays. Nous avons organisé des missions de solidarité au Togo, en Gambie et en Zambie. Lorsque le président guinéen Alpha Condé a introduit un changement constitutionnel qui lui permettrait un troisième mandat, Africans Rising a organisé une conférence de solidarité en ligne pour aider les dirigeants et les citoyens guinéens à empêcher leur pays de retomber dans la dictature. Bien que nous n’ayons pas obtenu le résultat que nous souhaitions, nous avons pu faire pression sur le gouvernement guinéen et attirer l’attention de l’opinion public sur la situation en Guinée.
En 2020, notre campagne #FreeThem a plaidé en faveur d’une prise de décision responsable de la part des dirigeants africains afin de permettre à certaines des personnes les plus exposées au risque de contracter le COVID-19 d’être libérées de prison. À la fin de l’année 2020, plus de 87 000 personnes vivant dans des centres de détention à travers l’Afrique ont été libérées.
Notre mouvement soutient également le Réseau africain d’actions créatives, un collectif d’artistes et de militants qui, au travers de leurs œuvres, demandent des comptes aux dirigeants africains sur les questions d’environnement, de stabilité politique et d’élections transparentes et équitables. Ce ne sont là que quelques-unes de nos activités de soutien aux militants et aux mouvements africains qui militent pour la bonne gouvernance.
Grâce à nos engagements, Africans Rising est devenue une organisation forte de plus de 30 000 membres sur le continent et dans la diaspora. Nous travaillons tous ensemble pour mettre sur pied des campagnes locales, nationales, continentales et mondiales visant à étendre la justice, la paix et la dignité pour tous les Africains, où qu’ils vivent.
Cette année, au mois de mai, nous avons conclu avec succès notre célébration annuelle de la Journée de la libération de l’Afrique, à laquelle ont participé des milliers d’individus et d’organisations sur le continent et dans la diaspora. Les nombreux jeunes Africains qui ont pris part à cette mobilisation témoignent du fait que nous, en tant que peuple, sommes éduqués sur les questions qui touchent nos communautés et que nous sommes activement engagés dans le travail pour notre propre libération.
Ce sommet doit contribuer à nous donner la force et les ressources nécessaires pour lutter pour le développement du continent africain.
Rappelons-nous que les jeunes sont l’avenir et que l’avenir, c’est maintenant. Utilisons le pouvoir de nos voix collectives pour interpeller nos dirigeants. Exigeons que leurs actions et leurs pouvoirs ne soient pas utilisés à des fins égoïstes, mais qu’ils soient utilisés au profit de l’ensemble des citoyens. Élevons nos voix pour exiger que les dirigeants africains, en particulier ceux du bloc de la CEDEAO, respectent les limites légales et constitutionnelles de deux mandats.
Tout élu est un représentant du peuple, et en tant que tel, il doit être sensible aux demandes de ceux qu’il représente.
Nous sommes déterminés à encourager une solidarité à l’échelle de l’Afrique et une unité de but des peuples d’Afrique pour construire l’avenir que nous voulons – un avenir de droit, de paix, et de prospérité partagée pour tous les Africains. À cette conférence, je crois que nous sommes tous unis dans cette mission et je voudrais encourager chaque jeune ici présent à rejoindre Africans Rising en tant que membre. Nous nous sommes reconnaissants d’être ici avec vous tous et nous sommes reconnaissants de voir le succès et le merveilleux travail des organisation partenaires comme Tournons La Page.
Rappelons-nous toujours que lorsque nous travaillons ensemble, nous pouvons réaliser de grandes choses. Prenons l’avenir du continent entre nos mains – Ubuntu.
**Categories:** Media Release
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### [Je souhaite, en tant que panafricaniste et féministe, que Jacob Zuma soit tenu pour responsable. Voici pourquoi](https://www.africansrising.org/tribune-libre-de-coumba-sur-la-situation-en-afrique-du-sud/)
**Published:** July 22, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Je suis née et j'ai grandi en Afrique occidentale, où j'ai appris à l'école publique que l'apartheid était un crime contre l'humanité. J'ai eu le privilège de visiter l'Afrique du Sud à plusieurs reprises
**Content:**
Je suis fascinée par l’Afrique du Sud malgré son histoire douloureuse : les atrocités de la colonisation néerlandaise, la ségrégation qui a précédé l’apartheid et la blessure profonde de l’ère de l’apartheid et de ses crimes contre l’humanité. À l’occasion de la Journée de l’enfant africain de cette année, j’ai participé à l’organisation d’un concert dans le village de bord de mer avec un groupe de jeunes Sénégalais appelé Delusiwaat Art et l’école internationale de Popenguine. En ma qualité de coordinatrice du mouvement Africans Rising For Justice, Peace and Dignity, ma participation à l’événement a consisté à informer les jeunes sur le soulèvement de Soweto et le rôle des jeunes dans l’effondrement final du système d’apartheid en Afrique du Sud. J’ai également rencontré la classe d’alphabétisation des femmes du village de Ndayane, qui a organisé une conversation avec les enfants et les parents sur l’importance de l’éducation pour un avenir meilleur. Ce fut une joie de faire connaître les histoires des enfants de Soweto et de mettre en évidence leur combat pour une éducation de qualité dans les zones rurales du Sénégal.
Je suis née et j’ai grandi en Afrique occidentale, où j’ai appris à l’école publique que l’apartheid était un crime contre l’humanité. J’ai eu le privilège de visiter l’Afrique du Sud à plusieurs reprises, notamment à l’occasion de la conférence mondiale sur le racisme et la xénophobie qui s’est tenue à Durban. Je suis bien consciente de la pauvreté endémique qui sévit dans le pays, qui se reflète notamment dans la situation dramatique de la communauté noire, soit plus de quatre-vingts pour cent de la population, qui vit toujours dans une économie dominée par les blancs et les étrangers. Les taux élevés de criminalité et d’attaques xénophobes, ainsi que la violence endémique à l’égard des femmes, me troublent profondément. Pour couronner le tout, le pays est à nouveau fermé à cause de la troisième vague du COVID-19.
Mais j’aime et j’admire l’Afrique du Sud et j’ai un profond respect pour son peuple car c’est un pays qui a été capable de démolir les rouages officiels d’un système injuste comme l’apartheid malgré tous les défis qu’il a affrontés provenant d’une myriade d’intérêts internes et externes déterminés à entraver les mouvements de réforme. Pour les personnes qui se battent pour changer des systèmes qui semblent impossibles à faire bouger, la lutte contre l’apartheid est une source d’inspiration, une preuve que nous pouvons gagner. Elle nous donne de l’espoir alors que nous continuons à nous battre pour la véritable libération de notre continent. L’Afrique du Sud nous rappelle l’importance de notre travail pour arrêter les flux financiers illicites qui saignent notre continent, pour annuler la dette injuste qui nous maintient en esclavage économique et pour rompre les alliances impies de nos gouvernements avec les multinationales qui dépossèdent les Africains de leurs terres et de leurs droits.
La condamnation de l’ancien président Jacob Zuma, ajoutée aux demandes internationales réclamant l’arrestation de la famille Gupta, gangrenée par la corruption, place l’Afrique du Sud parmi les nations qui renforcent avec audace la responsabilité et l’État de droit. Les défenseurs de la justice et les amoureux de la paix du monde entier doivent célébrer cette victoire et soutenir le peuple sud-africain dans sa lutte pour maintenir l’intégrité de son système judiciaire. Bien que M. Zuma soit enfin confronté à la justice pour son abus de pouvoir, le monde ne doit pas oublier qu’il n’a jamais été poursuivi pour les accusations portées contre lui par Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo, une femme qui l’a accusé de viol en 2005 alors qu’il était président de l’ANC. Le président Zuma a été acquitté en 2006 après qu’un juge ait décidé que leur rencontre était consensuelle. Je ne cesse de me demander si, si la voix des femmes était réellement entendue, Zuma aurait-il eu l’occasion de faire un mauvais usage des ressources de l’État sud-africain ?
A l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme (8 mars), Africans Rising a organisé cette année une journée de réflexion virtuelle en solidarité avec le peuple sénégalais. Nous avons échangé avec des femmes qui faisaient face à la réalité actuelle de la vie au Sénégal. Il y’avait de la violence dans les rues et des manifestations contre l’arrestation de Mr Ousmane Sonko, membre de l’opposition, accusé de viol par une jeune femme. Des membres des mouvements féministes du pays utilisaient tous leurs pouvoirs et leurs relations pour faire en sorte que ces protestations restent pacifiques, tout en soutenant les demandes de la jeune femme pour que Sonko reste en prison pendant qu’une enquête se déroule et clarifie ce qui s’est réellement passé. Lors de notre rencontre virtuelle, je me souviens clairement de la voix de la féministe Nancy Kachingwe, qui nous a conseillé de tirer les leçons de l’expérience de l’Afrique du Sud avec Jacob Zuma en disant qu’un homme qui a violé des femmes ne devrait pas avoir la possibilité d’abuser de toute la population en tant que président.
Il est évident que nous n’avons pas retenu cette leçon en 2005, mais il n’est pas trop tard pour commencer maintenant. Peut-être que si Zuma était condamné, nous entrerions dans une nouvelle ère où les dirigeants politiques qui ont abusé de notre peuple ou volé nos ressources seraient enfin confrontés à des conséquences juridiques. Peut-être l’Afrique du Sud est-elle en train de briser le moule de l’acceptation à contrecœur des méfaits de nos dirigeants. La question est maintenant de savoir qui suivra leur exemple.
**Categories:** News and Media
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### [Africans Rising Delivers Speech at Opening Session of Good Governance Conference in Benin](https://www.africansrising.org/speech-at-conference-in-benin/)
**Published:** July 9, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In 2016, Africans and African Descendents gathered in Arusha, Tanzania to put together the Kilimanjaro Declaration, the founding document of the Africans Rising movement.
**Content:**
From July 8 – 10, 2021, Africans Rising participated in the “2nd sub-regional citizen summit: Strengthening of solidarity action by African CSOs for better governance practices and the effective application of Protocol of Democracy and Good Governance of ECOWAS” in Cotonou, Benin. As a part of the summit, Africans Rising delivered a speech during the opening session.
On behalf of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity, I would like to welcome all of you and thank you all for making time to partake in this important summit. We are here today to build solidarity among African CSOs and work together for the effective implementation of democracy and good governance of ECOWAS. I congratulate us all for actively engaging in this work.
In 2016, Africans and African Descendents gathered in Arusha, Tanzania to put together the Kilimanjaro Declaration, the founding document of the Africans Rising movement. In this declaration, we outlined our shared beliefs that Africa is a rich and diverse continent where youth are critical to building a decentralized and citizen-owned future. In this document, we also highlight our movements’ thematic pillars, including the constant demand for good governance as we fight corruption and impunity.
Through our efforts over the past five years, Africans Rising has provided support to various members and organisations responding to political crises. We held solidarity missions in Togo, The Gambia and Zambia. When Guinea President Alpha Conde introduced a constitutional change that would allow him a third term in office, Africans Rising held an online solidarity convening to help Guinean leaders and citizens prevent their country from sliding back into dictatorship. While we did not see the outcome we wanted, we were able to put pressure on the Guinean government and shed an international spotlight on the situation in the country.
In 2020, our #FreeThem campaign advocated for responsible decision-making from our African leaders to allow some of the people living at the highest risk of contracting COVID-19 to be released from jails and prisons across the continent. As we faced the global pandemic, it was clear that living in a prison, many of which are unsanitary and barely habitable can be a death sentence. By the end of 2020, heeding the demands of African citizens, over 87,000 people living in detention facilities across Africa were released.
Our movement also supports the African Creative Actions Network, a collective of artists and activists who use creative actions to hold African leaders accountable on issues of environment, political stability and transparent and fair elections. These are just a few of our activities in support of African activists and movements advocating for good governance.
Given our grassroots engagements, Africans Rising has grown to become an organisation with the strength of over 30,000 members across the continent and in the diaspora. We are all working together to build local, national, continental and global campaigns towards expanding justice, peace and dignity for all Africans wherever they live.
This year, in the month of May, we successfully concluded our Annual African Liberation Day celebration which engaged thousands of individuals and organisations across the continent and the diaspora. The many young Africans that took part in this mobilization testify to the fact that we as a people are educated on the issues affecting our communities and we are actively engaged in the work for our own liberation.
To us young people participating in this august summit, let that be an example to us that our communities have the strength and resources needed to fight for the development of the African continent.
So, as we strive to see our continent flourish, let’s remember that young people are the future and the future is now. Let’s use the power of our collective voices to call on our leaders. Let’s demand that their actions and authorities are not used for selfish aims, but that they are used to benefit the entire citizenry. Let’s raise our voices as we demand that African leaders, especially those within the ECOWAS bloc, respect legal and constitutional terms of two mandate limits.
As we are making this call, we also encourage young political office holders to set great examples by choosing not to cling to power or prioritize personal interests as leaders. Any elected official is a representative of the people, and as such, they should be responsive to the demands of those whom they represent.
At Africans Rising, we are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity for all Africans. At this conference, I believe we are all united in this mission and I would like to encourage every young person here to join Africans Rising as a member. We are because you are. With that, we are grateful to be here with you all and we are grateful to see the success and wonderful work of our member organizations like Tournons La Page.
In closing, let’s always remember when we work together we can achieve great things. Let us take the future of the continent into our hands – Ubuntu.
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### [Africans Rising Announces New Coordinating Collective Leadership](https://www.africansrising.org/coordinating-collective-leadership/)
**Published:** July 30, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The new leaders were elected by the collective during a week-long governance meeting convened at MS TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania (26 - 31 July). This was the first meeting the collective has held since new members were elected to the collective in April 2021.
**Content:**
ARUSHA, TANZANIA – The Africans Rising [Coordinating Collective](https://africansrising.org/coordinating-collective-members-2021_2023/), the governing body of the movement for [Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity](https://africansrising.org), has announced its new leadership: Deji Adeyanju (Co-Chair), Wangui wa Goro (Co-Chair), and Nalucha Bernadette Nganga (Treasurer).
The new leaders were elected by the collective during a week-long governance meeting convened at MS TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania (26 – 31 July). This was the first meeting the collective has held since new members were elected to the collective in April 2021.
**Wangui wa Goro** (United Kingdom, Diaspora) has enjoyed a multidisciplinary life spent over forty years as a public intellectual. She is a widely acclaimed translator, writer, poet, academic, cultural curator, editor with a great passion for languages, literature, and activist for intersectional freedom primarily in relation to African people globally. She spent many years engaged in the struggles for freedom, human rights, justice, and equality including supporting the Anti-Apartheid Movement, Women’s and workers’ movements worldwide.
**Deji Adeyanju** (Nigeria, West Africa) is one of the leading human rights defenders in Nigeria. He is an ex-student unionist and an activist extraordinaire who has been jailed and harassed by the government actors in Nigeria for his activism work. He is the Convener of Concerned Nigerians, a civil rights movement group in Nigeria, and is also the Chair of Centre for Liberty organization in Nigeria.
**Nalucha Bernadette Nganga** (Zambia, Southern Africa) has over ten years of experience in the development sector, working across a broad range of disciplines with a strong focus and bias towards gender, women’s rights, youth, and governance.
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### [Africans Rising annonce la nouvelle Direction du Collectif de Coordination](https://www.africansrising.org/direction-collectif-de-coordination/)
**Published:** July 30, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Les nouveaux leaders ont été élus par les membres du collectif de coordination lors de la réunion de gouvernance qui s'est tenue pendant une semaine au MS TCDC à Arusha, en Tanzanie (du 26 au 31 juillet).
**Content:**
ARUSHA, TANZANIE – Le [Collectif de Coordination](https://africansrising.org/coordinating-collective-members-2021_2023/), conseil d’administration du mouvement [Africans Rising pour la justice, la paix et la dignité](https://africansrising.org) des africains, présente sa nouvelle direction : Deji Adeyanju (co-président), Wangui wa Goro (co-président), et Nalucha Bernadette Nganga (trésorière).
Les nouveaux leaders ont été élus par les membres du collectif de coordination lors de la réunion de gouvernance qui s’est tenue pendant une semaine au MS TCDC à Arusha, en Tanzanie (du 26 au 31 juillet). Il s’agit de la première réunion du conseil d’administration depuis l’élection de ses nouveaux membres en avril 2021.
**Deji Adeyanju** (Nigeria, Afrique de l’Ouest) fait partie des principaux défenseurs des droits de l’homme au Nigeria. Ancien syndicaliste étudiant et activiste remarquable, il a été emprisonné et harcelé par les autorités nigérianes pour ses activités militantes. Il est le coordinateur de Concerned Nigerians, un mouvement de défense des droits civils au Nigeria, et le président de l’organisation Centre for Liberty au Nigeria.
**Wangui wa Goro** (Royaume-Uni, diaspora) a mené une vie multidisciplinaire pendant plus de quarante ans en tant qu’intellectuelle publique. Traductrice, écrivaine, poète, universitaire, conservatrice culturelle, éditrice, elle a une grande passion pour les langues et la littérature et est une activiste de la liberté intersectionnelle, principalement en ce qui concerne les peuples africains dans le monde. Elle a passé de nombreuses années engagées dans les luttes pour la liberté, les droits de l’homme, la justice et l’égalité, notamment en soutenant le mouvement anti-apartheid, les mouvements de femmes et de travailleurs dans le monde entier.
**Nalucha Bernadette Nganga** (Zambie, Afrique australe) avec plus de dix ans d’expérience dans le secteur du développement, travaille dans de nombreuses disciplines avec un fort accent et un penchant pour le genre, les droits des femmes, la jeunesse et la gouvernance.
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### [ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS CALL FOR THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE TO DROP CASES AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL PROTESTERS.](https://www.africansrising.org/kumi-cps/)
**Published:** August 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The letter asks, ”Should the UK put its young people in prison for telling that truth?” citing the case against three environmental protestors (pictured below) who face a possible six months sentence for climbing onto the Houses of Parliament in November last year.
**Content:**
###### *EMBARGO 0001: UNTIL WEDNESDAY 18th AUGUST 00:01AM*
### ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS CALL FOR THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE TO DROP CASES AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL PROTESTERS.
#### Email: aleesa@africans-rising.org
Phone: +255744684758; +44 7717474456
Contacts: Aleesa Mann, Communications Coordinator, Africans Rising.
Veteran campaigner for human rights, Kumi Naidoo; economist, Ann Pettifor; and others have [joined the call on the Crown Prosecution Service](https://extinctionrebellion.uk/2021/08/11/xr-to-the-director-of-public-prosecutions-time-to-put-right-your-mistakes/) to drop their cases against peaceful environmental protesters in an open letter today. The appeal comes days after a further four cases were dropped at the Old Bailey, citing the [UK Supreme Court ruling](https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2019-0106-judgment.pdf) that says that in some instances protesters have a ‘lawful excuse’ to take certain disruptive actions. The first call on the Director of Public Prosecutions, Max Hill, was issued on Wednesday from a coalition of UK solicitors who represent activists with the environmental group, Extinction Rebellion.
The letter, also signed by Baroness Jenny Jones, Lord Peter Hain and the Head of Greenpeace UK, reminds us that the UK has a significant responsibility to take action on climate change due to the “legacy of colonialism” which, in Africa, “sees much of the land grabbed for extraction and mining projects that damage the people, their lands, and the prospects of future generations. Meanwhile, UK firms enable corruption through some of the most sophisticated tax avoidance schemes.”
The letter asks, ”Should the UK put its young people in prison for telling that truth?” citing the case against three environmental protestors (pictured below) who face a possible six months sentence for climbing onto the Houses of Parliament in November last year. They face trial in the City of London this October.
The latest IPCC report released this week has been [interpreted as promising “hell on earth”](https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/09/ipcc-reports-verdict-on-climate-crimes-of-humanity-guilty-as-hell) in the next decades if governments do not radically change their policies to protect the environment and bring CO2 emissions to zero. Mr Naidoo’s letter argues that it is wrong that young, peaceful protestors are being fined, locked up and put through severe mental strain simply for saying exactly what these experts now warn will come true in their lifetimes.
As Lord Peter Hain recently pointed out, “the suffragette Emily Wilding Davison locked herself in a Westminster cupboard in a protest campaigning for equal rights for women. If she had done this today, she too would be prosecuted under the Serious Organised Crime Act. This is not terrorism, these are peaceful actions for a more just world.”
The CPS has come under fire in recent months for “[betraying rape victims”](https://www.theguardian.com/law/2021/jul/22/cps-accused-of-betraying-victims-as-prosecutions-hit-record-low) which had [been attributed to “under resourced CPS staff”](https://www.theguardian.com/law/2020/jan/09/cps-crown-prosecution-service-struggling-to-cope-to-disclose-evidence-to-defendants-report) but the Ziegler ruling calls into question whether pursuing the prosecution of an estimated 2,500 protesters who have been arrested since April 2019 as part of the Extinction Rebellion environmental movement is not also a dangerous misallocation of resources with a serious, direct effect on the UK public.
On August 4th, Judge Mark Dennis QC overturned the convictions of Robert MacQueen and Rose Goodwin and [instructed the CPS](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58092234) to review cases to account for the Ziegler ruling. The request also follows the acquittals by a jury at Southwark Crown Court of Simon Bramwell, Ian Bray, Jane Augsburger, Senan Clifford, David Lambert, and James Saunders, and the subsequent acquittals of Katie Ritchie-Moulin, Harrison Radcliffe, and Luca Vitale by a District Judge at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court
Next Monday, August 23rd, Extinction Rebellion have promised to take to the streets of London again. Previous so-called rebellions have resulted in thousands of arrests in the space of a single week.
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### [The Government of Uganda Must Stop Persecution of Civil Society Organizations!](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-statement-on-persecution-of-csos-in-uganda-aug-2021/)
**Published:** August 24, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In 2017, a series of office raids, bank account closures, and arrests targeted organizations such as ActionAid Uganda, Solidarity Uganda, Chapter Four, and the UHURU Institute.
**Content:**
The Africans Rising Movement, allied with civil society organizations around the world, is concerned by the Ugandan government’s persecution of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Uganda.
Over the past few years, the country’s ruling regime has demonstrated its resolve to hold on to power at any and all cost. In this effort, democracy and good governance have increasingly been trampled upon. CSOs working to monitor government policies and actions for accountability purposes face persistent intimidation and restrictive legal frameworks that imperil their operations.
In 2017, a series of office raids, bank account closures, and arrests targeted organizations such as ActionAid Uganda, Solidarity Uganda, Chapter Four, and the UHURU Institute. These violations, overseen by government agents, were justified through trumped-up allegations including unnamed illicit activities and money laundering.
In 2020, the Ugandan Minister for Internal Affairs, Jeje Odongo, said that the level of suspicion between civil society organizations and the Government was high, but that the Government was committed to improving its working relationship with CSOs. However, the harassment of CSOs and their members have continued unabated.
In the same year, at least five NGO leaders were either deported or barred from coming back to the country on accusations of supporting an agenda for regime change. At the same time, Mr. Odongo ordered all CSOs to go through a mandatory validation and verification process before they were to be allowed to continue their operations. These actions, among others, were viewed by CSOs and their members as part of a strategic and systematic plan to weaken their operations ahead of the 2021 elections.
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity views the ongoing persecution and closure of NGOs in Uganda as a violation of the trust between Government and civil society, which serves as the true voice of the people. These actions by government officials represent a purposeful attempt to silence organizations upholding government accountability in matters of democracy and governance and this interferes with fundamental rights and freedoms. 54 Ugandan NGOs have been closed and the number threatens to grow if the Ugandan Government is allowed to continue its arbitrary persecution of these organizations.
We are calling on the UN, AU, EU, EAC, and other international partners and well-wishers to put pressure on the Government of Uganda to stop the persecution of NGOs. These organizations serve to empower communities across the country and represent the faith that the Ugandan people have in a better democratic future for themselves and their country.
**Categories:** Press release
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### [Africans Rising Condemns the Coup in Guinea and Calls for release of Activists and Restoration of Democracy](https://www.africansrising.org/ar-statement-on-guinea-coup_14-9-2021/)
**Published:** September 14, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The military unit that has taken power has announced a series of measures such as the imposition of a curfew, closure of land and air borders, dissolution of the constitution and government institutions.
**Content:**
Africans Rising is deeply concerned about the current state in the West African nation of Guinea; after the government’s military unit overthrew and detained President Alpha Condé on Sunday morning (5th September, 2021). The move was occasioned by hours of heavy gunfire near the Presidential Palace in the capital, Conakry, igniting fears in a country that has previously experienced multiple coups and presidential assassination attempts.
The military unit that has taken power has announced a series of measures such as the imposition of a curfew, closure of land and air borders, dissolution of the constitution and government institutions. These acts occur in a country that has experienced several decades of authoritarian rule and President Condé has been the country’s first democratically elected leader.
According to the constitution that brought him to power, the president should have completed his second and final term in September 2020, but in March 2020, he then undemocratically orchestrated a change in the constitution allowing him to run for a third term amid protests and high-handed repression, a move quite characteristic of dictatorships.
Our Pan-African movement, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity, has previously condemned Conde’s actions and supported activist groups fighting for democracy in those trying times. The legacy of the long period of mismanagement and poor governance has left Guinea among the poorest countries in the African continent despite her rich natural resources.
“We strongly condemn the coup by the military unit and demand for the immediate release of President Condé and the other civilian leaders. In the same vein, we called the military Junta to release all citizens including activists and journalists languishing in jail during Conde’s rule. We are also calling for the immediate restoration of civilian rule and democracy. We applaud the intervention of ECOWAS, AU and the UN leading a constructive dialogue in order to ease tension among the Guinea citizens and return stability in the country” said Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Movement Coordinator.
Africans Rising is in solidarity with the citizens of Guinea in their continued struggle for a prosperous Guinea anchored by inclusive democracy, respect for human rights, justice and dignity, free from oppression either by civilians or military.
We take this opportunity to call on ECOWAS to exert pressure on all civilian governments to respect their constitutions. Hopefully, such initiatives could help stop the spiral of coups in West Africa and elsewhere in the continent.
We continue to urge everyone to maintain peace & order in these trying times and for the Junta to ensure the rights of all Guineans are protected at all times.
By Africans Rising Team.
**Categories:** Press release
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### [Africans Rising condamne le coup d'État en République de Guinée et appelle à la libération des activistes et au rétablissement de la démocratie](https://www.africansrising.org/communique-du-mouvement-africans-rising-sur-le-coup-detat-en-republique-de-guinee-14-09-2021/)
**Published:** September 14, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Les militaires qui ont pris le pouvoir ont annoncé une série de mesures telles que l'imposition d'un couvre-feu, la fermeture des frontières terrestres et aériennes, la dissolution de la constitution et des institutions gouvernementales.
**Content:**
Africans Rising exprime sa profonde inquiétude sur la situation actuelle en Guinée, suite au renversement et à l’arrestation du président Alpha Condé le 5 septembre, 2021. Ce renversement est intervenu après des tirs intenses près du palais présidentiel dans la capitale, Conakry, suscitant des craintes dans un pays qui a déjà connu de multiples coups d’État et tentatives d’assassinat de présidents
Les militaires qui ont pris le pouvoir ont annoncé une série de mesures telles que l’imposition d’un couvre-feu, la fermeture des frontières terrestres et aériennes, la dissolution de la constitution et des institutions gouvernementales.
Ces actes surviennent dans un pays qui a connu plusieurs décennies de régimes autoritaires, avant l’arrivée au pouvoir du président Condé, premier dirigeant démocratiquement élu du pays.
Conformément à la constitution qui lui a permis d’accéder au pouvoir, le président aurait dû terminer son second et dernier mandat en septembre 2020, mais en mars 2020, il a procédé de manière non démocratique à un changement de la constitution pour se présenter aux élections pour un troisième mandat dans un climat de protestations et de répression brutale.
Africans Rising, mouvement panafricain pour la paix, la justice et la dignité, a toujours condamné les actions du président Condé et a soutenu les militants guinéens de la démocratie alors qu’ils faisaient face à la répression.
Malgré ses richesses naturelles, l’héritage d’une longue période de mauvaise gestion et de mauvaise gouvernance a placé la Guinée parmi les pays les plus pauvres du continent africain.
Africans Rising condamne fermement le coup d’État en Guinée et exige la libération immédiate du président Condé ainsi que des autres personnes détenues. Notre mouvement appelle la junte militaire à libérer tous les citoyens, y compris les activistes et les journalistes emprisonnés pendant le règne du président Condé.
Nous appelons également à la restauration immédiate d’un régime civil et des institutions démocratiques.
« Nous saluons l’intervention de la CEDEAO, de l’UA et de l’ONU, qui mènent un dialogue constructif afin d’apaiser les tensions entre les citoyens guinéens et de ramener la stabilité dans le pays », a déclaré Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, coordinateur du mouvement.
Africans Rising est en solidarité avec les citoyens guinéens dans leurs manifestations continues contre le président en exercice suite au référendum controversé de l’année dernière qui a approuvé les changements de la constitution, lui permettant de se présenter et d’obtenir un troisième mandat. Ces protestations ont été réprimées par les forces de sécurité, faisant des dizaines de victimes civiles.
Nous saisissons également cette occasion pour demander à la CEDEAO de faire pression sur tous les gouvernements civils afin qu’ils respectent la constitution de leurs pays.
De telles initiatives, nous l’espérons, pourraient aider à mettre un terme à la spirale des coups d’Etat en Afrique de l’ouest et ailleurs sur le continent.
Africans Rising demande à tous les acteurs des efforts et un engagement pour le maintien de la paix et de l’ordre et exige à la junte de veiller à la protection des droits de tous les Guinéens à tout moment.
Africans Rising
**Categories:** Media Release
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### [Communique - Kenya dropping visa](https://www.africansrising.org/communique/)
**Published:** July 18, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising commends the government of Kenya for advancing the Borderless Africa agenda through Visa – Free Access for All Africans and Caribbean nationals
**Content:**
JULY 18TH 2025, THE GAMBIA.
### Africans Rising Commends the government of Kenya for advancing the borderless Africa Agenda through Visa – Free Access for All Africans and Caribbean nationals
Africans Rising, a pan-African movement of people and organizations working for justice, peace, and dignity, commends and welcomes the decision of the government of Kenya for opening its borders to all Africans and Caribbean nationals through a visa free policy.
This bold move reflects Kenya’s commitment to the spirit of ****Pan-Africanism, regional integration****, and the vision of a ****borderless Africa**** where freedom of movement, trade, and people-to-people connection are not hindered by artificial borders.
The announcement of the decision has arrived at such an opportune time and directly responds to long-standing calls by African citizens, civil society, and youth movements advocating for the ratification and implementation of the ****African Union Free Movement of Persons Protocol****.
Africans rising has been on the fore front calling for the ratification of the free movement protocol and removal of visa restrictions through the flagship campaign #****Borderless**** ****Africa****. ****Recalling**** the petition that was issues last year by Africans rising members to the Kenyan government calling for open visa and the launch of the borderless Africa club this year in Nairobi, these continued efforts across Africa and diaspora working towards a borderless Africa demonstrate the commitment of Africans rising movement to the ratification of the free movement protocol. (FMP 2018)
****Further recalling**** the key outcomes and recommendation that were made by the African Union, Civil society and Africans on the occasion of the commemoration of the 8th Africa Integration Day convened by Africans rising signifies a continent that is ready for a borderless Africa.
Opening the borders for Caribbean’s nationals is a commendable gesture that responds directly to the call of reparations for Africans and the people of African descent.
We commend the governmnet of Kenya for following the steps of other African countries in achieving the dream of a united Africa through borderless Africa. As the Borderless Africa Campaign, we stand ready to amplify this momentum across the continent and work with governments, civil society, and citizens to push for:
- Full ratification and domestication of the ****Free Movement Protocol**** by all AU Member States.
- Policies that uphold freedom of movement as a fundamental right.
- Cross-continental collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean to advance shared prosperity, unity, and solidarity.
This is a victory not just for Kenya but for all Africans and people of African descent globally. Together, we can build a continent where movement is free, dignity is upheld, and integration is a lived reality
#### ABOUT AFRICANS RISING:
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity (Africans Rising) is a Pan-African movement of people and organisations, working for justice, peace and dignity for all Africans wherever they live. The organisation provides a space for progressive African civil society leaders and groups engaged in various civic struggles to convene, connect, collaborate, share knowledge and build solidarity among people and across issues. Africans Rising promotes citizens’ organising and enables civic movements in their struggles for social justice.
For more information contact:.
**Categories:** Borderless Africa, Press release
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, BorderlessAfrica, Kenya, Visa
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### [Africans Rising Condemns the Coup by Armed Forces in Burkina Faso](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condemns-the-coup-by-armed-forces-in-burkina-faso/)
**Published:** January 26, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “The people of Burkina Faso are tired of living under the threat of violence and they demand a political leadership that can effectively defend their human right to safe and secure living,” said Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity condemns the coup by armed forces in Burkina Faso. We know the military takeover is a manifestation of citizens’ frustrations with the country’s leadership, but a coup is never a long-term solution for peace.
As we have seen across the continent, a coup d’etat is often a symptom of a people and a country that feel their constitutional governments are unable to bring promised development and stability. Such is the case in Burkina Faso, where years of protests have been held by activists and concerned citizens calling out their government’s inability to protect them from terrorist attacks, which have resulted in over 2000 deaths since 2016 and the displacement of more than 1.5 million Burkinabes in the past decade.
“The people of Burkina Faso are tired of living under the threat of violence and they demand a political leadership that can effectively defend their human right to safe and secure living,” said Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Africans Rising Movement Co-Coordinator. “As a Pan-African movement of the people, Africans Rising fully supports their rights to a peaceful existence and a stable democratic government.”
We call on military leaders for the safe release of President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré from detainment. We strongly urge the Junta to engage in a peaceful resolution to the recent mutiny and to hand over civilian rule as immediately as possible. During this time, the military must respect all the freedoms granted to Burkinabes, including the freedoms of movement and expression.
We call on international bodies like ECOWAS and the African Union to take measures to ensure the safety and well-being of Burkina Faso’s citizens are protected during this critical moment. International human rights organizations, like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, must be vigilant observers of the events developing in the country so that any issues of injustice can be addressed by the appropriate authorities.
Africans Rising hopes to see a prompt return to civilian leadership in Burkina Faso. It is with the people that our movement stands.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement, Uncategorized
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### [Africans Rising Stands in Solidarity with the People of Mali](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-stands-in-solidarity-with-the-people-of-mali/)
**Published:** January 21, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “What we do not want is Mali to become the battleground for foreign forces using proxies to fight their own wars and imperilling the lives of the people and the future of the region”, Coumba Toure, Africans Rising Movement Co-coordinator
**Content:**
Africans Rising Condemns the imposition of Economic Sanctions in Mali and calls for the Unification of The Country
**The Africans Rising movement expresses its solidarity with the people of Mali and asks for the annulment of all sanctions and support for a peaceful transition toward civil leadership and democracy in the country.**
Africans Rising is gravely concerned about the situation developing in the Republic of Mali. The use of military power to oust democratically-elected governments in the country and the recent imposition of economic sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have grave consequences for people in the country.
The economic sanctions in their design are poorly targeted, making the conditions of daily life more difficult, especially for the most vulnerable people whose jobs and livelihoods are threatened on a daily basis. At the same time, the extension of military rule imperils the possibilities of democratic elections. As a Pan-African movement, Africans Rising continues to believe in the ideals of an African democracy that serves the interest of its people. While the promise of a transition to democracy has kept many Malians and the country’s allies hopeful, these recent developments could put that all at risk now.
Africans Rising continues to stand in solidarity with the Malian people and activist groups fighting for democracy and for better and peaceful livelihoods in these trying times. We amplify their calls for all foreign forces to leave Mali to pave way for the unity of the country.
“What we do not want is Mali to become the battleground for foreign forces using proxies to fight their own wars and imperilling the lives of the people and the future of the region”, Coumba Toure, Africans Rising Movement Co-coordinator, said. “We strongly condemn the imposition of these sanctions on Mali by the ECOWAS bloc and the international community”. She added, “We do not want to see the historical country of Mali put in a situation of war mainly because of its
natural resources and the greed of a few. We call on ECOWAS to be proactive in calling for the unification of Malians and helping to resolve insecurity”.
Africans Rising calls on The African Union, United Nations, and other international bodies to join our appeal for ECOWAS to revoke the sanctions imposed on the people of Mali. We urge them to stand with the people of Mali in their call to be freed from the intervention of ECOWAS sanctions and the continued involvement of neo-colonial powers in the way their country is governed and the manner in which they continue to be heavily vested in the mineral resources of the country for their own gain.
We want the people of Mali to live in a country anchored in the principles of inclusive democracy, free from the fear of religious fundamentalist rule, free from the exploitation of foreign powers and free from corruption either by civilians or military.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** ECOWAS, mali, Solidarity Statement
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### [No War, No Where! - Solidarity with Ukraine](https://www.africansrising.org/no-war-no-where-solidarity-with-ukraine/)
**Published:** February 26, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** This is a moment to take action, not of violence, but of empathy and solidarity. As we speak out against this conflict and connect with those in need
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity denounces the decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine and launch violent attacks in the country. The only certainty of this decision is that civilians will pay the ultimate price with their livelihoods and, tragically, their lives.
Our Pan-African movement is keenly aware that the African Diaspora community in Ukraine now finds itself in an unfamiliar and unpredictable conflict. Reports show that Africans make up [more than 20 percent](https://www.dw.com/en/thousands-of-african-students-are-stuck-in-ukraine/a-60902104) of Ukraine’s international student population and many of them [see no way out](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpHL8pH8L6Y&feature=youtu.be) of the country at the moment. On the African continent, the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses a [potential threat](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60507209) to African economies, too many of which are already afflicted by instabilities of their own.
This is a terrible reminder that a humanitarian crisis anywhere is a humanitarian crisis everywhere. In this globalised world, we must all realise that we are one political disaster away from the situation in which our comrades in Ukraine find themselves. Weapons flow too freely across borders where the passage of people is heavily policed. Guns are too readily available in communities where potable water and quality health care are not. This does not make sense in the 21st century, an era in which technologies allow virtually anyone, anywhere to watch (in real-time) the violent devastation of a country on their smartphone screen or home TV.
As a movement built on ideals of justice, peace and dignity, it is our duty to call on President Putin and Russian authorities to end the assault against Ukraine. We call on international humanitarian agencies to lend their power and resources to supporting the evacuation of Africans and civilians seeking to escape the violence. We call on African governments to resist the pressure to take sides in this war, instead, dedicate your human and financial resources to the safe return of the Africans stranded overseas in this conflict. We call on our members to use their social media platforms to condemn this war and let the world know we are watching. Our collective vigilance is our greatest tool against escalating fear and isolation.
This is a moment to take action, not of violence, but of empathy and solidarity. As we speak out against this conflict and connect with those in need, we build communities of support – both virtually and offline – that take us one step closer to ending this war and preventing the possibility of others like it. Africans and allies, we must not remain silent, we have a moral responsibility to call for the protection of lives and sovereignty in Ukraine.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Awakening Our Collective Humanity through Utu-consciousness: Ending Systemic Violence Against Women - Lynching of Women Upon Accusations of Witchcraft](https://www.africansrising.org/witchcraft-lynching-women/)
**Published:** March 7, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The four women who were killed are among hundreds of people – mostly older persons and women who have been lynched in Gusiiland (Kisii and Nyamira counties) following accusations of practicing witchcraft.
**Content:**
by Kerubo Abuya, PhD
   Images from one of the attacks in Gusiiland. These photos depict the aftermath of the violent murders and two houses that were destroyed at Jemima Mironga’s home. The ashes are what remained on the ground after two of the women were burned together.
Photo Credit: Fred Omosa ---
As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 08, 2022, let us remember the late Sigara Onkware, Sindege Mayaka, Agnes Moraa Ototo, and Jemima Nyang’ate Mironga, who were brutally attacked, abducted from their homes, thoroughly beaten with crude weapons, hacked with machetes (pangas), before they were [burned to death](https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kisii/emotions-run-high-at-burial-of-three-kisii-mob-victims--3610298) in what sounds like a ritualistic frenzy of the most extreme form of violence by an angry mob comprising of youth, men, women, and children who accused them of practicing witchcraft in Marani, Kisii County, Kenya.
The four women who were killed are among hundreds of people – mostly older persons and women who have been lynched in Gusiiland (Kisii and Nyamira counties) following accusations of practicing witchcraft. These killings which mainly target vulnerable persons such as the poor, elderly, widows, children, and persons with disabilities, happen in other parts of Kenya, [Africa](https://www.dw.com/en/witch-hunts-a-global-problem-in-the-21st-century/a-54495289) such as [Ghana](https://feministafrica.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/15_review_the_witches_of_gambaga.pdf), [Tanzania](https://www.africanews.com/2017/08/01/tanzania-witch-killings-claimed-479-lives-from-january-june-2017-report/), [Democratic Republic of Congo,](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/old-women-in-dr-congo-being-killed-over-witchcraft/2376407) Senegal, [Central African Republic](https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2020/3/24/in-pictures-the-witch-hunts-of-bangui), Mali, [Nigeria,](https://humanists.international/2020/04/alleged-witches-are-still-killed-today-in-2020-says-humanist-anti-witchcraft-activist-leo-igwe/) among others. These killings, upon accusations of witchcraft have a deep history in coloniality and modern fundamentalist religiosity as systems of oppression and domination, perpetuated by Europe, the Americas, and people in other places.
These killings are a gross violation of women’s rights and must end with urgency. This will require transformative and systemic change that goes beyond awareness creation and sensitization in the affected communities. Transformative change interventions must be positioned as an urgent call to Utu-consciousness. An awakening of our individual and collective humanity that can reconnect us with who we really are. A process that will help us as a people, re-member who we are.
A consciousness-raising process anchored in the philosophy, values, and principles of Utu/Ubuntu and Obomwanyabanto in Ekegusii (language spoken by the Abagusii people AKA Kisii of Kenya). In re-membering who we really, we return to ourselves and respond to a call to life and life-affirming ways of being that embody our true nature as humans. We reconnect with the understanding of what it means to be human with deep insight that humans are fundamentally, caring, loving, peaceful, compassionate, kind, and just. In this sphere, we, at the core of our humanity; intuitively, know and make meaning of the Utu/Ubuntu/Obomwanyabanto spiritual and moral consciousness which says:
- “I AM Because YOU ARE, YOU ARE, Therefore, I AM”
- “I AM Because YOU ARE, YOU ARE, Therefore, WE ARE”
- “I See You” or Nakororire (Ekegusii) or Nakuona/Nimekuona (Kiswahili)
In really seeing other human beings, we acknowledge our interconnectedness – through our individual and collective humanity and the divine in each of us. We embody the spirit of Utu/Ubuntu/Obomwanyabanto which the late Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu conceptualized as “A Person is A Person, Through Other Persons”. In this realm – through a raised Utu-consciousness – the youth, men, women, and others, will know and stop the utterly dehumanizing and desecrating acts of extreme violence that predominantly hound, terrorize, hack women into pieces, and burn them alive – after labeling them as witches. We must awaken our collective humanity by embracing and embodying Utu-consciousness as a foundational pillar for transformative change leadership for the dignity and realization of women’s human rights and the transformative social change that we desire for a more humane and equitable existence for ALL people.
It is encouraging that the UN Human Rights Council passed a *Resolution on the Elimination of Harmful Practices Related to Accusations of Witchcraft and Ritual Attacks* ***(A/HRC/47/L.9)*** on July 12, 2021 to help end witchcraft and ritual killings. We call upon all nation States, leaders at all levels, and world citizens to recognize and protect every human being’s right to life and freedom from torture, cruel and inhuman – violations which Sigara, Nyang’ate, Moraa and Sidenge experienced in October. 2021 in Marani, Kisii County.
We can lead and enable the transformative and systemic social change that we desire if we work together in the spirit of Utu/Ubuntu/Obomwanyabanto through the lens of decoloniality and the transformative change leadership development framework I developed titled and abbreviated as *Uongozi Wa Utu* (Bold Leadership for Humanity in Practice or Humane Leadership or *Oborai Bwo Obomwanyabanto* in Ekegusii). More information on this framework will be shared in a future publication.
Africans, we must Rise! Together, we can end these atrocities and crimes against humanity on our continent!
[May justice be served](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001439062/man-tells-court-how-his-elderly-mother-was-killed-by-mob) as we say their names: Sigara, Nyang’ate, Moraa, and Sindege!
*For more information on Utu-Ubuntu, check out:*
[The imperative of Utu / Ubuntu in Africana scholarship](https://darajapress.com/publication/the-imperative-of-utu-ubuntu-in-africana-scholarship) by Prof. Micere Mugo
[Radical Utu: Critical Ideas and Ideals of Wangari Muta Maathai (Ohio RIS Africa Series)](https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Utu-Critical-Wangari-Maathai/dp/0896803260/ref=pd_aw_fbt_sd_2/136-9311087-4083714?pd_rd_w=v7pV7&pf_rd_p=76328f70-5fff-49b7-869a-94bfdaa768fc&pf_rd_r=4QV4YV7D7T2G7AHKC9GF&pd_rd_r=7a9b3afb-cd9d-4f50-aab2-f34d4d44c33e&pd_rd_wg=8XiQk&pd_rd_i=0896803260&psc=1) by Dr. Besi Muhonja
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**Tags:** Feminism
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### [10 Points Find out how to Consider The Best Essay Writing Service on Reddit With Proficient Writers](https://www.africansrising.org/10-points-find-out-how-to-consider-the-best-essay-writing-service-on-reddit-with-proficient/)
**Published:** April 1, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** A new glorious essay writing service on Reddit is BestCustomEssay. Their writers are highly-educated professionals and might cope with any educational assignment.
**Content:**
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### [10 Ideas A way to Pick The Best Essay Writing Service on Reddit With Specialized Writers](https://www.africansrising.org/10-ideas-a-way-to-pick-the-best-essay-writing-service-on-reddit-with-specialized-writers/)
**Published:** March 10, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** One more glorious essay writing service on Reddit is BestCustomEssay. Their writers are highly-educated experts and might tackle any educational assignment. They are doing not tolerate plagiarism or violation of educational integrity.
**Content:**
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### [AFRICANS RISING DECLARES MAY 23-29 AS AFRICAN LIBERATION WEEK](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-declares-may-23-29-as-african-liberation-week/)
**Published:** April 12, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Each year, African Liberation Day is recognized on May 25th to promote unity and solidarity among African people and states.
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is pleased to announce that the week from the 23rd to 29th May has been declared as [**African Liberation Week**](https://www.africansrising.org/may25/). This year’s mobilisation will run under the theme **“Africa for Africans”** and reflects the need for renewed unity amongst Africans all over the world to own, control and manage our own affairs.
Each year, African Liberation Day is recognized on May 25th to promote unity and solidarity among African people and states. The commemoration is an opportunity to mobilise all Africans -grassroots organisations, trade unions, community groups, women’s organisations, faith groups, youth groups, local associations, media, individuals, etc.- to take action on specific themes or issues relevant to the local as well as continental contexts. Africans Rising utilises the whole week of May 25th to ensure that Africans across the globe can take part in this commemoration, and to explore a breadth of issues facing African communities. Along with our “Africa for Africans” theme this year, we are recognizing the following sub-themes:
- *Decolonization – capturing the unfinished business of decolonization*
- *Gender justice – ensuring gender equality in carving the Africa We Want*
- *Health – equitable access to quality healthcare amid COVID-19*
- *Climate and Environmental Justice – advancing the push for climate and environmental justice towards the #AfricaWeWant*
#### **History of Africans Rising’s African Liberation Day Mobilisations**
On May 25, 2017, 2000 volunteers, partners, supporters and friends organised a total of 300 actions and events in 42 countries on the African continent and the Diaspora to march the launch of Africans Rising. On May 25, 2018, the mobilisation was even more massive as hundreds of individual actions and events were carried out in 54 countries including 6 in the African Diaspora. In 2019, activities spanned from film Screenings, media engagements, public symposia, to panel discussions and several other activities on modern day slavery. In 2020 and 2021, Africans Rising focused on the health and wellbeing of Africans and African communities, given the COVID-19 pandemic and its disastrous consequences across all aspects of life, through our#Rise4OurLives campaign.
#### **About Africans Rising**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is a Pan-African social movement working to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the peoples of Africa. For more details visit our website at [africansrising.org](https://africansrising.org) and follow us on Twitter ([@AfricansRising](https://twitter.com/AfricansRising)), Facebook ([AfricansRising](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising)), and Instagram ([@Africans\_Rising](https://www.instagram.com/africans_rising/)).
**For more information contact:** OR Ancel Langwa – Communications and Media Lead, Africans Rising
Email:
**Categories:** Press release
---
### [AFRICANS RISING YATANGAZA TAREHE 23-29 MEI KUWA WIKI YA UKOMBOZI WA AFRIKA](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-declares-may-23-29-as-african-liberation-week/)
**Published:** April 12, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is pleased to announce that the week from the 23rd to 29th May has been declared as [**African Liberation Week**](https://www.africansrising.org/may25/). This year’s mobilisation will run under the theme **“Africa for Africans”** and reflects the need for renewed unity amongst Africans all over the world to own, control and manage our own affairs.
Each year, African Liberation Day is recognized on May 25th to promote unity and solidarity among African people and states. The commemoration is an opportunity to mobilise all Africans -grassroots organisations, trade unions, community groups, women’s organisations, faith groups, youth groups, local associations, media, individuals, etc.- to take action on specific themes or issues relevant to the local as well as continental contexts. Africans Rising utilises the whole week of May 25th to ensure that Africans across the globe can take part in this commemoration, and to explore a breadth of issues facing African communities. Along with our “Africa for Africans” theme this year, we are recognizing the following sub-themes:
- *Decolonization – capturing the unfinished business of decolonization*
- *Gender justice – ensuring gender equality in carving the Africa We Want*
- *Health – equitable access to quality healthcare amid COVID-19*
- *Climate and Environmental Justice – advancing the push for climate and environmental justice towards the #AfricaWeWant*
#### **History of Africans Rising’s African Liberation Day Mobilisations**
On May 25, 2017, 2000 volunteers, partners, supporters and friends organised a total of 300 actions and events in 42 countries on the African continent and the Diaspora to march the launch of Africans Rising. On May 25, 2018, the mobilisation was even more massive as hundreds of individual actions and events were carried out in 54 countries including 6 in the African Diaspora. In 2019, activities spanned from film Screenings, media engagements, public symposia, to panel discussions and several other activities on modern day slavery. In 2020 and 2021, Africans Rising focused on the health and wellbeing of Africans and African communities, given the COVID-19 pandemic and its disastrous consequences across all aspects of life, through our#Rise4OurLives campaign.
#### **About Africans Rising**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is a Pan-African social movement working to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the peoples of Africa. For more details visit our website at [africansrising.org](https://africansrising.org) and follow us on Twitter ([@AfricansRising](https://twitter.com/AfricansRising)), Facebook ([AfricansRising](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising)), and Instagram ([@Africans\_Rising](https://www.instagram.com/africans_rising/)).
**For more information contact:** OR Ancel Langwa – Communications and Media Lead, Africans Rising
Email: | +237670011987
**Categories:** Press release
---
### [O AFRICANS RISING DECLARA 23-29 DE MAIO COMO SEMANA DE LIBERTAÇÃO DE ÁFRICA](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-declares-may-23-29-as-african-liberation-week/)
**Published:** April 12, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is pleased to announce that the week from the 23rd to 29th May has been declared as [**African Liberation Week**](https://www.africansrising.org/may25/). This year’s mobilisation will run under the theme **“Africa for Africans”** and reflects the need for renewed unity amongst Africans all over the world to own, control and manage our own affairs.
Each year, African Liberation Day is recognized on May 25th to promote unity and solidarity among African people and states. The commemoration is an opportunity to mobilise all Africans -grassroots organisations, trade unions, community groups, women’s organisations, faith groups, youth groups, local associations, media, individuals, etc.- to take action on specific themes or issues relevant to the local as well as continental contexts. Africans Rising utilises the whole week of May 25th to ensure that Africans across the globe can take part in this commemoration, and to explore a breadth of issues facing African communities. Along with our “Africa for Africans” theme this year, we are recognizing the following sub-themes:
- *Decolonization – capturing the unfinished business of decolonization*
- *Gender justice – ensuring gender equality in carving the Africa We Want*
- *Health – equitable access to quality healthcare amid COVID-19*
- *Climate and Environmental Justice – advancing the push for climate and environmental justice towards the #AfricaWeWant*
#### **History of Africans Rising’s African Liberation Day Mobilisations**
On May 25, 2017, 2000 volunteers, partners, supporters and friends organised a total of 300 actions and events in 42 countries on the African continent and the Diaspora to march the launch of Africans Rising. On May 25, 2018, the mobilisation was even more massive as hundreds of individual actions and events were carried out in 54 countries including 6 in the African Diaspora. In 2019, activities spanned from film Screenings, media engagements, public symposia, to panel discussions and several other activities on modern day slavery. In 2020 and 2021, Africans Rising focused on the health and wellbeing of Africans and African communities, given the COVID-19 pandemic and its disastrous consequences across all aspects of life, through our#Rise4OurLives campaign.
#### **About Africans Rising**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is a Pan-African social movement working to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the peoples of Africa. For more details visit our website at [africansrising.org](https://africansrising.org) and follow us on Twitter ([@AfricansRising](https://twitter.com/AfricansRising)), Facebook ([AfricansRising](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising)), and Instagram ([@Africans\_Rising](https://www.instagram.com/africans_rising/)).
**For more information contact:** OR Ancel Langwa – Communications and Media Lead, Africans Rising
Email: | +237670011987
**Categories:** Press release
---
### [AFRICANS RISING DÉCLARE LA SEMAINE DU 23 AU 29 MAI COMME SEMAINE DE LA LIBÉRATION DE L’AFRIQUE](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-declares-may-23-29-as-african-liberation-week/)
**Published:** April 12, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is pleased to announce that the week from the 23rd to 29th May has been declared as [**African Liberation Week**](https://www.africansrising.org/may25/). This year’s mobilisation will run under the theme **“Africa for Africans”** and reflects the need for renewed unity amongst Africans all over the world to own, control and manage our own affairs.
Each year, African Liberation Day is recognized on May 25th to promote unity and solidarity among African people and states. The commemoration is an opportunity to mobilise all Africans -grassroots organisations, trade unions, community groups, women’s organisations, faith groups, youth groups, local associations, media, individuals, etc.- to take action on specific themes or issues relevant to the local as well as continental contexts. Africans Rising utilises the whole week of May 25th to ensure that Africans across the globe can take part in this commemoration, and to explore a breadth of issues facing African communities. Along with our “Africa for Africans” theme this year, we are recognizing the following sub-themes:
- *Decolonization – capturing the unfinished business of decolonization*
- *Gender justice – ensuring gender equality in carving the Africa We Want*
- *Health – equitable access to quality healthcare amid COVID-19*
- *Climate and Environmental Justice – advancing the push for climate and environmental justice towards the #AfricaWeWant*
#### **History of Africans Rising’s African Liberation Day Mobilisations**
On May 25, 2017, 2000 volunteers, partners, supporters and friends organised a total of 300 actions and events in 42 countries on the African continent and the Diaspora to march the launch of Africans Rising. On May 25, 2018, the mobilisation was even more massive as hundreds of individual actions and events were carried out in 54 countries including 6 in the African Diaspora. In 2019, activities spanned from film Screenings, media engagements, public symposia, to panel discussions and several other activities on modern day slavery. In 2020 and 2021, Africans Rising focused on the health and wellbeing of Africans and African communities, given the COVID-19 pandemic and its disastrous consequences across all aspects of life, through our#Rise4OurLives campaign.
#### **About Africans Rising**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is a Pan-African social movement working to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the peoples of Africa. For more details visit our website at [africansrising.org](https://africansrising.org) and follow us on Twitter ([@AfricansRising](https://twitter.com/AfricansRising)), Facebook ([AfricansRising](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising)), and Instagram ([@Africans\_Rising](https://www.instagram.com/africans_rising/)).
**For more information contact:** OR Ancel Langwa – Communications and Media Lead, Africans Rising
Email: | +237670011987
**Categories:** Press release, Uncategorized
---
### [أفريكانز رايزنغ تعلن 23 إلى 29 مايو كأسبوع التحرير الإفريقي](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-declares-may-23-29-as-african-liberation-week/)
**Published:** April 12, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is pleased to announce that the week from the 23rd to 29th May has been declared as [**African Liberation Week**](https://www.africansrising.org/may25/). This year’s mobilisation will run under the theme **“Africa for Africans”** and reflects the need for renewed unity amongst Africans all over the world to own, control and manage our own affairs.
Each year, African Liberation Day is recognized on May 25th to promote unity and solidarity among African people and states. The commemoration is an opportunity to mobilise all Africans -grassroots organisations, trade unions, community groups, women’s organisations, faith groups, youth groups, local associations, media, individuals, etc.- to take action on specific themes or issues relevant to the local as well as continental contexts. Africans Rising utilises the whole week of May 25th to ensure that Africans across the globe can take part in this commemoration, and to explore a breadth of issues facing African communities. Along with our “Africa for Africans” theme this year, we are recognizing the following sub-themes:
- *Decolonization – capturing the unfinished business of decolonization*
- *Gender justice – ensuring gender equality in carving the Africa We Want*
- *Health – equitable access to quality healthcare amid COVID-19*
- *Climate and Environmental Justice – advancing the push for climate and environmental justice towards the #AfricaWeWant*
#### **History of Africans Rising’s African Liberation Day Mobilisations**
On May 25, 2017, 2000 volunteers, partners, supporters and friends organised a total of 300 actions and events in 42 countries on the African continent and the Diaspora to march the launch of Africans Rising. On May 25, 2018, the mobilisation was even more massive as hundreds of individual actions and events were carried out in 54 countries including 6 in the African Diaspora. In 2019, activities spanned from film Screenings, media engagements, public symposia, to panel discussions and several other activities on modern day slavery. In 2020 and 2021, Africans Rising focused on the health and wellbeing of Africans and African communities, given the COVID-19 pandemic and its disastrous consequences across all aspects of life, through our#Rise4OurLives campaign.
#### **About Africans Rising**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is a Pan-African social movement working to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the peoples of Africa. For more details visit our website at [africansrising.org](https://africansrising.org) and follow us on Twitter ([@AfricansRising](https://twitter.com/AfricansRising)), Facebook ([AfricansRising](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising)), and Instagram ([@Africans\_Rising](https://www.instagram.com/africans_rising/)).
**For more information contact:** OR Ancel Langwa – Communications and Media Lead, Africans Rising
Email: | +237670011987
**Categories:** Press release
---
### [#AfricanLivesMatter - Justice for Elvis Nyathi](https://www.africansrising.org/africanlivesmatter-justice-for-elvis-nyathi/)
**Published:** April 15, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is saddened by the news of the violent murder of Elvis Nyathi in South Africa.
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is saddened by the news of the violent [murder](https://ewn.co.za/2022/04/14/family-of-slain-diepsloot-protest-victim-elvis-nyathi-to-hold-memorial-service) of Elvis Nyathi in South Africa. On 6 April, Nyathi, a Zimbabwean national living in South Africa, was killed by a xenophobic mob in the country. We strongly condemn the brutal act which led to the death of Nyathi – a father, a husband, a son, and a comrade in African unity – and we are also hurt by the reality that this is not the first time such a heinous act has [taken place](https://www.hrw.org/report/2020/09/17/they-have-robbed-me-my-life/xenophobic-violence-against-non-nationals-south) in South Africa.
The African continent is home to thousands of ethnic groups that have witnessed centuries of exploitation and the brutal atrocities of racism and xenophobia. And still, Africa and her people remain standing. Ours is an Africa liberated from the unfathomable violence of a colonized continent – xenophobia has no place here. Our ability to survive such a tragic history is a powerful symbol of our capacity for resistance and unity as a people. Standing together in all our differences is our strength, not something that should tear us apart.
That is why we are demanding justice for Elvis Nyathi. We are calling on the South African Government and the African Union to comply with laws on international human rights and pursue the legal possibilities that will hold accountable the people responsible for Nyathi’s senseless killing and bring justice to Nyathi’s family and friends. We call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to lead the way in upholding the country’s National Action Plan against racism and discrimination.
We challenge those responsible for such xenophobic acts with the questions: Who are we to police each other and tell another they don’t belong? Who are we to take a life just because we suspect someone is different? And to our members and supporters, we urge you to raise your voices against xenophobia and demand #JusticeforElvis.
As a Pan-African movement of people and organisations, we know that all #AfricanLivesMatter. Inclusivity, community and acceptance are traditional African values that have brought us into the present and will carry us into the future. As Africans we must remember that we are one, not only from the colour of our skin but from the history we share. All Africans must rise and take every step to ensure that the rights and dignity of all our brothers, sisters, friends, and comrades in Pan-African unity are respected. Justice for Elvis Nyathi!
Signed by:
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity
Our 32,000 Organisational and Individual members
Our Co-chairs – Coordinating Collective (Board)
Our Movement Coordinators
Our Ambassadors
Download this statement [here](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Solidarity-Statement-AfricanLivesMatter-Justice-for-Elvis-Nyathi.pdf).
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** #25May2017, #Solidarity, South Africa
---
### [Lead on Africa Day](https://www.africansrising.org/lead-on-africa-day/)
**Published:** May 25, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The contentious question would be, how do we build the Africa we want, when we have the majority of the African populace ignorant of their culture and heritage.
**Content:**
This morning, I celebrate Africa Day with all Africans. I wish we could give this day more reverence as Afrikan people as we do to some holidays like Christmas and Easter. We are all Afrikans first before we belong to any nationality thus the importance of recognizing our Afrikaness first.
We are at a stage in time were Africa is under siege, yet millions of us are not paying attention. The recolonization of Africa agenda is now on full throttle yet some of us still choose to side with the neocolonialism. Wake up Africa and save your continent.
The contentious question would be, how do we build the Africa we want, when we have the majority of the African populace ignorant of their culture and heritage. Our people have no self determination and still have a deep seated colonial mentality.
As the continent of Africa gathers today in celebration of our blackness and African heritage, Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) cries out over the complete vilification and downgrading of the African people by the ruthless white supremacy racists and Islamic terrorists.
More depressing is the reversal of the gains and vision of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The 25th of May is the day we remember the launch of the OAU which was later renamed to African Union (AU), after seriously introspecting into the matter we have come to realize that not only was the organization renamed but it was also captured to run the white man’s agenda at the expense of Africans.
Over the past 59 years Africa focused on the decolonization agenda, the struggle against apartheid and attainment of political independence for the continent. On the occasion of The Golden Jubilee headed by the African Union (AU) the continent re-dedicated herself to the attainment of the Pan African Vision. It is in light of this that the Agenda 2063 was founded under the Pan Africanist guidelines. Fifty years after the first thirty-three (33) independent African states took a landmark decision to form the Organization of African Unity, we are looking ahead towards the next fifty years. This is the most painful thing that Labour Economists And Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) finds nothing to celebrate. The idea is good but the implementation worries as it proves lack of seriousness and the willingness to perform.
I urge my fellow African leaders from both ruling and opposition parties to stop being mere planners but rather start implementing the unity Agenda for the purpose of improving Africa. History demonstrated through the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland that unity is productive than anything else. The hallmark of foolishness is not merely the production of failed results but not learning anything from previous mistakes. Nkwame Nkrumah in a speech to the Ghanaian National Assembly made his views loud and clear when he said, “This new Africa of ours is emerging into a world of great combinations – a world where the weak and the small are pushed aside unless they unite their forces” (Webster Boahen and Tidy, 1967:383).
We must unite for economic viability, first of all, and then to recover our mineral wealth in Southern Africa, so that our vast resources and capacity for development will bring prosperity for us and additional benefits for the rest of the world. The war against exploitation and destruction of Africa was the pre-eminent in Nkrumah’s speeches and writings. He lamented about the division between African leaders and saw failure in division and success in unity for all African states and people. This clarion call for unity against imperialist and neo-colonialist interests fell on deaf ears and today, the IMF, EU, China, the United States of America and multinational corporations are wreaking havoc in Africa, without any regard for the peoples’ well-being.
Neo-colonialism is a monster that must be resisted if Africa is to make strides in its efforts to overcome its socio-cultural, economic and political predicaments. Many African leaders still strongly believe that the problems of Africa can solely be solved from outside Africa as epitomized by their reliance on former colonial masters thereby proving that they do not have an independent mind of their own. As LEAD, we believe it’s high time that Africa seeks to harmonize her resources to move from being labelled as Third World.
We need to ask ourselves, “What have we contributed to the wellbeing of our countries and Mother Africa.” We need to remind ourselves that Africa is more important than us. When Africa is in shambles it discriminates not between Southern and Northern Africa or even individual countries as shown by the mass movement of people towards South Africa for better livelihoods thereby causing pressure on resources. We need to realize that we have an intergenerational duty to ensure that Africa is safe for generations to come and not only us so that those generations to come will not be forced to cry foul over our mismanagement of resources.
As the new breed of nationalism and Pan Africanism on the Zimbabwean Political landscape, LEAD is setting the record straight that as custodians of African Heritage we are disappointed by the way we continue to be treated as second class citizens in our own motherland. The way in which Africa is being governed is very retrogressive and breeds the spirit of self hate among citizens.
Since parceling out of African land by foreigners in the new Scramble for Africa our continent has become the home of poverty and foreign manipulation. It worries all progressive African citizens how Libya was turned into a war zone in pursuit of foreign leadership principles defined and determined by American leadership through a bogus organization masquerading as United Nations (UN).
How do we attain the Africa we want, when global bodies are working against Africa in cahoots with world super powers. As we commemorate Africa Day today, several African countries are in conflict, their citizens living in terror & insurgents running amok killing innocent civilians in cold blood.
The situation in Chad is heartbreaking. Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict which has led to thousands of civilian deaths and displacements and allegations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing hovering over the conflict.
We are not even worried about the US expansionist agenda. The US continues to increase their military bases in Africa and some of us actually sing praises to the impending military invasion of most Afrikan states.
This week the US passed a bill to prohibit trade between African countries and Russia. The AU hasn’t bothered to issue a statement on the matter. Today I am reminding the US that Africa is not their property. The US is an international criminal, it is actually in violation of international law. It is totally disregarding Afrikan states sovereignty & bullying Afrikan countries. This issue must be taken to the international court because the US no moral nor legal right to prohibit Afrikan countries from deciding who they want to trade with or deal with. It is illegal, it is immoral and grotesquely and canterkarously evil.
Since the turn of the millennia, Africa faces a severe threat of neo colonialism which is the reversal of the gains attained in the 1900s.
The new African leaders have over the years been brainwashed and are easily ushering back colonialism on silver platters.
Many African leaders are selling and repartitioning Africa and surrendering their souls and their countries to the hands of colonizers for pieces of silver.
Those who dare push for the unity of Africa and dare push for a new liberation trajectory that seeks to give Africans power and control over their means of production are vilified, their citizens are brainwashed, paid and mobilized to revolt and overthrow them.
The West has over the years been working on strategies of keeping Africans divided and fighting over crumbs, pushed to the margins and retaining the third world status that survive at the benevolence of the rich countries who acquired their wealth through pillaging African resources, from slave trade to colonialism and to neo colonialism.
As such Africans are failing to find each other and have a common cause. Those who pushed the African dream have been eliminated and replaced by puppets.
Just next door we have the Mozambique islamist insurgency in the North Cabo Delgado province which has led to a refugee crisis.
As we celebrate Africa Day we realize that after being sold a dummy we have nothing to write home about but every justification to curse our very own leadership. It is time we reshape our path as a people. Cultural degradation must stop forthwith if we are to prosper as a people.
The recent developments in Gaza are a sign that religion has been used a tool to pacify most Africans. Too much faith without practical and logical solutions to life problems is the hallmark of foolishness and must be dismissed.
As was noted by the founding fathers of Africa at the inception of the OAU in Addis Ababa, the late great icon of Africa Kwame Nkrumah highlighted the need for a United States of Africa so that we could systematically defend the continent from neo-colonialism. In as much as it might seem as if it’s too late, we have to follow the path.
Today we remind ourselves that our voices will never be silent when our continent is under threat. We will not rest until Africa as a whole gains recognition of being an equal participant in the decisive boards determining the human agenda at international level. We need to rededicate ourselves particularly as young people to the African Agenda which our forefathers failed to achieve during their lifetime. History has demonstrated time and again that at critical moments in life it is the young men and women in every society who move societies. When the Ottoman Empire was under threat it is the young men and women who defended their society.
We need to remind ourselves as Africans that brothers should not rise against brothers, sisters should not rise against each other. Political conflicts should not be a matter of physical fights or wars but a battle of ideas that move society forward for the common good. We need to recognize that we can do something to save our continent. As Africans we seek social cohesion, political stability, economic emancipation just to mention but a few and to achieve these we need to introspect and realize that united we stand and divided we fall.
As Africans we need to be mentally de-colonized and take a firm stance by going back to our culture, which we inherited from our forefathers. It is a matter of fact that we should minimize eating the food that our colonial masters are exporting to us. We have to be mentally strong and refuse some of the food we are importing which may be unhealthy to us.
Before the advent of colonialism, Africans were living much healthier and longer lives without suffering from most of the diseases that we are now faced with today. As Africans in particular we have a moral obligation, to reflect our minds on the dangers some of these food might have on our health. We have to maintain our culture, diets, and traditions to make the West know that we are no longer in the era of colonialism and can now live independently.
The crisis of Africa can be therefore summarized in this observation. The citizens of Africa are incapacitated, firstly, in their endeavors to try and deal with the environment and secondly, in their effort to try and understand nature and carve out developmental tools. This incapacity is premised on and compounded by Africa’s colonial legacy. Going forward there should be a deliberate effort towards mental realignment whose objective is meant to change mind-sets to inspire new self-determinist social, economic and political perceptions.
To say Afrika is incapable of economic development without the involvement of foreigners is an insult to the whole Afrikan race. Afrika is in the current position because of its colonial legacy. A number of issues need to addressed and corrected if Afrika has to move forward. The focus of anyone who purports to champion Afrikan progress should invariably be on mental decolonization and realignment of our traditional value systems with modern political systems. Imperialism did not only alienate Afrikan resources but severely maimed the African thought process. It impacted on their perception of self and their ability to forge a sustainable, social, economic and political future. The assumed low self-esteem is the arch emery and prime impediment to Afrikan societal evolution.
In a nutshell, Africa will not realize her potential unless we are united. As we celebrate Africa Day 2022 we have to be truthful to ourselves on how we can have meaningful development through home grown solutions.
\#AfricanSolutionsForAfricanProblems
\#TogetherWeCan
Linda Tsungirirai Masarira
President, Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD)
**Categories:** Blog
**Tags:** African Liberation Day, African Liberation Week
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### [10 Advice Guidelines on how to Decide on The Best Essay Writing Service on Reddit With Top notch Writers](https://www.africansrising.org/10-advice-guidelines-on-how-to-decide-on-the-best-essay-writing-service-on-reddit-with-top-notch/)
**Published:** April 26, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The best essay writing service on Reddit includes a skilled group of writers which have master's and PHD levels. This guarantees good quality get the job done and satisfies deadlines.
**Content:**
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### [Let the African Child Speak: Language, Memory, and the Case for Reparations](https://www.africansrising.org/let-the-african-child-speak-language-memory-and-the-case-for-reparations/)
**Published:** June 16, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** But this day is not only about the past. It is a mirror to our present and a call to shape a more just future for African children.
**Content:**
***By Eunice Adhiambo Odhiambo – Reparations Campaign Officer, Africans Rising***
On June 16 each year, Africa commemorates the Day of the African Child. It is a day marked by grief, pride, and an urgent call to reflection. It remembers the bravery of schoolchildren in Soweto, South Africa, who in 1976 rose up against a decree by the apartheid government that mandated Afrikaans; the language of their oppressors as the medium of instruction in schools. That march was met with deadly force. At least 176 children were killed, and many more injured. Among them was 13-year-old Hector Pieterson, whose lifeless body, carried by a fellow student with his sister running beside them, became an iconic image of resistance.
But this day is not only about the past. It is a mirror to our present and a call to shape a more just future for African children. Nearly fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, African children are still battling an education system that is not fully theirs. They are still silenced; not with bullets, but through the systemic denial of their right to learn and express themselves in their own languages.
Colonialism did not only loot Africa’s lands and resources; it also stole its languages, thought systems, and cultural memory. Indigenous languages were criminalized, labelled primitive, and forcefully replaced with European tongues. This wasn’t an oversight, it was a strategy. By erasing native languages, colonial regimes aimed to erase identity and embed dependence. The result was a rupture in the African worldview; a dislocation from ancestral knowledge and a distortion of self-perception. Language was used not merely to communicate, but to conquer.
Today, colonial languages still dominate our classrooms. From Senegal to Kenya, Namibia to Cameroon, most African children begin formal schooling in English, French, or Portuguese; languages they do not speak at home. Exams are set in these foreign languages. Lessons are delivered in vocabularies unfamiliar to their lived experience. Children are expected to succeed in systems built on linguistic exclusion. The outcome? High dropout rates. Poor comprehension. Stunted confidence. All rooted in a simple fact: the system does not hear them in their mother tongue.
This is not just a pedagogical issue, it is a human rights issue. The right to language is central to a person’s ability to understand, participate, and thrive. It is through language that we think, dream, ask questions, and make meaning. When a child is denied the opportunity to learn in a language they understand, we do not just deny them education; we deny them full humanity.
This is where the case for reparations becomes both clear and urgent. Reparations is not limited to money or infrastructure. It is about repair; psychological, cultural, structural. It is about restoring what was violently broken and rehumanizing what was devalued. Language lies at the heart of that restoration.
The suppression of African language, in schools, in governance, in media; was and still is a form of cultural violence. To repair this harm, we must demand linguistic justice as a core pillar of reparations. That means investing in the teaching and elevation of African languages across all levels of education. It means developing textbooks and learning materials in local languages, training teachers who are fluent in them, and supporting research and scholarship produced in indigenous languages. It means rejecting the myth that fluency in a colonial language is the highest mark of intelligence. Instead, we must elevate the ability to reason and lead in African languages as a sign of cultural and cognitive wholeness.
Imagine a child in Kilifi learning biology in Kigiriama, or a teenager in Kisumu writing poetry in Dholuo without being told it has no market value. Imagine an exam system where understanding is tested in the language of thought, not translation. Imagine policy debates held in languages the public understands restoring democracy at the most basic level.
This is not romanticism. It is justice. It is healing. And it is possible.
On this Day of the African Child, we must remember that children died, literally died; protesting a system that forced them to learn in a language foreign to their homes, their hearts, and their histories. They stood for dignity. For the right to be taught in the language that raised them. For a future in which African knowledge is not filtered through the grammar of colonization.
Let us honour them not just with words, but with transformation. Let us push our governments to recognize African languages as official languages of instruction and administration. Let us fund local publishing houses, community schools, and cultural institutions that are working to revitalize indigenous languages. Let us centre our children in this vision; for they are not just learners of language, but future custodians of culture.
Language is memory. Language is freedom. Language is power.
And so, we say today and every day: Let the African child speak and be heard. Not in borrowed words, but in the tongues of their ancestors. Not in the language of conquest, but in the language of continuity.
This, too, is reparations.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Webinar Report: Connecting Reparations Struggles, Voices from São Paulo, Brazil](https://www.africansrising.org/webinar-report-connecting-reparations-struggles-voices-from-sao-paulo-brazil/)
**Published:** June 5, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The webinar is part of the "Diaspora Series," a storytelling initiative that centers the lived experiences of Africans in the diaspora shaped by forced migration, cultural loss, and resilience.
**Content:**
### Webinar Report: Connecting Reparations Struggles, Voices from São Paulo, Brazil
On May 29, 2025, Africans Rising hosted a webinar titled “Connecting Reparations Struggles! Voices from São Paulo, Brazil,” bringing together participants from Africa and the diaspora to explore the shared histories and present-day struggles of Afro-descendant communities in Brazil. The webinar is part of the “Diaspora Series,” a storytelling initiative that centers the lived experiences of Africans in the diaspora shaped by forced migration, cultural loss, and resilience. It offers a platform for them to share their pain, pride, and aspirations, contributing to Africans Rising’s goal of telling Africa’s story through African voices globally.
Speakers during the virtual event including, ****Maria José Menezes****, Co-founder of the Black Women’s March of São Paulo and the Black Coalition for Rights, and an associate member of Geledés; Black Women’s Institute; ****Regina Lúcia dos Santos****, Leader of The Unified Black Movement and a member of the March of Black Women in São Paulo and ****Carolina Almeida****, International Advisor at Geledés; Black Women’s Institute, shared their perspectives on the historical roots of injustices against Afro-Brazilians, their current realities, their struggles and demands for reparations and the importance of collective action. They also emphasized the need to center Black girls and women in public policies, combine academic knowledge with activism, and push for economic empowerment.
#### Building Transitional Solidarity
The session reaffirmed the need to strengthen transnational organizing by connecting Afro-Brazilian movements with African and Diaspora reparations efforts. Africans Rising’s campaigns and the Diaspora Series offer vital platforms for uniting voices under the rallying cry: Reparations Now!
#### Key Takeaways
- Brazil’s Black population, forming one-third of the total Africans in the Diaspora populace, remains marginalized despite its historical and cultural significance.
- The brutal legacy of slavery and colonialism continues to manifest in structural racism, inequality, poverty, and criminalization.
- Afro-Brazilian movements are leading powerful efforts in community organizing, advocacy, cultural work, and political engagement.
- Reparations demand not only financial compensation but systemic change, truth-telling, cultural restoration, and policy accountability.
The webinar concluded with a shared commitment that the fight for reparations is not just about addressing the past; it is about transforming the present and securing a dignified, just, and equitable future for all African-descendant peoples. The work ahead is collective, urgent, and global.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Key note address by H.E Amb Salah Hamad](https://www.africansrising.org/key-note-address-by-h-e-amb-salah-hamad/)
**Published:** July 10, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “Together, we will make it. Together, we will build the Africa we want and the Africa we deserve.” H.E. Ambassador Salah Hammad
**Content:**
### Breaking Borders, Building Africa: Ambassador Salah Hammad’s Call to Action on Free Movement and Integration
key note address by H.E Amb Salah Hamad ,head of African governance architecture (AGA) on the occasion of commemorating Africa integration day 2025 convened by Africans rising under the flagship campaign borderless Africa.
“Together, we will make it. Together, we will build the Africa we want and the Africa we deserve.”
H.E. Ambassador Salah Hammad
head of African governance architecture (AGA)
At a time when Africa stands at a critical crossroads; between potential and paralysis, vision and implementation, Ambassador Salah Hammad’s keynote address at the Africa Integration Day 2025 webinar was both a reflection and a rallying cry. Speaking on the theme “From Policy to Practice: Evaluating Regional Integration and the Ratification Journey of the Free Movement Protocol in Advancing Agenda 2063,” the AU diplomat laid out both the historic foundation and the unfinished business of continental integration.
H.E Amb Salah Hamad begun his address by thanking the Africans Rising team for inviting the African Union through the African governance Architecture (AGA) and re- affirmed the commitment and support from the Union in supporting initiatives that are geared towards a borderless Africa.
#### A Tribute to the Visionaries of Africa
Ambassador Salah began with reverence, paying tribute to the founding fathers and mothers of Africa who dared to dream of a united, peaceful, and prosperous continent. Their vision enshrined in the Abuja Treaty of 1991 was clear: establish regional economic communities, harmonize policies, liberalize trade, and create a common market rooted in the free movement of people, goods, and ideas.
Today, over three decades later, he posed a poignant question: “Where are we now with the implementation of this vision?”
#### The Abuja Treaty: Foundation, but Not Fulfilled
While Regional Economic Communities (RECs) have made considerable progress, Ambassador Salah acknowledged the biggest hurdle remains implementation. Too often, treaties are signed and even ratified, but never domesticated into national law. Citizens, he emphasized, are left unaware of these frameworks and the opportunities they hold. It is not enough for policies to exist on paper. Real integration must be lived and felt by ordinary Africans in their daily movement, trade, and interactions.
#### The Free Movement Protocol: The Missing Link in Integration
At the heart of his address was the AU Free Movement Protocol (FMP) adopted in 2018 but still awaiting the 15-country ratification threshold to come into force. Salah called it the missing link in Africa’s integration journey.
While the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has gained momentum, its full promise remains stifled if people themselves cannot move.
“You can’t move goods without a driver in the truck,” he joked, underscoring the absurdity of facilitating trade without facilitating human mobility. In his view, free movement is not just an economic necessity, but a cultural and political imperative. It is about enabling Africans to share skills, knowledge, and aspirations across artificial borders.
#### A Personal Reflection from Malabo
Speaking from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Ambassador Salah shared a candid observation: the city, though clean and peaceful, felt eerily empty. At the airport, African travellers faced visa barriers, a stark reminder that the continent’s colonial-era borders are still very much alive.
“Africa’s borders were not drawn by Africans,” he reminded participants. Now, it is up to Africans to dismantle them.
#### Global Lessons: Migration is Power
He drew lessons from the United States and the European Union; societies that flourished through migration, diversity, and open borders. For Africa to become strong, he argued, migration must be embraced as a tool for development, not feared as a risk.
“Migration will make us stronger, not weaker. Diversity is our advantage.” He added.
#### From Policy to Practice: The Path Forward
Ambassador Salah concluded his keynote with three powerful recommendations:
1. Youth Mobilization: The future lies in the hands of the youth. It is up to young Africans and civil society to push for the ratification of the Free Movement Protocol, not as a bureaucratic milestone, but as a people-powered revolution.
2. Implementation and Domestication: Ratification is only the first step. Countries must embed the protocol into their national laws and translate it into real policies and practices.
3. Mass Awareness and Popular Ownership: Most citizens don’t even know that the FMP exists. Civil society must step in to raise awareness, demystify AU policies, and bring the AU closer to the people.
#### The Call to Action
- Ambassador Salah’s address was not simply a lecture; it was a call to conscience. A united Africa is not a utopia, he argued, but a necessity; for justice, for prosperity, for dignity. And achieving it requires all hands-on deck: governments, civil society, and above all, young people.
- The African integration agenda cannot afford to be a top-down elite project. It must be a bottom-up people’s movement, and the Free Movement Protocol is the litmus test of our commitment to Pan-Africanism.
As he concluded, he left listeners with both hope and responsibility:#### “Together, we will make it. Together, we will build the Africa we want and the Africa we deserve.”
- Let us not just remember these words. Let us act on them.
**Categories:** Reports and Publications
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### [Why I Joined Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/why-i-joined-africans-rising/)
**Published:** June 3, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** I am a young Sudanese man, raised on the banks of the Nile — where civilizations meet, and dreams collide with harsh realities.
**Content:**
I am a young Sudanese man, raised on the banks of the Nile —
where civilizations meet,
and dreams collide with harsh realities.
Since childhood, I have heard people speak of a “wounded Africa,”
a colonized, divided, marginalized continent.
But I have never accepted that description.
I joined Africans Rising because I believe Africa is not a victim —
it is a giant awakening.
I believe unity is strength,
and borders are just lines on maps, not on our hearts.
I dream of an Africa where young people move freely,
where they express their creativity without fear,
where they fight for environmental justice,
raise the voices of their women,
and build economies that honor the dignity of their people.
The Africa I dream of is a borderless Africa,
one that embraces its diaspora,
one that remembers the past but looks forward.
I joined because I want to be part of this rising,
part of this hope,
part of this peaceful revolution.
I am a Sudanese young man,
but I am also African.
My voice, my story, my struggle — they all belong to this greater dream:
Africa for Africans.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Mobilisation de Masse pour la Semaine de la Libération Africaine 2025](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)
**Published:** March 18, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Fort de huit années de mobilisations massives et constantes, la Semaine de la Libération Africaine 2025 constituera un jalon majeur dans le renforcement de la solidarité panafricaine.
**Content:**
## Semaine de la Libération Africaine
2025
Fort de huit années de mobilisations massives et constantes, la Semaine de la Libération Africaine 2025 constituera un jalon majeur dans le renforcement de la solidarité panafricaine.
#### La semaine de la libération de l'Afrique a été célébrée du 19 mai 2025 au 25 mai 2025.
[ Rapport ALW2025 ](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/may-25/africa-liberation-week-2025-comes-to-a-close/)
[ Note conceptuelle ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-African-Liberation-Week-Mass-Mobilisation.pdf)
[ Guide ALW ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/African-Liberation-Week-Toolkit-2025-V3.pdf)
#### Cette année, nous souhaitons continuer à amplifier le mouvement pour une Afrique sans frontières, en ralliant les Africains à la cause de la libre circulation sur le continent. Grâce à des partenariats, des actions communautaires et des campagnes ciblées, nous mettrons en évidence le pouvoir de l'action collective pour façonner l'avenir de l'Afrique.
Cette collaboration permettra aux partenaires et aux membres de Africans Rising de travailler ensemble pour planifier diverses activités qui impliqueront la communauté et apporteront un soutien aux bénévoles qui organiseront diverses activités durant la semaine.
En 2025, nous visons à étendre notre héritage en suscitant un changement systémique par le biais d’alliances stratégiques, de mobilisations populaires et de plaidoyers transfrontaliers.
En 2025, nous visons à étendre notre héritage en suscitant un changement systémique par le biais d’alliances stratégiques, de mobilisations populaires et de plaidoyers transfrontaliers.
Les résultats escomptés de la mobilisation de cette année sont les suivants:
- Des partenariats et des alliances solides avec les principales parties prenantes.
- Sensibilisation et intérêt accrus grâce aux inscriptions précoces et à l’inscription de bénévoles.
- Organiser plusieurs réunions d’orientation
- Soutenir les événements de la SLA de diverses manières
- Publier une carte pour présenter les événements et leur emplacement
- Accroître la visibilité de la SLA par le biais de collaborations avec les médias
- Publier des photos et des vidéos des événements organisés dans le cadre de la SLA
- Soumettre les rapports de la Semaine de la Libération Africaine 2025
### Le thème
La mobilisation de la Semaine de libération de l'Afrique 2025 est axée sur le thème général : « Une Afrique sans frontières pour tous les Africains ». Les membres d'Africans Rising organiseront également des activités sur les sous-thèmes importants suivants. Grâce à des partenariats avec d'autres organisations et dans un but de diversification, les membres d'Africans Rising organiseront également des activités sur ces deux sous-thèmes importants.
#### Thème et sous-thèmes
1\. Solidarité panafricaine avec les pays africains touchés par des conflits
2\. Justice climatique et environnementale
3\. Justice en matière de genre
4\. Justice économique
### Objectifs Principaux
- Mobiliser les Africains des 54 pays pour plaider en faveur de la ratification du protocole de l’UA sur la libre circulation.
- Sensibiliser aux conflits africains par le biais d’événements, de campagnes et de reportages dans les médias à travers le continent.
- Organiser plus de 500 activités portant sur l’Afrique sans frontières, le climat, le genre et la justice économique, touchant une audience combinée de 5 millions de personnes via les médias sociaux et les événements sur le terrain.
### Les Activités de Mobilisation
- Calendrier et carte des activités
- Engagement des parties prenantes avec les membres et les partenaires
- Conversation préalable à la SLA avec les membres. Cela offrira l’opportunité de poser des questions, d’obtenir des clarifications et des orientations sur la mobilisation.
- Organisation de Marches Panafricaines pour une Afrique Sans Frontières
- L’organisation d’événements couvrant les sous-thèmes tout au long de la semaine
**Categories:** May 25, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricansRising, alw, alw, AfricanLiberationDay, May25, AfricanLiberationWeek
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### [Solidarity Circle Media Coverage](https://www.africansrising.org/solidarity-circle-media-coverage/)
**Published:** June 28, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Solidarity Circle Coverage
**Content:**
HTML Table Generator Date Aired Media org Description Link Format Outlet AR Campaign Location 26/06/2022 KTN News AR Movement Co-Coordinator Coumba Toure speaks to George Maringa on Understanding feminism: Feminism organizing and women in the civic struggle [Link](https://youtu.be/dcImtBfymX8) TV Broadcast KTN News Solidarity Circles, Nrb Nairobi, Kenya 27/06/2022 Radio Jambo Report following the Feminism dialogue in Nairobi by Coumba and Ruth Nyambura [Link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ezkMWpzQCtgrQNsjrNVCFuzowIeEg1ut/view) Radio Broadcast Radio Jambo Solidarity Circles, Nrb Nairobi, Kenya 27/06/2022 Classic 105 FM Report following the Feminism dialogue in Nairobi by Coumba and Ruth Nyambura [Link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRePx4ozH5TkrQfJweanZAs7pjQVd-aa/view?usp=sharing) Radio Broadcast Classic 105 FM Solidarity Circles, Nrb Nairobi, Kenya 29/06/2022 The Star Newspaper African women should continue to fight for liberation, lobby urges [Link](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-06-29-african-women-should-continue-to-fight-for-liberation-lobby-urges/) Newspaper Star Newspaper Solidarity Circles, Nrb Nairobi, Kenya 29/06/2022 Nation Newspaper Pan-African feminists call for donations to initiatives [Link](https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/pan-african-feminists-call-for-donations-to-initiatives-3863560) Newspaper Nation Newspaper Solidarity Circles, Nrb Nairobi, Kenya 08/08/2022 Homebase TV News report following the Feminism & Pan-Africanism dialogue in Accra by Coumba and Amina Mama - 9.44 minute - 12.18 minute [Link](https://www.facebook.com/homebasetvgh/videos/1029691061071189/?flite=scwspnss) TV Broadcast Homebase TV Solidarity Circles, Accra Accra, Ghana 07/08/2022 News Ghana - GNA More action demanded from women to champion Africa’s dev’t [Link](https://newsghana.com.gh/more-action-demanded-from-women-to-champion-africas-devt/) News Website News Ghana / GNA Solidarity Circles, Accra Accra, Ghana 10/08/2022 The Finder Africans must push the govts for unification of continent - Tourej [Link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H_K2VR4e7saOIjdKlRiwykCdSJixfW5k/view?usp=sharing) Newspaper The Finder Solidarity Circles, Accra Accra, Ghana
**Categories:** AR in the news, News and Media
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### [Africans Rising Supports the Call for Democracy in Chad](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-supports-the-call-for-democracy-in-chad/)
**Published:** October 21, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** For 18 months, Chadians have labored under a military junta (following the death of President Idriss Deby in April 2021) with the promise that in October of this year the country’s leadership would transition to elections.
**Content:**
Africans Rising lends the power of our solidarity to the protestors calling for peace and democracy in Chad. We condemn the government’s decision to delay elections and security forces’ use of violence in response to protests, which has led to the massacre of over 50 people and the injury of over 300 people. Our movement sends condolences to the families and friends of those whose lives were lost.
For 18 months, Chadians have labored under a military junta (following the death of President Idriss Deby in April 2021) with the promise that in October of this year the country’s leadership would transition to elections. However, on 1 October, it was announced that democratic elections would be pushed back by two years and that interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby could stay in power.
Rightfully so, Chadians were dismayed by the junta’s abrupt and unilateral decision to delay their dreams of democratic, civilian governance. On Oct 20, the date the military junta was originally planned to end, protestors raised their voices, took to the streets, and made their demands for democracy heard throughout the corridors of the country’s most powerful institutions. Security forces’ violent response to these protestors, with arrests, tear gas and live ammunition, is unthinkable.
We also condemn the outlash against the civil society group Wakit Tama and the killing of journalist Orédjé Narcisse, whose death sends a message of intolerance toward a free press. These oppressive tactics will never lead toward just and fair governance.
We call on the African Union and other international powers to hold the country’s leadership accountable for its promised transition to civilian rule. The Chadian government must not be allowed to operate freely given its blatant violations of human rights. We call on our members to organise in support of those in Chad who are demonstrating for peace and democracy, and to share solidarity messages on social media feeds and through media outlets. Let the people of Chad know we stand with them in growing numbers. Their efforts are not in vain.
For countless years, Africans across the continent have died in the grip of brutal military regimes, but our calls for peace will never be silenced. As a movement of the people, our work continues until we see that civilians and their leaders can live together in unity, justice, peace and dignity. This is the Africa We Want.
Download the statement [here](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Africans-Rising-Solidarity-Statement-Africans-Rising-Supports-the-Call-for-Democracy-in-Chad.pdf).
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** #Solidarity, Central Africa, Chad, Solidarity Statement
---
### [AFRICANS RISING CONDEMS SOUTH AFRICAN VISA DISCRIMINATION AGAINST AFRICANS](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condems-south-african-visa-discrimination-against-africans/)
**Published:** June 17, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising strongly condemns the discrimination by South Africa against Africans who seek to come into the country. Our movement calls on the South African government to limit some of the stringent policies and complex procedures put in place against African travellers.
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity believes in the free movement of African people across the African continent. Whilst some African countries have simplified the procedures for African visitors to enter, other countries continue to place barriers to entry for African travellers, while their borders remain much more accessible to visitors from outside the continent. South Africa is one of such countries where African visitors must often navigate complex procedures for obtaining an entry visa. Only citizens of [15 African nations](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-45677447) can travel to South Africa without a visa, yet holders of 28 different European passports can enter the country freely.
In January 2018, the African Union adopted the [protocol](https://au.int/sites/default/files/treaties/36403-treaty-protocol_on_free_movement_of_persons_in_africa_e.pdf) on Free Movement of Persons in Africa to promote the development of the continent through the seamless movement of people and goods across African country borders. Thirty-three African countries [signed](https://au.int/sites/default/files/newsevents/reports/37472-rp-pa25606_e_original_004_ff.pdf) the protocol, but only four countries (Rwanda, Niger, São Tomé and Principe, and Mali) have ratified it. The protocol requires 15 ratifications to enter into force, meaning that the free movement of African people across the continent largely remains a theoretical concept rather than an imminent reality. Conspicuously, South Africa (along with Nigeria, Algeria and Egypt – rounding out the top four African economies by GDP) has not signed the protocol and our movement questions why. South Africa is one of the most influential countries on the continent, and as such its power and status can be used to encourage the liberalisation of access to African countries by African citizens across the continent.
Africans Rising strongly condemns the discrimination by South Africa against Africans who seek to come into the country. Our movement calls on the South African government to limit some of the stringent policies and complex procedures put in place against African travellers. Our vision is of an Africa that is one homeland for all African people, and to truly realise that vision we must start by throwing away the bureaucracy and prejudice, often remnants of racist, colonial infrastructures, that hinder free movement on the continent. This is the way forward in Africa’s development, and this is how we as Africans can take leadership and ownership in building the #AfricaWeWant.
We therefore call on all members of Africans Rising, African governments, Civil Society Organisations and Businesses to cease from organising any Pan-African meetings and conventions in South Africa until their visa rules change.
We urge our supporters to sign this statement, and share it in their networks so that this will reach more people.
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Vote of Thanks from the Coordinating Collective - All-African Movement Assembly](https://www.africansrising.org/vote-of-thanks-from-the-coordinating-collective-all-african-movement-assembly/)
**Published:** September 9, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In this moment of history, we African people arrived at a place where we are aware of where we are, why we are here and what we really want.
**Content:**
Esteemed excellencies, Africans Rising fellows, family at the core team, and esteemed CC members,
We, the members of the Africans Rising Coordinating Collective, which serves as the governing board of the Africans Rising movement, were so humbled to have been part of the All-African Movements Assembly, where we had the blessing of meeting people from all parts of our continent and diaspora, each working on their own side for the future of Africans and African Descendants.
During the assembly, we saw many flags dancing together in peace, rhyming together to the same beats. The sight of the flags together is something you won’t see anywhere else but within the Africans Rising community.
During the three-day assembly, exchanges in the parallel sessions or even informally during lunch or break times, were unique opportunities to share experiences and to put on the floor the issues and the questions we must all work on and address. The assembly was also an important time to share best practices and solutions that we can franchise, replicate, and scale up as we work towards building the Africa we want. This is exactly the soul of the Kilimanjaro Declaration.
Among our Pan-African community, we have the same issues, we have a shared history, we see the same future. This event proved that peaceful and instructive dialogue is possible, no matter how different our views or ideologies, no matter what is said about us nor how we are portrayed – we can work together.
We also believe that the guidance from our elders is really important. We have been honoured by the presence and effective participation of great African pioneers who constantly offer counsel and mentorship to us. In the name of Africans Rising, we would like to express our deepest gratitude.
In this moment of history, we African people arrived at a place where we are aware of where we are, why we are here and what we really want. This unified vision means unified efforts, effective synergies, and a build up of actions and momentum. We believe we can make that vision come true. It is no longer an African Dream, rather an African reality that is in our hands.
In this moment of history, wars are waged at various levels against our values, our identities, our histories, our freedoms, and our sovereignty. This is an existential war. We know who we are and we do not wait for someone else to speak for us! The success or failure of the movement belongs to all of us. As a Coordinating Collective, we emphasize this collective ownership of the movement so that Africans Rising members are always able to hold us accountable if there are things going wrong in the movement or if we are not meeting expectations
As any living movement, Africans Rising has grown and changed in many different empowering ways. Part of that change means that some of us will come on board, and some of us will leave. In that spirit, we invite you to command an exceptional person and Comrade who has been here since the start, who nursed the movement from the cradle – Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan. Muhammed Lamin recently decided to step down from his position as Movement Co-Coordinator for a new professional adventure, but he has Africans Rising in his blood and he has pledged to remain an active supporter of the movement.
Stepping up as Acting Co-Coordinator during this transitional period is Hardi Yakubu. Hardi is an effervescent movement person who has the Kilimanjaro declaration at heart, and he has served as the movement’s Engagement and Collaboration Coordinator for the past year. Muhammed Lamin is passing the baton systematically to Hardi in whom the core team has confidence of the purpose and diligence he will bring to this role.
On behalf of the Coordinating Collective, we extend our thanks to all and each one of you who took the time to travel to Arusha and to our core team who worked very hard on each small detail to make the All-African Movement Assembly a great success. We thank our facilitators for the animation, we thank our members for the fiery and robust exchanges, we thank our host MS TCDC and their staff for their convivial and amazing welcome, and we thank every elder and expert who took their valuable time to be with us.
In light of the success and energy you all brought to the All-African Movement Assembly, we encourage you in the work that will come: May we keep the flame of Pan Africanism, the African Renaissance and African Unity alive!
– The Coordinating Collective of Africans Rising
You can download and read this statement [here](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Africans-Rising-CC-AAMA-Vote-of-Thanks.pdf).
**Categories:** News and Media, Press release
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### [2021 Africans Rising Annual Report](https://www.africansrising.org/annual-report-2021/)
**Published:** July 16, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The 2021 Africans Rising Annual Report highlights achievements and successes of the Africans Rising movement throughout the year.
**Content:**
### Annual Report 2021
The 2021 Africans Rising Annual Report highlights achievements and successes of the Africans Rising movement throughout the year.
**Categories:** Annual Reports, Reports and Publications
**Tags:** Reports
---
### [Africans Rising Calls for Peace and Solidarity in Sierra Leone](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-calls-for-peace-and-solidarity-in-sierra-leone/)
**Published:** August 12, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** While President Julius Maada Bio has vowed to investigate the protests, we urge his excellency and his administration to go further and address the root cause - How can the country’s leaders ease the hardship experienced by the people who call Sierra Leone their home?
**Content:**
In recent days, the people of Sierra Leone have made their voices heard across the world. They are frustrated and struggling under the difficult economic circumstances of their country, where inflation, fuel prices, and the cost of basic commodities continue to rise and youth unemployment remains high.
As a Pan-African movement for justice, peace and dignity, Africans Rising stands in solidarity with the people of Sierra Leone and encourages them to make peaceful protest their tool for change during these difficult times. Non-violent action can be a powerful tool for change, and we encourage those willing to make their demands heard to refrain from violence and think of innovative and collective ways they can peacefully call for justice.
In light of reports of damage and death after the August 10 protests, we are concerned for the lives and well-being of Sierra Leoneans. Dozens of people have been [reported](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/six-police-officers-killed-sierra-leone-protests-police-head-2022-08-11/) dead and lethal force by police against protestors has been confirmed. This is a painful reality and we send our condolences to the families of those who were lost to violence. We also encourage the country’s security forces to honor life and the civic rights to assembly and freedom of expression at this time.
After a recent [convening](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising/videos/741739130211029/?__tn__=%2CO-R) we held in Freetown last month, we know that our members and other activists in the country are committed to peace and are focused on building solidarity and strong civic networks to promote democracy and good governance. This is the spirit and the energy the country needs to bring a better and brighter future to its people.
While President Julius Maada Bio has vowed to investigate the protests, we urge his excellency and his administration to go further and address the root cause – How can the country’s leaders ease the hardship experienced by the people who call Sierra Leone their home? How can they improve the government’s support and accountability to citizens? We call on all authorities, politicians and decision makers in the country to lend their ears and their hearts to the cries of Sierra Leoneans. May their voices be heard and may their lives be protected.
You can download and share this statement [here](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-Africans-Rising-Solidarity-Statement-Sierra-Leone.pdf).
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** #Solidarity, Political Unrest, protest, Sierra Leone
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### [Africans Rising Calls Out Spanish and Moroccan Authorities in the Wake of Melilla Deaths](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-calls-out-spanish-and-moroccan-authorities-in-the-wake-of-melilla-deaths/)
**Published:** June 30, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The violent response of Moroccan and Spanish forces against these African people, desperate in their search for new futures and new possibilities for themselves and their families, will not be tolerated.
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is saddened by the news of the [deaths of at least 23 Africans](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/27/au-expresses-deep-shock-over-migrants-deaths-at-spain) in the city of Melilla as they attempted to cross from Morocco into Spain. The border patrols at Melilla are [infamous](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/06/spanish-minister-defends-police-accused-brutality-melilla-border) for their violence against African migrants, and these forces and their governments must be held accountable for their inhumane actions. It is a notoriously perilous thing to cross a border on foot – this border in particular, which is known for its [two-stories-high fences and razor wire barriers](https://www.npr.org/2021/07/26/1020866484/why-migrants-organize-perilous-mass-crossings-into-melilla-spain?t=1656325910387). Considering these dangers, we must ask ourselves and each other – from what were these migrants running? Their individual circumstances demand empathy, not cold shoulders. Who would choose to leave their home and homeland, with just the clothes on their back, for a future in which the only certainty involves the [indignities](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/06/spanish-minister-defends-police-accused-brutality-melilla-border) that Africans often confront when they are trying to cross into Western borders? What did they see in the distance that gave them so much hope they would risk their lives for it? The violent response of Moroccan and Spanish forces against these African people, desperate in their search for new futures and new possibilities for themselves and their families, will not be tolerated. We remind these border patrol authorities and their governments that under the [Universal Declaration of Human Rights](https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights) everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution in other countries. We remind them that everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law. As a Pan-African movement of the people, Africans Rising is calling upon our members in North Africa and Spain to speak up in defence of these migrants. Contact your local authorities and let them know we do not accept this sort of violence against African people. We call on all African leaders in the African Union to hold Morocco accountable and to demand the European Union hold Spain accountable for the humane treatment of people, citizens or not, who attempt to enter its borders. We support the [call of the African Union](https://africa.cgtn.com/2022/06/27/au-calls-for-investigation-into-migrants-deaths-during-melilla-crossing/) for an immediate investigation into these deaths, and the [call for safer passageways](https://www.unhcr.org/news/press/2022/6/62b738274/unhcr-iom-deplore-loss-life-nador-melilla-crossing.html) for migrants seeking asylum, as advocated by the International Organisation for Migration and the United Nations Refugee Agency. However, these calls must be heeded by Moroccan and Spanish authorities to have any meaningful effect. We will continue to raise our voices and do our part to make sure these deaths are not in vain, but it is now time for leaders like Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to join us in making sure these crimes against humanity no longer take place. You can download the statement [here](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-0630-AR-Solidarity-Statement-on-Deaths-of-African-Immigrants-at-Spain-Morocco-Border.pdf).
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** Africa, border, borders, europe, immigration, Migration, Solidarity Statement, spain
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### [FEMINIST TASK FORCE](https://www.africansrising.org/feminist-task-force/)
**Published:** October 25, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Through the Feminist Task Force, Africans Rising is seeking to support the capacity building and institutionalisation of feminist principles and leadership amongs its 1009-strong member organisations and beyond.
**Content:**
## Terms of Reference
CALL FOR MEMBERS TO JOIN FEMINIST TASK FORCE: TO SUPPORT EN(GENDER)ING SOCIAL MOVEMENTS ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT & THE DIASPORA
### About Africans Rising:
Africans Rising is a Pan-African movement of people and organizations, working for unity, justice, peace and dignity. Africans Rising looks to play a critical role on the continent pushing governments, business, and even established global and national NGOs to focus on challenges Africans deem critical, including demands for a fair global trading system, concrete action to address the effects of climate change and the creation and strengthening of a representative coalition to protect our natural resources and the environment.
***Our work is guided by the vision, mission and values of the*** [**The Kilimanjaro Declaration – Africans Rising**](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
### About Engendering African Social Movements:
Since inception, gender equality has been at the heart of Africans Rising work. Our belief is that we cannot achieve unity, justice, dignity and unity without liberating women and all other oppressed individuals, further excluded and discriminated on the basis of sex, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity, among others. It is within this context that, in order for the Movement to effectively discharge its mandate and commitment to equality of all peoples, we have embarked on the journey to ***Engender African Social Movements.***
This exciting project aims at being a collaborating one, bringing together Africans Rising members and African Movements at large to critically advocate for gender equality through knowledge production, capacity building and advocacy action aiming at leaving no one behind, while unifying Africans by taking a stance on feminism and its relevance for achieving
The objectives of African social movements and communities at large. In consideration of its co-creative aspect, the following expression of interest calls on **African social movements** to join the Feminist Task Force, a reference group to support the amplification and impact of the Engendering Social Movements Project.
Through the Feminist Task Force, Africans Rising is seeking to support the capacity building and institutionalisation of feminist principles and leadership amongs its 1009-strong member organisations and beyond. The Movement wants to lend its expertise and capacity to help build African feminist movements while it also contributes to building social movements on the continent and her Diaspora engaged in their various works. Examples include building and connecting civic struggles in the fight for democracy and promoting climate and environmental justice, among others. We recognise that it is critical to build movements that are progressive and inclusive of marginalized groups because Africans Rising’s work is meant to **enable, empower and amplify** the voices of people who often go unheard.
### Task Force Composition and Terms of Engagement:
The envisioned Task Force will be composed of identified experts and passionate feminists participating at the All African Movement Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania, and of selected African social movements (as well as individuals) through the expression of interest form, which can be consulted below.
The Feminist Task Force is expected to:
- Advice and provide strategic guidance to the Africans Rising Core Team in amplifying and expanding the engendering social movements project;
- Represent Africans Rising in strategic forums, conferences and other engagements to further influence and bring forward the feminist position of Africans Rising and its membership;
- Engage in specific tasks based on the expertise and knowledge of the Movement and its representative;
- Meet on a monthly basis (virtually) to acquire progress and updates from the Africans Rising Core Team.
**The members of the task force** will be remunerated based on the number and nature of tasks assigned. Terms and further details on the remuneration will be provided to the members of the task force.
### Expression of Interest:
Interested African social movements are warmly invited to fill in the following [FORM](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelVePnkpcDBkwLeDyzi9QVDtxRjOOrsV0xF0jm7Ax00JLG0g/viewform) and submit their interest in joining the Africans Rising Feminist Task Force. To be considered eligible, social movements must:
- Ensure they have a representative to appoint in the Feminist Task Force;
- Read, accept and strictly align to the mission, vision and values of Africans Rising and its Kilimanjaro Declaration;
- Being a member of Africans Rising. *To join Africans Rising, please fill in the following* [*registration form*](https://www.africansrising.org/take-action/member/)
**The deadline to submit your expression of interest is Monday, October 31st at 11.59 PM GMT.** Successful social movements will be informed during the week of November 7-12.
## Interested African social movements
[Fill the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelVePnkpcDBkwLeDyzi9QVDtxRjOOrsV0xF0jm7Ax00JLG0g/viewform)
## Download and share the ToR
[Download](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ToR-Feminist-Task-Force-Africans-Rising.docx-1.pdf)
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [2022 Activism Awards - Media Coverage](https://www.africansrising.org/2022-activism-awards-media-coverage/)
**Published:** November 2, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** 2022 Activism Awards - Media Coverage
**Content:**
HTML Table Generator Date Aired Media org Description Link Format Outlet AR Campaign Location 01/10/2022 Afri Carrieres Advert - Africans Rising Activism Awards 2022 - Nominate your candidates [Link](https://afri-carrieres.com/2022/10/prix-activisme-africans-rising-2022-nominez-vos-candidates.html) Website afri-carrieres.com 2022 Activism Awards Africa 01/11/2022 Jats Online News Publication - Call for Nominations - 2022 Africans Rising Activism Awards [Link](https://justambitioustoserveinfo.org/2022/11/01/call-for-nominations-2022-africans-rising-activism-awards/) Online Paper justambitioustoserveinfo.org 2022 Activism Awards Nigeria 01/11/2022 Pan African Visions Publication - Public Nominations Open For Africans Rising Activism Awards 2022 [Link](https://panafricanvisions.com/2022/11/public-nominations-open-for-africans-rising-activism-awards-2022/) Global News Website hpanafricanvisions.com 2022 Activism Awards Kenya / USA 03/11/2022 Finder Publication - Africans Rising launches 2022 awards [Link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YUPQCFOkNI5VBJRfT07i11fTBvxifJd8/view?usp=share_link) Newspaper Business Finder 2022 Activism Awards Ghana 03/11/2022 Aspect News Publication - Africans Rising to Award Activists, calls for nominations into the contest [Link](https://www.aspect.co.ke/africans-rising-to-award-activists-calls-for-nominations-into-the-contest/) Online Paper aspect.co.ke 2022 Activism Awards Kenya 03/11/2022 Your Opportunities Africa Publication - Africans Rising Activism Awards 2022 [Link](https://youropportunitiesafrica.com/2022/11/03/africans-rising-activism-awards-2022/) Online Platform 2022 Activism Awards Africa 07/11/2022 Impulse Radio Africa Advert - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - 2022 AFRICANS RISING ACTIVISM AWARDS [Link](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkqARZJN4za/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) Online Platform Impulseradio 2022 Activism Awards South Africa 12/11/2022 Pan African News Agency Publication - African Rising va recompenser trois categories de militants de la cause de l'Afrique [Link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WwxgxxqqB1bSs_C_R7L86RHlVcYey8jr/view?usp=share_link) News Website Pan African News Agency 2022 Activism Awards Benin 12/11/2022 Voice of Nigeria Publication - Africans Rising Launches Annual Activism Awards Initiative [Link](https://von.gov.ng/africans-rising-launches-annual-activism-awards-initiative/) News Website Voice of Nigeria 2022 Activism Awards Benin 12/11/2022 Black Cat Media Advert - Press Statement from Africans Rising [Link](https://www.facebook.com/100063619176611/posts/pfbid02DEUYeNEdcq4KVzxiemgWhWQtE9deDsSUpJyoXtcAo5Y8qoEEEwDmsbqz7FhEYjJGl/?app=fbl) Online Platform Black Cat Media 2022 Activism Awards Lusaka, Zambia 16/12/2022 Pan African Visions Publication - Africans Rising To Unveil Winners Of The 2022 Activism Awards Tomorrow [Link](https://panafricanvisions.com/2022/12/africans-rising-to-unveil-winners-of-the-2022-activism-awards-tomorrow/) Global News Website panafricanvisions.com 2022 Activism Awards Kenya / USA 20/12/2022 News Net Global Publication - Africans Rising 2022 Winners Announced [Link](https://newsng.ng/) News Website News Net Global 2022 Activism Awards Nigeria 20/12/2022 Sunrise Publication - African Rising 2022 Winners Announced [Link](https://sunrise.ng/african-rising-2022-winners-announced/) News Website Sunrise 2022 Activism Awards Nigeria 23/12/2022 Finder Newspaper Publication - AR awards activism in Africa [Link 1](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jFFy58u3M23HUqSVIpFyqB8W_5dgNXzj/view?usp=share_link) / [Link 2](https://drive.google.com/file/d/15e-Sz7PCuuO05iswnke7M7ou4NyPPES-/view?usp=share_link) Newspaper Finder Newspaper 2022 Activism Awards Ghana 23/12/2022 Pan African Visions Publication - Kenyan Woman Shines In The African Rising Activism Awards [Link](https://panafricanvisions.com/2022/12/kenyan-woman-shines-in-the-african-rising-activism-awards/) News Website Pan African Visions 2022 Activism Awards Kenya 04/01/2023 Jats Online News Publication - Africans Rising announces winners of 2022 Activism awards [Link](https://justambitioustoserveinfo.org/2023/01/04/africans-rising-announces-the-winners-of-2022-activism-awards/) Online News Website Jats Online News 2022 Activism Awards Nigeria 04/01/2023 African Editors Publication - Africans Rising announces winners of 2022 Activism awards [Link](https://africaneditors.com/africans-rising-announces-winners-of-2022-activism-awards/) Online News Website African Editors 2022 Activism Awards Ghana 04/01/2023 Top Shot Magazine Publication - 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**Categories:** AR in the news, News and Media
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### [#WaterSavesLives Campaign](https://www.africansrising.org/watersaveslives-campaign/)
**Published:** November 29, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Water is life
Ancient Prover
Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.
W. H. Auden
When the well is dry, we learn the worth of water.
Benjamin Franklin
Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.
Mark Twain
Water is the most critical resource on earth because it is biologically necessary and non-substitutable. We need water to hydrate and survive as none of us can live without water. Africa’s people experience water scarcity with its access a daily struggle for survival. Lack of water causes death and daily violence. Climate change is exacerbating cycles of drought and flood, which are having profound impacts on the lives and livelihoods of people living on the African continent. Water stress is inextricably linked to food insecurity, waterborne diseases, forced migration, conflicts, infant mortality, and violence and discrimination against girls and women.
70% of earth is covered with water, however, only 2.5% of the earth’s water is freshwater. That small amount of freshwater is used for a variety of needs: mostly for agriculture, then industry, and lastly municipal and domestic use. There are thus numerous competing demands over available water, a resource that is keenly contested and fought over (UNDP, 2006). Clean, safe water is vitally important as it can affect everyone’s ability to live a full and healthy life, engage in social progress, and have ecological sustainability. Globally, this access is an exception, not the norm. One billion people worldwide do not have safe drinking water within a 15-minute walk from their homes.
Water justice is becoming an ever-more pressing issue in times of increasing water-based inequalities and discrimination, particularly in the global south. Water justice is the right of all people to collectively control local water sources and the watersheds that sustain them. Beyond visible injustices, there are invisible injustices, subtly masked as ‘rational’, ‘equitable’ and ‘democratic’. Despite the recognition of the importance of water and society’s complete dependence on it, shortages of water are common around the world and a topmost concern in Africa. There is uneven distribution of water across in Africa, and an unequal access to the limited amounts of safe water that exist. Water distribution is mostly based on the income status of households and communities, a criteria which disenfranchises most people. Same income based considerations have led to communities losing their rights over surface and underground water resources to big corporations. Pollution and contamination of water bodies also in people losing out.
Water plays a central role in various aspects of our lives, it percolates across all boundaries and all aspects of life, as it is simultaneously social, economic, political, institutional, cultural, spiritual and ecological. Governing water responsibly is an increasing concern, with Africans Rising commitment to Water Justice in supporting and amplifying movements of people on the continent. We believe that when individuals, communities own the solutions, and have the means and the capacity to manage their water systems, then we can achieve water justice together.
### Objectives of The Individual Giving Advocacy Campaign
1. Contribute to ensuring equitable access to water globally and especially in Africa.
2. To campaign for improved access to clean, safe water for communities in Africa
To work with communities to promote ecological and economic sustainability in water resources management To promote hygiene, people’s well and social progressTo facilitate creation of a network community water action committees
- Global citizens everywhere
- Sub category – Africa and beyond, especially to Global Africa and our Allies and Supporters
GivingTuesday is a global giving movement with local impact, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Africans Rising is launching a campaign to be run in collaboration with Giving Tuesday on November 29th 2022. This campaign will provide an opportunity to collectively work together and amplify the voice of communities to unite and take direct action towards water justice.
### GivingTuesday Cause Coalitions
GivingTuesday is an inclusive community of millions of givers, with activity in every country on every continent. Celebrating and uplifting grassroots generosity, and generosity as a universally held value. With support from GivingTuesday, the RM Unit of Africans Rising intends to leverage on this opportunity to also inspire people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, while creating the “Africa we want”. GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. For a successful campaign AR has to tap into its collective experience and expertise. We will use the resources provided by GivingTuesday to develop one.
#### \#WaterSavesLives campaign
We have a unique opportunity for the people across the continent and across the world to show their commitment to safeguard lives, to give the opportunity to people to have dignity and for children to stay alive. **\#WaterSavesLives** is the campaign name that we use on GivingTuesday. Coalition partners: We work in solidarity with the global water justice movements in South America, Europe, on the African continent, members, collectives, NGOs, and community groups that promote water justice.
Campaign dates: November 2022 through June 2023 – 2 campaigns per year. 3 webinars including 29th November – Giving Tuesday 2022
#### Sharing of information
Engagement & Collaboration Unit – signposting campaign with members during AR activities
Communications Unit – production of a social media toolkit (using sample template from Giving Tuesday) and publicizing on AR website and social media. Organizing zoom links for webinars and recording of all webinars. Promotion of campaigns in AR newsletters.
##### Long term
to run 2 community coalition campaigns for Individual Giving per year. Building campaign from year zero (2022) global awareness raising focus and coalition building. Year 2 (Q4 – 2023 – 2024) new campaign.
**Categories:** Campaigns
**Tags:** GivingTueasday, WaterSavesLives
---
### [AR WELCOMES ADOPTION OF LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND](https://www.africansrising.org/ar-welcomes-adoption-of-loss-and-damage-fund/)
**Published:** November 22, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity applauds the efforts of all civil society actors and stakeholders that tirelessly fought for the establishment of the “Loss and Damage” Fund;
**Content:**
[Media Release](https://www.africansrising.org/category/news/media-release/) [Press release](https://www.africansrising.org/category/news/press-release/)
# AR WELCOMES ADOPTION OF LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) November 22, 2022June 24, 2025
### ESTABLISHMENT OF THE #LOSSANDDAMAGE FUND: COP27(22 November, 2022)
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity applauds the efforts of all civil society actors and stakeholders that tirelessly fought for the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund; a key outcome of the just concluded Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
For decades, rich and powerful countries who are the largest polluters had avoided calls to help the developing countries recover from the climate crisis for the fear that this move would open them to unlimited liability.
The set up of this fund comes as a great milestone and will provide financial support to developing countries facing loss and damage caused by climate impacts. This may take different forms such as: providing adaptation assistance, enhancing social protection, and reducing losses from extreme events caused by escalating global warming.
The fight for a #LossAndDamage fund has been a long one to which civil society, movements and activists have devoted significant energy and resources to ensure that those who pollute the environment pay. After several postponements and push-backs, the decision was finally made to establish such a fund. Even though the modalities of the fund are yet to be fully developed, this is a good sign of victory for peoples power to preserve the planet over profit. We must however remain vigilant and ensure that the framework to be developed for the implementation of this decision is not captured by the same bad actors. The systemic changes needed for a healthy earth remain unattended to.\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[new\_testimonials main\_style=”style-1″ main\_layout=”layout-1″ author=”Interim Movement Coordinator,” subtitle=”Hardi Yakubu” description=”We are proud to be part of the COP27 Coalition, a large network of activists, movements and civil society actors that helped in mobilising people power at COP27. We must continue to work together for the systemic changes needed.” title\_font\_options=”tag:div” subtitle\_font\_options=”tag:div”\]\[vc\_column\_text\]Africans Rising welcomes this decision and is excited to see this historic agreement that provides an important mechanism for the world to respond to climate-related loss and damage, including the devastating impacts on food security, health, water, livelihoods and biodiversity.
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### [Africans Rising Calls for the Immediate Release of Civil Society Activist Edmond Abu Jr.](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-calls-for-the-immediate-release-of-civil-society-activist-edmond-abu-jr/)
**Published:** January 12, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In the past months, the people of Sierra Leone have made their voices heard and shared their frustrations over the difficult economic circumstances
**Content:**
Africans Rising strongly condemns the arrest and detention of civil society activist Edmond Abu Jr. in Sierra Leone. On 10 January, Abu was [arrested](https://sierraloaded.sl/news/edmond-abu-jr-arrested/) on contempt of court charges ahead of a hearing in a case between citizens and telecommunications companies over high charges. The arrest has been seen as an attempt to intimidate activists, organizers, and vocal citizens in the country.
In the past months, the people of Sierra Leone have made their voices heard and shared their frustrations over the difficult economic circumstances of their country, where inflation, fuel prices, and the cost of basic commodities continue to rise and youth unemployment remains high. The arrest and detention of Edmond Abu Jr. for 21 days, on charges that have not been proven, has further aggravated the situation as civil society groups across the country have joined their voices to condemn this act and demand his immediate and unconditional release
Edmond Abu Jr. is the executive director of the Native Consortium and Research Centre, a group that advocates for economic reforms and equality. He is one of the frontline economists and activists in the country who has consistently been decrying the country’s political and economic situation, especially in relation to telecommunications companies and petroleum products.
Africans Rising and its members in Sierra Leone call on the authorities to immediately release Edmond Abu Jr. As a movement, Africans Rising advocates for the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, and we encourage the administration of President Julius Maada Bio to uphold those laws as outlined in the Constitution of Sierra Leone Act no. 6 of 1991. We believe that Abu’s detention goes against this principle and against the principles of human rights. We urge Africans Rising supporters and members across Africa to join their voices and demand for his immediate release. Sharing this message with the hashtag #FreeEdmondAbu on social media will also help bring visibility and solidarity to his case.
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**Tags:** #FreeEdmondAbu, Arrest of Activist, Edmond Abu, Native consortium and research centre, Sierra Leone, Solidarity Statement
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### [Update on Africans Rising’s Leadership Transition & Succession Management](https://www.africansrising.org/update-on-africans-risings-leadership-transition/)
**Published:** December 7, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity applauds the efforts of all civil society actors and stakeholders that tirelessly fought for the establishment of the “Loss and Damage” Fund;
**Content:**
### Update on Africans Rising’s Leadership Transition & Succession Management
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity is currently undertaking a leadership transition process following the **transitioning** of Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan and Coumba Toure who have coordinated this movement since its inception. As announced at the All-African Movements Assembly, November 30 2022 was the last day in office of Coumba Toure after Lamin Saidykhan transitioned out on September 30, 2022. The Coordinating Collective and the entire membership of Africans Rising thanks the two for their service to the movement and for their expressed willingness to continue supporting the movement. Below is an update on some of the steps taken and important timelines of this process.
- To ensure that the running of the secretariat was not interrupted, Hardi Yakubu, Engagement and Collaboration Lead of Africans Rising has been serving as Interim Coordinator since October 1, and will lead the movement through the transition period. A report will be issued afterwards on the activities, successes and challenges during the interim period to inform further transition processes after the recruitment of a substantive coordinator.
- The Call for Application for the positions of [Movement Coordinator](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-coordinator-of-africans-rising/), and a [Leadership and Transition Coach](https://www.africansrising.org/leadership-transition-coach/) has been shared. The deadline for application is December 14, 2022.
- Suitable candidates for these positions will be selected, interviewed and the final candidate picked by January, 2022. Africans Rising is an equal opportunity employer and will use the best standards of recruitment to ensure transparency and accountability.
- A Leadership succession & Change Management Plan by January 2023, which will track, monitor & report at regular intervals after the assumption of office of the substantive movement coordinator.
- Based on a decision of the Coordinating Collective, the leadership model of the movement will from now on be mono-leadership open to all demographics of Africans without any discrimination. However the Coordinating Collective will continue to be led by two Co-Chairs. The roles are currently being performed by Miouda Bouichou and Rokhaya Ndieye.
- Elections of new CC members will be held in April 2023 to reconstitute the Board for the next two years in accordance with the AR constitution
- We recognise this transition period is a critical moment of change and as in every organisation, transitions may occasion uncertainty. It is however also an opportunity to show the institutional resilience of Africans Rising to grow beyond its founding coordinators.
Africans Rising values this leadership transition as a journey of learning, and we are thankful to the members, partners and allies for their understanding, support and guidance throughout the process so far. Together, we are building one of the most formidable Pan-African movements to carry forward the work of total liberation and unity of Africa and Africans.
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**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #leadership, leadershiptransition, Movement updates
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**Published:** May 24, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
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In a statement to the Press, Hardi reiterated the need for Africans to celebrate the week from Monday May 22 to Sunday, May 28 by mobilising in ways that go beyond the one-day commemoration. The need for Pan-African mobilisation and post independent solidarity that would see Africans come together to build the kind of power and solidarity that averts any form of colonisation and exploitation. Among the key issues highlighted during the presser were the following:
1. The 60 years we are marking today since the formation of OAU in 1963 to celebrate the determination of the African people to free themselves from foreign domination and exploitation; with African Liberation Week acting as a vehicle for Pan-Africans to organise and engage in actions that reflect their true African identity and reclaim their lost glory.
2. Removal of colonial borders imposed by people whose interest was driven by division, exploitation and domination. It’s against this backdrop that Africans Rising has embarked on a campaign dubbed ***“Borderless Africa*** which coincides with this 60th anniversary milestone, an initial vision of the OAU to push for free movement of African people across Africa by ensuring:
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- the mass roll out of the African passport including for those in the diaspora
3. We acknowledge the efforts of ratifying the AU protocol of free movement of goods but emphasise that the benefits of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) associated with this protocol can better be achieved by incorporating the free movement of persons. In 2018, over 30 countries signed the Free Movement of Persons Protocol but only four countries have fully ratified it – Rwanda, Niger, MaLi, Sao Tome and Principe. The protocol requires 15 ratifications to enter into force.
4. Over 500 actions have been registered and planned throughout the week and are happening in about 48 countries in Africa and 6 in the diaspora; among these activities, peaceful marches for Borderless Africa in about 10 countries including Zambia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana. Other activities are organised around gender justice, current food crisis, climate change, fight against inequality and economic justice among other sub-themes.
This year’s celebrations mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) now the African Union (AU) on 25th May, 1963. Over the years, Africans Rising has used the May 25th historic occasion to mobilise citizens across the continent and diaspora on issues around good governance, anti corruption, civic space expansion and promotion of democratic participation, gender justice, climate change, reparative justice and broader African unity. Africans Rising was established to create a platform to amplify the voices of active citizens and citizen movements to engage and connect with each other in building solidarity and unity of purpose across the African continent. In conclusion, he cited one of the proponents of Pan-Africanism and a passionate believer in African unity, Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah and urged all Africans to unite and avoid divisions among themselves, sentiments echoed by other speakers accompanying him. “Africa must unite, we unite or we perish” he said.
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### [ELECTION CRITERIA - Africans Rising Coordinating Collective 2023/2026](https://www.africansrising.org/election-africans-rising-coordinating-collective-2023-2026/)
**Published:** April 7, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** As required by section 5.3 of Africans Rising’s constitution, Africans Rising shall hold elections to elect new members to its Coordinating Collective
**Content:**
The Coordinating Collective serves as an elected board with the overall responsibilities for the oversight and governance of the coordination and implementation of the movement’s strategies, plans, and activities.
As required by section 5.3 of Africans Rising’s constitution, Africans Rising shall hold elections to elect new members to its Coordinating Collective (board) every two years, and the term of the current Coordinating Collective ends in December 2023.
In order to participate in the nomination and election process for the Coordinating Collective, you must be a member of Africans Rising. Click here to join now: .
After nomination, applicants will be invited to undergo a vetting process with the Nominations Committee, which will select the final nominees for election to the Coordinating Collective. Once the final nominees are announced, a public voting period will be held to elect the new members of the Coordinating Collective.
To nominate or be nominated please visit: [www.africansrising.org/nominate](http://www.africansrising.org/nominate) to read more about the criteria and process of nomination.
You can also make a nomination to the Coordinating Collective by downloading and filling out the nomination former and sending it to us at:
**Nominations will be opened on Wednesday 5th April 2023 and closed on Thursday 20th April 2023.**
Please email or send a WhatsApp message to +23350083672 with any questions about the nomination process
### Criteria for members to be nominated for Coordinating Collective Elections 2023
The set of criteria outlined below should be reviewed and determined if they can be met to be nominated for consideration for election to the Africans Rising Coordinating Collective for 2023 to 2025 are:
1. The nominee must be an Africans Rising member.
2. The nominee must be an African or a person of African descent.
3. The nominee must be available and provide time to work on various issues presented by the movement, regularly attend meetings and be responsive to emails.
4. The person must possess one or all of the following skills and experiences: organisational governance experience, managing people, team player, knowledge and experience with organisational development, cultural awareness and diversity of people, sense of how movements work or experience in movement-building, language capability (if possible English and other languages), fundraising more especially individual giving, financial management and or conflict management.
5. At the time of the nomination and election, the person should not hold any political position in any government in Africa and the diaspora.
6. The nominee must uphold Africans Rising values, constitution and other legal frameworks.
7. The Nominee must provide/submit their CV and or Resume with the information provided to the Nomination Committee.
[ Nominate ](#)
**Categories:** Elections
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### [Borderless Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa/)
**Published:** April 5, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The Borderless Africa - Free Movement Campaign is a product of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) held from 29-31 August 2022 in Arusha Tanzania,
**Content:**
# Borderless Africa
Let our People Move:
Free Movement of African People in Africa
[ Sig the Petition ](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=email&)
The Borderless Africa – Free Movement Campaign is a product of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) held from 29-31 August 2022 in Arusha Tanzania, bringing together over 600 members of Africans Rising – Pan-African social movements, activists, human rights defenders, advocates, and key stakeholders from 55 countries across the continent and the diaspora.
The goal of the campaign is to achieve an Africa where Africans can move around their own continent without the current restrictions in place. For better trade, integration and development.
### Campaign Objectives
- The abolition of visa requirements for travel of Africans within Africa
- Bring the AU protocol on free movement into force by getting at least 16 more countries to ratify it by 25th May 2023
- Organize a continent-wide grassroots push for the mass roll out of the African passport
- Give visibility to the linkage between Africans on the continent and global Africa
- facilitate trade among Africans through free movement of people and goods
- National policymakers of 55 African states
- Embassies of African countries in diaspora
- AU Commission and The Assembly of Heads of State and Government
- Regional blocs (RECs/RMs)
## Key campaign activities
### People’s petition for free movement
An online petition will be launched to collect signatures from African people across the world
### Continuous Grassroot Movement Support
Working with grassroots movements to create local ownership
### Advocacy
A high level panel of influential people and others to champion the advocacy for the ratification of the AU protocol on free movement.
### Collaborations and partnerships
Beyond the movements and activists in the core of the campaign, we will build partnerships and collaborations with other organisations, media, social media influencers, think tanks and other civil society actors to push the campaign from all angles.
### Mass mobilization using African Liberation Week
African Liberation Week (Week of 25th May) is Africans Rising’s biggest annual mobilisation of members across the continent and the diaspora. We aim to use this large mobilisation platform to organise marches/demonstrations in African countries and diaspora to push for free movement.
### Youth Caravan to AU headquarters
A youth caravan to physically present the People’s Petition for Free Movement to heads of states and governments at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa in 2023.
### Expected Outcomes
We expect the following outcomes at the end of the campaign
- All the countries of Africa, members of the African Union, ratify the AU Protocol on Free Movement of African People
- Free movement is enforced throughout Africa
- African passport becomes a citizens’ passport and not just for diplomats
- African passport is made available to Africans in the diaspora
**Categories:** Campaigns, Campaigns and Advocacy
---
### [NOMINATION - Africans Rising Coordinating Collective 2023/2026](https://www.africansrising.org/nomination-africans-rising-coordinating-collective-2023-2026/)
**Published:** April 5, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## If you have difficulty filling out this form,
#### You can download the form and email it to ccelection@africans-rising.org.
[Download](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NOMINATIONS-FORM-COORDINATING-COLLECTIVE-2023_2026.pdf)
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**Categories:** Elections
---
### [2023 African Liberation Week Mass Mobilisation](https://www.africansrising.org/2023alw/)
**Published:** May 2, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The 2023 African Liberation Week mobilisation is focused on the broad theme of “Borderless Africa” which will also leverage the key milestone of the 60th
**Content:**
## African Liberation Week
2023
During the 2022 All-African Movement Assembly, delegates launched a campaign called Borderless Africa. The goal of this campaign is to promote the free movement of Africans within Africa and to encourage more countries to ratify the African Union’s protocol on free movement. To raise awareness and gain support for the campaign, the 2023 African Liberation Week is dedicated to mobilising Africans in various activities around free movement.
[ Register your event ](https://forms.gle/NCeLdUDFGryM66LC6)
### Theme
The 2023 African Liberation Week's mobilisation is focused on the broad theme of “Borderless Africa” which will also leverage the key milestone of the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity. This would be an opportunity for Africans to demand the unity that formed the basis of the formation of the OAU and encourage people to push for the abolishment of visas and borders for Africans in Africa.
Through partnerships with other organisations and for the purpose of diversification, Africans Rising’s members will also organise activities on these 2 important sub-themes.
### Theme and sub-themes
Fight for Economic Justice
The multiple crises food, energy, economic, climate
### Key Objectives
- This year’s mobilisation is focused on bringing Africans together to work on advocating for the ratification and enforcement of the AU protocol on the free movement of people in Africa.
- Provide resources to members to organise activities including demonstrations, concerts, education campaigns and other activities to bring awareness to the Borderless Africa campaign.
- Provide the platform for dialogue among citizens and governments on the benefits of abolishing borders and visas for Africans in Africa and the diaspora.
- Raise awareness about the various crises the world finds itself in and how we can work together to ensure Africans are well protected from unknown consequences
### Mobilisation Activities
- Activity registration for African Liberation Week
- Activity Calendar and Map
- Formal launch and press conference in Accra and Nairobi on 22nd May 2023
- Series of webinars on the 60th Anniversary of the formation of OAU
- Weekly conversations with members one month before the African Liberation Week. These will offer the opportunity for questions, clarifications and guidance
- Use African Liberation Week to amplify the need for African unity.
- Organise a Town Hall Discussion with Media Houses on Borderless Africa
**Categories:** May 25, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
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### [Support to Africans displaced by Cyclone Freddy](https://www.africansrising.org/support-to-africans-displaced-by-cyclone-freddy/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising in partnership with other movements on the ground is organizing solidarity support for victims of the cyclone.
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace & Dignity is deeply saddened by the damage and destruction caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which has devastated parts of Malawi and Mozambique and killed over 500 people. This month-long storm has brought torrential rains to the southeastern region of the continent, the equivalent of six months of rainfall in six days. According to [Malawi’s Disaster Management Affairs Department](https://www.voanews.com/a/malawi-president-seeks-more-support-for-cyclone-victims) more than 500,000 people have been displaced and are currently living at 534 camps.
Africans Rising in partnership with other movements on the ground is organizing solidarity support for victims of the cyclone. You can support this effort by donating what you can. All donations will be sent to our partner organisations to support their work on the ground.
We have also organized the collection of relief items by various volunteers in the Southern Africa region. We call on fellow Africans in Angola, Botswana, Eswthini, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Comoros, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe to also donate relief items such as sanitary wear, food, clean clothes, medical aids and blankets. Families affected by the disaster urgently need assistance, and we need your support to help them.
To donate relief items, Kindly reach out to us via WhatsApp on the number : +233 50 088 3672 or send an email to and you will be directed to the national volunteer in charge of the collection of relief items in your country.
**Categories:** Actions, Donate
---
### [ 2023 - 0327 - AR Newsletter](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-0327-ar-newsletter/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Cyclone Freddy has had a catastrophic effect on Malawi and communities in Southern Africa. As reported by the media, almost 600 lives have been lost
**Content:**
### Help Support Africans Affected by Cyclone Freddy
#### Call to Action
#### Donate to support Africans displaced and devastated by Cyclone Freddy.
Cyclone Freddy has had a catastrophic effect on Malawi and communities in Southern Africa. As reported by the media, almost 600 lives have been lost and over one million people have been displaced. The damage to Malawian infrastructure has also exposed residents to one of the country’s biggest outbreaks of cholera. Africans Rising is responding to the situation by mobilizing resources and raising money to provide relief to those in need and aid them on their road to recovery. We have initiated plans for a global fundraising campaign and the collection of relief items organised by various volunteers in the Southern Africa region. The funds raised will be donated to the affected communities and relief items such as sanitary wear, food, clean clothes, medical aids and blankets will also be collected and donated. Families affected by the disaster urgently need assistance, and we need your support to help them. Find out how you can donate to support the victims of Cyclone Freddy by visiting our website
[ Find out how you can donate to support the victims of Cyclone Freddy here ](#)
#### Claim Your Space - apply for rapid response funding.
ActionAid Denmark is parterning with Africans Rising to help provide funds for activists and human rights defenders in danger. The Claim Your Space mechanism can provide up to EUR 5,000 for a period of up to six months. In this webinar, ActionAid Denmark discusses what the funds can be used for safety alarms, unarmed security personnel, safe houses, medical treatment and other expenses.
## For more information
Please watch the webinar on our Facebok Page
[ Click here! ](https://fb.watch/jt5jjiC1Zp/)
## For more information
About Claim Your Space, please read
[ Click here! ](https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/GTcSsGdfDWzRRezYN3CORl4zsQGb2WLHqLi6AkSAyLDNji3tfNraORVctGZMzcNdIatdZocUcaXSMRqHREfUeHZbsiuBhA19Vw_KVZjQjYKZRqgTG41ULBHQkIj7veXu0DuafVerA05qjCVEYhjrzhJEZLdY51cXlzzzfaI6r_hHh2ii1vNw0syoquApFXXXgpVkxfX8sB0tegNTjNDgGjlcgBMing4CfwICjnV1BXIAIC_JGhiDWRTZ5X2gxae6DNLadjUFtTBP5vHS5H7BNflo5-4n1h7zFh0Ffo5UT4WFDX2XnTnqZsKsBCc1x4OiGbZcKUfjA-Q9MBKrec30frmOh2nrQlc7tvysKggo8Psx5kbh_p5l8Ur_yNL5ZOHw/3ug/LfI78SZrRVu7oiX2hpa2zg/h17/BvFB-WS8J69RNNRJ2eC0iqJYAQoyDczLp-7gMVj4ywE)
## REMINDER
##### Fill out the new Africans Rising membership form
In October 2022, Africans Rising released a new membership database that allows us to offer greater communication and engagement with our global community of members. If you are an Africans Rising member who joined before October 2022, or you would like to become a member
[ Please fill out the membership form here! ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)
> Do you have news about your organization, community, or work that you would like us to share with our membership? Please let us know by emailing media@africans-rising.org. We may share it in our next newsletter.
## Stories from the Movement
[  ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
#### Borderless Africa in the News:
- **Borderless Africa promoted at the Conference of Ministers.**
The Economic Commuission for Africa’s Conference of Ministers is currently taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During one of the sessions, Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, an African Union high representative, promoted the Africans Rising’s Borderelss Africa campaign. Before an audience of some of Africa’s most notable leaders, Dr. Chambas made an appeal for more members to sign on to the ratification of the AU protocol on free movement. “We cannot have a continent where our peopel cannot move around and do business with each other,” he said, “it’s important that we put our money where our mouth is.”
[ Watch his statement on our Facebook page ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
- **Free movement in Africa is a step towards complete decolonisation**
Africans Rising Movement Coordinator Hardi Yakubu wrote a critical piece looking at free movement as an integral step toward a truly liberated Africa. “If one analyses critically, drawing from historical facts, it is apparent that the present injustices and systemic oppression in Africa, and indeed the rest of the so-called Global South are the effects of the continuing domination of systems and structures by neo-colonial ideology.”
[ Read Yakubu’s article on ThisIsAfrica ](https://thisisafrica.me/politics-and-society/borderless-africa-free-movement-in-africa-is-a-step-towards-complete-decolonisation/?amp=1)
- **Borderless Africa is non-negotiable**
The CitiNewsroom.com, a leading news outlet in Ghana, recently published an article featuring an interview with Africans Rising Movement Coordinator Hardi Yakubu about the Borderless Africa campaign. “What we want is an Africa where all the people are seen as citizens of the landmass and permitted to move, interact and trade with others without the unimaginable diplomatic restriction we currently have,” Yakubu said.
[ Read the full article here ](https://citinewsroom.com/2023/02/borderless-africa-is-non-negotiable-hardi-yakubu/)
#### Celebrating Women’s History Month: Farafina, The Black Link Tour
Farafina is an initiative to reclaim and rebuild a grassroots peoples’ solidarity movement linking Africa and the USA. On March 16, as a part of the tour, Howard University’s Center for African Studies and partnering organisations hosted a discussion of U.S.-Africa engagement with perspectives shared by a panel of prominent women leaders including social movement leaders representing the continent and the diaspora. Speakers at the event included: Dana Banks, Former Special Assistant to the President and NSC Special Advisor for the African Leaders Summit, The White House; Coumba Toure, Board Chair, TrustAfrica, Ambassador Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity; and Imani Countess, Executive Director, U.S. Africa Bridge-Building Initiative.
> Do you have news about your organization, community, or work that you would like us to share with our membership? Please let us know by emailing media@africans-rising.org. We may share it in our next newsletter.
### Individual Giving
As the Africans Rising movement was being created five years ago, one of the key agreements was that the movement should be self-funded by Africans (individuals and organisations) based on the continent as well as worldwide. The founding members also welcomed any supporters who align with our values, vision and mission to participate.
In 2023, the Africans Rising resource mobilisation unit will be stepping up our efforts to make this mandate a reality. During the 2022 All African Movements Assembly participants demonstrated their support by donating. We shall be sending regular updates on what comes in and how it is being utilised. More details about how you can support below:
[
# One Afro For One Million Campaign
The Africans Rising One Afro for One Million campaign is an individual giving campaign to support the movement’s goals to raise funds so that Africans Rising can maintain its momentum, scale up its activities and continue to build solidarity with its members across the African continent and in the Diaspora, while also responding to communities in crisis. You can join the campaign today and donate US$1 per month.
Make your donation now!
](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
### CALENDAR
- **29 March – Women and Activism: The stakes and challenges.** 13h EAT / 16h GMT – Online
In this Twitter Space conversation, women activists discuss their work as activists and how they became engaged in social change. We’ll be talking with Angela Ngulube Co-Founder, NYALI Zambia [@NgulubeNomsa](https://twitter.com/ngulubenomsa); Patience Mawuto Development Practitioner [@MissPatienceM](https://twitter.com/MissPatienceM); Irene Asuwa, Social Scientist/Co-convenes Ecological Justice, [@irene\_asuwa](https://twitter.com/irene_asuwa); Kasina Maryanne, Co-Funder of JUST WOMEN AFRIKA, [@kasinamaryanne](https://twitter.com/KasinaMaryanne); Minoo Kyaa Team Lead, Social Justice Centres movement, [@minookyaa](https://twitter.com/minookyaa?lang=en); Azaria Nkosazana Mredlane, founder of Dear Young Queen Foundation, @sunguiness and Mercy Mary Nakawala founder of Girls Safeguarding Girls Movement [@MercyMNakawala](https://twitter.com/MercyMNakawala).
> If you have any calls to action or news items that you would like to see in the next Africans Rising newsletter, or any feedback about the newsletter that you would like to share with us, we want to hear from you. Please send us an email at media@africans-rising.org.
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**Categories:** News and Media, Newsletter
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### [Africans Rising Commemorates International Women’s Day 2023](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-commemorates-international-womens-day-2023/)
**Published:** March 8, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Today we also reflect on the many ways we must continue to defend and promote the human rights and freedoms of women
**Content:**
Africans Rising is proud to take part in the global celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Our movement is built upon a long legacy of the leadership and the intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual contributions of women who believe in the unity and liberation of African peoples across the globe. As such, throughout the month of March and especially on this day, we honour African women for their selfless and determined efforts to continue to advance the richness of Africa and the lived experiences of African people wherever they are.
Today we also reflect on the many ways we must continue to defend and promote the human rights and freedoms of women. We know that women are often responsible for domestic and unpaid care work, which leaves them at the margins of labour protections and economic mobility. We know that women and girls are particularly susceptible to violence in conflict zones, in their homes, among their families, and within society in general. We know that barriers to education, clean water, health care, and other public services, continue to affect women and girls at disproportionate rates. We call on African governments to reinforce their commitment and dedication to addressing the issues facing women. As a movement, we continue to engage our members in collective actions that address these ills, and create opportunities to bring dignity and justice to the lives of women.
Africans Rising is committed to using our platform and our movement to support women doing the hard work of pushing this movement forward, and bringing positive change to their communities. We will continue to promote the inclusion and empowerment of women in decision making and leadership spaces. We will continue to make feminist principles and practices integral to the work of our movement and to the work of our members’ movements as well. So, as we celebrate this International Women’s Day, we invite you to reflect on how you can do the same, and together we can continue to hold space and honour the countless women who are critical to our movement. Together, we can build the Africa We Want.
**Categories:** Statement
**Tags:** InternationalWomenDay, IWD
---
### [African Youths Challenged to Take up the Fight for a United Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/african-youths-challenged-to-take-up-the-fight-for-a-united-africa/)
**Published:** March 3, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The people's petition for the Borderless Africa Campaign is now live and accepting signatures.
**Content:**
**African** **Youths Challenged to Take up the Fight for a United Africa**
The people’s petition for the Borderless Africa Campaign is now live and accepting signatures. Targeted to obtain the support of 20 million Africans, the petition was launched during a high profile virtual meeting on the 20th of February 2023, which began with the Africans Rising theme song performed by a young female artist, **Odelia Koroma**. The meeting brought together over a hundred persons from Africa and the Diaspora and featured high-profile speakers such as **Ambassador Hammad Salah** of the **AUC**, **Honourable Dzifa Gomashie MP** of **Ghana**, **Memory Kachambwa Executive Director** of **FEMNET** and **Kim Poole** a **soul-fusion performing artist** and **founding fellow.**
Discussions in the meeting focused on the barriers and challenges Africans face when crossing national borders. African youths were called upon to demand the ratification of the protocol on free trade and movement by all African countries, so that travel across countries becomes easier for African citizens. This collective solidarity is what Africa needs to encourage African-devised and African-lead solutions to challenges and development goals across the continent.
"The real asset of Africa is not the natural resources, but the youths, given that among the one billion Africans on the continent more than one-third are youths. Considering this, he said, there needs to be great investment in youths because they are the future of Africa."
Ambassador Hammad Salah
Head of the AGA APSA Secretariat, AUC
"We can't leave everything to the politicians; African youths need to stand up and put a stop to the unending vicious cycle of harassment and dehumanisation of African people at the borders."
Honourable Dzifa Gomashie
Member of Ghana's Parliament
Memory brought in the aspect of gender and said most women involved in cross-border trade are not treated with dignity. It takes the political will of African leaders to ratify the protocol on free trade and movement since it will benefit all African countries in terms of trade.
Memory Kachambwa
Executive director of FEMNET,
Kim Poole called for the protocol on free trade to be translated into different African languages such as Wolof, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and other languages so that people can understand the protocol.
Kim Poole
Learning Online
movement coordinator of Africans Rising, said a borderless Africa will help citizens come together to confront issues rather than deal with them in isolation. Adding that the idea of unity of purpose is not a new concept but an old one under the AU which Africans Rising is supporting to bring the agenda to the people.
Hardi Yakubu,
Africans Rising Movement Coordinator
#### The petition, now open for signatures, focuses on three main demands:
- Recognise and commend the four African states that have signed, ratified and deposited the AU protocol on free movement. These are *Mali, Niger, Rwanda* and *Sao Tome and Principe*.
- Encourage African States that have signed the protocol but are yet to ratify to do so with urgency. These are *Angola, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’ivoire, Comoros, Congo, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho,Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda* and *Zimbabwe*.
- The petition also urges the leadership of the African States that haven’t signed the AU protocol to fast track the process and take the necessary steps to actualise the free movement of our people. These include *Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Eswatini, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Seychelles, Tunisia* and *Zambia.*
[
## Sign the Petition
People’s petition for #BorderlessAfrica: Call on African governments to ensure free movement of African people across Africa
Sign here
](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa)
[
## Watch the Webinar
#AfricansRising hosted an event to launch our people’s petition to collect signatures from africans across the world who believe in a #BorderlessAfrica
Watch here
](https://www.facebook.com/100064517958927/videos/3440223569581722)
**Categories:** Reports and Publications
---
### [Africans Rising calls for a Peaceful, Free and Fair Elections in Nigeria](https://www.africansrising.org/africansrising-calls-for-a-peaceful-free-and-fair-elections-in-nigeria/)
**Published:** February 24, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** For a country to be truly democratic, its citizens must have the opportunity to choose their leaders and representatives through peaceful, free and fair elections.
**Content:**
For a country to be truly democratic, its citizens must have the opportunity to choose their leaders and representatives through peaceful, free and fair elections. Critical development efforts cannot succeed without a legitimate and democratically elected government that is responsive and accountable to its citizens. As over 90 million voters in the Federal Republic of Nigeria prepare to elect their president and representatives for parliament on Saturday, 25th February, 2023, Africans Rising would like to reiterate the need for peaceful, free and fair elections.
In recent years, Nigeria has experienced an unprecedented wave of different but overlapping security and economic crises. The country’s latest crisis is the apparent failure of the Central Bank’s project to roll out new bank notes, leaving many people without access to the cash they need to buy food and other necessities. Election campaigns have been largely peaceful, but they have also been marred by misinformation, disinformation and the incitement of hate, as well as attacks on some candidates and the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commision. Without free, peaceful and fair elections the country cannot progress and achieve its social, economic and democratic goals.
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity emphasises on the following;
- Stakeholders in the country’s electoral process should ensure that there is no electoral malpractice that will distort the quality of representation.
- Authorities should ensure security across the country to enable citizens to cast their ballots peacefully.
- The government should address logistical challenges that could hinder active citizens’ participation in elections.
- Rival political parties should avoid any rhetoric that could incite violence before, during and after elections.
Democratic elections and peaceful power transfer will allow the country to prosper and deal effectively with its current challenges, facilitating a pathway to political and economic stability across Nigeria.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** elections, Nigeria, NigeriaElections, Peace, statement
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### [2023 - Africans Rising Solidarity Statement - Mass Abduction in Burkina Faso](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-africans-rising-solidarity-statement-mass-abduction-in-burkina-faso/)
**Published:** January 19, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** According to a statement released by the Governor of the Sahel region, the mass kidnapping took place in Liki village, near the town of Arbinda, while the women were harvesting fruit.
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity is deeply saddened by the abduction of about 50 women and girls by terrorists in Burkina Faso’s Northern Sahel region on 12 and 13 January, 2023. According to a [statement](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=565326228967966&set=a.303579748475950) released by the Governor of the Sahel region, the mass kidnapping took place in Liki village, near the town of Arbinda, while the women were harvesting fruit.
Burkina Faso is being increasingly exposed to the threats and attacks of violent armed groups, leading to instability and loss of lives. Over the past few years, Arbinda and neighbouring areas have experienced [several attacks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/16/burkina-faso-suspected-jihadists-kidnap-women) that have resulted in the death of dozens of people and the displacement of others who have fled to neighbouring countries or safer regions for refuge. This recent mass kidnapping is a reminder that women and young girls are particularly vulnerable to violence, kidnapping and rape under the country’s deteriorating security situation.
Africans Rising calls for the immediate and unconditional release of these women and girls, and we urge the authorities in Burkina Faso to ensure the safe and sound return of these women and hold accountable the perpetrators of this terrible crime. As a Pan-African movement that believes in the rights of all Africans to safe and secure living, we call on the government of Burkina Faso to put in the appropriate measures to ensure the security of its citizens and prevention of similar attacks.
We call on international bodies like ECOWAS and the African Union to take measures to ensure the well-being of Burkina Faso’s citizens, especially women and young girls are protected during this critical moment. And to our members, we ask that you remain vigilant and continue to share messages to #FreeArbindaWomen, we cannot rest until they are returned to the safety of their families and homes.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Terms of Reference for Nominations Committee](https://www.africansrising.org/terms-of-reference-for-nominations-committee/)
**Published:** February 22, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The movement is governed by its Constitution as adopted by members and which provides that elections of Coordinating Collective members be held every two years.
**Content:**
### Background
Africans Rising is a Pan-African movement of people and organisations building solidarity and unity of purpose, among Africans to create the Africa we want. The movement is governed by its Constitution as adopted by members and which provides that elections of Coordinating Collective members be held every two years. It further provides that the elections will be conducted and overseen by a body of people called the Nominations Committee.
### Type and Purpose
A special committee established to oversee the Election of Africans Rising Coordinating Collective (Board.
The purpose of the Nominations Committee is to facilitate the nominations process for the Africans Rising election of a Coordinating Collective.
### Membership
Members of this committee cannot contest the election and must sign a declaration that they have no vested interest in the election process.
The Nominations Committee profile must ensure a gender balance of 40% – 60% or better.
According to the Constitution, the Nominations Committee shall consist of eight members made up of:
- Three people drawn from the group who attended the Assembly where the Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0, the Africans Rising founding charter was revised and adopted in Arusha
- Three people drawn from the general membership;
- Two people drawn from the current Coordinating Collective, who will not be contesting in the elections.
### Reporting
The Nominations Committee will report to the Coordinating Collective
### Scope of Work
#### **The Nominations Committee has the responsibility to:**
o Appoint a chairperson of the Nominations Committee at its first meeting;
o Finalise the voters’ roll;
o Call for nominations for Coordinating Collective elections;
o Validate in terms of eligibility to stand as a candidate or nominate a candidate;
o Translate and approve all election communication;
o Extend the nominations period if necessary; and
o Attend to any objections
### Authority
The Nominations Committee has the authority to:
- Approve the voters’ roll;
- Approve the final candidates list; and
- Approve the ballot paper
### Deliverables
The Nominations Committee is expected to deliver credible and transparent elections.
### Meeting arrangements
Since the Committee members are spread across continents, members will meet virtually for their deliberations. Africans Rising secretariat shall provide all the necessary assistance to facilitate this.
The Chairperson must arrange meetings. All meetings must be minuted.
### Resources and Budget
The Nominations Committee role is not remunerated. However, all expenses related to the work shall be borne by Africans Rising.
### How to Apply
To apply to be a member of the Nominations Committee, Kindly fill out the form in this [link](https://forms.gle/4XH1MEmsAortzuaF9) . Selected persons will be contacted via email. The Deadline for application is **Wednesday, 1st of March 2023.**
**Categories:** Elections
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### [Africans Rising condemns crackdown on fellow Africans in Tunisia](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condemns-crackdown-on-fellow-africans-in-tunisia/)
**Published:** March 3, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity strongly condemns the president of Tunisia's racist comments towards fellow Africans
**Content:**
[Solidarity Statement](https://www.africansrising.org/category/news/solidarity-statement/)
# Africans Rising condemns crackdown on fellow Africans in Tunisia
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) March 3, 2023June 19, 2025
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity strongly condemns the president of Tunisia’s racist comments towards fellow Africans and his administration’s apparent crackdown on Sub-Saharan migrants under the pretext of curbing illegal immigration.
On 21 February, President Kais Saied made baseless allegations about a plot to settle fellowAfricans in Tunisia and change the country’s demographic composition. His racist rhetoric shocked Africa and the world, and has been condemned by the African Union.
The president’s comments came as he was announcing an order to stop all illegal migration and expel undocumented migrants, which has caused panic among black Tunisians as well as the estimated 20,000 fellow Africans from South of the Sahara in the country. In the wake of his comments, media outlets have reported an increase of harassment against African migrants across the country. On college campuses, students have been targeted and student associations are urging black students to stay at home for fear that they may be assaulted by people inflamed by the anti-migrant rhetoric. On 25 February, four migrants were attacked and harassed with a knife, and there was also a report of a Gabonese man who was harassed when leaving his home. \[/vc\_column\_text\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_column\_text\]
#### Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity calls on:
- Tunisian government authorities to stop the crackdown on African migrants and follow national and international human rights law in an exercise to control illegal immigration.
- Security organs to ensure Sub-Saharan African migrants, whether legal or illegal, are protected; and to take appropriate action against anyone involved in the harassment of fellow Africans and black Tunisians.
- Human rights organizations in Tunisia and across Africa to join their voices and condemn these attacks on black people in Tunisia.
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### [Webinar: ENDING FEMICIDE IN AFRICA](https://www.africansrising.org/webinar-ending-femicide-in-africa/)
**Published:** March 4, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Violence against women and girls in all their diversity is the most pervasive human rights violation rooted in gender inequality and discrimination
**Content:**
### Wednesday, 6th March 2024 at 3pm GMT
[ Watch the Facebbok Live ](https://fb.watch/qFlel8Y3u-/)
Violence against women and girls in all their diversity is the most pervasive human rights violation rooted in gender inequality and discrimination, unequal power relations and harmful social norms. Despite many African countries being part of the human rights frameworks including CEDAW, Maputo protocol and many others, African member states still grapple with the role of protecting women which has resulted in FEMICIDE in the last decade.
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The webinar will be convened online targeting women and girls of Africa in all their diversity, policy makers ,Women’s Rights Organisations, Feminists, Adolescent Girls and Young Women.
### Speakers
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- Sarah Sharaf
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**Author:** Africans Rising
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#### Follow and Join the conversation here
#### Thursday 7th March, 4pm GMT
Between 23rd and 28th December 2023, I rode my bicycle from Lagos, Nigeria through Benin Republic and Togo to Accra, Ghana, as part of actions for Africans Rising campaign for the free movement of African peoples (citizens and descendants) on the continent. If I was asked how I felt during the six-day ride, I would have borrowed the ungrammatical yet profound expression of the old lady during the movement led by Martin Luther King, when she said “my body is tired, but my soul is rested”.
During the ride, I had the opportunity to see a part of the beautiful continent more keenly and to interact with her people so closely. I would recommend the freedom ride for anyone, even though I would also warn of its high risk and tediousness. It is a fulfilling albeit tedious journey!
I did this as a pilot ride for the “Panafrican Freedom Rides”, recognizing that such dramatic actions help galvanize the people towards campaigns like the Free Movement Campaign. I had proposed Panafrican Freedom Rides as one of the actions for the Borderless Africa Campaign in 2022, with the strong feeling that physically transcending the colonial partitions called borders left by colonists will help our people in psychologically transcending them and thus commit to breaking them.
### About Gideon
Gideon Adeyeni is a community mobilizer with interests spanning the entire development spectrum, pushing for economic equality, poverty eradication, environmental sustainability, climate justice, political reform, and cultural renewal. With over a decade of experience in community mobilization, movement building, and radical campaigning, Gideon has demonstrated his commitment to various causes.
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### [2024 - 0502 - AR Newsletter](https://www.africansrising.org/2024-0502-ar-newsletter/)
**Published:** February 19, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
#### Are you ready for the 2024 Borderless Africa Convening?
The Borderless Africa Campaign is a decentralised, people-owned campaign with an aim to push for the free movement of African people and goods in Africa. The overall goal of this campaign is to achieve an Africa where Africans can move around their own continent without the current restrictions in place, for better trade, integration and development. The campaign also seeks to encourage more countries to ratify the African Union’s Protocol on Free Movement of People.
In view of this, Africans Rising is organizing a 3-day hybrid convening which will provide a platform for dialogue on the benefits of abolishing borders and visas for Africans in Africa and the diaspora. The event date and host country will be communicated soon.
#### Other objectives of this convening include:
- Bring together CSOs, movements and citizen networks working on free movement to learn from each other’s efforts
- Discuss strategies for the ratification and enforcement of the AU protocol on the free movement of people in Africa.
[ Sign the Borderless Africa petition ](https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/P8Elou2Rvc0qoMPEUZrMXcOpy_XqN4R2ZGjoK-5zZnmeL9mc8jO0YnN7eReSIsE-C_FTbgUKUcAuQrPhsEdHQYg57rCPck-1Iub57UoMNdgl9uBwMVLz8L-bxbGYQqCkoBQoLwly5n4YNS9VZUTDRZ5H3qXhop1XUVHCyGDwboSN4X1O_yzjD3MEhns32WpOn-L4O_QhfZGqESrJ8C63nN7Q-J0VIiRpV_lRqXMK1dtxtc5zMweZOpNtsAGCg12qPUNIEc-GcEmqKtMYvXCdrl3ltHuNzaHimwOLOU8pyPxBBQvgMuhseYs5SaYiQq6qJUDS37et3TRxOLUXRUwQ6e-SMn-nc51iWIaB1m61cgEe820e1nyCASefG2JZSXADOTzcjb-NL1utaj-30zx2weyusD4bm3QdRHzzzNDwL3g/3ud/BFs7nK-ZQ6iyuHPAhGQyvw/h1/qRCJSigqdPxbFLC5JUWvzNn2dE6gM01XjpuvXtK1-iA)
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#### Here is a chance to be featured on Women’s History Month.
Esteemed African women, we are dedicating the entire month of March to honour you even as we celebrate the International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Whether you are an individual, a member of a group, or involved in a movement, we wish to spotlight the impressive work you are undertaking to enhance the lives of African people in the continent or the diaspora. We would like to encourage you to share your profile, field of work, achievements, and pictures with us. We will feature these on our social media and various communication outlets. We are mainly interested in works that foster unity, justice, peace, and the dignity of the African populace.
Connect with us via email at [**media@africans-rising.org**](mailto:media@africans-rising.org) / [**tobias@africans-rising.org**](mailto:tobias@africans-rising.org) or reach out through WhatsApp No. **+233500883672**. Let’s join forces to magnify the voices of Africa!
#### CSOs, Movements & Community groups call on AU to outrightly reject Israel's application as an Observer State to AU
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The letter has already been sent to all the member states in the African Union – including the AU Chairperson, Moussa Faki and the Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole. Read the [**Press Release here**](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Press-Release_-CSOs-Movements-Community-groups-call-on-AU-to-outrightly-reject-Israels-application-as-an-Observer-State-to-AU-12_02_2024.pdf)**.**
#### “Dark Valentine” - The dark realities of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
In 2023, [**Africa Uncensored** ](https://femicide.africauncensored.online)recorded 152 murders of women. This was the highest in five years. Between 2017 – 2024, over 500 Kenyan women were killed!
On 14th February, a day that would have been memorable to many through exchange of gifts, a token of affection, flowers and other pleasantries, turned gloomy and dark to the women of Kenya. #TotalShutDownKE, #EndFemicideMovementKe, a collective of 1,000 organisations and individuals nationally and regionally across Africa organized **“Dark Valentine**” event. This event was organized to coincide with the opening of the Kenyan Parliament and County Assembly Chambers on February 13, 2024. The purpose of this event was to maintain and amplify the pressure on the government to address the urgent demands that emerged from the January #End Femicide National Marches held in over ten counties and attended and supported by over 20,000 people across the country. By strategically timing the event around Valentine’s Day, the aim was to further draw attention to the dark realities of gender-based violence and femicide that persist in our society.
A horrifying testimony shared by one of the comrades during the Dark Valentine event in Nairobi.
#### United Against Ending Femicide
Over 20, 000 people united against ending femicide in Kenya on 27th January, this year sending a clear message to the general public to cease the killing of women. The march which was organized by the young grassroots feminists in collaboration with [Africans Rising ](https://www.africansrising.org/about/)and other organizations marked a historic moment in Kenya and a long struggle in the fight against gender-based violence, intimate partner violence and femicide.
The alarming rise in femicide cases is a deep-rooted issue and a clear indication of a failure of the state to protect girls and women in their diversity. Thousands of women human rights defenders and other citizens were concerned with unparalleled steep rise in the killing of women in Kenya and took to the streets in major towns to express their disgust on the heinous crimes of torture, rape, mistreatment and murder.
A strong statement was issued to call on the authorities to action and protect all the women from murder and violence but also condemning the public’s silence and in some instances distasteful conversations on social media platforms that blame the victims. We continue to mourn with all the victims of this scourge and their families.
Editar Ochieng, a feminist and Africans Rising member speaks in a joint interview to Spice FM and KTN Home TV on how women and girls turned out in large numbers in the recent #EndFemicide protest in Kenya.
#### A Constitutional Coup? President Macky Sall’s time is up!
President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone elections which were originally scheduled for 25th February has ignited protests in Senegal. The riot police continue to crackdown on demonstrators who are coming out to protest against this decision. We call on Senegalese authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression and must refrain from using excessive force on demonstrators.
[ Read our full statement here. ](https://www.africansrising.org/president-macky-sall-has-no-power-to-postpone-senegals-election-and-cling-on-to-power-his-time-is-up/)
### AR in the News
“The postponement of the February 25 election is a clear attempt by President Sall to cling to power beyond his constitutional limit,” asserts Hardi Yakubu, Africans Rising Movement Coordinator. Courtesy DW news website.
[ Read more ](https://www.dw.com/en/is-senegals-democracy-under-threat/a-68184656)
Africans Rising is against the postponement of Senegal’s presidential election, [**listen in to our take** ](https://omny.fm/shows/africa-update/pan-african-movement-africans-rising-condemn-postp)as our representative in Senegal, Maurice Samba spoke to SABC’s Channel Africa Radio on the current happenings there following that decision.
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#### Have you sent your donations to support our fellow Africans displaced by war in Sudan?
The war in Sudan continues to spread and the humanitarian needs continue to rise. Africans Rising continues to respond to the humanitarian crisis through the Pan-African solidarity for Sudan initiative by mobilizing material and financial resources to provide solidarity relief to those in need. We must all come out in large numbers and demand the generals to end the war that has led to the murder of innocent Africans! You can support the cause by sending any material donations to any of [**these designated collection points**](https://www.africansrising.org/pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)and also sending financial donations through [**these donation channels**](https://buff.ly/3urRm5h) Every contribution counts and helps make a difference in the lives of those affected by the ongoing situation in Sudan. Together, we can make a positive impact and create a better future for Sudan.
### Call for Nominations
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Right Livelihood has presented the Awards annually since 1980. Through the award, they honour and support the actions of brave visionaries and aim to boost both urgent and long-term social change. You can learn more about Laureates in the fields of human rights, environment, journalism, peace, culture and sustainable development, to name a few examples, among our[ **194 Laureates from 76 countries.**](https://rightlivelihood.org/the-change-makers/find-a-laureate/)
Take the chance to nominate courageous change-makers and organisations striving for social and environmental justice. Nominations are fully open to the public, therefore, anyone is able to nominate any individual or organisation creating change through their innovative and life-changing work. To nominate a candidate (preferably in English, but French and Spanish are also accepted), please submit nominations through our[ **online nominations form**](https://rightlivelihoodawardfoundation.submittable.com/submit). Feel free to share this information with your contacts and network, and encourage them to also nominate. Read more about the Award[ **here**](https://rightlivelihood.org/what-we-do/the-right-livelihood-award/)**The deadline for submitting a nomination is** **March 1, 2024.**
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The Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders honors individuals and organizations who have shown exceptional commitment to defending human rights, despite the risks involved. They are proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Award in 2024, in partnership with the City of Geneva, the Jury member organizations, the extended family of Laureates around the world, and our wonderful donors. Nominations of activists under 30 years of age are encouraged to reflect the growing number of young persons joining the human rights movements in their countries. Post-humous nominations are not eligible. Find out more on [**their website**](https://martinennalsaward.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=afc2ae5668a68111744674a8a&id=9791d15e87&e=7611e6f2bc)**.** The **deadline for nominations is Wednesday February 28, 2024.**
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**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, youth
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### [PRESIDENT MACKY SALL HAS NO POWER TO POSTPONE SENEGAL’S ELECTION AND CLING ON TO POWER. HIS TIME IS UP. ](https://www.africansrising.org/president-macky-sall-has-no-power-to-postpone-senegals-election-and-cling-on-to-power-his-time-is-up/)
**Published:** February 5, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising condemns the decision of President Macky Sall of Senegal to postpone the presidential election that was due to take place on February 25, 2024.
**Content:**
**Africans Rising** condemns the decision of President Macky Sall of Senegal to postpone the presidential election that was due to take place on February 25, 2024. This decision violates the constitution of Senegal, which limits the presidential term to two mandates of five years each and undermines the democratic process and the rule of law in the country.
We recall that President Sall had already attempted to extend his term in 2016 by proposing a constitutional referendum that would reduce the presidential term from seven to five years but would not apply to his current mandate. This proposal was widely rejected by the Senegalese people, who voted in favour of the reduction, but also demanded that it should take effect immediately. President Sall accepted the verdict of the people and pledged to respect the constitution and the will of the people.
The postponement of the February 25th election is a clear attempt by President Sall to cling to power beyond his constitutional limit. In other words, he is trying to achieve by this latest move the same outcome that previous manipulations had intended to achieve. These actions have created a political crisis that threatens the stability and peace of Senegal and the region.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Senegal and join them in calling on President Sall to respect the constitution and the democratic aspirations of the Senegalese people, and to immediately rescind his order to postpone the election.
The African people in Senegal have shown courage and commitment to the values of ethical governance, peace and human rights. We will hold President Sall wholly responsible for any instability occasioned by his political greed.
We take note of the statement issued by ECOWAS as a weak and ineffectual statement. Instead of putting pressure on Sall to reverse his decision, it asks him to set a new date, which effectively endorses his decision. The statement will do nothing to deter other presidents from threading this dangerous path. Without any serious move to prevent civilian coups against constitutions, what moral right would there be to condemn military coups in the region?
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
**Tags:** election2024, Senegal
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### [The ICJ has a responsibility to stop the ongoing genocide in Gaza](https://www.africansrising.org/the-icj-has-a-responsibility-to-stop-the-ongoing-genocide-in-gaza/)
**Published:** January 25, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Tomorrow, 26th January, the International Court of Justice shall announce its verdict on the request for provisional measures in the genocide case brought against Israel by South Africa.
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#### The International Court of Justice must uphold international law to stop the ongoing genocide in Palestine
Tomorrow, 26th January, the International Court of Justice shall announce its verdict on the request for provisional measures in the genocide case brought against Israel by South Africa. We firmly believe that South Africa has made a credible and compelling case and has proven beyond any reasonable doubt that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. The evidence is so glaring for all to see. Among others, Israel has engaged in the:
1. killing of more than 25,000 people including over 12,000 civilians. The deliberate targeting of civilian population and infrastructure including more than 300 attacks on hospitals (according to the[ WHO](https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-appalled-by-latest-attack-on-indonesian-hospital-in-gaza.html))
2. use of chemical weapons (white phosphorus) by Israeli forces in Gaza as verified by[ Human Rights Watch](https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/10/12/israel-white-phosphorus-used-gaza-lebanon)
3. expression of genocidal intent in contravention of the Genocide Convention. The Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made allusions to Amalek, using Biblical allegory to justify ethnic cleansing of the civilian Palestinian population.
4. use of starvation as a weapon of war by cutting off water, fuel, food, electricity in contravention of international law
5. Expansion of settlements in the West Bank in contravention of UNSC Resolutions
For this reason, Africans Rising expects the ICJ to follow the dictates of international law. It must rise up to its responsibility to stop the ongoing genocide. The case brought by South Africa does not only put apartheid Israel on trial. It also puts the ICJ and international law on trial and exposes the eternal hypocrisy of America and Europe. Therefore as the Court delivers its judgment tomorrow, the Court itself will be judged. We salute South Africa for this bold leadership and moral courage.
[Africans Rising ](https://www.africansrising.org)affirms our solidarity with the Palestinian people and supports their right to an independent state. As we stated in our [previous statement](https://www.africansrising.org/freedom-for-palestinians/), Israel has maintained a system of brutal oppression on the people of Palestine for over 75 years. The occupation must end. The apartheid must end. Palestine must be free, from the river to the sea.
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
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### [See Monica's emotional response after winning Artistic Activist of the Year 2023](https://www.africansrising.org/see-monicas-emotional-response-after-winning-artistic-activist-of-the-year-2023/)
**Published:** January 24, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** On Friday 15 December, 2023, activists and movement workers across the continent and African diaspora were acknowledged and appreciated in a virtual activism awards ceremony organized by Africans Rising.
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On Friday 15 December, 2023, activists and movement workers across the continent and African diaspora were acknowledged and appreciated in a virtual activism awards ceremony organized by Africans Rising. It was all joy for Monica Mutumi during the awards ceremony. ‘I can’t believe this. I wasn’t expecting to win this’, she exclaimed as she managed a few words and struggled to control her tears – tears of joy. Awww, adding to the excitement, the audience exclaimed in chorus congratulating Monica as she was announced the winner of the 2023 Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year. A young poet who has dedicated her art to the cause of human rights, Monica has struggled to overcome her shyness but when it comes to raising her voice for the voiceless, her courage knows no bounds. In her line of work just like all activists, she is hardly recognised or rewarded. Activism after all remains a thankless job, as noted by Africans Rising movement coordinator, Hardi Yakubu, who opened the awards ceremony.
Joseph Tsongo from Democratic Republic of Congo was extremely ecstatic after being announced the winner of 2023 Africans Rising Activist of the year. ” I am very happy to win this award and a huge thank you to Africans Rising for the recognition and congratulations to all the young activists in this contest and programs, we are all Africans, we are all winners, we are part of the solutions that we Africans need and we should keep up the great work”.
Other[ **awardees in all categories can be found here**](https://www.africansrising.org/winners-of-2023-activism-awards-announced/)**.**
When Dr. Maria Enow Ayuk was invited to speak on her activities about Africans in diaspora, she did not mince her words. This was after being recognized and presented with an Honorary Award in the 2023 Activism in Diaspora category. A Pan-Africanist, an academic in peace and security as well as an advocate for African refugees and asylum seekers in Germany and Europe. Dr. Ayuk is passionate about her work and thrilled by the fact that she can make a difference in peoples’ lives through her organization based in Germany where she works together with other Africans particularly the vulnerable and underrepresented group including the young people, women and children, asylum seekers, refugees and youth workers. She dedicated this award to the African diaspora. “I will also say that this award does not go to me and my team, but to the entire Africa diaspora and organizations that make a positive impact in changing the lives of African people in the diaspora. They actually deserve this award. I stand here to represent this organization not only by representing Maria, but for all the heroes in the diaspora that work tirelessly to change the lives of the African diaspora, specifically in foreign countries where we have different challenges that we face every day”.
## Awards Ceremony
Watch the Awards ceremony video here and see how the winners reacted after the announcement of their victory.
[ Click Here ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXelU8557aM)
In his opening remarks, the movement coordinator, [Hardi Yakubu](mailto:hardi@africans-rising.org) stated the need for Africans to mobilize themselves in unity and solidarity in order to confront the numerous challenges facing them. “It is by working together that we can defeat these challenges. Since the launch of Africans Rising in 2017, we have been making a lot of effort to ensure that this ideal is reached in that we are able to bring together Africans in a way that the founding members of the movement envisaged. One of the ways we have sought to do this is through Activism Awards”.
As an activist, Hardi could resonate well with the risks activists go through on a daily basis, the enormous challenges to themselves, their families and also their communities yet they brave these challenges and refuse to relent until a better society for all is achieved. He narrated his personal experience and cited one incident that remains vivid in his mind where a rubber bullet was fired at him from a close range that targeted his neck during one of the protests they had organized in Ghana. He asserts that activism is such a thankless job and has had activists having to pay an ultimate price yet there is hardly any recognition. It is out of such experiences that Africans Rising instituted the Activism Award initiative to acknowledge and appreciate all activists and despite the thankless nature of this job, the risk they take for Africa would not go unappreciated; not by Africans Rising or by millions of Africans who stand to benefit from the legacy these activists leave behind.
Africans Rising Activism Awards is an initiative to connect, support, and showcase activism as a worthy cause in African society and highlights the great work by African activists and movements that bring positive change in African communities. Many activists continue to risk their lives as they push the boundaries in hopes of securing a prosperous Africa for all Africans in the globe. As a movement of movements, over the past 5 years Africans Rising has made it a point to acknowledge and recognise the work of these activists and movements across the continent and diaspora through this awards initiative. As the Movement Coordinator reiterated during the awards ceremony, “Activism Awards are not a competition trophy and they don’t seek to show who is the best activist and who is not. Far from that. Rather, it is a token of appreciation that says to all activists, keep doing what you do, we see you, we acknowledge and appreciate you. You uphold Africa and Africa is proud of you”.
During this fifth anniversary of the awards initiative, he further stressed that the movement will be doing a learning process on the activism awards this year, 2024. One of the reforms to be brought forth will be a decision on whether to continue voting. “We do not want to create competition amongst activists or to give the impression that we are sieving out the best activists, there is no best activist in this work. We don’t have enough resources to reward every activist in the continent and diaspora. Africans Rising will ensure that activists feel appreciated even if they do not win any award from the movement and will make sure that the efforts of these brave people will continue to be noticed and will not be in vain. Africa shall be better, Africa shall unite and in unity we shall regain our strength and push forward to taking destiny into our own hands.
**Categories:** Blog, News and Media
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### [2023 Activism Awards Winners](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-activism-awards-winners/)
**Published:** December 19, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Young African changemakers are making a positive difference in the world and we want to celebrate them! Cast your vote for the 2023 Africans RIsing Activism Awards now!
**Content:**
## Thank you for voting !
vote results
## 2023 Activist of the Year
Winners
#### Joseph Tsongo
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Joseph Tsongo is a young social change activist and community organizer passionate about social and environmental justice based in the Democratic Republic of Congo where he is the founder of the Jambo-Lab project, a digital platform preserving lives and livelihoods of communities affected by climate change effects. Mr. Joseph Tsongo, 29 years old, is also the CEO of the local organization called Amani-Institute ASBL, a socio-cultural movement bringing together more than 2,000 young volunteers working to promote the culture of peace and the development of grassroots communities in the DRC. But also, for more than 5 years, he has run a community radio with an environmental vocation called RCEKA-Fm, broadcasting in the Virunga landscape to promote freedom of expression and information in this context of generalized crisis. For almost 3 years, he has been active in the campaign against fossil fuels (FossilFreeVirunga & StopEACOP) as well as social and climate injustice in Africa. Thanks to his “adopt a tree, not a weapon” project integrating the art of participatory theater in particular with child soldiers to reconcile climate action with peacebuilding, he recently won the PACEY Award 2023. Always as proactive, in 2022 he took part in the Mandela Washington Fellowship program of the American Department of State with other young African leaders who went to various American universities. -https://twitter.com/josephtsongo14 -https://web.facebook.com/joseph.tsongo
#### Marwa Werghemmi
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Marwa Werghemmi is a Tunisian teacher working on the 15 Five educational project for rural schools which aims to integrate critical thinking skills , conflict resolution and negotiation skills in terms of literacy through manuals , board and card games and a teacher guide. This project facilitates already 50 teachers mission already and still going on to achieve the 100 teachers and pupils aged between 8 and 12 years old. The project was developed and tested during her fellowship with the International Sustainability Academy in Hamburg, Germany and implemented later on in Tunisia. Besides her working on the 15 Five , she did Cogito project which was successfully funded by MEPI Alumna Venture Fund (IREX) focusing on productive thinking through cartoon series and board games. Miss Marwa is a past MEPI Student leader Alumna (Portland State University) and GCED ( Global Citizenship education )Alumna with UNESCO APCEIU and past ambassador with the World Literacy Foundation .Recently, her project 15 Five won the honor award from UNESCO APCEIU and she joined the Youth Center for research through their annual research program and she is now also a part of the Global School program at the UN Sustainable development solution network SDSN.
#### Eudora Ogechukwu
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As a young Intersex person and Intersex right activist Eudora’s advocacy strategy is offering their expertise in development spaces through policy advocacy, information dissemination and community building and supports implementation of strategies for mainstream gender and social inclusion and human right approach in policies and intervention, Eudora’s scope of interest entail: • Funding policies for Advocacy • Human rights with bias towards Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) and sex worker rights • Gender empowerment and advocacy against sexual gender-based violence • Health with keen interest on local and international policies on LGBTI community and other Key Populations • Global and local funding and new research and developments on SOGIESC rights and other Key Populations • Bridging the gap between mainstream media and the LGBT community and other Key Population and Inclusive feminism. Eudora holds a bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, currently pursuing a degree on Development Studies. Eudora is currently a member of The Global Fund Youth Council, Focal point for Women4Global Fund, Global advisor for Mama Cash and Frida Young Feminist Fund.
## 2023 Artist Activist of the Year
Winners
#### Monica Bene Mutumi
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Bene3 the poet is a spoken word artist, fierce human right defender and an activist from Mukuru. Through the power of poetry, Bene3 teaches, entertain and educate the community on important issues such as police brutality, GBV, politics and mental health. Her extra ordinary talent haven’t gone unnoticed in 2022, Bene3 the poet was recognized for her exceptional artistry and he was nominated in two esteemed awards E360 and Jamhuri Kenya award, where she secured a distinguished position as the best spoken word artist of the year and 1st runners up respectively.
#### Warren Nsoseka Lee
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As poet, writer and peace activist, I channel the essence of humanity and the sanctity of human life through verse, spoken word poetry and prose, infusing words and actions to inspire others to join in pursuit of a world woven with compassion and harmony. As a charismatic young leader I have championed several youth-led peacebuilding initiatives, including the “Youth and Culture Hub for Peace,” a platform for dialogue, healing and youth growth which, since 2017, has impacted over two thousand (2,000) displaced women and youth affected by the conflict in Anglophone Cameroon. I equally co-founded “Come Along Young People,” a biweekly hybrid newsletter with about 150 editions on various topics around peace, education of the girl child, youth growth and development aimed at keeping young people glued to context-based and educative articles during the Covid-19 lockdowns and thereafter. I have used sports, cinema and writing to promote social cohesion and mitigate escalation in conflict zones. In 2017, for example, I organized the SDGs Football Competition in Bui Division, creating space for over 5000 youths to interact, play in, and find sanctuary for healing. Today, I am the Founder of a non-profit, Community Peace Solutions (CPS), demonstrating my unwavering commitment to promoting a culture of peace, social cohesion and non-violence through its major program axis Community Peace Schools. I continue to actively engage diverse audiences on my social media platforms and provide livelihood support and employment to unskilled displaced youths through my social enterprise, Suiyen Services Limited, which deals with sanitation services. In education, I am is currently concluding his doctoral thesis aiming at an early warning and early response linguistic system for conflict. For my most recent publication, I am co-author of Songs of War, Songs of Peace, a poetry collection with over 80 poems on peace, justice and human dignity. My work is a testament to the power of art as a tool for positive change. I believe that words, in all renditions, have the capacity to bridge divides, foster understanding, and inspire action. By sharing stories, advocating for justice and peace, and challenging the status quo, I make an earnest effort to contribute to a more equitable and peaceful Africa. My work in exploring this potential for peacebuilding has brought me to work with young people in Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and my home country, Cameroon. I aim to contribute in creating a world where everyone matters and where women and children and thrive and feel safe and where everyone would have become active agents of peace.
#### Felicity Asibi
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Akwa Felicity Asibi is a professional, impact-driven, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and disciplined creative writer and spoken-word artist from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. She has raised funding for a Social Justice Advocacy Spoken Word Album titled “We are all Poets”, released in July 2023; the album seeks to empower especially girls and women to take up responsibilities across several sectors. Asibi currently volunteers with Jos Green Centre and Punchline Poetry Society: She is passionate about combating negative social norms, increasing women’s political participation, and achieving climate justice.
## 2023 Movement of the Year
Winners
#### Centre Badilika
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The “Centre Badilika” is a women’s and community-based organization established since 2019 in the Democratic Republic of Congo to mobilize and advocate for human and environmental rights, particularly in rural areas and areas plagued by armed conflict. Led by Mrs. Patricia Kasoki, a young woman leader and grassroots organizer, this non-profit association: -Supervises nearly 1,830 young girls from North Kivu, particularly in sexual and reproductive health education with its “Hello Dada” program -Supervises nearly 782 rural women and 210 rural men in a community chat program for the promotion of good family practices but also the fight against discriminatory social practices, etc. -Organizes radio programs bringing ordinary citizens to participate in public debate and especially rural women pleading in favor of land reform for their access to land in the DRC. -Organizes mobilization and advocacy campaigns through direct and online actions, particularly for social and environmental justice, with particular emphasis on women’s public and political participation, gender equality as well as equity in this context of violence.
#### Wahenga Youth Group
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Wahenga Youth Group Is a dynamic and creative consortium of visual and performing artists/activists based in the Kayole area of Nairobi, Kenya, with a focus on using art as a means to address social injustices and promote positive change within their community and beyond. Their diverse range of artistic activities, including graffiti, music, poetry, comedy, and acting, allows them to engage with a wide audience and use their art for advocacy and edutainment. The group’s collaboration with numerous local and international organizations and participation in various events and festivals demonstrates their commitment to making a positive impact on their community and society as a whole. Their efforts in civic, Human rights and political education, community cleanups, public spaces transformation, Environment conservation and mental health talks also reflect a holistic approach to community development. It’s impressive to hear about their awards and recognition, such as “Best Unknown Public Space” and “Best Courtyard in Changing Faces Competition” by Public Space Global and Public Space Network, as well as overall winner in the BAYER YOUTH SUMMIT in 2022. These accolades underscore their dedication to addressing social injustices and improving their community. Wahenga Youth Group is an inspiring example of how art and creativity can be harnessed for positive change and social impact in local communities. They’re supporters of the #BorderlessAfrica campaign by Africans Rising and have been actively engaged in collecting signatures for the petition both online and offline.
#### Zambia Malaria Youth Corps
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Our area of focus as the Zambia Malaria Youth Corps is to advocate for and drive action towards malaria elimination and expansion of universal health coverage (UHC) in Zambia. currently we have recruited about 9000 thousand plus youth across the country. As the Youth, we are raising awareness and community sensitization activities, as well as dissemination of malaria messages that drive end-malaria action. We are engaging in community level malaria prevention, control efforts as well as improve policy implementation. we re also bring about innovative Which scale up delivery of proven interventions, that promote prevention, diagnosis and treat malaria thereby saving lives. your vote will mean a lot to us in supporting our work. We are the youths to bring the Change we see thus, a proactive and productive mind starts with Us.
**Categories:** Activism Award, Movement Building and Support
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### [Nominees: 2023 Africans Rising Activist of the Year](https://www.africansrising.org/nominees-2023-africans-rising-activist-of-the-year/)
**Published:** November 28, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Young African changemakers are making a positive difference in the world and we want to celebrate them! Cast your vote for the 2023 Africans RIsing Activism Awards now!
**Content:**
## Vote for your best candidates
[ vote now ](https://management.africansrising.org/vote)
## 2023 Activist of the Year
Nominees
#### Lizza Kawayoo
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Lizza Marie Kawooya is passionate about amplifying the voices of girls and women and achieving gender equality. She serves as the team lead and founder of Dwona Initiative, a nonprofit based in Uganda, and holds the role of country lead at GivingTuesday, Uganda. Lizza is a nominee for the Young Philanthropist of the Year at the Humanitarian Awards Global 2023 and was recognized as a recipient of the East Africa Philanthropy Network Jury Award in 2021. She is also an honoured recipient of the New VisionTop 40 under 40 award for 2021/2022.Through Dwona Initiative, they advocate for the eradication of gender-based violence at school and community levels through an art advocacy campaign called “Let Art Be My Voice. This campaign has directly involved over 1,956 school children and administrators, community leaders and members, and 5 local Council Courts. In directly, it has reached over 6,000 students in primary and secondary schools.
#### Saidu Idrissa Kanu
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I am Saidu Idrissa Kanu, a youth activist, climate advocate, feminist and ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals. The founder of Gender Equality For Good Governance Sierra Leone an organization that is advocating for Gender equality, climate and health issues.
#### Eudora Ogechukwu
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As a young Intersex person and Intersex right activist Eudora’s advocacy strategy is offering their expertise in development spaces through policy advocacy, information dissemination and community building and supports implementation of strategies for mainstream gender and social inclusion and human right approach in policies and intervention, Eudora’s scope of interest entail: • Funding policies for Advocacy • Human rights with bias towards Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) and sex worker rights • Gender empowerment and advocacy against sexual gender-based violence • Health with keen interest on local and international policies on LGBTI community and other Key Populations • Global and local funding and new research and developments on SOGIESC rights and other Key Populations • Bridging the gap between mainstream media and the LGBT community and other Key Population and Inclusive feminism. Eudora holds a bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, currently pursuing a degree on Development Studies. Eudora is currently a member of The Global Fund Youth Council, Focal point for Women4Global Fund, Global advisor for Mama Cash and Frida Young Feminist Fund.
#### Joseph Tsongo
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Joseph Tsongo is a young social change activist and community organizer passionate about social and environmental justice based in the Democratic Republic of Congo where he is the founder of the Jambo-Lab project, a digital platform preserving lives and livelihoods of communities affected by climate change effects. Mr. Joseph Tsongo, 29 years old, is also the CEO of the local organization called Amani-Institute ASBL, a socio-cultural movement bringing together more than 2,000 young volunteers working to promote the culture of peace and the development of grassroots communities in the DRC. But also, for more than 5 years, he has run a community radio with an environmental vocation called RCEKA-Fm, broadcasting in the Virunga landscape to promote freedom of expression and information in this context of generalized crisis. For almost 3 years, he has been active in the campaign against fossil fuels (FossilFreeVirunga & StopEACOP) as well as social and climate injustice in Africa. Thanks to his “adopt a tree, not a weapon” project integrating the art of participatory theater in particular with child soldiers to reconcile climate action with peacebuilding, he recently won the PACEY Award 2023. Always as proactive, in 2022 he took part in the Mandela Washington Fellowship program of the American Department of State with other young African leaders who went to various American universities. -https://twitter.com/josephtsongo14 -https://web.facebook.com/joseph.tsongo
#### Yoal Gatkuoth
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Yoal Gatkuoth (Chànge De Gatkuoth), is a peace and human rights activist. He holds leadership positions with youth-led groups, CSOs networks, extracurricular activities, and community associations. Yoal is a founding director of the Pan-African Peacemakers Alliance (PAPA), a youth-led action–oriented peacebuilding and advocacy organization in South Sudan. Yoal has been instrumental in calling for the respect, protection, promotion, and fulfillment of human rights in South Sudan, where he has exposed numerous human rights violations. He has been advocating for these causes at the national, regional, and international levels. With a drive for volunteerism, activism, inclusion leadership, and sustainable development. Yoal is motivated by his personal experience of growing up amidst war and violence, as well as by the loss of his family members, friends, and neighbors during the December 15 & 16, 2013 civil crisis in South Sudan. In his 4 years of work, Yoal has executed numerous activities on youth & women development, human rights, youth peace and security, democracy, governance, civic Space, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding projects in South Sudan and across the region impacting over 10,000 thousand youth direct and estimate of 100,000 indirect local population on Information online and offline on peace, human rights, democracy, good governance, youth peace and security, SRH education, civic space, mentorship and youth capacity development advocacy and engagement that were meant to engage and strengthen participation of youth, women and general public for reinforcing their roles in promotion and enhancing accountable and responsive governance, and democracy in South Sudan through his work he led several public awareness, advocacy, lobbying, training youth and showing solidarity to human rights victims across the global and served in several coalitions. His work around advocacy, facilitating community dialogues for peace, human rights documentation, youth capacity building, and youth-led peace activators has strengthened efforts for peace and security in South Sudan. His engagement in supporting, advocating for, and mentoring internally displaced youth and women affected by the 2013 and 2016 conflict and exposing human rights violations remains among his key milestones. Yoal is the lead of Pan – African Solidarity Action for Sudan in South Sudan, an initiative of African Rising in partnership with PAPA and other solidarity workers in Africa. He is a member of several networks/coalitions nationally, regionally, and globally. Yoal serves as a peace ambassador for the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG). Yoal is an alumnus of the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Center (YALI RLC) in 2020 and the Mandela Washington Fellowship in 2022 at Kansas State University, where he focused on leadership in civic engagement. In recognition of his determination to promote and defend human rights in South Sudan, Yoal has received several prestigious awards, including the Upcoming Youth Human Rights Defender of the Year 2023 by the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network, the Top 30 AfroArab Youth Champions 30 under 30 for 2020 by the Guardians of AfroArab Leadership and Mastermind Afrisythesis, Focus Africa Award in 2021, as well as the Innovative Educator and Changemaker Award from the International Innovative Future Education Summit and Awards. Additionally, he was awarded by the Wolkite University Students’ Union leadership as an outstanding student leader in 2018 and recognized by the Department of Psychology as the founder of the Wolkite University Students’ Psychology Club in 2017. Despite the challenges and pushback, Yoal remains humble and dedicated to his cause. His passion for peacebuilding and human rights is truly inspiring and serves as an example of what can be achieved through hard work, determination, and a genuine desire to make the world a better place.
#### Marwa Werghemmi
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Marwa Werghemmi is a Tunisian teacher working on the 15 Five educational project for rural schools which aims to integrate critical thinking skills , conflict resolution and negotiation skills in terms of literacy through manuals , board and card games and a teacher guide. This project facilitates already 50 teachers mission already and still going on to achieve the 100 teachers and pupils aged between 8 and 12 years old. The project was developed and tested during her fellowship with the International Sustainability Academy in Hamburg, Germany and implemented later on in Tunisia. Besides her working on the 15 Five , she did Cogito project which was successfully funded by MEPI Alumna Venture Fund (IREX) focusing on productive thinking through cartoon series and board games. Miss Marwa is a past MEPI Student leader Alumna (Portland State University) and GCED ( Global Citizenship education )Alumna with UNESCO APCEIU and past ambassador with the World Literacy Foundation .Recently, her project 15 Five won the honor award from UNESCO APCEIU and she joined the Youth Center for research through their annual research program and she is now also a part of the Global School program at the UN Sustainable development solution network SDSN.
#### Trevor Oahile
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Trevor Oahile is a Forbes BLK entrepreneur and award winning youth activist. With more than 8 years doing voluntary work, Trevor has change lives of young people not only in Botswana but also the rest of Africa. He has done work several with international organization such as UNFPA, UNICEF, GOALS AFRICA and SRHR AFRICA TRUSTY,YOUTH IMPACT just to mention a few. Mr. Oahile holds several awards and recognitions under his belt. He was name Best youth promoting health and well-being and Best youth of the year in 2018 at Botswana Youth Awards. He was also the winner of best youth promoting community develop by Future Africa Awards in 2020. These awards recognized his contribution towards Sexual reproductive health rights environment.UNFPA Botswana regularly relied on him to represent young people in national and regional meetings including the regional UNFPA Safeguard Young People Programme and AFRIYAN leadership Programme. He was nominated me to represent young people at the global UNFPA milestone Nairobi summit to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) summit. Trevor contributed to the development of the sixth Country Programme for UNFPA’s support to the Government of Botswana. He also supported the UNFPA office to convene over 200 adolescent girls for the annual Girls summit in partnership with the Office of the First Lady of Botswana. Together with a group of young people, they successively lobbied policy makers to include protective clauses during the 2018 amendment of the Age of Consent to Sex Penal Code.Finally, Trevor was the co-host of radio show called Dont Get it Twisted for four years in which they had conversations with young people across the Botswana discussing SRHR issues that affect them daily.
#### Stacey Fru
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Stacey Fru is the former face of the African Union (AU) and International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) International Campaign for the Elimination of Child Labour 2021 #EndChildLabour. She is a South African International Multiple Award-Winning Child Author turned novelist, and Activist, who wrote her first book “Smelly Cats” at age 7. She has since dedicated a portion of her life to reach out, to inspire and edutain people of various ages across the world. One of her books is available in Braille and Daisy formats. Books by Stacey Fru include: – Smelly Cats (Published in 2015), – Bob and the Snake (Published in 2016), – Smelly Cats on Vacation (Published in 2018) – Where is Tammy (Published in 2019) – Tim’s Answer (Published in 2019). – Middleburg East (Published in 2023) The Stacey Fru Foundation is an initiative which arose out of then 9-year-old Stacey Fru’s zeal to empower and encourage children and adults alike to learn how to read and write. Amongst other things, the Foundation sup-ports Stacey’s vision of motivating and empowering through many initiatives, including creating partnerships that aim at Elevating the African Child, buying her books and donating them to schools, institutions and libraries and seeking pledges and donations that enable her to travel to schools in rural areas and/or transport rural children to the cities for specific Foundation activities.
#### Numa Bere Berine
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Numa Bere Berine is the Founder of Berine and Bokwe Foundation. Berine and Bokwe Foundation (BEBOF) is a duly registered Non-profit women-led association. BEBOF aims to reach out, support and empower abandoned widows, orphans, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and underprivileged persons Founded in May 2017. Our mission is to bring hope, put smile, and empower them spiritually, economically, socially and financially. We support widows, orphans and internally displaced persons.
## 2023 Artist Activist of the Year
Nominees
#### Sylvie Vernyuy Njobati
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Named favourite person of the year by German magazine Taz.de, Sylvie Njobati is an activist championing the restitution and repatriation of Africa’s heritage looted during the grim colonial era now hoarded in German museums and storage facilities. At the center of her work is Pan-Africanism: challenging and dismantling colonial narratives crafted to undermined Africa’s potentials. Her powerful voice and action has moved some of the worlds most powerful institutions to agreeing to return more than 30 ‘objects’ in some 3 institutions in Germany. She is currently leading the #BringBackNgonnso campaign that has reached more than 47 million people and is now a blueprint for the restitution of Africa’s cultural heritage. Sylvie’s wealth of knowledge in dealing with diplomatic bureaucracies, managing controversies between governments and communities, working with legal personnel to develop frameworks and developing tools for community advocacies while supporting them through their restitution process is changing the narrative for Africa and redefining the role of individuals and civil society in forging for the change we want
#### Seyram Agbleze
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Seyram Agbleze is an artist, writer and activist from Ghana educated at Central University College. He employs the arts as a tool for advocacy. His works explore themes of humanity, identity and freedom. He is the first recipient of the prestigous Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) Artist Fellowship (sponsored by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research with co-funding from the University of Ghana). He is also a recipient of the Thetis Blacker Award (2019) from Temenos Academy, London ( Patron: King Charles III). The renowned USA social justice organisation Undocublack Network picked him as one of the Black Personalities of Choice for the 2022 Black History Month for his contributions in uplifting black voices (Lift Every Voice Up Series). He is the author of Journey of West African Textile Traditions (Book), A Forgotten People (body of artworks), Gold Coast Elmina (Documentary), Still Here (body of work) among others. The overarching anchor of his works stem from re-examining narratives about Africa which have been largely influenced through eurocentric lenses. It all started with retelling the African textiles story with “Journey of West African Textile Traditions” to counter the prevailing story at the time of African textiles not being actually African. He is still documenting narratives of Africa till date, this time through arts by using it’s iconic textiles as it has been done for ages in Africa. He is an artist whose work pushes boundaries and transcends form. His visual art practice is inspired by Asafo flags and he is known for striking art collages which also employs handwoven textiles for visual storytelling. Seyram Agbleze’s latest project is Still Here, a product of his 2023 MIASA Art Fellowship. It is a body of work comprising of socially conscious artworks and a documentary film titled Still Here: Story of Africa (now available on YouTube). This film explores the root causes of Africa’s current state. Africa suffers from the legacy of slavery, colonialism and political corruption. He believes these factors result in lack of opportunities for its youth pushing them to seek greener pastures dangerously through illegal migration.
#### Monica Bene Mutumi
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Bene3 the poet is a spoken word artist, fierce human right defender and an activist from Mukuru. Through the power of poetry, Bene3 teaches, entertain and educate the community on important issues such as police brutality, GBV, politics and mental health. Her extra ordinary talent haven’t gone unnoticed in 2022, Bene3 the poet was recognized for her exceptional artistry and he was nominated in two esteemed awards E360 and Jamhuri Kenya award, where she secured a distinguished position as the best spoken word artist of the year and 1st runners up respectively.
#### Papsher Babu
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I’m Kikuni Papy Victor Most known by popular Stage Name as Papsher Babu ni Babu, I’m artist multi-talented and Youth advocate for peace building /Youth advocate for refugees, children and the most marginalized people and also I’m Social entrepreneur Founder and CEO of Refugee Talent Group Centre (RTG) which is non formal educational organization aims to empower refugees and Ugandan through life skills, music,dance,art for social development and local integration. I’m passionate about humanitarian service I love serving people through my Talent. Original from Democratic Republic of Congo living in Uganda. As artist I used my voice and my body as media to promote Social peaceful coexistence I sing about Peace, love,unity, life, pain,happiness,hope, Entertain and educate
#### David Nahenda Tjyakala
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Storyteller in schools in Luanda. Street photographer. Writes about social and political situations in Angola. Director of documentaries about poverty in his country.
#### Vanessa Chisakula
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Vanessa Chisakula is an artist, speaker, and creative activist who employs art as a medium for advocacy. She perceives creativity as the connecting thread between art and social justice. Her writings aim to heal and speak truth to power. She has contributed to creating and facilitating safe spaces for women to creatively speak out about their political, social, and economic issues of concern in Zambia. She has conducted campaigns on young people’s participation in a functioning democracy, which led to her project on unity, free, and peaceful elections in the case of Zambia’s 2021 election, executed during a nonresidential fellowship. https://www.cipe.org/blog/2021/08/14/youth-perspective-from-zambia-amid-key-ele ctions/pe. She has been using her creativity to speak on issues of peace and has not only used her social media platforms but has been featured at the UN High-Level Global Conference on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes 2021 and also on Oxfam Imatter (Women and Peace Series).
#### Warren Nsoseka Lee
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As poet, writer and peace activist, I channel the essence of humanity and the sanctity of human life through verse, spoken word poetry and prose, infusing words and actions to inspire others to join in pursuit of a world woven with compassion and harmony. As a charismatic young leader I have championed several youth-led peacebuilding initiatives, including the “Youth and Culture Hub for Peace,” a platform for dialogue, healing and youth growth which, since 2017, has impacted over two thousand (2,000) displaced women and youth affected by the conflict in Anglophone Cameroon. I equally co-founded “Come Along Young People,” a biweekly hybrid newsletter with about 150 editions on various topics around peace, education of the girl child, youth growth and development aimed at keeping young people glued to context-based and educative articles during the Covid-19 lockdowns and thereafter. I have used sports, cinema and writing to promote social cohesion and mitigate escalation in conflict zones. In 2017, for example, I organized the SDGs Football Competition in Bui Division, creating space for over 5000 youths to interact, play in, and find sanctuary for healing. Today, I am the Founder of a non-profit, Community Peace Solutions (CPS), demonstrating my unwavering commitment to promoting a culture of peace, social cohesion and non-violence through its major program axis Community Peace Schools. I continue to actively engage diverse audiences on my social media platforms and provide livelihood support and employment to unskilled displaced youths through my social enterprise, Suiyen Services Limited, which deals with sanitation services. In education, I am is currently concluding his doctoral thesis aiming at an early warning and early response linguistic system for conflict. For my most recent publication, I am co-author of Songs of War, Songs of Peace, a poetry collection with over 80 poems on peace, justice and human dignity. My work is a testament to the power of art as a tool for positive change. I believe that words, in all renditions, have the capacity to bridge divides, foster understanding, and inspire action. By sharing stories, advocating for justice and peace, and challenging the status quo, I make an earnest effort to contribute to a more equitable and peaceful Africa. My work in exploring this potential for peacebuilding has brought me to work with young people in Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and my home country, Cameroon. I aim to contribute in creating a world where everyone matters and where women and children and thrive and feel safe and where everyone would have become active agents of peace.
#### Felicity Asibi
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Akwa Felicity Asibi is a professional, impact-driven, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and disciplined creative writer and spoken-word artist from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. She has raised funding for a Social Justice Advocacy Spoken Word Album titled “We are all Poets”, released in July 2023; the album seeks to empower especially girls and women to take up responsibilities across several sectors. Asibi currently volunteers with Jos Green Centre and Punchline Poetry Society: She is passionate about combating negative social norms, increasing women’s political participation, and achieving climate justice.
## 2023 Movement of the Year
Nominees
#### Concern for Action in our Community Ghana
#### Blessing Associates for Women and Children
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BAWAC Cameroon is a Young and dynamic Cameroonian Organization protecting women and children through Human Rights, Youth Development and Entrepreneurship, GBV prevention, Health, Nutrition/Shelter/NFI/WASH as well as Peace Building, Mediation and Conflict resolution. VISION A Dignified Life for ALL Women and Children. MISSION BAWAC supports underprivileged groups on GBV prevention, Health, Wealth creation, Security and sustainable peace using Community centered approach and Advocacy. CORE VALUES BAWAC is guided by three key principles summarized in Honesty and transparency for all beneficiaries, donors, Partners and team BAWAC. OBJECTIVES To promote and protect the rights of women and children. To help alleviate Poverty via self-help programs and sustainable livelihoods projects. To engage women in peace building and Conflict resolution. To prevent GBV and provide psychosocial support, social services and safe spaces for survivors. To promote Hygiene, Sanitation and Health programs and capacity building activities (Entrepreneurship). FOCUS Skills Development. Empowerment. GBV. Health. Human Rights and Democracy Frontline advocacy for minority groups Wealth Creation Trauma healing &Psychosocial Support Protection Monitoring. Peacebuilding processes. RETURN OF REFUGEES: Provide comprehensive, confidential psychosocial support Connect psychosocial support to reproductive health and socioeconomic support initiate multi – stakeholder reintegration program Ensure context sensitivity of livelihood program Engage local communities in stigma reduction We flop teacher training and support mechanisms and curricula to address rehabilitation and reintegration and broader PVE issues in schools. Engage local communities in stigma reduction Engage female religious authorities Encourage programming to help women and girls returnees rediscover different and positive aspects of their identity. Facilitate opportunities for them to pursue pro – social activities and discover alternative ways to fulfill their sense of purpose. Implement sustainable development solutions Initiate sustainable economic and employment development, including by working with the private private sector, to determine critical needs and potentials for new sectorial Development and vocational training for men and women Initiate multi- stakeholder reintegration programs, including employers, educators, and communities, to enhance access to education, job placement, and entrepreneurship. Avoid gendered or cultural assumptions about what kind of work women (and men) can or should do Conduct labor market assessments to inform job training and skills Development TARGET GROUP Rural women, Youths and vulnerable groups/Communities
#### Forum of Development and Democracy
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The Forum for Development and Democracy is a civil society organization in Tunisia based in the governorate of Mahdia since 2016 that works for the consolidation of the culture of citizenship and democracy and contributes to the achievement of development in various fields. It aims to: – sensitize young people – organize various events for youth and civil society activists – provide an appropriate framework for participatory actions. – Contribute to building a culture of human rights. – Protect the rights of children and support women’s rights . – Working to achieve sustainable development We are not only playing our role as a mediator between cytizens and the authority but also doing our best in lobbying to deffend many projects and social as well as economic and developmental needs. We worked with youths to build their career and skills. We also strengthened the economic situation of women. Besides, we participated in the political level by suggesting laws and being present in the parliament to defend our views and we succeeded in many cases. We were present in all dilemas mainly in the coronavirus epidemic by organizing awareness campaigns, distribute masks and gels as well as many other activities. To put it in a nutshell, we are trying to add a value to our community and make a positive change.
#### Escola dos direitos humanos e liderança comunitária Angola
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Escola dos direitos humanos e liderança comunitária Angola
#### Wahenga Youth Group
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Wahenga Youth Group Is a dynamic and creative consortium of visual and performing artists/activists based in the Kayole area of Nairobi, Kenya, with a focus on using art as a means to address social injustices and promote positive change within their community and beyond. Their diverse range of artistic activities, including graffiti, music, poetry, comedy, and acting, allows them to engage with a wide audience and use their art for advocacy and edutainment. The group’s collaboration with numerous local and international organizations and participation in various events and festivals demonstrates their commitment to making a positive impact on their community and society as a whole. Their efforts in civic, Human rights and political education, community cleanups, public spaces transformation, Environment conservation and mental health talks also reflect a holistic approach to community development. It’s impressive to hear about their awards and recognition, such as “Best Unknown Public Space” and “Best Courtyard in Changing Faces Competition” by Public Space Global and Public Space Network, as well as overall winner in the BAYER YOUTH SUMMIT in 2022. These accolades underscore their dedication to addressing social injustices and improving their community. Wahenga Youth Group is an inspiring example of how art and creativity can be harnessed for positive change and social impact in local communities. They’re supporters of the #BorderlessAfrica campaign by Africans Rising and have been actively engaged in collecting signatures for the petition both online and offline.
#### Centre Badilika
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The “Centre Badilika” is a women’s and community-based organization established since 2019 in the Democratic Republic of Congo to mobilize and advocate for human and environmental rights, particularly in rural areas and areas plagued by armed conflict. Led by Mrs. Patricia Kasoki, a young woman leader and grassroots organizer, this non-profit association: -Supervises nearly 1,830 young girls from North Kivu, particularly in sexual and reproductive health education with its “Hello Dada” program -Supervises nearly 782 rural women and 210 rural men in a community chat program for the promotion of good family practices but also the fight against discriminatory social practices, etc. -Organizes radio programs bringing ordinary citizens to participate in public debate and especially rural women pleading in favor of land reform for their access to land in the DRC. -Organizes mobilization and advocacy campaigns through direct and online actions, particularly for social and environmental justice, with particular emphasis on women’s public and political participation, gender equality as well as equity in this context of violence.
#### TOP\_BIORIM
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I’m an environmentalist by training, a senior technician specializing in the packaging and valorization of agricultural products. Founder of the TOP BIORIM company, which specializes in the production of natural fertilizers in Mauritania, I’m currently working for an NGO (Banlieue du Monde Mauritanie) as a youth officer. I set up a natural fertilizer production unit called TOP\_BIORIM in 2021. Currently, I’m in Morocco as part of a training program offered by the Moroccan International Cooperation. In 2017, I provided tutoring for senior high school students in Natural Science. In 2019, I embarked on agricultural entrepreneurship: I accompanied 130 women on good agricultural practices in the commune of Darel Avia as part of the Salam project piloted by the NGO banlieue du Monde Mauritanie. I’m a local development project coordinator with this Mauritanian organization. I’m in charge of communications for the African leadership programs in Mauritania, a network comprising 30 countries. In 2023, I represented Mauritania in the YALI DAKAR 100 Alumni/ 10000 candidates program in West Africa.
#### Zambia Malaria Youth Corps
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Our area of focus as the Zambia Malaria Youth Corps is to advocate for and drive action towards malaria elimination and expansion of universal health coverage (UHC) in Zambia. currently we have recruited about 9000 thousand plus youth across the country. As the Youth, we are raising awareness and community sensitization activities, as well as dissemination of malaria messages that drive end-malaria action. We are engaging in community level malaria prevention, control efforts as well as improve policy implementation. we re also bring about innovative Which scale up delivery of proven interventions, that promote prevention, diagnosis and treat malaria thereby saving lives. your vote will mean a lot to us in supporting our work. We are the youths to bring the Change we see thus, a proactive and productive mind starts with Us.
#### Raising Empowered Foundation
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we promote the reading culture, literacy, education, youth empowerment and more
#### Jeunesse et Emplois Verts pour une Économie Verte
#### The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa
**Categories:** Activism Award, Movement Building and Support
**Tags:** #AfricansRising
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### [Africans Rising condemns ongoing war in Sudan, declares Day of Solidarity (2nd December, 2023)](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condemns-ongoing-war-in-sudan-declares-day-of-solidarity-2nd-december-2023/)
**Published:** November 29, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** With little media attention, many are not even aware of it. We must not allow Sudan to be totally forgotten.
**Content:**
**(November 29, 2023)** – [Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity](https://www.africansrising.org) strongly condemns the death and destruction caused by the war in Sudan and calls for immediate cessation of hostilities. It has been eight months of trauma, bloodshed, terror, anguish, despair, sexual violence and rape against women and young girls since the fight between the two warring factions of the Sudan military – Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) broke out. This war is an outcome of failed political processes which has further plunged the country into one of the worst humanitarian crises. According to the latest reports by the [United Nations](https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/10/1142362), the death toll now stands at 9,000, over 5.6 million people have been displaced and another 25 million in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
With little media attention, many are not even aware of it. We must not allow Sudan to be totally forgotten. Those who escaped death by bullets, are now struggling to survive as they face acute hunger and starvation. For how long will this continue? We must act now! We are therefore calling on everyone across the globe to join us in demanding an end to the war in Sudan.
**Saturday 2nd December, 2023**, will be the **Day of Solidarity with Sudan** and we are coming out to raise awareness and show solidarity with our fellow Africans in Sudan. This day has been initiated by Africans Rising to bring international attention to the situation in Sudan and appeal to the conscience of Africans all over the world to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan. This follows our recently launched Pan-African Solidarity humanitarian initiative for Sudan aimed to rally and mobilise resources and other humanitarian assistance to support and prevent any further loss of life and indignity from this war to those in the country and refugee camps in the neighbouring countries.
“I am very disappointed by African governments for the total lack of support and solidarity on the war in Sudan. Are they waiting for Europeans and Americans to solve this issue? Upon all the deaths and destruction, there is little concern or action. This is unacceptable. African citizens must rise up to the occasion”, says Hardi Yakubu, Africans Rising Movement Coordinator.
- We encourage you to spread the word by sharing a picture online with the hashtags[ **\#StopSudanWar**](https://twitter.com/hashtag/StopSudanWar?src=hashtag_click)**,**[ **\#IamTheSudanRevolution**](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IamTheSudanRevolution?src=hashtag_click), and[ **\#SudanDay**](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SudanDay?src=hashtag_click).
- You can also make an impact by creating a 10-second video to raise awareness.
- You could also contribute to the cause by sending any material donations to any of the designated collection points in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan. Check details on this link:
- Send all your financial donations through the given donation channels on . Every contribution counts and helps make a difference in the lives of those affected by this war.
## For more information
Contact: OR
Cell: +254721707722
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**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
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### [Africans Rising commiserates with victims of Nigeria Army bombing & condemns the act by the army as barbaric](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-commiserates-with-victims-of-nigeria-army-bombing-condemns-the-act-by-the-army-as-barbaric/)
**Published:** December 8, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The Nigerian military carried out a drone strike on its own innocent citizens who had gathered for a religious festival. This is totally irresponsible and unacceptable.
**Content:**
**(7th December, 2023)** [**Africans Rising**](https://www.africansrising.org) mourns with Nigerian families whose relatives were killed in the recent bomb strike in Kaduna State. The Nigerian military carried out a drone strike on its own innocent citizens who had gathered for a religious festival. This is totally irresponsible and unacceptable. We strongl**y** condemn this act which claimed the lives of almost 100 people, mostly women and children. The claim by the Nigeria Chief of Army Staff that this was merely a mistake is ridiculous and must be rejected by all right-thinking people. This is not the first time the Nigeria military has committed such an atrocity. Similar incidents in Nasarawa and Zamfara states are still fresh in people’s minds. To date, no credible investigation has been conducted nor compensation paid to the victims of these occurrences.
We support the cry of the families and relatives of victims for justice. The government of Nigeria must ensure a thorough investigation into this matter as a matter of urgency. All those involved in this must be held to account. The Chief of Army Staff and all those in positions of authority who supervised this reckless abuse of lives must resign. We also demand compensation for all the survivors and the families of those killed as well as provision of medical and psychosocial support of the injured persons.
Justice must be served.
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
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### [Updates on the Pan-African Solidarity Action for Sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/updates-on-the-pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)
**Published:** December 7, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Pan-African Peacemakers Alliance (PAPA) team, a partner in this initiative and a member of Africans Rising paid a visit to Gorom refugee camp on November 12th, 2023
**Content:**
**Pan-African Peacemakers Alliance (PAPA)** team, a partner in this initiative and a member of Africans Rising paid a visit to Gorom refugee camp on November 12th, 2023 to assess the condition of Sudanese refugees who had fled their country due to the ong-going war. The team aimed to evaluate the situation and explore ways to assist those in need. Unfortunately, most of the refugees in this refugee camp are living in appalling conditions; they lack basic necessities such as **clothing, beddings, foodstuffs, cooking utensils, cooking oil, medical resources, menstrual supplies, or first aid kits, proper shelter** and have mental health disorders and other medical conditions. There is also a high risk of disease outbreaks given the condition of overcrowding in the camp and poor sanitation. Despite the “adequate security” being provided, the refugees’ lives are still at a risk due to the lack of proper support.
Unfortunately, the team that had visited the camp was detained by security personnel who neither wanted anyone to film nor take images of the refugees or interview them about their conditions. The security personnel deleted all those photos and videos taken by the team and instructed them to leave the camp immediately. The refugees are in dire need of humanitarian assistance and we appeal to everyone to support them both materially and financially to restore their dignity and stop any further loss of life.
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**The Freedom Movement Uganda**, a partner in this initiative and a member of Africans Rising held a [press conference](https://youtu.be/i0BJmfMDvyU?si=wstaVkWobDdgr0uP) on the 9th November and highlighted the humanitarian crisis and plight of the survivors of this war. They called on their fellow Ugandans to continue taking action by sending both material and financial donations of any size and amount to support lives at risk. More items were donated during this event.
- They received clothes, including some beddings for babies. And all total to 160 items.
- 3 bottles of Liquid soap, 4 plates and a bottle
- Pledges and more awareness raising materials.
- 74 items, clothes, bedsheets, babyshows among others
- 6 caps
- 10kg maize flour
- 10 packs Sanitary towels
- 3 litres cooking oil
- 1 pack diapers of 41 pieces
- Pairs of shoes,
- 1 mosquito net
- 1 pack tissues
## Donate
You too can make a difference by sending your donations. Learn more on the items you can give, the drop off points, donation channels and any other
[Donate here](https://www.africansrising.org/pan-african-solidarity-act)[In case you missed, read and watch the recording of the launch here.](https://www.africansrising.org/we-cannot-forget-about-sudan-launch-of-pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)
## Featured stories
In solidarity with[ Sudan](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sudan?src=hashtag_click), #[AfricansRising](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AfricansRising?src=hashtag_click) movement launched a humanitarian initiative to support the survivors displaced by the on-going war.
### UBC Television
### BBC
### Delta
[](https://www.africansrising.org/pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)Campaigns and Advocacy
### [ Pan-African Solidarity Action for Sudan ](https://www.africansrising.org/pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)
Africans Rising invites you to be part of the Pan-African Solidarity for Sudan so as to quickly rally and mobilize resources and other humanitarian assistance to support and prevent any further loss of life
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)
### [ 5 things you can do for Sudan on the Day of Solidarity ](https://www.africansrising.org/5-things-you-can-do-for-sudan-on-the-day-of-solidarity/)
On December 2, 2023 (Saturday), we are coming out to raise awareness and show solidarity with our fellow Africans in Sudan. The 8-month-old war has so far killed thousands and displaced millions.
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/5-things-you-can-do-for-sudan-on-the-day-of-solidarity/)
**Categories:** Activities Report, Reports and Publications
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### [King Charles’ “sorrow and regret” are meaningless unless they are linked with formal apology and reparations for historical crimes](https://www.africansrising.org/king-charles-sorrow-and-regret-are-meaningless-unless-they-are-linked-with-formal-apology-and-reparations-for-historical-crimes/)
**Published:** November 1, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Speaking on behalf of the Movement Coordinator, Ancel Langwa, the Engagement and Collaboration Lead said,
**Content:**
Africans Rising takes note of the visit of the British Monarch, King Charles III to Kenya in his first trip to Africa since ascending the throne. In his remarks, the King is reported to have expressed his “deep regret and sorrow” about the crimes committed against African people by his country. It must be made clear to the King that his expression of regret is totally meaningless without a formal apology and payment of reparations for those crimes that he admits were committed, namely slavery, colonialism and neo-colonialism.
Kenya was one of the places where the brutality and violence of British colonial crimes in Africa manifested quite glaringly. We remember the suppression of the Mau Mau movement in Kenya, a freedom-seeking organization that fought against the oppressive and violent occupation of their land. But this was neither isolated in its occurrence nor exceptional in its brutality. For hundreds of years, the British colonial empire exploited, pillaged our lands, raped our women, killed our children and dehumanized our peoples both in and out of Africa. The horrors of slavery and its enduring legacy in the institutions, structures and systems at the local and global levels are a constant reminder of the historical crimes of empire. These are crimes that can never be forgotten on the altar of tokenist overtures designed to use puppet regimes to sanitize this relationship and hoodwink our people, no matter how many red carpets their puppets spread for them.
The African people – in the continent and in the diaspora – are united in our demand for restitution, reparations and accountability for historical and ongoing crimes of slavery, racism, colonialism and neo-colonialism.
Africans Rising through the [\#ReRightHistory campaign](https://www.africansrising.org/rerighthistory/) wrote to the late Queen Elizabeth, mother and predecessor of the visiting King Charles. This letter was hoisted on the houses of Parliament by brave activists who faced various levels of legal harassment. The current monarch has the unique opportunity to address the demands and concerns of the African peoples. We reiterate the demands of that November 2020 letter as follows;
- Acknowledge and accept responsibility of harm and human cost of slavery and colonialism
- Tender a formal apology for colonial crimes and atrocities committed
- Pay Reparations for historical injustices and slavery
- Return the stolen art works
Addressing these demands will be a good first step towards a future of mutual respect and cordial relations. Otherwise this visit is just another ruse to advance the interests of the empire and continue the exploitation, which we on the other hand have a duty to resist.
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, KingCharles, ReRightHistory
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### [5 things you can do for Sudan on the Day of Solidarity](https://www.africansrising.org/5-things-you-can-do-for-sudan-on-the-day-of-solidarity/)
**Published:** November 23, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** On December 2, 2023 (Saturday), we are coming out to raise awareness and show solidarity with our fellow Africans in Sudan. The 8-month-old war has so far killed thousands and displaced millions.
**Content:**
### 5 things you can do for Sudan on the Day of Solidarity
Fellow Africans, the war in Sudan between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has claimed almost 10000 lives. Millions are displaced and are living in refugee camps with little to no basic supplies. It has been eight months since the war broke out, and there is no end in sight. And it is a humanitarian catastrophe. With little media attention, many are not even aware.
On December 2, 2023 (Saturday), we are coming out to raise awareness and show solidarity with our fellow Africans in Sudan. The 8-month-old war has so far killed thousands and displaced millions. For those who escaped death by bullets, they are now struggling to escape death by hunger. We must act.
1. **Organize a night vigil** to commemorate the victims of the war. And demand an end to the war. #StopSudanWar
2. **A peace March** in your community or country. #March4Sudan
3. **Do a placard** with the hashtags #IstandwithSudan and #StopSudanWar … **take a picture** and upload to your social media. Tag Africans Rising
4. **Record a short video of yourself** shouting #IstandwithSudan #StopSudanWar, upload to your social media. Tag @AfricansRising
5. **Do an outreach to collect material donations** such as clothes, bags of rice, uncooked food items etc for the Pan-African Solidarity Action for Sudan. [www.africansrising.org/pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan ](http://www.africansrising.org/pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)Or donate your own items to the Pan-African Solidarity Action for Sudan.
Call the following numbers: Kenya +254723133329; Uganda +256780228052; South Sudan +211917823838;
[ Register your solidarity activity here ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnBprIJb1zZjJhidmkYEf30uN2kszSYHVOPfANym_Iq5bmRQ/viewform)
You can let us know if you need any form of support.
**Categories:** Actions, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
**Tags:** solidarityforsudan, stopthewar, sudan, sudansolidarityday
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### [Call for Nominations for 2023 Activism Awards](https://www.africansrising.org/call-for-nominations-for-2023-activism-awards/)
**Published:** October 24, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In its 5th edition, Africans Rising will present three awards: Activist of the Year, Movement of the Year and Artistic Activist of the Year.
**Content:**
**(20 October, 2023**) – Over the years, African Activists have been on the frontline of change and have actively been involved in the fight for an Africa that is united, just, peaceful and dignified. [Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity](https://africansrising.org) launched its annual [awards initiative](https://www.africansrising.org/ActivismAwards/) on **Monday 16 October, 2023.** Started in 2019, the Africans Rising Activism Awards serves the purpose of amplifying and advancing the work of African activists and movements, highlighting activism as a critical means of positive change in African communities.
In its 5th edition, Africans Rising will present three awards: **Activist of the Year, Movement of the Year** and **Artistic Activist of the Year.** For each category, two final nominees will be chosen to represent each of the African regions – North Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, and the diaspora for a total of 36 nominees. This award initiative showcases activism as a worthy cause in African society and aims to inspire similar actions among other civil society actors on the continent and in the diaspora.
*“The Africans Rising Activism Awards are not meant to create competition among activists nor to show who is a better activist. They are our own small way of recognizing the work of our people who put their lives on the line for the betterment of everyone. All of them deserve recognition”, says Hardi Yakubu, Africans Rising Movement Coordinator.*
Find out more about the Africans Rising Activism Awards, details on eligibility and how to participate on [www.africansrising.org/ActivismAwards/](http://www.africansrising.org/ActivismAwards/).
#### To nominate from each category, fill out the nomination forms below for the 2023 Activism Awards : [English ](https://forms.gle/PZfSrcA7rdL6kpqt6)[French](https://forms.gle/9S3xyytXM7w4Xu9o9) [Portuguese](https://forms.gle/6y4MByo6NALBoPWr8) [Swahili](https://forms.gle/5gy6zbW8m6S6E8XW8) [Arabic](https://bit.ly/3ScesXj)
Africans Rising is proud to support and connect African activists to a larger network of their colleagues committed to promoting social justice across the continent and in the diaspora. The Africans Rising Activism of the Year awards helps to strengthen that network and bring attention to the activists and organizers striving for change in their communities. For queries or comments about the Activism Awards, please email .
**About Africans Rising**
Africans Rising is a global Pan-African solidarity Movement with a membership exceeding 42,000 individuals and over 800 organisational members hailing from more than 150 countries worldwide.
Africans Rising calls on everybody to join the movement by [registering as a member](https://africansrising.org/take-action/member/). You can support the sustainability of our Pan-African Movement by becoming a donor through our giving platforms at .
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**Categories:** News and Media, Press release
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### [We cannot forget about Sudan: Launch of Pan-African Solidarity Action for Sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/we-cannot-forget-about-sudan-launch-of-pan-african-solidarity-action-for-sudan/)
**Published:** September 29, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Talking about UN efforts to stop the war in Sudan, Kak Ruot, one of the panelists and a Youth Peace Building Coordinator working with UNHCR said that in the last one month,
**Content:**
Africans Rising has officially launched the Pan-African Solidarity Action for Sudan. This was during a virtual event that took place on 28th September, 2023.
Speaking on behalf of the Movement Coordinator, Ancel Langwa, the Engagement and Collaboration Lead said, “being a people’s movement, and one of the major outcomes of the All Africans Movement Assembly (AAMA) that took place in Arusha, Tanzania in 2022, Africans Rising created the Pan-African Solidarity Action Network to be able to support Africans in distress”.
She added that the action will start in countries in East Africa due to their proximity to Sudan. The people would then donate their personal items to show solidarity to our fellow Africans in Sudan.
Talking about UN efforts to stop the war in Sudan, Kak Ruot, one of the panelists and a Youth Peace Building Coordinator working with UNHCR said that in the last one month, there has been a bit of progress citing the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Sudan who has been touring the neighbouring countries in effort to galvanise support that would lead into negotiations. He further noted that there are still skirmishes within Khartoum with two parties in conflict still engaging in the fight though not as intense as before. There is pressure from neighbouring countries to ensure that negotiations proceed and they are telling the generals that there is no winner in war but should give room for negotiations. Currently South Sudan is experiencing an influx of refugees and the spill is likely to be felt by Egypt, Chad and Ethiopia if the issue is not resolved. As such, relevant actors including AU and IGAD are trying to bring the warring parties and the Sudanese authorities on the negotiation table because the hierarchy of the negotiations is the Sudanese government.
Part of his recommendations include:
- Finding the root cause of the conflict
- To have a common ground to put down their grievances
- Bringing Civil Society of Sudan on board
- Engaging the two generals and political force
- The need to have a permanent ceasefire
Sharing his views, Sohiel Elsayed, a Sudanese national said the current war in Sudan is beyond the generals of the Sudanese army and the paramilitary force. He noted that the crisis concerns food security and also due to the colossal amount of natural resources that Sudan is endowed with hence the country has been politically abducted and kidnapped. Some foreign and African countries are fueling the war in Sudan in order to grab the resources. He was convinced there was also a connection to the former ruler Omar Bashir, underscoring the complex nature of the conflict. Meanwhile civilians continue to suffer.
Zam Zam Haroun**,** an activist from Alfasher North Darfur and one of the panelists said, “after the UN Security Council 78 session, it is clear the world has agreed in one voice to stop the war in Sudan; the situation and intensity of fighting is called down and some government institutions have resumed work, including the banking systems”. She added that some of the efforts made include: helping Vulnerable Communities Organization, distribution of Dignity Kits for two Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) gathering centers in El Fasher town. She concluded by saying that:
- Africans Rising can complement these efforts by planning to continue the distribution of Dignity Kits and providing psychosocial support to the girls and women affected by the conflict
- Establish fora for women groups to identify the gaps for women led CSOs to enhance their capacity to respond to the emergency
- Coordinate and collaborate with the relevant entities.
Atab Shahid, a participant from Darfur region, said the situation in Sudan is catastrophic with a significant shortage of relief materials, life-saving medicine, and violations against civilians. He then urged Pan-Africans to form pressure mechanisms on the government of Sudan, African neighbours and address the international community with the need to stop war immediately in order to save the people and begin to have a constructive dialogue. They need to allow the international community to provide relief support especially in the Darfur region which is mostly affected.
Talking about the coordination and the different collection points, Yoal Gatkuoth, John Mbaziira and Anne Osamba emphasized on the fact that as Africans we cannot leave the protection and support of Africans to the western world. This is the time to show solidarity to our African brothers and sisters in Sudan. We need to make a statement that we shall never allow war and crimes against humanity to prevail when we are silent.
The Resource Mobilisation Lead of Africans Rising, Dorothy Adebanjo said it’s time for Africans to stand up in solidarity for one and all. With this, she presented the different financial donation platforms (**[Orange Money Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/), [Mpesa](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/), [MTN Ghana](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/), [Bank card](https://dashboard.flutterwave.com/donate/pjtgzcwmkwur), [PayPal ](https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=jYhxn6SWawM0uFhgh6qDhSMYFOl_9Rr6ljrfrrBU6aMmaQTdsDmH1uePd3K7HZpFUK0fASatpWWM5kf9)**and[ **Bitcoin**](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)).
The event ended with a call on all present to make material and financial donations for Sudan and some pledges made on the spot included 70kgs of Kenyan rice from Tobias and friends, 50 dollars from Aneth and 25kgs rice from Anne Rose among others.
### Donate
For more information on where to drop your items and send your financial donations:
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### Facebook live
Watch the launch here
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**Categories:** Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
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### [African Unity: The Answer to African Democracy ](https://www.africansrising.org/african-unity-the-answer-to-african-democracy/)
**Published:** September 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Are we going back to the 1960(s), what do Coups mean to African democracy? These questions were asked by the Africans Rising coordinator, Hardi Yakubu
**Content:**
Are we going back to the 1960(s), what do Coups mean to African democracy? These questions were asked by the Africans Rising coordinator, Hardi Yakubu in his opening remarks as he set the pace for discussions during a webinar organised by Africans Rising on the 15th of September 2023, on the theme, “Military Coups in Africa and the future of African democracy.
After introducing the panellists who had been selected from different African countries, they all took turns to elaborate on the issue of military coups in Africa.
Dr. Wada Nafiou from Niger elucidated on the different coups that Niger has experienced with the 4th and recent one being the coups of 26th June 2023. Dr. Wada further explained that when the military takes over it is democracy going backwards with civilians suffering the consequences. This includes bad governance, financial crisis, lack of free movement and electricity.
Following suit, Theresa from Gabon spoke about the current coups in Gabon. She said, “when democracy fails, then the military needs to take over the responsibility”. She added that the transition is prioritising the needs of the people.
On her part, Denis Ayebere says politics in Africa has been militarized and that African problems require African solutions.
At the end of the discussions, some of the recommendations arrived at include:
- Decolonising the mind of Africans
- Other African countries should be able to support a fellow country in distress.
- African liberation is needed.
- The need for collective solidarity for unity is strength. Ubuntu should not just be a philosophy on paper.
While closing the discussions, Africans Rising coordinator, Hardi Yakubu said, “we don’t just need to talk but see what actions can be taken and show solidarity across Africa. As such we need to critically analyse coups in their own substance to prevent those who take out oppressors from becoming oppressors themselves because it is only in unison that we can achieve what we have set out for ourselves”.
**Categories:** Blog, News and Media, Reports and Publications
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### [Africans Rising condemns ongoing genocide in Gaza and calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and the occupation](https://www.africansrising.org/freedom-for-palestinians/)
**Published:** October 12, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity is horrified at the reckless disregard for life and human rights in the rapidly escalating war in the Gaza strip.
**Content:**
[Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity](https://www.africansrising.org) condemns the loss of civilian life and reckless disregard for human rights in Gaza and Israel. Targeting civilians in a war is a crime, condemnable and against international law. The latest outbreak of war has now claimed over 1500 in Gaza and 1300 people in Israel since the attack by Hamas on Saturday 7th October 2023. We are horrified by the civilian toll and call for a cessation of hostilities and for Israel to end the siege on Gaza immediately. We also call for Hamas to release civilian hostages taken during the Saturday attack. All perpetrators of war crimes against international law be they Israeli army or armed Palestinian resistance forces should be held to account. Ultimately, to achieve sustainable peace, the occupation must end.
We condemn the indiscriminate bombing by Israel of residential facilities, hospitals, worship centers, schools and entire neighborhoods in Gaza. In addition, the Israeli occupying power has enforced a siege on Gaza cutting off electricity, food and water to the 2.2 million civilians half of them being children. The apartheid regime seems to have weaponised the grief of Israeli victims to commit genocide and collective punishment on the Palestinian people. Public pronouncements of Israeli officials and their American and European backers point to this. These are war crimes and crimes against humanity in international law.
“**Our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinian people” – Nelson Mandela.**
Africans Rising is not oblivious of the root causes of this conflict. Israel has maintained a system of brutal oppression on the people of Palestine for over 75 years. Prominent human rights bodies including [Amnesty International](https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2022/02/israels-system-of-apartheid/), [Human Rights Watch](https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/07/19/israeli-apartheid-threshold-crossed) and [Israeli Human Rights organization, BTselem](https://www.btselem.org/publications/fulltext/202101_this_is_apartheid) have investigated and produced unimpeachable evidence of a system of apartheid being enforced by Israel on the Palestinian population. This involves among others the maintenance of a degrading system of law for the Palestinians who are subject to wanton arrests, daily surveillance, raids on communities, demolition of Palestinian homes to make way for illegal settlements, starvation, murder of children and women. And all these are happening with the full support of American and European leaders who have little humanity to even acknowledge the loss of Palestinian lives.
However, the people of Palestine continue to resist apartheid and settler colonialism. As Africans, we are very familiar with the conditions of colonialism and apartheid and it is our duty to support the struggle of the Palestinian people and all colonized peoples for their liberation and freedom.
We therefore demand;
1. An immediate cessation of hostilities to allow for much needed humanitarian response
2. That Israel must end the siege on Gaza. Cutting basic supplies to a civilian population is inhumane and is a war crime in international law.
3. That Hamas should releases civilian hostages in its custody and allow them to reunite with their families
4. That the United States and Europe should stop fuelling the war through the supply of weapons to the occupier to murder the civilian population of Gaza.
5. That Israel must end the occupation and its apartheid system.
6. That the International Criminal Court (ICC) must expedite and update the world on the war crimes investigation opened in 2021 into the Occupied Palestinian Territories and appropriate actions be taken immediately
**Categories:** News and Media, Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** #freedom, #freepalestine, #Pelestine
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### [Africans Rising applauds the people of Liberia on peaceful elections ](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-applauds-the-people-of-liberia-on-peaceful-elections/)
**Published:** October 13, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising would like to congratulate the people of Liberia for turning out in large numbers and particularly for their peaceful participation in the general elections.
**Content:**
On Tuesday, 10th October 2023, fellow Africans in Liberia went to the polls for their Presidential and Parliamentary elections. Africans Rising would like to congratulate the people of Liberia for turning out in large numbers and particularly for their peaceful participation in the general elections.
The people have exercised their democratic right and we believe they voted consciously. Africans Rising affirms our unflinching support to fellow Africans in Liberia. As they await the final tallying and official declaration of the results by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC), we ask all the citizens to remain calm and promote peace. We call on the NEC to continue carrying out its constitutional role in ensuring free, fair, verifiable and transparent elections without interference from either internal or external forces. Let the will of the people reign.
We also urge all election players and actors to refrain from announcing unofficial results and making any inflammatory utterances that could incite the citizens to post-election violence.
In the event of any grievances and contestation with the electoral process, we recommend the political parties to use all the existing resolution mechanisms available to address any complaints.
We stand ready to support in any way to promote unity, justice, peace and dignity in Liberia and elsewhere in Africa.
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**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #Liberia, elections, Peace
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### [Economic Justice the path to Sustainable Development for Africans](https://www.africansrising.org/economic-justice-the-path-to-sustainable-development-for-africans/)
**Published:** June 28, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising will be organising a town hall event at 2pm GMT on the 20th of July 2024 on the theme Economic Justice: A Path Towards Sustainable Development.
**Content:**
Africans Rising will be organising a town hall event at 2pm GMT on the 20th of July 2024 on the theme Economic Justice: A Path Towards Sustainable Development. Being one of the five pillars of the movement, Economic justice is crucial for social justice, ensuring fair distribution of wealth and resources. Despite Africa’s economic potential, many face challenges like poverty and inequality.
The town hall on economic justice aims to explore this aspect and discuss strategies for promoting economic empowerment and prosperity for all Africans.
The objectives of the event include:
- raising awareness,
- examining root causes of economic injustice,
- emphasising gender equality, identifying policy recommendations,
- creating a platform for knowledge sharing,
- discussing the role of government, civil society organisations, and the private sector in promoting economic justice initiatives.
The event will be conducted as a virtual panel discussion involving activists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs and any African who is interested in promoting economic justice and empowerment in Africa. The discussions will be enriched with a question and answer session.
[ Register & Join-us ](https://bit.ly/ARTownHall)
**Categories:** Events, Webinar
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### [Africans Rising Members in Southern Africa Discuss Issues Affecting the Region](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-members-in-southern-africa-discuss-issues-affecting-the-region/)
**Published:** June 29, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
The civic space in the Southern African region is shrinking with different countries in the region going through diverse unpleasant situations. This was revealed during the southern African regional consultation organised by Africans Rising on the 28th of June 2024. In Zambia there is no freedom of expression and assembly.
In Mozambique, almost all peaceful demonstrations of the people were violently interrupted by the police. The only successful demonstration that has been carried out in the country was when the people were protesting against high internet prices.
In Eswatini, the civic space can be defined as the lack of the rule of law. Recently there was serious unrest in the country with the civil society demanding for democracy but an order was sent to security officers to shoot and kill protesters and many people were killed.
In his opening remarks, the Africans Rising Engagement and Collaboration Officer, Prince Akpa said “the aim of the regional consultation is to get suggestions and ideas from members on issues they would like to be discussed during the upcoming All Africans Movement Assembly, AAMA”.
Edifying members on the AAMA, Prince stated that “AAMA is the gathering of African people everywhere to discuss issues affecting Africa so as to build a better future”.
The virtual event as moderated by Africans Rising Engagement and Collaboration Officer Prince Akpa, had two question and answer sessions facilitated by an AR member, Peter Chikwampu, during which AR members in Southern Africa provided answers to the following questions:
1. **What issues should be considered for discussion at the All African Movement Assembly?**
- The issue of accountability of African leaders and compliance with the AU and national human rights mechanisms?
- Empowering the young people to engage in politics
- Peace and Security and how the young people and women through the local resources that are available in the East African Region or in Africa, since the outsourced support from the west, seems as if they dont want us to move from the challenges that we are having.
- How can we use the African indigenous knowledge (AIK) to ensure there is peace, security, African Rights and how best can we use the AIK that our forefathers used to fight for our freedom and were successful.
- The issue of borderless Africa is very key and we must talk about industrialisation of Africa utilisation of our resources
- Ecological justice, a borderless Africa, political and economical sovereignty
- Sharing of creative strategies that we can use to approach and drive the agenda of Borderless Africa.
- The issue of preserving and promoting African culture and arts
- One African Currency
2. **What do you think the new strategy of AR should look like in the next 5 years?**
- The new strategy should include leadership development to help nurture young leaders across Africa to take on roles in Governance, Activism and community organisation.
- Thinking of promoting values like Ubuntu, harambee, Black lion (Ethiopia), etc that we liberate ourselves from Western orientation.
- The strategy should also include economic empowerment programs to enhance sustainable development of its members and help in funding the movement.
- Peace education
- Political education for its members
3. **AR has a vision to be fully funded by Africans to enhance ownership. What strategies can AR explore to achieve this?**
- Selling of AR merchandise, this can be done online and also physical during AR events.
- Engage in country level fundraising.
- Engage the diaspora.
4. **Which Organisation/Movement would like to be a part of the Borderless Africa Movement in their region?**
- AMANI: Africa Creative Defence Network
- African Students for Liberty
5. **What is the Civic space like in your region/country? Gender? Youth?**
- The civic space is shrinking with different situations in each country as explained above.
6. **What are the burning issues in your region/country that need collective action? And how can movements work together to collectively address it?**
- The arrest and detention of activists.
7. **How do members feel about the activities of the movement with regards to the region. What would they like to see in terms of engagement?**
- We feel engaged as Wahenga Youth Group having participated in the Activism awards, Borderless Africa campaign and Africa Liberation Week Activities including the Borderless Africa Convening in Lusaka Zambia.
- Sensitise more youths to join the movement
- Regional Secretariat representatives
8. **What are the major setbacks to the work of movements and in what ways can AR intervene?**
- The issue of capacity building and sustainability of member organisations.
- Financial support
9. **What is working in your country and why is it working?**
- The resilience of people in the face of challenges.
10. **What Opportunities exist for collaboration amongst AR members?**
- Exchange programs, networking and collaboration amongst organisations doing related activities.
- Creation of WhatsApp groups to get everyone on board.
**Categories:** AAMA, Regional Consultation
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### [Africans Rising Members in North Africa Consult Ahead of AAMA](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-members-in-north-africa-consult-ahead-of-aama/)
**Published:** July 19, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In the build-up to the All-Africans Movement Assembly, AAMA 2024 to take place in Ghana in August, Africans Rising continues with its series of regional consultations to get the pulse of issues affecting their members in the different regions of Africa.
**Content:**
In the build-up to the All-Africans Movement Assembly, AAMA 2024 to take place in Ghana in August, Africans Rising continues with its series of regional consultations to get the pulse of issues affecting their members in the different regions of Africa. After Central Africa, East, West and South Africa, it was the turn of North Africa on the 18th of July 2024 to identify issues affecting the region.
According to Salma Hosseiny, Africans Rising representative for North Africa, “the regional consultation is a mobilisation platform for movements and members to be engaged, network, share ideas, promote collaboration, seek ideas on how to enhance movement building, re-establish connections and relationships with organisations and movements and build a sustainable plan moving forward”.
Elucidating on AAMA, Africans Rising Engagement and Collaboration Lead, Ancel Langwa, said “AAMA would be an avenue to reimagine the future of Africa. AAMA 2024 will bring together pan-Africanists and like minded Africans to imagine what the Africa we want should look like. So, we will put our ideas together to work towards achieving this”.
Ancel then went further to talk about the Kilimanjaro Declaration (KD) and the pillars of Africans Rising. She said when AR was founded many years ago, the KD was instituted but when AR and members met in Arusha, Tanzania in 2022, an updated version of the KD was drafted known as the KD 2.0. This revised version of the KD includes issues affecting the daily life of Africans including:
- Expanding space for civic and political expansion
- Fighting for gender equality
- Fighting for climate and environmental justice as well as ecological justice in general.
- Fighting for a borderless Africa (Africa unity campaign)
- Fighting against all forms of slavery and human trafficking
- Economic justice
“All Africans Rising members prior to joining the movement need to sign the KD”, noted Ancel
This was followed by a question and answer session facilitated by Salma Hosseiny to get ideas from members on possible issues of discussion as follows:
1)What issues do you think can be discussed during the AAMA ?
- Debt forgiveness
- Accessing the manipulation of the international “aid” sector
2\) What should the new strategy of AR look like?
- Ethical governance
- Limitations to the rule of law
- Borderless Africa
- Single African Currency
3\) AR has a vision to be fully funded by Africans to enhance ownership. What strategies can AR explore to achieve this?
- Self funding
- Look for donors
- Contribution from members
4\) Which organisation will like to join the Borderless Africa campaign?
- YILT AFRICA which focuses on youth empowerment through industry and innovation.
5\) What is your movement/org focused on?
- Africa In Motion is advocating for the adoption of the Equal Trade Certification into national trade policies of all African governments
6\) What is the Civic space like in your region/country?
- No specific answer was provided to this question but we all know that reports have noted the recurrent issue of racism in North Africa where we have seen African youths from other countries struggling to move to Europe via Northern African countries but have been subjected to punitive inhuman treatments.
7\) What are the burning issues in your region/country that need collective action? And how can movements work together to collectively address it?
- Poverty
- Youth unemployment
- Misinformation/disinformation, migration in Africa is often country to country and not the racist and misperceived notions of “people on boats” invading Europe etc.
- Unequal international trade system
8\) How do members feel about the activities of the movement with regards to the region. What would they like to see in terms of engagement?
- The engagement deserves more focus instead of addressing too many issues at the same time
- Focus on the root cause of all other challenges faced by African population
9\) What are the major setbacks to the work of movements and in what ways can AR intervene?
- Lack of awareness, distraction by religion, entertainment, etc.
10\) What Opportunities exist for collaboration amongst AR members?
- Almost all countries in Africa are facing the same challenges. So collaboration could be eased by targeting one issue at a time and put it at continental level.
The representative of AR in North Africa Salma Hosseiny concluded the conversations by appreciating all present and said all contributions made will be drafted and shared ahead of AAMA.
Members were then asked to share their contacts for the creation of a WhatsApp group where they can continue sharing ideas and network.
**Categories:** AAMA, Regional Consultation
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### [Alarming Escalation of State Repression in Zimbabwe Ahead of 44th SADC Summit ](https://www.africansrising.org/alarming-escalation-of-state-repression-in-zimbabwe-ahead-of-44th-sadc-summit/)
**Published:** August 8, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** As part of the ongoing efforts to address the crackdown on human rights defenders, democracy activists, and opposition political members in Zimbabwe ahead of the 44th SADC Heads of State Summit,
**Content:**
As part of the ongoing efforts to address the crackdown on human rights defenders, democracy activists, and opposition political members in Zimbabwe ahead of the 44th SADC Heads of State Summit, Africans Rising together with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Africa, have drafted a statement condemning the human rights violations and the targeting of individuals while reminding the Zimbabwean government of its domestic and international human rights obligations.
The statement released on Tuesday morning has generated signatures from close to 50 CSOs across Africa.
The statement addresses the following:
- Zimbabwe’s state-sponsored repression, including abductions, arbitrary arrests, and unjust denial of bail, is causing alarm among human rights and civil society organizations. This escalation is particularly concerning ahead of the 44th session of the SADC Summit, which is scheduled for 17 August 2024.
- The crackdown on the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) exemplifies this repression, as armed police violently disrupted a peaceful gathering, subjecting unarmed students to beatings and arrests.
- Over 77 democracy activists are currently in pre-trial detention, with some being severely beaten and tortured.
- The judiciary and law enforcement agencies are being weaponized to prosecute and persecute political opponents, signalling an alarming escalation of domestic repression.
- Extrajudicial killings have also increased, with several opposition members abducted, tortured, and killed following the August 2023 elections. Recent death threats from Zimbabwe’s Information Minister, Mr. Jenfan Muswere, accusing opposition and civil society organizations of planning to instigate chaos and subversive activities exacerbate fears.
Human rights and civil society organizations across the African continent are deeply concerned about the severe restriction of civic space and the systematic erosion of fundamental freedoms in Zimbabwe.
This is happening at a time when Africans Rising will be hosting the largest gathering of people of African descent to deliberate on major worrying issues that Africans continue to face across the continent and in the diaspora. The assembly to be held from the **29th – 31st August, 2024** at the **Hill View Guest Center** in **Accra, Ghana,** will be under the theme **“Towards Pan-African Solidarity: United We Stand, Divided We Fall”.** This theme is a call for Africans everywhere to rise up and support one another in times of distress and explore the systemic inter-relations between these issues affecting Africa, aiming to develop solutions, campaigns, and processes that are intersectional in addressing these issues.
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
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### [Winners of 2024 Activism Awards](https://www.africansrising.org/winners-of-2024-activism-awards-announced/)
**Published:** September 30, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** On the evening of August 31st, the Pan-African Gala and Award night ceremony was held as one of the key events during the AAMA.
**Content:**
## Activism Award Winners Announcement
On the evening of August 31st, the Pan-African Gala and Award night ceremony was held as one of the key events during the AAMA. We recognized and honored African activism through the presentation of three awards: ’Activist of the Year’, ‘Movement of the Year’, and the ‘Artistic Activist of the Year’. The awards support individuals and movements, aiming to bring positive societal change. We believe that activists deserve to be recognized and celebrated for their selfless efforts in pushing for a better continent for all. This year marked the 6th anniversary of the awards initiative.
## 2024 Activist of the Year Winners
### In the activist of the year award category, Seth Tsongo from the Democratic Republic of Congo was named the Winner
 Seth Tsongo winner
followed by **Mwami Samuel** from Zambia who came in second,
 Mwani Samuel 1st runner up
and **Adel Azoun** from Tunisia took third place.
 Adel Azouni 2nd runner up
## 2024 Movement of the Year Winners
### In the Movement of the Year award category, Hand In Hand from Cameroon was named the winner,
followed by **Equal Education** from South Africa. **Sanitized Communities Konnect Foundation** from Ghana took third place
## 2024 Artistic Activist of the Year Winners
### Mwiza Zulu from Zambia was named the winner in the final category for Artistic Activist of the Year.
Blanchard Bosey and Schela Mutaka, both from the Democratic Republic of Congo, came in second and third respectively.
Each winner was given an award plaque, Africans Rising Souvenir and USD 1,000 prize for the winner, while the first and second runners-up received USD 500 and USD 300 respectively.
 2024 Africans Rising Activism Award Winners
At the same time the winners of 2023 Africans Rising Activism Awards were also unveiled and similar awards presented to them. Read more about these winners here:
 2023 Africans Rising Activism Awards Winners
**Categories:** Activism Award
**Tags:** activismaward
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### [Africans Rising Decry the Muting of Democracy in Ghana ](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-decry-the-muting-of-democracy-in-ghana/)
**Published:** October 3, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The violation of the human rights of protesters in Ghana has been condemned by Africans Rising. This was during a press conference organised by Africans Rising
**Content:**
#### Africans Rising Decry the Muting of Democracy in Ghana
The violation of the human rights of protesters in Ghana has been condemned by Africans Rising. This was during a press conference organised by Africans Rising in collaboration with Economic Fighters League, Democracy Hub, A Rocha Ghana and partners on 27th of September 2024. A joint statement released by the organisations, was read out to journalists to shed light on the recent arrest of over 50 young Ghanaians for their participation in the DemocracyHub StopGalamsey protests.
According to the statement read by Africans Rising Coordinator, Hardi Yakubu, Ghanaian citizens have been protesting against illegal mining and environmental destruction, leading to a three-day demonstration. The Ghana police service arrested over 50 protesters, highlighting the erosion of basic freedoms such as the right to speak, assemble, and protest against injustices.
The protesters were kept in undisclosed locations, without access to lawyers or food. The police also prevented well wishers from supplying essentials, causing bodily pain and psychological torture.
The protesters were met with force, not dialogue, and their rights were violated. The detention of minors, pregnant women, and elderly citizens in inhumane conditions is a failure of governance and a betrayal of the promises made under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
These brave citizens, whose only crime is calling attention to the scourge of illegal mining, galamsey, which poisons Ghanian water, destroys the environment, and imperils the future of the nation, have been met not with dialogue, but with force.
The organisations demand:
- The immediate release of all unjustly detained protesters and the thorough investigation of all human rights violations.
- Civil society organisations, human rights groups, student groups, labour unions, and citizens of Ghana are called upon to add their voices to the call for accountability until every remanded protester is free and their rights fully restored.
Just like in 1948, the protesters are invoking the history of African independence and revolutionary fighters to stand for who they are and fight against galamsey and their winning must take place on the streets.
[ Listen to the recording here. ](https://www.facebook.com/share/v/q5Wth7GkEFMhdbJf/)
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
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### [Africans Rising Honorary Awards](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-honorary-awards/)
**Published:** October 4, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising honored a distinguished group of individuals at the AAMA for their exceptional contributions to the movement's mission.
**Content:**
### Africans Rising Honorary Awards
Africans Rising honored a distinguished group of individuals at the AAMA for their exceptional contributions to the movement’s mission. The Africans Rising Honorary awards recognized individuals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to the cause of Pan-Africanism and have made significant strides in advancing our work at Africans Rising.
The recipients of these honorary awards were celebrated for their tireless efforts, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the movement’s goals. Their contributions have played a vital role in inspiring and mobilizing others to join the fight for a more just and equitable Africa.
Honorees included:
**For** **their unparalleled commitment to social justice and Pan-Africanism, we had:**
##### Richard Ssewakiryanga
##### Salieu Tah
 Salieu Taal
##### Amb. Salah Mohammed
**Head of Governance Architecture at the African Union** was recognised for his support to the movement and young people’s initiatives over the years.
**For their commitment to social justice and human rights, we had:**
**• Naledi Pandor**
**• Madi Jobata**
**• Defenders Coalition** –
For demonstrating resilience, positive defiance and relentlessly demanding justice, accountability and for upholding human rights from police and judicial service
 Madi Jobarteh
**Categories:** Honorary Awards
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### [Africans Rising Members in East Africa Consult Ahead of AAMA](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-members-in-east-africa-consult-ahead-of-aama/)
**Published:** June 8, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The civic space in East Africa is multifaceted, as different countries in the region are facing diverse realities. This was revealed during the East Africa regional
**Content:**
The civic space in East Africa is multifaceted, as different countries in the region are facing diverse realities. This was revealed during the East Africa regional consultation organised by Africans Rising on the 7th of June 2024.
In Tanzania the civic space is improving from a dark history of the previous regime. Youths engage and get in job creation initiatives while gender issue dialogues are hot and gaining traction in efforts to bring inclusive and gender sensitive development processes.
In Kenya on the other hand, the civic space is shrinking due to recently introduced laws on registration of grassroot and community based organisations. Also the law limiting demonstrations and freedom of assembly.
Above all, it was also revealed that people in East Africa are not pan-Africanists. They are just going about their day-to-day businesses. There is equally a lack of electoral justice.
In his opening remarks, the Africans Rising Coordinating Collective Board Co-chair, Mutemi Wa Kiama said “the aim of the regional consultation was to get feedback from members and register their concerns on issues they would like to be dealt with during the upcoming All Africans Movement Assembly, AAMA and present any major concerns to be answered”.
Shading more light on AAMA, movement coordinator Hardi Yakubu, stated that “AAMA is the gathering of African people everywhere to discuss issues affecting Africa and design the future we want to see”.
According to Hardi, “African leaders have failed to give us the mandate of what Africa should be. We are therefore going to AAMA with a solution mindset of what we want Africa to be”.
The virtual event moderated by Africans Rising Engagement and Collaboration Lead Ancel Langwa, had two question and answer sessions facilitated by the CC co-chair Mutemi Wa Kiama and Doris Olela, during which AR members in East Africa provided answers to the following questions:
1. **What issues should be considered for discussion at the All African Movement Assembly?**
- The issue of accountability of African leaders and compliance with the AU and national human rights mechanisms?
- Empowering the young people to engage in politics
- Peace and Security and how the young people and women through the local resources that are available in the East African Region or in Africa, since the outsourced support from the west, seems as if they dont want us to move from the challenges that we are having.
- How can we use the African indigenous knowledge (AIK) to ensure there is peace, security, African Rights and how best can we use the AIK that our forefathers used to fight for our freedom and were successful.
- The issue of borderless Africa is very key and we must talk about industrialisation of Africa utilisation of our resources
- Ecological justice, a borderless Africa, political and economical sovereignty
- Sharing of creative strategies that we can use to approach and drive the agenda of Borderless Africa.
- The issue of preserving and promoting African culture and arts
- One African Currency
2. **What do you think the new strategy of AR should look like in the next 5 years?**
- The new strategy should include leadership development to help nurture young leaders across Africa to take on roles in Governance, Activism and community organisation.
- Thinking of promoting values like Ubuntu, harambee, Black lion (Ethiopia), etc that we liberate ourselves from Western orientation.
- The strategy should also include economic empowerment programs to enhance sustainable development of its members and help in funding the movement.
- Peace education
- Political education for its members
3. **AR has a vision to be fully funded by Africans to enhance ownership. What strategies can AR explore to achieve this?**
- Selling of merchandise and artworks provided by members and taking a percentage to fund the movement. (This can be done online e.g. on website and social media also physically during AR events)
- Decentralise resource mobilisation by creating West, East, Central, South and North African Secretariats.
- Create country resource mobilisation focal points.
- Engage the diaspora.
- Have AR merchandise on sale at every event gathering.
4. **Which Organisation/Movement would like to be a part of the Borderless Africa Movement in their region?**
- Wahenga Youth Group
- Yilt Africa
5. **What is the Civic space like in your region/country? Gender? Youth?**
- The civic space is different for each country as explained above..
6. **What are the burning issues in your region/country that need collective action? And how can movements work together to collectively address it?**
- The Issue of evictions along Riparians areas especially among the poor in Kenya after the recent floods
7. **How do members feel about the activities of the movement with regards to the region. What would they like to see in terms of engagement?**
- We feel engaged as Wahenga Youth Group having participated in the Activism awards, Borderless Africa campaign and Africa Liberation Week Activities including the Borderless Africa Convening in Lusaka Zambia.
- Sensitise more youths to join the movement
- Regional Secretariat representatives
8. **What are the major setbacks to the work of movements and in what ways can AR intervene?**
- The issue of capacity building and sustainability of member organisations.
- Financial support
9. **What is working in your country and why is it working?**
- The resilience of people in Kenya.
10. **What Opportunities exist for collaboration amongst AR members?**
- Exchange programs, networking and collaboration amongst organisations doing related activities.
- Creation of WhatsApp groups to get everyone on board.
**Categories:** AAMA, Regional Consultation
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### [Africans Rising Members in Central African Region Discuss Regional Issues Ahead of AAMA](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-members-in-central-african-region-discuss-regional-issues-ahead-of-aama/)
**Published:** May 18, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising members in the Central African sub-region say the civic space of the region is more restrictive than shrinking. This is due to intimidation, lack of freedom of speech, stigmatisation, tribalism and repression that citizens in some of the countries in the region like Cameroon face daily. The information was disclosed during the Central African Regional Consultation organised by Africans Rising in the run up to the All Africans Movement Assembly, AAMA to take place in Ghana in August 2024.
In her opening remarks, the Central African representative of the Africans Rising Coordinating Collective Board, **Sandrine Deribe** welcomed all present and urged them to share their thoughts as they plan for AAMA so that together they can see how to make Africa better.
The Africans Rising Engagement and Collaboration Lead, **Ancel Langwa,** who moderated the virtual event, drilled participants on AAMA as being one of the largest gatherings of Africans Rising which brings together activists, movements and members both from Africa and the Diaspora to discuss issues affecting Africa.
“The first edition of AAMA was held in Arusha, Tanzania in 2022 and one of the major outcomes was the revision of Africans Rising working document, the Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 and also the birth of the Borderless Africa Campaign”, she added.
The second edition of AAMA will be held in Ghana from 29-30 August 2024.
Discussions during the event focused on issues affecting the region and possible topics to be considered for deliberation during AAMA. These included:
- Electricity Challenge
- Cross-border insecurity linked to the impact of climate change
- How to protect African dignity by protecting our natural resources
- Visa restrictions
- Advocacy for poverty eradication
- One African currency
- One passport
- Flight opportunities
- Transforming the movement into a pan-African political party
- Freedom of movement in Africa by Africans
- Protection of African forests
- Solution to instability and insecurity
- Peace and security.
During the question and answer session facilitated by Laura Tandungan, the following questions were asked:
- What do you think the new strategy of Africans Rising should look like in the next 5 years?
- What strategies can Africans Rising explore to make the strategies possible?
- What are some of the burning issues in your country/region? How can movements work collectively to resolve the issues?
- What is your impression about the work of Africans Rising in the CAR and what would you like to see in terms of engagement?
- What are the focus areas of member movements?
Responses to these questions brought forth some recommendations to be considered such as:
1. Movements working on similar issues like human rights, gender justice, social justice, sextual and reproductive health, child protection, youth and community development, democracy, climate and environmental justice should work collectively..
2. Autonomous National chapter
3. Funding mechanism for coalition and movement building, involve entrepreneurs, create revenue generating activities, organise Global Participe Pays, change the giving link to be accepting all currencies in Africa, create an African collective investment fund, have a geniatric income initiative.
4. Actions should be taken to tackle inequality from the grassroot.
5. Having a pan-African constitution.
6. Advocacy should be aggressive accompanied with strategic actions on the ground and take advantage of meetings organised by the different regional blocks like CEMAC ECOWAS etc to present issues.
7. The work of Africans Rising should be participatory and collaborative with Africans Rising regional organisers to work with civil society organisations throughout the year.
8. The regional consultations should be organised regularly.
9. Conflict resolution strategies precisely peacebuilding to resolve conflicts from an African perspective.
Members were asked to share their phone numbers and email addresses to receive a WhatsApp link via which they can integrate the movement’s various WhatsApp groups and participate in the discussions for better collaboration.
The Centre for Research Education Empowerment and Development indicated that they will be organising a peaceful protest on May 25 to celebrate the African Liberation Day. They will be accompanied by other organisations in the different countries of the Central African region.
**Categories:** AAMA, Regional Consultation
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### [Over 500 activities planned for African Liberation Week 2024](https://www.africansrising.org/over-500-activities-planned-for-african-liberation-week-2024/)
**Published:** May 15, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Members of Africans Rising across the continent and diaspora have planned to hold over 500 actions as a part of the annual African Liberation Week mobilisation
**Content:**
Members of Africans Rising across the continent and diaspora have planned to hold over 500 actions as a part of the annual African Liberation Week mobilisation observed every year in the week of May 25th to mark the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU now AU). The African Liberation Week is one of the largest Pan-African mobilisation by the movement as part of its [Pan-African mobilisation and solidarity program](https://www.africansrising.org/category/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/). This year, the activities will be held from 20 to 26 May in at least 46 countries.
The main theme for this year’s mobilisation is “#**BorderlessAfrica for Africans”** and as part of mobilisations, continent-wide marches will be organised across several countries in Africa and other territories across the world to urge more countries to ratify the African Union’s Protocol on Free Movement of People and bring visibility to the [Borderless Africa campaign.](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa/) Other corresponding sub-themes are *Pan-African Solidarity with African Countries Affected by Conflicts* and *Climate and Environmental Justice*, *Gender Justice* and *Economic Justice*”.
The Borderless Africa campaign is a decentralised, people-owned campaign. The overall goal of this campaign is to achieve an Africa where Africans can move around their continent without the current border restrictions in place, for better trade, job creation, solidarity and economic development”.
“Many Africans Rising members have shown interest in organising peaceful marches calling for a Borderless Africa especially in countries such as Burkina Faso, Cameroon, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda”, pointed out Ancel Langwa, the Engagement and Collaboration Lead.
Using the #BorderlessAfrica as a main theme for the mobilisation is strategic since it puts the campaign for free movement in Africa under spotlight. The campaign is fast gaining momentum as more Africans identify with the dream of removing colonial borders as one of the steps [towards complete decolonisation](https://thisisafrica.me/politics-and-society/borderless-africa-free-movement-in-africa-is-a-step-towards-complete-decolonisation/). More than 20,000 signatures have been collected through collaborative efforts by members of Africans Rising in 30 African countries and the diaspora.
The African Union adopted a Protocol on Free Movement of Persons in 2018. As of 2023, only four (4) countries had ratified the protocol while it requires 15 ratifications to come into force. The African Continental Free Trade Agreement, (AfCFTA) has been widely recognized as a significant step towards fostering economic integration and boosting intra-Africa trade.
Progress is however slow but Africans Rising and its members are determined to continue to push until the dream is realised.
**Categories:** Actions, Blog, May 25
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### [Africans Rising Members in West Africa Discuss Issues Affecting their Region ahead of 2024 AAMA ](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-members-in-west-africa-discuss-issues-affecting-their-region-ahead-of-2024-aama/)
**Published:** May 10, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The main objective of the Regional Consultation as underlined by the West African representative of the Africans Rising Coordinating Collective Board, Ndubuisi Promise,
**Content:**
In the run up to All Africans Movement Assembly,(AAMA) to be held in Accra, Ghana in August, Africans Rising is hosting virtual regional consultations with its members to shape the program of the convening. To start off, on April 26th the movement hosted its members in the West Africa region to give them the opportunity to network and share ideas on how to solve issues affecting their region and also to build a united movement.
The main objective of the Regional Consultation as underlined by the West African representative of the Africans Rising Coordinating Collective Board, **Ndubuisi Promise,** is to “create an avenue to discuss the work, strategic development and processes of Africans Rising as well as have a conversation with grassroots members at the regional level to deduce how they expect the movement to look like in the next five years, by suggesting possible issues for discussions during AAMA, which is coming up in August this year”, he said.
Briefing participants about the assembly, the Movement Coordinator, **Hardi Yakubu,** said AAMA is one of the largest gatherings of Africans Rising and it brings together activists, movements and members both from Africa and the Diaspora to discuss issues affecting Africa.
“The first edition of AAMA was held in Arusha, Tanzania in 2022 and one of the major outcomes was the revision of Africans Rising working document, the Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 and also the birth of the Borderless Africa Campaign”, he added.
The second edition of AAMA will be held in Ghana from 29-30 August 2024. The overarching objective of this year’s AAMA is to create a think-tank on how to make Africa better. This is because protests have been organised to fight for what Africans want and also to fight against what Africans do not want. Thus, AAMA will be the avenue where everything that Africans don’t like will be discussed. Quoting a statement by Kwame Nkrumah, Hardi pointed out that “we do not move East or West, we move forward”.
Discussions during the virtual event, moderated by Africans Rising Engagement and Collaboration Lead, **Ancel Langwa,** raised several issues to be addressed during AAMA including:
- Freedom of movement
- Internet connectivity issues
- The LGBT community
- The rise of the dollar in Africa
- Statism instead of Pan-African Solidarity
- A review of Africa’s regional systems
- Youths to be given a listening ear
- Gender issues (femicide)
- Encourage funding by Africans
During the question and answer session facilitated by Ansumana Camara, members were asked the following questions:
- What are the different focus areas of member movements?
- What is the current state of civic spaces in different regions and countries?
- What are the burning issues happening in regions and countries?
- What are the major setbacks of movements and how can Africans Rising intervene?
- What is working well in each region and country?
- What are the existing opportunities for collaboration with Africans Rising?
In response to the questions, it was discovered that the focus of member movements and organisations are similar to the pillars of Africans Rising including, human rights, climate justice, gender issues, development of youths, etc.
The civic spaces of most regions and countries are shrinking, under the impact of the economic crisis.
The burning issues in different regions are rigging of elections.
One of the major setbacks of member movements is lack of partnership, political manipulation and lack of funding for project implementation. Africans Rising can intervene by organising exchange training programmes for members contributing more to the growth of the movement.
Local partnership is one of the things that is working in some regions. In the Gambia, CSO collaboration is working especially as they agree on pushing for the repealing of the LPM law for it not to be successful.
The best way to collaborate with Africans Rising is to integrate the movement’s various WhatsApp groups and participate in the discussions. As an action point, members were asked to share their phone numbers and email addresses to receive a WhatsApp link.
Some three member movements, Hope for Street Children and Vulnerable Foundation from Nigeria, Youth in Action for Development from Liberia, Development Dynamic from Nigeria and Youths Ambassadors for Democracy, expressed their willingness to organise peaceful protests in their countries on 25 May to push for a Borderless Africa.
Closing the discussion, Ndubuisi Promise, thanked all participants and said that Africans Rising would develop strategies to implement the proposals made.
[ Click here to watch the the Facebook live here ](https://fb.watch/rWHPD5l702/)
**Categories:** Activities Report, Reports and Publications
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### [Africans Rising Members in West Africa Discuss Issues Affecting their Region ahead of 2024 AAMA ](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-members-in-west-africa-discuss-issues-affecting-their-region-ahead-of-2024-aama-2/)
**Published:** April 27, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In the run up to All Africans Movement Assembly,(AAMA) to be held in Accra, Ghana in August, Africans Rising is hosting virtual regional consultations with its members to shape the program of the convening.
**Content:**
In the run up to All Africans Movement Assembly,(AAMA) to be held in Accra, Ghana in August, Africans Rising is hosting virtual regional consultations with its members to shape the program of the convening. To start off, on April 26th the movement hosted its members in the West Africa region to give them the opportunity to network and share ideas on how to solve issues affecting their region and also to build a united movement.
The main objective of the Regional Consultation as underlined by the West African representative of the Africans Rising Coordinating Collective Board, **Ndubuisi Promise,** is to “create an avenue to discuss the work, strategic development and processes of Africans Rising as well as have a conversation with grassroots members at the regional level to deduce how they expect the movement to look like in the next five years, by suggesting possible issues for discussions during AAMA, which is coming up in August this year”, he said.
Briefing participants about the assembly, the Movement Coordinator, **Hardi Yakubu,** said AAMA is one of the largest gatherings of Africans Rising and it brings together activists, movements and members both from Africa and the Diaspora to discuss issues affecting Africa.
“The first edition of AAMA was held in Arusha, Tanzania in 2022 and one of the major outcomes was the revision of Africans Rising working document, the Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 and also the birth of the Borderless Africa Campaign”, he added.
The second edition of AAMA will be held in Ghana from 29-30 August 2024. The overarching objective of this year’s AAMA is to create a think-tank on how to make Africa better. This is because protests have been organised to fight for what Africans want and also to fight against what Africans do not want. Thus, AAMA will be the avenue where everything that Africans don’t like will be discussed. Quoting a statement by Kwame Nkrumah, Hardi pointed out that “we do not move East or West, we move forward”.
Discussions during the virtual event, moderated by Africans Rising Engagement and Collaboration Lead, **Ancel Langwa,** raised several issues to be addressed during AAMA including:
- Freedom of movement
- Internet connectivity issues
- The LGBT community
- The rise of the dollar in Africa
- Statism instead of Pan-African Solidarity
- A review of Africa’s regional systems
- Youths to be given a listening ear
- Gender issues (femicide)
- Encourage funding by Africans
During the question and answer session facilitated by Ansumana Camara, members were asked the following questions:
- What are the different focus areas of member movements?
- What is the current state of civic spaces in different regions and countries?
- What are the burning issues happening in regions and countries?
- What are the major setbacks of movements and how can Africans Rising intervene?
- What is working well in each region and country?
- What are the existing opportunities for collaboration with Africans Rising?
In response to the questions, it was discovered that the focus of member movements and organisations are similar to the pillars of Africans Rising including, human rights, climate justice, gender issues, development of youths, etc.
The civic spaces of most regions and countries are shrinking, under the impact of the economic crisis.
The burning issues in different regions are rigging of elections.
One of the major setbacks of member movements is lack of partnership, political manipulation and lack of funding for project implementation. Africans Rising can intervene by organising exchange training programmes for members contributing more to the growth of the movement.
Local partnership is one of the things that is working in some regions. In the Gambia, CSO collaboration is working especially as they agree on pushing for the repealing of the LPM law for it not to be successful.
The best way to collaborate with Africans Rising is to integrate the movement’s various WhatsApp groups and participate in the discussions. As an action point, members were asked to share their phone numbers and email addresses to receive a WhatsApp link.
Some three member movements, Hope for Street Children and Vulnerable Foundation from Nigeria, Youth in Action for Development from Liberia, Development Dynamic from Nigeria and Youths Ambassadors for Democracy, expressed their willingness to organise peaceful protests in their countries on 25 May to push for a Borderless Africa.
Closing the discussion, Ndubuisi Promise, thanked all participants and said that Africans Rising would develop strategies to implement the proposals made.
**Categories:** AAMA, Regional Consultation
---
### [2024 AAMA Pre-Assembly Activities](https://www.africansrising.org/2024-aama-pre-assembly-activities/)
**Published:** April 16, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** As a mobilisation platform, these consultations will help us re-establish relationships with our grassroots movements in various key countries
**Content:**
In preparation for the 2024 All African Movement Assembly to be hosted in Accra, Ghana in August, Africans Rising will be hosting various activities to serve as a mobilisation platform for movements across the continent to be engaged. The regional convenings will be hosted online and will represent all regions of the continent.
As a mobilisation platform, these consultations will help us re-establish relationships with our grassroots movements in various key countries and build a sustainable plan.
This platform will also allow the local movements to network and share ideas on how they can foster collaborations among themselves for the collective development of the continent. Through these events, we would seek ideas on movement building, challenges at the grassroots level and the solutions we can implement to address them.
Submissions from the various consultations will be drafted and shared at the AAMA which is expected to host over 500 participants made up of movements, activists, artists, civil society organisations etc.
### Online Regional Consultations
The regional consultations will be held online via Zoom and will be attended by Movements within the region. The consultations will help Africans Rising understand the works of other movements in the region and create an avenue to discuss issues of concern for their work and Africa at large. During these regional consultations, grassroots movements will actively participate and will use this as a networking platform as we work towards building a united movement. Participants from the movements in the convening will have an opportunity to contribute to the strategic development process of AR by responding to a set of questions that will be shared.
#### Who can join the Online Regional Consultations?
Participants in these consultations are movement leaders, activists, artists, CSOs and citizens resident in the region of the event. The event will also be open for participation by any member of the local community who must not necessarily be an AR member.
#### Objectives of the Online Regional Consultations
- understand from the movements how they perceive the work of Africans Rising in all aspects and what could be done better
- discuss and record their perspectives on what to table for the All-African Movement Assembly coming up in August
- Create an opportunity to bring grassroots movements together for more collaborations and solidarity and to have open conversations with our members at the regional level and on issues that concern them and Africa
- Document members’ contribution to the new strategic process of AR and what they think this movement should be like in the next 5 years
### Schedule of Online Regional Consultations
#### West Africa - April 26th
[## Register here](https://bit.ly/WARC2024)https://bit.ly/WARC2024
[ Register here ](https://bit.ly/WARC2024)
**Categories:** Events, Webinar
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### [Africans Rising calls for support for released kidnap victims](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-calls-for-support-for-released-kidnap-victims/)
**Published:** March 28, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising notes the release of nearly 300 girls who were abducted earlier this month.
**Content:**
[**Africans Rising** ](https://www.africansrising.org/about/)notes the release of nearly 300 girls who were abducted earlier this month. We call on the Nigerian government to offer critical medical and psychosocial support to enable the girls to deal with the trauma they must have gone through. The kidnapping that took place on Thursday 7th March is one of the largest school mass abductions since 2021. A day after this raid, an armed gang abducted another 15 boarding school children in northwestern Sokoto in the wee hours on Saturday 9th March. This happened days after over 200 internally displaced persons (IDPs), mostly women and girls, were kidnapped in Ngala in northeastern Borno State. Since 2018, this town has suffered a series of terror attacks and mass abductions.
We strongly condemn the recent surge in kidnappings and other acts of terror in Nigeria and call on the Federal Government of Nigeria and all the security agencies to hasten the search and safely rescue all the abductees.
Abductions constitute just one of the security concerns in Nigeria. Sixteen soldiers were murdered on 14th March in Ughelli South in Delta State. The army on their part went on rampage and razed the whole community. This extrajudicial action of the army must be condemned in no uncertain terms.
All perpetrators must be pursued, arrested and dealt with according to the law. We further demand justice and accountability for all the victims of kidnappings and ask the President to dismantle these criminal operations across the country and enforce stringent measures to ensure the safety of the students and all Nigerians.
[ Download and share the statment ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Press-Release_-AR-calls-for-support-for-released-kidnap-victims-26th-March-2023.pdf)
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media, Press release
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### [2024 BORDERLESS AFRICA CONVENING](https://www.africansrising.org/2024-borderlessafrica-convening/)
**Published:** March 13, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The Borderless Africa – Free Movement Campaign is a product of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) that was held from 29-31 August, 2022
**Content:**
### Borderless Africa Convening
Venue: Taj Pamodzi Hotel – Lusaka, Zambia
### 23 – 25 May, 2024
The Borderless Africa – Free Movement Campaign is a product of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) that was held from 29-31 August, 2022 in Arusha, Tanzania, bringing together over 600 members of Africans Rising. The goal of the Borderless Africa campaign is to achieve an Africa where Africans can move around their own continent without the current restrictions in place, for better trade, integration and development. The campaign also seeks to encourage more countries to ratify the African Union’s protocol on free movement. The campaign has the following objectives;
- The abolition of visa requirements for travel of Africans within Africa
- Bring the AU protocol on free movement into force by getting more countries to ratify it
- Organise a continent-wide grassroots push for the mass roll out of the African passport
- Give visibility to the linkage between Africans on the continent and global Africa
- Facilitate trade among Africans through free movement of people and goods
### About the Convening
The Borderless Africa Convening is a 3 day hybrid conference that will bring together all campaigners and stakeholders across the continent and beyond who work in diverse ways towards the realisation of a borderless Africa. This hybrid gathering will also give an opportunity for Africans everywhere to participate, engage and share their contributions.
The three days will feature discussions, breakout sessions, storytelling etc, and end with a mammoth march as a continental call for free movement of Africans in Africa, one currency and one passport.
### Objectives
- Bring together CSOs, movements and citizen networks working on free movement to learn from each other’s efforts
- Discuss strategies for the ratification and enforcement of the AU protocol on the free movement of people in Africa.
- Provide the platform for dialogue on the benefits of abolishing borders and visas for Africans in Africa and the diaspora.
## VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
To participate virtually to the convening
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### [2024 African Liberation Week](https://www.africansrising.org/2024-african-liberation-week/)
**Published:** March 26, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:**
The 2024 African Liberation will be celebrated under the broad theme “A Borderless Africa for All Africans”.
**Content:**
## African Liberation Week
2024
The 2024 African Liberation week will be celebrated under the broad theme **“A Borderless Africa for All Africans”**. This year’s mobilisation is a continuation of last year’s mobilisation and will be used to continue to push the vision of an Africa where Africans can move around their own continent without the current restrictions in place, for better trade, integration and development.
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### Theme
The 2024 African Liberation Week's mobilisation is focused on the broad theme of “A Borderless Africa for All Africans” Africans Rising’s members will also organise activities on these 2 important sub-themes.
### Theme and sub-themes
I. Pan-African Solidarity with African Countries Affected by Conflicts
II. Climate and Environmental Justice , Gender Justice, and Economic Justice
### Key Objectives
- Bring Africans together to work on advocating for the ratification and enforcement of the AU protocol on the free movement of people in Africa.
- Provide a platform for key stakeholders to meet, share experiences and exchange on the benefits of abolishing borders and visas for Africans in Africa and the diaspora.
- Raise awareness of the different conflicts in Africa and rally pan-African solidarity in ending these conflicts
- Call for climate and environmental Justice, Gender Justice and Economic Justice in Africa
### Mobilisation Activities
- Activity registration for Borderless Africa Convening African Liberation Week
- Activity Calendar and Map
- Pre-ALW conversation with members. These will offer the opportunity for questions, clarifications and guidance on the mobilisation.
- Formal launch and press conference in Zambia on May 23rd (Hybrid)
- Organisation of the Borderless Africa Convening ( May 23rd to May 25th)
- Organisation of a Pan-African-wide Borderless Africa March
- The organisation of events that cover the sub-themes throughout the week
## Registration & Participation
Activities marking the African Liberation Week will be held from the 20th to the 26th of May 2024. To register your event or activity to be part of the 2024 mobilisation
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**Categories:** May 25, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
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### [Ending Femicide in Africa must be prioritised](https://www.africansrising.org/ending-femicide-in-africa-must-be-prioritised/)
**Published:** March 11, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The webinar started by contextualising and giving statistics of the severity of the femicide challenge in Africa where the moderator
**Content:**
Every year in March women have a double to celebrate themselves. March, also known as the women’s month, usually comes with two critical celebrations namely: International women’s day and the Status of Commission of Women (CSW68 ). Africans Rising (AR) joined the rest of the women in commemorating the International Women’s Day by organising a webinar on key concerns around Femicide. The webinar under the theme ***“Ending Femicide in Africa”*** brought together women and girls in all their diversity and multiple identities, civil society, government, women’s rights organisations, feminists, AR members including men promoting the rights of women.
The webinar started by contextualising and giving statistics of the severity of the femicide challenge in Africa where the moderator of the day, Africans Rising’s Engagement and Collaboration Regional Organizer, Ann Osamba acknowledged some loopholes and grey areas that continue to impede the work around femicide organising in the region. Despite the numerous legal frameworks both at national and regional levels, African women and girls in all their diversity continue to experience the impacts of femicide .
In her opening remarks Africans Rising Engagement and Collaboration Lead, Ancel Langwa said it is the women’s month and so the movement is celebrating women but has decided to focus on femicide so as to show solidarity to women who have lost their lives through femicide noting that African countries have experienced this in recent times. She further acknowledged the significance of the women’s rights month and also demonstrated how the webinar is connected to the Africans Rising’s work on solidarity hence the need to show solidarity through this webinar.
The panellists took turns to share their opinions on femicide. Shyleen Momanyi from Young Women Leadership Institute and also a representative of the KE Movement in Kenya known as #EndFemicideKe said the killing of women is out of extreme hate adding that collective action and solidarity will help amplify the efforts towards ending femicide. There has been an increase in reporting on femicide cases because of the outcry that has come from feminist activism specifically about the killing of women. “The data has been missing around femicide cases since they’ve been collectively put together as homicide”, she asserts. As a result of the recent feminist organising, they have continued to popularise the term femicide to acknowledge that it’s not just homicide but women getting killed because of extreme discrimination. She further said how amazed she was when she saw people coming out in radical ways and unapologetically to speak against femicide and even challenging the people on the online spaces that were very ***misogynistic, hateful and focused on victim blaming.*** She concluded by saying that women are not an homogenous group but rather come in different forms and identities, backgrounds and therefore, there are intersecting issues and forms of oppression and discrimination that exacerbate the vulnerability of women. The struggles of organising with limited or without funding was cited and recommended the need to be radical in resourcing for movements and called on movements to utilise platforms of influence, have a support system for the victims, safety and security for activists who are highly targeted.
The contribution from Matilda Phooko from Women’s rights department at the Centre for Human Rights – Pretoria university, centred on giving analytical statistics from the police and organising gaps in femicide. The report from South Africa Police Crime Statistics of the third quarter of 2023/24 showed 881 murders of women aged between 18 years and above. She was concerned by the way that data captured the number of women excluding the girls. She added that refusal to recognize gender based violence is in itself gender discrimination. She acknowledged that femicide is a rare phenomenon and despite the existence of the Maputo Protocol, there are no legal provisions for femicide. This has slowed down government response in South Africa when it comes to femicide. The data that is captured by the government compromises the quality of the interventions considering it does not acknowledge young girls in all the diversity including intersectionalities.
Speaking on the legal perspective, Mpho Maema Motsamai from Lesotho said that femicide in the country is a big issue and women in Lesotho were being abused and killed by family heirs till 1992 when the land act was amended allowing women to inherit their husband’s properties. Also in 2006 the legal capacity of married persons was amended and abolished the marital power and women had a say in their marriage and were consulted on important issues. In 2010 the land act equated women to their male counterparts and enabled them to own land just like men. She recalled one case of a lady who was killed by her spouse and how the activists came together for the first time to raise the issue of femicide saying they were dying at the hands of their partners. The cultural norms and construction have been a hindrance in reporting these cases as it is considered as a case of partners.
Daniel Osei Tuffuor from Ghana and the Executive Chair of the Young Women Congress Network focusing on the gender aspect said the cause of femicide is power factor and men who are the perpetrators of femicide can also be the solution. Men need to understand that women are human beings with rights just like them. As such men have a role to play in ending femicide. It’s important for men to understand that the women empowerment agenda is not to make women more powerful than men but to raise women to a level where they can be counterparts to men. Women dominate the population and if they are raised to a level where they can also bring their equitable contribution to the table, including in leadership positions and make contributions to the development agenda then that will solve the major part of the problem, he said.
Honourable Miraj Abdilahi, a nominated Senator in Kenya said perpetrators of femicide need to be punished by the law and emphasised that the judicial systems should start pushing cases of femicide with the urgency that it deserves rather than letting them drag on in court and setting the criminals free. In conclusion she said we need to have legislation and the crime of femicide in the penal code of every country and also at the AU Summit.
Amisa Rashid Ahmed a mental health practitioner and psychologist from Nairobi, Kenya spoke on supporting women who have suffered abuse and said they are bound to be violent if they are not psychologically guided. She noted that individuals who have experienced trauma struggle a lot with regulating their emotions which leads to violence behaviours especially in intimate relationships.
Said from Somalia said Somalia is a country that leads in the cases of femicide and violence against women. The Somalian government lacks effective laws and policies to protect women and cases of female violence are under-reported due to poor governance and lack of policies to deal with gender-based violence. He cited a few cases of femicide which include the most recent brutal killing of three women in which two were expectant and were murdered by their husbands leading to a public outcry and call for action. In another case, a man lynched his 28 year old wife after an argument. In Mogadishu a 22 year old was stabbed by her husband three weeks ago. The ongoing wars have also made it difficult for protection of women to be implemented. However hotline services have been provided to enable women to report cases of gender based violence.
The webinar was such an eye opener and some of the lessons that can be drawn around femicide in Africa is the weak legal architecture for femicide work, the need to strengthen reporting and incapacities in data collections, the need to connect the struggles on women’s rights and movement building towards ending femicide.
At the end of the discussion, the following recommendations were drawn up:
- Radical resource mobilisation for movement to support them in addressing women’s needs.
- Creation of spaces to help discuss issues and concerns on femicide.
- Harmonisation and integragation of data on femicide.
- Interventions to tackle femicide broadly and acknowledge the stages girls go through to become women.
- Socialisation and instilling of norms.
- Implementation of effective laws and policies to protect women.
- Hotline services to be provided to enable women to report cases of gender based violence.
**Categories:** Activities Report, Reports and Publications
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, EndFemicide, Femicide, Justice, Peace
---
### [Africans Rising Urges The Government Of Cameroon To Stop The Killings!](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-urges-the-government-of-cameroon-to-stop-the-killings/)
**Published:** July 18, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising is horrified by the heinous crimes committed against innocent citizens.
**Content:**
***PRESS RELEASE:***
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity condemns the extra-judicial execution of women & children by Cameroonian soldiers and urges the government to stop the grave violations of human rights.
Video footage of men in military gear executing women and their babies tied on their back after being blindfolded has been circulating on the internet the past week. Even though statements from the Cameroonian authorities initially claimed the video is fake, Rights group Amnesty International revealed that, [“extensive analysis of the weapons, dialogue, and uniforms that feature in the video, paired with digital verification techniques and testimonies taken from the ground, all strongly suggested that the perpetrators of the executions are Cameroonian soldiers.”](https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2018/07/cameroon-credible-evidence-that-army-personnel-responsible-for-shocking-extrajudicial-executions-caught-on-video/)
Africans Rising is horrified by the heinous crimes committed against innocent citizens. Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, & Dignity calls on the government of Cameroon to fulfill its mandate to protect the lives of its citizens and stop using excessive force against innocent and vulnerable people or face the wrath of International Law for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
We call on the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights and the United Nations Human Rights Commission to investigate the matter and take serious actions against the perpetrators. *“Impunity must not continue to thrive in the #AfricaWeWant* and Human Rights violators must not find allies in governments as well as regional and international institutions’*’* said Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan Co-Movement Coordinator.
The Africans Rising pleads to the government of Cameroon to give peace a chance by inviting the belligerents to dialogue and seek a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Southern Cameroon which according to the United Nations has resulted in over 160,000 people displaced and another 20,000 living in refugee camps in Nigeria. The safety and future of the over 40,000 school-age children that are living in bushes, as well as refugee and IDP camps must be the priority of the government of Cameroon which must ensure that no Cameroonian child ever suffer again, the fate of the innocent children that were executed in cold blood by unrestrained soldiers.
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, & Dignity stands in solidarity with the people of Cameroon in these difficult times and will continue working on bringing peace and justice to the people of Cameroon.
In solidarity with the people of Cameroon!
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #CameroonCrisis, Cameroon, human-rights
---
### [Rapport sur Goree: 1er mai](https://www.africansrising.org/kane-goree/)
**Published:** June 25, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Toujours, selon elle : « Le MIRE, mène un combat juridique mais d’autres combats aussi.
**Content:**
Mardi, 1er Mai 2018 dernier jour de retrouvaille Afrique-Amérique. Si ce jour est consacré pour la fête du travail chez les uns, il en est autrement pour ces activistes Panafricains venus d’horizons divers. De la Martinique au Sénégal en passant par la Guadeloupe et la Guyane ils ont tous répondus à cette journée dédiée à la reconnexion après trois(3) jours passés à Gorée. Lors de cette journée, de 9h30 aux environs de 19h au restaurant Nubian Point E Dakar, toute la discussion était autour de : reconnexion, Tsunami du retour, de Mouvement mondial qui part de l’Afrique et qui revient vers l’Afrique, de paix, de justice, d’égalité…
Le MIRE ( Mouvement International pour les Réparations), mouvement organisateur de cet événement, un mouvement qui est né dans la diaspora afro-descendant et africain de France ils ont créé le Mire France et ensuite d’autres émanation du MIRE dans les territoires qui sont actuellement sous domination française(les territoires qui sont habités par les afro-descendant Martinique, Guadeloupe ; Guyane) et donc , chacun a son niveau en terme des actions qui sont multiples le MIRE a repris en son compte l’idée de Monsieur Malsar qui était donc le fameux CONVOI pour les réparations parce que, quand ça était initié par monsieur Malsar le MIRE n’existait pas au marché de fer. A l’occasion de la commémoration de la lutte anti esclavagiste en Mai de chaque année il y’a un convoi qui est organisé qui part de Sainte-Anne qui est une pointe de l’ile sur le chemin ont fait des manifestations qui est de la réparation. On est reçu par les différentes autorités qui veulent bien nous recevoir parce que, ce n’est pas toujours le cas. Désormais, c’est le MIRE qui gère le convoi qui a une réputation un petit peu internationale puisque Hulo Gullabert a eu l’occasion de venir, on invite divers personnes de pays africains à nous rejoindre et à marcher avec nous. Nous confi Marie Louis Duhamel avocate du MIRE dans le cadre des réparations.
Toujours, selon elle : « Le MIRE, mène un combat juridique mais d’autres combats aussi. Le combat juridique consiste à introduire des procédures contre l’Etat français pour demander réparation. Alors, le MIRE le fait en tant qu’association ayant pour objet la défense de la mémoire des africains déportés et réduit à l’esclavage. Le fait de demander réparation est un moyen de défense de la mémoire de nos ancêtres et puis, on fait ces procès contre l’Etat français on demande aussi aux gens de la population personnes physique comme ceux qui se sentent concernés de se joindre au MIRE pour soutenir le procès c’est-à-dire, faire également le procès à leur nom. »
C’était aussi l’occasion d’inviter ceux de l’autre bout du continent et qui sont en réalité de ce continent de venir s’installer chez eux comme le disait Marcus Garvey : « Comeback to Africa ». En ces termes, ils l’ont formulé : « inviter les afro-descendant à venir s’installer en Afrique » ils parlent même de tsunami du retour.
Pour Hulo Guillabert, l’une des organisatrices de cet évènement, il faut une reconnexion sur le plan économique. Cela est renforcé par les autres intervenants alors, c’est George Emanuel germani avocat intronisé prince du royaume Dalada au Benin et, leur ambassadeur pour la diaspora qui parle de reconnexion sur le plan juridique et aérienne.
Coumba Toure, coordinatrice de Africans Rising pense elle aussi qu’il est important de dire que l’économie mondial telle qu’on la connait et telle elle est pratiquée aujourd’hui, elle est raciste, elle est sexiste et, elle est suicidaire. Elle poursuit, nous sommes considérés comme le perdant de ce type d’économie. Parce que, c’est un modèle économique qui est basé sur l’exploitation, la souffrance et le vol tout simplement. Alors, il y’ un dilemme, nous ne voulons pas rester derrière, nous ne voulons pas être ce qu’on considère comme les pauvres et les laissés en compte mais, nous ne voulons pas non plus marcher sur le pas et faire à nos gens ce qu’ils nous ont fait. Parce qu’aujourd’hui, parmi les africains, qui se tapent la poitrine et disent que eux ils ont réussis souvent, c’est au détriment aussi des gens de mon peuple. Alors, c’est pour ça qu’il y’a lieu de réfléchir ensemble, de parler d’une économie alternative, de trouver le moyen de s’occuper de nos gens, de manger, de boire, de se vêtir, d’être heureux, d’être joyeux, de produire de l’art, d’éduquer nos enfants mais de le faire avec un modèle qui est différent de ce qui nous ai proposé. C’est possible ! Nous connaissons tellement de gens, tellement d’africains qui ont pris les pistes des alternatives et ils n’ont pas commencé aujourd’hui, ils l’ont toujours fait. De ma petite mémoire, je peux citer au moins 500 africains qui ont développé des méthodes économiques alternatives sur tous les plans. Elle cite l’exemple de la muraille verte : « la muraille verte dont vous parlez, je connais des gens au Burkina qui ont déjà commencé », elle continue en ces termes : « les photos satellites qui sont prises montrent que les gens sont entrain de stopper le désert, ils sont en train de le faire, c’est des gens qui le font depuis 25ans, 30ans. Les modèles existes, c’est à nous maintenant de les rendre visibles et de les partagés entre nous et de faire ce qu’il faut » (…) elle termine avec ce message frappant : il faut qu’on leur montre le chemin et, c’est possible. Ce que nous savons c’est que, c’est la générosité, c’est donner qui donne vie, ce n’est pas prendre et ça, il faut qu’on l’apprenne non pas à nos enfants, mais au reste du monde»
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** Goree
---
### [100 Years in Mandela's Light](https://www.africansrising.org/100yearsmandela/)
**Published:** July 18, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The world celebrates Nelson Mandela 100 birth anniversary today, July 18, 2018. Amidst a series of Pan-African movements, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & dignity is proud to have been one of the hundred ‘Sparks of Hope’ selected by the global campaign #WalkTogether - to celebrate initiatives that work to continue the long walk to Freedom and are guided by Mandela’s legacy.
**Content:**
### 100 Years in Mandela’s Light
The world celebrates Nelson Mandela 100 birth anniversary today, July 18, 2018. Amidst a series of Pan-African movements, [Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & dignity](https://www.africans-rising.org/) is proud to have been one of the hundred [*‘Sparks of Hope*’](https://www.walk-together.org/sparks-of-hope/) selected by the global campaign [\#WalkTogether](https://walk-together.org) – to celebrate initiatives that work to continue the long walk to Freedom and are guided by Mandela’s legacy.
[The Elders](https://twitter.com/TheElders), a group of independent leaders founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007 to work together for peace, justice, and human rights, originated the #WalkTogether campaign. They will present the work of all of 100 ‘*Sparks of Hope*’ at the Nelson Mandela 100 Activities today in South Africa, and to the world leaders gathering at the UN in New York in September 2018. The 100 Sparks of Hope are communities working in solidarity to realise the freedoms that Mandela dedicated his life to achieving and embody the values of compassion, empathy, and unity that The Elders wish to promote globally in the face of increasing divisiveness, fear, and xenophobia.
“We invite you, Africans Rising, to be part of this year’s #WalkTogether Sparks of Hope platform. For we have seen your demonstrated commitment to amplifying broad demands in connecting struggles, building solidarities and cooperation within and amongst campaigns for social inclusion, economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and gender justice for all.” – The Elders.
Our decentralised movement is working across the continent to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the people of Africa to build the future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion, and shared prosperity. Over the years, through pioneering a fresh approach to tackling Africa’s pressing challenges and creating shared solidarity for all, the movement has reached over 15 million people through both its online and offline platforms. Major collaborators on this journey are movements, people, civil societial organisations, trade unions, governments, artists, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and others – based on our shared resonation with the Kilimanjaro Declaration.
Thus, we see a great deal of hope in being part of such a walk for freedom. Today is an opportunity to reach out to as many people as possible in an attempt to actualise Mandela’s dream. Our media platforms – created on the path of campaigning for the Africa we want – will swell throughout the day with Mandela’s legacies. Our Collaboration & Engagement Coordinator, [**Farida Nabourema**](https://twitter.com/Farida_N) represented Africans Rising in the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture delivered this year by former U.S President Barak Obama and the [\#WalkTogether](https://twitter.com/WalkTogether_) for [\#Mandela100](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Mandela100&src=typd&lang=en).
Africans Rising also crave to leverage the same vision across the continent – peace, justice, dignity, and solidarity amongst all Africans. With the spirit of Pan-Africanism and joint action from the most committed minds across the continent, our movement remains unflaggingly willing to actualize this vision.
Speaking at the launch of the #WalkTogether campaign on the 18th July 2017 in South Africa, Graça Machel, co-founder of The Elders with her husband, Nelson Mandela said, “The long walk to freedom is the flag Madiba has left for us to carry forward. Grassroots organisations are delivering these freedoms to their communities every day, around the world, often outside of the view of the media. They deserve to be known for their courageous moral leadership. They are the forces we should never leave behind in actualising the vision of Mandela. We will, at this point, celebrate one hundred of these inspirational organisations like ours, which we will call the ‘*Sparks of Hope* ’. They, too, are small movements that keep sparking actions for the better hope for the Africa we want.”
Finally, the Sparks of Hope platform was launched online in September 2017 and has garnered the engagement of over 65 million people on social media channels. The Elders have undertaken public activities in cities around the world in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Africa to showcase the ideas the 100 Sparks of Hope offer toward addressing key global challenges. We hope to play the needed role in adding up to the series of activities the others have been doing to making it all possible.
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**July 18, 2018 (Dakar, Senegal)**
**Media inquiries:**
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**About The Elders**
The Elders are independent leaders using their collective experience and influence for peace, justice, and human rights worldwide. The group was founded by [**Nelson Mandela**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-c/) in 2007. The Elders are [**Martti Ahtisaari**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-q/), [**Kofi Annan**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-a/) (Chair),[ **Ban Ki-Moon**](https://theelders.org/ban-ki-moon), [**Lakhdar Brahimi**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-f/), [**Gro Harlem Brundtland**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-z/) (Deputy Chair), [**Hina Jilani**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-v/), [**Ricardo Lagos**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-e/), [**Graça Machel**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-s/), [**Mary Robinson**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-g/), and [**Ernesto Zedillo**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-w/). [**Ela Bhatt**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-yd/), [**Fernando Henrique Cardoso,**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-yh/) [**Jimmy Carter**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-yk/), and [**Desmond Tutu**](http://theelders.cmail20.com/t/y-i-hiihkhd-l-yu/) are Elders Emeritus.
**About the #WalkTogether Campaign
[**\#WalkTogether**](https://www.walk-together.org/) is a year-long campaign in the lead-up to Nelson Mandela’s 100th anniversary to inspire hope in the world by celebrating courageous moral leadership for the freedoms of Peace, Health, Justice, and Equality. The campaign is run by The Elders’ secretariat in partnership with global civil society networks.
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** African Union, Africans, Africans Rising, America, dead, embassy, Gaza, Israel, Just, Justice, Mandela, martyrs, Obama, palestine, Palestinian, Peace, protests, SA, South Africa, Trump, USA
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### [VIDEO: Call to Action for the 25th of May](https://www.africansrising.org/video-call-to-action-25may/)
**Published:** May 21, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** VIDEO: Call to Action for the 25th of May
**Content:**
[Uncategorized](https://www.africansrising.org/category/uncategorized-en/)
# VIDEO: Call to Action for the 25th of May
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) May 21, 2018June 18, 2025
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### [African Peoples to Europe: Don’t Hijack Our Renewable Energy!](https://www.africansrising.org/african-peoples-to-europe-dont-hijack-our-renewable-energy/)
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### [Africans Rising on “Africa Today” on KPFA Radio in Berkeley, California](https://www.africansrising.org/kumi-naidoo-on-africa-today-on-pacifica-radio-kpfa/)
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### [Media Statement](https://www.africansrising.org/gaza-massacre/)
**Published:** May 15, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The Israeli government has always attempted to silence the voice of Palestinians on the rise, however, such a violation of Gaza should chock us all into action and it should never be business as usual.
**Content:**
### Africans Rising for Palestine
### Dakar, 15 May 2018
We, the signatories of the Kilimanjaro Declaration and members of Africans Rising condemn the on-going massacre of Palestinian nationals in Gaza, following the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem on Monday, 14 May 2018.
After seventy years of the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine, the international community remains perilously silent in the face of atrocious ethnic cleansing and genocide. This is wholly unacceptable and it betrays the very basic rationale behind the existence of the renowned global peacekeeping institutions, which have failed the Palestinian people for far too long. “It is unacceptable that we can have a sovereign state of Palestine with its unarmed civilians subject to a brutal level of military aggression on a daily basis,” said Africans Rising Co-Coordinator, Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan.
70 years to the anniversary of Nakba, Arabic for “catastrophe”, President Donald Trump’s Administration officially opened the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, making the United States of America the first foreign state to undercut Palestinian hope and provoke this warranted anger among the Gazawi youth.
Africans Rising for justice, peace and dignity condemns in the strongest of terms the massive killings of innocent and unarmed Palestinian demonstrators along the Gaza border on Monday 15 May 2018. Protestors massing at The Wall were once again noticed by social media, they were also quickly taken up by Hamas, the Islamist Palestinian party with most control in Gaza. These Palestinians have declared allegiance to their freedom and they have successfully drawn attention to the forgotten, and hopeless Gaza Strip. The Israeli government has always attempted to silence the voice of Palestinians on the rise, however, such a violation of Gaza should chock us all into action and it should never be business as usual.
This attack has seen more than 60 martyrs, many of whom are teenagers, children and women. The death toll recorded the largest number of fatalities in a single day and continues to rise even as the majority of the wounded continue to receive treatment. The Israelis attacks are a ferocious and a pervasive violation of human rights and further loss of life or injuries must be stopped forthwith. “As Africans and fellow human beings, we urge our governments to take heed of the statement from the African Union Commission on Palestine and, add to add the African people’s voices to the global solidarity campaigns to end this modern-day Apartheid” Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan added.
*“He reiterates the solidarity of the[ African Union](https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20180514/statement-chairperson-african-union-commission-palestine) with the Palestinian people in their legitimate quest for an independent and sovereign State with East Jerusalem as its capital. He calls for renewed and genuine international efforts to find a just and lasting solution to the conflict, based on the existence of two States, Israel and Palestine, within the framework of the relevant United Nations pronouncements.” Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Palestine, [Moussa Faki Mahamat](https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20180514/statement-chairperson-african-union-commission-palestine), Addis Ababa, 14 May 2018.*
We further commend the swift action of the Government of South Africa, which immediately withdrew it’s Ambassador to Israel and urge all other African states to follow this example and act decisively to isolate the pariah state of Israel.
*“Given the indiscriminate and grave manner of the latest Israeli attacks, the South African government has taken a decision to recall Ambassador Sisa Ngombane with immediate effect and until further notice,” Dirco (Department of International Relations & Cooperation) added.*
We fully support the view of the [Government of South Africa](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2018-05-15-south-africa-recalls-its-ambassador-to-israel-after-killing-of-palestinian-protesters/#.WvrvkdMvxWM) that Israel must immediately withdraw its troops from the sovereign state of Palestine.
*“As we have stated on previous occasions, South Africa reiterates its view that the Israeli Defence Force must withdraw from the Gaza Strip and bring to an end the violent and destructive incursions into Palestinian territories. South Africa maintains further that the violence in the Gaza Strip will stand in the way of rebuilding Palestinian institutions and infrastructure.”*
“We urge all African countries to remember that it was no other than Nelson Mandela who reminded the world of the obvious fact that, *our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians*,” said Africans Rising Co-Coordinator, Coumba Toure.
The decision was taken by the South African government to recall their South Africa Ambassador to Israel, Sisa Ngombane, owing to these attacks should be replicated by the rest of the world to show solidarity and to offer support in ending the violence against Palestinians.
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### [Fight Inequality Week of Action - The Gambia](https://www.africansrising.org/gambia2/)
**Published:** March 6, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** A video created by Activista and AfricansRising, for Fight Inequality Week of action 19th to 26th January 2018.
**Content:**
[Actions](https://www.africansrising.org/category/actions/)
# Fight Inequality Week of Action – The Gambia
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### [Why Should The Palestinian Struggle Matter to Africans?](https://www.africansrising.org/palestine-africa/)
**Published:** June 14, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Oppression does not exist in isolation, and the Palestinian struggle has multiple points of intersectionality with countless struggles across the African continent
**Content:**
### Africans Rising for Palestine
One month ago today, the world was treated to horrific scenes in Gaza when Israeli soldiers opened fire, killing sixty-eight and injuring over two thousand seven hundred unarmed Palestinians during demonstrations against the relocation of the American Embassy to Jerusalem. This massacre occurred a day before the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, which is commemorated every May 15th to mark the inhumane displacement of Palestinians since the violent emergence of the state of Israel in 1948. The recent killings bring to mind the Sharpeville massacre of March 1960 when sixty-nine unarmed demonstrators were shot dead by apartheid forces during an anti-pass demonstration in South Africa.
The relocation of the American Embassy to Jerusalem countered several UN resolutions and undermined the hope for a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Thirty-three of the eighty-nine states invited by the American government to the opening ceremony sent official representations, including[ twelve African states](https://www.timesofisrael.com/ambassadors-from-all-over-the-world-to-fete-us-embassy-move/) – Angola, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Out of these twelve African countries, seven are listed as not free, while five are listed as partly free in [Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2018 report](https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/freedom-world-2018). Indeed, citizens of these countries have witnessed blatant and flagrant violations of their rights within the past few years. In Kenya, the government security forces shot down protesters demanding electoral reforms in 2017. In The Democratic Republic of Congo, President Joseph Kabila insists on extending his rule beyond the constitutional two-term limit. While in Angola, seventeen activists were sentenced to up to eight years in prison for reading and discussing a book about non-violent resistance in 2016. Also in Cameroon, the government has been at the helm of a brutal crackdown on English-Speaking citizens, while in South Sudan, a two-year civil war has killed countless people and left nearly four million displaced clearly injustice and disregard for human rights is the only prevalent feature tying up these African regimes to the apartheid state of Isreal.
Oppression does not exist in isolation, and the Palestinian struggle has multiple points of intersectionality with countless struggles across the African continent for they all are struggles against a global system of the few – a system anchored on capitalism, patriarchy, and dispossession.
The Israeli occupation of Palestine has survived seventy years of criticism on pillars and strategies similar to those that supported colonialism and apartheid in Africa. Actions such as the land-grabs, the blockade on Gaza, the use of apartheid structures as a tool for controlling movement, and cultural appropriation–which are a major déjà vu for Africans. This similarity of conditions is perhaps what made Nelson Mandela remind us that “Our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians” in his 1997 address during the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. But do our current actions as African peoples and nation-states link our freedom to the freedom of the Palestinian people, or show solidarity with their struggles?
As we attempt to advance our work to justice, peace, and dignity across the continent, it is important that we remain vigilant and hold our governments to account for supporting human rights violations in any part of the world.
Arguably, the African Union has never supported the occupation of Palestine. Several African Union resolutions recognize the Palestinian people’s quest for an independent and sovereign state with East Jerusalem as its capital. However, after the US embassy relocation and subsequent massacre, South African remains as the only AU member state to immediately and firmly side with the Palestinian people by recalling its ambassador to Israel.
Africa and its people cannot afford to side with oppressive states. Neither can African leaders and governments claim to be neutral in the face of injustice, for as Desmond Tutu once said, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality”.
As citizens and descendants of Africa who deeply renounce our history of marginalisation and continue forward with our struggles for justice, peace, and dignity, we affirm our solidarity with the Palestinian people, and countless others who live under the yoke of oppression every single day of their lives.
End the occupation! Free Palestine!
Written by Sungu Oyoo
**Categories:** Blog
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, African Union, Africans, America, dead, embassy, Gaza, Israel, Just, Justice, martyrs, palestine, Palestinian, Peace, protests, SA, South Africa, Trump, USA
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### [We're On the Lookout for Volunteers](https://www.africansrising.org/25-may-2018-volunteers/)
**Published:** March 6, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The Online & Offline Mobilisation Volunteer will be facilitating and leveraging various activities to mobilise citizens within his/her region for the Africans Rising between April and May, 2018.
**Content:**
### Help Us Mobilise Communities and Tell Stories this #25May2018 !
#### ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Online & Offline Mobilisation Volunteer will be facilitating and leveraging various activities to mobilise citizens within his/her region for the Africans Rising between April and May, 2018.
On the 25th of May, 2017, we connected with over 10 Million individuals online, and the hashtags #AfricansRising and #25May2017 were trending in a number of African countries. We were mentioned in at least 200 local, regional, national and international radio, print, television and online channels. 2000 volunteers, partners, organisations, supporters and individuals organised a total of 300 actions & events in 42 African countries and abroad.
This year, we are working towards an even more successful and wider mobilisation across the continent. A key focus of this mobilisation is to allow our members on the ground and our mobilisation volunteers to create and lead new Africans Rising engagement spaces, eventually leading to a major date to celebrate our common wins for justice, peace and dignity.
This volunteer role helps our work towards the accomplishment of all the #25May events. It will also be trialling a new approach to community mobilisation and has the potential to be replicated into more opportunities as the movement grows.
We are looking for:
- ***MOBILISATION VOLUNTEER***
- ***COMMUNICATION VOLUNTEER***
- ***SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER***
- ***GRAPHIC DESIGN VOLUNTEER***
- ***IT VOLUNTEER***
#### DUTIES:
- Devise a written Mobilisation Strategy
- Create activities and engage communities in support of Africans Rising #25May events & The Stop the Bleeding in Afrika Campaign
- Organize multiple town halls or Open Baraza meetings
- Engage at least 500 new Africans Rising Movement members and guide them through the [Kilimanjaro Declaration sign-up process](https://www.africans-rising.org/www/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)
- Make videos grassroots movement leaders, local citizens and young people
- Get Africans Rising featured on local media (Print, Radio, TV, Blog, Celebrity Vlog etc)
- Use creative and local platforms to invite more people to join the #25May local events
- Actively support Africans Rising mobilization operations
#### SKILLS:
- A deep personal resonance with the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](https://www.africans-rising.org/www/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)
- Demonstrated commitment and self-motivation to learn about community mobilisation in Africa
- Outstanding ability to work collaboratively and virtually with a small team
- Good oral and written communication in English and second language (Arabic, French, Kiswahili or Portuguese )
- Strong public speaking and networking skills
- Strong levels of creativity and leadership capacities
- Experience using MS Suite, databases and Google Drive
- Previous engagement with movement work and mobilisation is a plus
- Experience with Social Media platforms, graphic design & digital production are desirable
- IT students and web developers are encouraged to apply
#### ADVANTAGES:
- A chance to be part of a cutting-edge mobilisation approach
- Opportunity to work with a multicultural team
- Frequently network with CSOs and inspiring fellow Africans
- Gain Knowledge of various regional political, socioeconomic and cultural dynamics
- A recommendation letter from Africans Rising
- Oh, and a chance to change the continent!
#### WORKPLACE VALUES:
We envision a future in which talented African youth can give back to the continent by honing their professional skills. We respect and value each member of our team and we work collaboratively across borders to amplify the voices that often go unheard. We want you to help us achieve this mission, together, we are building a pan-African movement that will impact the continent for far longer than we will be here to witness. To do that, we must live our vision and use it to guide our actions.
**DEADLINE:** 15 MARCH, 2018
Send your CV and Cover Letter to [**25may**@africans-rising.org](mailto:25may@africans-rising.org)
**REMUNERATION:** Paid volunteer position
Competitive
**PLACE OF WORK:** Your community is your office!
Community | Home | Virtual
**Terms and Conditions**
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed above
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, if you have not heard from us within three (3) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We’re a very small team making this work! Thank you for your understanding.
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
We reserve the right to accept applications until the post is filled.
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For more information on the role contact details below;
Imen Haddad
25may@africans-rising.org
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### [Uganda’s Slow Slide into Crisis](https://www.africansrising.org/uganda2/)
**Published:** November 21, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Growing discontent threatens the dysfunctional and corrupt political system built by President Museveni, who is now manoeuvering to extend his three decades
**Content:**
This report was first published by CrisisGroup [here](https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-africa/uganda/256-ugandas-slow-slide-crisis)
- **What’s the issue?** Popular discontent is growing over President Museveni’s apparent desire to remain in power while governance, economic performance and security deteriorate.
- **Why does it matter?** Uganda is not in danger of renewed civil war or rebel violence, but it risks sliding into a political crisis that could eventually threaten the country’s hard-won stability.
- **What should be done?** The government should hold a national dialogue over presidential succession, enact reforms to the partisan police force, stop postponing local elections and initiate broad consultations on land reform. Donors should encourage these efforts, while avoiding projects that help perpetuate political patronage.
#### Executive Summary
Uganda suffers from inefficient patronage politics and a downward spiral of declining governance, poor economic performance and local insecurity. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in power since 1986, appears unwilling to step down; supporters and detractors alike expect him to rule until he dies or engineers a handover to a close ally or family member. He will be 77 by the next election in 2021 and is poised to amend the constitution’s 75-year age limit, despite objections from the opposition, civil society and some in his own party. The president undoubtedly retains support, particularly in rural areas, not all of which is patronage-based. He is credited with bringing stability after the 1980s civil wars and eventually defeating the Lord’s Resistance Army rebellion, though his autocratic drift and systemic corruption risks wrecking this legacy. With political and institutional reform, there still is time to avoid such an outcome.
The decline in governance has ripple effects across the system. It stymies attempts to improve core services – particularly infrastructure and agriculture – that are strained by the demands of a rapidly growing population. Urgent infrastructure projects and the long-anticipated start of oil production have suffered delays, further depressing international investment. New government initiatives, nominally aimed at stimulating the economy, typically take the form of handouts, particularly to under-employed youth, designed to secure political support. The likewise politically-motivated creation of new administrative districts has not improved local services, but instead increased the size of the public sector, straining an already overwhelmed public purse. New districts also contribute to communal tensions, particularly when delimitation reallocates control over natural resources and land.
The security sector, particularly the police, is emblematic of these problems. Police officers carry out functions that are nominally intended to preserve public order yet in reality function as the president’s first line of defence against rivals. They spend much of their time disrupting opposition activities. Allegations of criminal activity within the police undermines its legitimacy; officers are reportedly involved in protection rackets, organised crime and turf wars. Violent crime, including murder, is on the rise as police ability to carry out regular duties declines. The rise of informal security groups, most notably the Crime Preventers (a non-uniformed youth militia that mobilised pro-government votes and intimidated its rivals during the 2016 election), has blurred lines, further eroded accountability, politicised policing and weakened the influence of better trained and disciplined career officers.
> As crime has risen, particularly in urban areas, local governance has deteriorated.
As crime has risen, particularly in urban areas, local governance has deteriorated. The local council system remains the bedrock of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), but the government has not held village or parish council elections since 2002, due partly to their cost but also reportedly to fears of the outcome. Local administration has withered and become increasingly dysfunctional.
Disputes over land, administrative districts and the government’s recognition of “traditional” authorities – another form of patronage – likewise prompt communal and ethnic violence, problems Ugandans doubt the state can resolve. Clashes are on the rise between the authorities and locals forcibly removed from newly demarcated wildlife reserves or who feel that ancestral lands are being grabbed by rapacious businessmen. The forthcoming land reform bill – a constitutional amendment that would ease government purchase of private land for infrastructure projects – provokes fears of more land-grabbing.
The lack of opportunities for youth plus tensions surrounding the presidential age-limit amendment and controversial land reform bills are fuelling the rise of new political actors – notably the musician turned-populist MP Bobi Wine – and increasing the risk of popular demonstrations that could provoke a violent crackdown.
Uganda is in urgent need of political and administrative reform to prevent a slide toward an increasingly dysfunctional, corrupt and insecure system. In order to mitigate longer-term dangers of civil strife, donors should be more sensitive to the political impact of their assistance by avoiding projects that contribute to ruling party patronage. For its part, President Museveni’s government should:
- **Hold a credible National Dialogue:** This should be done by revisiting plans to which the ruling party itself had agreed after the February 2016 election. Such a dialogue should be broad-based and focus on popular consultations with Ugandan citizens to discuss issues associated with the presidential succession **and** reduce fears that it might end in violence.
- **Take steps to professionalise the police and improve its leadership:** To stop the decline in police operational capacity and address criminality within police ranks, the government should re-institute a merit-based system of promotions in the senior command and investigate and prosecute alleged crimes by members of the force. It also should end or reduce use of informal, non-uniformed groups, particularly the Crime Preventers.
- **Improve local governance:** Hold local council elections to re-legitimise grass-roots administration while imposing a moratorium on the creation of new administrative districts.
- **Consult widely on land reform:** Complete consultations with the population at the local level (in local languages) in association with civil society to understand main concerns before embarking on any land ownership reform. Reforms should give local leaders – including elders and elected council leaders – a say in matters such as land allocation. The government should shelve the upcoming constitutional amendment on government land acquisition and instead prioritise reforms and anti-corruption measures within the lands ministry.
These proposed steps will not be easy. But President Museveni should recognise them as necessary to avert dangerous drift and limit the risk of damage to his legacy.
This report was first published by CrisisGroup [here](https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-africa/uganda/256-ugandas-slow-slide-crisis)
**Categories:** External
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### [Expanding the Alliance in Uganda](https://www.africansrising.org/uganda1/)
**Published:** November 21, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The government alleges that civil society protests are subversive. And even some people sympathetic to NGOs have asked why they are getting involved in national politics.
**Content:**
In Uganda, civil society organizations are peacefully organizing against constitutional amendments that would dramatically expand the powers of the President. The government has responded with police raids and threats against NGOs it sees as the ringleaders. Over 25 NGOs have been served with letters from the National Bureau for NGOs to present audited accounts, work plans, budgets and strategic plans as way back as 2014. ActionAid Uganda, which works with almost two million people in Uganda’s poorest communities – has even had its bank accounts summarily closed while the Great Lakes Institute for Strategic Studies (GLISS) has also had its accounts and those of its staff frozen. Both ActionAid Uganda and GLISS were raided by police, had computers and phones confiscated and all staff interrogated for several hours.
The government alleges that civil society protests are subversive. And even some people sympathetic to NGOs have asked why they are getting involved in national politics. What has the constitution got to do with their core mission of helping people? Isn’t this a political party matter, far removed from the things they should be focusing on, like improving education and health?
My answer is a resounding no.
When leaders start to feel immune to any threat of losing power, an accountability vacuum is created in which corruption takes hold and the rule of law deteriorates. It is inevitably the poor who lose the most.
In 1995, nine years after liberating Uganda from a dysfunctional state with collapsed institutions Museveni’s National Resistance Movement spearheaded the promulgation of a new Constitution. Ugandans embraced its vision of a peaceful, democratic future, free from corruption, with basic services and economic opportunity for all citizens. Initially, dramatic gains followed: primary school enrolment tripled, poverty fell by more than half, the economy flourished and Ugandans welcomed the return of multiparty democracy.
But now, after over 30 years in office, NRM’s entrenched power is giving rise to unprecedented levels of corruption. It is those living in poverty who pay the price – schools with leaking roofs, absurdly overcrowded classrooms and Clinics without sufficient staff or essential medicines. Budgets allocated for schools and clinics fail to materialise. Desperately needed resources simply do not arrive on the scale that is needed.
It is therefore unsurprising that ordinary Ugandans are hungry for change. And academic experts say that constitutional limits on a ruler’s time in office are a key safeguard to encourage citizens to pursue change peacefully, through ballots instead of bullets. Museveni’s government got rid of constitutional term limits in 2005 and the only now remaining safeguard is the ceiling on the President’s age – which the Ruling Party now wants to abolish as well. If they succeed, not only will corruption gain a stranglehold, but chances of a peaceful transfer of power will dwindle.
What is worse, they want another constitutional amendment to allow government to seize land without due process or compensation. This would put impoverished farmers at the mercy of corrupt officials and their corporate backers – and like the removal of the Presidential age limit, it’s likely to engender violence and instability. If Uganda once again descends into conflict, there is no doubt it is the poor who will suffer the most.
With the lessons of history still vivid in their minds, Ugandans are determined to preserve their hard-won constitution and uphold the rule of law. Thousands protest corruption by wearing black every Monday. Collective movements have arisen to defend the constitutional age-limit for the president and the check on government’s power to seize private land.
Supporting these non-partisan citizen movements is entirely consistent with the work that civil society does to empower people at community level. Quite regularly, we’ve seen that the biggest gains in key areas such as health and education come when poor people themselves have a real say in government decisions, and can hold officials accountable for meeting their needs. And this accountability, which has been built slowly and painstakingly in communities across Uganda since the end of Idi Amin’s brutal dictatorship, is exactly what is now at stake. We are facing a shrinking of the civic space available for people to engage meaningfully to defend and advance their basic rights.
It is at times like this that we need to stand together more strongly than ever – and have the courage of our convictions. We shall remain steadfast with an unmatched spirit and unparalleled resilience. We shall not agonize but organize. We shall not relent on the mission we profess around social justice and dignity of Ugandans. For this reason, we need to expand the alliance of actors who will oppose this shrinking of civic space. We need everyone to speak up: the media who are concerned with free speech, companies who care about rule of law, parliamentarians who care about democracy and all Ugandans who want a government that is committed to delivering on their basic rights. When governments start working in arbitrary, unjustified and legally indefensible ways there is no neutrality in staying silent.
***\** Kumi Naidoo is director of Africans Rising and former executive director of Greenpeace**
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First published in a post by Kumi Naidoo in the Huffington Post ( 01/11/2017)
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**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** uganda
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### [Terms of Reference to Undertake a Regional Assessments](https://www.africansrising.org/tor1/)
**Published:** November 17, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Developing a Terms of Reference to Undertake a Regional Assessment of Justice, Peace and Integrity and Mapping of key actors for equality of Justice, Peace and Integrity
**Content:**
### Terms of Reference to Undertake a Regional Assessment of Justice, Peace and Integrity and Mapping of key actors for equality of Justice, Peace and Integrity
#### Introduction:
Africans Rising is a Pan-African movement of people and organisations, working for peace, justice and dignity. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
Africans Rising would like to offer sustainable community organising paradigms and post-NGO organising models that coalesce/catalyse peoples self-defined and driven struggles. Africans Rising is desirous of bringing like-minded organisations and cross-border solidarity that can speak continentally and set an appropriate agenda for Africa.
Our vision, outlined in the Kilimanjaro Declaration; is a decentralised, citizen-owned future that will build support and solidarity for local struggles, local leadership and immerse activists in the grassroots work of building social movements from below and beyond borders.
Africans Rising amplifies broad demands connecting struggles, building solidarity & cooperation within & amongst campaigns for social, economic, environmental and gender justice. We do this with movements, people, civil society organisations, governments, artists, business, and others – based on a shared support for the Kilimanjaro Declaration.
As a growing movement, with a broad Pan-African remit, we are currently focusing on initially building the movement while paying due attention to the myriad of challenges that confront the people of Africa – ranging from freedom to express themselves to political impunity and the corruption that this engenders…rendering accountability as a near impossibility.
#### Objective of Assessment:
Many Governments in Africa are too weak to carry out the main functions of government which inter alia include, provision of public goods, control of the elites and wealth distribution. Countries can only be able to do these functions when they can guarante equality of justice : ensuring equal application of the Law. The rule of law and fidelity to the Constitution are vital to avoid the phenomena of what renowned Nigerian Scholar Nwabueze called the “Africaness of the Presidency – which is a Presidency that is largely free from limiting constitutional devices and restraint mechanisms.
Laws, rule of law and the independence of the Judiciary provide refuge to the weak and poor when they seek protection, justice and redress.
The Ibrahim index of African Governance (IIAG) defines governance as the provision of the political, social and economic goods that a citizen has the right to expect from his or her state, and that a state has the responsibility to deliver to its citizens. The IIAG assesses progress under four main conceptual categories: Safety & rule of law, participation & human rights, sustainable economic opportunity and human development.
The equality of justice, laws and rule of law has a major bearing on political and civic space. Political space is central for people living in poverty to actively fulfill their rights and address their grievances. However, in most of the countries, political space is shrinking. In many countries vague provisions in laws have been applied arbitrarily under the guise of public management, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism, national security, public morals, defamation, protection of national sovereignty among others. A recent analysis by CIVICUS –World Alliance for Citizen Participation, showed that in 2015, significant violations of civic space were recorded in over 100 countries, up from 96 in 2014. Essentially this means that about 86% of the world’s population; or 6 out of 7 people live in states where their basic rights to freedom of association, peaceful assembly and expression are being curtailed or denied.
Africans Rising seeks to undertake a regional assessment of justice, peace and integrity on the African Continent. Africans Rising wants to see and support active people’s agency to practice internal democracy, protecting, expanding and enjoying their rights to civic space for just and equitable society. This requires us to be part of collective efforts, ones aimed at:
- a) Promoting peoples’ actions to protect and expand existing spaces and create alternative ones for engagement with governments.
- b) Contributing to the development and implementation of progressive policies, legislations, and actions that open up and consolidate political space at country, regional, and international levels; and
- This assessment should result in an overall determination of the state of justice and peace and integrity in the regional and how this enables the citizens to contribute to (a) and (b).
This assessment will contribute to the development of a ‘people’s action guide enabling interested citizens to engage with the state in ensuring that there is dispensation of justice, and that Africans can live in peace, with dignity.
Recent civic organising has shattered any illusions that the majority of Africans are passive or content with the status quo. Civil society organisations have found themselves unable to predict or add value to new expressions of frustration, discontent and anger. From #EnoughIsEnough campaigns of Nigeria, #Rhodes/Fees/ZumaMustFall of South Africa, to the struggles against #ThirdTermism in Uganda, Burundi and the Congo and even #mydressmychoice in Kenya, new and digital forms of organising are being led by young and fiercely independent leaders. These protest movements find international solidarity in the struggles against extra-judicial killings in North America (#BlackLivesMatter), rising anti-immigrant racism in Europe and a capitalist system that only benefits the 1% (#OccupyMovement).
Africans Rising seeks to draw lessons from the ability of activists to frame issues, offer compelling narratives and catalyze and coordinate mass action. We can learn from how they quickly build ownership and find resources across unlikely partners, yet remain decentralized and free of recognizable brands and leaders. The new movements are largely decentralized and driven by voluntary efforts, and are known to resort to civil disobedience and innovative spontaneity. Therefore as part of this assessment, we would like to map the different actors /movements in the regions that are engaged in ensuring equality of justice and maintaining peace and dignity.
#### Key deliverable:
1. An analytical assessment of the state of justice, peace and integrity in the region
2. A mapping of the different actors /movements in the regions that are engaged in ensuring equality of justice and maintaining peace and dignity
#### Timeline:
This assessment will be conducted over a period of 40 days spanning over October and November, 2017.
**Categories:** Documents, News and Media
**Tags:** assessment, document, Terms of Reference, tor
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### [Togo Mission Report](https://www.africansrising.org/togo9/)
**Published:** October 25, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** During the current protests in Togo some 200 people have lost their lives, a large number have been forced to migrate (some estimates put this figure in the thousands) and a number of people have been detained and tortured
**Content:**
*Africans Rising* made a promise in the [*Kilimanjaro Declaration*](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/), both to itself and to the people of Africa to be the first to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in times of crises. The movement has shown solidarity with struggles during the political impasse in [The Gambia](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/gambia/) and, in [Cameroon](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/cameroon/) when the Internet was shut down. In both instances, the rights of people were being denied and, *Africans Rising* sent solidarity missions to listen to the people of those countries and demonstrate Pan-African solidarity.
In August, widespread pro-democracy protests erupted across Togo, in Lome and other towns, in neighbouring countries and, in Europe. Led largely by the political opposition, protesters are demanding an end to the country’s 50-year ruling dynasty. They are calling for constitutional reforms, including the reinstatement of a two-term limit for president. President Faure Gnassingbe, already in his third term, has been in power since 2005, when he took the reigns after the death of his father, Eyadema Gnassingbe who ruled over Togo for 38 years.
During the current protests some 200 people have lost their lives, a large number have been forced to migrate (some estimates put this figure in the thousands) and a number of people have been detained and tortured by government security forces, foremost among these being the Serious Crimes Unit of the Togo Police.
In September *African Rising* issued a [statement in solidarity with the people of Togo](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/2017/09/19/togo1/) and, after an evaluation of the situation and, informed by contacts on the ground, we reached consensus on the need to urgently send a Pan-African solidarity mission as our practical response to this brewing political crisis.
The purpose of this mission was to better understand the dynamics of the public protests and, to explore ways to play a constructive role in efforts to secure lasting, peaceful and just resolutions to the political crisis facing the country.
The four-person delegation was made up of *Africans Rising* Coordinator [Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan](https://twitter.com/saidykhan08) (The Gambia), [Rohkaya Dieye](https://twitter.com/Roxayad1) (Senegal) and, [Chantal Nare](https://twitter.com/ChantalNare) (Burkina Faso), with support from local journalist Kevin Soncy.
Given that *Africans Rising* is committed to working with all parties in any conflict, the delegation prepared to meet with representatives of government, civil society organisations (CSOs) such as Front Citoyen [Togo Debout](https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23TogoDebout) and other stakeholders.
The solidarity mission arrived in Lome on Monday 9th October and was scheduled to depart on Friday, 13th October. In the early hours of the morning of their departure, the Serious Crimes Unit of the [Togo Police detained the *Africans Rising* delegation](https://ameyawdebrah.com/africans-rising-mission-togo-experiences-clampdown/), confiscating their laptops and passports. This (as yet unexplained) action delayed the mission departure until 17th October.
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**Categories:** Actions
**Tags:** #TogoDebout, featured, Togo
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### [Africans Rising Mission To Togo Experiences Extent of Clampdown](https://www.africansrising.org/togo7/)
**Published:** October 24, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** A pan-African delegation of activists on a fact-finding mission to Togo has found out the extent of the ongoing state clampdown on pro-democracy protests.
**Content:**
A pan-African delegation of activists on a fact-finding mission to Togo has found out the extent of the ongoing state clampdown on pro-democracy protests.
Just days after arriving and meeting with local civil society groups on the ground in mid-October, the three-person delegation were detained by police and had their phones, laptops and passports confiscated, while local groups were interrogated about the meetings.
Widespread pro-democracy protests erupted across Togo, and in cities in neighbouring countries and Europe, in August. Led by the political opposition, protesters are demanding an end to the country’s 50-year ruling dynasty. They are calling for constitutional reforms, including the introduction of two-term limits for president. President Faure Gnassingbe, already in his third term, has been in power since 2005, when he took the reigns after the death of his father, Gnassingbe Eyadema who ruled Togo for 38 years.
As part of Africans Rising solidarity with social movements and civil society groups, engaged in struggles for justice, peace and dignity, a delegation from African Rising embarked on a fact‐finding mission to Togo on Monday, 9 October 2017.
The purpose of this mission was to better understand the dynamics of the public protests and to explore ways to play a constructive role in efforts to secure lasting, peaceful and just resolutions to the political crisis facing the country. To that end, the delegation prepared to meet with representatives of government, civil society organisations (CSOs) such as Front Citoyen Togo Debout (Togo Stand Up Citizen Front) and other stakeholders.
The delegation was made up of Gambian activist and Africans Rising coordinator [Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan](https://twitter.com/saidykhan08) and activists [Rohkaya Dieye](https://twitter.com/Roxayad1) and, [Chantal Nare](https://twitter.com/ChantalNare) from Senegal and Burkina Faso respectively, with local support from local civil society advocate Kevin Soncy on the ground.
After arriving in Lome on October 9, and meeting with prominent grassroots movement Front Citoyen Togo Debut, the delegation took a 6-hour road journey to the north, where the Togolese army has been accused of killing, torturing and forcing protesters to flee to Ghana.
Security forces have been working to prevent peaceful demonstrations and rallies from taking place.
In the northern cities of Sokode and Bafilo, they met with a wide variety of citizen groups including youth, students, women, farmers, teachers, journalists and faith-based groups for briefings on the situation on the ground there.
The team also met with representatives of government and the political opposition.
On Friday, October 13, the Togo Police’s Serious Crimes Unit detained the *Africans Rising* delegation, confiscating their laptops and passports. The mission heard that the unit had begun questioning local CSOs about their meetings with the delegation.
Despite interventions and appeals from various quarters, the authorities refused to return the team’s passports and communication devices while they were in the country.
Said Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Africans Rising Coordinator: “The response of the authorities to our mission demonstrates the government’s intention to crush the peaceful voice of the people, in Togo and across Africa, calling for respect for democratic values and human rights.”
The delegation was eventually handed back their passports and property as they prepared to leave Togo. However, in the light of the police actions, we remain concerned for the welfare of civil society members and organisations that engaged with the Africans Rising mission and call on the authorities to respect and protect the democratic right to freedom of association and assembly.
Since then, efforts to violently crush the protest movement continued. On October 18, at least five people were killed after security forces opened fire on demonstrators in two days of protests in Sokode, where the Africans Rising mission had met grassroots organisations, and the capital, Lome. In other cities, police have fired teargas to break up demonstrations.
Further protests are planned for this week.
Africans Rising continues to urge the government to stop its violent suppression of peaceful, democratic protests and to engage its people in sincere dialogue to find lasting solutions to the crisis.
For more information, please contact:
Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan
[+ 221781713635](tel:+221%2078%20171%2036%2035) ( Senegal mobile) and [+220 9884761](tel:+220%20988%204761) ( WhatsApp – Gambia).
**Categories:** Actions, Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #TogoDebout, Togo, youth
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### [Statement on Trump’s Alarming and Withering Words for Haiti and Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/statement-trump/)
**Published:** January 16, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** As a broad and committed pan-African movement, Africans Rising is outraged by President Trump’s indecorous and demeaning remarks that dismissed people
**Content:**
As a broad and committed pan-African movement, Africans Rising is outraged by President Trump’s indecorous and demeaning remarks that dismissed people from African nations, Haiti and El Salvador as unwelcome on U.S soil.
President Trump used a derogatory term when talking about countries that harbor the world’s fastest-growing economies and with whom the U.S. has mutually beneficial relations. In doing so, the president of the United States has deemed these entire populations unfit to immigrate to the U.S merely because they do not come from predominantly white countries. Trump’s vulgar referral to the Africans people can only be thought of as racist and xenophobic. The international reprehensibility of such a referral transcends the derogative term itself; but instead, it does confirm a misguided image of our prosperous continent. As this despondent image of Africa remains present elsewhere, Africans Rising has dedicated its efforts to paint a hopeful and accurate notion of Africa and thus we cannot accept such a dangerous setback, especially one that is initiated by a leader who’s followed by many.
Africans Rising has never attempted to deny the distressed realities of many African people, however, we refuse to be solely recognized as a useless burden to the United States of America. The most problematic aspect of Trump’s comments is the fact that they exclusively brand Africa as the home to unskilled and vacuous immigrants when in fact, the US immigration policies are widely merit-based, hence the African diaspora in the U.S have continuously proven that they are more than worthy of being celebrated thanks to their hard-earned achievements.
Perhaps president Trump should know that according to a[ 2007 Census](http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2007-03-18/news/0703180344_1_black-immigrants-high-achieving-immigrants-biracial-couples), almost 44% of African immigrants in the US had obtained a college degree, compared with only 29% for immigrants from Europe, Russia and Canada and 23% of the U.S. population as a whole. This further proves that African immigrants are as far ahead of Americans in their educational achievement, which consequently makes them a valuable addition not only to the U.S but also to the global community. Since education translates into higher household income, Nigerian-Americans, for instance, have a [median household income](https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2015-10-13/it-isn-t-just-asian-immigrants-who-excel-in-the-u-s-) well above the American average. These are the same Nigerians that president Trump infuriated last year in a meeting with cabinet officials when he said that they never go back to their “huts”. Clearly, the Trump administration needs to revisit the question of diversity and its added value to the core of the American social compositions.
Africans Rising supports concerned American politicians, US ambassadors, African leaders, the [African Union](https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20180116/press-statement-immediate-release-ecosocc%E2%80%99s-response-president-trump%E2%80%99s-), the United Nations, and many other entities across the world that have sharply denounced president Trump’s attitude towards our people. We call on him to retract his inadequate statement and officially apologize not only to Africans but also to all people of African descent around the globe.Yet again, president Trump has disregarded the basic respect and humanity that his position entails. These abhorrent remarks can only confirm Mr.Trump’s unsubtle bigotry towards people of color. Amid the global dismay over the incident, the President of the United States has been branded as ignorant and racist, both of which are adjectives which are extremely incompatible with the status of any head of state, however, he continues to cause contention locally and internationally.
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** featured, Trump, USA
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### [Stories of Struggle and Inspiration](https://www.africansrising.org/air5/)
**Published:** January 16, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** How Africans are rising for justice, peace and dignity in the context of shrinking civic space. By Valerie Msoka - Tanzania
**Content:**
“Those who are on good terms with the government work freely but those against the government are harassed, jailed, beaten, and sometimes even killed. But even in this repressive environment, there are now many youth movements. \[At times\] it is difficult to collaborate because we are suspicious of each other, that some might be working on behalf of the government, the opposition or a foreign country, but I believe that because we are fighting for the same cause for a better country, we will be able to collaborate in the future,” said[ Sylva Mbikayi](https://twitter.com/LegrandSylva) when describing how difficult it is working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the beginning of the [Activists-in-Residence (AiR)](https://www.africans-rising.org/www/2017/08/04/groundbreaking-initiative-to-re-energize-african-activists/) programme.
Sylva Mbikayi, or as he told the group, “I am affectionately called Legrand”, was part of a group of African activists who had converged in Arusha, northern Tanzania, to see how they can advance social justice in a continent where the space to do so is shrinking. The AiR programme is a practical response to the multiple struggles and demands in the activists’ day-to-day lives as human rights defenders. Through their interactions, the programme aimed to strengthen the infrastructure for societal transformation as well as to provide time and space for reflection, especially for those who face repression or those who might be on the verge of burnout.
AiR was an initiative of [Africans Rising](https://www.africans-rising.org/www/), a Pan-African movement of people and formations, working for peace, justice, and dignity. The movement is determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose to build the future Africans want – a right to peace, social inclusion, and shared prosperity. [Ezra Mbogori](https://twitter.com/limirimbogori) of Kenya and [Kumi Naidoo](https://twitter.com/kuminaidoo) of South Africa have both been involved in the development of the movement. They agree that African unity, reflected by greater social, political, and economic integration, is critical for Africa and its peoples, nations, and nationalities. A united civil society should be the vanguard of such a movement for justice, peace, and dignity. The AiR was advancing Ezra’s and Kumi’s narratives.
The initiative was timely given the reality in various African countries where elections have been annulled and constitutions are not being respected or are being changed to accommodate personal wishes. Such scenarios are being resisted by those who met in Arusha, who believe in human rights and in building peaceful, just and tolerant societies. However, because each operated in a different context and had different strategies to respond to the restrictions on their civic spaces, the AiR programme gave them the opportunity to merge these strategies and leave the retreat stronger.
“For my entire education, from primary school to university, I had to move from my desk to the blackboard because I could not see and no one cared that being a person with Albinism, I could not see small fonts,” said [Franck Houètèhou C. Hounsa](https://twitter.com/houetehou) as he told the group what motivated him to fight for the rights of people with [Albinism](https://twitter.com/ONGCworldwide).
Speaking about civil society in Benin, Franck says that, “while I have no definition of civil society in Benin, I know that we have trade unions, faith based organisations – made up of Christian, Muslim and the traditional religion, Vudoun – and NGOs. These three bodies are very vibrant and strong in Benin. They work separately but sometimes unite against government directives. For example, when the government said that Muslims should not worship on the streets on the Friday, it was the Catholics that came out first to protest against the directive and the government retracted.” This was an example, one of many that were discussed during the course of the retreat, of how alliances between different groups and social movements make a real difference when faced with repressive legislation.
Legrand, who was released from [military detention](https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/afr62/6635/2017/en/) a week before attending AiR, spoke of the situation in his country, “In DR Congo there is the government and the opposition. There are \[very\] few non-partisan civil society formations because the organisations in the civil society are either with the government or with the opposition and they aspire to be in one of those two camps, they don’t really care for the people, they think about themselves first.”
Legrand, whose release came about thanks to international and national pressure as well as [lobbying](https://www.telema.org/military-jail-youth-activists-kalonji-mbikayi/) from family members and friends, denied accusations of being in a movement that was planning a *coup*, insisting “we just want democracy, real democracy that is all.” In 2013 it was that need for democracy that led the youth movement in the DRC to form the Fourth Way. Legrand explains the name, “the first path is the regime, the second path is the opposition and the third path is the civil society. But because the civil society in DRC does not adequately represent the aspirations of the people, we are the Fourth Path, which represents the youth. The movement came into being when President Kabila started talking about organising a dialogue for the elections. We were opposed to this dialogue because we knew he was preparing a way to extend his tenure in office beyond 2016 when his second term would end,” he says. And so we see another tactic being used to resist the shrinking of society – movement building.
Legrand explains that, in order to make the movement closer to the people, they take part in community activities such as cleaning the streets, providing free access to justice, assisting market women with materials and equipment, working with the handicapped and offering university scholarships to eligible youth. In addition, the movement has meetings and consultations with the opposition. The decision to maintain communication with opposition groups proved successful when, in 2014, some leaders of the opposition joined the movement and refused to enter into the dialogue that President Joseph Kabila was demanding. But this did not deter the president and he again made the call for a [dialogue](http://www.jeuneafrique.com/282968/politique/rdc-lopposition-refuse-le-dialogue-propose-par-kabila-et-appelle-a-de-nouvelles-manifestations/) in 2015 “so we sent letters to \[the United Nations and the European Union\] and said ‘No, this is not what the Congolese people want’. But they did not take our letters seriously, so we became radical and sent out messages on social media saying we will create ‘chaos’ on the streets to stop people attending the dialogue. We were finally taken seriously,” he says.
[Mbongo Ali](https://twitter.com/MbongoAli), a lawyer-activist from Burundi who heads a human rights NGO, [*Via-Volonté*](http://www.viavolonte.org/), meaning “where there is a will there is a way”, says that before 2015 civil society in his country was vibrant. “In fact Burundi was among the top five African countries in which the civil society had the space to work freely. But since the April[ 2015 demonstrations](https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/05/29/burundi-deadly-police-response-protests) against the third term of President Pierre Nkurunzinza, things have gone from bad to worse. Apart from the demonstrations, there was a failed *coup* and President Nkurunzinza said that civil society was part of the *coup* attempt so all civil society organisations were banned and all activists were put on a list of enemies of the state. According to the constitution, civil society is allowed to operate but \[in practice\] the government has decided to close the civic space” says Mbongo.
In April this year, Mbongo was arrested in Tanzania after he had gone there to demonstrate the rights of Burundian ethnic minorities. Mbongo Ali says that the situation in Burundi makes it hard to work. “We are in a sort of civil war – when you say or do anything against the government you are an enemy of the state; if you say or do anything that the opposition does not like you also become their enemy and if you work with people outside Burundi you are deemed to be working with the enemy. You are always in danger.”
In such circumstances, he explains that the best way for his organisation and others to resist is to have discussions with some leaders and to strengthen the capacity of CSOs to show that freedom of expression and association is a constitutional right. “It is important to speak about human rights and democracy as well as peace which my country has a problem achieving.”
Just as Ali sees dealing with discrimination as his call to human rights activism, [Julie Weah](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPF92UoPPVk) from Liberia has a passion “to see the condition of [women change](https://rightsandresources.org/en/work-impact/#.Wl5RMJM-foA), for them to speak out and to be seen as people who can make a contribution in a society that is very patriarchal.”
Julie, or *Madame Presidente* as she was called in honour of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first woman president in Africa who is Liberian, heads the [Foundation for Community Initiative FCI.](https://www.facebook.com/foundationforcommunityinitiatives/) It works mostly with women to increase their participation in natural resource governance and management. She explains that civil society in Liberia is based around thematic areas such as natural resources, transparency, and accountability, service provisions like health, water, sanitation, and trade unions. The various Liberian civil society organisations benefit from an umbrella organisation, the [National Civil Society Council of Liberia](http://ncscliberia.org/), which seeks to “coordinate the activities of civil society organizations in Liberia”.
She says that generally there are no restrictions on civil society. However, this is not always the case. For example, if an issue is deemed morally or socially unacceptable, such as LGBTI rights or if the issue is likely to generate much opposition to the government’s position. “There was a reform in the forestry sector to produce a new law and civil society organisations dealing with land issues were able to participate fully but those opposed to the way it is being handled were not listened to and are thus excluded from a democratic process. Another example is the referendum process currently underway on whether Liberia should be declared a Christian country. Some civil society organisations will be allowed to participate while others will not depending on whether they agree or disagree with the government position. To deal with such situations we dialogue and have continuous engagement with relevant stakeholders.”
The time at the AiR was also for reflection and to energise for the next hurdle – itself a strategy to guarantee that activists have sufficient energy to focus on their work. [Otieno Ombok](https://www.facebook.com/otieno.ombok) who when speaking about the situation in Kenya said, “CSOs are vigilant on the constitution and other legislation protecting human, civil and socio-economic rights. We have trained about 2,000 community human rights defenders directly \[on these issues\]. When we observe violations we report them to constitutional bodies like the [Kenya National Commission on Human Rights](http://www.knchr.org/), [Independent Police Oversight Authority](https://www.ipoa.go.ke/), the [National Gender Commission](https://www.google.tn/search?q=national+gender+commission+kenya&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUG722UG722&oq=National+Gender+Commission+kenya&aqs=chrome.0.0l4.2853j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8), and the [Ombudsman](http://www.ombudsman.go.ke/). These bodies have summoned the various executives including the police for questioning.”
The *Wise One* as Otieno Ombok was known, said that Kenyan CSOs also petition the presidency and the parliament through the majority leader and encourage the general public to petition and go to court to seek redress. These strategies have resulted in favourable rulings in the past, especially after the constitution was reformed to have an independent judiciary, demonstrating that mass mobilisation including protests still have the ability to influence parliaments in certain contexts.
[Amina Terras](https://twitter.com/AminaTERRASSTal) from Morocco is a member of the [Union of Students for the Change of the Educational System](https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2014/11/144607/in-pictures-moroccan-youth-protest-we-are-students-not-customers/). This movement was formed by students who were unhappy with the existing education system, “this is because people were having difficulty accessing the disciplines they wanted to follow because of the selective nature of the education system as well as the privatisation of the education system. The system of education in both the private and public sectors has brought segregation as it made education accessible \[only\] to the upper-middle class. Education should bring about emancipation and not social progression of those who are already privileged,” she says with the passion that makes her take to the streets for what she calls “popular university”.
She explains that her movement, which started in 2012, and has now changed its name to *Tilila*, meaning liberty or light from the indigenous [Amazigh language](http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/12/algeria-berbers-protest-tamazight-language-rights-171213185709684.html), followed the Arab Spring. “Following \[the Arab Spring uprisings in Morocco\] there was more space for civil society because the government was obliged \[to be more open\] due to the political situation; it was that or more demonstrations. But we have not been able to register the organization because in an indirect way the government does not want us to have legal status. We took this matter to the Administrative Court and in 2015 we won our case against the government. But the government appealed and in 2016 it won against us. So we changed the name of the organisation and the leaders’ names but we are still not permitted to register, so we continue without legal status,” she shrugs, smiling. Organising groups informally – and thereby flying under the radar of repressive governments – is an increasingly cited strategy in fighting back against civil society restrictions.
In the environment that Amina finds herself, it is hard to survive. But she has found allies who, because they are no longer permitted to hold street gatherings, give them space in their compounds. And she is optimistic, “I am hopeful, not in the change of the regime but in social change, that people will look at the root of the problem and gather and find their own solutions. This is what the state does not want, but when the people become affirmative and demand change that will be the end of the legitimacy of the current regime,” she ends with a nod.
Another informal movement that is making headway in reclaiming civic space is the Senegalese social movement, the [*Y’en a Marre*](http://www.unric.org/en/right-to-participation/28099-the-movement-yen-a-marre-weve-had-enough), which means Fed Up. It consists of a group of Senegalese rappers and journalists – music and the power of social media are popular communication tools that are being used to appeal to the Senegalese youth in their quest for democracy and to reclaim civic space. The movement was started in 2011 to protest against an ineffective government, mobilise youth to register to vote, and embrace a new type of thinking and living termed “The New Type of Senegalese” or NTS following President Wade’s attempt to have a third term and to put in place mechanisms for his son to succeed him. “So when the president was due to present his proposal to government we were there in front of the parliament on 23 June protesting so his proposal did not pass,” says [Ngone Ngom](https://twitter.com/ngom_c) of Senegal.
Ngone says the 2011 protest led to the wider recognition of *Y’en a Marre*. She explains that “in Senegal, there are two types of civil societies. One like *Y’en A Marre,* which is always hostile to the government because it stands for the rights of the people and raises awareness on issues that people need to take into account. And the other that is pro-government and with which the government wants to work.”
Despite these differences, Ngone, who also works for the [Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF)](http://www.wluml.org/contact/wrrc/content/women-law-and-development-africa-wildaf), explains that there are times when all civil society comes together. She gives an example of the elections earlier this year. Many areas were unable to vote due to lack of materials and disorganisation as well as a blackout during the announcement of the results and soldiers coming in to take the ballot boxes. “We made a statement and together called for ‘the hold up of elections’. Though the elections were not nullified we made our point,” says Ngone.
[Pepe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepe_Julian_Onziema), a smartly dressed gentleman of a quiet disposition explains the kind of space in which the LGBTIQ community in Uganda must operate. Individuals must endure forced sex to make them become what is considered normal; they are coerced into marriage while others are raped by family members or other men to teach them a “lesson”. Others are expelled from school because their parents refuse to pay school fees and some are disowned for refusing to conform to what society wants. Some are fired from their jobs, and kicked out of churches as they are not considered to belong. Many face violence from the community and police when, for example, upon entering a shop, the shopkeeper shouts and people come and beat up the individual. Usually, when the police arrive it is the victim and not the perpetrators who are charged. Pepe himself was arrested and beaten unconscious last year. He was later released through his tweets on social media, which encouraged interventions by friends and colleagues.
In terms of reclaiming the space for the LGBTIQ community to operate, Pepe explains that as well as using social media “we get into coalitions and networks because we share the burden of being oppressed and together we can reclaim our constitutional guaranteed rights. And specifically for the LGBTIQ community we also collaborate with other issues in the society such as those working on the Right to Education and the Right to Parenting, because these are issues that relate to young people. Through such collaborations, we are creating acceptance and slowly gaining ground.”
Africans Rising also sees many of its followers living abroad, which explains Abdi Muse’s presence at the retreat. From Somaliland but living in the United Kingdom (UK), he is an active member of the Somaliland diaspora and assists in the integration of refugees from Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea in the UK. Of his homeland, he says, “I am extremely concerned about the election delays and the shrinking civic space taking place in Somaliland. So far the government has twice delayed the elections that were originally set to take place on June 2015. Questions on the legality of these delays have been met with continuous restrictions of any public criticism of the government or policies, by regularly detaining journalists, human right defenders or any dissenting voices, with some resulting in criminal charges. The government has also restricted public assemblies under the pretext of keeping public order and when demonstrations do take place security forces have in the past used excessive force against demonstrators. The restrictions by the Somaliland government on freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and association, has made it difficult for citizens to organise themselves and create strong civil movements that can hold the government accountable.”
Abdi says that aside from the restrictions he sees in Somaliland, he also sees many challenges facing civil society groups in London due to the shrinking resources, “successive UK governments have implemented funding cuts on public services and for organisations that work with refugees. This has created a huge impact on how we as community activists support and help refugees. The hostile media and the public opinion on migration, has also created a challenging environment to operate.”
He says he constantly has to try to find ways to help refugees, by engaging and working collaboratively with other voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations. “Through this ability to create a collective stand we have campaigned and advocated to raise awareness about the effect the government funding cuts have had on the lives of refugees. Through these partnerships, I have successfully been able to signpost refugees to access services of partner organisations.”
And so the participants of AiR were different but the same. They were from different countries but all are facing the same challenge of operating in an ever-shrinking civic space. These activists who at one time or other have been harassed or imprisoned had time, through the different lectures and their interactions with each other at the retreat, to acknowledge and understand the power of building coalitions, collaborations, alliances, and movements as well as making themselves relevant right from the grassroots all the way to national level. It was with these strategies in mind that they left the retreat. There will be challenges in working together, but unity of purpose is their strength and the power to succeed. With the network they have also built, these Ambassadors of Africans Rising return to their countries to aptly apply the African proverb that says, “If you want to walk fast, walk alone, if you want to walk far, walk with others”. Together they will now be walking stronger in the quest of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity and protect and reclaim civic space in their respective countries.
*By [Valerie Msoka](https://twitter.com/ValerieMsoka) – Tanzania*
*The author is the former [Tanzania Media Women Association Executive Director](https://tamwa.org/tamwa/)*
*This article first appeared in* [*SUR 26 International Journal of Human Rights*](http://sur.conectas.org/en/stories-of-struggle-and-inspiration/)
**Categories:** External
**Tags:** activism, AiR
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### [Tunisians’ Post-revolution Disappointment and Recent Mass Arrests](https://www.africansrising.org/tunisia1/)
**Published:** January 17, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** One person was killed in the western city of Tebourba and many more have been injured as violence flared up in other regions. Several security officials were also injured amid chaotic clashes.
**Content:**
### Africans Rising Statement
As thousands of Tunisians march across their country to claim public spaces and voice their ongoing struggles for freedom and fundamental change, *Africans Rising* stands firmly in support of this pioneering African nation. We continue to be inspired by the Tunisian people and civil society in their diligent and peaceful pursuit of justice and dignity.
Ever since the start of the Tunisian revolution in December 2010, Tunisians have been practicing their right to shape each aspect of their country’s transition. The month of January marks the anniversary of the revolution and, Tunisians are no strangers to asking their government all the tough questions during this time of the year. This 14th January, however, hundreds of thousands of Tunisians seem to have one too many disappointments as the population enters the seventh year of a challenging and grim transitional period.
One person was killed in the western city of Tebourba and many more have been injured as violence flared up in other regions. Several security officials were also injured amid chaotic clashes. Slogans such as “No fear, no horror, the streets belong to the people” and “Inflation on top of inflation, the elite rule as usual” are a testament to the Tunisian people’s commitment to defining the future of their country and exercising their right to peaceful assembly.
The protests broke out after the government’s announcement of austerity measures in the[ 2018 Finance Act](http://www.finances.gov.tn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=457:projet-de-la-loi-des-finances-pour-l-annee-2014&catid=28&Itemid=577&lang=fr), which took effect on 1st January hiking fuel prices and sales taxes on goods such as cars, phone calls, internet, and hotel accommodation. A new, informal youth movement called “[*Fech Nestannew*](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Fech_Nestannew&src=tyah)”/*[فاش نستناو ؟](https://www.facebook.com/%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B4-%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%88--1784313681639144/)*, “What are we waiting for?” sprang up at the beginning of this year and is using social networks to rally people against the 2018 Finance Act. The austerity measures were introduced at a time when Tunisia’s economy is struggling and inflation is eating away at the average Tunisian’s earnings.
*AfricansRising* is concerned about the widespread arrests of almost 800 people since Monday, 8th January. In response, the Tunisian government issued a statement saying that those who have been detained were involved in vandalism and violent attacks on public property. However, Tunisian civil society activists and numerous protest witnesses have described the arrest as arbitrary and uncalled for. The [UN human rights office](http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=22581&LangID=E) expressed concern over the alarmingly large numbers of detentions while 200 of the detainees are believed to be between 15 and 20 years. *AfricansRising* urges the Tunisian government against the ramifications of such a crackdown and urges the authorities to practice restraint.
Following these anti-austerity protests, Social Affairs Minister, Mohamed Trabelsi, announced reforms aimed at providing relief for the economically disadvantaged, including free medical aid for unemployed youth, increased state pensions, and the establishment of a national housing fund.
“We encourage the Tunisian government to continue developing this raft of social reforms and release Tunisians who have been indiscriminately arrested in hopes to stop this national unrest from escalating”, said Coumba Toure, Africans Rising Coordinator. *Africans Rising* accordingly urges the Tunisian Prime Minister, Youssef Chahed, and his government, to listen to the Tunisian people’s concerns and to have solution-driven conversations with all entities of the Tunisian civil society.
Issued by **Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity.**
For more information:
Coumba Toure \[ +221 77 638 3513 \] Imen Haddad \[ +216 27 962 745 \]
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Civil Societies Call Regarding the Security of Citizens Human Rights and Rule of Law in Tanzania](https://www.africansrising.org/tanzania1/)
**Published:** March 5, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We, the undersigned Civil Societies Organizations (CSOs) in this petition, are seriously concerned by the current situation of human rights violations, rule of law and the security of citizens in Tanzania
**Content:**
#### INTRODUCTION
We, the undersigned Civil Societies Organizations (CSOs) in this petition, are seriously concerned by the current situation of human rights violations, rule of law and the security of citizens in Tanzania. CSOs are independent and autonomous entities established by different laws of Tanzania. These organizations implement various activities in ensuring sustainable development for our nation.
CSOs have been a catalyst of development in Tanzania because of the social service delivery role they have been playing to improve people’s lives and above all protection of human rights. Also, CSOs have been the voice and catalyst of many policies and system reforms in our country. Unlike other groups in the society, CSOs have been, and still are raising different challenges and advise the government and its implementing organs on the best ways of forging solutions to curb those challenges and at times CSOs have themselves taken initiatives to solve the challenges facing the society by using donor-funded projects.
We, therefore, call upon leaders of this country and the public at large to honor the efforts made by CSOs in defending public interests, sustainable development, and other reforms in society. In different developed countries the role of CSOs had contributed a lot in making various policy and system reforms as well as development and thus they have always treasured and respect and provide good support on different CSOs initiatives. Together with different challenges, CSOs have also recognized and congratulated the President of the United Republic of Tanzania for leading the nation in the fight against misuse of natural resources, improving discipline to the public sector, and proper management of natural resources of the country. CSOs recognize the importance of a country’s development by respecting human rights for these are two inseparable things. For that reason, we are in full support of the efforts of our President in making sure Tanzania obtains sustainable development because such developments are the foundation of ensuring respect of human rights and improvement of lives of Tanzanian citizens.
#### THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, RULE OF LAW AND SECURITY OF CITIZENS IN TANZANIA
In the cause of executing their roles, CSOs normally get time to make an evaluation of the situation of different issues of the country and see how, as stakeholders can chip-in in ensuring the sustainability of the nation. On 19th February 2018, CSOs Director’s Forum convened to discuss matters of national interests and discovered several issues regarding violation of human rights, insecurity of the nation, curtailment of freedom of expression, limitation on media freedom, CSOs shrinking space, non-observation of rule of law in the decision-making process, curtailment of democracy as well as different elections, which are unfair and have a lot of aftermath on citizen’s lives.
This situation has to a large extent been contributed by different recent astonishing incidents that have never been and were never expected to happen in the history of this country. These incidents include armed attacks, atrocious killings, injuries, enforced disappearance, brutality, arrests, malicious prosecutions targeting human rights defenders (HRDs), journalists, politicians, and even normal civilians of this nation. The following are some of the identified incidents;
#### (i) Atrocious killing of a University Student, Akwilina Baftah
On 16th February 2018, news spread over social and other media platforms on an atrocious killing incident of the student of the National Institute of Transport (NIT) Akwilina Baftah who was shot dead by police officers who were dispersing Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) supporters who were heading to the office of the Director of election for Kinondoni who is also the Director of Kinondoni Municipal to request to be availed with necessary documents to be able to participate in election for Kinondoni Member of Parliament. Worse enough, Akwilina was shot dead while she was on a bus heading to submit her field placement letter ready to start her fieldwork. Police Force via Dar es Salaam special police zone, Lazaro Mambosasa confirmed the death of Akwilina and admitted the same to have been as earlier on said, by police in the cause of dispersing opposition supporters.
This tragic incident mounted a great fear to the society and nation at large as it is one of its kind. The death of Akwilina brought severe grief for the nation for it happened to an innocent person. It is one of the incidents which brought together all Tanzania in mourning regardless of their political affiliations, status, religions, race or color.
It is an incident that has reminded Tanzanians that the peace we used to have can easily disappear if we cannot, as a nation go back to the national principles and norms to demand and protect democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights. We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to all people who have been concerned and mourn together with Akwilina’s family especially Professor Joyce Ndalichako who is the responsible Minister for Education, Science and Technology for standing firm with the family at this difficult time. Also, we congratulate our government for taking initiatives in ensuring it fully supports all costs of burial of Akwilina. We appreciate the efforts of the government for showing such initiatives. As CSOs we understand that the government and the public at large are seriously concerned about the death of Akwilina.
#### (ii) Abduction, Killings, Torture and Disappearance of People
• Incidents of arrests and killings of various leaders in the country started when CCM leaders, more than 10 police officers, and almost 40 people in the Kibiti area began to be attacked and killed without the arrest of the perpetrators.
These events have continued until during the election where on 11th /02/2018 the leader of CHADEMA the late Daniel John was brutally murdered during electoral campaigns in Kinondoni constituency. There are many such events and have repeatedly been occurring even in Zanzibar Island.
• 7th /09/2017 Tanganyika Law Society President and MP of Singida East. Mr. Tundu Lissu was shot by unknown people at Area D in Dodoma whereas until now the perpetrators are yet to be arrested.
• On the 21 st of November 2017 a journalist of Mwananchi Communications Limited Mr. Azory Gwanda was lost, and he has not yet been found despite the fact that CSOs and journalists have raised their voices about his disappearance.
• The Secretary of the Chairman of a Political Party (CHADEMA) disappeared in a questionable circumstance and no information has been released by our security agencies about his disappearance.
• The incidents of abduction and torture of people have been devastating in our country where we have recently witnessed several incidents of abduction and torture of artists, journalists who seem to have an alternative view of various issues that are taking place in our country.
#### (iii) Strict enforcement of draconian laws and arbitrary arrests.
• The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania under Article 18 guarantees the right to freedom of expression. However, there have been numerous laws such as the Media Services Act, 2016 Cyber Crimes Act, 2015, Statistics Act, 2015 and the Regional Administration Act, 1997, etc which have to a greater extent been used to restrict and/or curtail freedom of expression for different groups and to all Tanzanians at large.
• For the short period of time that these draconian laws have been in force, we have witnessed a rampant ban of media houses/newspapers, attacks, malicious prosecutions, arrests and enforced disappearance of journalists, and unreasonable fines to media houses which air news that are critical to the government. This situation has mounted fear to the media industry such that journalists are now working in an insecure environment and hence fear to air news about violations of human rights, rule of law, and democratic situation in the country.
• Some of the media houses have been banned from air news on the recent election especially those news which showed some shortfalls in the election process. We are astonished to learn that ITV is now supposed to seek a public apology to the Electoral Commission for airing live news which revealed the theft of polling box during the election process.
• Rule of law, democracy, and political rights have been under constant threat following unfair treatment by enforcement organs. For instance, Police Force in the country has failed and/or remained adamant in remaining independent when it comes to the matters of security of people and the government or political parties and hence causing severe problems to different citizens of this nation.
• The National Electoral Commission (NEC) at the local level has clearly revealed itself that it is not independent and free to monitor the upcoming elections. Its constitution and representatives have a direct connection with political parties that are running for election. It is vividly seen that there are some of the issues that the Commission has failed to stand on during this past election hence leading to public chaos, deaths, and injuries to both political party leaders and normal civilians. For instance, the recent incident of the death of Akwilina Baftah is a result of the election given the failure of the Electoral Commission at the district level to effectively supervise the election. More information on the election will be shared by CSOs which participated in election monitoring after the information is inspected by NEC following the new directives.
#### (iv) The Situation of Human Rights Defenders and CSOs
• Human Rights Defenders have continued to work in a bad environment where most of them have been charged, assaulted, given bad names, and even their citizenship being questioned.
• Different groups and civil society organizations have continued to work in a poor environment, where their freedom to work and express themselves has been very limited contrary to the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania and other laws establishing and/or protecting the interests of civil society organizations.
• We have witnessed civilian institutions threatened to be banned while carrying out their legal obligations. The role of civil society organizations has diminished from the statements of government officials as well as measures taken by the government so that civil society organizations fail to fulfill its responsibilities effectively and in a timely manner in several areas of the country.
• For example, many CSOs have now failed to publish TV spots in the media due to a requirement of obtaining a permit from the Ministry of Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI). For instance TV spots such as those used to be published by HAKIELIMU, under the current situation they must first be approved by the ministry before they are published.
• CSOs going to work upcountry are facing challenges due to a requirement that they should first obtain a permit from TAMISEMI before going to such areas.
• CSOs are also unable to issue election reports due to the requirement that they should first submit the reports to the Electoral Commission for review before they are published. This challenge goes hand in hand with the challenge of obtaining approval of CSOs as election observers.
We (CSOs) have decided to perform our responsibilities by discussing together and find out how we can address these challenges and move forward. If these challenges are not properly addressed, this nation may enter into conflicts and we may ultimately lose our peace.
#### CSOs CALL TO THE GOVERNMENT AND RELEVANT INSTITUTIONS
1\. The government should re-consider revitalizing the constitutional-making process due to the fact that the new Constitution is a solution to various social problems in the current situation.
2\. We urge the Government to establish an Independent Electoral Commission before the 2019 and 2020 elections, which will be able to balance equality and justice for all parties to avoid conflicts that may arise from the Commission’s failure to maintain equity principles in the election.
3\. We recommend that an independent committee should be established. The committee should be comprised of CSOs, Religious Institutions, Media, Political
Councils, Citizens, Judges / Magistrates, Police, Human Rights Commission, and Good Governance to conduct independent investigations on the deaths that occurred during campaigns in Kinondoni constituency. In incidents where the police are the suspects, it is a serious mistake to leave them to investigate for themselves and this has now become the source of the continuance of such unacceptable acts.
4\. Institutions responsible for the administration of justice such as the Police and the Court should be free in carrying out their responsibilities in order to avoid anxiety and the idea that has begun to appear apparently that our rights delivery agencies are not free.
5\. We call on the Police Force to fulfill its mandate with professionalism, abide by the laws, and avoid relying on one side in order to avoid the resentment, hatred, and violence that is increasing to the citizens against the police.
6\. The police force should work in partnership with citizens and Civil Society Organizations and in any case never again use firearms to disperse civilians who are in peaceful demonstrations.
7\. Police Officers accused of killing Ms. Akwilina Baftah should be brought to justice immediately.
8\. The Kinondoni electoral officer should reflect his conduct during the election over the agents of political parties and determine whether he has the legitimacy of continuing to be in that position again.
9\. The Commission on Human Rights and Good Governance should intervene against the violation of human rights in the country by conducting independent research on what is happening in the community and proposing appropriate ways to address human rights violations in Tanzania.
10\. We urge civil society organizations, governmental organizations, parliamentarians, politicians, other organizations and stakeholders to continue raising their voice and join together to fight for justice, rule of law, democracy, and peace of the country mostly in this period where there have been increased incidents of human rights violations.
11\. We recommend that a national committee should be formed to bring together all groups in the community and discuss issues of peace and solidarity of the nation.
12\. We urge government officials to see the importance of considering these voices by giving the opportunity to talk with this group in order to receive many suggestions that the CSOs will provide for the future of our Nation.
13\. Political parties should continue to use peaceful ways to claim their rights when they are violated, while CSOs continue to seek a peaceful and conscientious approach with relevant institutions and leaders in general.
14\. The Parliament should perform its responsibilities as it was done in past events, by establishing parliamentary committees to investigate the current situation of rule of law, human rights, security of people, and equality
15\. We urge government leaders (especially those with negative attitudes about CSOs) to consider Civil Society as development partners and thus eliminate current emerging barriers to CSOs as they perform their responsibilities.
Lastly, CSOs in this petition offer our condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of Ms. Akwilina and all who lost their loved ones. May the deceased rest in peace. Amen.
It has been issued by the CSOs Directors Forum Tanzania today on 21/02/2018
By: CSO’s DIRECTORS SIGNATURES
1\. KAJUBI MUKAJANGA – MEDIA COUNCIL OF TANZANIA
2\. ROSE SARWATT- TANZANIA WIDOWS ASSOCIATION
3\. CHRISTINA RUHINDA – TANZANIA NETWORK OF LEGAL AID PROVIDERS
4\. USU MALLYA- UN WOMEN
5\. JANE MAGIGITA – EQUALITY FOR GROWTH
6\. JUDITH ODUNGA – VETERAL CSO EXPERT
7\. JOSHUA L.NTANDU – EMPOWER SOCIETY, TRANSFORM LIVES (ESTL)
8\. GLADNESS MUNUO – TANZANIA MEDIA WOMEN ASSOCIATION
9\. SOPHIA KOMBA – CENTRE AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
10\. JUSTA MWAITUKA – KIOTA WOMEN HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
11\. JOAN CHAMUNGU – TANZANIA NETWORK OF WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS
12\. MICHAEL KEHONGOH MARWA – THE NATIONAL CHILD HELPLINE C-SEMA
13\. ERICK GUGA – CHILD RIGHTS FORUM
14\. MARTINA KABISAMA – SOUTHERN AFRICA HUMAN RIGHTS NGO-NETWORK
15\. FORTUNATA MANYERESA – TREE OF HOPE
16\. FLORA MASOY – MOROGORO PARALEGAL
17\. MUSSA KOMBO MUSSA – PEMCO
18\. HASSAN KHAMIS – ASSOCIATION OF NGOS ZANZIBAR
19\. HELEN KIJO BISIMBA – LEGAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE
20\. SCHOLASTICA PEPMBE – NEW HOPE NEW WINNERS FOUNDATION
21\. ABRAHAM SALIM – ACTION FOR RURAL WOMEN DEVELOPMENT
22\. EDWARD MBOGO – NGO NETWORK FOR DODOMA
23\. BAKAR KHAMISI – KEPA TANZANIA
24\. HAMZA SUNGHE – KINGONET
25\. CATHLEEN SEKWAO – TANZANIA EDUCATION NETWORK/MTANDAO WA ELIMU TANZANIA
26\. SALMA SAID – CHAMA CHA WAANDISHI WA HABARI ZA MAENDELEO ZANZIBAR
27\. JOHNSON LUGENGE – SHALOM OPHARNAGE AND CHILDREN CARE CENTRE
28\. ROBETH KAMKIA – PALISEP TANZANIA
29\. AMANI MHINDA- HAKI MADINI
30\. JOHN NGINGA – TUNDURU PARALEGAL CENTRE
31\. EDWARD POROKWA – PINGOS FORUM
32\. NICOMEDES KAJUNGU- THE NATIONAL UNION OF MINE WORKERS TANZANIA
33\. VICKY NTETEMA – UNDER THE SAME SUN
34\. UTTI MWANG’AMBA – CENTRE FOR WIDOWS AND CHILDREN ASSISTANCE (CWCA)
35\. AUDAX RUKONGE – AGRICULTURE NON-STATE ACTORS FORUM
36\. NGUNGA TEPANI – TANZANIA ASSOCIATION OF NGOS (TANGO
37\. TIKE MWAMBIPILE -TANZANIA WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
38\. JIMMY LUHENDE – ACTIONS FOR DEMOCRACY AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE (ADLG)
39\. FLAVIANA CHARLES – BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
40\. SARA KITAINDA – SADELINE HEALTH CARE TRUST
41\. ISMAIL SULLEIMAN – THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NGOS
42\. UMMY NDERIANAGA – SHIVYAWATA
43\. PETER BAYO – ARUSHA NGO NETWORK
44\. LUTGARD KAGARUKI – TANZANIA TOBACCO CONTROL FORUM (TTCF)
45\. NICAS NIBENGO – BASE FOR EDUCATION DISSEMINATION
46\. ISRAEL ILUNDE – YOUTH PARTNERSHIP COUNTRYWIDE (YPC)
47\. SUZAN SADELINE – SADELINE HEALTH CARE TRUST
48\. MICHAEL RUEBEN – ELIMU MWANGAZA
49\. IRENEI KIRIA – SIKIKA
50\. FRANCIS KIWANGA -FOUNDATION FOR CIVIL SOCIETY
51\. HAROLD SUNGUSIA – HAROLD SUNET
52\. EDNA CHILIMO – FOUNDATION FOR CIVIL SOCIETY
53\. EDWIN SOKO – INITIATIVE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY IN TANZANIA
54\. DAVID CHANYEGHEA – NEW AGE FOUNDATION
55\. JOHN KALAGHE – HAKI ELIMU
56\. REBECCA GYUMI – MSICHANA INITIATIVE
57\. JANETH MAWINZA – WANAWAKE KATIKA JITIHADA ZA KIMAENDELEO (WAJIKI).
58\. ANGELA BENEDICTO – WOTE SAWA
59\. STEPHEN CHACHA – AFRICAN PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION
60\. AMANI ANGOLWISYE – COMMUNITY EDUCATORS AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE
61\. MICHAEL RUEBEN – ELIMU MWANGANZA
62\. WILSON LENGIMA – RETURN HOME DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (REDO)
63\. DR. SAID SIMON – MOROGORO SAVING THE POOR ORG (MOSAPORG)
64\. LILIAN LUINDI – TANZANIA GENDER NETWORKING PROGRAM
65\. DEOGRATIUS NSOKOLO – UNION OF TANZANIA PRESS CLUBS
66\. DR ELIFURAHA LALTAIKA -ASSOCIATION FOR LAW AND ADVOCACY FOR PASTORALISTSA (ALAPA)
67\. JAMILA JUMA – ZANZIBAR FEMALE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
68\. GIDION MANDESI – DISABLED ORGANISATION FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS & SOCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DO LASED)
69\. LILIAN LOOLOITAI – COMMUNITY RESERCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
70\. PATRICE GWASMA – COSITA COMMUNITY SUPPORT INITIATIVES TANZANIA
71\. GODFREY PHILIMON – PEOPLES HEALTH MOVEMENT TANZANIA (PHM TANZANIA)
72\. JOSEPH BUYAGA – YOUTH VISION SOUND OF TANZANIA
73\. ZAKAYO SHAUDO – AGEN&AGEN USA
74\. SAUDA ABDALLA – DISABLED ORGANISATION FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS & SOCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DOLASED)
75\. EDDA B MARIKI – WOMEN AND CHILDREN WELFARE CENTRE
76\. OSTACK MLIGO – LEGAL AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE
77\. ASNA MSHANA – KEPA TANZANIA
78\. JARUO KAREBE – TANZANIA PEACE , LEGAL AID & JUSTICE CENTRE
79\. NASIEKU KISAMBU- WIFET
80\. REHEMA TUKAI – ACCOUNTABILITY IN TANZANIA PROGRAMME (ACT)
81\. GABRIEL JOHN – PARALEGAL PRIMARY JUSTICE
82\. AMANULAS KIBONA – HAKI CATALYST
83\. JOHN KASHIA – COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES & ADVOCACY
84\. ZAKARIA FAUSTIN – TANZANIA NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM
85\. JOSEPH PARSAMBEI –TANZANIA PASTORALISTS COMMUNITY FORUM
86\. DIANA KIDALA – CENTRE FOR WOMEN UNDER PRIVILEGED GROUPS TANZANIA
87\. NEMENCE IRIYA – MANYARA REGIONAL CIVIL SOCIETY NETWORK
88\. GLORIA KASILO – TANZANIA WOMEN HEALTHY NETWORK
89\. DOMINIC NDUNGURU – OPEN MIND TANZANIA
90\. THEODOSIA MUHULO – WOMENS LEGAL AID CENTRE (WLAC)
91\. EDNA KAMALEKI –LEGAL AND CHILD RIGHTS CONSULT
92\. REYNALD MAEDA – UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA
93\. MAXENCE MELO – JAMII MEDIA
94\. BENEDICT ISHABAKAKI – HIVOS
95\. RECHAEL CHAGONJA – HAKI RASILIMALI
96\. OMARY SHABAAN – ZANZIBAR LAW SOCIETY
97\. EVENA MASSAE – COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
98\. ANNA KULAYA – WOMEN IN LAW AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (WiLDAF)
99\. KALEB GAMAYA – TANGANYIKA LAW SOCIETY
100\. SAIDA AMOUR – ZANZIBAR LEGAL SERVICE CENTRE
101\. NEEMA NDEMNO –TANZANIA CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND INFORMATION ON PASTORALISTS
102\. JOHN SEKA – ROAD AND SAFETY AMBASSADORS OF TANZANIA (RSA TANZANIA)
103\. DEUS KIBAMBA – JUKWAA LA KATIBA
104\. OREDO C OREDO – CIVIC AND LEGAL AID ORGANIZATION
105\. ONESMO OLENGURUMWA – TANZANIA HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS COALITION (THRDC)
106\. ONESMO OLENGURUMWA – TANZANIA HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS COALITION
107\. DAVIS SHYGOTERA – GOSPEL COMMUNICATION NETWORK OF TANZANIA
108\. MARIAM CHAKAWA – RURAL WOMEN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
109\. ANTHONY LYAMUNDA – CIVIL EDUCATION IN THE SOLUTION FOR POVERTY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
110\. JUMA CHUM JUMA – ZANZIBAR AIDS ASSOCIATION AND SUPPORT FOR ORPHANS
110\. ABDALLA ALI ABEID – ZANZIBAR FIGHTING AGAINST YOUTH CHALLENGE ORGANISATION
111\. MARTHA MAKENGE – EAST AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS’ FORUM (EACSOF)
112\. MUHAMMED LAMIN SAIDYKHAN – AFRICANS-RISING
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** Tanzania
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### [Statement on CCTV Racist Lunar Year Gala Show](https://www.africansrising.org/statement-on-cctv-racist-lunar-year-gala-show/)
**Published:** February 22, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** As Africans, we have always been bothered by how we are portrayed in the international media. It has taken us so long, to fight and correct this persistently inaccurate narrative image
**Content:**
To the President of China
To Ambassadors of China in Africa
To the Director of CCTV
To the Producer of the Lunar Year Gala Event,
As Africans, we have always been bothered by how we are portrayed in the international media. It has taken us so long, to fight and correct this persistently inaccurate narrative image, which has deliberately reduced the African identity to the merely sad, ugly, dusty and poor individuals.
Thanks to the diligent work, education and exposure of many of us, we have seen a slow progress towards sharing a counter-narrative to this [Dangerous African Single Story](https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story). However, a few days ago during the Four-hour Lunar New Year Gala show, we felt like we were taken back to the dark era. An era that we have fought long and hard to make it disappear into the unfortunate layers of our history.
This [lavish Lunar New Year celebration](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siEPxHafx-4) was televised to millions across China on Thursday night, it understandably set off a flood of indignation with its cartoonish and satirical depiction of the African people, presenting artists in blackface and men in animal suits. The gala, televised by China’s state broadcaster, featured a well-known Chinese actress as [an African woman with exaggerated buttocks, a large chest and a face painted black](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAypU093wtY). To make matters worse, and deceptively more “real” to your audiences, there had to be a woman carrying a platter of fruit on her head, and a man dressed as a monkey.
On the behalf of the millions of Africans who are rising for Peace, Justice and Dignity, we are asking you to use your power and speak against this false portrayal and to share a public apology to all the people of African descent. The Chinese government should, in a spirit of reparation, implement national guidelines for their broadcasters to respect and celebrate diversity within common sense, we demand that you put funding in broadcasting more positive images of Africa and accurately educating your children about the continent.
As open-minded artists and defender of the freedom of expression, the representation of Africans was in no-way close to any creative approach. Instead, it was insulting and inducted poorly, therefore we can only think of it as demeaning and racist, yet another reminder of the fact that the historical enslavement of black people during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade was ridiculing our mere humanity. The over-sexualization of black women especially is a common belief among many western cultures, it has been instrumental in further expanding certain racist agendas, it is, therefore, absolutely unacceptable to witness such a false depiction in 2018. African people have been [systematically objectified](https://afrolegends.com/2017/07/19/sarah-baartman-the-black-venus/) and rendered sub-human; such acts were wretchedly endorsed by the Catholic Church, which was a major benefactor of the slave trade through its acquisition of a free building power. It took people of color centuries to claim back their humanity and dignity, we are all the sons and daughters of the human race, there shouldn’t be a single shred of doubt about that in the minds those who believe in the science of DNA and the science of love.
We understand that the fight to end racism in the deeply enrooted belief systems across the European, Asian and Arab cultures is far from over. This letter is a reminder that our work should continue and that the dialogue has to be open to all. It should also be a prudent reminder of the global and historical leaps of violent acts, which were primarily ignited by belief systems that the kinds of shows do reinforce. The economic and social relationship between China and Africa needs to be organized within common parameters of respect; neither side should belittle the other if we truly strive to avoid repeating the history of repressiveness that we, as Africans, are still recovering from.
China has turned around its people and its economy in less than 2 generations; we do look up to your people. As we have entered in a vertiginously changing world, Africans Rising are building the Africa we want for peace justice and dignity and we would like to participate in shaping the story of Africa’s relationship with China.
Issued by **Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity.**
For more information:
Coumba Toure \[ +221 77 638 3513 \] Imen Haddad \[ +216 27 962 745 \]
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
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### [Togo: End Judicial Harassment of Pro-democracy Activists](https://www.africansrising.org/togo12/)
**Published:** February 21, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “These arrests are yet another attempt to silence pro-democracy activists. As the political dialogue starts, the authorities must guarantee that activists and human rights defenders can do their work without being subjected to undue pressure or intimidation,” said François Patuel
**Content:**
### The authorities must put an end to the judicial harassment of pro-democracy activists and human rights defenders
As the political dialogue between the opposition and the Government in Togo starts, the Togolese authorities must stop harassing pro-democracy activists and human rights defenders in relation to the widespread protests that have been taking place across the country said Africans Rising, Amnesty International and Front Line Defenders today. The organisations strongly condemn the continued detention of members of the Mouvement Nubueke who will face trial on charges, amongst others, of publishing false news, defamation, disturbing public order, inciting a riot, violence and threats against public officials, arson and voluntary destruction of public property.
The human rights situation in the country has been deteriorating rapidly since the eruption of pro-democracy protests in August 2017 across Togo, in neighbouring countries, Europe and the USA by the Togolese diaspora. Protesters are calling for constitutional reforms, including the reinstatement of a two-term limit for the presidency. The repressive response of security forces, who used live ammunition, tear gas and batons against peaceful protestors and bystanders, led to violent clashes. At least 10 people died in the context of the protests, including three children and two soldiers. Moreover, protests organised in January 2018 by the opposition in Sokodé, Bafilo and Mango were banned by authorities on security grounds.
The organisations express deep concern at the recent campaign of intimidation employed against pro-democracy activists who have been active in mobilising citizens and taking part in the protests.
**Mouvement Nubueke** (a new day is coming) is a member of **Front Citoyen Togo Debout** (Togo Stand up Citizens Front). Mouvement Nubueke participates in demonstrations and puts in place medical teams to hand out water and assist demonstrators who are injured. Since 2015, the movement has been raising awareness and understanding of the rights of citizens and the application of laws, including by facilitating group discussions on social media.
**On 23 January 2018**, Atikpo Bob, the local leader of the movement in Kpalimé, was arrested by the Service de Recherche et d’Investigation (Research and Investigation Service, SRI) agents before being taken to the civilian prison in Lomé. He was interrogated without a lawyer and charged with publishing false news and defamation for sharing a photomontage of the Minister of Security and Civilian Protection on social media.
**On 19 October 2017**, Messan Kokodoko, a member of Mouvement Nubueke, was arrested at his home by officers of the SRI and detained at the SRI quarters in Lomé. He was subjected to ill-treatment primarily to extract a confession about his involvement in the protests. He was transferred to the civilian prison in Lomé on 31 October 2017.
**On 26 October 2017**, Eza Kokou Dodji, Vice-President of Movement Nubueke and Atsou Ayawo, ex-coordinator of Club Nubueke at Agoe, were arrested following a summons from the SRI and a search of their homes without a warrant. After spending five days at the SRI where they were questioned about the members of Nubueke they were taken to the civilian prison in Lomé. Atsou Ayawo has been granted bail, however, Eza Kokou Dodji’s requests for bail have been denied and he remains in detention. They have been charged with associating with criminals, disturbing public order, inciting a riot, violence and threats against public officials, arson and voluntary destruction of public property, illegal possession of military materials and complicity in the above-mentioned offences.
**On 12 October 2017**, four human rights defenders, representatives of the movement Africans Rising, were prevented from leaving the country. Their equipment, telephones and passports were seized during the arrest at their hotel. They were questioned for several hours, without access to a lawyer. The human rights defenders’ possessions were not returned until 17 October 2017 and they were later informed that the unit questioned local CSOs about their meetings with the delegation.
“These arrests are yet another attempt to silence pro-democracy activists. As the political dialogue starts, the authorities must guarantee that activists and human rights defenders can do their work without being subjected to undue pressure or intimidation,” said François Patuel, West Africa researcher at Amnesty International.
The organisations reiterate the right of everyone to peacefully gather to exercise their freedom of expression and assembly, as recognised in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Articles 3 and 21, as well as the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), Article 8.
“In times of political tension, human rights defenders play a critical role in documenting and reporting on rights abuses, upholding freedom of assembly and defending the rights of others. Their rights to carry out these activities must be guaranteed in all circumstances,” said Andrew Anderson, Executive Director at Front Line Defenders.
*AfricansRising*, [Amnesty International,](https://www.amnesty.org/en/) and [Front Line Defenders](https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/) call on the Togolese authorities to immediately drop all charges related to the peaceful exercise of the rights to freedom of expression, including the charges of defamation and publishing of false news, and to release all the members of Mouvement Nubueke unless they are brought to a fair trial on internationally recognisable criminal charges. The organisations express concern about the judicial harassment members of the Nubueke Movement are subjected to as they believe it is solely motivated by their legitimate and peaceful work in defence of human rights. The organisations also demand that there are investigations into human rights abuses committed in the context of the demonstrations, including the allegations of ill-treatment of pro-democracy activist Messan Kokodoko and the killings of protestors and members of the security forces. The suspected perpetrators must be brought to justice in fair trials.
#### For further information, please contact:
**Sadibou Marong, Amnesty International’s Media Manager in Dakar, Senegal,**
Tel: +221 77 658 62 27 or +221 33 869 82 31;
Email:
**Erin Kilbride, Media Coordinator at Front Line Defenders**
Tel: +353(0)857423767 ;
Email:
**Muhammed Lamin Saidhykhan and Coumba Toure**
Co-Coordinators of Africans Rising For Justice, Peace and Dignity
Tel: + 221781713635 | + 221776383513 ;
Email: |
**Categories:** News and Media
**Tags:** #Solidarity, #TogoDebout, featured, Togo
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### [Coumba Toure joins Africans Rising as Co-Coordinator](https://www.africansrising.org/ct1/)
**Published:** December 15, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Coumba Toure is a leading change-maker in youth educational development and social entrepreneurship. Her activism includes writing children’s books, as tools to build a community that supports young people in creating their own learning tools and social change projects.
**Content:**
15 December 2017
**West African writer, Coumba Toure joins Africans Rising as Co-Coordinator**
From Mali and , Senegal based feminist, writer, artist and human rights activist, Coumba Toure was recently appointed as Co-Coordinator of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity. Kumi Naidoo, Africans Rising Chair said: “Africans Rising is delighted and fortunate to have a person of the calibre and experience of Coumba to work with Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan to lead the movement to deliver on the founding charter, the Kilimanjaro Declaration’’.
Coumba Toure is a leading change-maker in youth educational development and social entrepreneurship. Her activism includes writing children’s books, as tools to build a community that supports young people in creating their own learning tools and social change projects.
Coumba also works to develop leadership amongst girls and women on the African continent and in the Diaspora – skills and experience she will call on in here role organising and mobilizing artists, activists, women and youth movements for social change.
Coumba, ‘’I am excited and happy to join as the Co-Coordinator in this Pan African movement to help deliver the ‘Africa We Want’. She also stressed on the importance of young Africans today to understand that they have the ability to build the future they want, not simply accept the past they have inherited.
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Issued by: Africans Rising | www.africans-rising.org
Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Co-Cordinator,
Email: | Skype: lamin.saidykhan3
Mobile: + 221781713635 ( Senegal) or +2209884761 ( Gambia & WhatsApp)
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** staff, team
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### [Groundbreaking Initiative To Re-Energize African Activists](https://www.africansrising.org/air2/)
**Published:** August 4, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “Being able to step out of that frustrating environment for a month to regroup and do some deep thinking about the challenges is something that many of us activists crave.” said Saidykhan.
**Content:**
ARUSHA, TANZANIA – A group of African human rights activists from across the continent today begin a groundbreaking new programme intended to re-energize them and their struggles.
The Activist-In-Residence (AiR) programme, currently in its pilot phase, is a month-long opportunity for the activists to catch their breath, step back and take stock of their work in order to emerge re-energized to tackle the challenges in their day-to-day efforts in new ways.
The first cohort, who will be spending a month together at the Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC) near Arusha, Tanzania, comprises a dozen activists from a variety of backgrounds and countries. Activists-in-Residence include human rights defenders from Benin, Burundi, the DRC, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia and Uganda advocating for the rights of women, children, LGBTQI Africans, refugees, people with albinism and against corruption. The Activists are all working under increasingly shrinking political and civic space.
The programme is an initiative of emerging pan-African movement, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity and the Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC), with support from the Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR). The initiative grew out of a need to counter the fatigue and frustration felt by many rights defenders and civil society leaders as they struggle with multilevel challenges and barriers that often lead on a path to burnout.
Said Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Africans Rising Coordinator: “African activists are having to work under increasingly difficult conditions – from trying to achieve goals with ever-shrinking resources to dealing with ever-increasing attempts to obstruct and silence them.”
“Being able to step out of that frustrating environment for a month to regroup and do some deep thinking about the challenges is something that many of us activists crave.” said Saidykhan.
The AiR programme will also provide an opportunity for activists to engage their peers from other countries across the African continent to deepen their understanding of their local struggles through other activists’ lenses. Interaction taking place during the programme will aim to enhance the skills of activists, to more effectively participate in ongoing structural and systemic change efforts.
Activists-in-Residence will leave the programme with a number of assets including a consolidated publication covering the main subject area of the residency; interviews and conversations based products/stories to be featured in the special issue of Sur International Journal of Human Rights (Sur 26), enhanced networks and connections and a residency report to help inform similar future events.
Ends.
For more information, contact:
Moses Isooba / Ezra Mbogori
+254 716 738 148 / +254 731 386 621
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**Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity** (www.africans-rising.org) is a nascent, rapidly growing, self-identifying collective of social movements, NGOs, peoples and popular social justice efforts, intellectuals, artists, sports people, cultural activists and others, across the continent and Diaspora.
**MS-Training Centre for Development and Cooperation** (TCDC) is a training facility under ActionAid Denmark. The Centre has many years of experience in training interventions with a focus on leadership and governance. TCDC has been involved in providing reflection and learning spaces in the areas of governance work and in building capacity of CSO Leaders.
**The Fund for Global Human Rights** (FGHR) is dedicated to moving human rights forward by providing resources and tools to on-the-ground activists who have real potential to generate positive change. Through its program on the Enabling Environment for Human Rights Defenders the Fund supports human rights groups to defend or promote the operating space for civil society in the face of a global crackdown, including by supporting activists to produce and share analysis, experience and ideas within and across regions.
**Categories:** Actions
**Tags:** activism, AiR
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### [Africans Rising launch report - 25May2017](https://www.africansrising.org/25may-launch-report/)
**Published:** July 26, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Thursday, 25 May 2017 dawned like any other day everywhere on the African continent, with one minor difference, that there was in the air, considerable palpation, tension, anxiety and, energy about fulfilling a promise of the Kilimanjaro Declaration:
**Content:**
Thursday, 25 May 2017 dawned like any other day everywhere on the African continent, with one minor difference, that there was in the air, considerable palpation, tension, anxiety and, energy about fulfilling a promise of the Kilimanjaro Declaration:
> *‘We commit to mobilising our people in Africa as we launch this Movement on the 25th May 2017, when we deepen the meaning of African Liberation Day and call on all sectors of our society to mobilise and organise events in every African country that will build the momentum towards the genuine liberation of our beautiful continent.’*
This promise has been fulfilled.
We can say that with equal measure of humility and confidence that indeed, the promise of the two-hundred and seventy-two initial founders at the Arusha conference in August 2016 that, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity, was launched on #25May2017 with a decentralised, people driven launch, connecting struggles and, establishing a Pan-African movement for justice, peace and dignity.
Two thousand volunteers, partners, supporters and friends organised a total of 300 actions & events in 42 countries on the African continent and the Diaspora, to mark the launch of Africans Rising, united by the hashtags #AfricansRising & #25May2017
On the media front, #AfricansRising & #25May2017 was included in at least 200 local & regional, national & international radio, print, television and online channels on African Liberation Day, 25 May 2017.
On Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud, LinkedIn, ThunderClap and www.africans-rising.org #AfricansRising & #25May2017 connected with 10 Million other users to mark the launch of a new Pan-Afrikan movement for justice, peace & dignity.
The promise to launch this movement, differently from what had been done in the past, is manifest – working together, we have succeeded in fulfilling the first promise of the Kilimanjaro Declaration. Now, we keep moving forward together to fulfill the next promise:
> *‘We are committed to a decentralised, citizen owned future that will build support and solidarity for local struggles, empower local leadership and immerse our activists in grassroots work of building social movements from below and beyond borders.’*
Pamoja, In Solidarity,
**Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan Kumi Naidoo**
*Coordinator Launch Director*
[Download Full Report (PDF)](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
**Categories:** Documents, News and Media
**Tags:** #25May2017, featured, report
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### [Groundbreaking Initiative to bolster shared learning and strategizing by African Activists](https://www.africansrising.org/air3/)
**Published:** August 9, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** RUSHA, TANZANIA – A group of African human rights activists from across the continent today begin a groundbreaking new programme intended to re-energize them and their struggles.
**Content:**
ARUSHA, TANZANIA – A group of African human rights activists from across the continent today begin a groundbreaking new programme intended to re-energize them and their struggles.
The Activist-In-Residence (AiR) programme, currently in its pilot phase, is a month-long opportunity for the activists to catch their breath, step back and take stock of their work in order to emerge re-energized to tackle the challenges in their day-to-day efforts in new ways.
The AiR programme will also provide an opportunity for activists to engage their peers from other countries across the African continent to deepen their understanding of their local struggles through other activists’ lenses. Interaction taking place during the programme will aim to enhance the skills of activists, to more effectively participate in ongoing structural and systemic change efforts.
The first cohort, who will be spending a month together at the Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC) near Arusha, Tanzania, comprises a dozen activists from a variety of backgrounds and countries. Activists-in-Residence include human rights defenders from Benin, Burundi, the DRC, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia and Uganda advocating among others, for the rights of women, children, LGBTQI persons, refugees, people with albinism, and against corruption. The Activists are all working under increasingly shrinking political and civic space.
The programme is an initiative of emerging pan-African movement, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity and the Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC), with support from the Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR). The initiative grew out of a need to counter the fatigue and frustration felt by many rights defenders and civil society leaders as they struggle with multilevel challenges and barriers that often lead on a path to burnout. These challenges are occasioned by the State and extra-government actors who are the key perpetrators of the crackdown on the activists
Said Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Africans Rising Coordinator: “African activists are having to work under increasingly difficult conditions – from trying to achieve goals with ever-shrinking resources to dealing with ever-increasing attempts to obstruct and silence them.”
“Being able to step out of that frustrating environment for a month to regroup and do some deep thinking about the challenges is something that many of us activists crave.” said Saidykhan.
Activists-in-Residence will leave the programme with a number of assets including a consolidated publication covering the main subject area of the residency; interviews and conversations based products/stories to be featured in the special issue of Sur International Journal of Human Rights (Sur 26) – http://sur.conectas.org/en/call-for-papers/ , enhanced networks and connections and a residency report to help inform similar future events.
Ends.
For more information, contact:
Moses Isooba / Ezra Mbogori
+254 716 738 148 / +255 789 474 920
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**Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity** (www.africans-rising.org) is a nascent, rapidly growing, self-identifying collective of social movements, NGOs, peoples and popular social justice efforts, intellectuals, artists, sports people, cultural activists and others, across the continent and Diaspora.
**MS-Training Centre for Development and Cooperation** (www.mstcdc.or.tz) is a training facility operating under ActionAid Denmark. The Centre has many years of experience in training interventions with a focus on leadership and governance. TCDC has been involved in providing reflection and learning spaces in the areas of governance work and in building capacity of CSO Leaders.
**The Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR)** – http://globalhumanrights.org/ provides resources and tools to local activists who can generate positive human rights change. The Fund also supports human rights groups to defend or promote the operating space for civil society in the face of a global crackdown, including by supporting activists to produce and share analysis, experience and ideas within and across regions.
**Categories:** Actions
**Tags:** activism, AiR
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### [Africans Rising Official Launch: What You Need To Know](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-official-launch-what-you-need-to-know-2/)
**Published:** May 22, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** For years, we have thought, spoken and dreamt about building a movement that would see AFRICANS rising, from below and beyond borders
**Content:**
Dear friends, fellow Africans and our sisters and brothers in the African Diaspora,
For years, we have thought, spoken and dreamt about building a movement that would see AFRICANS rising, [from below and beyond borders](http://www.climatejusticeaotearoa.org/2016/05/21/an-open-letter-to-our-fellow-activists-across-the-globe-building-from-below-and-beyond-borders/) – a journey of transformation to bring about the #AfricaWeWant.
**What is Africans Rising?**
That journey is finally beginning. This Thursday, 25th May 2017, Africans will gather across the continent and the African diaspora, to launch Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity. *Africans Rising* is an emerging, self-identifying collective of social movements, NGOs, popular social justice efforts, intellectuals, artists, cultural activists and others from across the continent and the African diaspora.
**Why 25th May?**
25th May is celebrated as Africa Liberation Day and marks the day in 1963 that the Organisation of African Unity – now known as the African Union – was formed. It was first conceived at the first Congress of Independent African States, to symbolize the determination of the people’s of Africa to free themselves from foreign domination and exploitation. Today, that goal remains but includes our determination to liberate ourselves from all exploitation and ensure a better life for all Africans.
**Where is Africans Rising Launching?**
There are [planned events to mark the launch](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/10/01/conference-report/) of *Africans Rising* in more than 40 countries. These activities have been self-organised by the organisations, groups and communities that make up this de-centralized movement.
**How Can You Be Part of The Movement and the Launch?**
We are calling on everybody to join the movement and participate in the launch of *your* movement.
You can join by signing up to our founding charter, The Kilimanjaro Declaration, by clicking [here.](http://www.africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)
To participate in the launch of Africans Rising on #25May2017, we ask that you:
- **Wear an item of RED clothing or clothing accessory** to signify the blood that was shed for African liberation, the bleeding of the continent’s resources and wealth and that no matter where we come from we all have the same red blood in our veins.
- **Gather in a group, preferably between 12 noon and 2pm,**read out the Kilimanjaro Declaration and a list of demands for changes you would like to see happen.
- **Turn off your lights between 7:00pm and 8:00pm**in solidarity with the millions of Africans with no access to electricity and light a candle to light the way for brighter leadership and governance.
You can follow launch events across the world, and the world know what you are doing by tagging your photos and videos
\#AfricansRising
\#25May2017
\#AfricaWeWant
If you’d like your event featured in a video report we’re putting together, you can also email them to
On **Twitter | Facebook | Instagram** **follow us at** @africansrising
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #25May2017, #Solidarity, launch, Launch Team
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### [Africans Rising on Voice Of America's "StraightTalk Africa" TV Show](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-on-voice-of-americas-straighttalk-africa-tv-and-radio-programme/)
**Published:** May 27, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** On the eve of Africa Day, 25 May, Voice Of America discussion television programme, "Straight Talk Africa"
**Content:**
On the eve of Africa Day, 25 May, Voice Of America discussion television programme, “Straight Talk Africa” hosted Africans Rising launch director Kumi Naidoo on a panel to explore the signficance of Africa Day today.
**Categories:** AR in the news, External
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### [TOGO Government must reinstate term limits for the Presidency](https://www.africansrising.org/togo1/)
**Published:** September 19, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “We stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in Togo and call on President Faure Gnassing
**Content:**
*Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity* has called on the government of Togo to respect the will of citizens demanding democratic changes and an end to the nation’s 50-year ruling dynasty.
Tensions are running high in Togo after thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday, August 19. At least two protestors were killed and 13 others wounded when security forces broke up the demonstrations by force.
“We stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in Togo and call on President Faure Gnassing, to immediately re-instate the 1992 Constitution and, respect the term limits for the Presidency.” said, *Africans Rising*, Founding Chair, Kumi Naidoo
The mass protests – which were organized by the opposition Pan-African National Party (PNP) in the capital Lomé and a number of Togolese cities as well as Accra, Libreville, New York and Berlin – were intended to demand the reinstatement of the 1992 constitution, imposing presidential term limits.
President Faure Gnassing be has been in power since 2005, following the death of his father Ghassing be Eyadema, who had ruled for 38 years.
Said *Africans Rising* Coordinator Comrade Muhammad Lamin Saidykhan, “It is a fundamental human right to convene peaceful assemblies and, government security forces must exercise restraint and tolerance in their actions’.
The *Africans Rising* founding charter, the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/), supports open governance, where all enjoy the fruits of democracy equally. We unequivocally support and pledge solidarity with activists struggles for open and accountable government and an end to corruption and restrictions on fundamental freedoms in Togo.
*Africans Rising* urges the Togolese government to use these protests as an enabling environment for dialogue, to build peace and restore our faith in open democratic governance on the African continent.
In Solidarity
Lamin, Kumi & the team
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity
\#AfricansRising Cooperation, Solidarity, Working together to build the #AfricaWeWant
**Categories:** Actions, News and Media
**Tags:** #Impunity, #Solidarity, #TogoDebout, Togo
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### [Africans Rising in The Guardian](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-in-the-guardian-26-03-2017/)
**Published:** May 22, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Fed up with ineffective leaders who aren’t dealing with the crises on the continent, people are coming together to launch a pan-African solidarity movement.
**Content:**
*Fed up with ineffective leaders who aren’t dealing with the crises on the continent, people are coming together to launch a pan-African solidarity movement.*
A feature on Africans Rising, written by Kumi Naidoo, in The Guardian online, in March 2017.
**Categories:** External, News and Media
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #development, #GoodGovernance, #leadership
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### [Trade Union Confederation ITUC-Africa Joins Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-trade-unions-join-africans-rising/)
**Published:** May 26, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** "ITUC-Africa believes that the Africans Rising Movement can make essential contribution to the attainment of our goals of decent work and decent life for all," he said.
**Content:**
Africans Rising welcomes the announcement on Africa Day, by the African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), that it had joined Africans Rising. The continent’s largest organisation representing workers, ITUC-Africa has 16 million declared members and 103 affiliated trade union centres in 51 African countries.
In a statement, ITUC-Africa General Secretary Kwasi Adu-Amankwah said African people and their civil society organizations, including workers and their trade unions were gearing up in the struggle against continuing exploitation, corruption and sell out of elites to foreign interests and to organize and mobilize for the achievement of rights, dignity, good governance, justice, peace and social progress as set out in the Kilimanjaro Declaration.
“ITUC-Africa believes that the Africans Rising Movement can make essential contribution to the attainment of our goals of decent work and decent life for all,” he said.
Click below to read the full statement:
**Categories:** News and Media
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #Solidarity
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### [Africans Rising Launches Activist-in-Residence Programme](https://www.africansrising.org/air1/)
**Published:** June 22, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Activists, human rights defenders and civil society leaders face multilevel challenges and barriers that often leave many feeling frustrated as they struggle to achieve their goals and usually, sets one of the path to burn out.
What is most needed in these situations is a chance to catch their breath, step back and take stock of their work in order to emerge re-energized to tackle their challenges in their day-to-day efforts in new ways.
**Content:**
#### ANNOUNCEMENT
#### Africans Rising Launches Groundbreaking “Activist-In-Residence” Programme
Activists, human rights defenders and civil society leaders face multilevel challenges and barriers that often leave many feeling frustrated as they struggle to achieve their goals and usually, sets one of the path to burn out.
What is most needed in these situations is a chance to catch their breath, step back and take stock of their work in order to emerge re-energized to tackle their challenges in their day-to-day efforts in new ways.
A new groundbreaking, programme (in its pilot phase) will provide activists with just that opportunity. The “Activist-in-Residence” (AiR) Programme aims to offer activists the space and time to reflect on and systematically document their work and through their interaction, imagine new approaches that will impact positively on the lives of people in their communities.
The AiR programme is a pilot initiative of Africans Rising and the Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC), with support from the Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR).
It will also provide an opportunity for activists to engage their peers from other countries across the African continent to deepen their understanding of their local struggles through other activists’ lenses. Interaction taking place during the programme will aim to enhance the skills of activists, to more effectively participate in ongoing structural and systemic change efforts.
The pilot phase will see a cohort of several African activists spending 1 month together, beginning on 9th August 2017, at TCDC near Arusha, Tanzania.
Activists in Residence will leave the programme with a number of assets including a consolidated publication covering the main subject area of the residency; interviews and conversations based products/stories to be featured in the special issue of Sur International Journal of Human Rights (Sur 26), enhanced networks and connections and a residency report to help inform similar future events.
***Apply by sending a brief biography and a summary of your work on re(claiming) and expanding shrinking political and civic space in your country in more than 500 words.*
For more information and to apply to be an Activist-in-Residence, please contact:
***Moses Isooba,***
***Phone: +254 716 738 148***
***Email:*** [***Moses.Isooba@actionaid.org***](mailto:Moses.Isooba@actionaid.org)
Applications for enrolment should be received no later than **6th July 2017.**
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**Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity** ([www.africans-rising.org](http://www.africans-rising.org)) is a nascent, rapidly growing, self-identifying collective of social movements, NGOs, peoples and popular social justice efforts, intellectuals, artists, sports people, cultural activists and others, across the continent and Diaspora.
**MS-Training Centre for Development and Cooperation (TCDC**) is a training facility under ActionAid Denmark. The Centre has many years of experience in training interventions with a focus on leadership and governance. TCDC has been involved in providing reflection and learning spaces in the areas of governance work and in building capacity of CSO Leaders.
**The Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR**) is dedicated to moving human rights forward by providing resources and tools to on-the-ground activists who have real potential to generate positive change. Through its program on the Enabling Environment for Human Rights Defenders the Fund supports human rights groups to defend or promote the operating space for civil society in the face of a global crackdown, including by supporting activists to produce and share analysis, experience and ideas within and across regions.
***22nd June, 2017***
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** activism, AiR, featured, programmes
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### [African Rising Activists In Residence](https://www.africansrising.org/act-in-res/)
**Published:** September 11, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The cry is from activists from those countries who gathered in Arusha, Tanzania, in a pilot retreat programme for African Activists to allow them to reflect on their activities
**Content:**
From Kenya, Uganda, DR Congo, Benin, Liberia, Senegal, Burundi to Tanzania, there is a cry for justice, peace and dignity in a continent that is rich in diversity of its people and natural resources.
The cry is from activists from those countries who gathered in Arusha, Tanzania, in a pilot retreat programme for African Activists to allow them to reflect on their activities and the kind of strategies that they need to employ to deal with restrictions on civil society, which is evident across Africa.
Their conclusion is that the civic space is shrinking whether one is fighting corruption, gender-based violence, environmental issues, unequal distribution of resources, mineral exploitation, electoral malpractices or unfair trade with the West.
The Activists in Residence, as the programme is called, is an activity that was started last year when 272 representatives from civil society, trade unions, women, young people, men, people living with disabilities, parliamentarians, media organisations and faith-based groups from across Africa and the African diaspora gathered in Arusha.
The representatives committed to building a pan-African movement that recognises these rights and freedoms of our People.
The representatives, being citizens and descendants of Africa, were part of the Africans Rising Movement, a Pan-African movement of people and formations, working for peace, justice and dignity who are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future that Africans want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
At the Arusha meeting, they spoke of their outrage at the centuries of oppression; condemned the plunder of Africa’s natural and mineral resources and the suppression of fundamental human rights.
It was a case of not only meeting and speak about the oppression and condemning, but they came out with a way forward—the way to change towards the Africa that most of her children would want to see, if not during the lifetime of some, but for their children, grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
That end, and bearing in mind their location where at a certain point you can see the highest point in Africa, the conference participants on August 25, 2016, came out with The Kilimanjaro Declaration.
For Tanzania, this means that as a country we have to evaluate our relationship with all forms of foreign direct investments, workers’ wages, gender-based violence, youth empowerment, people in the rural areas and those with disabilities, in essence, looking at the social, political and economic spheres and advocate for transparency, accountability and democratic governance for the benefit of Tanzanians.
As part of The Kilimanjaro Declaration, the participants declared that Africa is a rich continent and that wealth belongs to its entire people, not to narrow political and economic elite.
That Africans need to fight for the economic development that is just and embraces social inclusion and environmental care. The Africans have a right to the “better life” our governments have promised.
That Africans have a diverse, rich and powerful heritage, it is important to heal ourselves and repair the damage done by neoliberalism to our humanity and environment.
Being African, embracing the philosophy of Ubuntu should be a source of our pride.
According to Jay Naidoo, founder of COSATU, labour organisation in South Africa, and former minister in President Mandela’s government said: “African Youth are a critical foundation of building the success in our continent and must play a central role in building Africans Rising. Additionally, Africa’s diaspora whether displaced through slavery and colonialism or part of modern day migration are part of Africa’s history and future. They are a reservoir of skills, resources and passion that must be harnessed and integrated into our movement.”
Bearing in mind the current situation in most African countries, the participants committed to a decentralised, citizen-owned future that will build support and solidarity for local struggles, empower local leadership and immerse our activists in grassroots work of building social movements from below and beyond borders.
Furthermore, the committed to building a citizens movement that is accountable to the constituencies we represent and enforcing the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
In recognition of the what most African countries face, the participants resolved that The Kilimanjaro Declaration, as part of the Africans Rising movement, would work to build a local, national, continental and global campaign that expands the space for civic and political action; fights for women’s rights and freedoms across society; Focus on struggles on the right to Equity and Dignity; demand good governance in parallel with the fight against corruption and impunity and lastly not least as a respect for Mother earth, demand climate and environmental justice
To achieve that, participants put out a call to their African brothers and sisters and activists to join the Africans Rising Movement and mobilise people around this shared vision; organise and connect local struggles under this umbrella as well as to galvanise solidarity with all African struggles.
The Africans Rising movement is committed to peace and non-violent action and asserts the inherent rights as Africans and invites our governments, leaders, other stakeholders and institutions to join in pursuing the Future We Want to leave our future generations.
As the Activists in Residence reflect on the activities in their countries and the strategies they have to use to work in the civic spaces they occupy, they have also committed themselves to The Kilimanjaro Declaration and that as part of celebrating one year since its launch, it is fitting to endorse the call to all Africans and all sectors in our societies to sensitise and mobilise around this Declaration so as to build the momentum towards the genuine liberation of our beautiful, rich and diverse continent, AFRICA.
**Sign the [Kilimanjaro Declaration!](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)**
*by Valerie N. Msoka*
*The author is the former Tanzania Media Women Association Executive Director*
*This article first appeared in [The Citizen](http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/African-activists-come-up-with-stand/1840340-4073398-i91kcz/index.html)*
**Categories:** Movement Building and Support
**Tags:** activism, AiR
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### [Our Dollar](https://www.africansrising.org/our-dollar/)
**Published:** September 11, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk with together” is an African proverb that brings forth the notion of unity and of living in a community.
**Content:**
*“If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk with together”* is an African proverb that brings forth the notion of unity and of living in a community. It is a saying that resonated with many who want to engage others in their pursuit for change, so that the results are shared and beneficial to all. This is a spirit that sits well with the ten African Activists who were part of a pilot Activists in Residence, (AiR) programme organized by Africans Rising to give them an opportunity to share experiences, look at the challenges they face and take time to interact and through that become energized and encouraged to continue their pursuit for social justice.
The activists were based in Arusha in the beautiful grounds of the Danish founded Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS-TCDC). The Centre’s grounds that allowed the Activists to be close to nature and wake up to the sight of Mount Meru every morning also gave them the opportunity to share what each was doing in their countries and in the civic spaces that for most was shrinking. These were Activists who some of them had been jailed and tortured but had also taken part in demonstrations, picketing and caused civil disobedience on issues they disagreed about with the system..
As the time in Arusha came to a close, the Activists had time with the Coordinator of Africans Rising, Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan a Gambian, to know more of what was expected of them. This is because after a month, and being Activists, they understood they had a role to play towards making Africans Rising to be heard and understood as well as having people signing up to the Kilimanjaro Declaration of 2016 which is the cornerstone of the movement and Founding Charter.
Lamin informed the activists that they have now become Ambassadors of Africans Rising and as such they will have to organize awareness raising activities in their countries. They also become focal points for the movement. Most importantly, he said that, “in five years we expect the movement to be able to finance itself without aid from the Western world. The Africa we want has to be funded by Africans.’
This was a point that brought forth a lot of nods from the activists who were listening attentively to him. “If 1 million Africans contributed a dollar towards the movement we would have a one million dollars, which means we would not need any help. So we need to build that spirit otherwise in five years we would have failed to build it nor will we have the capacity to sustain it.” He told the Activists.
The notion of Africans always going with a cap in hand to Western countries and in the process compromising the African agenda had caused a lot of heated discussions among the Activists and Lamin’s words had thus dropped on fertile ground in a way out of a position that most Africans passionately do not want to be in. The fertility of the ground was so much so that the minute he left the room, as one, the Activists decided “let us, as AiR2017, give our dollar towards the Africa we want, the Africa that stands for Justice, Peace and Dignity.”
The AiR 2017Cohort that handed their five dollars (5 USD) to Africans Rising are Franck Houetehou C. Hounsa (Benin); Mbongo Ali (Burundi); Legrand Sylva Mbikayi (DR Congo); Otieno Ombok (Kenya); Julie Weah (Liberia); Amina Terrass (Morocco); Ngone Ali Ngom (Senegal); Abdi Muse ‘Pele’ (Somaliland/UK); Valerie N. Msoka (Tanzania); Pepe Julian Onziema (Uganda) and not to be left out, Sahlim Charles ( Kenya), the Social Media expert working with AiR 2017 also made his contribution
*Valerie N. Msoka*
*AiR2017(Tanzania)*
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** activism, AiR
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### [We the People of Togo | Demands](https://www.africansrising.org/togo2/)
**Published:** October 13, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We call on the Togolese government to heed the voices of your citizens, which are being raised in peaceful protests, and to engage them civil to secure lasting, just and democratic solutions to their grievances.
**Content:**
#### Memorandum To The Government of The Togolese Republic
13 October 2017
*Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity* pledges solidarity with [Front Citoyen Togo Debout](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKdiSEqQUfM) and, the Togolese people – we call on the Government to respect the will of the People.
*Africans Rising* is a Pan-African movement of people and organisations, working for peace, justice and dignity. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
*Africans Rising* amplifies broad demands connecting struggles, building solidarity & cooperation within & amongst campaigns for social, economic, environmental and gender justice. We do this with movements, people, civil society organisations, governments, artists, business, and others – based on our shared support for the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](https://africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/).
We hereby pledge solidarity with and support of the civil society movement, Front Citoyen Togo Debout and, the people of Togo in their demands for political reforms and the respect of their fundamental human rights. We call on the Togolese government to heed the voices of your citizens, which are being raised in peaceful protests, and to engage them civil to secure lasting, just and democratic solutions to their grievances.
In particular, we endorse and support the following specific demands issued by Front Citoyen Togo Debout:
1\. That the 1992 Constitution of the Togolese Republic, which was amended in 2002 to allow the president to run for an unlimited term, be revised to re‐institute presidential term limits.
2\. That, after three terms as head of state, President Faure Gnassingbé should not be allowed to run for the highest office again.
3\. That all people who have been arrested and detained for participating in peaceful public demonstrations be released immediately.
4\. That the government ensures and protects the right of all Togolese citizens, including those residing outside the country, to vote in elections, as enshrined in the Constitution. One in every four Togolese lives outside Togo’s borders and, are currently not allowed to vote – a situation that is unacceptable.
5\. That the government and security forces cease all violent actions against protesters and ensure a peaceful environment for civic action.
6\. That, in the current context, Front Citoyen Togo Debout welcomes the government’s announcement of a referendum to decide the issue of political reforms.
As part of *Africans Rising* solidarity with social movements and civil society groups such as Front Citoyen Togo Debout, [a delegation from African Rising is on a fact‐finding mission to Togo](http://mailchi.mp/f36139df2378/workwith-1168541).
The purpose of this mission is to better understand the dynamics of the public protests and to explore ways to play a constructive role in efforts to secure lasting, peaceful and just resolutions to the political crisis facing the country. To that end, the delegation will meet with representatives of government and other stakeholders.
It is our sincere hope that the government of the Togolese Republic accepts this memorandum in the spirit of constructive engagement and respect for democratic governance, with which it has been conceived, and is willing to work towards addressing the demands described herein.
In Solidarity
Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan
Coordinator | *Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity*
\#AfricansRising Cooperation, Solidarity, Working together to build the #AfricaWeWant
Additional Reading|
http://www.africans-rising.org/www/2017/09/19/togo1/
**Categories:** Actions, Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #Impunity, #Solidarity, #TogoDebout, Togo
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### [Africans Rising on South Africa's SABC Prime Time Evening News on 25 May 2017](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-on-south-africas-sabc-prime-time-evening-news-on-25-may-2017/)
**Published:** May 27, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** On Africa Day, 25 May, The Prime Time Evening News on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) TV
**Content:**
On Africa Day, 25 May, The Prime Time Evening News on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) TV hosted launch director Kumi Naidoo to talk about the movement and the launch. Watch the interview here:
**Categories:** External, News and Media
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant
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### [Africans Rising letter to Africa Renewable Energy Initiative Board](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-letter-to-africa-renewable-energy-initiative-board/)
**Published:** June 29, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising signed on the attached letter which is being despatched to the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) Board sitting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
**Content:**
Africans Rising signed on the attached letter which is being despatched to the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) Board sitting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Africans Rising has been working with the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) to rescue AREI from the assault of the French Government and the EU. We consider this as AR’s modest input to save AREI, and regain the African-led spirit to enable AREI to achieve its goal of bringing clean and renewable energy to all Africans.
Find it here: [Letter to the AREI Board](https://africans-rising.org/www2/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Letter-to-the-AREI-Board.pdf)
**Categories:** Documents
**Tags:** Energy, RenewableEnergy
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### [Africans Rising Calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Pastor Evan Mawarire](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-calls-for-the-immediate-and-unconditional-release-of-pastor-evan-mawarire/)
**Published:** June 28, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** “We demand thatthe government of President Mugabe release Pastor Evan Mawarire immediately and unconditionally”, said Africans Rising Board Chair, Kumi Naidoo.
**Content:**
#### MEDIA STATEMENT
28 June, 2017
#### Africans Rising Calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Pastor Evan Mawarire
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity condemns in the strongest termsthe arbitrary arrest of Zimbabwean activist Pastor Evan Mawarire, and other Zimbabweanswho face such repression for exercising their democratic right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
“We demand thatthe government of President Mugabe release Pastor Evan Mawarire immediately and unconditionally”, said Africans Rising Board Chair, Kumi Naidoo. “This is not simply an attack against one inspirational activist in one country, Zimbabwe. This is an attack against all Africans who value justice, peace, human rights and dignity”.
Mawarire was arrested on Monday, June 26th 2017while supporting and praying alongside with University of Zimbabwe medical students who were protesting the doubling of their student fees.
Mawarire, of the #ThisFlag social movement,has been an active and vocal critic of therepressive and undemocratic actions of the Mugabe regime.
Mawarire is currently on trial on separate charges of subversion and “insulting the national flag of Zimbabwe” for his online activism stemming from the #ThisFlag social movement.
Mawarire, and the #ThisFlag movementhelped lead the Africa-wide, decentralized launch of *Africans Rising* in Zimbabwe on Africa Liberation Day, 25 May 2017.This arbitrary arrest is clearly an attempt by the Mugabe regime to harass and intimidate Pastor Evan Mawarire and the #ThisFlag movement into stopping their crucial work of challenging regime’s undemocratic practices.
Said Kumi Naidoo, Board Chair of Africans Rising: “Pastor Mawarire is one of us and his arrest, yet again, is an absolute violation of human rights. We condemn this impunity with which such acts are carried out in Zimbabwe in the strongest terms.”
Naidoowent on to say: “We demand for the immediate release of Pastor Evan Mawarire and pledge our solidarity and support for his importanthuman rights work.”
These acts speak to a larger issue apparent in countries in southern Africa and across the continent. In The Democratic Republic of Congo two leaders of the Congolese youth movement, Quatrieme Voie/Il Est Temps (The Fourth Way / It is Time), are being held by security forces without charge or cause in the capital, Kinshasa.
These arbitrary arrests and the trumped up charges of treason (in the case of Mawarire)amounts tocriminalizing the actions of those who exercise their right to protest and speak freely. These tactics of intimidation and coercion are unacceptable. As stated in ourfounding charter, *The Kilimanjaro Declaration*, Africans Rising is committed to working with and supporting all those who are working to expand space for civic and political action in their countries.
Africans Rising for Peace, Justice and Dignity
**Categories:** Actions, News and Media
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### [Serene Scene In Troubled Nigeria Wins Africans Rising Photo Contest](https://www.africansrising.org/peaceful-picture-in-troubled-nigeria-wins-africans-rising-photo-contest/)
**Published:** May 27, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Dapel’s entry, entitled “Underwater”, has been named winner of the inaugural 2017 Africans Rising Photo Contest, organized by emerging pan-African movement, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity
**Content:**
#### MEDIA RELEASE
24 May 2017
#### Serene Scene in Strife-Torn Nigeria Wins Africans Rising Photo Contest
How do you create an image that celebrates identity and beauty that rises above the devastation and violent conflict all around?
That’s the challenge that young Nigerian photographer Kureng Dapel set for himself when he decided to enter a pan-African photo competition. And he nailed it. Beautifully.
Dapel’s entry, entitled “Underwater”, has been named winner of the inaugural 2017 Africans Rising Photo Contest, organized by emerging pan-African movement, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity. The photograph depicts a man underwater in a pool at a tourist game park in Bauchi state in northeastern Nigeria – an area devastated by the Islamist Boko Haram terror insurgency.
Dapel’s winning photo captures serenity underwater in a beautiful land, above, overcome by chaos. The subject’s head just below the surface symbolizing the belief that “one day northeast Nigeria will rise above the ruins caused by the insurgency,” said Dapel.
Judges chose the winning picture from more than 560 others, submitted by photographers from 22 African countries, the UK, France and the U.S. The largest number of entries came from Nigeria, accounting for almost half of all submissions, followed by Kenya.
Under the theme, “Africans Rising: I am African”, the contest challenged entrants to submit images that celebrate culture, identity, history or a few of the future with dignity. Africans Rising, which officially launches on 25 May 2017, staged the competition as part of its mission to challenge stereotypical imagery of Africa and Africans and to encourage African photographers to present new, positive ways of portraying their world.
Said Dapel: “Winning this contest really means a lot to me and sure confirms that good things can and do come out of Africa – Nigeria, specifically, whose image has been highly misinterpreted.”
The first prize is a one-month photography residency in either South Africa or Tanzania, working on a photographic project related to the mission of Africans Rising.
Second and third place went to Awoyejo Arafat Oluwatosin from Nigeria and Maghanga Isaiah of Kenya, respectively. Both their entries were stylized portraits of African women.
Said award-winning photographer and Africans Rising Photo Contest director, Joel Nsadha: “Many of us believe that Africa is on the move and now, more than ever, is the perfect time change the existing narrative of Africa, and Africans through portrayals of ourselves.”
Africans Rising is an emerging, de-centralized, citizen-owned movement that seeks to build Africa-wide solidarity for grassroots, national, regional and continental struggles to achieve a future that Africans want and deserve.
The movement officially launches on 25 May 2017 – Africa Liberation Day – with launch activities in more than 40 countries. The Africans Rising Photo Contest forms part of launch activities.
Said Africans Rising coordinator Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan: “Authentic images of Africans, particularly young people, and their lives are rare in global media these days. This contest aims to encourage authentic ways of seeing and understanding Africans today.”
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For more information, contact:
Grant Clark
+27 63 567 9719
Joel Isabibi Nsadha
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Deutsche Welle (DW) News Report on Africans Rising Launch in Bonn, Germany](https://www.africansrising.org/deutsche-welle-dw-news-report-on-africans-rising-launch-in-bonn-germany/)
**Published:** May 27, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** On 25 May 2017, Africans Rising launched with events in more than 40 countries. One of those countries was Germany.
**Content:**
On 25 May 2017, Africans Rising launched with events in more than 40 countries. One of those countries was Germany. Journalist Fred Muvunyi, an editor with the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle’s Africa service attended a launch in Bonn and compiled this multimedia report.
http://www.dw.com/en/african-leaders-urged-to-improve-good-governance/a-38991218
**Categories:** External
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #Germany
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### [DRC Media Statement 27 June 2017](https://www.africansrising.org/drc-media-statement-27-june-2017/)
**Published:** June 27, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In the latest incident, two leaders of the Congolese youth movement, Quatrieme Voie/Il Est Temps (The Fourth Way / It is Time) are being held by security forces without charge or cause in the capital, Kinshasa.
**Content:**
27 June, 2017
### Africans Rising Condemns Congolese Activists’ Arrest and Detention without Charge
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity calls for an end to a growing campaign by the regime of President Joseph Kabila, of arbitrary arrest, detention without charge and harassment with impunity, of activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
In the latest incident, two leaders of the Congolese youth movement, Quatrieme Voie/Il Est Temps (The Fourth Way / It is Time) are being held by security forces without charge or cause in the capital, Kinshasa.
On Friday, 23 June, Quatrieme Voie Coordinator Jean-Marie Kalonji was arrested by Congolese security forces in Kinshasa and taken to a military site in the city. When Kolanji’s laywer and Quatrieme Voie spokesperson, Sylva Kabanga Mbikayi tried to see him, he too was arrested and detained. No reason was given for his arrest. Both are being held without charge or cause.
This is Kolanji’s second arrest by security forces. He was abducted by Congolese intelligence services in December 2015, and was held incommunicado for months and tortured. The government only produced him and moved him to a prison, after pressure from DRC youth organisations and groups outside Congo. The authorities have kept him under close watch since his release last August.
Africans Rising joins Quartieme Voie, and other solidarity efforts, in calling on the Congolese authorities and the Kabila regime to immediately release these two activist leaders, and to end its campaign of arbitrary arrests, detention and harassment of activists and artists in the DRC.
Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Coordinator of Africans Rising: “This repressive action is an outright violation of democratic and human rights. We condemn it, and the impunity with which such acts are carried out in the DRC in the strongest terms.”
“We commend the youth activist organisation, Quartieme Voie for their commitment to challenge this repression, despite the excessive actions of the Kabila regime and pledge our solidarity and support for their work,” said Saidykhan.
Congolese activists and organizations are reporting an increase in repressive actions taken by the Kabila government, as the President attempts to hold on to power.
The Catholic Church in the DRC has issued a statement condemning state repression, calling it “unacceptable” and exhorting Congolese citizens to stand up and get engaged to seize their destiny.
Africans Rising also calls on South African president Jacob Zuma, who recently praised President Joseph Kabila’s “progress” in the DRC and is a close ally of his – as well as other African leaders who support Kabila – to urge the Congolese leader to respect the democratic rights of activists and civil society organisations in the DRC.
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**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
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### [Historic Slavery Site To Host Launch of Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/historic-slavery-site-to-host-africans-rising-launch/)
**Published:** May 15, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Dakar, Senegal – A site internationally renown as a symbol of enslavement will host the launch of an emerging Pan-African movement determined to build a new future for the peoples of Africa.
**Content:**
MEDIA RELEASE
**For Immediate Release**15 May 2017 **Historic Slavery Site to Host Africans Rising Launch**
Dakar, Senegal – A site internationally renown as a symbol of enslavement will host the launch of an emerging Pan-African movement determined to build a new future for the peoples of Africa. As part of its continent-wide launch on 25 May 2017, [Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity](http://www.africans-rising.org/) will hold a programme of activities on Gorée Island, off the coast of Senegal. This will be one of scores of activities in more than 32 countries, comprising the launch. A UNESCO World Heritage site, [Gorée Island](http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/26) is known as an infamous symbol of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. It was from this point of no return, that millions of enslaved Africans were forced onto European ships, bound for plantations in the Americas in the 18th century. Gorée represents horrific crimes against humanity stemming from an economic model based on extreme exploitation and systemic oppression. But the site also symbolizes the resilience of a people that rise in spite of structural repression. And it is a pivotal place to confront the modern day forced migration of Africans to distant lands. Gorée Island is a sacred space where Africans Rising will bring together leaders from the continent and the diaspora to launch a movement for justice, peace and dignity. This Pan-African movement is intentionally forging alliances that unite the continent and engage the diaspora. Said [Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan,](http://www.africans-rising.org/2017/04/04/mls1/) Africans Rising Coordinator: “Africans from the continent and the diaspora, it is significant that we gather at a site that is a symbol of our brutal past in order to affirm our commitment to peace, justice and dignity and to build the future we want.” Africans Rising is a de-centralized, self-selecting people’s movement committed to a citizen-led future that builds support and solidarity for local struggles, empowers local leadership and bolsters activists in the grassroots work of building and sustaining movements for change. The movement was formally validated in August 2016 by hundreds of representatives of civil society, trade unions, women, young people, men, people living with disabilities, parliamentarians, media organizations and faith-based groups from across Africa and the African diaspora gathered at a[ conference](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/10/01/conference-report/) in Arusha, Tanzania. A broad range of participants from the continent and its diaspora are expected to participate in the launch on Gorée, including government officials, civil society representatives, women leaders and rights activists as well as members of the [Black Lives Matter](http://blacklivesmatter.com/) movement, [Dream Defenders](http://www.dreamdefenders.org/), the [Hip Hop Caucus](http://www.hiphopcaucus.org/), the [UN Decade on People of African Descent](http://www.un.org/en/events/africandescentdecade/) and African Diaspora personalities. The #AfricansRising Gorée Launch event begins on the Island at 11am UTC on #25May2017. The programme will include music, slam poetry, and the dedication of a commemorative mural, which will remain a permanent symbol of Africans Rising. Said Africans rising Ambassador Coumba Toure: “Gorée has also become a symbol of resilience of people of African descent, where, despite the crimes of humanity across the centuries, we return, not to mourn but to celebrate ourselves, our history and the survival of our people.” Mireille Fanon-Mendes -France, with the UN Working Group on People of African Descent, affirmed Africans Rising stating that, “the Kilimanjaro Declaration is in congruence with the programme of activities of the UN Decade for People of African descent and to be linked with the declaration of the African Union concerning the diaspora as the 6th region…it *is* the work to be done.” To join the movement, click [here](http://www.africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/) and sign The Kilimanjaro Declaration. To participate in the launch of Africans Rising on #25May2017, we ask that you: - **Wear an item of RED clothing or clothing accessory** to signify the blood that was shed for African liberation, the bleeding of the continent’s resources and wealth and that no matter where we come from we all have the same red blood in our veins.
- **Gather in a group between 12 noon and 2pm,** read out the Kilimanjaro Declaration and a list of demands for changes you would like to see happen.
- **Turn off your lights between 8pm and 9pm** in solidarity with the millions of Africans with no access to electricity and light a candle to light the way for brighter leadership and governance.
\#AfricansRisingGoree #25May2017 #AfricansRising #AfricaWeWant Ends. __________________________________ For more information, contact: Grant Clark +27 63 567 9719 Emira Woods +1 301 523-2979 Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan +220 988 4761 / +220 688 4761 Kumi Naidoo Skype: kumi-naidoo
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricansRisingGoree, #AfricanUnity, #AfricaWeWant
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### [South Sudan | Artists making Peace in a War](https://www.africansrising.org/ayakc1/)
**Published:** May 15, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Ana Taban is one such movement. As is Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity. Ana Taban, which is Arabic for ‘I am tired’, grew out of fatigue and frustration among young artists, with cycles of violent conflict and deprivation in South Sudan. It was formed in response to a crisis – the resurgence of fighting between government and rebel forces in July 2016.
**Content:**
In the midst of a civil war in South Sudan, young artists are learning the art of building a social movement, claiming civic space and empowering youth to seize their destiny.
Social movements often arise out of profound, historic moments or through the work of an extraordinary, iconic leader. But sometimes, they emerge unexpectedly when a group of people who have had enough with the status quo are suddenly inspired to clearly see the change they are capable of. Even in a war.
[Ana Taban](https://www.anataban.org/) is one such movement. As is *Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity*. Ana Taban, which is Arabic for ‘I am tired’, grew out of fatigue and frustration among young artists, with cycles of violent conflict and deprivation in South Sudan. It was formed in response to a crisis – the resurgence of fighting between government and rebel forces in July 2016.
Last year, a group of us South Sudanese performance artists, attended a social change workshop. It was hosted by[PAWA 254](http://pawa254.org/), a growing collective space created to support young creatives and promote arts and culture geared towards social impact in Kenya. The workshop organisers thought it would be difficult to work with us in our traumatised environment so they invited us to Nairobi.
When we saw what PAWA 254 were doing for their country as empowered young artists, our eyes were opened to what was possible in South Sudan. This was just two weeks after the outbreak of war again. We came back to Juba, the capital, inspired. We got together and started mobilizing artists. Ana Taban was born.
We started with a focus on social issues but because of the political crisis, have moved to focus on political issues as well because that’s what we need to address. A national dialogue aimed at ending the conflict is beginning and we are pushing youth to take ownership of their situation.
In December 2016, President Salva Kiir announced a national dialogue, aimed at restoring peace. With a steering committee just appointed, preparations for these inclusive, mediated talks are underway. In a nation where two out of every three South Sudanese are under the age of 25, we are urging young people to step up, engage this process and make their voices heard, claim their space.
As much as we are demand of government to take responsibility for the crisis, we urge youth to take ownership of the country and realize they have a role to play in helping to bring about change.
There are invaluable lessons we have learnt as we grow this movement in the midst of violence and conflict. Our most meaningful lesson in the building of this movement – fighting for peace, unity and empowerment in the midst of conflict and violence – is that there is always civic space to be occupied, no matter how daunting occupying it may seem. That space, we found, is elastic – once you claim it, it expands.
In the beginning, we didn’t even realize that we had civic space in South Sudan that we could occupy. We felt like there was no democratic space for us. We were afraid to speak out, afraid that people would be offended by what we had to say. Now, other advocacy groups are following our lead – and they are not only claiming civic space but also actively growing it to be more inclusive and receptive to the messages.
We also realized that how you approach people in an environment like this and how you present yourself is crucial. We spend a lot of time considering the crafting and packaging of our messages, being very mindful of the people we are speaking to and their situation. Can a particular thing be said without being taken out of context?
How do we go and talk about human rights when one loaf of bread is unaffordable? How do we talk about politics in an environment of conflict, where divisions in politics run along ethnic lines? These are questions we have to properly consider.
Ana Taban has staged road shows through towns, villages and refugee camps. One challenge we faced is being regarded as elite by residents. They think: who are these people? What do they know about our struggles?
Well, I was born in a refugee camp. That makes me someone who understands the grassroots, who understands where people are coming from. And so we have been able to demonstrate that our movement is their movement. The arts have proven to be an effective medium for our work because literacy rates are very low in South Sudan.
We have also won over leadership through our approach. We speak truth to power when we address them but, as with villagers, we do it in a respectful way. When we held our social change workshop for artists in the southwestern town of Yei – the site of much violent conflict and strife – local government was pleased. They said that it was about time that Yei youth were engaged in civic issues and happy to see art with social purpose, offering messages guiding young people in right direction.
We have supporters in government and the opposition as well. What we are saying is what all South Sudanese are saying – echoed by leaders in hushed tones: Tribalism is a major problem.
I think what has made us unique in South Sudan is our values: we are non-partisan, we denounce tribalism and we believe everyone can be a change agent.
Ana Taban was launched with 20 founding members. Nine months later, while the fighting continues, we have 120 members and counting. Ana Taban has key roadshows in the capital, Juba, major towns and in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, home to the largest South Sudanese community in that country. What we’re doing is mobilising all kinds of artists – spoken word, actors, singers, visual artists, comedians and dancers.
We are essentially an arts movement but we also do a lot of community engagement. We arrange discussion sessions where we explore national dialogue in detail and break it down so that people can understand. The same with the agreement on the resolution of conflict in South Sudan and our constitution. As fundamental documents that shape our future, it’s important we all understand what they mean.
Our current campaign is called [\#BloodshedFree2017](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx5a88osF2U). We are calling on government, UN agencies and all parties to the conflict to ensure public safety. If there is fighting, it shouldn’t be in civilian areas. Women should be secure to go out to work in their farms without fear of attack. And we called on government to allow access to humanitarian aid.
As a growing movement, we have also been influenced by another emerging movement that shares our core values: *Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity*. The reference in the name is not to Africa, the continent, but to Africans, the people – I love that! This is a network through which I can connect with people that understand, that support, that critique.
To me, *Africans Rising* is a unifying identity. South Sudan does not have a unified identity. Whenever there is conflict, people retreat into their community cocoons for a sense of security. The power of this decentralized movement is vested in groups like Ana Taban, seeking to help create space for action and amplify voices demanding the kind of nation – and continent – we want and deserve.
**\* Dr. Ayak Chol Deng Alak is a poet, rights activist and member of Anataban, as well as an epidermiologist based in Juba, South Sudan.**
This article was first published by [Pambazuka](https://www.pambazuka.org/) on May 11, 2017 at [this link](https://www.pambazuka.org/democracy-governance/mobilizing-power-art-time-war).
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricanUnity, #AfricaWeWant, #anataban, #southsudan, youth
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### [#NewGambia: Reflections On A Transition To Democracy](https://www.africansrising.org/1682-2/)
**Published:** May 15, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The transition from dictatorship to democratic freedom in The Gambia would not have been possible without the courage and determination of the Gambian people.
**Content:**
The transition from dictatorship to democratic freedom in The Gambia would not have been possible without the courage and determination of the Gambian people. And leading the Gambian people in that struggle to remove longtime dictator Yahya Jammeh, were young people. Africans Rising coordinator and youth human rights activist Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan was among the leaders on the frontline — mobilising on the street and online. Here, he reflects on the lead-up to those historic elections and the dawning of a new day for Gambians. This article was first published in the pan-African social justice news portal, Pambazuka News.
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #GambiaHasDecided, #NewGambia, #Solidarity, youth
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### [No Sustainable Solutions in Africa Without Empowered Youth](https://www.africansrising.org/no-sustainable-solutions-in-africa-without-empowered-youth/)
**Published:** May 9, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** You don’t have to look very hard or far to see the promise and power of African youth to deliver solutions, positive change and prosperity.
**Content:**
By Ibrahim Ceesay
You don’t have to look very hard or far to see the promise and power of African youth to deliver solutions, positive change and prosperity.
And yet, still, on a continent where people under the age of 35 are in the overwhelming majority, youth remain excluded from political leadership and decision-making and marginalized in national economies. We have an older generation in positions of authority, seeking to address issues facing young people without involving or consulting them. These efforts are bound to fail. The inter-generational divide is a *modus vivendi* that needs to be resolved to avoid repeated uprisings of marginalized youths.
Five years ago, the African Union convened a summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea around the theme, *Accelerating Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development*. One of the resolutions of that summit was a commitment by AU Heads of State to reduce youth unemployment by 2% a year. Not only have they failed to reduce unemployment by 2% annually but in fact, unemployment has been increasing every year since then. Failed promises.
In January this year, the AU again resurrected the youth agenda, convening the 28th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of States and Governments around the theme, *Harnessing Demographic Dividend through investments in the Youth**.*** This time around, promises to youth by the AU and development partners at this summit included the establishment of an African Youth Development Fund and an AU Youth Envoy’s Office.
These are encouraging goals put forth by the AU, which we hope do not become more failed promises. But it’s not nearly enough. I have been actively engaged in professional youth work for 10 years, at all levels, and I dare tell you today, that talk about youth development in Africa is mere lip service. We are not seeing national governments and development partners invest in youth for peaceful, secured and prosperous nations.
Why is that? Stereotypical perceptions of youth, politically and traditionally, as ignorant, problematic and useless have led to young people being excluded from decision-making processes – even on issues that they could solely deal with. Youth are virtually left with no room to learn by doing.
African governments are busy looking for miracles to solve the problems in Africa. Yet the biggest miracle is right in front of them: African youth.
African youth need educational, employment and leadership opportunities to unleash their potential and act as vanguards for achieving the ‘’Africa We Want’’ by 2063 – as promoted in the Africa Agenda 2063 and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
They should be empowered with the necessary tools to transit from job seekers to job-makers. Agribusiness, Green and Blue Economy and entrepreneurship should be the new focus for young people to create wealth and escape youth poverty. As young people, we must propagate the culture of voluntarism and endeavour to undergo mentorship programmes.
The idea of microwave success has led some young people into illegal activities to earn a livelihood. National governments need to develop tailored programmes for young people in productive sectors of the economy.
The African Youth Charter (AYC) is intended to empower youth in Africa but there is an imperative need to ensure its implementation, local ownership and popularization. Strengthening the participation and inclusion of youth in the realization of Africa Agenda 2063, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, is critical.
The rate of irregular migration among African youths is alarming, disastrous and unacceptable. No doubt, the hostile political and socio-economic conditions created by some African governments shall continue to force their citizenry to undertake suicidal journeys to reach exile in what they believe to be democratic worlds. Our economic, financial and political systems are concentrating power and prosperity in the hands of a few, while increasingly marginalizing the African youth.
The only viable and sustainable way to promote lasting peace, justice and dignity is to have a mental migration from the ideals of Africa Rising to #AfricansRising**.** The IMF-coined term, Africa Rising, refers to GDP growth, which has not benefitted ordinary Africans or improved their quality of life. The notion of Africans Rising is centred on the advancement of the people that inhabit Africa, rather than the countries that make up Africa. We need to inculcate in the minds of the African people and most especially the youth – who are not only the future leaders, but the leaders of today – the spirit of *Ubuntu* (humanity).
The *Africans Rising* movement presents a unique opportunity for African youth to demand their rights and act on their responsibilities towards peace, justice and dignity of the African peoples.
Peace, Justice and Dignity are universal values that should be vigorously promoted on the continent as the bedrock of the Africa Agenda2063. These values are integral to effective work on poverty alleviation and sustainable development, in addition to being valuable bulwarks against dictatorship, oppression and injustice.
Democracy promotes human rights and human dignity and it is therefore impossible to create a truly free, peaceful and humane world while ignoring or apologizing for the executors of totalitarian ideologies.
*Africans Rising’s* founding charter,The Kilimanjaro Declaration upholds the vision of movement with the intention to inspire and commit signatories to actions that empower all Africans, especially those who have been marginalized. To collectively tackle the root causes of inequality, injustice, human rights abuses and poverty. One of it’s fundamental pledges is to place youth at the centre of leadership in Africa. We want an Africa where peace and justice is assured to all people and that they are able to live healthy and dignified lives. And youth need to be integrally involved in order for that to be achieved.
On the 25 May 2017, Africans will rise for a new Africa, founded on the pillars of peace, justice and dignity. African youths need to join the movement and fly with this initiative.
I spent one year in political exile in Ghana for speaking truth to power and campaigning against injustice and oppression in The Gambia, as former Chairperson of the Gambia National Youth Council and a political activist. Over the past ten months, I travelled the world to mobilize and engage with Gambians, under a campaign we launched called *New Gambia Global Movement for Democracy and Justice**.*** Today, we have restored democracy and rule of law in the Gambia with the will of the people and #YouthPower.
What youth have accomplished in Gambia, we can accomplish across Africa – with a movement like *Africans Rising* and with real investment in us by our governments and their development partners.
*Ibrahim Cessay is a social justice activist, human rights defender, artivist and award-winning filmmaker as well as an International Working Group member of Africans Rising.*
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, youth
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### [Africa Liberation Week 2025 Comes to a Close](https://www.africansrising.org/africa-liberation-week-2025-comes-to-a-close/)
**Published:** May 27, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The ninth annual Africa Liberation Week (ALW) has come to an end, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards a united, prosperous, and borderless Africa. From May 19th to 25th, 900 actions and activities
**Content:**
### Africa Liberation Week 2025 Comes to a Close: A Week of Action and Solidarity
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The ninth annual Africa Liberation Week (ALW) has come to an end, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards a united, prosperous, and borderless Africa. From May 19th to 25th, 900 actions and activities were carried out across 54 countries, organised by members of Africans Rising both on the continent and in the diaspora.
This year’s theme, ****“A Borderless Africa for All Africans,”**** resonated deeply with participants, who mobilised around key sub-themes including Pan-African Solidarity with conflict-affected countries, Climate and Environmental Justice, Gender Justice, and Economic Justice. Through peaceful marches, community dialogues, webinars, and public education campaigns, Africans Rising members mobilised thousands of people in support of free movement and the ratification of the AU Protocol on Free Movement .
The week-long commemoration saw diverse participation from across Africa and beyond. Participants used the ALW 2025, to raised awareness on climate issues, empowering local leaders, promote rights and democracy, and defending human rights.
As the week drew to a close, Africans Rising Movement Coordinator Hardi Yakubu, reflecting on the events, shared a message that deeply resonates with him:
> “Africa is for Africans, it is not an extension of Europe, America, or Asia.”
>
> Hardi Yakubu
“Africa must unite,” he emphasised, as he joined multitudes on Sunday for a Pan-African Solidarity March in Accra, organized by Freedom Fighters, to mark African Liberation Day.
ALW 2025 has demonstrated the power of collective action in shaping Africa’s future. As we look to the future, one thing is clear: the campaign for a borderless Africa will continue to grow, driven by the determination and solidarity of Africans across the continent and beyond.
**Categories:** May 25, Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
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### [Africans Rising Official Launch: What You Need To Know](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-official-launch-what-you-need-to-know/)
**Published:** May 22, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** That journey is finally beginning. This Thursday, 25th May 2017, Africans will gather across the continent and the African diaspora, to launch Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity.
**Content:**
Dear friends, fellow Africans and our sisters and brothers in the African Diaspora, For years, we have thought, spoken and dreamt about building a movement that would see AFRICANS rising, [from below and beyond borders](http://www.climatejusticeaotearoa.org/2016/05/21/an-open-letter-to-our-fellow-activists-across-the-globe-building-from-below-and-beyond-borders/) – a journey of transformation to bring about the #AfricaWeWant. **What is Africans Rising?**That journey is finally beginning. This Thursday, 25th May 2017, Africans will gather across the continent and the African diaspora, to launch Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity. *Africans Rising* is an emerging, self-identifying collective of social movements, NGOs, popular social justice efforts, intellectuals, artists, cultural activists and others from across the continent and the African diaspora. **Why 25th May?**25th May is celebrated as Africa Liberation Day and marks the day in 1963 that the Organisation of African Unity – now known as the African Union – was formed. It was first conceived at the first Congress of Independent African States, to symbolize the determination of the people’s of Africa to free themselves from foreign domination and exploitation. Today, that goal remains but includes our determination to liberate ourselves from all exploitation and ensure a better life for all Africans. **Where is Africans Rising Launching?**There are [planned events to mark the launch](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/10/01/conference-report/) of *Africans Rising* in more than 40 countries. These activities have been self-organised by the organisations, groups and communities that make up this de-centralized movement. **How Can You Be Part of The Movement and the Launch?**We are calling on everybody to join the movement and participate in the launch of *your* movement. You can join by signing up to our founding charter, The Kilimanjaro Declaration, by clicking [here.](http://www.africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)To participate in the launch of Africans Rising on #25May2017, we ask that you: - **Wear an item of RED clothing or clothing accessory** to signify the blood that was shed for African liberation, the bleeding of the continent’s resources and wealth and that no matter where we come from we all have the same red blood in our veins.
- **Gather in a group, preferably between 12 noon and 2pm,**read out the Kilimanjaro Declaration and a list of demands for changes you would like to see happen.
- **Turn off your lights between 7:00pm and 8:00pm**in solidarity with the millions of Africans with no access to electricity and light a candle to light the way for brighter leadership and governance.
You can follow launch events across the world, and the world know what you are doing by tagging your photos and videos #AfricansRising #25May2017 #AfricaWeWant If you’d like your event featured in a video report we’re putting together, you can also email them to On **Twitter | Facebook | Instagram** **follow us at** @africansrising
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #Solidarity
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### [Africans Rising in The Guardian 26.03.2017](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-in-the-guardian-26-03-2017-2/)
**Published:** May 22, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Fed up with ineffective leaders who aren’t dealing with the crises on the continent, people are coming together to launch a pan-African solidarity movement.
**Content:**
*Fed up with ineffective leaders who aren’t dealing with the crises on the continent, people are coming together to launch a pan-African solidarity movement.*
A feature on Africans Rising, written by Kumi Naidoo, in The Guardian online, in March 2017.
**Categories:** External, News and Media
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #development, #GoodGovernance, #leadership
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### [Kumi Naidoo On BBC World Service On Africans Rising's Origins, Goals and Launch](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-risings-kumi-naidoo-on-bbc-world-service/)
**Published:** May 17, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising launch Director Kumi Naidoo discusses the emerging movement's origins, goals and upcoming launch with BBC producer Veronique Edwards
**Content:**
Africans Rising launch Director Kumi Naidoo discusses the emerging movement’s origins, goals and upcoming launch with BBC producer Veronique Edwards on the BBC Focus On Africa’s Facebook Live platform, at BBC Headquarters in London.
**Categories:** External
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #BBC
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### [25May2017 Action Guide](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-mobilisation-guide/)
**Published:** February 24, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** "Fed up with ineffective leaders who aren’t dealing with the crises on the continent, people are coming together to launch a pan-African solidarity movementAfricans are rising
**Content:**
[Documents](https://www.africansrising.org/category/reports/documents/) [Reports and Publications](https://www.africansrising.org/category/reports/)
# 25May2017 Action Guide
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) February 24, 2017June 2, 2025
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*“Fed up with ineffective leaders who aren’t dealing with the crises on the continent, people are coming together to launch a pan-African solidarity movement*Africans are rising – we can hold our leaders to account and build a better kind of future.” [Kumi Naidoo](https://www.theguardian.com/profile/kumi-naidoo)
Africa is a rich continent. It has been impoverished by colonialism, slavery and now by new forms of economic injustice. We can’t undo history and the mess that we find ourselves in but we refuse to allow our political and business leaders to blame everything on colonialism. History is not to blame for the human rights violations happening right now, for the gender inequality, for using fossil fuels when we have some of the best conditions for renewable energy. These wrongs are current and Africans Rising is about calling out our leaders on these failures and building a better, more just, more peaceful and sustainable Africa.
On 25 May 2017 – commonly know as Africa Day and officially as African Liberation Day – there was a series of [actions and events](https://www.africans-rising.org/2017/07/26/25may-launch-report/) across the continent to mark the launch of the movement. We chose that day to remind ourselves, our leaders and the world that we were tired of waiting for that liberation to be delivered, and that we were prepared to take action and hold political and business leaders accountable.
We are one of the youngest continents in terms of our demographic profile but we have some of the oldest leaders. If political leaders were honest with themselves many would acknowledge that they’ve been in power for far too long. They’ve run out of fresh ideas. We need to make way for younger people who have new perspectives on the problems facing the world.
Africans Rising is about deepening solidarity across the continent. We must step up and be the first to speak out against human rights violations. The [Kilimanjaro declaration](http://africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/) explicitly commits us to non-violent means of resisting injustices. But we believe peaceful civil disobedience is the right of citizens when governments refuse to listen or to act in the interests of the people.
We are building a movement that aims to finish the journey of true African liberation, for which so many people laid down their lives in the struggle against colonialism and since. We refuse to accept that all that blood was spilt for the difficult lives people live every day on the continent. The struggle continues!
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[Kumi Naidoo](https://www.africans-rising.org/people/) is the launch director of [Africans Rising](http://www.africans-rising.org/about/)
This introductory text was first published on The Guardian [Read the full article](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2017/mar/26/africans-are-rising-we-can-hold-our-leaders-to-account-and-build-a-better-kind-of-future?CMP=share_btn_tw)
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### [Africans Rising on "Africa Now!" on WPFW Radio in Washington, DC](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-on-pacifica-wpfw-radio-in-washington/)
**Published:** May 5, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising's Taye Balogun speaks with Dr. James Pope, host of "Africa Now! on Pacifica Radio's community-sponsored station, WPFW in Washington about Africans Rising and the movement's launch on 25 May 2017.
**Content:**
Africans Rising’s Taye Balogun speaks with Dr. James Pope, host of “Africa Now! on Pacifica Radio’s community-sponsored station, WPFW in Washington about Africans Rising and the movement’s launch on 25 May 2017.
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**Categories:** External
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #Solidarity, Africa
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### [Africans Rising on "Africa Now!" on WPFW Radio in Washington, DC.](https://www.africansrising.org/kumi-naidoo-on-africans-rising-and-challenges-to-african-progress-on-africa-now-on-wpfw-radio-in-washington-dc/)
**Published:** May 4, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Launch director Kumi Naidoo speaks about Africans Rising and the challenges to African unity and progress with Dr. James Pope, host of "Africa Now!" on Pacifica Radio WPFW in Washington, DC.
**Content:**
Launch director Kumi Naidoo speaks about Africans Rising and the challenges to African unity and progress with Dr. James Pope, host of “Africa Now!” on Pacifica Radio WPFW in Washington, DC.
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**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricanUnity, #AfricaWeWant, #CameroonCrisis, #Solidarity, Cameroon
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### [#StopTheBleeding! Africans Rising talks Illicit Financial Flows From Africa on SABC TV News](https://www.africansrising.org/stopthebleeding-africans-rising-on-sabc-tv-news-on-illicit-financial-flows-from-africa/)
**Published:** May 4, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africa loses up to $70 billion a year through illicit financial flows -- the illegal movement of money out of Africa countries, mostly by transnational corporations.
**Content:**
Africa loses up to $70 billion a year through illicit financial flows — the illegal movement of money out of Africa countries, mostly by transnational corporations.
As the World Bank and IMF meet in Washington for their annual Spring meetings, Africans Rising asks: what are they doing to help stop transnational corporations from cheating African nations out of revenue due to them? Are they complicit in their silence?
Africans Rising’s Jesh Latchman explains the issue on South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) TV’s “Newsroom” programme, as well as plans for the movemeent’s official launch.
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #EconomicJustice, #IMF, #StopTheBleeding, #WorldBank, Africa
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### [Africans Rising on "Africa Today" on KPFA Radio in Berkeley, California](https://www.africansrising.org/kumi-naidoo-on-africa-today-on-pacifica-radio-kpfa/)
**Published:** May 4, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising Launch Director Kumi Naidoo talks about Africans Rising and the movement's official launch on 25 May 2017 with Walter Turner, host of "Africa Today
**Content:**
Africans Rising Launch Director Kumi Naidoo talks about Africans Rising and the movement’s official launch on 25 May 2017 with Walter Turner, host of “Africa Today”, an hour-long, weekly African affairs talk show on community-sponsored KPFA radio in Berkeley, California on 1 May 2017.
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**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #PacificaRadio
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### [Cameroon Convicts Journalist Of Terrorism For Reporting On Terror](https://www.africansrising.org/cameroon-convicts-journalist-of-terrorism-for-reporting-on-terror/)
**Published:** April 25, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Ahmed Abba, a reporter with Radio France International’s (RFI) Hausa service was convicted on charges including the “non-denunciation of terrorism”, according to RFI. Abba has been jailed since July 2015 in relation to his coverage of extremist group Boko Haram and could face the death penalty.
**Content:**
#### MEDIA RELEASE
24 April 2017
**Cameroon Convicts Journalist For Covering Terror**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity strongly and unreservedly condemns the trial, conviction and imprisonment of a journalist on terrorism charges by a military court in Cameroon for reporting on acts of terror.
Ahmed Abba, a reporter with Radio France International’s (RFI) Hausa service was convicted on charges including the “non-denunciation of terrorism”, according to RFI. Abba has been jailed since July 2015 in relation to his coverage of extremist group Boko Haram and could face the death penalty.
[*Africans Rising*](http://www.africans-rising.org/) is outraged at this travesty of justice and the outright violation of the right of journalists to report on events, in the public’s interest, honestly and without fear. We demand that the Cameroonian authorities not contest Abba’s appeal of the conviction and release him immediately, and to respect the freedom of the press, enshrined in its constitution and international law.
Said Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Africans Rising Coordinator: “It is totally reprehensible that government can imprison a reporter and try and convict him of terrorism in a military court, simply for doing his job reporting on terror.”
“This not only violates one of the pillars of a democracy – freedom of the press – but is just the latest case in an unacceptable trend of media repression by the state in Cameroon.”
Abba’s case is one of more than a dozen others where the Cameroonian authorities target journalists and media organisations for arrest, detention, harassment, prosecution, operational restrictions and media house closures in recent months. Most of these acts of repression are related to ongoing conflict over protests and a responding security crackdown in the Anglophone regions of the country.
Africans Rising reported on the impact of this media repression in its [report on its fact-finding mission to Cameroon](http://www.africans-rising.org/2017/03/27/cameroon-fact-finding-mission-report-statement/) in February 2017.
In a statement, Robert Mahoney, Deputy Director of The Committee to Protect Journalists, an international media freedom watchdog, said: “Covering terrorism as a reporter must not be equated with committing acts of terror.”
Ends.
For more information, contact:
Grant Clark
+27 63 567 9719
grant@africans-rising.org
Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan
+220 988 4761 / +220 688 4761
Muhammedlamin@africans-rising.org
Skype: lamin.saidykhan3
Kumi Naidoo
kumi@africans-rising.org
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**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #CameroonCrisis, #FutureWeWant, #mediafreedom, Cameroon
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### [World Bank and IMF, Help #StopTheBleeding Of Africa’s Wealth!](https://www.africansrising.org/world-bank-and-imf-help-stopthebleeding-of-africas-wealth/)
**Published:** April 21, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** According to the Economic Commission for Africa, illicit financial flows from the continent could be as much as US$50 billion a year.
**Content:**
#### MEDIA STATEMENT
21 April 2017
#### World Bank and IMF, Help #StopTheBleeding Of Africa’s Wealth!
As the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hold their Spring meetings in Washington, DC, billions of dollars due to African nations are illicitly leaving the continent.
[Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity](http://www.africans-rising.org/), an emerging pan-African citizens’ movement, condemns the World Bank’s and IMF’s lack of action on and complicity in illicit financial flows from Africa and calls on them, as well as African governments and regional bodies, to act to #StopTheBleeding of African wealth now.
According to the Economic Commission for Africa, illicit financial flows from the continent could be as much as US$50 billion a year. That amounts to approximately double the official development assistance that Africa receives. The well documented Africa Progress Panel and Mbeki High Level Panels concluded that “Africa loses more in illicit outflows than it gains in aid and foreign direct investment”.
Multinational corporations are the main drivers of illicit financial outflows, through practices such as trade mispricing, under-invoicing of exports, exaggeration of import values and general tax avoidance schemes.
Illicit financial flows are robbing the continent of much needed resources for economic development, education, healthcare, climate mitigation, infrastructure development and other essential services. These vital resources could help create the quality jobs our young people throughout the continent crave. Instead, we see the steady flow of money to illegal tax havens and shadowy offshore bank accounts as well as through corruption and tax avoidance.
We also see the World Bank and IMF, and many of our governments, promoting a neoliberal agenda and a global trade system that promotes this plunder. We, the citizens and descendants of Africa, as part of this emerging movement, are outraged by illicit financial outflows and the centuries of oppression. We condemn the plunder of our natural resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights.
Said Kumi Naidoo, Africans Rising Launch Director: “The neoliberal agenda has created a continuous cycle of debt and depletion. Illicit financial flows continue a pattern of exploitation, feeding the greed of elites at the expense of the people.”
“We condemn the World Bank and the IMF for their silence and complicity on this issue. The Africa we want uses the continent’s vast resources in the interest of her people and future generations, “ said Naidoo.
Africans Rising Coordinator, Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, stressed: “Illicit financial flows drain the vital resources needed to build the stronger Africa we know is possible. Young Africans are risking their lives with human traffickers in the desert or on rickety boats in search of a better life. Illicit Financial flows are taking away opportunities young Africans deserve. We call on the international financial institutions and our governments to support transparency measures and stop illicit outflows.”
Said Tendai Murisa, Executive Director of Trust Africa: “We need sufficient public energy and an outcry for an immediate end to these practices. Our governments and regional processes should play their part in fast tracking mechanisms and laws for compliance with the new thinking.”
Trust Africa leads the #[StopTheBleeding Campaign to End Illicit Financial Flows From Africa.](http://stopthebleedingafrica.org/)
As Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity, we are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
#### JOIN THE MOVEMENT:
Africans Rising will officially launch on Africa Liberation Day, #25May 2017 with events throughout the continent and in the diaspora. Join the movement by signing our founding charter, [The Kilimanjaro Declaration](http://www.africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/). Participate in the launch by:
- Wearing red, to signify the blood that was shed for African liberation – a liberation that still eludes far too many Africans – and the bleeding of the continent’s resources and wealth that continues today.
- Gathering in groups between 12 noon and 14h00 to read out the Kilimanjaro Declaration and a list of demands for changes you would like to see happen
- Turning off your lights from 20h00 and 21h00 in solidarity with the millions of Africans with no access to electricity, and lighting a candle to illuminate the need for brighter leadership and governance.
We especially invite participation in a featured event at Goree Island, Senegal – a UN World Heritage Site, symbolic of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
\#25MayGoree #25May2017 #AfricansRising #AfricaWeWant #Solidarity
For more information, contact:
Grant Clark
+27 63 567 9719
Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan
+220 988 4761 / +220 688 4761
Skype: lamin.saidykhan3
Kumi Naidoo
Skype: kumi-naidoo
**Categories:** News and Media
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #IlicitFinancialFlows, #IMF, #StopTheBleeding, #WorldBank
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### [Meet Our New Ambassadors!](https://www.africansrising.org/meet-our-new-ambassadors/)
**Published:** April 16, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** An activist recognized by the Obama White House as a “champion of change” and a celebrated children’s author and change-maker have become the latest standard-bearers of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity.
**Content:**
#### MEDIA STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
An activist recognized by the Obama White House as a “champion of change” and a celebrated children’s author and change-maker have become the latest standard-bearers of *Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity*.
[*Africans Rising*,](http://www.africans-rising.org/) an emerging movement of people and formations, working from below and beyond borders for Justice, Peace and Dignity, officially launches on 25 May 2017.
For nearly three decades, Eritrean activist Nunu Kidane has worked on Africa-related program and policy matters, written and spoken on issues of HIV/AIDS, refugees and migrants, human rights and racial and economic justice as relates to people on the move. Since 2006, Nunu has focused her work on issues of African immigrants in the U.S. and globally. She is editor of AfricaMoves: a Pan African Migration Platform, a founding member and serving on the Steering Committee of the Black Immigration Network (BIN) and the Pan African Network in Defense of Migrants’ Rights (PANiDMR) established in Bamako, Mali in 2010. Kidane was recognized by the White House as a “Champions of Change” receiving an award for her work with the African diaspora communities in the U.S. She is a founding-member and current Director of Priority Africa Network (PAN) an advocacy organization based in Oakland, California. She is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley.
Said Kidane: “The mission of Africans Rising – to foster unity and solidarity for the advancement of the Peoples of Africa and its diaspora – is crucial now more than ever. I am excited to be an ambassador for this mission and to help build the citizen-led movement to achieve it.”
Kidane currently serves as the Director of the Africa Priority Network.
Coumba Toure, who hails from Mali and is based in Senegal, is a leading change-maker in the areas of social entrepreneurship and youth educational development. Her activism includes writing children’s books as tools to build a community that supports young people in creating their own learning tools and social change projects. Toure also works to develop leadership amongst girls and young women. Toure has facilitating hundreds of educational workshops worldwide on gender, race, economic justice, AIDS and advocacy.
Said Toure: “It is vitally important that young Africans today understand that they have the ability to build the future they want, not simply accept the past they have inherited.”
“As a de-centralised movement, Africans Rising seeks to mobilise youth to work towards that change and I am excited to be part of the mission to support that,” said Toure.
Toure currently works with global social entrepreneurship organization, Ashoka, serving as its representative for the Sahel region.
Welcoming Kidane and Toure, Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Africans Rising Coordinator, said: “Africans Rising is delighted and fortunate to have Ambassadors of Nunu’s and Coumba’s calibre and experience.”
On Africa Liberation Day, 25 May 2017, Africans Rising is calling on all Africans to mark the day and the participate in the launch of the movement by:
- Wearing red, to symbolize the blood shed for our liberation and the bleeding of the continent by illicit financial actions and corruption
- Gathering in groups between 12 noon and 2pm to read out the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/08/24/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/), the founding charter, and a list of demands of changes they would like to see happen
- And turn off their lights between 19h00 and 20h00 in solidarity with the hundreds of millions of Africans who do not have access to electricity, and to light a candle to light the way for brighter leadership and governance
**Categories:** Press release
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, pan-africanism, women, youth
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### [African Peoples to Europe: Don't Hijack Our Renewable Energy!](https://www.africansrising.org/african-peoples-to-europe-dont-hijack-our-renewable-energy/)
**Published:** April 7, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The AREI was launched in 2015 in Paris during COP21 as an African-led initiative with the goal of providing at least 10 GW of new renewable energy to Africa's peoples by 2020,
**Content:**
#### MEDIA RELEASE
*For Immediate Release (6th April)* – Today almost 200 African civil society organisations issued a strong condemnation of European manipulation and compromising of the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI). Tensions have erupted over the actions of France and the European Commission, who are accused of risking the initiative’s African sovereignty, and of bypassing processes including social and environmental criteria to push approval of projects, to the cost of African citizens.
The AREI was launched in 2015 in Paris during COP21 as an African-led initiative with the goal of providing at least 10 GW of new renewable energy to Africa’s peoples by 2020, and put the continent on course to add at least another 300 GW and achieve universal access to energy for all Africans by 2030. It was supported by $10 billion in pledges for 2015-2020 by developed countries in Paris, and has been hailed as a groundbreaking effort to bring clean, affordable, and reliable energy to millions of people in a democratic, human-rights focused approach.
However African civil society groups understand that at a recent AREI Board Meeting, France and the European Commission abused their position as donors to override the views of several Africans on the AREI Board, by announcing and pushing through approval of 19 projects that were not subject to AREI evaluation criteria or social, environmental, and gender safeguards.
They did so apparently without being formal Board Members, in the face of objections by several African Board Members, and apparently without participation of the countries hosting the projects. They furthermore pushed for the undue imposition of EU technical experts to supposedly influence AREI’s future development. France and the EU have pledged to provide funds to support “new and additional” renewable energy capacity, but these promises are being broken in their attempt to rebrand some already existing projects as AREI projects.
The compromising of AREI principles threatens its very core and has prompted a diverse swathe of African civil society to rally behind a set of demands, in an attempt to regain control of the initiative for African countries.
A letter signed by almost 200 African civil society organisations demanded:
- That African countries immediately take action to put AREI back on track and ensure full independence from donors and other third parties.
- That EU and France abandon aspirations to have seats as Board members.
- That AREI Board ‘endorsement’ of the 19 existing EU projects be suspended until they are subject to a thorough review against AREI criteria, environmental and social safeguards, and have the prior informed consent of States and citizens concerned.
- That all further funding and proposed projects be genuinely “new and additional,” with no more accounting tricks.
- That AREI be fully accountable, transparent and participatory for African states and for civil society in all aspects.
- And that active participation by all civil society constituencies be ensured at all levels of AREI
“This clear undermining of African governance belongs to an era we supposedly left in the past. The AREI is meant to be an African-led initiative, but here we have the EU undermining years of work by going over the heads of African governments and pushing through projects without public participation or adequate safeguards. The sad irony is that this power grab flies in the face of what the EU and France themselves agreed,” said **Kumi Naidoo of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity.**
“AREI has been a great example of African leadership in rising above political stalemates to tackle the climate crisis. Now the EU is claiming credit for the hard work of African peoples and governments, while at the same time making it harder for AREI to hit its targets of delivering 300 GW of new renewable power by 2030,” said **Mithika Mwende of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance**.
“This continent has seen too many bad development projects already, which is why AREI was created with robust safeguards in mind to ensure that all stakeholders could be consulted and that human rights would be respected. With the EU pushing through approval for these 19 projects without review according to AREI’s criteria, they are effectively trampling over badly needed protections for women, indigenous people, and other constituencies,” said **Titilope Akosa of Centre for 21st Century Issues**.
“AREI is one of the major legacies from COP21 in Paris and gives us all hope, yet France and the European Commission’s heavy-handed efforts in AREI place this legacy at risk, and undermine trust in the UN climate change process to deliver real solutions for our peoples, and in Europe as a genuine partner for sustainable development in Africa” said **Godwin Ojo of Environmental Rights Action – Nigeria**.
“European donors know how to talk the talk but do they know how to walk the walk? If the latest developments are anything to go by, they don’t. A just transition to clean, affordable, democratic energy requires billions — billions which were promised but which we are now told will appear by magic as a result of a much smaller investment of a few hundred million. People in Africa need concrete investments in renewable energy, not a lottery ticket” said **Rhoda Boateng of the International Trade Union Confederation – Africa.**
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AREI, #Solidarity, RenewableEnergy
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### [Africans Rising Appoints New Coordinator](https://www.africansrising.org/mls1/)
**Published:** April 4, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, a 32-year- old activist from The Gambia with a background in youth development, was appointed Coordinator of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity, taking over the reigns from global human rights and environmental justice activist and launch director, Kumi Naidoo, following an Africa-wide search.
**Content:**
#### MEDIA STATEMENT
3 April 2017
**Gambian Human Rights Activist, Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Appointed Coordinator of *Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity***
A human rights activist who organised widespread protests to get longtime Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh to step down has been named to lead emerging pan-African movement, *Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity*.
Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, a 32-year- old activist from The Gambia with a background in youth development, was appointed Coordinator of *Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity*, taking over the reigns from global human rights and environmental justice activist and launch director, Kumi Naidoo, following an Africa-wide search.
Confident of his successor’s talent, Naidoo said: “We are delighted and excited to welcome someone with Saidykhan’s vision, experience and energy to steward a movement that is determined to build the #AfricaWeWant.”
Saidykhan is no stranger to people’s movements – he played a central role in mobilizing in the streets and online in The Gambia against Jammeh when the former President refused to accept electoral defeat in January 2017. He also served as Co-Chair of ActionAid International’s Youth Working Group and as a lead Coordinator of the youth-led Activista initiative.
Said Saidykhan: “I am both excited and slightly daunted by the challenge of leading the building of Africans Rising but I am confident that the time for African unity, youth leadership and the better life we have dreamt of for so long is within our grasp – I am ready to work together, share, learn and build together with all Africans. ”
[*Africans Rising*](http://www.africans-rising.org/) is an emerging de-centralized, citizen-owned movement of people and formations, working for justice, peace and dignity. It seeks to foster Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose with the peoples of Africa to build the future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and prosperity.
The movement was formally validated in August 2016 by hundreds of representatives of civil society, trade unions, women, young people, men, people living with disabilities, parliamentarians, media organizations and faith-based groups from across Africa and the African diaspora gathered at a conference in Arusha, Tanzania.
The movement’s founding charter, the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](http://www.africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/) declares that:
“Africa is a rich continent. That wealth belongs to all our People, not to a narrow political and economic elite. We need to fight for economic development that is just and embraces social inclusion and environmental care. We have a right to the ‘better life’ our governments have promised.”
With this ambitious vision behind the movement, the new Coordinator has his work cut out for him with *Africans Rising* working towards a #25May2017 continent-wide launch with a series of actions and events with local partners and supporters.
Naidoo will continue to help steward the movement with Saidykhan for the next three months and will formally hand over the reigns after the official launch on 25 May 2017.
Naidoo will remain actively involved in *Africans Rising* after the launch. He will serve on the movement’s interim board and help to devise an Africa-wide process for the election of the first permanent board following the May launch.
Ends.
#### Note to Editors:
On Africa Liberation Day, 25 May 2017, to mark the official launch of *Africans Rising*, we are calling on Africans across the continent to wear red, signifying the blood that was shed for African liberation – a liberation that still eludes far too many Africans – and the bleeding of the continent’s resources and wealth that continues today. We are calling on people to gather between 12 noon and 2pm, and read out the Kilimanjaro Declaration as well as a list of demands for changes they would like to see happen. We are calling on them to turn off their lights from 8pm to 9pm in solidarity with the millions of Africans with no access to electricity, and to light a candle.
For more information, contact:
Grant Clark
+27 63 567 9719
Skype: grantnpr
Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan
+220 988 4761 / +220 688 4761
Skype: lamin.saidykhan3
Kumi Naidoo
Skype: kumi-naidoo
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, #Solidarity, Dignity, featured, Justice, Kilimanjaro, media, pan-africanism, Peace, press, The Gambia, youth
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### [Africa’s youth dividend – a promise deferred?](https://www.africansrising.org/soy2/)
**Published:** April 1, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africa has the most youthful population in the world, with more than 20% of the continent’s 1.2 billion Africans aged between 15 and 24.
**Content:**
Africa has the most youthful population in the world, with more than 20% of the continent’s 1.2 billion Africans aged between 15 and 24. Eight of the ten youngest populations in the world are in Africa – people under the age of 25 make up more than 66% of the population of Uganda, Chad, Niger, Angola, Somalia, Zambia, Mali and Malawi. This youth buldge can translate into either an opportunity or a curse for Africa, depending on how it’s harnessed. But is Africa ready to reap this youth dividend? This youth bulge is numerically and socially visible across the African continent, but this visibility has unfortunately not translated into political and economic gains for young people, who often find themselves locked out of political and social decision-making processes, or sometimes only included for purposes of formality. The continent might have some of the world’s most youthful nations but it has some of the world’s oldest leaders, many of whom seem to have run out of fresh ideas. This glaring disconnect – that nations’ leadership do not reflect their demographics – does not bode well for development. Nobody understands the needs and dynamics of young people better than…young people. Africa cannot benefit from its huge youthful population if it is continuously and systematically excluded from meaningful participation. Youth often find themselves excluded from economic processes, making it harder for them to achieve personal growth and self-advancement. They are often regarded as cheap labour for the production process, instead of as innovators. Outdated and sometimes irrelevant educational systems are partly to blame for that. Most of our current educational systems are designed to churn out consumers of knowledge, rather than producers of knowledge, generating job seekers rather than job creators. They produce students and graduates who are conditioned to be comfortable in the present, to rarely question prevailing narratives and why the present is as it is. While Africa’s youth population has surged, opportunities for young people have not. Many remain unemployed. In thinking of solutions to this unemployment problem, many governments across the continent always talk of ‘job creation’. But job creation alone cannot be a solution. What’s needed is an environment that enables and incubates innovations which can help Africa solve some of the challenges it faces. Innovations in the fields of IT, sustainable agriculture, and efficient production and consumption of energy are the future for Africa – more so if well balanced with good care for our environment. A perfect example of the innovative talent and potential of African youth is that of 17-year-old Njii Collins. Njii was named the first African Grand Prize winner of Google’s global Code-In contest in February. This self-taught coding champion competed against more than 1,300 competitors from 62 countries. And he did so from a city in Cameroon that was, and still is, at the centre of a brutal state crackdown on public protests by minority communities against marginalisation. His school has been shut and the internet blockaded for months but he succeeded in an environment that is difficult to survive in, let alone excel. A youth bulge means increased demand for food. With changing climate patterns, rainfall has become unpredictable across many parts of the continent, jeopardizing food security in the process. Here again, opportunities for solutions lie in engaging youth and harnessing their potential for innovation in the area of agriculture and food production. This could not only promote food security but increase employment opportunities in the sector as well. Social exclusion and marginalization of youth has far-reaching negative implications for African youth, who face many hurdles in their struggle for a dignified existence. We have seen increased anti-social behavior and susceptibility of young people to political manipulation, organised crime and substance abuse, among others. This could effectively defer the huge promise that the youth bulge holds. Africa must move away from marginalizing its youth and be more inclusive if it is to reap a youth dividend. **Don’t agonise, organise!**Should we start seeing the change we are demanding, the question becomes: are African youth ready to lead Africa into the future? Being ready to lead Africa into the future means that African youth should not wait for change and inclusion to come knocking. It means that this generation must be at the forefront of struggles against injustice and marginalisation – struggles for climate justice, women rights, and land rights – for these too are part of a larger struggle to liberate African people from the effects of centuries of oppression, plunder of natural and mineral resources, and suppression of fundamental human rights to achieve justice, peace and dignity. Instead of agonizing, youth must organise themselves and be vocal in demanding what they deserve. They must, in essence, be ready to speak truth to power. Yvonne Owuor writes in her novel *Dust* that the language of silence is sometimes more potent and destructive than the language of vocal protest because it abnormalises the normal. Silence may always be an easy alternative. But silence allows unjust practices like political repression, gender discrimination, dispossession of ancestral lands, and even the exclusion of young people be viewed as nothing out of the ordinary. Silence is not an option. Young people are awakening, and are increasingly interrogating systems that are politically, socially, economically and culturally oppressive, and which keep them from realising their full potential or living a meaningful life. African youth have indeed been at the forefront of several recent struggles in the continent. Young people in the #FeesMustFall student movement in South Africa have been at the forefront of challenging the legacy of an unjust colonial and apartheid education system. Youth played a prominent role in the Tunisian revolution that ended Ben Ali’s 23 year firm grip of power. In Sudan, many youthful activists and bloggers are in detention for criticizing the Omar al-Bashir’s government. There also exist countless uncelebrated youth and youth-led movements across the continent, continuously fighting for more justice and equality. In Kenya’s Laikipia region for instance, the youth-led *Forgotten Majority* movement has been fighting for equal access to water for all. There are countless such formations of young people and youth-led movements across the African continent that don’t make it to our newspapers, radios and television sets, and who largely go unnoticed. They are our unsung heroes. In his celebrated book *The Wretched of the Earth*, Frantz Fanon notes, “Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.” This generation of African youth will be decisive in whether Africa rises, or sinks. Either way, they can’t do it alone. . We are seeing innovation hubs emerging in different regions of the continent and global support for the development of technology in Africa. It is up to us to ensure that our governments seize the initiative to build enabling environments for young people to create future-forward sectors that will generate new, sustainable employment for current generations and generations to come. Author: [Sungu Oyoo](http://www.africans-rising.org/author/sungu-oyoo/)
**Categories:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #CameroonCrisis, Africans Rising, conference, Dignity, Justice, pan-africanism, Peace, Sungu Oyoo, youth
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### [Ahmed Kathrada: Advancing A Legacy of Activism, Unity and Human Rights](https://www.africansrising.org/ahmed-kathrada-continuing-a-legacy-of-activism-unity-and-human-rights/)
**Published:** March 28, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Anti-apartheid stalwart Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada passed away today in Johannesburg at the age of 87 after a lifetime spent leading the fight for the human rights and dignity of Africans.
**Content:**
#### MEDIA RELEASE
28 March 2017
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity joins the South African nation – and many others across Africa and around the globe who have supported the freedom struggle – in mourning the loss of a leading light of the liberation movement.
Anti-apartheid stalwart Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada passed away today in Johannesburg at the age of 87 after a lifetime spent leading the fight for the human rights and dignity of Africans.
Said Kumi Naidoo, launch director of Africans Rising: “Ahmed Kathrada’s tireless contribution to the struggle for a free, democratic, non-racial South Africa was enormous.“
“His passing is a huge loss, one which is felt even more deeply at a time when everything that he committed his life to fighting for, and the country’s hard-won democracy, is under serious threat,” said Naidoo.
Kathrada spent 26 years in prison on Robben Island with Nelson Mandela, jailed for his anti-apartheid activism after standing trial with Mandela and six others in the infamous Rivionia Trial. In prison, he continued to lead, providing moral and political guidance and education to other activists.
Following his release in 1989, just months before Mandela himself was freed, Kathrada continued his mission to work for a better life for all, in parliament, as a member representing the movement-turned-political party he had served, the ANC.
Ahmed Kathrada’s life was defined by the movement for liberation and the power of collective action. His activism began at the age of 12 and continued well into his senior years. He was raised in the philosophy that change is possible if people are united. He attributed his accomplishments to the efforts of the collective. Indeed, Kathrada was renowned and loved for his deep sense of humility – always putting the people and the struggle first. And always choosing truth over political expedience.
In recent years, Kathrada openly criticised the quality of leadership in the ANC and government and a culture of self-interest among leaders, at the expense of the people.
Said Naidoo: “Ahmed Kathrada’s life captured the value of unity and what we can accomplish when we unite to work for the betterment of all.”
It is Kathrada’s legacy of commitment to activism, unity, human rights and moral political leadership that Africans Rising takes up. As an emerging movement of people and formations, working for peace, justice and dignity, we call on Africans to join together in solidarity to work for the #AfricaWeWant.
**Categories:** News and Media
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, AhmedKathrada
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### [Cameroon Fact-Finding Mission Report Statement](https://www.africansrising.org/cameroon-fact-finding-mission-report-statement/)
**Published:** March 27, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The strikes were followed a few weeks later by public protests in the two regions’ main cities, Bamenda and Buea organised by leading civil society organisations in the regions in support of the strikes and against the general “marginalisation and deprivation”
**Content:**
### MEDIA STATEMENT
6 March 2017
#### Africans Rising Releases Fact-Finding Mission Report Into Crisis In Cameroon
In October 2016, associations representing teachers, educators and lawyers in two of Cameroon’s Anglophone South West and North West Regions embarked on a strike action. Their demands centred on greater inclusion and promotion of English-speaking Cameroonians in the teaching and legal sectors as well as across government and society in general, both regionally and nationally.
The strikes were followed a few weeks later by public protests in the two regions’ main cities, Bamenda and Buea organised by leading civil society organisations in the regions in support of the strikes and against the general “marginalisation and deprivation” of Anglophone Cameroonians by the Francophone authorities and government of President Paul Biya. The protests were broadened to include “ghost town” actions – stay-at- home boycotts enacted twice a week that led to major disruptions of schooling, judicial processes, private and public businesses and other services.
The government responded to protests with a security crackdown that led to reported human rights violations by the authorities and security forces including killings, arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture, harassment and intimidation. An internet blockade that was instituted in January and has denied millions of people in the Anglophone regions access to the internet, remains in effect. Together with militarised security operations, this has produced a pervasive climate of repression, fear and intimidation across the
South West and North West Regions. Concerned about the worsening human rights situation, a four-member delegation from Africans Rising embarked on a fact-finding mission to Cameroon to understand the nature of the conflict, its context and its impact on the people of Cameroon and to help seek lasting peaceful and just solutions to the crisis for the Cameroonian people. The delegation met discreetly with a range of stakeholders, many of whom requested anonymity out of fear for their safety, who shared eyewitness accounts of many of the reported human rights violations and the impact of these violations on them and their communities.
We observed the devastating economic impact of the internet blockade, disrupted cellular communications and the closure of businesses as well as the equally devastating social impact on education, healthcare and safety and security that the government’s crackdown and protest actions have brought to bear in this crisis. The repressive response by government also has had serious political impacts, most notably the shrinking of space for civic and political action that in turn undermines citizens’ fundamental rights to freedom of expression, assembly and political association.
In order to resolve this deepening crisis, the Africans Rising mission recommends that the government immediately act to end the repressive actions and fear by ending its militarised security operations in the Anglophone regions with immediate effect. Other recommendations include the immediate unconditional release all people – including children, civil society leaders, and journalists – arrested and detained in connection with the process; the immediate restoration of internet access; the resumption of schooling; and the establishment of an open, independently-mediated dialogue process between government and Anglophone civil society to address all grievances.
As an emerging movement of people and formations, working for peace, justice and dignity we call on African organisations such as the African Union as well as other solidarity social justice groupings to engage this crisis in order to help bring about lasting peaceful and justice solutions for the people of Cameroon.
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For more information, contact:
Grant Clark
+27 78 178 5342
Kumi Naidoo
**Categories:** Actions, Documents
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #AfricaWeWant, Cameroon, conference, Peace, women, youth
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### [Cameroon crisis - human rights abuses mount](https://www.africansrising.org/cameroon3/)
**Published:** March 27, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Security forces shooting dead unarmed protesters, arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture, disappearances, harassment and intimidation are some of the reported human rights abuses that have been continuing for more than four months now in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon.
**Content:**
**Security forces shooting dead unarmed protesters, arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture, disappearances, harassment and intimidation are some of the reported human rights abuses that have been continuing for more than four months now in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon.**
“I write to you in hiding and with so much fear that at anytime, anywhere, I can be picked up by the police or military and immediately tried for felony for just sending this email.”
These are the desperate words of a Cameroonian activist, contained in an email message sent to me, that point to a deeply concerning and worsening human rights crisis in Cameroon.
“The situation in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon is so scary. A walk in any part of the regions, you will automatically feel like you are in a war zone”.
The war zone effect that this activist, who did not want to be named, is referring to is a result of a brutal, militarised crackdown by the authorities in response to peaceful protests, which has created a climate of repression, fear and intimidation in the English-speaking South West and North West regions. The shooting dead of unarmed protesters, arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture, disappearances, harassment and intimidation by security forces are some of the reported human rights abuses that have been continuing for more than four months now. Regular “Ghost Town” boycott protests, also begun months ago, leave city streets deserted, schools closed and businesses shuttered.
The activist had to risk traveling to a neighboring Francophone region just to send me her email. An internet blockade that has been in effect since mid-January has cut off internet access and disrupted cellular services for millions of Cameroonians in the English-speaking regions.
In October, lawyers and teachers launched strikes to demand greater inclusion of English-speaking professionals in the legal and teaching sectors. Weeks later, civil society organisations called for public demonstrations in support of the strikes and in protest against the “marginalization and deprivation” of English-speaking Cameroonians by the Francophone-dominated government of President Paul Biya. The government response was to dispatch security forces to quash dissent.
The hiding activist’s email ends with a heartfelt appeal to the international community to come and bear witness to what is going on and intervene to help bring an end to the crisis.
In response to such appeals, Africans Rising – an emerging movement of people and movements, working for peace, justice and dignity – embarked on a fact-finding mission to Cameroon in February. Our goal was to investigate the conflict and better understand it and its context and to join in solidarity with the people of Cameroon in efforts to help bring about lasting peaceful and just solutions to the crisis.
I led a four-person delegation that traveled through the militarised regions to meet discreetly with stakeholders including activists, religious leaders, youth, lawyers, trade unionists and ordinary residents, many of whom requested anonymity out of fear for their safety. They shared eyewitness accounts of human rights violations and their impact on local communities. What we discovered and the actions we recommend are contained in a [report](http://africans-rising.org/2017/03/06/cameroon2/) just published on the mission.
In Bamenda and Buea, the capital cities of the North West and South West regions respectively, we were told that citizens could be targeted for arrest, interrogation and prosecution merely for discussing the protests, let alone supporting them or the demands they promote.
Inside a car in a church parking lot, a religious leader who had been subjected to raids on his home by security forces described the impact of heavy-handed security tactics. “They really go after the boys,” he said, explaining that, in a country with 60 percent of the population under 25, authorities appeared to especially target male youths. Indeed, an investigation by the statutory National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms found that minors were being held in Cameroon’s notorious prisons as part of the clampdown on protests and called for their immediate release.
Our delegation also directly observed the devastating economic impact of the Internet blockade, disrupted cellular communications, the closure of businesses and the negative social impacts on education, healthcare and general security in the regions affected by the government’s crackdown.
The Internet blackout that was instituted on 17 January 2017 – the same day the government banned the activities of the civil society organisations leading protests and jailed their leaders – remains in effect and has left millions of Cameroonians without any Internet access and disrupted cellular communications.
France-based NGO, Internet Without Borders, recently estimated that the shutdown has cost Cameroon upwards of $1.5 million. Small to medium enterprises that rely on the Internet to function, have borne the brunt of that cost. We were told that some have been forced to shut down, as a result. Social services that rely on connectivity to function properly such as hospitals and medical centres have been also been adversely affected.
As part of the “Ghost Town” stay-at-home boycotts, students in the English-speaking regions have not been attending classes for months, while for their French-speaking counterparts, lessons have been continuing as normal. This lapse in education, our mission found, is likely to have far-reaching implications for English-speaking students and could increase existing disparities.
In order to resolve this deepening crisis, the Africans Rising recommends that the government immediately stops repressive actions and fear by ending its militarised security operations in the the affected regions with immediate effect. Other recommendations include the immediate and unconditional release of all people – including children, civil society leaders and journalists – arrested and detained in connection with the process; the immediate restoration of internet access; the resumption of schooling; and the establishment of an open, independently-mediated dialogue process between government and the leadership of English-speaking civil society to address all grievances.
It is also worrying and disappointing that a crisis of these proportions, which has implications not only for Cameroon but the region and the continent, is not getting the attention it deserves from African leaders and African media. To date, there has been no clear response from the regional bloc, the Economic Community of Central African States (CEMAC), even after President Biya raised the conflict at a CEMAC Summit in December 2016. The African Union’s only response to date has been to express concern about events and call for dialogue to resolve the crisis.
Negotiations between the government and civil society, whose leaders are being tried on terrorism charges for calling for peaceful protests remain stalled. Africans Rising is recommending open, honest dialogue guided by an independent mediator.
Cameroonians are calling for the AU to assume its mandated responsibility by actively engaging the crisis to help find a lasting, peaceful resolution that ensures the rights and freedoms of Cameroonian citizens and addresses the grievances at the root of the conflict.
Africans Rising believes that this crisis – and crises like this, concerning group rights – impacts all Africans on the continent in many different ways. We would like to see African civil society and solidarity networks take up the challenge to engage this situation in Cameroon in a spirit of unity of purpose for the rights and prosperity of all Africans.
This article was first published on Pambazuka ()
Author: [Kumi Naidoo](http://www.africans-rising.org/author/kumi-naidoo/)
**Categories:** Actions
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, #BringBackOurInternet, #CameroonCrisis, #FreeAllArrested, Africans Rising, Cameroon, human-rights, Justice, pan-africanism, Peace, youth
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### [Report: Cameroon Mission](https://www.africansrising.org/cameroon2/)
**Published:** March 6, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In October 2016, associations representing teachers and lawyers in Cameroon’s Anglophone South West and North West regions, embarked on a strike action.
**Content:**
> **“We can say with no exaggeration that the South West and North West regions of Cameroon are in crisis.”**
*Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity*
Report: Cameroon Fact Finding Mission
**Executive Summary**
In October 2016, associations representing teachers and lawyers in Cameroon’s Anglophone South West and North West regions, embarked on a strike action. Their demands centred on greater inclusion and promotion of English-speaking Cameroonians in the teaching and legal sectors as well as across government and society in general, both regionally and nationally.
The strikes were followed a few weeks later, by public protests in the regions two main centres, Bamenda and Buea. The strikes were organised by civil society organisations in the regions in support of the teacher and lawyer strikes and; against the general *‘marginalisation and deprivation’* of Anglophone Cameroonians by the Francophone authorities and government of President Paul Biya. The protests were broadened to include *‘ghost town’* actions – stay-at-home boycotts enacted twice a week that led to major disruptions of schooling, judicial processes, businesses and other essential services.
The government responded to protests with a security crackdown that led to reported human rights violations by the security forces including killings, arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture, harassment and intimidation. The Internet blockade instituted in January has denied millions of people in the Anglophone regions access to the Internet and currently remains in effect. This virtual blockade and the militarised security crackdown in the South West and North West regions, has produced a pervasive climate of repression, fear and intimidation amongst English speaking Cameroonians
Concerned about the worsening human rights situation, a four-person delegation from *Africans Rising* embarked on a fact-finding mission to Cameroon from 15th to 20th February 2017; to understand the nature of the conflict, its context and its impact on the people of Cameroon and; to help seek peaceful and just solutions to the crisis for the Cameroonian people.
The delegation met discreetly with a range of stakeholders, many of whom requested anonymity out of fear for their safety. They shared eyewitness accounts of the reported human rights violations and their impacts on local communities.
> The delegation directly observed the devastating economic impact of the Internet blockade, disrupted cellular communications, the closure of businesses and, the negative social impacts on education, healthcare and, general security in the regions affected by the government’s militarised security crackdown. We can say with no exaggeration that the South West and North West regions of Cameroon are in crisis.
The repressive response by government has also had a serious political impact, most notably the closing of civic space for political action that in turn undermines citizens’ fundamental rights to freedom of expression, assembly and association.
This deepening crisis, has the potential to flare up into another genocide – *Africans Rising* recommends that:
> The government end the repressive actions and fear by ceasing its militarised security operations in the Anglophone regions with immediate effect;
The immediate and unconditional release all people detained – including children, civil society leaders and, journalists – arrested and detained in connection with the process;
> The immediate restoration of Internet access and, the resumption of schooling;
Urgently proceed with the establishment of an open, independently mediated dialogue process between government, the Anglophone people and civil society to address all grievances and heal this disunity of the Cameroonian peoples.
As an emerging movement of people and social formations, working for justice, peace and dignity we call on African organisations such as the African Union and, social justice groupings; to engage and help bring about lasting peace and build solidarity with the people of Cameroon for a peaceful and prosperous future for all.
The full Report in English is available [here:](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8CBxoSvckRMTjdMOUEzY1QwUmVYcjAtX20yQ2x5cXNIMkNV/view?usp=sharing)
The full Report in French is available [here: ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8CBxoSvckRMcnVZUVQ0ekgwM3psdE1tc3hXRTVqNUR0SkU0/view?usp=sharing)
The Executive Summary in French is available [here: ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8CBxoSvckRMQ2kwWm9rVGpJdUZzbEdlQ193Y3d3YXRRVlRV/view?usp=sharing)
**Categories:** Actions, Documents, News and Media
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #CameroonCrisis, #Solidarity, Africans Rising, Cameroon, Justice, pan-africanism, Peace, youth
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### [Advertisement: Launch Team | Support Staff](https://www.africansrising.org/advert-interns/)
**Published:** February 7, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising is a peoples movement committed to a decentralised, citizen-owned future that will build support and solidarity for local struggles, empower local leadership and immerse activists in the grassroots work of building social movements from below and beyond borders.
**Content:**
Africans Rising is a peoples movement committed to a decentralised, citizen-owned future that will build support and solidarity for local struggles, empower local leadership and immerse activists in the grassroots work of building social movements from below and beyond borders.
It is a growing and self-selecting collective of social movements, NGOs, peoples and popular social justice movements, intellectuals, artists, sports people, cultural activists and others, across the continent and Diaspora. People who have given input to the development of the movement agree that African unity reflected by greater social, political and economic integration is critical for Africa and its peoples, nations and nationalities – and a united civil society should be the vanguard of such a movement for justice, peace and dignity.
There is unanimous support to use African Liberation Day (Africa Day) on 25 May each year as the apex organising moment and, to launch the movement on #25May2017 with a series of events and actions all across the African continent – rallying together as one Africa, to build peace, seek justice and manifest our dignity.
### Advertisement | Launch Team | Support Staff
Global human-rights activist, Kumi Naidoo, the steward of the Africans Rising Launch Team, is looking for support staff in the build up to the #25May2017 launch of the movement.
**Policy & Campaigns people (x3)** with the ability to track human rights abuses, prepare policy briefs (and manifest actions) in collaboration with other movements, organisations and people. Our process is slick, we expect you will be too.
**Membership & Mobilisation people (x4)** to get the membership numbers growing exponentially – we’re already doing so slowly – this is about taking it to a new level.
**Communications people (x4)** for conventional media – make front-page news (preferably not for/of yourself) but for the cool and committed people doing incredible things, everyday – while no one cares. The social media job specification is simple, break-the-Internet or stay home.
**Partnerships people (x2)** to work existing partnerships into producing Great Big Things and develop new alliances to grow the Africans Rising movement.
And yes, we need **administration people (x2)** too, because even Africans Rising has to have an organised back office support team.
#### Deal-breaker
It’s essential that you have the ability to listen well, see and make linkages between contexts and issues and, position Africans Rising as a catalyst, unlocking value and moving the game on.
#### We need to talk
Resonance with the Kilimanjaro Declaration – nothing personal, it’s just why we’re here. The energy for the work of building a non-traditional Pan-African movement of the future – it is hard work, long hours and depending on where you work from, the likelihood of instant coffee in the office.
You should know we work collaboratively, flexibly and effectively in a small, geographically dispersed team – and yes, that’s a real expectation that you will too.
#### The checklist (the more you have, the nicer we will be to you)
Writing skills (translating research reports into easy to digest information)
Research skills (in International Relations, Politics & Economics)
French fluency & good social media skills
Arabic fluency & (other horizontal skills)
Kiswahili / Portuguese fluency & (other horizontal skills)
Journalist / writer / photographer
Designer / artist
#### Because Multitasking
Social media proficiency (including good photography and video skills)
The ability to compose simple reports, visual & narrative
The ability to complete a task – yeah, like get it done and give feedback when it’s done too
#### The applications thing
Send a CV and cover letter by all means – be clear which role you’re throwing yourself forward for – or we may have chaos – and that’s bad news – but only for you. We’ll give extra points for those that display even just an ounce of creativity in the application — bonus points, freshly-baked brownies to your door and even a space on the Launch Team – and yes, working with Kumi Naidoo IS everything it’s cracked up to be.
#### The money thing
Of course, we would love it if you gave your time to Africans Rising freely – but if you’re not a Trustafarian or BoBo (no you don’t have to prove anything!), we’re happy to offer some money (think more modest STIPEND and less INGO expat package – this will save you a lot of therapy)
#### Sick Building Syndrome
It’s a thing, just Google it – thankfully you can work from; Abuja, Arusha, Johannesburg, Nairobi & Rabat, or tell us about your village and let’s talk.
#### Commitment Issues
Africans Rising is a movement – we’re in the launch phase – give us three-months (March to May 2017) and if you still want to work with us after that – we’ll you’re the master of your own destiny
and all that…
#### The corner shop model
Rolling recruitment process – applications close when all roles are filled.
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#### The fine print
If you have not heard from us within three (3) days of your application, don’t lose hope. You’re still a lovely person. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. And add new ones too.
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### [Open Letter to The President of South Sudan Salva Kiir](https://www.africansrising.org/open-letter-to-the-president-of-south-sudan-salva-kiir/)
**Published:** January 26, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[South Sudan Press Statement 25 1 2017 PDF](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/South-Sudan-Press-Statement-25-1-2017-PDF.pdf)
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [The Gambia - Solidarity Mission Report](https://www.africansrising.org/the-gambia-solidarity-mission-report/)
**Published:** January 23, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The aim of this delegation was two fold. Firstly, to show the solidarity of the Africans Rising movement with the people of Gambia.
**Content:**
Download the Report
### Objective:
The aim of this delegation was two fold. Firstly, to show the solidarity of the Africans Rising movement with the people of Gambia. Secondly, to learn about the will of the Gambian people and to bring that message to the opposition coalition and the incumbent president.
The four-person delegation included Rokhayatou Dieye, the Chairperson of LEAD Senegal, Ifeoma Charles-Monwuba, the Country Director of ActionAid Senegal, Kyle Naidu, a young human rights activist and, the Head of Delegation, Kumi Naidoo, launch director of ***Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity.***
***The mission was premised on the Africans Rising consensus agreement to undertake solidarity actions as a means of movement building:***
*Alliance building was highlighted as a means to build the movement from below and beyond borders, establishing a solidarity framework from grassroots to the continental levels. These alliances should push back against repressive laws through the institutions and the mass movement itself.*
### Our Agenda:
On Saturday January 14th the delegation met with Gambian exiles in Dakar to hear their views on the situation in Gambia. In attendance were, journalists, youth activists, organisers, activist musicians and heads of other key civil society organisations.
Upon arriving in Banjul, we met with the country directors from ActionAid The Gambia and Activista, leaders from the National Youth Council, and youth organisers. We were briefed on the intricate details that led up to this situation from sources that would be hard to draw on from outside the country. We were also informed of the current situation on the ground.
Stories of people fleeing the country in droves. The numbers are speculative at this current time but reports are describing people exiting the country in the thousands. This does not include the thousands of internally displaced people who are fleeing the city of Banjul for fear of demonstrations being met with violence. This we saw as the early negative impacts of this political impasse. The city of Banjul was quiet, some shops were closed and streets were emptier than usual, even in the Tourist District. There is a deep concern for the virtual collapse of schooling. Many teachers have left, parents have taken their children out of schools and moved them to rural areas as well as out of the country. A similar situation prevails in the universities. The largest municipality that usually gets 1500 job applicants for new businesses by the 10 of January has received less than 50 as of 15 January. The health system is also straining as doctors, nurses and other health professionals are part of the exodus. The media environment is completely controlled by the current president. On our flight back ten journalists were denied entry to the country. There is a complete management of media at a time when people are desperate to know what is happening.
Soon after arrival, we also met with the National Youth Council of The Gambia for a briefing of the current situation. We learned about the large numbers of people leaving the capital city, and saw first hand some of the effects that has had on local business. At that briefing we had the chance to meet with four young activists who have been on the streets demonstrating and organizing, one of whom was imprisoned for his actions.
The following day the delegation held a meeting with the representatives of over 30 civil society organisations. Journalists, union representatives, religious leaders, aid organisations and NGO’s were all present. The goal was primarily to let them know that their brothers and sisters across Africa are hearing their voices and that the whole continent is in solidarity with them and monitoring the situation. In addition to showing our solidarity we also wanted to draw a unified message from them to bring to the coalition and the mediator general. Our meeting served to unite their collective purpose and from this meeting a task force was immediately set up to coordinate the CSO actions and engagements with all the members of parliament, the military and coalition leaders.
That afternoon the delegation had the opportunity of meeting the spokesperson for the opposition coalition, Halifa Sallah. We presented our findings and conveyed to him the importance this transition has for the rest of the continent. As we have seen, the people of The Gambia are ready for this change, and they are now looking to the coalition for leadership. We asked the spokesperson to make sure that a clear and concise message surrounding the inauguration is disseminated so as to avoid any unnecessary violence. We also shared the views of Gambian civil society that the victorious coalition must act with magnanimity and ensure they reach out and bring into the fold those Gambians that still support the incumbent President. Furthermore, we recognized that several human rights violations took place over the last 22 years and that the new government has a responsibility to work for closure not with a spirit of vengeance but should be driven by a commitment to seek truth and reconciliation.
### Our Findings:
Throughout all of our meetings we have heard one sentiment being repeated over and over again: The people have voted. T-shirts bearing the hashtag #GambiaHasDecided can be seen at every meeting, and plastered all over twitter feeds. Their message is one of frustration but of undying hope that change will happen. The people are confident that come 19th of January they will be under the leadership of a new president.
The goal of our preliminary meeting in Dakar was to seek guidance for our mission in Banjul. At the meeting people urged us to gain an audience with the mediator general and the coalition spokesperson, and convey a clear and concise message to them. A tremendous amount of respect was given from the exiles to the activists and organisers still in The Gambia. “The people who have sacrificed their lives are the people that need to be met. These are the voices that need to be heard. They are the reason this change is happening” one young rap activist told us.
Many of our contacts on the ground have told us that their families have spent almost every penny they have to search for safety in rural regions of the country and it will be a very long time before they can afford to return back home. We are constantly being informed about the situation on the ground.
### Conclusions:
In our meeting with the CSO’s, the goal was to create a unified message to bring to the coalition. Key points that were made:
- The incoming government must be prepared for any eventuality that may arise after the 19th of January regarding the safety of the Gambian people. And they must be prepared to minimize any risks.
- The National Gambian Army must be told to remain a neutral actor, if not they will be the cause of many unnecessary deaths. The Gambian people have decided and they must respect their will. It should be made abundantly clear to the Gambia national army, that this is the country of the people and they have spoken. The military’s primary duty is to defend the territory and the citizens of this country and that is what they must do.
- The new Government must address the atrocities of the outgoing president and his government. In order for the country to move forward, there must be closure. The idea of a Truth and Reconciliation style committee was brought up by members of the CSO community and not driven by a sense of vengeance.
- A clear message must be conveyed from the incoming government to the people, regarding the status of the inauguration. As it stands, conflicting information from the website and rumors are clouding the actual plans for the inauguration. People need to know if it will be happening at the stadium or if they should stay home on the 19th.
- There must be support centers set up for those fleeing the country or Banjul in fear of violence, seeing as how the number is growing by the hour.
The people of Gambia are resilient. Throughout this divisive period in their country’s history they have shown restraint and maturity, yet their will is strong and their voice is loud. The outcome of the next few days will have a ripple effect in neighbouring countries, the region and throughout the continent. We are hopeful that the new government of The Gambia will make every possible effort to ensure a peaceful transition of power. We appeal to the outgoing President to respect the constitution and the will of the people.
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January 2017
Kumi Naidoo
Ifeoma Charles-Monwuba
Rokhayatou Dieye
Kyle Naidu
**Categories:** Documents, News and Media, Reports and Publications
**Tags:** report, The Gambia
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### [Letter to the President of Gambia - 17 January 2017](https://www.africansrising.org/letter-to-the-president-of-gambia-17-january-2017/)
**Published:** January 17, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Firstly, there is a very clear consensus that with 61% of the vote going to other two candidates, that the result of the election was a clear mandate from the people of Gambia, for change.
**Content:**
H.E. The President of the Republic of The Gambia State House Quadrangle-Banjul 17 January 2017 Dear President Jammeh **Appeal from African civil society**I write to you on behalf on behalf of a Pan African civil society movement, ***Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity*** with deep concern. I have recently returned from a three-day visit to Gambia and want to share with you the perspectives that we heard from a broad diversity of Gambian civil society that we had the opportunity to meet. Firstly, there is a very clear consensus that with 61% of the vote going to other two candidates, that the result of the election was a clear mandate from the people of Gambia, for change. Like many Africans across the continent, we were pleased to hear you accept the election results when they were first announced. In doing so, your initial actions showed that you had heard the voice of the Gambian people and respected their electoral choices. We are deeply concerned about current state of affairs, which has already had a tremendous impact on ordinary people in Gambia. Some of these impacts are as follows and while I believe you are aware of these impacts, I’d like to humbly share with you what we have learnt. Already thousands of Gambians have left the country to neighbouring countries like Mali, Senegal, Guinea-Conakry, Guinea Bissau and Ghana. Furthermore, large numbers of Gambians who live in the capital city, Banjul and Greater Banjul have left to rural areas because of fear, that as a result of you now contesting the election results, there is a very real prospect of violence and instability. As you know, the Constitution of Gambia allows you to contest the outcome of the election – and we defend your right to do so. We have looked at your concerns around the electoral process discrepancies and we are convinced that all evidence would suggest that the Independent Electoral Commission has done an efficient and transparent job. It seems clear to Gambians and Africans as a whole that, notwithstanding what was a technical error – which was dealt with – does not in our view justify the levels of anxiety; fear and displacement the Gambian people are experiencing. However, there are no Constitutional reasons preventing you from enabling the inauguration of the new President to go ahead, so there can be a peaceful transition to power. We remind you of previous elections where other parties contested the results, but you proceeded with inauguration regardless – hence there exists in practice a precedent that will allow the inauguration of President Elect Adama Barrow, while you remain legally engaged in contesting the results. We are deeply concerned about the humanitarian impact of your actions on ordinary Gambians, most of whom are of modest means and, have had to use their meagre resources to move their families to safer distances to ensure their safety from the potential violent conflict that will surely emerge if you fail to move ahead with the inauguration of the President Elect. The other impacts are on the education system, with thousands of school and university students missing classes because their teachers have fled the country or are internally displace due to fear. Parents in the country are anxious about sending children to school in what is a very uncertain environment. Similarly, we have been reliably informed that the health system is also taking strain – due to the flight of doctors and other health care professionals. Economically, the information we have suggests that business confidence has tanked, with Kanifing Municipal Council, which typically receives about 1500 new business licence applications in the first 10 days of the year; reporting that just 50 applications have been received. From our conversations with business owners while we were in Banjul, we can report that they have already seen a negative impact on patronage. Mr President, there is a palpable sense of fear and trepidation amongst the citizens of Gambia – and we appeal to you on behalf of all Africans to put the interest of the Gambian people first and to ensure a peaceful transition of power and go ahead with the inauguration of President Elect, Adama Barrow on Gambian soil. We note with deep concern the proclamation of a state of emergency yesterday. According to Section 34 of the Gambian Constitution the President can declare a state of emergency for only seven days, after it has been published in the Gazette. Where the National Assembly is not sitting, such a state of emergency can last for 21 days. It is after the lapse of either 7 or 21 days can the National Assembly now extend the State of Emergency to 90 days with a vote of two-thirds of the National Assembly Members. In this case, the proclamation has not been published in the Gazette and the 7 or 21 days have not yet elapsed as to warrant its extension to 90 days. Secondly no one has seen any gazette with such a proclamation. Hence the National Assembly has overstepped its powers by passing an illegal resolution for a 90-day state of emergency. Therefore, ***Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity*** considers the state of emergency declaration not only unjust and ill considered but also illegal. We appeal to you to declare the National Assembly’s vote for a state of emergency illegal. In the context of transparency and solidarity with the people of Gambia – we share with you the report (attached) of our visit to the Gambia over the last few days. Mr President, we understand this must be a difficult time for you, it represents a big change given that you have been in power for 22 years – and it is in this moment, that you have arguably the most power to leave a legacy of hope for your country and your time as it’s leader. By going ahead with the inauguration on the 19th, you will be changing the course of history – for Gambia and for the whole African continent – and rewriting the future for every African. Your legacy can be much greater than a mere critique of your term as leader of The Gambia – it can be one of a true African and an Elder of the continent. We wish you well in these last moments of deliberation and pray you find the strength to give us all new hope for the future of all Africans. In Peace and with hope, For and on behalf of the Civil Society Delegation to The Gambia Dr. Kumi Naidoo, Launch Director, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity Cc: Musa Jallow, Secretary General and Head of Civil Service
**Categories:** Actions, Documents, News and Media
**Tags:** elections, letter, The Gambia
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### [Learning exchange at the UN, Geneva](https://www.africansrising.org/learning-exchange-at-the-un-geneva/)
**Published:** January 16, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** CIVICUS is offering one learning exchange opportunity for an African based individual to be based and involved with activities at the UN in Geneva, Switzerland.
**Content:**
CIVICUS is offering one learning exchange opportunity for an African based individual to be based and involved with activities at the UN in Geneva, Switzerland. This opportunity is sponsored by Irish Aid, focused on Strengthening the Voice of African Civil Society and human rights defenders in the international human rights system.
The opportunity is time based, starting on the 27th Feb 2017 – 27th May 2017
This opportunity serves to:
- Familiarise the candidate with the United Nations system and bring information pertaining to African civil society to the Human Rights Council (HRC), the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, and Special Procedures, (Special Rapporteurs and Working Groups are part of Special Procedures);
- Assist in the preparation of reports or statements and help to coordinate engagement during the 34th Session of the Human Rights Council, 27 February – 24 March, the 119th session of the Human Rights Committee, 6 – 29 March, and the 27th UPR session, 1 – 12 May; and
- Assist to organise side meetings for CIVICUS and partners with relevant officials from the OHCHR, particular Officers supporting the Special Rapporteurs, Governments with permanent missions in Geneva and NGO partners with permanent representatives in Geneva.
#### Who you are
You are passionate about Human Rights and dream of becoming the new voice in Africa. You see this as an opportunity to further your dream and the advancement of civil society and human rights, especially in Africa, an opportunity to understand the processes and get to know and meet the actors in these. You will act as a bridge between civil society actors in Africa and Special Procedures as well as other human rights mechanisms, gathering, preparing and presenting reports on human rights issues thus keeping information affecting the region on the horizon at the UN through key engagements.
You will be based in Geneva for the 3 months of this learning opportunity.
#### Who we are
CIVICUS is a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society around the world. We strive to promote marginalised voices, especially from the Global South, and have members in more than 170 countries throughout the world. Since 1993, we have been dedicated to enhancing the rights, freedoms, health and vitality of civil society as a whole. We’re also a global team, using new technologies to connect us around the world. We’re passionate about what we do. We share links to provocative articles and talk about what they mean to us. The highlight of our week is having an impassioned conversation with an activist or social change group about what’s happening in the world around us.
- We work for civil society, protecting and growing `civic space’ – the freedoms of expression, association and assembly – that allow citizens and organisations to speak out, organise and take action.
- We monitor, research and analyse global events and trends that impact civil society.
- We strengthen civil society by bringing it together to generate and share knowledge, to improve its working and to act collectively.
- We work to ensure that civil society voices are heard. To achieve impact we communicate, campaign and advocate.
#### Why CIVICUS?
- Be part of the leading global alliance of civil society organisations and activists.
- Be part of a global, highly effective team, driven by civil society.
- Grow and be challenged by the dynamic responses to our ever-changing world.
- Global outlook with meaningful content and the passion and drive to make a change wherever you are.
#### Required qualifications and competencies:
- A degree in Human Rights, International Affairs or a related field;
- Experience of working with human rights community in one or more African countries and a thorough knowledge of regional human rights issues within Africa;
- Fluency in English is essential, French would be an advantage;
- Demonstrated professionalism, diplomatic skills and analytical diligence;
- Willingness to travel to Geneva for three months.
**Location:** Geneva, Switzerland
**Start date:** 27 February 2017 – 27 March 2017
**Remuneration:** Accommodation in Geneva, round trip airfare and a stipend of €600 a month to cover living costs.
**Duration:** 3 months
To apply, please submit:
- A motivational letter;
- A detailed CV; and
- Contact details of three current references.
To by 20th January 2017.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not have heard from us within 2 weeks after your application, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Press Statement, The Gambia - Sunday 15 January 2017](https://www.africansrising.org/press-statement-the-gambia-sunday-15-january-2017/)
**Published:** January 15, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity delegation arrives in Gambia to push for a peaceful transition by 19 January 2017
Africans Rising launch director, Kumi Naidoo is currently in Banjul leading a delegation to meet with key stakeholders to urge President Yahya Jammeh to accept the results of the December 2016 elections and ensure a peaceful transition of power to President-Elect Adama Barrow by the 19th January, 2017 which will be the end of his term of office.
The delegation plans to meet with the Negotiator General, Mr. Musa Jallow who is President Jammeh’s Representative on Monday 16th January, 2017 where it is expected they will appeal for President Jammeh to rescind his earlier statement annulling the election results and pave the way for a peaceful transition of power.
The delegation was to also meet with the president-elect on Monday. Media reports suggest that he is in Senegal and will return with the Senegalese President in time for the inauguration on 19 January. Africans Rising will now plan to meet him in Dakar on Tuesday. The delegation will go ahead with consultations with civil society and have a meeting with the coalition team members that won the election on Monday 16th January in Banjul.
The four-person delegation includes Rokhayatou Dieye, the Chairperson of LEAD Senegal, Ifeoma Charles-Monwuba, the Country Director of ActionAid Senegal, Kyle Naidu, a young human rights activist and, the Head of Delegation, Kumi Naidoo, launch director of Africans Rising for Justice Peace and Dignity. The delegation held a series of meetings with several Gambian activists in neighbouring Senegal earlier on Saturday.
Speaking from Banjul, Naidoo said “the new President is supposed to be inaugurated on 19 January but there is tremendous uncertainty on the ground. Thousands of people have left the country and thousands more have left the capital city for rural areas. There is a very real possibility of another violent conflict and we are here to add the voice of civil society across the African continent calling on the outgoing President to avert that at all costs.”
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*Issued by: Kumi Naidoo – Launch Director, Africans Rising*
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** press, The Gambia
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### [Open Letter to the President of Gambia](https://www.africansrising.org/olptg/)
**Published:** December 14, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising, a Pan-African Movement of people and formations, working for peace, justice and dignity congratulates the people of The Gambia upon a successful and peaceful election on 1st December, 2016.
**Content:**
H.E. President Yahya Jammeh
Africans Rising, a Pan-African Movement of people and formations, working for peace, justice and dignity congratulates the people of The Gambia upon a successful and peaceful election on 1st December, 2016. However, Africans Rising strongly and without any reservation condemns your action of annulling the results of the election. The annulment is an assault on the will of the people of The Gambia and the country’s electoral process.
The Gambia is yet again at a dangerous tipping point. The Gambian people are deeply fearful that violence could ensue as a result of your refusal to respect the will of the people. We ask that you lead The Gambia to a peaceful resolution of this political impasse.
Africans Rising therefore asks that you revert to the public pronouncement conceding defeat made immediately after the results were announced and quickly put in place mechanisms to assist in the handover of power to the new administration headed by President Elect, Adama Barrow. By doing so, you will be strengthening African solidarity and building trust and cooperation amongst citizens of The Gambia.
The Kilimanjaro Declaration, our founding charter unequivocally calls on our determination to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity. Therefore Africans Rising stands in solidarity with the people of The Gambia and welcomes the statement by the military to reject violence and safeguard the Constitution of The Gambia.
We are deeply concerned by the ongoing political situation and encourage the International Community and in particular, the Sub Regional bloc, ECOWAS, the United Nations and Africa Union to intervene and ensure a prompt and peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.
Kumi Naidoo
Director, Africans Rising
CC: H.E Adama Barrow, President Elect, The Gambia
All People of The Gambia
**Categories:** Documents, Statement
**Tags:** #25May2017, #AfricansRising, Africa, Africans, Africans Rising, declaration, Dignity, elections, Justice, letter, pan-africanism, Peace, president, The Gambia, women, youth
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### [Advertisement - Head of Movement](https://www.africansrising.org/buildhom/)
**Published:** November 10, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** As Head of Movement your task is to build on the consensus points of Africans Rising to date and inspire the building of a Pan-African movement of the future.
**Content:**
As Head of Movement your task is to build on the consensus points of Africans Rising to date and inspire the building of a Pan-African movement of the future.
You will be part of an African team to promote and strengthen the effectiveness of African solidarity and integration, bringing together networks to build trust and cooperation amongst citizens and civil society leaders, for reflection and experience sharing in pursuit of the ultimate goal of eradicating poverty and injustice. The role will require you to provide leadership in the development of Africans Rising through the interlinked objectives in the Africans Rising vision document and, the Kilimanjaro Declaration.
This opportunity will appeal to an outstanding performer with the ability to lead a highly motivated and remotely dispersed team and, work creatively with the tensions and contestations of the diverse membership.
### Qualifications & Attributes
You should have a primary qualification in social science, political science, international relations, journalism, or any other relevant field. While the usual tertiary qualifications and some demonstrable track record within the broad definition of civil society is desirable, the key attributes for the role include:
- A deep personal resonance with the Kilimanjaro Declaration,
- An abiding passion for the idea and energy for the work of building a non-traditional Pan-African movement of the future,
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, flexibly and effectively in a small, dynamic team as well as a large diverse group,
- A track record and professional experience working in the human rights arena at any level,
- Experience with successful rights campaigns or evidence of leading a successful social movement,
- Ability to think and act calmly, quickly and, creatively under pressure,
- Excellent oral and written communication in English and at least one other widely used language on the continent, specifically: Arabic or French or Kiswahili or Portuguese,
- It’s a given that you will have brilliant public speaking skills, are active on social media and you accept that the role will involve a fair amount of travel within the continent, sometimes at short notice.
### Application Process
Please read the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](http://www.africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/) and [the vision document](http://www.africans-rising.org/vision/).
Prepare a 750 (minimum) to 1500 (maximum) word article on why the Kilimanjaro Declaration and vision document resonates with you. Please submit this is a separate MS Word compatible attachment.
Prepare a cover letter (of no more than 350 words) detailing why you’re the ideal candidate for the role. Kindly add a list of your current social media profiles at the end of this cover.
Attach a comprehensive CV, including references but without any attachments.
Mail the entire package to
### Remuneration
Given that you would have read and prepared a response to the Kilimanjaro Declaration and the vision document – please propose the remuneration you expect, bearing in mind a proposed upper limit of $35 000 per annual period.
### Location
Any major transit hub on the continent, including Dakar, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Cairo or other African location by negotiation.
### Duration
Africans Rising is a nascent movement and as such, we require a minimum two-year commitment period.
### Closing Date
Applications accecpted until the position is filled.
### Terms and Conditions
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed above, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, if you have not heard from us within three (3) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Thank you for your understanding.
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
We reserve the right to accept applications until the post is filled.
For more information on the role or to request a job description:
Traumaine Govender, Ms.
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### [The journey begins now and with you](https://www.africansrising.org/maf1/)
**Published:** October 27, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** From the 20-25 of August 2016, Africans from across the continent and those in the Diaspora trooped on the East African Country of Tanzania to discuss the Africa Africans want.
**Content:**
From the 20-25 of August 2016, Africans from across the continent and those in the Diaspora trooped on the East African Country of Tanzania to discuss the Africa Africans want.
Many of the delegates especially those residing in the continent flew with African airlines such as Kenya Airway, branding itself as the ‘Pride of Africa,’ Ethiopia Airway, Air Cote D’Ivoire, Royal Air Maroc, and others.
Between two famous mountains, Mt. Meru and the highest peak on the continent, Mt. Kilimanjaro, the green enclave MS Training Center for Development Co-operation in the provincial city of Arusha, was chosen for a two-day action-packed conference to dream another Africa.
An Africa that will still have 54 territories, but with a single agenda.
An Africa that majority of Africans can take responsibility of and hold the few accountable for their actions which continue to make others to mock the home of civilization and the only hope for humanity.
From Zambezi to Nile; from Limpopo to Congo and Niger, the continent roared in its loudest voice that no intruder will be given free lunch because of his past activities in the continents.
The delegates, many of whom were under thirty-five years, were from all walks of life. This was meant to send out a clear message that Africans and not Africa, are now ready.
It was a declaration that Africa’s youth are leaders without time and boundary. This manifested that since holding everything constant, the future belongs to youth, they themselves must craft it.
For two days-August 23-24, Africans deliberated on and endorsed the Africa Rising preposition.
With energy, enthusiasm, and hope for a new Africa, they endorsed this more than a decade old term not from the perspective that Africa has vast mineral resources which its colonial powers must exploit, but from the viewpoint that a Rising Africa must be the one with African consciousness and self-realization.
They didn’t accept that a rising Africa is for the few elites and their families and allies, but one that turns its raw materials into finished products for the benefit of at least 1.5 billion people and reserves some for another 1.5 billion.
A call has been reechoed that Africa has enough for everyone’s needs and not for anyone’s greed. With the memory of these two great and historical mountains on the minds of the delegates, Africans, knowing that they were around the presumed resting place of Noah’s Ark, pledged not to repeat the mistakes of the past if they are to be safe from the consequences that follow.
This call was summarised in the [Kilimanjaro Declaration ](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/08/24/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)
A movement to unite Africans without border and language, but by a common goal to stand up for themselves and in solidarity with all Africans and group of Africans, and to take their future into their own hands, knowing that a Rising Africa must correlate with a Rising Africans.
But let it be known to Africans and especially the delegates that the formation of this movement without corresponding actions doesn’t solve any problem in the continent.
It’s always bumpy to fight the status quo and even bumpier to take the minds and hearts of people away from the traditional way of doing things. The delegates must go back in their local communities and mobilize people and resources for a shared vision towards a continent without borders.
The dream of Kwame Nkrumah, Jomo Kenyatta, Haile Selassie I, Nelson Mandela, Sekou Toure, Siaka Stevens, and other great Africans must live on and replenish on the minds of every Africans. There are values we all cherish together and we must hold on to those values to preserve the dignity of every African and inhabitant on the continent.
At times we will need to pay prices for what we believe in because there are many Africans especially the political elites and their corporate and foreign friends who believe that we have come to hinder their transactions and exploitation of the continent resources and its people.
But never us compromise the hopes and aspirations of the millions who depend on our gathering in Arusha, Tanzania. Because the prices we will pay if we fail them are far greater than the prices we will pay due to our fear of paying a price now in rescuing our continent and dignifying our own lives.
It is time that institutions like the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and Dangote Group invest more in a Rising Africans than a Rising Africa. The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Good Governance Award must now be channeled to civil society organizations, trade unions, community initiatives.
The Foundation must stop giving former African heads of state bonuses on top of what they have already stole from the continent. An initial $5 million and an annual $200,000.00 for life to a former African head of state can do far more better for an organization to hold a government to its feet and neck in delivering than giving to someone who has the key to the nation’s coffer.
Someone who doesn’t even need it at all.
An annual prize awarded to former three heads of state in ten years shows how there is nothing like good governance in the African continent. Evident by this is that even the awarder doesn’t have its headquarters in the continent. It is an irony that one is not willing to be with someone he or she honors and says the person is the best.
As Africa rise, let Africans rise above it.
Let’s rise above corruption, imperialism, neocolonialism, and the abuse of fundamental rights by our own citizens.
Let’s liberate ourselves from our liberators and fight for social justice, equal participation, and inclusion.
Let’s raise our voices and use our hands for climate and environmental justice.
Because only by these we will see the top of a rising Africa.
An Africa that will rise for all Africans in the tiniest corner of the continent.
The journey begins now and with you!
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*Mohammed A. Foboi is Executive Director at Students Against Destructive Actions and Decisions-SADAD Lib. INC.*
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #25May2017, Africa, Africans Rising, conference, Dignity, environment, Justice, pan-africanism, Peace, ReadingList, women, youth
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### [Conference Report](https://www.africansrising.org/conference-report/)
**Published:** October 1, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The Africans Rising Conference held in Arusha, on the 23rd and 24th August was a critical manifestation of the movement to join forces across the African continent and in the Diaspora, to call for and plot a path towards the Africa we want.
**Content:**
> We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa
> to build the future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
Extract from the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/08/24/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/), written and adopted at the
## Africans Rising Conference
23rd & 24th August 2016
MS – TCDC, Arusha, Tanzania
The Africans Rising Conference held in Arusha, on the 23rd and 24th August was a critical manifestation of the movement to join forces across the African continent and in the Diaspora, to call for and plot a path towards the Africa we want.
The energy and enthusiasm of the 272 delegates, from 40 countries carried with them was a wonderful inspiration and affirmation of Africa and her people. Participants carried the hopes and aspirations of the people of their countries in readiness to share their experiences and knowledge, learn from others and, add their voices towards the co-creation of a truly African movement. Unanimous in supporting each other on the issues that bind us together as the peoples of Africa rather than those that separate us by the artificial boundaries segmenting our continent into 54 entities.
Africans, civil society organisations, people’s movements and others are ready to rise and take responsibility, to work with and for one another as agreed to in the unanimously adopted Kilimanjaro Declaration.
In the course of being the volunteer Launch Director of Africans Rising, I have seen and heard many powerful manifestations of why this movement is timely and necessary – few more inspiring and personal than my trade union colleague and Interim Working Group member, Hilma Mote’s words in her [blog post](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/08/17/hm1/) just before the conference:
> *I am joining this movement because I believe that Africa can and should be its best version.*
>
> *I am joining this movement because I want my children to seek “their better future” right here on the continent.*
>
> *I want my grandchildren to sing and rejoice in the fact that the ‘Grass is Greener’ right here on the continent and nowhere else.*
Hilma’s words remind us of the organising principles of past movements like the anti Apartheid struggle and, the energy of present movements for climate justice that put people at the centre of the process to build a better society – a more just, peaceful society where people can access and enjoy their inherent human dignity – we must build a system that serves the 99%. Anything less would be a failure of not just civil society – but with unchecked negative climate impacts – a failure of our very ability to exist and survive as human beings.
Kumi Naidoo
Launch Executive Director
Africans Rising
[ Download the full Report (PDF) ](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/VC_Report_Sept2016F.pdf)
**Categories:** Documents, Reports and Publications
**Tags:** conference, document, media
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### [Africans have spoken - Reflections on the Africans Rising Conference](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-have-spoken/)
**Published:** September 14, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** On 23rd and 24th August 2016, Africans rose. Two hundred and seventy-two people, from 40 countries, congregated and deliberated on citizen’s responses to the structural and systematic challenges facing the African continent.
**Content:**
On 23rd and 24th August 2016, Africans rose. Two hundred and seventy-two people, from 40 countries, congregated and deliberated on citizen’s responses to the structural and systematic challenges facing the African continent. The result of this reflection was the declaration and commitment to rise and raise the profile of the African continent. The “Kilimanjaro Declaration”, deliberately named after the highest mountain in Africa; the declaration is a clarion call for Africans to take charge of their current affairs and define the future they want.
The conference attracted responses from people from all walks of life; ranging from the faith-based representatives, trade unionists, youth groups, parliamentarians and representatives of women’s’ movements. When the work was finally done and the declaration pronounced, there was a lot of excitement in the air: People chanted, danced, ululated at the prospect that a new dawn for Africa was indeed on the horizon. With over 60 % of participants below age 35, the message was clear that *young people are not only the future, but they are the present. Their Voice does not only matter but also count!*
It was my first conference to attend where ALL participants where indeed equal. There were no protocols observed, no kings and queens, no gatekeepers. The mood was sober and colorful. The message was crystal clear: *“We are Men and Women of Africa who believe that we can no longer continue to be Beggars in our Own Home. The African Continent and all those who live in it deserve the very best”.*
***We said:***
No more shall we allow this continent to be a rich continent with poor people;
No more shall we allow the ownership of the resources to be in the hands of multinationals and a few African elites;
No more shall we allow bad governance and its attendant corruption to prevail;
No more shall we allow the rules of international trade to be dictated by Bretton Wood Institutions and a few well-connected individuals;
No more shall we allow the abuse of the vulnerable members of our societies (our women, children, the elderly and, the disabled);
No more shall we standby and watch as our young people are forced to migrate in search of greener pastures outside the continent;
No more shall we allow multinationals to amuse African workers with starvation wages;
No more shall we allow the shortening of African lives through unfavourable exposure to hazardous working conditions;
No more shall we allow our gold, diamonds, copper, cocoa etc. to be extracted and exported in raw form.
***We proclaimed that we deserve the best:*** ethical people in leadership, independent and powerful States, Governments that are responsive to people’s needs, holistic health care, quality education, safe housing, the dignity of employment opportunities and the best wages.
***We decreed that:***
Africa’s resources (under and above the ground) belong to its people, who should own them;
We shall work to restore the dignity of African people by fostering a culture of self-love and peaceful co-existence;
We shall work together to promote a peaceful, united and a sustainably developed Africa;
We shall promote people to people integration and the free movement of people within the continent;
We shall act in uniformity against any form of injustices (indeed an injury to one shall be an injury to all);
We shall protect our natural environment and its glories through the cultivation and promotion of our indigenous knowledge systems of living in harmony with nature;
*Most importantly, we shall grow and sustain this movement with African resources, contributed by Africans*
Indeed, the people have spoken, we urge you to be on the right side of history and Join the Africans Rising movement!
[Join Africans Rising ](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/08/24/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)
Hilma Mote is the Executive Director at Africa Labour Research and Education Institute (ALREI)-ITUC-Africa
She serves as a member of the Africans Rising Interim Working Group (IWG)
**Categories:** Documents, Reports and Publications
**Tags:** Africans Rising, Hilma Mote
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### [Letter from Kilimanjaro: African women and youth at the frontlines](https://www.africansrising.org/letter-from-kilimanjaro-african-women-and-youth-at-the-frontlines-by-sungu-oyoo/)
**Published:** August 31, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** My journey back to Nairobi from Arusha was as eventful as the conference itself, and a great point of learning.
**Content:**
My journey back to Nairobi from Arusha was as eventful as the conference itself, and a great point of learning. I hitched a lift on a bus that had been hired by a group of Ugandan women to Arusha for the conference, and which they were now using to head back to Uganda. As we interacted during the journey, I heard stories of pain from years of conflict and plunder, but also heard stories full of optimism and brave actions they were undertaking to recreate the Africa they want their children and future generations to inherit.
When I alighted in Nairobi hours later, having covered roughly 300 kilometers with them, they reminded me of the around 1,200 kilometers some of them still had to cover to get to their homes in Yumbe, Kotido and other parts of northern Uganda.
As I write this, they are probably back home, having travelled roughly 3,000 kilometres by road with minimal stops to get to the conference and back home. The women reminded me of the story of the strength and resilience of the African woman that comrade Ene Obi shared at the end of the conference.
As we settle back to our lives, let us remember that this year’s (2016) theme for the African Liberation Day celebrations was, *African women and youth at the frontline: Revolutionary Pan-Africanism is the only solution*. Let’s bear in mind the task that lies ahead, and the role to be played by women and youth in organising citizens and descendants of Africa and their struggles under one umbrella.
The Africans Rising movement seeks the realisation of what governments, multilateral institutions, and mainstream civil society have failed to achieve for decades. These include the right to equity and dignity, expanded space for civic and political action, women’s rights and freedoms, climate and environmental justice, and good governance.
The #Africans Rising conference that I attended last week has reinforced my belief that the change African people demand is possible, and that there exist many who are ready to collectively stand up to power and be part of this disruptive process. Indeed, deliberations over the course of the two days recognised the huge role that women and youth have to play in the process of recreating a new Africa
The inclusive nature of membership and diversity within the movement has brought a wealth of experience in activism and community organising within a single pan-African movement. This wealth of experience could eventually translate into a valuable asset for younger members of the movement, but only if it is actively used to cultivate a revolutionary ideology within those younger cadres. As Malcolm X said, “The greatest mistake of the movement has been trying to organise a sleeping people around specific goals.
You have to wake the people up first, and then you’ll get action.” The youth membership of the Africans Rising movement must therefore work towards awakening the huge proportion of their generation that has been zombified by colonial education systems and an oversold narrative of consumerism. One of my friends quipped that the act of youth cutting the cake decorated with the words “Africa Unite” at the end of the two-day conference was probably symbolic of the vanguard role youth will play in the movement.
Revolutionary Pan-Africanism is the only solution. Are you ready?
Join #AfricansRising [here:](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/08/24/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)
*\*Oyoo is a political activist and writer, based in Kenya.*
**Categories:** Documents, Reports and Publications
**Tags:** blog, conference, pan-africanism, women, youth
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### [Africans Rising -- Nigerian chapter inaugurated](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-nigerian001/)
**Published:** October 10, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The sun was going down on a long and inspiring day as the ten Nigerian participants at the Africans Rising conference gathered under an ancient Jacaranda tree on the grounds of MS-TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania.
**Content:**
The sun was going down on a long and inspiring day as the ten Nigerian participants at the Africans Rising conference gathered under an ancient Jacaranda tree on the grounds of MS-TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania.
Coming from different backgrounds including academia, NGOs and trade unions, young and old, women and men had all listened intently and participated actively in the shaping of the Africans Rising movement over the past two days.
After exchanging pleasantries and talking about the days events, they finally came to the objective of the meeting: What does Africans Rising mean to them as Nigerians?
Several contributions were made, but the group all agreed that it is time Nigerians all worked together to realise justice, peace and sustainable development. They all agreed that as soon as they returned to Nigeria, they would meet again to continue to build on the momentum from that meeting as well as craft strategies to popularise Africans Rising in Nigeria. They also set up an interim committee and agreed on its leadership.
Barely 10 days later in early September, these inspired Nigerians had their inaugural meeting in Abuja, the country’s capital city as they had planned. Due to the geographical location of some of the participants, some participated virtually. The thrust of the meeting was to deliberate towards mobilising more Nigerians to join African Risings as well as work towards the #25May2017 mass mobilisation (marking the African Liberation Day). Everyone agreed that to make the launch successful, they would have to mobilise Nigerian activists and encourage them to read and sign up to the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/08/24/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/).
With the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](http://www.africans-rising.org/2016/08/24/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/) as the rallying call and driven by volunteers, a nation-wide mobilisation has started.
The launch will bring together about 300 activists from different parts of the country. The committee immediately set up sub committees for membership, mobilisation, communication, fundraising and budgets. The group has started mobilising Nigerians immediately to join the movement alongside planning for the local chapter launch on the 24th November 2016.
Africans Rising Launch Director, Kumi Naidoo joined the meeting virtually and was “delighted that Nigerians have decided to own the process and domesticate the objectives of the movement in Nigeria”.
He acknowledged that building on the momentum from the August meeting in Arusha was very astute. He expressed the support of the Africans Rising Launch Team for the #25May2017 mass mobilisation and the November launch event.
Moses Isooba, Deputy Director of Africans Rising also joined the Skype call and, urged the group to “work to make sure that all constituencies of civil society especially the trade unions and academia” are engaged and join the #25May2017 mass mobilisation.
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*Africans Rising Nigeria* *Olusola Folyan, Prof. Gabriel Umoh*
**Categories:** External, News and Media
**Tags:** Africans Rising, conference, Nigeria, Regional
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### [Africa’s industrialisation ambition in the context of climate change](https://www.africansrising.org/africas-industrialisation-ambition-in-the-context-of-climate-change/)
**Published:** October 3, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Industrial development on the African continent, as in the rest of the world, needs to move away consumer capitalism; instead production should focus on meeting people’s needs rather than wants.
**Content:**
Industrial development on the African continent, as in the rest of the world, needs to move away consumer capitalism; instead production should focus on meeting people’s needs rather than wants.
> “We should not be producing solar geysers for those that can afford the hefty price tag, we should be producing solar geysers because expecting poor people to bath in cold water in three degree weather is inhumane.”
Click the link below to read the full article in Union Solidarity International, by Aisha Bahadur
#### Africa’s industrialisation ambition in the context of climate change
Industrial development on the African continent, as in the rest of the world, needs to move away consumer capitalism; instead production should focus on meeting people’s needs rather than wants …
**Categories:** External
**Tags:** climate change, environment, green, industry, policy, ReadingList
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### [Media Release - 24 August 2016](https://www.africansrising.org/media-release-24-aug/)
**Published:** August 24, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** After two days of intense discussions, 272 delegates from 40 countries resolved to set up a new civil society network to tackle burning issues on the continent.
**Content:**
### \#AfricansRising in rousing endorsement of new civil society movement
After two days of intense discussions, 272 delegates from 40 countries resolved to set up a new civil society network to tackle burning issues on the continent.
“We need to fight for economic development that embraces social inclusion and environmental care. We have a right to the ‘better life’ our governments have promised,” participants said in the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/) issued at the end of the conference.
The movement will work towards expanding the space for civic and political action; fight for women’s rights and freedoms; focus on the right to equity and dignity; demand good governance and work towards achieving more justice in addressing the effects of climate change.
Participants agreed that intensive efforts would be made to reach out to as many people as possible.
Launch director Kumi Naidoo said it was hoped that the movement would be launched in every country to commemorate Africa Day on 25 May next year.
“We call on religious leaders to hold a day of prayer for peace, justice and dignity and for trade union leaders to organise workers on the day in some way on the shopfloor.”
Naidoo said the movement would be “built from the bottom up” and be inclusive of everyone who shared its ideals.
“Our challenges will not be resolved unless people get organised and change that.
“We can’t continue to lag in development because corrupt and inept leaders allow us to. This movement is a game-changer and we’re giving notice to everyone who wants Africa to remain a laggard that we’re not going to put up with that anymore.”
Hilma Mote of the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa and a member of the steering group noted that the overwhelming sentiment at the meeting was that Africa was facing a leadership crisis and that civil society needed to step into the breach to ensure conditions started to change soon.
***ENDS***
*Issued by:*
Africa Civil Society Initiative
C/O MS TCDC, Usa River Road, Arusha, Tanzania
Media Liaison
Sharon Chetty
**Categories:** Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** media, press
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### [The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
**Published:** August 24, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We, the citizens and descendants of Africa, as part of the Africans Rising Movement, are outraged by the centuries of oppression; we condemn the plunder of our natural and mineral resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
**Content:**
The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 – An updated vision for the Africans Rising movement
The Kilimanjaro Declaration outlines the foundational philosophy of the Africans Rising movement. It was unanimously adopted at the Validation Conference in 2016 which was attended by 272 African delegates from over 40 countries at MS TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania.
The declaration unifies all members of Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity, which was formally launched on African Liberation Day, 25 May, 2017. As our founding document, the declaration outlines our common belief in the recognition of the richness of the African continent, its people and its diaspora, and in our commitment to overcome the oppressive systems that plague African and African-descendent people.
After the first five years of the movement’s achievements, our members undertook a critical analysis of the Kilimanjaro Declaration. Through a series of regional consultations, Africans Rising members provided thoughtful feedback on how the Kilimanjaro Declaration could be revised to better fit the desires of all members of our growing movement in this changing world.
With that feedback, the Africans Rising Coordinating Collective constituted a revision team made up of members from the original Validation Conference and representatives from each region of the continent. The team was co-chaired by two of our Ambassadors, activist Jay Naidoo and Her Excellency Fatoumata Tambajang-Jallow, former vice president of The Gambia.
After several days of thorough discussions, the team produced an updated declaration,the Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0, which was presented to participants at the AAMA for consideration and adoption. It was duly adopted by the assembly on 31st August, 2022, in Arusha, Tanzania.
The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 will continue to serve as the movement’s guiding light as we work towards true African liberation. We invite you to read the declaration in full and share it with the Africans, allies and supporters you know are committed to the ideals of Pan-African unity.
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### [The Vision for Africans Rising (Early draft - August 2016)](https://www.africansrising.org/the-vision-for-africans-rising/)
**Published:** August 21, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### This document is an earlier draft of the Vision document
This document was drafted during the validation conference in August 2016. The current vision document published on the 30th September 2016 after feedback from the conference.
#### INTRODUCTION
Over the past few years various global institutions and media have repeatedly referred to the phenomenon of “Africa Rising” to describe the growth story of Africa. It is often reduced to increases in gross domestic product (GDP) of some countries. However, the celebration of this economic growth story takes place while the majority of people on the continent continue to suffer marginalisation, deep poverty and inequality. This is not the story of inclusive development that respects the culture, heritage and human rights of all African people. It is in many instances characterised by the devastation of our natural environment, the displacement of multiple communities, major land grabs and massive illicit financial flows that deprive the public purse of resources to ensure the delivery of services by governments. Indeed, the challenges we face are not that different from those of hundreds of millions of people all over the world. The current economic system is deepening inequality and the level of state capture by the 1% super wealthy in “developed” and “developing” countries.
It is against this backdrop that discussions have taken place about a new broad-based African civil society initiative that will seek justice, peace and inclusive sustainable development driven by people from below and that is not confined by borders. During these discussions, some consensus points have emerged. While these are set out below, they should not be regarded as *fait accompli* for the new civil society platform. The intention is to reflect some consensus on possible pathways towards establishing the network; what would make the processes and outcomes of this one different from previous attempts at creating civil society unity; and how consensus can be achieved.
#### CONTEXT
It is common knowledge that Africa draws its modern history from the Berlin Conference held between 1884 and 1885, which sought to legitimise control over the continent, its people and its natural resources without consulting Africans. The fact that, by 1900, European states had claimed almost 90% of the land mass, ignoring and abolishing the local autonomy and self-governance of the African people, explains why many of our countries do not make sense from a cultural, linguistic, environmental, economic, geographical, or any other perspective. They only make sense from a colonial mindset of racial superiority that reduced people to commodities that could be traded, enslaved and abused.
While this is a reality we must deal with, we as Africans must rise above that and ensure that we push for maximum, economic, social, environmental and cultural cohesion and integration. With regard to monetary union for example, we should be asking ourselves questions such as, “If Europe can have a Euro then why can’t Africa have an Afro?”
The overwhelming majority of countries are not able to stand as effective players on the global stage and, on their own, lack the bargaining power to push a continental agenda on a range of important global issues from industrial policies that see greater beneficiation of mineral resources, to tackling the effects of climate change, the reform of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions governing global rules on everything, from the financial sector to trade. We need to advocate greater regional integration and it is only a united, well-informed and organised grassroots movement underpinned by a commitment to solidarity that can champion and help realise the full potential of Africa.
It is an indictment on African civil society that we are not able to galvanise solidarity and support when activists face repression and sometimes extreme violence when campaigning for greater transparency, accountability and freedom of speech, assembly and association. Usually the first voices to raise the alarm are from outside of the continent. This allows governments to demonise and dismiss those concerns as foreign interference. If we are to achieve our vision of social progress that prioritises the basic needs of all people and espouses the environmental care that preserves our beautiful continent for future generations, we need to unite and organise a powerful pan African movement that is not restricted by colonial borders. We need to start building that future now.
Increasingly the demands by people for locally driven economic development that respects human rights, gender equity and workers rights have been met by force. The response of those in power to peace and security is greater militarisation and repression. When we measure governance, through Indexes such as that of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s Index of African Governance, we find sub-par and uneven delivery on key indices of human development. Corruption is becoming endemic and people are losing trust in the very institutions that are supposed to promote democracy.
What we need is a civil society that is independent, accountable, operates with a mandate and is sensitive to what people want. We must work to co-create the vision, strategy, leadership and tools for communities and different sectors to take up their own struggles. The role of the envisioned movement is to be one with a light touch, which is a coordinator of a network of networks rather than one that creates a new layer of bureaucracy.
We need a civil society that can robustly push governments, business and even established global and national NGOs to focus on challenges we deem critical, including demands for a fair global trading system, concrete action to address the effects of climate change and the building of a representative coalition to protect our natural resources and the environment. In this context we are prepared to work with our governments on global stages to win these battles. But it must be done within a framework that restores peace, fosters unity and deepens accountability and good governance.
Time is running out. We are already witnessing the havoc wreaked by extreme weather conditions due to climate change. Many countries are battling drought and intensifying desertification has fuelled conflicts as people fight over scarcer resources such as water, food and grazing land. Traditional livelihoods are being threatened and displacement of people is driving rapid urbanisation in many African cities that lack the resources to cope. The enormous strain on urban centres is adding to the growth in informal housing where there are numerous risks and in which health and other problems such as infant and maternal mortality are spiralling out of control.
We need a holistic approach so that the displacement and enforced migrations of people brought about by conflicts and the effects of global warming are tackled in a humane and compassionate manner. It is also important to build solidarity among people so as to prevent, for instance, the kind of xenophobic violence we have seen in South Africa over the last decade.
#### CIVIL SOCIETY POISED TO PLAY KEY ROLE
A key question is: what is civil society? It is traditionally understood to be the space between the market and the state, where citizens voluntarily associate to advance common interests through, among others, grassroots movements: non-profit organisations; faith based movements; sports organisations; cooperatives; trade unions; village committees and burial societies. But often the term “civil society organisation”, is used interchangeably with NGOs who have varying degrees of influence, access to power and financial resources. The focus of this initiative needs to ensure that civil society organisations, especially NGOs, act as catalysts and support the leadership of social and grassroots movements.
The Africa Civil Society Initiative, in its consultations starting in October 2015, involved not only respectable networks of NGOs such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of NGOs and the West African Civil Society Forum, but included the African Religious Leaders’ Council as well as the African Trade Union Congress.
The social media revolution also presents new opportunities for mobilisation and we have seen citizens effectively organise in a more informal manner. They include the anti-corruption campaign in Nigeria called ‘Enough is Enough’, ‘FeesMustFall’ in South Africa, and the resistance movements that challenged authoritarian rule in countries in North Africa, starting off in Tunisia. They all have different approaches to organising and leadership and have to be integrated into our discussions to ensure that transformative and systemic changes happen across the continent.
Our analysis of civil society today must concede that many organisations are disconnected from the very people they purport to represent and use to justify their existence and in whose names resources are raised. People have also begun to lose trust in the organisations that are designed to serve them. Our consultations have shown that there is an honest recognition of this fact and one of the questions raised about many civil society organisations – in particular about their leaders – is whether they have become part of the system they are meant to be challenging.
Is our house in order? Is the lifestyle of our leadership aligned to the people on the ground or those who dominate the system that traps so many in poverty? How do we respond to the accusation that we are part of the elite or even the top 1% in society? In order to be taken seriously by our governments, business and other players, we need to ensure that we do not replicate the behaviour of those we criticise.
We all know of people who have stayed in executive director roles for far too long or until funding runs out; are excessive in the use of resources on themselves instead of for organisational purposes; and perpetuate the culture of people only contributing to causes when paid to do so. This contradicts one of the central ideas underpinning civil society, which is the willingness of people to take voluntary action for the public good and to put their lives, their time, and their reputations on the line without necessarily expecting compensation for everything that they do.
We must also acknowledge that too often civil society organisations in Africa are influenced by external power relations. While it is not generally true that the agendas pushed by international NGOs are necessarily those of their national governments, it is still worth noting that sometimes we practice self-censorship or contort ourselves to fit into the funding guidelines of international NGOs and foundations. That then distracts us as, instead of focussing on our struggles for social justice, we redirect our energies towards fragmented projects and the kind of detailed reporting and other prescriptions merely meant to meet the narrow needs of donors.
Historically, local economies always had a marketplace for the exchange of and trade in goods and to ensure that people’s basic needs were met. In modern times, the idea of the marketplace has been hijacked and dominated by transnationals who have used their power to monopolise goods and services and to amass great power and wealth for themselves and their shareholders. In the name of globalisation local economies have been decimated, indigenous knowledge suppressed and Africans have become bystanders in development. The economy is a terrain to be contested. As the technological revolution has fundamentally transformed how we live, organise, access services and information and the way we work, we have to ask ourselves whether the benefits of this digital revolution has not, in some instances, increased inequality.
It has certainly transformed many aspects of our lives and given rise to a new sector of social entrepreneurs and communities. Therefore we must examine how we can harness new technologies and platforms so as to pressurise the business community into showing more public spiritedness and governments into supporting the growth of community-owned assets. How would we use the power of citizens to drive industrial policies and strategies that see greater beneficiation of commodities so that African economies can leapfrog into a more prosperous era in which all citizens benefit? There are cutting edge projects we can embrace, such as the decentralisation of energy ownership through renewables.
Another key question is: what kind of partnerships do we cultivate with progressive business leaders who are committed to inclusive economic growth and to opening up more opportunities for youth?
A further question: should we push for environment where-in donations by business and individuals are encouraged through tax incentives, thus ensuring that resources are mainly generated on the continent? While we should continue to harness support, including financial, from our partners internationally, we need to raise substantial funding from people, foundations and businesses on the continent. After all, our experience is that leaders always find resources to sustain their own needs and military ambitions but are often unable to finance health, education, water or other services.
While there are some battles we have won, we must, however, concede that we are still losing on many fronts and that our desire for the protection and respect of the dignity of all Africans is far from being achieved. Let us remember what Amilcar Cabral, the anti-colonial leader of Guinea Bissau, once said, “Tell no lies. Expose lies whenever they are told. Mask no difficulties, mistakes, failures. Claim no easy victories.”
We ought to reflect on how this initiative can learn from past attempts so as to rise to the challenge of building an ethical, values-driven, and effective civil society. Because it is only through commitment, dedication and a willingness to listen with humility that we will be able to lay the foundation for a better future especially for women and children.
#### THE ORGANISING APPROACH
The organising approach would be symbolic of one best described as a “starfish” instead of a “spider”. It would rely on more decentralisation, similar to that taken by the Occupy movement or the Arab resistance to dictatorship. We have access to critical technological tools that help to expose corrupt leaders and empower communities to take initiative and act on their own. Our focus would be to demystify this knowledge, innovate and make them accessible.
Some of the features of a decentralised organisational structure (starfish) that promise to serve this initiative well include:
1. The ability of decentralisation to further open up, expand, contract, rebuild and/or mutate in response to attacks because it is fluid and agile and does not rely on a head/heads for its health or survival;
2. The natural tendency for intelligence to spread throughout the organisation and not remain concentrated in any central point;
3. The capacity to spontaneously coordinate and take up issues because there is no bureaucracy and therefore catch adversaries unawares;
4. The ability to stimulate people’s interest and eagerness to contribute towards the goals of the initiative;
On the other hand, some features of a centralised organisational structure (spider) that would serve the initiative well, include:
1. Identifiable, accountable leadership that has the capacity to maintain the necessary focus, particularly at nascent stages of development;
2. A coordinating centre/headquarters and clear division of roles and responsibilities with the ability to: level the playing fields for those members who may otherwise be disadvantaged by constraints to their participation; offer confidence to stakeholders, in particular, funders operating within conventional funding systems; and
3. Identifiable membership governed by agreed policies, systems and procedures.
Whereas there are clearly synergies between the starfish organising approach and the rationale for, and ethos of the initiative, some may nevertheless argue that at the early stages of its formation, the initiative must have a hybrid nature incorporating a lot of the starfish and some of the spider characteristics.
For instance, the role of the executive director could be defined so that the incumbent serves more as a catalyst; an inspirational, collaborative peer, who acts on the basis of trust and helps establish an environment that is conducive for the initiative to authentically and consistently be a learning organisation.
The role of the board, for example, could also be catalytic and based on trust, ensuring that an appropriate ideology holds together the initiative and its self-organising teams and circles. It would respect the autonomy of members, their rights to equality and their freedom to associate and disassociate as they please. It would be important that the chairperson had excellent people skills, is visionary and possessed the energy required to champion the cause/course of the initiative. In order for decentralisation to be meaningful, it is apparent that the leadership structure must remain lean and but must instead facilitate the self-organising capacities of civil society while ensuring that a diversity of voices have fair representation. Traditional notions of a central bureaucracy that is vested with financial and other resources and distributes them as it deems fit, must be avoided. Instead a range of approaches that will facilitate access to funding sources of funding for all members should be explored.
Digitisation and other technological advances mean decentralisation can be made easier.
#### PROGRAMME OF ACTION
**Advocacy:** Mobilising solidarity when civil society is under threat in any country. This will entail liaising with external partners to ensure that their solidarity messages do not play into the hands of repressive governments and to ensure that their comments and interventions take into account the views of the communities directly affected. A civic space tracker will be required to collect and assess threats and ensure that fellow Africans stand up for those who are vulnerable. Additionally, part of our advocacy must include early warning systems; rapid responses to conflicts; and efforts to foster peace in conflict situations.
**Knowledge Curation:** The formal definition of knowledge curation is *the collection, management, sharing and inter-linkages between and within discrete and overlapping theoretical and experiential frameworks.* In practical terms this entails identifying key information that will enable effective advocacy while ensuring that the appropriate information is available using online capabilities. A key component of knowledge curation is sharing through formal and non-formal channels that recognise the prior learning in our communities while helping to empower them. Using existing tools, *Africans Rising* will seek to create dynamic online learning and information sharing platforms to help Africans learn from each other’s successes and failures.
**Leadership Development:** Africa has considerable and widespread talent. This is particularly true of young leaders who in the last decade have shown innovation in disrupting ingrained unjust practices. We need the kind of leadership that would be taken seriously now and in the future. We should seek dynamic ways to generate a large number of ethical leaders who are committed to service and who display the appropriate values, lifestyles and approach towards the initiative. Developing an inter-generational leader corps that is strategic should be the focus.
**Alliance Support:** *Africans Rising* must develop the capability to support alliances that emerge from local, national and regional struggles aimed at addressing gender inequality; inequality and poverty; mitigating the effects of climate change; defending and deepening the democratic space; and assertively tackling corruption.
**Strategic Convening:** There are many structural and systemic challenges across the continent. Many, such as land grabs, the effect of climate change, the shrinking of the democratic space and corruption, will certainly not be addressed by service delivery improvements alone. We need to get the best minds from across the continent and in the Diaspora to work together to develop plans to address them at local and continental level. Africans Rising will succeed not because of grand continental-wide campaigns but because of a multitude of smaller, locally relevant, people-driven initiatives.
### GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
#### BACKGROUND
##### For several decades there have been attempts to foster African-wide solidarity and unity, either generally or around specific issues. Alliances have attempted to coordinate and unite civil society but none of them have been successful at achieving the outcomes originally envisaged. Some of the reasons behind these historical failures include deficiencies in governance structures, resource challenges as well as leadership and management barriers. Therefore, it is critically important that the Africans Rising initiative learns from previous challenges to ensure that we do not repeat them.
Some of the major governance weaknesses were attributed to the fact that board members of African networks invariably tended to be leaders of prominent civil society organisations. Challenges therefore arose because their full-time responsibilities often left them with limited time to attend to the responsibilities of the African-wide effort. This meant that too much of the responsibilities were left with full-time staff who – as a result – tended to regard the board as a rubber-stamping mechanism. The efficacy and/or continued existence of African networks have been stifled by conflicts of interest between those of the board members’ organisation on the one hand, and the collective interests of the alliance or network on the other. The third problem was a lack of “ownership” by members due to the absence of a rigorous membership system.
Set out below, therefore is a governance framework that seeks to take into account the past failures and lessons learnt from previous attempts to establish African networks.
#### MEMBERSHIP
It is proposed that Africans Rising should be inclusive of all African citizens, civil society organisations, trade unions, faith-based organisations, social movements, cultural formations, intellectuals, non-governmental organisations, the African Diaspora and other organised citizen formations. However, while the initiative intends to be inclusive, the primary focus must be on addressing structural and systemic changes rather than primarily on service delivery. This is based on a view that improvements in service delivery alone will not address the tremendous challenges that Africans face daily given the fundamental problems associated with governance, policy development and implementation.
It must be noted that the distinction between policy development and policy implementation is quite significant because, while the African Union (AU) has developed reasonably good policies on a range of global challenges including inequality, gender equality, the environment and climate change, youth and poverty eradication, there remains a huge gap between the development of such policies and their implementation by member states. However, therein also lays the opportunity to hold national governments accountable for commitments that they have bound themselves to at the AU level. For instance, the AU Agenda 2063 includes aspirations for a peaceful, secure and integrated continent with better governance and greater democracy by 2063.
#### TOWARDS A MEMBERSHIP DRIVEN MOVEMENT
Ideally a modest membership fee must be charged based on affordability. However, no organisation must be denied membership based on financial constraints.
It is therefore envisaged that membership will span a range of categories, including; the conventional organisations that are duly constituted and registered; individual membership; African Diaspora membership; and an option of associate membership for global partners.
Appropriate internal policy guidelines must therefore be developed to make the membership system effective. This could include mechanisms that will allow for meaningful participation of informally organised movements and individuals. Though the use of social media networks is likely to help expand inclusivity and participation, policy must take into account the reality that many African citizens have limited or no knowledge of what civil society organisations are or what they do. Where they do know, there is often a lack of connection between civil society organisations and the populations they seek to serve. Civil society organisations are seen as part of the problem in some countries, and in others, as part of the elite. Most Africans are not formally part of existing civil society organisations and the absence thereof is sometimes a consequence of the shrinking of the democratic space. We must therefore aim to address the challenge of weighting the voices of more formally constituted civil society organisations against informal movements and individuals.
#### SELECTION OF THE BOARD
In the past most networks selected the board at a face-to-face Annual General Meeting (AGM). However, given the cost of travel, visa restrictions and other impediments, members of networks are often not able to physically attend such AGMs or generally constitutional meetings. To be inclusive therefore, it is proposed that a method similar to that used by the CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation in selecting their board be adopted. This approach is anchored on the following principles: (a) The right of all African organisations that meet the membership criteria outlined above to nominate candidates for the board and to be nominated to the board and (b) The provision of assurances on the integrity and effectiveness of the nominations process through the establishment of an independent nominations committee, made up of eminent individuals with an excellent track record of service to the public.
#### THE NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS PROCESS
Any African organisation meeting the membership categories above will be eligible for nomination and will also be entitled to submit a nomination. The Nominations Committee will be responsible for reviewing all nominations and drawing up a short-list of no-more than 25 (twenty-five) people for board positions which will not exceed 13 (thirteen) in number. Board members should serve no more than 2 (two) consecutive terms of no more than 3 (three) years each and will not be eligible for further re-election. The board shall be gender-balanced and representative of all 5 African regions and all major constituencies and diversities. It is proposed that a special effort should be made to include young people. Essentially, the board should as far as possible reflect the demographics of the continent.
The elections process must be done through an emailed ballot and an independent NGO with appropriate expertise in promoting free and fair elections will be given the responsibility of counting the ballots and verifying the election results. For those who do not have email access they should be able to fax their nomination forms. To be eligible to vote organisations and individuals must be registered members and must provide a membership number, which will prevent double votes.
The board will meet via conference calls and will have at least one in person meeting a year when the budget and plan for the forthcoming year is approved. The board will form a management committee made up of the board chair and vice chair, secretary and treasurer who can support the secretariat between board meetings.
A key responsibility of the board will be to appoint the executive director who will lead the secretariat staff and run the organisation.
The secretariat will serve as the interface between members and the board. Clear roles and responsibilities of the board and secretariat should be developed so that there is no confusion.
#### THE RESOURCING STRATEGY
The reality is that African civil society organisations still have a high level of dependence for resources from outside the continent. Such resourcing mainly comes from solidarity funding, international NGOs, foundations, trusts, faith-based organisations and bilateral and multilateral government support. The fact that civil society organisations are heavily dependent on foreign support means that African governments are often able to dismiss positive civil society initiatives, however legitimate and relevant, as foreign-inspired interference.
A further reality is that there is an insufficient culture of giving on the continent. We have to address the challenge of increasing the amount of philanthropic giving while raising the levels of resources available within the continent. It is therefore proposed that we adopt a strategy for the initiative to be supported primarily by resources raised by and within the African continent and the African Diaspora within five years of the launch.
It is critically important that the movement we build is not subject to accusations of being foreign-owned, foreign-inspired and/or foreign-influenced. This means that we need to explore a diversity of funding sources. This will include membership fees from people who join the movement, resources from African foundations and resources from the African Diaspora. For example, if we were able to interest one million Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora to contribute $1 a month to the movement, its financial independence would very quickly be secured. Having said that, in the initial period while the movement is being set up, we will draw on solidarity funding for that progress is made, while also aggressively looking for support from African foundations, such as the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
Resourcing the work of *Africans Rising* should be informed by a strong commitment to volunteerism, in-kind support and by encouraging existing civil society organisations to take responsibility and leadership for different aspects of work.
One of the feedbacks we received during the consultations was that some of our civil society leadership is closer to the 1% than the 99%. Given that we are concerned as civil society activists about the deepening inequality in Africa, it is important that we bear this in mind when we resource the work of Africans Rising. There were also concerns raised about the remuneration levels of international NGOs and the fact that they are able to attract some of the best talent, partly with salaries and compensation sometimes five times or more higher than what local NGO equivalents paid. It is therefore proposed that we do not try to match INGO salaries and instead go for a lean full time staff capacity which nevertheless has the competency to deliver on members’ expectations.
Given the demographic realities of Africa, we should commit ourselves to creating leadership opportunities for the large number of talented youth activists. We should have a staffing profile that reflects the demographic profile of the continent and should attract staff that is committed to the vision of African unity, integration and progress rather than those driven by compensation.
To reflect this, we propose that, for example, the executive director’s salary should be below 50 000 US dollars. Should a need be identified to have capacity in every African country to assess matters on the ground; develop and update a database of all civil society organisations; promote the idea of Africans Rising or to convene consultations, we could create an ambitious internship programme for so that talented young graduates are mentored by older civil society leaders. Such a programme could be attached to an existing organisation that could provide the support, mentorship and infrastructure for interns. This will provide important learning and leadership opportunities for young people, allow rotational leadership possibilities by stipulating a maximum of two years per intern and importantly, keep operating costs to modest and manageable levels.
### CONCLUSION
While our efforts here are building on those that have gone before us, the current moment in history calls on us to intensify our efforts towards greater democracy, greater equality and an eradication of the multiple injustices our people face across the continent. This proposal is being commended to the Africans Rising Validation Conference for consideration and discussion. It is hoped that by the end of the Validation Conference on 25 August, we will have a way forward to build the Africa our people want and deserve; one based on peace, justice and inclusive sustainable development.
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*Kumi Naidoo, Launch Director of the African Civil Society Initiative/Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Sustainable Development*
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### [Seize the moment: The Hour for African Unity & Renaissance is here!](https://www.africansrising.org/hm1/)
**Published:** August 17, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
In 2009, one of Africa’s eminent writers Ngugi `wa Thiong’o published a book titled *“Re-membering Africa”*. In that book, `wa Thiong’o portrays the various historical struggles of resistance by African people against colonialism and its aftermath. He calls on all Africans to join the project of putting Africa together, a continent that has been brutally dis-membered through systems of colonialism and its ugly offspring, imperialism. These systems have ruptured the souls, minds, and bodies of the people of this continent in the most aggressive ways.
The systematic division of Africa into colonies shows that Unity is a double-edged sword. In unity you can plan to conquer, divide, and destroy a continent. Those who colonized were united and systematic in their approach. The scars inflicted by those negative actions of unity have remained with us and continue to define the character of the African people along with the general perception of Africa to the outside world as expressed in persistent conflicts and chronic underdevelopment of the continent.
When the founders of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) met in 1963, they had one overarching goal: “to promote unity and solidarity of African States”. Over 50 years the questions are: how far have we travelled on this journey of a united Africa and how far is there left to travel?
To all these soul-searching questions, the response is clear: we have not gone that far. The destination seems far away, but reachable if we are united in our conviction that African unity is not only feasible but also possible in our lifetime.
[\#AfricansRising](https://twitter.com/helloacsi) is not just a mantra, nor a mere fashion statement. It is a genesis of a movement driven by a people who have a conviction that this beautiful continent is for all its citizens to enjoy and that its people have the capacity to manage its affairs. Africans Rising is about a people who believe that the one billion people inhabiting mother Africa deserve all things good in this life, from better leadership, better health care, better education, better roads, better working, and living conditions to an overall quality life.
I believe that with the right leadership (diverse and accountable), strong and active African states, dependable governments, the right policy mix, effective policy implementation, inclusive monitoring mechanisms, capacitated Civil Society, our continent can: be the best version of its current self and manage to reverse the sad narrative that it has been associated with.
My Africa can be the place where all girls, boys, women, men live in peace and harmony. An Africa where diversities, whether ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, tribe etc. are celebrated and not shunned.
My Africa should be able to provide hope and security to the numerous African boys and girls who are born and live in hopeless situations.
My Africa should be the place where women are safe from all forms of abuse, with their potential nurtured and promoted into actuality. My Africa should be able to provide opportunities for innovative minds and provide decent jobs to the millions of young Africans who are currently idle.
My Africa should be able to reverse the tide of migration out of the continent and prevent the millions of young people from dying in their attempts to cross various oceans in search of greener pastures.
My Africa should be the place where the free movement of people across the continent is the norm. My Africa should be the place where local entrepreneurs are supported to grow; to enable them to create much-needed sustainable jobs.
My Africa should be the place where foreign investments are accepted only on the basis of Africa’s investment priorities. My Africa should be a place where citizens and their governments say no to multinational corporate atrocities against workers, communities, and our natural environment.
The Africans Rising movement is thus a union of ordinary Africans from all walks of life who yearn to make and see the difference. It is an idea that is born out of the realization that no constituency or grouping of people can achieve this alone. Rather, it attests to the fact that meaningful struggles are sustained and victories won by those who come together in unity of purpose and with combined efforts.
I am joining this movement because I believe that Africa can and should be its best version. I am joining this movement because I want my children to seek “their better future” right here on the continent. I want my grandchildren to sing and rejoice in the fact that the ‘Grass is Greener’ right here on the continent and nowhere else. My wish is for all the African generations current and yet to be born to enjoy peaceful coexistence, unity, and prosperity right here on our soil.
The hour for African Unity and Renaissance is here. Let’s unite to rebuild and re-member this continent. Let’s seize the moment! [Join Now](http://bit.ly/KDforAll)
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[Hilma Mote](https://twitter.com/Hilma_Mote), is the Executive Director at Africa Labour Research and Education Institute
She serves on the Interim Working Group of the Africa Civil Society Initiative (ACSI)
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### [The Power of Movements – Reflections from the 2025 African Social Movements Baraza in Ghana](https://www.africansrising.org/the-power-of-movements-reflections-from-the-2025-african-social-movements-baraza-in-ghana/)
**Published:** May 24, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the 2025 African Social Movements (ASM) Baraza, held in Accra, Ghana,
**Content:**
#### The Power of Movements – Reflections from the 2025 African Social Movements Baraza in Ghana
By Ancel Langwa, Movement Building and Support Lead Officer
 Ancel Langwa, Movement Building and Support Lead Officer
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the 2025 African Social Movements (ASM) Baraza, held in Accra, Ghana, under the theme “The Power of Movements.” From the very first moment, the energy was electric! The Nkabomye Cultural Troupe opened the gathering with a vibrant, rhythmic performance that beautifully set the tone for the critical conversations and collective reflections that lay ahead.
Coumba Toure, Board Chair of Trust Africa and former Movement Coordinator at Africans Rising, officially welcomed participants with warmth and passion, sharing her joy in hosting the Baraza. In his opening remarks, Ebrima Sall, Director of Trust Africa, reminded us why the gathering mattered. He described the Baraza as a space to “affirm our commitment and strengthen the bonds that tie us together.” One message from his speech particularly struck me: ****“Movements can’t exist without solidarity.”**** This message strongly echoed one of the core programmes at Africans Rising — building solidarity among movements across the continent. Briggs Bomba, Programs director at Trust Africa, urged us to “correctly situate ourselves in the clock of history.” His call to action was clear: “We must see this moment as a chance to deepen our movements and organize collectively for the future we want”.
#### Day 1 – Building Movement Power
Day one featured engaging plenaries and group discussions that centered around how we, as Africans, can build the power of our movements. A central theme that emerged was the need for a unified agenda — the idea that we must act as one force, guided by a common vision. Several participants emphasized that we do not only need to define our route but also be intentional about how we journey together.
A particularly powerful moment for me was the call for introspection: the idea that we must be willing to hold a mirror to ourselves just as we do to systems of oppression. Listening to reflections from the Gen Z protests in Kenya later that day was equally inspiring and it involved young people reminding us that action and courage knows no age.
#### Day 2 – Pan-African Solidarity in Action
In addition to participating in the plenary discussions on day two, I joined a compelling side conversation on Pan-African Solidarity, moderated by Hardi Yakubu, Movement Coordinator at Africans Rising alongside two other comrades. During this conversation, we explored historical and contemporary examples of solidarity, and shared ideas on how we can rekindle and strengthen solidarity across movements.
This session gave me the opportunity to share lessons from Africans Rising’s solidarity actions especially our Sudan Solidarity Action and the support to Africans affected by the war in Ukraine. It was a reminder that solidarity is not just an idea but a practice and a way of showing up for each other, across borders and struggles. In Hardi Yakubu’s words , ****“What affects Africans anywhere affects all Africans everywhere”****
That evening, our discussions culminated in a Pan-African Solidarity Vigil. As we lit candles and comrades recounted the stories of lives lost in Sudan, the DRC, Cameroon, and other conflict zones, the atmosphere was deeply emotional. It was a powerful moment of solidarity and of recommitment.
#### Day 3 – Campaigning for Change
The final day of the Baraza brought new energy with ignite talks and a Campaigns Open Space, where movements shared their current efforts and rallied support. Africans Rising took the lead in the #BorderlessAfrica campaign session, using the platform to share updates on the campaign’s progress, highlight past activities, and outline our next steps. It was also a valuable moment to engage in honest dialogue around some of the common concerns and misconceptions about open borders from national security to economic fears. The level of engagement was inspiring, as activists and organizers expressed genuine interest in advancing the vision of a more connected, inclusive, and integrated Africa.
We closed the day and the Baraza on a joyful and powerful note with the Africa Without Borders Concert. Poets and musicians lit up the stage, paying tribute to our struggles, celebrating our rich cultures, and affirming our unity. I found myself dancing nonstop. It was a night filled with laughter, connection, and pure, unfiltered joy.
The 2025 ASM Baraza was more than just a gathering, it was a powerful declaration of hope, strength, and shared purpose. It reminded me that movements thrive when they are rooted in solidarity and guided by a clear vision. I returned energized and inspired, ready to carry forward this spirit in my work leading Movement Building and Support at Africans Rising.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [The Climate Movement must do more organizing than mobilizing](https://www.africansrising.org/the-climate-movement-must-do-more-organizing-than-mobilizing/)
**Published:** May 23, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Last year, farmers in my village in northern Ghana experienced perhaps the worst drought in recent times. The rains started as usual in May,
**Content:**
## The Climate Movement must do more organizing than mobilizing
Op-ed by Hardi Yakubu, Movement Coordinator, Africans Rising
Last year, farmers in my village in northern Ghana experienced perhaps the worst drought in recent times. The rains started as usual in May, farmers planted their crops expecting to go through the season as they usually do. They tilled the land, planted their seeds and expected a normal season. Well, this season was anything but normal. In August the rains suddenly stopped, and our troubles began. People lost their entire farms; maize farms being especially hit. This is important because maize is a staple crop, and most farmers are subsistence farmers who rely on it to feed their families. Losses *on* their maize farms therefore, posed a direct threat to their livelihoods. Unfortunately, this was not restricted to my village nor to just northern Ghana. Climate change has caused devastating effects on people’s lives and livelihoods everywhere across the world. In Africa, prolonged droughts have devastated agriculture and caused displacements. The Sahel region, spanning across countries like Chad, Mali, and Niger, has witnessed desertification and extreme water scarcity, driving conflicts over resources. In 2023, Africans Rising had to [organize to show solidarity with victims of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi,](https://www.africansrising.org/support-to-africans-displaced-by-cyclone-freddy/) and there were similar occurrences in other parts of the continent. Extreme weather events have become so rampant that nobody needs to be told about behavioral changes, changes in perception of the environment and how to live in harmony with it or indeed in how we produce the very essentials of life including food, water, energy and shelter. Climate change has become too obvious to require proof. We live with its effects every day.
### Climate Mobilisations are intensifying
As the effects of climate change become dire, so have efforts and campaigns become more rigorous to get the world to change course lest we all be doomed. Civil society, governments of highly at-risk countries especially in the so-called Global South, academics, indigenous people, activists etc have intensified their efforts. We lobby, protest, march, hold placards, demonstrate, organize sit-ins, flash mobs, and other direct actions to push against the financial, economic, social, political, decisions that have brought the world to the brink of this climate catastrophe and which so far show no signs of abating. Nor are these actions necessarily new. The activities of environmentally conscious activists and advocates have been part of mainstream discourse for a long time. If there is a climate movement today, it is thanks to the tireless and thankless (for the most past) work that has been done in the past by the likes of Wangari Maathai etc. And yet, things seem to be getting worse day by day. Last year (2024) was the hottest year on record; [the year before (2023) held that record earlier](https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/wmo-confirms-2024-warmest-year-record-about-155degc-above-pre-industrial-level). Scientists warned long ago that the world about the 1.5oC threshold. This was the whole idea around the Paris agreement reached some 10 years ago. Again, last year, [this threshold was breached](https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68110310?at_campaign_type=owned&at_medium=emails&at_objective=awareness&at_ptr_type=email&at_ptr_name=salesforce&at_campaign=newsbriefing&at_email_send_date=20250410&at_send_id=4038773&at_link_title=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bbc.co.uk%2fnews%2fscience-environment-68110310&at_bbc_team=crm). Clearly, things are changing but they seem to be changing for the worse. And no, I am not a half-empty-glass kind of person. I regard myself as an incurable optimist. A change agent has to be, of necessity, optimistic because you seek to change things that seem unchangeable at first, with interests behind them pushing with so much more power than you could possibly muster. But you continue to resist. That doesn’t mean one must continue to do the same thing over and over again and expect different results. That by definition is insanity, so says the popular proverb.
### Time to organize more
What must we do now? One would ask. We must ORGANIZE MORE. That is to say we must move beyond marches, press conferences, sit-ins etc and focus on organizing the deliberate, sustained process of building power and implementing long-term solutions. This doesn’t mean we should stop mobilizing. It only means mobilizing alone is not enough and must be accompanied by organizing if we are to achieve and sustain our results. Even though mobilization has helped us grab attention on the critical issues facing the world, the message remains on the surface (with the people in the climate space) and not reaching the critical mass that must be brought into the movement. Organizing is what will help us harness the power of the masses against exploitation, extraction and irresponsible profiteering.
When I talked to my father about the drought that happened last farming season, he told me that he could not remember the last time such a long dry spell had occurred. I asked him about climate change. He had heard about it and with his limited education was able to make a vague connection between the drought and the changes in weather patterns. Unfortunately, that was all he could do. And when I think about the many farmers in the village, I have no confidence that they would be able to understand our jargon let alone be persuaded to join the cause for action – the over 80% of the population who are farmers in the district. And yet they are the perfect target for organization. They have incurred personal losses. The sustainability of their entire livelihoods is threatened. They are directly affected just as we all are. At the same time, they are the target market for fossil fuel investments – energy for cooking, electricity etc. In some cases, our own actions as farmers could end up contributing to climate change, indiscriminate felling of trees for example. “Farmers” here is used just for illustration. It is the same for the majority, if not the entirety of the population, be they fisherfolk, nomadic herders, carpenters, traders, shoemakers, blacksmiths, butchers, drummers etc.
To win, we must organize this population. Deliberately. Intentionally. Strategically. It will involve consistent, regular contact through which the people can see the links between climate change and livelihoods, explained in a language they understand. Sending a message out is one thing. Reaching a particular subject with that same message repeatedly is what gets it to stick. Organizing is what makes that possible. It will help expose those whose actions are most responsible for what we are all suffering and the actions they can take to hold them accountable, while making clear little behavioural changes (even sacrifices) that everyone can make to get things in control.
Above all, it is through organizing that we can successfully generate an alternative reality. We want an end to the current system. Assuming we succeed today, what would we prefer to replace it? To make this new system worthwhile, the people who created the current system and are benefiting from it to our collective detriment cannot be the ones to dream up that new system, let alone build it. A stronger emphasis on organizing means integrating climate justice into broader struggles for socio-economic justice, human rights, ethical governance and gender justice. By organizing for systems change, we would have a good opportunity to imagine this new alternative together or at the very least create the process for that, an inclusive, participatory, people-centred process whose result would be a new reality by the people and for the people.
It is important to acknowledge that organizing for climate justice has happened and has been happening. But few of such initiatives are accompanied by comprehensive Systems Change political education and are sometimes too focused on country-specific challenges whereas this challenge is much bigger and much more connected continentally and globally.
An effective blend where mobilization helps to disrupt the status quo while organizing builds for the future can be the smoking gun we need to save our planet from the doom it is headed to.
The climate crisis is not a short-term challenge, it demands a long-term commitment. While mobilization plays a crucial role in raising awareness, true power lies in organizing. The climate movement must embrace this.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Two Realities, One Nation: Reflections on Cameroon's National Unity Day](https://www.africansrising.org/two-realities-one-nation-reflections-on-cameroons-national-unity-day/)
**Published:** May 24, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** On 20th May 2025, Cameroon celebrated the 53rd edition of its National Unity Day, a date meant to symbolize the harmony and togetherness of our nation.
**Content:**
**By Ancel Langwa, Movement Building and Support Lead Officer.**
On 20th May 2025, Cameroon celebrated the 53rd edition of its National Unity Day, a date meant to symbolize the harmony and togetherness of our nation. This year, the event was commemorated under the theme: **“Army and Nation united for a Cameroon turned towards peace and prosperity.”** But as someone from Bamenda in the Northwest Region, now living in Yaoundé, I couldn’t help but reflect on how empty that message felt for many of us.
That morning, I woke up in Yaoundé to an unusual quietness. Shops and supermarkets were shut. The streets were largely empty in the early hours, and the only sounds breaking the silence were the chirping of birds.
By mid-morning, at the 20th May Boulevard, the ceremonial heart of the day’s celebrations, large crowds had gathered, dressed in coordinated outfits, waving flags, and holding up bright signposts with slogans proclaiming national unity, peace, and patriotism. The marching bands played, and the military paraded with discipline. It all looked so grand.
I picked up my phone and called my mother back home in Bamenda(North West Region). When I asked her how her day was going, her response pierced through the illusion. The quiet I was experiencing in Yaoundé, she reminded me, was not the same kind of quiet she knew in Bamenda.
In her neighborhood, no one dared to step outside. Not for a celebration. Not even for basic necessities. The threat of violence from separatist fighters was enough to keep entire communities indoors. The soundscape she described was not birdsong but gunshots. While Yaoundé would return to its usual rhythm after 2pm, Bamenda and other parts of the Anglophone regions remained in lockdown. What the government called “National Unity Day” was just another “ghost town day” back home.
How ironic!
That painful contrast made me reflect deeply on my work and passion for African unity. I often think about what it would mean for this continent to stand as one, to collaborate, to grow together. But how can we truly speak of African unity when many of our countries are fractured within themselves?
How does a nation celebrate a National Unity Day that can’t be celebrated across the nation?
The Anglophone Crisis, which began almost nine years ago as a call for basic rights and recognition, has devolved into a protracted and senseless conflict. Thousands have been killed, displaced, and traumatized. Several local schools have been closed, villages abandoned, and dreams lost in the crossfire. This is not unity. This is a nation bleeding in silence while a parade marched through the capital and other unaffected regions.
As someone who dreams of a unified Africa, I know that unity must begin at home. We cannot march towards continental progress with internal wounds left unattended.
This is a call to the Cameroonian government, and to the leaders of Africa: the time to end this crisis is long overdue. National Unity cannot just be a slogan. It must be a reality that is lived, felt, and celebrated by all Cameroonians, not just those within the safety of some regions.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Webinar on Reparations](https://www.africansrising.org/webinar-on-reparations/)
**Published:** April 26, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In a though provoking virtual gathering on April 15, 2025, Africans from across the continent and diaspora came together for an insightful Information Session hosted by Africans Rising.
**Content:**
****Africa Rises: Redefining Justice Through Reparations****
In a though provoking virtual gathering on April 15, 2025, Africans from across the continent and diaspora came together for an insightful Information Session hosted by Africans Rising. The theme “Africa Rises: Redefining Justice Through Reparations” sparked a crucial conversation about the continent’s history, ongoing struggles, and the urgent need for collective action.
****A Necessary Path to Restoration****
Anne Osamba, Africans Rising Campaigns and Advocacy Lead, set the tone for the discussion, emphasizing that Africans Rising’s Reparations Campaign is not just about historical reckoning but a necessary path to restore African dignity and sovereignty. Eunice Adhiambo Odhiambo, a volunteer supporting the Reparations Campaign, delivered a compelling presentation that took attendees on a journey through African history, highlighting the continent’s pre-invasion sovereignty, sophisticated governance systems, and thriving trade networks.
****The Enduring Wounds of Slavery and Colonization****
The presentation also shed light on the horrors of colonization and the lasting impact of slavery and the slave trade. Odhiambo pointed out the global double standards that have seen other communities receive compensation for historical injustices while Africa continues to receive empty apologies. “Reparations are not just about money; they are about restoration, healing, and structural change,” she emphasized.
****A Call to Action****
The Information Session explored the role of African governments and the African Union, urging policy action, continental unity, and investment in community-led solutions. Attendees shared their experiences and strategies, highlighting the importance of collaboration. The gathering concluded with a unified message: “Africa will not wait any longer. Reparations are not a favour; they are a right. And the time for Reparative Justice is now.”
****Join the Movement****
As the continent rises, Africans Rising calls on individuals, organizations, and governments to mobilize, educate, resist, and restore. Whether in Nairobi or New Orleans, Lagos or London, this is a collective struggle. The time for reparative justice is now, and Africa is rising. ****Mobilize. Educate. Resist. Restore. Start where you are****.****
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Staying Connected During Internet Shutdowns: Empowering Activists in the Digital Age](https://www.africansrising.org/staying-connected-during-internet-shutdowns-empowering-activists-in-the-digital-age/)
**Published:** April 22, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** In today's digital world, the internet plays a vital role in organizing, mobilizing, and expressing dissent. However, authoritarian regimes often resort to internet shutdowns and censorship to
**Content:**
In today’s digital world, the internet plays a vital role in organizing, mobilizing, and expressing dissent. However, authoritarian regimes often resort to internet shutdowns and censorship to suppress dissenting voices. To combat this, Africans Rising recently organized a virtual training session on April 10, 2025, to equip its members with the knowledge and tools to navigate digital challenges and overcome internet shutdown issues.
The training, moderated by Ancel Langwa, Africans Rising’s Movement Building and Support Lead, and facilitated by Maurice Samba, Africans Rising’s Lead IT Officer, covered crucial topics such as:
- Understanding internet shutdowns and censorship
- Identifying triggers and patterns behind shutdowns in Africa
- Measuring and documenting shutdowns using Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI)
- The impact of shutdowns on organising, activism, and civic participation
- Strategies and tools to stay connected and raise awareness during shutdowns, including the use of VPNs
Participants engaged in interactive quizzes and a Q&A session, where they asked questions on topics such as:
- The legality of using VPNs during internet shutdowns
- Accessing blocked websites and apps during shutdowns
- Understanding IP addresses and domain names
- Recommended VPNs for secure browsing
The facilitator provided satisfactory answers and offered to share the presentation with participants for future reference.
This training is a testament to Africans Rising’s commitment to empowering its members and promoting digital resilience in the face of authoritarianism. By equipping activists with the knowledge and tools to navigate digital challenges, we can ensure that our voices are heard and our movements continue to thrive.
****Key Takeaways:****
- Internet shutdowns are a real threat to civic space and activism
- Understanding the triggers and patterns behind shutdowns is crucial to developing effective strategies
- Tools like VPNs and OONI can help activists stay connected and document shutdowns
- Digital resilience is key to promoting activism and civic participation in the face of authoritarianism.
By staying informed and equipped, we can overcome digital challenges and continue to push for positive change in our communities.
**Categories:** Blog
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### [Africans Rising calls on African Governments to End Femicide and all forms of Gender based violence](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-calls-on-african-governments-to-end-femicide-and-all-forms-of-gender-based-violence/)
**Published:** April 2, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Recalling the commitments of the Generation Equality Forum and the recently concluded Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York,
**Content:**
#### April 2nd 2025 – The Gambia: Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity Calls on African Governments to End Femicide and all forms of Gender-Based Violence.
Recalling the commitments of the Generation Equality Forum and the recently concluded Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, we urge African governments to prioritize the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and ensure justice for affected persons.
Gathered here in Pan-African solidarity, in all our diversity, we are deeply disturbed by the rising cases of femicide across the continent. We highlight the case of a 17-year-old girl *****Gaala Aden***** from Daadab Refugee Camp in Northern Kenya who was mercilessly butchered for rejecting her 54-year-old suitor. Similarly, we condemn the brutal attack on *****Mellen Mogaka***** by her in-laws in Kisii, Kenya for refusing to adhere to cultural demands. While we acknowledge the significance of culture in African societies, we firmly assert that cultural and religious practices must never be used as justifications for violating the rights of women and girls in all their diversity and multiple identities.
Our attention is also drawn to similar distressing cases in Zambia and South Africa. In particular, we call for justice for seven-year-old *****Cwecwe***** from South Africa, who was defiled and has yet received justice. Africans Rising demands that the South African government take immediate action to hold the perpetrators accountable under the law*****. #JusticeForCwecwe*****
We, therefore, call for thorough investigations, swift apprehensions, and fair judicial processes to address these horrific crimes in the affected countries. Furthermore, we urge the protection of women and girls in Sudan and the ****Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC****), who continue to suffer various forms of ****Gender-Based Violence amid ongoing conflicts****, yet receive no justice.
Africans Rising remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing gender equality and fostering solidarity among women across Africa and the Diaspora for the betterment of our continent.
****ABOUT AFRICANS RISING:****
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity (Africans Rising) is a Pan-African movement of people and organisations, working for justice, peace and dignity for all Africans wherever they live. The organisation provides a space for progressive African civil society leaders and groups engaged in various civic struggles to convene, connect, collaborate, share knowledge and build solidarity among people and across issues. Africans Rising promotes citizens’ organising and enables civic movements in their struggles for social justice.
****For more information contact:**** [****anne@africans-rising.org****](mailto:anne@africans-rising.org)
[ Download the press release ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FEMICIDE-GBV1-final-docs.pdf)
**Categories:** News and Media, Press release
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### [Planning for Change: Joining Forces with CSOs in Cameroon to Drive Climate Justice Action](https://www.africansrising.org/planning-for-change-joining-forces-with-csos-in-cameroon-to-drive-climate-justice-action/)
**Published:** April 11, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** As someone passionate about climate justice and community engagement, I was thrilled to represent Africans Rising at a critical planning meeting focused on advancing climate justice
**Content:**
### Planning for Change: Joining Forces with CSOs in Cameroon to Drive Climate Justice Action
By Ancel Langwa, Movement Building and Support Lead Officer
As someone passionate about climate justice and community engagement, I was thrilled to represent [Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/) at a critical planning meeting focused on advancing climate justice and ensuring that marginalized communities have a voice in the global climate conversation. The meeting brought together Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and networks that are part of the Cameroon Climate Justice Movement (CJM) to strategize and plan activities for the year ahead. Held in Yaoundé last month, this collaboration allowed participants to exchange ideas, align their efforts, and develop concrete plans to address Cameroon’s climate challenges. It was an invaluable opportunity to be part of a collective effort aimed at creating real, localized impact.
Helping to build movements is literally my role at Africans Rising and it was thus a privilege to co-facilitate the meeting with Dr. Juscar Ndjounguep, from AJESH (Ajemalebu Self Help)
I learnt a lot from guiding the discussions and helping harmonize diverse ideas into a clear actionable plan. One of the key things I emphasized during the meeting was the importance of aligning our climate actions with the specific challenges Cameroon faces. I stressed that it is essential for our proposed actions to directly address the country-specific climate issues, ensuring that they reflect the realities on the ground and can make a real, localized impact.
For me, this meeting was more than just a planning session. It was an invaluable space for CSOs and networks from across Cameroon to come together and align their efforts, ensuring that our work was not only strategic but also deeply connected to the communities that are already feeling the devastating effects of climate change. We spent time engaging in dynamic, forward-thinking discussions that focused on how to create meaningful change in these vulnerable communities.
#### Key Outcomes and Themes for 2025
The meeting resulted in a variety of great ideas from the different working groups, which we grouped into four key themes that will guide the Cameroon Climate Justice Movement’s activities for the upcoming year. After the meeting, a committee was formed to review these ideas and develop a unified action plan and roadmap. I’m excited to be a part of this committee and help shape the final plan as we move forward.
The four major themes that emerged are central to both the immediate and long-term goals of the movement:
- ****Advocacy:**** We’ll focus on raising awareness and influencing policy at both the national and international levels to ensure that climate justice remains a central issue on Cameroon’s political agenda.
- ****Climate Resilience:**** This theme is about strengthening local communities so they can better withstand the effects of climate change. Through education, capacity-building, and sustainable practices, we aim to protect livelihoods and ecosystems.
- ****Climate Finance:**** Advocating for and securing funding for climate initiatives is crucial. We will work to ensure that financial resources reach the communities most affected by climate change—particularly those that are marginalized and vulnerable.
- ****Alternative Support Activities for Indigenous People and Local Communities:**** This involves developing support initiatives that offer alternatives to communities suffering from the impacts of climate change, especially Indigenous and local groups. These initiatives will focus on preserving Indigenous knowledge, traditional practices, and the natural resources that are vital to their cultures and livelihoods, such as medicinal plants and sacred sites.
Africans Rising’s involvement in these conversations and the ongoing work of the Cameroon Climate Justice Movement is something I’m deeply proud of. We believe that climate change is not just an environmental issue—it’s a political, social, and economic issue that requires collective action at all levels. Moreover, it is fundamentally a feminist issue, as women and marginalized groups are often the most affected by climate impacts and should therefore be central to the conversation.
I’m excited about the plans we’ve laid out and look forward to continuing to work alongside the Cameroon Climate Justice Movement and our partners to bring these plans to life. Together, we can ensure that the voices of vulnerable communities are not only heard but acted upon in meaningful and impactful ways.
**Categories:** Activities Report, Documents, Reports and Publications
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### [Africans Rising Calls for Immediate Conflict Resolution in South Sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-calls-for-immediate-conflict-resolution-in-south-sudan/)
**Published:** April 7, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Peace, Justice, Dignity, and Unity, together with its members, is deeply concerned about the escalating political crisis in South Sudan.
**Content:**
#### Africans Rising Calls for Immediate Conflict Resolution in South Sudan
Africans Rising for Peace, Justice, Dignity, and Unity, together with its members, is deeply concerned about the escalating political crisis in South Sudan.
South Sudan is a nation of immense potential, but the actions of the current government and opposition leaders are posing a dangerous threat to the lives, properties, and aspirations of its South Sudan citizens and other Africans who aspire for a better future of the Country development-wise.
We recognise the peace, governance and democratic practices that have been going on since the signing of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) -2018 and the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity, these efforts must not be set aside, turning South Sudan into another example of an African country descending into crisis and eroding democracy on the continent.
In light of this, we are urging the Transitional Government of National Unity to take the following actions to ensure swift and lasting peace in South Sudan.
- ****Uphold and respect the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS):**** With the success achieved through this agreement, the ruling government must not deviate from this critical framework, which the people of South Sudan have embraced. This agreement remains the cornerstone and hope of stability and reconciliation for the country.
- ****End Arrests and Detention of Opposition Members:**** We are urging the ruling government to end the arrest and public humiliation of opposition members, including First Vice President Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon and other associates. These actions will only increase tensions and mass atrocities among the South Sudanese communities and jeopardise the success of the 2018 peace agreements, which will stifle the democratic progress South Sudan has made so far.
- ****Cease Ongoing Military Confrontations and Chemical Weapon Use:**** We demand an immediate halt to military operations, including collaboration with foreign countries’ military forces. These actions have also been coupled with the use of chemical weapons on civilians and other political opponents, according to the report by “World Without War”. These acts violate human rights and continue to undermine the peace South Sudan has enjoyed in recent years.
- ****Engage Regional and Continental Bodies:**** We are calling for the ruling government to effectively engage with the African Union, Intergovernmental Authority in Development-IGAD, the East African Community, and other international bodies that have offered their intellectual support to help resolve the crisis. We welcome the decision of the African Union on deploying the Panel of the Wise and we recognise their interventions and hope they can mediate and resolve issues among the parties involved in this matter through amicable dialogue and uphold human rights.
- ****Foster Political Will and Civic Engagement:**** Africans Rising is encouraging the Transitional Government of National Unity to ensure there is no effort to discourage civic engagement from citizens, who are the major stakeholders in their country’s affairs. Without providing assurances to the voices of South Sudanese citizens, their contributions may be overlooked, making it essential that solutions reflect the will of the people
- ****Provide Transparent Updates:**** We encourage the Transitional government of National Unity to provide regular updates on the progress, milestones and plans being implemented to prevent and end the emerging conflict.
The loss of lives and destruction of property, as seen in other conflicts across the continent and the world, must not become the legacy of the current South Sudan. Therefore, Africans Rising stands resolute in advocating for a peaceful, just, and dignified resolution to secure a future where South Sudanese can thrive for generations to come.
We call on all stakeholders to act with urgency and unity to uphold the 2018 peace accord, advance transparency and hold the perpetrators of mass violence and atrocities accountable for their actions and safeguard the nation’s path to development, prosperity and sustainable peace.
1. Pan – African Peacemakers Alliance – PAPA
2. Talent Initiative for Development-TIDE
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Honoring the Past, Demanding Justice: Africans Rising Calls for Reparations](https://www.africansrising.org/honoring-the-past-demanding-justice-africans-rising-calls-for-reparations/)
**Published:** April 1, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The history of slavery and slave trade is one of the activities that greatly dehumanised the black race and Africans as a whole. Our forefathers were treated as less humans,
**Content:**
#### Honoring the Past, Demanding Justice: Africans Rising Calls for Reparations
The history of slavery and slave trade is one of the activities that greatly dehumanised the black race and Africans as a whole. Our forefathers were treated as less humans, battered and forced to work extremely hard under difficult conditions in European plantations. In commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade on March 25, 2025, Africans Rising hosted a powerful webinar. The event brought together stakeholders from across Africa and the Diaspora to discuss the need for reparations as a crucial step towards justice and healing.
The webinar featured notable speakers, including ****Oyoo Sungu, Brenda Wanjiru, Prince Ayanda Manala Sibindi, Kimberly Poole, and Dr. Clarence Jackson.**** They explored the complexities of reparations, including the history of invasion and organised crimes against humanity inflicted upon Africans. The impact of colonialism on African identities and cultures, and the role of language in colonisation and domination.
The speakers emphasised that reparations are not just about financial compensation, but encompasses honest acknowledgement of wrongdoing, sincere formal apologies, return of stolen artifacts and cultural symbols. Repatriation of remains and descendants of slaves to Africa, policy reforms, cultural restitution, and systemic change to correct historical injustices.
The webinar achieved several objectives, including honoring victims of the slave trade, educating and raising awareness, advocating for reparations, and fostering Pan-African solidarity. Africans Rising remains committed to ensuring that the call for justice and reparative action is realised. The fight for reparations is not just about the past; it is about correcting present inequalities and securing a just future.
The event concluded with a call to action, including:
- Strengthen advocacy for policies and frameworks that recognize and address historical injustices.
- Empower communities through education and awareness-raising initiatives.
- Forge solidarity among activists, policymakers, and scholars to demand justice and reparations.
- Support the creation of an Africans People’s Commission on Reparations to pursue reparative justice for Africans.
****Key Takeaways:****
- The legacy of slavery and colonialism continues to impact African identities, cultures, and economies.
- Language plays a crucial role in colonization and domination, and indigenous languages must be promoted and preserved.
- Pan-African solidarity is essential in the fight for reparations and justice.
**Categories:** Blog, Webinar
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### [The Value of the African Union](https://www.africansrising.org/the-value-of-the-african-union/)
**Published:** February 14, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The AU is hosted a major meeting on February 11 to address the situation in Sudan. For the past year and more, Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal armed conflict which has cost thousands of lives and displaced millions and turned many into refugees.
**Content:**
#### The Value of the African Union
By: Madi Jobarteh
The AU is hosting a major meeting on February 11 to address the situation in Sudan. For the past year and more, Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal armed conflict which has cost thousands of lives and displaced millions and turned many into refugees. Meantime, in the DRCongo, a forgotten war has been raging for more than a decade without an end in sight. The Sahel regions as well as in the north of Africa, armed conflicts continue unabated.
Where there are no armed conflict, autocratic, self-perpetuating and corrupt regimes and presidents are scattered all over the continent. Yet, the region has a body, the AU and its regional blocs created purposely for creating and building democratic governance, ensure peace and generate social and economic prosperity for African people.
Given the status quo, it is utterly pathetic that the AU cannot silence guns throughout Africa. Since its founding in 1963, there has been no single day that guns have not been firing on the continent. This is a gross failure of the AU which is what must be addressed first and foremost.
The AU has all the necessary instruments and institutions to guarantee good governance, protection of human rights, ensuring citizen participation and create economic prosperity for Africans. Yet, AU leaders continue to fail to adhere to the norms and standards of these instruments. Not only presidents seek to entrench themselves in power, but also lead very corrupt and ineffective regimes while fomenting division and disunity in their countries.
Otherwise how could AU allow Sudan to drop to this deplorable situation after the gallant Sudanese citizens ousted the autocratic regime of Omar Bashir more than a decade ago? In the first place a regime like that of Bashir should not have emerged in any country if the AU was fit for purpose. Unfortunately such regimes are scattered across the continent led by such presidents as Paul Biya, Museveni, Obiang, and Eyadema.
The failure of the AU is most saddening where even those countries that are said to have taken the democratic path in electing leaders only to see them employ autocratic methods of governance. From Kenya to Nigeria, Senegal to Ghana, Rwanda to Guinea Bissau, Gambia to Angola, we have seen how democratically elected leaders undermine democracy thereby endangering peace, stability and prosperity.
Thanks to Ghanaians and Senegalese, the corrupt Sall and Ado regimes were kicked out. But in Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali and Guinea, the failure of democratically elected governments led to coups while the AU and its regional blocs look upon, helplessly. This raises questions as to whether the AU is competent enough to lead and save the continent?
In contrast, the EU won a Nobel prize in 2012 precisely for successfully attaining peace and reconciliation and democracy and human rights in Europe. The Nobel committee said the prize signifies the stabilizing part played by the EU to transform most of Europe from a continent of war to a continent of peace. From 1945 to 2012, the EU ensured that democracy, good governance and sustainable development prevailed across most of Europe.
What about the AU?
Since 1963, the continent has been mostly preoccupied with civil wars, military coups, dictatorships, corruption and human rights violations perpetrated by state parties mainly. These regimes have only succeeded in producing, consistently, widespread poverty, deprivation, inequality, injustice, refugees and poor social services.
Therefore, what is the value of the AU? Indeed it is a well funded organization with all the necessary infrastructures and well paid technocrats. But what has it produced for Africa?
The success of the AU should not be measured in its peacekeeping efforts. The AU is not a crisis management organization. Rather, the AU is created to prevent crisis from erupting in the first place. The AU is established purposely to build, produce, transform, and sustain a peaceful, stable and prosperous Africa, today and in the future. Sixty two years later, has this mission been achieved? No.
**Categories:** Blog, News and Media
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### [Statement by Africans Rising on the Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo](https://www.africansrising.org/statement-by-africans-rising-on-the-crisis-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/)
**Published:** January 30, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising, a Pan-African movement committed to unity, justice, peace, and dignity, together with its members expresses profound concern over the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
**Content:**
#### Statement by Africans Rising on the Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
January 30, 2025
Africans Rising, a Pan-African movement committed to unity, justice, peace, and dignity, together with its members expresses profound concern over the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Recent reports indicate the escalation of the decades-old conflict that has engulfed the eastern region of DRC leading to significant civilian casualties, mass displacements, destruction of properties and cuts in communication.
The humanitarian implications of this conflict are dire. Hospitals in Goma are overwhelmed with casualties, and essential services have been severely disrupted. The displacement of thousands exacerbates an already critical situation, with millions of people internally displaced across the DRC due to ongoing conflicts.
The gravity of this conflict and the resulting humanitarian crisis calls for immediate action and solidarity from all Africans. We urgently call upon the United Nations, African Union (AU), Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) to:
- ****Facilitate Immediate Ceasefire Negotiations:**** Engage all conflicting parties to establish an immediate ceasefire, ensuring the protection of civilians and the cessation of hostilities.
- ****Investigate Root Causes of the Conflict:**** Investigate and address the underlying political, economic, and historical drivers of the conflict through inclusive dialogue and accountability measures.
- ****Investigate External Involvement:**** Conduct thorough investigations into allegations of external support to armed groups, particularly the reported backing of M23 by neighbouring countries, and hold accountable those found complicit.
- ****Release of Activists & Human Rights Defenders:**** Immediate and unconditional release of activists and human right defenders who are currently detained for their work to promote unity, justice, peace and dignity.
In light of this, we appeal to humanitarian organisations to join hands in providing immediate assistance to the displaced populations, including shelter, food, medical care, and psychosocial support.
It is sad that fellow African countries notably Rwanda and Uganda are perceived to be fuelling this conflict, in some cases acting with external actors from Europe, America, Russia, China and Israel who wish to perpetually plunder DRC and Africa’s mineral resources. We call on all such negative actions to cease. This clearly demonstrates the urgent imperative for African unity. With a united Africa, there will be no frontier conflicts between African countries because we will all just be Africans dealing with our issues as one.
We would also like to encourage the initiation of programs that promote sustainable development, resilience, and peace-building within the DRC and its neighbouring countries.
The people of the DRC have endured prolonged suffering due to cyclical violence and instability. The international community must act decisively to address the root causes of this crisis and support the Congolese people in their pursuit of lasting peace and dignity.
Africans Rising stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the DRC and remains committed to advocating for justice and human rights across the continent.
[ Download and share the statement here ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Statement-by-Africans-Rising-on-the-Crisis-in-the-Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-DRC.pdf)
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
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### [First-Ever Borderless Africa School Club Launched in Ghana](https://www.africansrising.org/first-ever-borderless-africa-school-club-launched-in-ghana/)
**Published:** November 14, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** History was made on November 12, 2024, as the first-ever Borderless Africa Student Club debuted at the University of Media, Arts and Communications in Ghana.
**Content:**
History was made on November 12, 2024, as the first-ever Borderless Africa Student Club debuted at the University of Media, Arts and Communications in Ghana. This pioneering initiative, inspired by Africans Rising’s Borderless Africa Campaign, aims to promote African unity, free movement, and integration. The event was witnessed by two Africans Rising’s staff, the movement coordinator, Hardi Yakubu and the Engagement and Collaboration Officer, Prince Akpah.
The objective of the club as emphasised by the club President Mrs. Clarissa Bandoh, is that “Borderless Africa is about rediscovering our African identity and building a future without barriers. Our strength lies in unity.”
The club’s strategies include:
- Community engagement initiatives
- Peace campaigns
- Virtual talks on African unity and leadership
- Workshops and panel discussions
- Cultural events
- Social media activism
- High school quizzes promoting African heritage
**Funding and Sustainability**
The club will rely on member contributions, small fundraisers, sponsorships, and social media partnerships to ensure affordability and inclusivity.
**Campaign Background**
The Borderless Africa Campaign emerged from the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) in Arusha, Tanzania in August 2022. The campaign seeks to:
- Abolish intra-African visa requirements
- Ratify and implement the AU protocol on free movement
- Introduce a common African passport
- Foster trade and global African connectivity
**Categories:** Borderless Africa, Campaigns and Advocacy
---
### [The Future-Dreaming Workshop Series](https://www.africansrising.org/the-future-dreaming-workshop-series/)
**Published:** October 30, 2024
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising true to its contribution to movement building and support, is currently engaging its members in a bold exploration of what an ideal future for
**Content:**
Following the successful All African Movements Assembly (AAMA) in August 2024 in Accra, energised with insightful discussions, Africans Rising true to its contribution to movement building and support, is currently engaging its members in a bold exploration of what an ideal future for Africa could look like. This is being done through The Future-Dreaming Workshop Series, an initiative by Africans Rising in collaboration with Pierre Christophe Gam, an architect, a future dreaming researcher and the founder of TOGUNA World.
At the core of this workshop series is the future-dreaming ritual, created by polymath artist Pierre-Christophe Gam.
[ To learn more, Click here ](http://www.togunaworld.com)
Speaking during the introductory session of the workshops on Monday 28th October 2024, Pierre Christophe, said the goal of the training is to build the Africa we want. We can not only be reactive but start taking action because if we are only reactive that will mean you have someone on your neck but you can’t take action.
Embarking on the Future Dreaming Ritual, on the TOGUNA WORLD, Pierre Christophe presented a shrine depicting the larger picture of the Africa we want where Africans live together. This he said is designed to help us envision disciple visions of the future. The ritual draws wisdom from **“IFA”** , an ancient spiritual Yoruba tradition from West Africa, but a science and a philosophy of life. IFA provides a unique path to understanding the creation of our physical world.
 Pierre-Christophe Gam
According to IFA, everything stems from an original primordial energy and the path to true satisfaction and fulfilment in life lies in 5 essential pillars:
1. Ce-Meji – the Body
2. Ka-Ogbe- the Mind
3. Gbe-Meji- the Spirit
4. Sa-Meji – the Heart
5. Yeku-Meji – the Soul
Each of these pillars is responsible for the transformation of energy into matter providing 5 fundamental aspects of human life on earth as co-creators of our materials world. Everything that exists in the world is a co-creation between humans and nature. Everything we see around us was once an idea that became a reality. So, to create the future, we must first imagine it.
Pierre Christophe went on to explain the **“ILE-IFE”,** a short philosophical tale that explores the origins of human civilization. Following the tale, he invited participants to reflect on five questions, each aligned with one of the pillars of IFA. The questions he said are to serve as a guide in imagining Africa’s future:
- How will we Eat?
- How will Play?
- How will we Dream?
- How will we Love?
- How will we Pray?
The virtual workshop series is being held via Zoom in both English and French. Through the discussions, inspiration will be drawn on the collective wisdom and experiences of our diverse community to shape a vision for Africa that reflects our shared values and aspirations. The insights gathered will be compiled into a comprehensive report, which will serve as a guiding document for future actions.
The workshops will go on in 6 sessions, including the Introductory session and will run from October 28th to November 16th, 2024 on each of the five questions: How will we Eat, Play, Dream, Love, Pray?
Topic Language Date Time Eat English Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:00 AM WAT French Friday, November 1, 2024 10:00 AM WAT Play English Monday, November 4, 2024 10:00 AM WAT French Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:00 AM WAT Dream English Thursday, November 7, 2024 10:00 AM WAT French Friday, November 8, 2024 10:00 AM WAT Love English Monday, November 11, 2024 10:00 AM WAT French Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:00 AM WAT Pray English Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:00 AM WAT French Friday, November 15, 2024 10:00 AM WAT
**Categories:** Events, Webinar
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### [Arusha Conference Gallery](https://www.africansrising.org/conference-pics-22nd-august/)
**Published:** August 22, 2016
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
      [ Click here to see the conference photo gallery ](http://www.africans-rising.org/conf-gallery/)
**Categories:** Activities Report, Reports and Publications
**Tags:** photos
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### [Africans Rising Launches the Activism in the Digital Era Program](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-activism-in-the-internet-era-programme/)
**Published:** October 25, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The Internet has revolutionized the way people organize around the world to demand accountability, equality and the respect of their rights. It is now a tremendous duty for all of us to learn about how to protect our digital rights as they continue to be violated all across the continent.
**Content:**
We will be launching the pilot edition of Africans Rising’s training program on **Digital Security** this coming November. The Internet has revolutionized the way people organize around the world to demand accountability, equality, and the respect of their rights. On the African continent, although one can command the positive role internet has played in giving citizens a voice, there is a worrisome effort by governments to infringe on citizens’ freedom of speech and access to information. We have been witnessing increasing governmental surveillance, an absurd enacting of taxes of social media users, wide internet shut-downs, and the arbitrary detention of activists who boldly voice out their opinions online. It is now a tremendous duty for all of us to learn about how to protect our digital rights as they continue to be violated all across the continent.
With the Activism in the Digital Era Program, Africans Rising aims to support African activists by strengthening their digital resilience and equipping them with technical tools and resources to safeguard their digital space. In this one-week curriculum, activists will obtain intensive training on digital security and will meet with some of the most tactical activists from across the continent. The program will provide a space for co-learning and collaboration on how to effectively use the Internet to advance human rights, democracy and accountability. The selected participants will be trained on **Digital Security**, **Digital Literacy**, **Threat Models & Countermeasures,** and **Online anonymity**. They will also be provided with the necessary resources to be safe and secured online as they continue their activism work.
The training will be conducted in two modules: French and English. The French session will commence from **November 21 to 24, 2018** and the English Session from **November 26 to 29, 2018**. The training will be held in Arusha, Tanzania and participants will be lodged at the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS-TCDC).
To register for the Activism in the Internet Era programme, fill out **[this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1CKXXazrNLpKuS4adjwxSSDlxLS2s69COKHLA-ZCCFyo/edit?ts=5bcfc675)** by **November 5th**, 2018.
The retained candidates will be notified by no later than November 10th, 2018.
**Special Notes:**
Africans Rising will cover the cost of the training and accommodation of the trainees.
Africans Rising will not cover travel costs to Tanzania but will cover ground transportation from Kilimanjaro Airport to MS-TCDC.
**Categories:** News and Media, Press release
**Tags:** #anticorruption #anticorruptionsquad #independent #activism
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### [Voting Instructions](https://www.africansrising.org/voting-instructions/)
**Published:** November 1, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[Documents](https://www.africansrising.org/category/reports/documents/) [Elections](https://www.africansrising.org/category/elections/) [Reports and Publications](https://www.africansrising.org/category/reports/)
# Voting Instructions
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) November 1, 2018March 5, 2024
After a consultative engagement and a purposive Nominees’ engagement, Africans Rising has endeavoured to open voting for the Coordinating Collective Election to all the Africans Rising’s registered members. Every one of you has an opportunity to vote and share Africans Rising’s leadership and we are more than excited to have you join this process. You will receive your unique code from EISA which will allow you to vote for 9 or fewer nominees by **November, 30th, 2018.**
If you know someone who is interested in voting but is not currently a member of the movement, please encourage them**[ to register ](https://www.africans-rising.org/membership-form/)**by **Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at 12:00 GMT** in order to receive their unique codes and proceed to vote before the end of the voting period.
If you have already registered to vote, it’s time for you to decide the future of our Pan-African future by electing passionate leaders who will shape Africans Rising’s upcoming commitments and efforts! With 46 Coordinating Collective Nominees, Africans Rising is excited to announce that the voting will open on **Tuesday, November 6th 2018** and close on **November 30th, 2018 at midnight SAST**. You may get to know the CC nominees **[here](https://www.africans-rising.org/cccandidates-2018)** and find the Electoral Roll **[here](https://www.africans-rising.org/2018/10/30/electoral-roll-2018/)** in order for you to verify your information and eligibility to vote. You may cast your vote electronically via the online voting system or by email. If a member uses both methods to vote – only the vote received first will be considered and all others will be discarded so there are no duplicate votes on the system.
#### **How to vote using the online system:**
1. Between 6 November and 30 November 2018, **[click here](https://www.eisaict.org.za/Africans-Rising/Landing.aspx)** to vote in the 2018 Africans Rising Coordinating Collective election.
2. Enter your email address.
3. Enter in the one-time password (OTP) you received via email – if you did not receive an OTP via email, click the “Resend OTP” button. This OTP is randomly generated and secure. Remember that your OTP is only valid for one vote, so please don’t share it with anyone.
4. Click “Login”
5. On the ballot screen make your selection by clicking in the box next to the candidate of your choice.
6. You may select **NINE (9)** or less candidates.
7. If you select more than nine candidates, the system will display an error message and will not allow you to proceed to the next step.
8. After making your candidate selection, click the “Confirm” button.
9. Your selected candidates will be displayed.
10. If you made a mistake while completing the voting process, you can click “Change Selection” and restart the process.
11. You may abstain from voting by not selecting any candidates and simply clicking the “Confirm” button.
12. Click “Confirm” to complete the voting process. Once you “Confirm” your final selection you cannot change your selection.
13. You will receive a badge as confirmation of your vote.
14. **Please note:** The system will reject any subsequent attempts after you complete your first vote.
15. **Please note:** No duplicate votes will be allowed. The system will display the following message in the event of duplicate votes: “*You have already submitted a vote”*
**How to vote using email:**
1\. [Download](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AR-Ballot.docx) and print the ballot paper from Africans Rising website. [ Ballot here](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AR-Ballot.docx)
2. Select the candidates by making a cross “X” next to the candidates of your choice.
3. Email to by the closing date and time of 30 November 2018 at midnight SAST.
**IMPORTANT NOTES**
- Ballot papers may not be couriered or sent via post.
- The profile of candidates was published on the Africans Rising website and is attached to the ballot paper.
- The ballot paper is by surname and in strict alphabetical order.
- Place a cross (x) only on the ballot paper next to the candidate of your choice. No other mark will be accepted on the ballot paper.
- You may vote for NINE (9) or less but not more than nine (9) candidates.
- A ballot paper is deemed spoilt if:
o The ballot paper has more than the required number of crosses (x).
o Any mark is made on the ballot paper other than the crosses in favour of the candidates for whom the member votes
- Counting of votes will take place at the EISA Johannesburg office in the presence of observers.
- If you do not receive your code, make sure to check your SPAM folder in your inbox or resend the code to your email [**here.**](https://www.eisaict.org.za/Africans-Rising/Landing.aspx)
We have learned a great deal throughout the first election in Africans Rising’s history and we are deeply grateful for your honest feedback and genuine interest in being part of establishing an all-inclusive and democratic process that will ensure our that movement is abiding by the values of the [Kilimanjaro Declaration!](https://www.africans-rising.org/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)
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### ["La tristesse et les regrets" du roi Charles sont dénués de sens s'ils ne s'accompagnent pas d'excuses formelles et de réparations pour les crimes historiques.](https://www.africansrising.org/king-charles-sorrow-and-regret-are-meaningless-unless-they-are-linked-with-formal-apology-and-reparations-for-historical-crimes/)
**Published:** November 1, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising salue la visite du monarque britannique, le roi Charles III, au Kenya, à l’occasion de son premier voyage en Afrique depuis son accession au trône. Dans son discours, le roi a exprimé “ses profonds regrets et sa tristesse” face aux crimes commis par son pays à l’encontre des peuples Africains. Le roi doit clairement comprendre que l’expression de ses regrets n’a aucun sens s’il ne présente pas des excuses formelles et ne verse pas de réparations pour les crimes commis, dont il reconnaît l’existence, à savoir l’esclavage, le colonialisme et le néo-colonialisme.
Le Kenya était l’un des lieux où la brutalité et la violence des crimes coloniaux britanniques en Afrique se manifestaient de manière flagrante. Nous nous souvenons de la répression du mouvement Mau Mau au Kenya, une organisation de défense de la liberté qui luttait contre l’occupation oppressive et violente de leur terre. But this was neither isolated in its occurrence nor exceptional in its brutality. Pendant des siècles, l’empire colonial britannique a exploité, pillé nos terres, violé nos femmes, tué nos enfants et déshumanisé nos peuples, aussi bien à l’intérieur qu’à l’extérieur de l’Afrique. Les horreurs de l’esclavage et son héritage permanent dans les institutions, les structures et les systèmes aux niveaux national et international nous rappellent constamment les crimes historiques de l’empire. Ce sont des crimes qui ne pourront jamais être oubliés sur l’autel des ouvertures symboliques destinés à se servir des régimes marionnettes pour assainir cette relation et tromper nos peuples, quel que soit le nombre de tapis rouges que leurs marionnettes déploient pour eux.
Les peuples africains, sur le continent et dans la diaspora, sont unis dans leur demande de restitution, de réparation et de responsabilisation pour les crimes historiques et actuels que sont l’esclavage, le racisme, le colonialisme et le néocolonialisme.
Africans Rising, à travers sa campagne, [\#ReRightHistory](https://www.africansrising.org/rerighthistory/) a écrit à feue la reine Élisabeth, mère et prédécesseur du roi Charles qui était venu en visite. Cette lettre a été hissée sur les murs du Parlement par des activistes courageux qui ont dû faire face à différents types de harcèlement juridique. Le monarque actuel a une occasion unique de répondre aux demandes et aux exigences des peuples africains. Nous réitérons les demandes de cette lettre de novembre 2020 comme suit :
- Reconnaître et accepter la responsabilité des dommages et des pertes de vies humaines causés par l’esclavage et le colonialisme
- Présenter des excuses officielles pour les crimes et atrocités commis pendant la période coloniale.
- Réparer les injustices historiques et l’esclavage
- Restituer les œuvres d’art volées
La satisfaction de ces demandes sera un bon premier pas vers un avenir de respect mutuel et de relations cordiales. Sans quoi cette visite ne serait qu’une ruse de plus pour servir les intérêts de l’empire et poursuivre l’exploitation, à laquelle nous nous devons, en revanche, de résister.
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, KingCharles, ReRightHistory
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### [Reconstitution of Governance Structure - New Coordinating Collective takes office](https://www.africansrising.org/reconstitution-of-governance-structure-new-coordinating-collective-takes-office/)
**Published:** September 20, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[**(September 18, 2023) –** ](mailto:media@africans-rising.org)[Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace & Dignity](https://www.africansrising.org/about/) has concluded the process of constituting its Coordinating Collective for the 2023-2025 term. The process, which started with open nominations, popular, free, fair and transparent elections concluded with the inaugural meeting in Accra, Ghana. The meeting followed one month of virtual orientation of the newly elected members. This completes a major milestone in the transition timeline.
In line with Article 7 of Africans Rising’s Constitution, CC leadership was chosen as follows;
- Mutemi wa Kiama (Co-Chair),
- Milouda (Co-Chair) and
- [Nalucha Bernadette Nganga (Treasurer)](mailto:media@africans-rising.org)
Sadly, as we announced, Milouda Bouichou has transitioned to join our ancestors. The secretariat will share communication subsequently on the way forward.
The Coordinating Collective also includes the following members:
**Lucky Ninsiima** (Uganda, East Africa), **Laura Tandungang** (Cameroon, Central Africa), **Brian Kayongo** (Zambia, Southern Africa), **Nandini Tanya Lallmon** (Mauritius, Southern Africa), **Salma Hossein**i (Egypt, North Africa), **Sandrine Diribe** (Cameroon, Central Africa), **Jonas Ndubisi Promise** (Nigeria, West Africa) and **Grace Atuhaire** (Germany, Diaspora).
**Brief profiles of CC leadership**
**Mutemi wa Kiama – Co-Chair,** (Kenya, East Africa) – is a Pan-Africanist, Revolutionary & Community Organizer, a movement building consultant and social entrepreneur for common good or or #UTU (our humanness) with Mzalendo Halisi Foundation. He is mainly to be found organizing in the Kenyan Province of Africa.
**Nalucha Bernadette Nganga – Treasurer,** (Zambia, South Africa) – is a Development practitioner with 15 years’ experience in non-profit development work including program development, strategic planning, fundraising, project management, financial and donor Management.
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### [Déclaration: Milouda Bouichou - Une grande révolutionnaire, Son héritage se perpétue !](https://www.africansrising.org/rip-miloudabouichou/)
**Published:** September 7, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Nous avons la profonde douleur de vous annoncer le décès de notre camarade bien-aimée et coprésidente du collectif de coordination (conseil d’administration) de Africans Rising, Dr Milouda Bouichou. La triste nouvelle est survenue le 4 septembre 2023, après une courte période de maladie. Dr Milouda était une panafricaniste, féministe, activiste, combattante engagée, un soldat de la révolution et de la lutte pour l’unité Africaine. Milouda avait été réélue pour une seconde et dernière fois au sein du Collectif de coordination en tant que co-présidente il y a quelques semaines.
Milouda était une analyste de données originaire du Maroc. Elle était titulaire d’un doctorat en mathématiques et d’un diplôme d’ingénieur en statistiques et économie appliquées. Elle possédait une grande expérience et des connaissances dans le domaine de l’éducation des médias et de l’information, de l’accès universel à la technologie numérique, du cyberespace, des droits de l’homme en matière de numérique, de l’engagement des jeunes et de l’utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour la recherche et le développement.
C’est une grande perte pour le continent africain, le mouvement Africans Rising et la lutte révolutionnaire pour l’unification de l’Afrique. Nous lui rendons hommage en poursuivant ce pour quoi elle s’était fermement engagée.
Le bureau exécutif de Africans Rising est en contact avec sa famille pour l’organisation des funérailles et informera les membres et le public en temps voulu. Entretemps, nous demandons à tous les membres de garder la famille dans leurs pensées et leurs prières pendant cette période difficile.
### **Reposez-vous bien Milouda !**
Mutemi wa Kiama, co-président de conseil d’administration de Africans Rising
Au nom du collectif de coordination
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
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### [Africans Rising mourns a board member - Ms. Milouda Bouichou](https://www.africansrising.org/rip-miloudabouichou/)
**Published:** September 5, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
With profound sorrow, we announce the demise of our beloved Comrade and Co-Chair of Africans Rising Coordinating Collective (board) Ms. Milouda Bouichou. The sad event occurred on 4th September, 2023 after being ill for a short while. Milouda was a committed Pan-Africanist, feminist, activist, fighter, a soldier in the revolution and struggle to unify Africa. Milouda had been re-elected for a second and final term in the Coordinating Collective as Co-Chair just a few weeks ago.
Milouda was a data scientist hailing from Morocco. She held a PhD in Mathematics and an Engineering degree in Statistics and Applied Economics. She had vast experience and knowledge in media and information literacy, universal access to digital technology, cyberspace, digital human rights, youth engagement and used Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and development.
It is such a big loss for the African continent, the Africans Rising Movement and the revolutionary fight to unify Africa. We honour her by continuing with what she firmly stood for.
The Africans Rising Secretariat is in contact with her family on the funeral arrangements and will update members and the public as appropriate. In the meantime, we ask all members to keep the family in thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
### **Rest well Milouda!!**
Mutemi wa Kiama, Co-Chair Africans Rising
On behalf of the Coordinating Collective
**Categories:** News and Media, Statement
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### [AFRICANS RISING STATEMENT ON NIGER COUP](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-statement-on-niger-coup/)
**Published:** August 2, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
(**August 1, 2023**) Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace & Dignity is opposed to military take-over of political power and hereby denounces the actions by Niger’s military to seize power through a coup d’etat and suspend the constitution. We call on the military officers to allow a peaceful resolution to the stalemate, return the country to civilian rule and restore constitutional order in Niger.
We also urge international and regional bodies such as ECOWAS and African Union to begin constructive engagement with all relevant actors to maintain peace and stability. In this light, we disagree with the threats of military intervention by ECOWAS member states as such an action would only lead to death of innocent people and destruction of the country. In the same vein, proposed sanctions must not further burden the already impoverished population.
ECOWAS and the AU must be more proactive in dealing with crises within the region and across Africa rather than reacting to situations after they deteriorate. In a span of three years, the West Africa region has been rocked by four(4) coups d’état, Niger being the latest to join Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali. At the same time, we are witnessing increasing threats to civil liberties, wanton corruption, and outright state capture in many other countries. Without addressing the root causes of instability, we cannot have sustainable solutions. This calls for a more comprehensive approach to the social, economic and political environment that puts the needs of African citizens at the centre.
We must resist any moves that will make West Africa or any part of Africa the theater of war by proxy between competing powers. It is very important for external powers from West and East to steer clear of Africa’s internal affairs and desist from making reckless statements hinting at military action. We will not tolerate any such rhetoric. Africa is not the extension of any other country or continent.
“We face neither East nor West. We face forward”.
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### [ 2023 – 0807 – AR Newsletter](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-0807-ar-newsletter/)
**Published:** August 7, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The Africa Climate Summit is scheduled for the first week of September. However, in the development of its form and content, we are concerned about a capture of the summit to advance Global North interests instead of serving African interests.
**Content:**
## Calls to Action
#### "Sign the CSO letter to President Ruto - Make Africa Climate Summit African"
 Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, Soipan Tuya (centre) at the launch of the AU meeting secretariat office in Nairobi ahead of Africa Climate Summit. Photo credit: The Star newspaper
The [Africa Climate Summit](https://africaclimatesummit.org/) is scheduled for the first week of September. However, in the development of its form and content, we are concerned about a capture of the summit to advance Global North interests instead of serving African interests. We are sending this letter to the convener, President William Ruto of Kenya to address these issues before it is too late. Read the full letter and demands [ here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SMQngaLWJY3zqVcWItpSx0i-SXclRENM/mobilebasic):
We are calling on African and Africa-led organisations to add their voices by signing this [letter](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ND6QupjdxlhOqb-pHFKF_6pHAWUXn4d82ffKMFnIQ6c/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true).
#### Volunteer with the #BorderlessAfrica campaign
 A lady from a community in Nigeria signing the people's petition for borderless Africa
Africans Rising is calling for volunteers to support the Borderless Africa campaign to promote the free movement of people, goods and services across the continent. As a volunteer, you will be playing a vital role in mobilising people on the ground to sign our petition to raise awareness about the importance of a borderless Africa, and also engaging stakeholders to ratify the AU Protocol on Free Movement of People. If you believe in the vision of a united and prosperous Africa, then this is an opportunity for you to make a difference. Here are ways you can support:
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#### “Unapologetic about the youth revolution” - #BorderlessAfrica campaign
 Youth4Parliament movement engaged in borderless Africa Campaign street march during ALW
As we commemorated this year’s African Liberation Week, our individual members and organizations in 54 countries across the continent and diaspora took initiatives to campaign for visa-free travel within Africa. [This is Africa ](https://thisisafrica.me/about/)caught up with Youth4Parliament’s representative Mary Mwaba who had this to say.
[ Read the full interview here. ](https://thisisafrica.me/africans-rising/youth4parliament-mary-mwaba/?amp=1)
#### Epic-Africa Launches African CSO platform to showcase CSOs across the continent.
[EPIC-Africa](https://epic-africa.org/) has launched the [African CSO Platform](https://csoplatform.africa/), showcasing CSOs across the continent. There, African CSOs can connect with funders and with each other while also accessing skill-building resources and tools and getting expert takes on the latest trends in philanthropy and civil society. This comes at a time of growing interest in African civil society organizations (CSOs), including from funders seeking to make their grant more inclusive and equitable. The African CSO Platform aims to empower CSOs and highlight their valuable contributions to building solid infrastructure for philanthropy in Africa. It also serves as a resource for journalists, policymakers, and others interested in understanding the sector.
Announced by EPIC-Africa in Zanzibar on the 29th of June 2023 at the East Africa Philanthropy Network’s annual conference, the African CSO Platform is the result of five years of engagement with more than 6,000 CSOs from 46 countries. “CSOs told us they need better access to funding, sector insights and capacity-building tools as well as more exchange with peers,” said Rose Maruru, president and CEO of EPIC-Africa. “We want to see African CSOs fully resourced and recognized for their contributions to our lives and our continent’s future.”
[ Read more here ](https://csoplatform.africa/about)
#### Celebrating Sheroes - Pan-Africa Women’s Day
 Prof. Micere Githae Mugo | Photo courtesy
As we observed Pan-Africa Women’s Day on 31st July, we continue to honour and celebrate all the African foremothers who have fearlessly fought for the liberation, the strides made in eliminating gender biasness and inequalities, including other forms of injustices against women and for their role in development of our great continent.
One such woman to celebrate is Prof. Micere Githae Mugo, who passed away on 30 June this year. She was an activist, author, playwright, instructor and poet who had been recognized internationally through her writing and literacy works which she used as a platform to advocate for human rights and social justice in Africa mainly in Kenya.
Her activism dates back to 1982 when Kenya was under an authoritarian rule at a time when the rights and freedoms of Kenyan citizens had constantly been curtailed. She used her power in literature writing to denounce the atrocities meted on the people by writing a play that highlighted the horrors they faced. The play would then land her in jail as it was viewed to instigate people to overthrow the government of the day. After her release, she went into exile in the United States. Rest well Prof. Micere Githae, the struggle continues.
## \#PanAfricaWomen’sDay
We’re dedicating this entire week to honour and celebrate our African sheroes post [\#PanAfricaWomen’sDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PanAfricanWomenDay?src=hashtag_click). Who would you like us to profile and post on our #SocialMedia Channels? Send us your suggestions to: or respond on either of our social media pages: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AfricansRising) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/africans_rising/) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/africans-rising-06091322a/)
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REMINDER: Fill out the new Africans Rising membership form. In October 2022, Africans Rising released a new membership database that allows us to offer greater communication and engagement with our global community of members. If you are an Africans Rising member who joined before October 2022, or you would like to become a member, please fill out the [*membership form here*](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)*. It is also available in French, Kiswahili, Arabic and Portuguese.*
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#### One Afro For One Million Campaign
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### [STATEMENT: AFRICANS RISING DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND URGENT MEDICAL CARE OF ACTIVIST TANAICE NEUTRO](https://www.africansrising.org/statement-africans-rising-demands-immediate-release-and-urgent-medical-care-of-activist-tanaice-neutro/)
**Published:** June 6, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[**Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity**](https://africansrising.org/) denounces the inhumane manner the Angolan authorities have subjected activist Tanaice Neutro.
On 13 January, 2022, Gilson da Silva Morreira (also known as Tanaice Neutro), an activist and musician from Angola was arbitrarily arrested and detained in relation to the videos he recorded and posted on social media where he allegedly called the Angolan President a ‘clown’ and said the government authorities were “ignorant”. Tanaice is popularly known for using “Kuduro” a type of Angolan music to express his opinion on social issues such as inequality, corruption, bad governance and poverty.
The arbitrary detention of this activist is in itself a violation of human rights. After his arrest in January 2022, on 12 October the same year, the court sentenced him to a 15 months of suspended sentence and then ordered for his immediate release due to his ill-health, which has not happened to date. It has been 8 months since the judge ordered his immediate release. We are gravely concerned about Tanaice’s state of health. The denial by government authorities to have him access and receive proper medical care amounts to torture, inhumane and degrading treatment. We are therefore demanding for the immediate and unconditional release of Tanaice Neutro as per the court order and further call on the Angolan authorities to urgently grant him access to adequate medical care.
For years, the Angolan government has increasingly limited the people’s rights to freedom of association, expression and peaceful assembly yet these are provided by their constitution. There is a grave concern on the increase of repressive measures against activists, human rights defenders and all those exercising their rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly in that country. The Angolan authorities must stop criminalizing dissent and should respect the right to these freedoms, allow dissenting voices and work towards building a strong democracy and rule of law.
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### [Africans Rising Annual Report 2020](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
**Published:** October 13, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Annual Report
The 2020 Africans Rising Annual Report highlights achievements and successes of the Africans Rising movement throughout the year.
[Read and download the full 2020 Annual Report here!](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2020-Web-Version.pdf)
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### [Invisible Giants](https://www.africansrising.org/invisiblegiants/)
**Published:** January 2, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## INVISIBLE GIANTS
**Celebrate in their lifetime inspiring women working for social justice and well-being in their communities.**
#### « Invisible Giants » is a series of events in partnership with Heinrich Böll Foundation (Dakar – Sénégal) to celebrate the African women on the continent and in the diaspora working tirelessly in their communities for social change.
[ Visit the Invisible Giants Exhibition ](https://www.geantesinvisibles.com/en/)
[ Nominate a Giant ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeADNuuzzdDlPiZg3OLDpJLPY8ynfmivA3VkywtWSgSKxMHUQ/viewform)
“Invisible Giants” was born out of a desire to highlight extraordinary women working in a simple and unobtrusive way for the development of their communities; activists at their levels for social change.
The “Invisible Giants” project celebrates women in Dakar and in the countryside of Senegal, specifically Kaolack, Toubab Dialaw, Saint-Louis and Ziguinchor. These women are recognized for their commitment to their communities and their outstanding work for sustainable development. Their stories, journeys and experiences are shared and used to inspire other women working for change in their communities.Coumba Touré
## Coumba Toure
I am a feminist and a women’s rights defender. These are commitments that I carry through the different organizations I work with.
### Why Invisible Giant
Faya Rose Touré is the first person to draw my attention to the invisibility of women. She said that from the civil rights movements, people all over the world know names like Martin Luther King and so on, but that there are women who did the same work for the rights of Africans in the United States who people don’t talk about. She started this commemoration to recognize and celebrate the work that these women have done.
**Categories:** Invisible Giants, Movement Building and Support
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### [Zimbábue: Governo condenado por tortura de ativista](https://www.africansrising.org/zimbabwe-letat-condamne-par-la-justice-pour-torture-sur-une-activiste/)
**Published:** April 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**As ditaduras, principalmente nos trópicos, usam a tortura como arma de governança. Os militares a soldo dos regimes são utilizados para extorquir confissões ou apenas por pura maldade, procedendo a tratamentos desumanos e degradantes das vítimas. Se na maioria dos casos, os homens são os mais expostos, as mulheres também não são poupadas. É o caso, nomeadamente, de Jestina Mukoko, que foi submetida a tortura no Zimbabué durante o regime do antigo patriarca Robert Mugabe. Depois de uma longa batalha legal, ela ganhou o caso no tribunal contra o estado. Uma estreia na história deste país que deve servir de exemplo para outros.**
A justiça zimbabweana condenou a 5 de Outubro de 2018 o Estado a pagar 150.000 dólares de indemnização a Jestina Mukoko, activista dos direitos humanos deste país, torturada e detida ilegalmente durante o regime de Robert Mugabe. Jestina Mukoko, diretora do Zimbabwe Peace Project, foi sequestrada por assaltantes desconhecidos em 2008 depois de denunciar veementemente o governo de Robert Mugabe durante as eleições gerais daquele ano. Ela foi mantida incomunicável e torturada por várias semanas antes de ser acusada de participar de uma conspiração para derrubar o chefe de Estado. As acusações foram finalmente retiradas em 2009. Ela foi libertada no início de março de 2009, após três meses de detenção após o pagamento de fiança.
**“É bom que ela tenha sido libertada, mas sua liberdade de movimento continua limitada. Ela tem que se apresentar à polícia e as acusações (de conspiração) ainda estão lá, embora ela saiba que não fez nada”, disse.** disse sua advogada, a advogada Beatrice Mtetwa, acrescentando que uma fiança de $ 600 (476 euros) deve ser paga.
Acusada de envolvimento em um complô para derrubar o presidente Robert Mugabe, ela negou as acusações e disse não ser filiada ao principal partido da oposição, o Movimento para a Mudança Democrática (MDC). Essas eram acusações espúrias que eram claramente infundadas.
Sua longa batalha legal finalmente valeu a pena. Especialmente com a mudança de regime neste país. Na sexta-feira, 5 de outubro, o Tribunal Superior condenou o governo a “pagar 150 mil dólares (130 mil euros) até 31 de outubro de 2018” para indemnizar o ativista, informou em comunicado a organização Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights. Uma quantia de $ 100.000 será paga a Jestina Mukoko e o restante será para cobrir seus honorários advocatícios.
JestinaMukoko congratulou-se com a decisão. É “um encorajamento para os defensores dos direitos humanos. Os riscos de seu trabalho não são em vão”, disse ela. Este julgamento “envia um forte sinal de que os crimes encobertos pelo Estado não podem ficar impunes”, disse ela.
Esta decisão judicial é certamente uma reparação dos danos sofridos por JestinaMukoko. Apenas os autores desse crime hediondo não foram identificados e punidos. O governo de Emmerson Mnangagwa deve trabalhar nesse sentido para dar um sinal forte aos agentes que praticam essas ações sujas. Esta decisão corajosa do sistema de justiça do Zimbábue também deve inspirar outros países onde os crimes de tortura são comuns.
Como lembrete, Jestina Mukokoav recebeu o Prêmio Internacional Mulheres de Coragem de Michelle Obama, então primeira-dama dos Estados Unidos.
***Shalom A***
**Categories:** COUNTRIES
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Zimbabwe
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### [تحدى الشباب الأفارقة لخوض الكفاح من أجل إفريقيا موحدة](https://www.africansrising.org/african-youths-challenged-to-take-up-the-fight-for-a-united-africa/)
**Published:** March 3, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**تحدى الشباب** **الأفارقة لخوض الكفاح من أجل إفريقيا موحدة**
عريضة الشعب الخاصة بحملة أفريقيا بلا حدود هي الآن حية وتقبل التوقيعات. بهدف الحصول على دعم 20 مليون أفريقي ، تم إطلاق الالتماس خلال اجتماع افتراضي رفيع المستوى في 20 فبراير 2023 ، والذي بدأ بأغنية أفريكانز رايزينج التي أدتها فنانة شابة ، **أوديليا كوروما**. جمع الاجتماع أكثر من مائة شخص من إفريقيا والشتات وضم متحدثين رفيعي المستوى مثل **السفير حماد صلاح** ل ال **الجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة**, **سعادة النائب دزيفة غوماشي** ل **غانا**, **ذاكرة Kachambwa المدير التنفيذي** ل **FEMNET** و **كيم بول** أ **فنان أداء اندماج الروح** و **زميل مؤسس.**
مناقشات ركز الاجتماع في الاجتماع على العوائق والتحديات التي يواجهها الأفارقة عند عبور الحدود الوطنية. ودعا الشباب الأفريقي إلى المطالبة بالتصديق على بروتوكول التجارة والحركة الحرة من قبل جميع الدول الأفريقية ، حتى يصبح السفر عبر الدول أسهل للمواطنين الأفارقة. هذا التضامن الجماعي هو ما تحتاجه إفريقيا لتشجيع الحلول الأفريقية التي تقودها أفريقيا للتحديات والأهداف الإنمائية في جميع أنحاء القارة.
"الثروة الحقيقية لأفريقيا ليست الموارد الطبيعية ، بل الشباب ، بالنظر إلى أن من بين مليار أفريقي في القارة أكثر من ثلث الشباب. وبالنظر إلى ذلك ، قال ، يجب أن يكون هناك استثمار كبير في الشباب لأنهم هي مستقبل أفريقيا ".
السفير حماد صلاح
رئيس أمانة AGA APSA ، AUC
"لا يمكننا أن نترك كل شيء للسياسيين ، فالشباب الأفارقة يحتاجون إلى الوقوف ووقف الحلقة المفرغة التي لا تنتهي من مضايقة الأفارقة وتجريدهم من إنسانيتهم على الحدود."
المحترمة دزيفة غوماشي
عضو برلمان غانا
جلبت الذاكرة في الجانب الجنساني وقالت إن معظم النساء العاملات في التجارة عبر الحدود لا يعاملن بكرامة. يتطلب الأمر الإرادة السياسية للزعماء الأفارقة للمصادقة على بروتوكول التجارة والحركة الحرة لأنه سيفيد جميع البلدان الأفريقية من حيث التجارة.
ذاكرة كاشامبوا
المدير التنفيذي لـ FEMNET ،
دعا كيم بول إلى ترجمة بروتوكول التجارة الحرة إلى لغات أفريقية مختلفة مثل الولوف والسواحيلية والبرتغالية ولغات أخرى حتى يتمكن الناس من فهم البروتوكول.
كيم بول
التعلم عبر الإنترنت
وقال منسق حركة الأفارقة الصاعدة ، إن إفريقيا بلا حدود ستساعد المواطنين على التجمع لمواجهة القضايا بدلاً من التعامل معها بمعزل عن غيرها. مضيفًا أن فكرة وحدة الهدف ليست مفهومًا جديدًا ولكنها فكرة قديمة في ظل الاتحاد الأفريقي الذي يدعمه African Rising لإحضار جدول الأعمال إلى الناس.
هاردي ياكوبو
منسق الحركة الصاعدة الأفارقة
#### العريضة ، المفتوحة الآن للتوقيع ، تركز على ثلاثة مطالب رئيسية:
- الاعتراف والإشادة بالدول الأفريقية الأربع التي وقعت على بروتوكول الاتحاد الأفريقي بشأن حرية التنقل وصدقت عليه وأودعته. هؤلاء هم *مالي والنيجر ورواندا* و*ساو تومي وبرينسيبي*.
- تشجيع الدول الأفريقية التي وقعت على البروتوكول ولكنها لم تصدق عليه بعد على أن تفعل ذلك على وجه السرعة. هؤلاء هم *أنغولا ، بوركينا فاسو ، جمهورية أفريقيا الوسطى ، تشاد ، كوت ديفوار ، جزر القمر ، الكونغو ، جيبوتي ، جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية ، غينيا الاستوائية ، الغابون ، غامبيا ، غانا ، غينيا ، كينيا ، ليسوتو ، ليبيريا ، ملاوي ، موزمبيق ، السنغال وسيراليون والصومال وجنوب السودان والسودان وتنزانيا وتوغو وأوغندا* و*زيمبابوي*.
- كما تحث العريضة قيادة الدول الأفريقية التي لم توقع على بروتوكول الاتحاد الإفريقي على تسريع العملية واتخاذ الخطوات اللازمة لتحقيق حرية تنقل شعوبنا. وتشمل هذه *الجزائر ، بنين ، بوتسوانا ، بوروندي ، الكاميرون ، الرأس الأخضر ، مصر ، إريتريا ، إثيوبيا ، غينيا بيساو ، ليبيا ، المغرب ، موريتانيا ، موريشيوس ، ناميبيا ، نيجيريا ، جنوب إفريقيا ، إسواتيني ، الجمهورية العربية الصحراوية الديمقراطية ، سيشيل ، تونس* و*زامبيا*.
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## التوقيع على العريضة
عريضة الناس من أجل #BorderlessAfrica: دعوة الحكومات الأفريقية لضمان حرية تنقل الأفارقة عبر إفريقيا
وقع هنا
](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa)
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## شاهد الندوة عبر الويب
استضافت #AfricansRising حدثًا لإطلاق عريضة شعبنا لجمع التوقيعات من الأفارقة من جميع أنحاء العالم الذين يؤمنون بـ #BorderlessAfrica
مشاهدة هنا
](https://www.facebook.com/100064517958927/videos/3440223569581722)
**Categories:** Reports and Publications
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### [Jovens africanos desafiados a lutar por uma África unida](https://www.africansrising.org/african-youths-challenged-to-take-up-the-fight-for-a-united-africa/)
**Published:** March 3, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**Jovens** **africanos desafiados a lutar por uma África unida**
A petição do povo para a Campanha da África Sem Fronteiras já está ativa e aceitando assinaturas. Com o objetivo de obter o apoio de 20 milhões de africanos, a petição foi lançada durante uma reunião virtual de alto nível em 20 de fevereiro de 2023, que começou com a música-tema Africans Rising interpretada por uma jovem artista feminina, **Odélia Koroma**. O encontro reuniu mais de uma centena de pessoas da África e da Diáspora e contou com palestrantes de alto nível, como **Balozi Hammad Salah** de de **AUC**, **Honorável Deputado Dzifa Gomashie** de **Ghana**, **Memória Kachambwa Diretor Executivo** de **FEMNET** e **Kim Poole** um **artista performático de fusão de alma** e **colega fundador.**
Discussões na reunião enfocou as barreiras e desafios que os africanos enfrentam ao cruzar as fronteiras nacionais. Os jovens africanos foram chamados a exigir a ratificação do protocolo de livre comércio e circulação por todos os países africanos, para que as viagens entre os países se tornem mais fáceis para os cidadãos africanos. Essa solidariedade coletiva é o que a África precisa para encorajar soluções concebidas e lideradas por africanos para desafios e metas de desenvolvimento em todo o continente.
“O verdadeiro trunfo de África não são os recursos naturais, mas sim os jovens, uma vez que entre os mil milhões de africanos no continente mais de um terço são jovens. são o futuro da África."
Embaixador Hammad Salah
Chefe do Secretariado da AGA APSA, CUA
"Não podemos deixar tudo para os políticos; os jovens africanos precisam se levantar e acabar com o ciclo vicioso interminável de assédio e desumanização do povo africano nas fronteiras."
Honorável Dzifa Gomashie
Membro do Parlamento de Gana
Memória trouxe o aspecto de gênero e disse que a maioria das mulheres envolvidas no comércio transfronteiriço não são tratadas com dignidade. É necessária a vontade política dos líderes africanos para ratificar o protocolo de livre comércio e circulação, uma vez que beneficiará todos os países africanos em termos de comércio.
Memória Kachambwa
Diretor Executivo da FEMNET,
Kim Poole pediu que o protocolo de livre comércio seja traduzido para diferentes idiomas africanos, como wolof, kiswahili, português e outros idiomas, para que as pessoas possam entender o protocolo.
Kim Poole
Aprender on-line
coordenador do movimento Africans Rising, disse que uma África sem fronteiras ajudará os cidadãos a se unirem para enfrentar os problemas, em vez de lidar com eles isoladamente. Acrescentando que a ideia de unidade de propósito não é um conceito novo, mas um conceito antigo sob a UA que o Africans Rising está apoiando para levar a agenda ao povo.
Hardi Yakubu,
Coordenadora do Movimento Africans Rising
#### A petição, agora aberta para assinaturas, concentra-se em três demandas principais:
- Reconhecer e elogiar os quatro estados africanos que assinaram, ratificaram e depositaram o protocolo da UA sobre a livre circulação. Estes são *Mali, Niger, Rwanda* e *Sao Tome and Principe*.
- Incentivar os Estados africanos que assinaram o protocolo, mas ainda não o ratificaram, a fazê-lo com urgência. Estes são *Angola, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’ivoire, Comoros, Congo, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho,Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda* e *Zimbabwe*.
- A petição também insta a liderança dos Estados africanos que não assinaram o protocolo da UA a acelerar o processo e tomar as medidas necessárias para efetivar a livre circulação de nosso povo. Esses incluem *Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Eswatini, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Seychelles, Tunisia* e *Zambia.*
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## Assine a petição
Petição do povo para #BorderlessAfrica: Apelo aos governos africanos para garantir a livre circulação dos africanos em toda a África
Assine aqui
](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa)
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## Assistir ao Webinário
\#AfricansRising organizou um evento para lançar a petição do nosso povo para coletar assinaturas de africanos de todo o mundo que acreditam em uma #BorderlessAfrica
Assista aqui
](https://www.facebook.com/100064517958927/videos/3440223569581722)
**Categories:** Reports and Publications
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### [Vijana wa Kiafrika Wapata Changamoto Kupigania Umoja wa Afrika](https://www.africansrising.org/african-youths-challenged-to-take-up-the-fight-for-a-united-africa/)
**Published:** March 3, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**Vijana** **wa Kiafrika Wapata Changamoto Kupigania Umoja wa Afrika**
Ombi la watu kwa ajili ya Kampeni ya Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka sasa liko moja kwa moja na linakubali saini. Wakiwa na lengo la kupata kuungwa mkono na Waafrika milioni 20, ombi hilo lilizinduliwa wakati wa mkutano wa hadhi ya juu wa tarehe 20 Februari 2023, ambao ulianza na wimbo wa mandhari ya Africans Rising ulioimbwa na msanii mchanga wa kike, **Odelia Koroma**. Mkutano huo uliwaleta pamoja zaidi ya watu mia moja kutoka Afrika na Diaspora na ulihusisha wazungumzaji wa hali ya juu kama vile **Balozi Hammad Salah** ya ya **AUC**, **Mheshimiwa Dzifa Gomashie Mbunge** ya **Ghana**, **Memory Kachambwa Mkurugenzi Mtendaji** ya **FEMNET** na **Kim Poole** a **msanii wa maonyesho ya roho** na **mwanzilishi mwenza.**
Majadiliano katika mkutano huo ulizingatia vikwazo na changamoto wanazokumbana nazo Waafrika wanapovuka mipaka ya nchi. Vijana wa Kiafrika walitakiwa kutaka kuidhinishwa kwa itifaki ya biashara huria na harakati na nchi zote za Afrika, ili kusafiri katika nchi mbalimbali iwe rahisi kwa raia wa Afrika. Mshikamano huu wa pamoja ndio Afrika inahitaji kuhimiza suluhisho zilizobuniwa na Kiafrika na za Kiafrika kwa changamoto na malengo ya maendeleo katika bara zima.
“Mali halisi ya Afrika si maliasili, bali ni vijana, ikizingatiwa kuwa miongoni mwa Waafrika bilioni moja barani humo zaidi ya theluthi moja ni vijana, kwa kuzingatia hilo alisema kunahitajika uwekezaji mkubwa kwa vijana kwani ni mustakabali wa Afrika."
Balozi Hammad Salah
Mkuu wa Sekretarieti ya AGA APSA, AUC
"Hatuwezi kuwaachia wanasiasa kila kitu; vijana wa Kiafrika wanatakiwa kusimama na kukomesha mzunguko mbaya usioisha wa unyanyasaji na udhalilishaji wa watu wa Afrika mipakani."
Mheshimiwa Dzifa Gomashie
Mbunge wa Ghana
Kumbukumbu ilileta kipengele cha jinsia na kusema wanawake wengi wanaojihusisha na biashara ya mipakani hawatendewi utu. Inachukua dhamira ya kisiasa ya viongozi wa Afrika kuridhia itifaki ya biashara huria na harakati kwani itanufaisha nchi zote za Kiafrika katika suala la biashara.
Kumbukumbu Kachambwa
Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa FEMNET,
Kim Poole alitaka itifaki ya biashara huria itafsiriwe katika lugha tofauti za Kiafrika kama vile Kiwolof, Kiswahili, Kireno na lugha nyinginezo ili watu waweze kuelewa itifaki hiyo.
Kim Poole
Kujifunza Mtandaoni
mratibu wa vuguvugu la Africans Rising, alisema Afrika isiyo na mipaka itasaidia wananchi kuja pamoja ili kukabiliana na masuala badala ya kuyashughulikia kwa kujitenga. Akiongeza kuwa wazo la umoja wa dhamira si dhana mpya bali ni dhana ya zamani chini ya AU ambayo Africans Rising inaunga mkono kuleta ajenda hiyo kwa wananchi.
Hardi Yakubu,
Mratibu wa Africans Rising Movement
#### Ombi hilo, ambalo sasa limefunguliwa kwa saini, linazingatia matakwa makuu matatu:
- Kutambua na kupongeza mataifa manne ya Kiafrika ambayo yametia saini, kuridhia na kuweka itifaki ya AU kuhusu harakati huru. Hizi ni *Mali, Niger, Rwanda* na *Sao Tome na Principe.*
- Himiza Mataifa ya Kiafrika ambayo yametia saini itifaki lakini bado haijaridhia kufanya hivyo kwa dharura. Hizi ni *Angola, Burkina Faso, Jamhuri ya Afrika ya Kati, Chad, Côte d’ivoire, Comoro, Kongo, Djibouti, Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho,Liberia, Malawi, Msumbiji, Senegal , Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan Kusini, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda*na*Zimbabwe*.
- Ombi hilo pia linahimiza uongozi wa Mataifa ya Afrika ambayo hayajatia saini itifaki ya AU kuharakisha mchakato huo na kuchukua hatua zinazohitajika ili kufanikisha harakati huru za watu wetu. Hizi ni pamoja na *Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Eswatini, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Seychelles, Tunisia* and *Zambia.*
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## Saini Ombi
Ombi la watu kwa #BorderlessAfrica: Wito kwa serikali za Kiafrika kuhakikisha harakati za bure za watu wa Kiafrika kote Afrika
Saini hapa
](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa)
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## Tazama Webinar
\#AfricansRising iliandaa hafla ya kuzindua ombi la watu wetu kukusanya saini kutoka kwa Waafrika kote ulimwenguni wanaoamini katika #BorderlessAfrica.
Tazama hapa
](https://www.facebook.com/100064517958927/videos/3440223569581722)
**Categories:** Reports and Publications
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### [نهوض الأفارقة يدعو إلى انتخابات سلمية وحرة ونزيهة في نيجيريا](https://www.africansrising.org/africansrising-calls-for-a-peaceful-free-and-fair-elections-in-nigeria/)
**Published:** February 24, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
لكي يكون بلد ما ديمقراطيًا حقًا ، يجب أن تتاح لمواطنيه الفرصة لاختيار قادتهم وممثليهم من خلال انتخابات سلمية وحرة ونزيهة. لا يمكن أن تنجح جهود التنمية الحاسمة بدون حكومة شرعية ومنتخبة ديمقراطيًا تكون مستجيبة لمواطنيها وخاضعة للمساءلة. بينما يستعد أكثر من 90 مليون ناخب في جمهورية نيجيريا الاتحادية لانتخاب رئيسهم وممثليهم في البرلمان يوم السبت 25 فبراير 2023 ، يود African Rising التأكيد على الحاجة إلى انتخابات سلمية وحرة ونزيهة.
شهدت نيجيريا في السنوات الأخيرة موجة غير مسبوقة من أزمات أمنية واقتصادية مختلفة ولكنها متداخلة. تتمثل الأزمة الأخيرة في البلاد في الفشل الواضح لمشروع البنك المركزي في طرح أوراق نقدية جديدة ، مما ترك العديد من الناس دون الحصول على السيولة التي يحتاجونها لشراء الطعام والضروريات الأخرى. كانت الحملات الانتخابية سلمية إلى حد كبير ، لكنها شابتها أيضًا معلومات مضللة وتضليل وتحريض على الكراهية ، فضلاً عن الهجمات على بعض المرشحين ومكاتب اللجنة الانتخابية الوطنية المستقلة. بدون انتخابات حرة وسلمية ونزيهة ، لا يمكن للبلد أن يتقدم ويحقق أهدافه الاجتماعية والاقتصادية والديمقراطية.
يؤكد الأفارقة الذين ينهضون من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة على ما يلي ؛
- يجب على أصحاب المصلحة في العملية الانتخابية في الدولة التأكد من عدم وجود ممارسات انتخابية من شأنها تشويه جودة التمثيل.
- على السلطات ضمان الأمن في جميع أنحاء البلاد لتمكين المواطنين من الإدلاء بأصواتهم بشكل سلمي.
- يجب على الحكومة معالجة التحديات اللوجستية التي يمكن أن تعيق مشاركة المواطنين النشطة في الانتخابات.
- يجب على الأحزاب السياسية المتنافسة تجنب أي خطاب قد يحرض على العنف قبل وأثناء وبعد الانتخابات.
ستسمح الانتخابات الديمقراطية والانتقال السلمي للسلطة للبلاد بالازدهار والتعامل بفعالية مع التحديات الحالية ، مما يسهل الطريق إلى الاستقرار السياسي والاقتصادي في جميع أنحاء نيجيريا.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** statement, elections, Peace, Nigeria, NigeriaElections
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### [Africans Rising appelle à des élections pacifiques, libres et équitables au Nigeria](https://www.africansrising.org/africansrising-calls-for-a-peaceful-free-and-fair-elections-in-nigeria/)
**Published:** February 24, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Pour qu’un pays soit véritablement démocratique, ses citoyens doivent avoir la possibilité de choisir leurs dirigeants et leurs représentants par le biais d’élections pacifiques, libres et équitables. Les efforts de développement critiques ne peuvent réussir sans un gouvernement légitime et démocratiquement élu, réactif et responsable devant ses citoyens. Alors que plus de 90 millions d’électeurs en République fédérale du Nigéria se préparent à élire leur président et leurs représentants au parlement le samedi 25 février 2023, Africans Rising tient à réitérer la nécessité d’élections pacifiques, libres et équitables.
Ces dernières années, le Nigéria a connu une vague sans précédent de crises sécuritaires et économiques différentes mais qui se chevauchent. La dernière crise du pays est l’échec apparent du projet de la Banque centrale de déployer de nouveaux billets de banque, laissant de nombreuses personnes sans accès à l’argent dont elles ont besoin pour acheter de la nourriture et d’autres produits de première nécessité. Les campagnes électorales ont été en grande partie pacifiques, mais elles ont également été entachées de désinformation, de désinformation et d’incitation à la haine, ainsi que d’attaques contre certains candidats et les bureaux de la Commission électorale nationale indépendante. Sans élections libres, pacifiques et équitables, le pays ne peut pas progresser et atteindre ses objectifs sociaux, économiques et démocratiques.
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity met l’accent sur les points suivants ;
- Les parties prenantes au processus électoral du pays doivent s’assurer qu’il n’y a pas de fraude électorale susceptible de fausser la qualité de la représentation.
- Les autorités doivent assurer la sécurité dans tout le pays pour permettre aux citoyens de voter pacifiquement.
- Le gouvernement devrait relever les défis logistiques qui pourraient entraver la participation active des citoyens aux élections.
- Les partis politiques rivaux doivent éviter toute rhétorique susceptible d’inciter à la violence avant, pendant et après les élections.
Des élections démocratiques et un transfert de pouvoir pacifique permettront au pays de prospérer et de faire face efficacement à ses défis actuels, facilitant ainsi la voie vers la stabilité politique et économique à travers le Nigéria.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** statement, elections, Nigeria, NigeriaElections, Peace
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### [Africans Rising inatoa wito wa kufanyika kwa Uchaguzi wa Amani, Huru na Haki nchini Nigeria](https://www.africansrising.org/africansrising-calls-for-a-peaceful-free-and-fair-elections-in-nigeria/)
**Published:** February 24, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
For a country to be truly democratic, its citizens must have the opportunity to choose their leaders and representatives through peaceful, free and fair elections. Critical development efforts cannot succeed without a legitimate and democratically elected government that is responsive and accountable to its citizens. As over 90 million voters in the Federal Republic of Nigeria prepare to elect their president and representatives for parliament on Saturday, 25th February, 2023, Africans Rising would like to reiterate the need for peaceful, free and fair elections.
In recent years, Nigeria has experienced an unprecedented wave of different but overlapping security and economic crises. The country’s latest crisis is the apparent failure of the Central Bank’s project to roll out new bank notes, leaving many people without access to the cash they need to buy food and other necessities. Election campaigns have been largely peaceful, but they have also been marred by misinformation, disinformation and the incitement of hate, as well as attacks on some candidates and the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commision. Without free, peaceful and fair elections the country cannot progress and achieve its social, economic and democratic goals.
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity emphasises on the following;
- Stakeholders in the country’s electoral process should ensure that there is no electoral malpractice that will distort the quality of representation.
- Authorities should ensure security across the country to enable citizens to cast their ballots peacefully.
- The government should address logistical challenges that could hinder active citizens’ participation in elections.
- Rival political parties should avoid any rhetoric that could incite violence before, during and after elections.
Democratic elections and peaceful power transfer will allow the country to prosper and deal effectively with its current challenges, facilitating a pathway to political and economic stability across Nigeria.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** Peace, statement, Nigeria, elections, NigeriaElections
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### [Africans Rising inatoa wito wa kufanyika kwa Uchaguzi wa Amani, Huru na Haki nchini Nigeria](https://www.africansrising.org/africansrising-calls-for-a-peaceful-free-and-fair-elections-in-nigeria/)
**Published:** February 24, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Ili nchi iwe na demokrasia ya kweli, ni lazima raia wake wapate fursa ya kuchagua viongozi na wawakilishi wao kupitia chaguzi za amani, huru na za haki. Juhudi muhimu za maendeleo haziwezi kufanikiwa bila serikali halali na iliyochaguliwa kidemokrasia ambayo ni sikivu na inayowajibika kwa wananchi wake. Huku zaidi ya wapiga kura milioni 90 katika Jamhuri ya Shirikisho la Nigeria wakijiandaa kumchagua rais wao na wawakilishi wa bunge siku ya Jumamosi, Februari 25, 2023, Africans Rising ingependa kusisitiza haja ya uchaguzi wa amani, huru na wa haki.
Katika miaka ya hivi karibuni, Nigeria imekumbwa na wimbi lisilo na kifani la migogoro tofauti ya usalama na kiuchumi. Mgogoro wa hivi punde nchini humo ni kushindwa dhahiri kwa mradi wa Benki Kuu kusambaza noti mpya za benki, na kuwaacha watu wengi bila kupata pesa wanazohitaji kununua chakula na mahitaji mengine. Kampeni za uchaguzi zimekuwa za amani kwa kiasi kikubwa, lakini pia zimegubikwa na taarifa potofu, upotoshaji na uchochezi wa chuki, pamoja na mashambulizi dhidi ya baadhi ya wagombea na ofisi za Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi ya Taifa. Bila ya uchaguzi huru, wa amani na haki nchi haiwezi kuendelea na kufikia malengo yake ya kijamii, kiuchumi na kidemokrasia.
Waafrika Wanaoinuka kwa Umoja, Haki, Amani na Utu anasisitiza yafuatayo;
- Wadau katika mchakato wa uchaguzi nchini wanapaswa kuhakikisha kuwa hakuna dosari katika uchaguzi ambayo itapotosha ubora wa uwakilishi.
- Mamlaka zinapaswa kuhakikisha usalama kote nchini kuwezesha raia kupiga kura kwa amani.
- Serikali inapaswa kushughulikia changamoto za vifaa ambazo zinaweza kuzuia ushiriki hai wa wananchi katika chaguzi.
- Vyama hasimu vya kisiasa viepuke maneno yoyote yanayoweza kuchochea vurugu kabla, wakati na baada ya uchaguzi.
Uchaguzi wa kidemokrasia na uhamishaji wa madaraka kwa njia ya amani utaruhusu nchi hiyo kufanikiwa na kushughulikia ipasavyo changamoto zake za sasa, kuwezesha njia ya utulivu wa kisiasa na kiuchumi kote Nigeria.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
**Tags:** Peace, statement, Nigeria, elections, NigeriaElections
---
### [2023 - تصاعد بيان التضامن الأفارقة - الاختطاف الجماعي في بوركينا فاسو](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-africans-rising-solidarity-statement-mass-abduction-in-burkina-faso/)
**Published:** January 19, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
يعرب الأفارقة الذين ينهضون من أجل الوحدة والعدل والسلام والكرامة عن حزنهم العميق لاختطاف حوالي 50 امرأة وفتاة من قبل الإرهابيين في منطقة شمال الساحل في بوركينا فاسو في 12 و 13 يناير 2023. وفقا ل [وجاء في](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=565326228967966&set=a.303579748475950) بيان صادر عن محافظ منطقة الساحل ، أن عملية الاختطاف الجماعي تمت في قرية ليكي قرب بلدة أربيندا ، بينما كانت النساء يحصدن الفاكهة.
تتعرض بوركينا فاسو بشكل متزايد لتهديدات وهجمات الجماعات المسلحة العنيفة ، مما يؤدي إلى عدم الاستقرار وفقدان الأرواح. على مدى السنوات القليلة الماضية ، شهدت أربيندا والمناطق المجاورة [عدة هجمات](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/16/burkina-faso-suspected-jihadists-kidnap-women) التي أسفرت عن مقتل العشرات ونزوح آخرين فروا إلى دول مجاورة أو مناطق أكثر أمانًا للجوء. هذا الاختطاف الجماعي الأخير هو تذكير بأن النساء والفتيات الصغيرات معرضات بشكل خاص للعنف والاختطاف والاغتصاب في ظل الوضع الأمني المتدهور في البلاد.
تطالب منظمة African Rising بالإفراج الفوري وغير المشروط عن هؤلاء النساء والفتيات ، ونحث السلطات في بوركينا فاسو على ضمان العودة الآمنة والسليمة لهؤلاء النساء ومحاسبة مرتكبي هذه الجريمة الفظيعة. بصفتنا حركة أفريقية تؤمن بحقوق جميع الأفارقة في العيش الآمن والآمن ، فإننا ندعو حكومة بوركينا فاسو إلى اتخاذ التدابير المناسبة لضمان أمن مواطنيها ومنع الهجمات المماثلة.
ندعو الهيئات الدولية مثل الجماعة الاقتصادية لدول غرب أفريقيا والاتحاد الأفريقي إلى اتخاذ تدابير لضمان رفاهية مواطني بوركينا فاسو ، وخاصة النساء والفتيات الصغيرات في هذه اللحظة الحرجة. ولأعضائنا ، نطلب منكم أن تظلوا يقظين وأن تستمروا في مشاركة الرسائل مع #FreeArbindaWomen ، لا يمكننا الراحة حتى يتم إعادتهم إلى أمان عائلاتهم ومنازلهم.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [2023 - Africans Rising Solidarity Statement - Enlèvements massifs au Burkina Faso](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-africans-rising-solidarity-statement-mass-abduction-in-burkina-faso/)
**Published:** January 19, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity is deeply saddened by the abduction of about 50 women and girls by terrorists in Burkina Faso’s Northern Sahel region on 12 and 13 January, 2023. According to a [statement](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=565326228967966&set=a.303579748475950) released by the Governor of the Sahel region, the mass kidnapping took place in Liki village, near the town of Arbinda, while the women were harvesting fruit.
Burkina Faso is being increasingly exposed to the threats and attacks of violent armed groups, leading to instability and loss of lives. Over the past few years, Arbinda and neighbouring areas have experienced [several attacks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/16/burkina-faso-suspected-jihadists-kidnap-women) that have resulted in the death of dozens of people and the displacement of others who have fled to neighbouring countries or safer regions for refuge. This recent mass kidnapping is a reminder that women and young girls are particularly vulnerable to violence, kidnapping and rape under the country’s deteriorating security situation.
Africans Rising calls for the immediate and unconditional release of these women and girls, and we urge the authorities in Burkina Faso to ensure the safe and sound return of these women and hold accountable the perpetrators of this terrible crime. As a Pan-African movement that believes in the rights of all Africans to safe and secure living, we call on the government of Burkina Faso to put in the appropriate measures to ensure the security of its citizens and prevention of similar attacks.
We call on international bodies like ECOWAS and the African Union to take measures to ensure the well-being of Burkina Faso’s citizens, especially women and young girls are protected during this critical moment. And to our members, we ask that you remain vigilant and continue to share messages to #FreeArbindaWomen, we cannot rest until they are returned to the safety of their families and homes.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
---
### [2023 - تصاعد بيان التضامن الأفارقة - الاختطاف الجماعي في بوركينا فاسو](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-africans-rising-solidarity-statement-mass-abduction-in-burkina-faso/)
**Published:** January 19, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
يعرب الأفارقة الذين ينهضون من أجل الوحدة والعدل والسلام والكرامة عن حزنهم العميق لاختطاف حوالي 50 امرأة وفتاة من قبل الإرهابيين في منطقة شمال الساحل في بوركينا فاسو في 12 و 13 يناير 2023. وفقا ل [وجاء في بيان صادر](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=565326228967966&set=a.303579748475950) عن محافظ منطقة الساحل ، أن عملية الخطف الجماعي وقعت في قرية ليكي بالقرب من بلدة أربيندا ، بينما كانت النساء يحصدن الفاكهة.
تتعرض بوركينا فاسو بشكل متزايد لتهديدات وهجمات الجماعات المسلحة العنيفة ، مما يؤدي إلى عدم الاستقرار وفقدان الأرواح. على مدى السنوات القليلة الماضية ، شهدت أربيندا والمناطق المجاورة [على مدى السنوات القليلة الماضية ، شهدت أربيندا والمناطق المجاورة](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/16/burkina-faso-suspected-jihadists-kidnap-women) التي أسفرت عن مقتل العشرات ونزوح آخرين فروا إلى دول مجاورة أو مناطق أكثر أمانًا للجوء. هذا الاختطاف الجماعي الأخير هو تذكير بأن النساء والفتيات الصغيرات معرضات بشكل خاص للعنف والاختطاف والاغتصاب في ظل الوضع الأمني المتدهور في البلاد.
تطالب منظمة African Rising بالإفراج الفوري وغير المشروط عن هؤلاء النساء والفتيات ، ونحث السلطات في بوركينا فاسو على ضمان العودة الآمنة والسليمة لهؤلاء النساء ومحاسبة مرتكبي هذه الجريمة الفظيعة. بصفتنا حركة أفريقية تؤمن بحقوق جميع الأفارقة في العيش الآمن والآمن ، فإننا ندعو حكومة بوركينا فاسو إلى اتخاذ التدابير المناسبة لضمان أمن مواطنيها ومنع الهجمات المماثلة.
ندعو الهيئات الدولية مثل الجماعة الاقتصادية لدول غرب أفريقيا والاتحاد الأفريقي إلى اتخاذ تدابير لضمان رفاهية مواطني بوركينا فاسو ، وخاصة النساء والفتيات الصغيرات في هذه اللحظة الحرجة. ولأعضائنا ، نطلب منكم أن تظلوا يقظين وأن تستمروا في مشاركة الرسائل مع #FreeArbindaWomen ، لا يمكننا الراحة حتى يتم إعادتهم إلى أمان عائلاتهم ومنازلهم.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
---
### [2023 - تصاعد بيان التضامن الأفارقة - الاختطاف الجماعي في بوركينا فاسو](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-africans-rising-solidarity-statement-mass-abduction-in-burkina-faso/)
**Published:** January 19, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity is deeply saddened by the abduction of about 50 women and girls by terrorists in Burkina Faso’s Northern Sahel region on 12 and 13 January, 2023. According to a [statement](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=565326228967966&set=a.303579748475950) released by the Governor of the Sahel region, the mass kidnapping took place in Liki village, near the town of Arbinda, while the women were harvesting fruit.
Burkina Faso is being increasingly exposed to the threats and attacks of violent armed groups, leading to instability and loss of lives. Over the past few years, Arbinda and neighbouring areas have experienced [several attacks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/16/burkina-faso-suspected-jihadists-kidnap-women) that have resulted in the death of dozens of people and the displacement of others who have fled to neighbouring countries or safer regions for refuge. This recent mass kidnapping is a reminder that women and young girls are particularly vulnerable to violence, kidnapping and rape under the country’s deteriorating security situation.
Africans Rising calls for the immediate and unconditional release of these women and girls, and we urge the authorities in Burkina Faso to ensure the safe and sound return of these women and hold accountable the perpetrators of this terrible crime. As a Pan-African movement that believes in the rights of all Africans to safe and secure living, we call on the government of Burkina Faso to put in the appropriate measures to ensure the security of its citizens and prevention of similar attacks.
We call on international bodies like ECOWAS and the African Union to take measures to ensure the well-being of Burkina Faso’s citizens, especially women and young girls are protected during this critical moment. And to our members, we ask that you remain vigilant and continue to share messages to #FreeArbindaWomen, we cannot rest until they are returned to the safety of their families and homes.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
---
### [تحديث حول انتقال القيادة وإدارة التعاقب في منظمة African Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/update-on-africans-risings-leadership-transition/)
**Published:** December 7, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** الأفارقة ينهضون من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة يشيدون بجهود جميع الجهات الفاعلة في المجتمع المدني وأصحاب المصلحة الذين ناضلوا بلا كلل من أجل إنشاء صندوق "الخسائر والأضرار".
**Content:**
[Press release](https://www.africansrising.org/category/news/press-release/)
# Update on Africans Rising’s Leadership Transition & Succession Management
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) December 7, 2022June 24, 2025
### Update on Africans Rising’s Leadership Transition & Succession Management
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity is currently undertaking a leadership transition process following the transitioning of Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan and Coumba Toure who have coordinated this movement since its inception. As announced at the All-African Movements Assembly, November 30 2022 was the last day in office of Coumba Toure after Lamin Saidykhan transitioned out on September 30, 2022. The Coordinating Collective and the entire membership of Africans Rising thanks the two for their service to the movement and for their expressed willingness to continue supporting the movement. Below is an update on some of the steps taken and important timelines of this process.
- To ensure that the running of the secretariat was not interrupted, Hardi Yakubu, Engagement and Collaboration Lead of Africans Rising has been serving as Interim Coordinator since October 1, and will lead the movement through the transition period. A report will be issued afterwards on the activities, successes and challenges during the interim period to inform further transition processes after the recruitment of a substantive coordinator.
- The Call for Application for the positions of [Movement Coordinator](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-coordinator-of-africans-rising/), and a [Leadership and Transition Coach](https://www.africansrising.org/leadership-transition-coach/) has been shared. The deadline for application is December 14, 2022.
- Suitable candidates for these positions will be selected, interviewed and the final candidate picked by January, 2022. Africans Rising is an equal opportunity employer and will use the best standards of recruitment to ensure transparency and accountability.
- A Leadership succession & Change Management Plan by January 2023, which will track, monitor & report at regular intervals after the assumption of office of the substantive movement coordinator.
- Based on a decision of the Coordinating Collective, the leadership model of the movement will from now on be mono-leadership open to all demographics of Africans without any discrimination. However the Coordinating Collective will continue to be led by two Co-Chairs. The roles are currently being performed by Miouda Bouichou and Rokhaya Ndieye.
- Elections of new CC members will be held in April 2023 to reconstitute the Board for the next two years in accordance with the AR constitution
- We recognise this transition period is a critical moment of change and as in every organisation, transitions may occasion uncertainty. It is however also an opportunity to show the institutional resilience of Africans Rising to grow beyond its founding coordinators.
Africans Rising values this leadership transition as a journey of learning, and we are thankful to the members, partners and allies for their understanding, support and guidance throughout the process so far. Together, we are building one of the most formidable Pan-African movements to carry forward the work of total liberation and unity of Africa and Africans.
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### [Mise à jour sur la transition du leadership et la gestion de la succession d'Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/update-on-africans-risings-leadership-transition/)
**Published:** December 7, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity salue les efforts de tous les acteurs et parties prenantes de la société civile qui se sont battus sans relâche pour la mise en place du Fonds « Pertes et Dommages » ;
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# Update on Africans Rising’s Leadership Transition & Succession Management
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) December 7, 2022June 24, 2025
### Update on Africans Rising’s Leadership Transition & Succession Management
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity is currently undertaking a leadership transition process following the transitioning of Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan and Coumba Toure who have coordinated this movement since its inception. As announced at the All-African Movements Assembly, November 30 2022 was the last day in office of Coumba Toure after Lamin Saidykhan transitioned out on September 30, 2022. The Coordinating Collective and the entire membership of Africans Rising thanks the two for their service to the movement and for their expressed willingness to continue supporting the movement. Below is an update on some of the steps taken and important timelines of this process.
- To ensure that the running of the secretariat was not interrupted, Hardi Yakubu, Engagement and Collaboration Lead of Africans Rising has been serving as Interim Coordinator since October 1, and will lead the movement through the transition period. A report will be issued afterwards on the activities, successes and challenges during the interim period to inform further transition processes after the recruitment of a substantive coordinator.
- The Call for Application for the positions of [Movement Coordinator](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-coordinator-of-africans-rising/), and a [Leadership and Transition Coach](https://www.africansrising.org/leadership-transition-coach/) has been shared. The deadline for application is December 14, 2022.
- Suitable candidates for these positions will be selected, interviewed and the final candidate picked by January, 2022. Africans Rising is an equal opportunity employer and will use the best standards of recruitment to ensure transparency and accountability.
- A Leadership succession & Change Management Plan by January 2023, which will track, monitor & report at regular intervals after the assumption of office of the substantive movement coordinator.
- Based on a decision of the Coordinating Collective, the leadership model of the movement will from now on be mono-leadership open to all demographics of Africans without any discrimination. However the Coordinating Collective will continue to be led by two Co-Chairs. The roles are currently being performed by Miouda Bouichou and Rokhaya Ndieye.
- Elections of new CC members will be held in April 2023 to reconstitute the Board for the next two years in accordance with the AR constitution
- We recognise this transition period is a critical moment of change and as in every organisation, transitions may occasion uncertainty. It is however also an opportunity to show the institutional resilience of Africans Rising to grow beyond its founding coordinators.
Africans Rising values this leadership transition as a journey of learning, and we are thankful to the members, partners and allies for their understanding, support and guidance throughout the process so far. Together, we are building one of the most formidable Pan-African movements to carry forward the work of total liberation and unity of Africa and Africans.
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### [Atualização sobre a Transição de Liderança e Gestão de Sucessão da Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/update-on-africans-risings-leadership-transition/)
**Published:** December 7, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity aplaude os esforços de todos os atores da sociedade civil e partes interessadas que lutaram incansavelmente pelo estabelecimento do Fundo “Perdas e Danos”;
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# Update on Africans Rising’s Leadership Transition & Succession Management
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### Update on Africans Rising’s Leadership Transition & Succession Management
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- Elections of new CC members will be held in April 2023 to reconstitute the Board for the next two years in accordance with the AR constitution
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### [Taarifa kuhusu Mpito wa Uongozi wa Africans Rising & Succession Management](https://www.africansrising.org/update-on-africans-risings-leadership-transition/)
**Published:** December 7, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Waafrika Wanaoinuka kwa ajili ya Umoja, Haki, Amani na Utu inapongeza juhudi za watendaji na wadau wote wa asasi za kiraia ambao walipigania bila kuchoka kuanzishwa kwa Mfuko wa "Hasara na Uharibifu";
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### [Tournons La Page](https://www.africansrising.org/tournonslapage/)
**Published:** February 10, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[Activism Award](https://www.africansrising.org/category/programs/movement-building-support/activism-award/)
# Tournons La Page
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) February 10, 2021April 27, 2023
Tournons La Page is an international citizens’ movement that promotes democracy and human rights in Africa.
The organization was formed in 2014 and has since expanded into an international organization that works across Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea, Niger, DRC, and Togo.\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[vc\_column\_text\]Among many of its actions, Tournons La Page has supported the observation of the December 2020 [elections in Niger](https://tournonslapage.org/fr/actualites/niger-rapport-dobservation-electorale-elections-du-27-decembre-2020), strategic litigation for corruption scandals [in Guinea](https://tournonslapage.org/fr/actualites/guinee-tlp-et-la-pcud-demandent-l%27ouverture-d%27une-enquete-par-le-parquet-national-financier-concernant-les-activites-minieres-damr), and strategic litigation in the case of the murder of a human rights defender [in the DRC](https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20201219-rdc-%C3%A0-mbobero-le-proc%C3%A8s-d-un-militaire-gardant-une-concession-de-la-famille-kabila-fait-grand-bruit).
“This award is a reward, it is a motivation for us to continue the work we have undertaken since the creation of our organization,” said Marc Ona Essangui, president of Tournons La Page, in a video statement.
“It is time for the daughters and sons of the African continent to rise to the development challenge, take up the challenge of respect for human rights and the challenge of democracy. That is our ambition.”
For more information about Tournons La Page, and how you can donate to support their work. Visit: https://tournonslapage.org/en
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### [Asha Jaffar](https://www.africansrising.org/ashajaffar/)
**Published:** February 10, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[Asha Jaffar](https://twitter.com/AshaJaffar?s=08) is a young Kenyan activist and journalist voted as the 2020 Africans Rising Activist of the Year by Africans Rising members.
Born and raised in Kibera, Asha is paving a way forward for a new generation of African changemakers. She is the founder and CEO of Kibra Food Drive, an initiative she and a group of local activists initiated in response to the devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic in their community. As people in Kibera lost their jobs and livelihoods due to the virus, Jaffar and her colleagues developed the food drive to support families disproportionately affected by social distancing policies. The initiative has now helped feed over 3,000 families and their work continues.
As she looks ahead, she says, “We need to continue this progress by helping people get their jobs, sustaining themselves, going back into boosting their businesses and social enterprises.”
“We believe in telling the success stories of Africans doing things for their own people,” she said.
Additional reporting on Jaffar and the Kibra Food Drive has been published by media outlets including [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/world/africa/coronavirus-hunger-crisis.html) and [National Geographic](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/06/kibera-sprawling-city-within-city-fighting-coronavirus-requires-solidarity/).
For more information about Jaffar, the Kibra Food Drive, and how you can donate to support their work, visit:
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### [Appeal to Release Political Prisoners and Journalists in Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/appeal-to-release-political-prisoners-in-africa/)
**Published:** April 21, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**To: Your Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa President of the African Union
To: Excellencies Presidents and Prime Ministers of Africans countries**
Dear African Presidents,
We the undersigned organizations and movements operating on the African continent and in the African Diaspora – towards promoting justice, peace and dignity – respectfully ask that you release all Human Rights defenders, journalists and political prisoners currently detained in your respective countries.
You are making history with every decision you are taking in the context of The COVID-19 pandemic which is getting worse by the day. The World Health Organization has recommended that governments release some prisoners in order to reduce carceral populations. This is particularly important as incarcerated persons are at higher risks of contracting the virus due to the conditions of detention, underlying health conditions and difficulty to observe social distancing in such closed spaces.
Many of you have already pardoned thousands of prisoners across the continent and we applaud your leadership and concern for the well-being of your citizens. Nonetheless, there are hundreds of people who are deserving of your pardon that are still incarcerated. They are Human Rights defenders, journalists and activists whose families, friends and communities are rightfully worried about them.
Many of these prisoners have been detained for months to years without trial which violates their right to a fair trial and a sizable number have fragile health as a result of poor living conditions. The COVID-19 is a matter of life and death and no one deserves to die as a result of their dissident voice.
This is an unusual time and we need a humanitarian act to get through this period. We encourage you to take the boldest action by putting the lives and all your citizens, including your opponents and critics first. We invite you to take actions that will forever put your name in the history of this pandemic as those who made the difference and put Africa at the front leading humanity back to caring for each other.
We implore you to give peace a chance, and let go of all the political prisoners.
Sincerely,
## Signatories
Africans Rising
Committee to Protect Journalists
Centro de Estudos Ufolo para a Boa Governação
CIVICUS
Afrika Youth Movement
Solidarity Uganda
NVDA
Afrikakajom
WAFRICA Guinée
Friends of Angola
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
Torture Abolition And Survivors Support Coalition International
Togolese Civil League
Do It With Boldness
Foundation
ITUC-Africa
CAJUST
WACSI
TEAM COURAGE
One Day Seyoum
PeoplesHub
Activista The Gambia
Africa Consultants International
Amis de l’Afrique Francophone- Bénin (AMAF-BENIN)
Bisso Peuple
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### [Africans Rising soutient l'appel à de la Démocratie au Tchad](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-supports-the-call-for-democracy-in-chad/)
**Published:** October 21, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising prête le pouvoir de notre solidarité aux manifestants qui appellent à la paix et à la démocratie au Tchad. Nous condamnons la décision du gouvernement de retarder les élections et le recours à la violence par les forces de sécurité en réponse aux manifestations, qui a conduit au [massacre](https://apnews.com/article/idriss-deby-ndjamena-chad-central-africa-475405fd7202ef79bc71dd30e9e1c95e) de plus de 50 personnes et à la blessure de plus de 300 personnes. Notre mouvement présente ses condoléances aux familles et aux amis de ceux qui ont perdu la vie.
Pendant 18 mois, les Tchadiens ont souffert sous une junte militaire (après la mort du président Idriss Deby en avril 2021) avec la promesse qu’en octobre de cette année, la direction du pays passerait à des élections. Toutefois, le 1er octobre, il a été [annoncé](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/junta-set-stay-power-after-chad-delays-elections-by-two-years-2022-10-02/) que les élections démocratiques seraient repoussées de deux ans et que le dirigeant par intérim Mahamat Idriss Deby pourrait rester au pouvoir.
A juste titre, les Tchadiens ont été consternés par la décision abrupte et unilatérale de la junte de retarder leurs rêves de gouvernance démocratique et civile. Le 20 octobre, date à laquelle la junte militaire devait initialement prendre fin, les manifestants ont élevé la voix, sont descendus dans la rue et ont fait entendre leurs demandes de démocratie dans les couloirs des institutions les plus puissantes du pays. La réponse violente des forces de sécurité à ces manifestants, avec des arrestations, des gaz lacrymogènes et des balles réelles, est impensable.
Nous condamnons également la [tollé contre](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/21/dozens-of-protesters-killed-in-chad-what-happened) le groupe de la société civile Wakit Tama et l’assassinat de la journaliste [Orédjé Narcisse](https://cpj.org/2022/10/radio-cefod-journalist-oredje-narcisse-shot-dead-in-chad/), dont la mort envoie un message d’intolérance envers une presse libre. Ces tactiques oppressives ne mèneront jamais à une gouvernance juste et équitable.
Nous demandons à l’Union africaine et aux autres puissances internationales de tenir les dirigeants du pays responsables de la transition promise vers un régime civil. Le gouvernement Tchadien ne doit pas être autorisé à opérer librement étant donné ses violations flagrantes des droits de l’homme. Nous appelons nos membres à s’organiser pour soutenir ceux qui, au Tchad, manifestent pour la paix et la démocratie, et à partager des messages de solidarité sur les fils des médias sociaux et dans les médias. Faites savoir au peuple Tchadien que nous sommes nombreux à le soutenir. Leurs efforts ne sont pas vains.
Pendant d’innombrables années, des Africains de tout le continent sont morts sous l’emprise de régimes militaires brutaux, mais nos appels à la paix ne seront jamais réduits au silence. En tant que mouvement du peuple, notre travail se poursuit jusqu’à ce que nous voyions que les civils et leurs dirigeants peuvent vivre ensemble dans l’unité, la justice, la paix et la dignité. C’est l’Afrique que nous voulons.
Téléchargez la [déclaration ici](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Solidarity-Statement-Africans-Rising-Supports-the-Call-for-Democracy-in-Chad-French.pdf).
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement, Solidarity Statement
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### [Soutien aux Africains déplacés par le cyclone Freddy](https://www.africansrising.org/support-to-africans-displaced-by-cyclone-freddy/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace & Dignity est profondément attristé par les dégâts et la destruction causés par le cyclone tropical Freddy, qui a dévasté des parties du Malawi et du Mozambique et tué plus de 500 personnes. Cette tempête d’un mois a apporté des pluies torrentielles dans la région sud-est du continent, l’équivalent de six mois de précipitations en six jours. Selon le [Département des affaires de gestion des catastrophes du Malawi,](https://www.voanews.com/a/malawi-president-seeks-more-support-for-cyclone-victims) plus de 500 000 personnes ont été déplacées et vivent actuellement dans 534 camps.
Africans Rising en partenariat avec d’autres mouvements sur le terrain organise un soutien solidaire aux victimes du cyclone. Vous pouvez soutenir cet effort en donnant ce que vous pouvez. Tous les dons seront envoyés à nos organisations partenaires pour soutenir leur travail sur le terrain.
Nous avons également organisé la collecte d’articles de secours par divers volontaires dans la région de l’Afrique australe. Nous appelons nos compatriotes africains en Angola, Botswana, Eswthini, MMadagascar, Maurice, le Mozambique, les Comores, le Malawi, la Namibie, la Zambie et le Zimbabwe pour faire également don d’articles de secours tels que des vêtements sanitaires, de la nourriture, des vêtements propres, des aides médicales et des couvertures. Les familles touchées par la catastrophe ont un besoin urgent d’assistance, et nous avons besoin de votre soutien pour les aider.
Pour faire un don d’articles de secours, veuillez nous contacter via WhatsApp au numéro : +233 50 088 3672 ou envoyer un e-mail à [engagement@africans-rising.organ](mailto:engagement@africans-rising.org) et vous serez dirigé vers le volontaire national en charge de la collecte des articles de secours en votre pays.
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### [Msaada kwa Waafrika waliohamishwa na Kimbunga Freddy](https://www.africansrising.org/support-to-africans-displaced-by-cyclone-freddy/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Waafrika Wanaoinuka kwa Umoja, Haki, Amani na Utu wamehuzunishwa sana na uharibifu na uharibifu uliosababishwa na Kimbunga cha Tropiki Freddy, ambacho kimeharibu maeneo ya Malawi na Msumbiji na kuua zaidi ya watu 500. Waafrika Wanaoinuka kwa Umoja, Haki, Amani na Utu wamehuzunishwa sana na uharibifu na uharibifu uliosababishwa na Kimbunga cha Tropiki Freddy, ambacho kimeharibu maeneo ya Malawi na Msumbiji na kuua zaidi ya watu 500. Kulingana na Idara ya [Masuala ya Kukabiliana na Majanga ya Malawi zaidi](https://www.voanews.com/a/malawi-president-seeks-more-support-for-cyclone-victims) ya watu 500,000 wameyakimbia makazi yao na kwa sasa wanaishi katika kambi 534.
Africans Rising kwa ushirikiano na vuguvugu zingine mashinani inaandaa msaada wa mshikamano kwa wahanga wa kimbunga hicho. Unaweza kuunga mkono juhudi hii kwa kuchangia unachoweza. Michango yote itatumwa kwa mashirika yetu washirika ili kusaidia kazi yao mashinani.
Pia tumepanga ukusanyaji wa vitu vya msaada kutoka kwa wafanyakazi wa kujitolea mbalimbali katika eneo la Kusini mwa Afrika. Tunatoa wito kwa Waafrika wenzetu walioko Angola, Botswana, Eswthini, Madagascar, Mauritius, Msumbiji, Comoro, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia na Zimbabwe pia kuchangia vifaa vya msaada kama vile nguo za usafi, chakula, nguo safi, vifaa vya matibabu na blanketi. Familia zilizoathiriwa na maafa zinahitaji usaidizi haraka, na tunahitaji usaidizi wako ili kuzisaidia.
Ili kuchangia misaada, tafadhali wasiliana nasi kupitia WhatsApp kwa nambari : +233 50 088 3672 au tuma barua pepe kwa [engagement@africans-rising.orgna](mailto:engagement@africans-rising.org) utaelekezwa kwa mfanyakazi wa kujitolea wa kitaifa anayesimamia ukusanyaji wa vitu vya msaada katika Nchi yako.
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### [Apoio aos africanos deslocados pelo ciclone Freddy](https://www.africansrising.org/support-to-africans-displaced-by-cyclone-freddy/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace & Dignity is deeply saddened by the damage and destruction caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which has devastated parts of Malawi and Mozambique and killed over 500 people. This month-long storm has brought torrential rains to the southeastern region of the continent, the equivalent of six months of rainfall in six days. According to [Malawi’s Disaster Management Affairs Department](https://www.voanews.com/a/malawi-president-seeks-more-support-for-cyclone-victims) more than 500,000 people have been displaced and are currently living at 534 camps.
Africans Rising in partnership with other movements on the ground is organizing solidarity support for victims of the cyclone. You can support this effort by donating what you can. All donations will be sent to our partner organisations to support their work on the ground.
We have also organized the collection of relief items by various volunteers in the Southern Africa region. We call on fellow Africans in Angola, Botswana, Eswthini, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Comoros, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe to also donate relief items such as sanitary wear, food, clean clothes, medical aids and blankets. Families affected by the disaster urgently need assistance, and we need your support to help them.
To donate relief items, Kindly reach out to us via WhatsApp on the number : +233 50 088 3672 or send an email to and you will be directed to the national volunteer in charge of the collection of relief items in your country.
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### [دعم الأفارقة النازحين بسبب إعصار فريدي](https://www.africansrising.org/support-to-africans-displaced-by-cyclone-freddy/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
يشعر الأفارقة الذين ينهضون من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة بحزن عميق بسبب الدمار والدمار الناجمين عن إعصار فريدي المداري ، الذي دمر أجزاء من ملاوي وموزمبيق وقتل أكثر من 500 شخص. تسببت هذه العاصفة التي استمرت شهرًا في هطول أمطار غزيرة على المنطقة الجنوبية الشرقية من القارة ، أي ما يعادل ستة أشهر من الأمطار في ستة أيام. [وفقًا لإدارة شؤون إدارة الكوارث في ملاوي ، نزح](https://www.voanews.com/a/malawi-president-seeks-more-support-for-cyclone-victims) أكثر من 500000 شخص ويعيشون حاليًا في 534 مخيمًا.
يشعر الأفارقة الذين ينهضون من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة بحزن عميق بسبب الدمار والدمار الناجمين عن إعصار فريدي المداري ، الذي دمر أجزاء من ملاوي وموزمبيق وقتل أكثر من 500 شخص. يمكنك دعم هذا الجهد بالتبرع بما تستطيع. سيتم إرسال جميع التبرعات إلى المنظمات الشريكة لنا لدعم عملها على الأرض.
كما قمنا بتنظيم جمع مواد الإغاثة من قبل متطوعين مختلفين في منطقة الجنوب الأفريقي. يشعر الأفارقة الذين ينهضون من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة بحزن عميق بسبب الدمار والدمار الناجمين عن إعصار فريدي المداري ، الذي دمر أجزاء من ملاوي وموزمبيق وقتل أكثر من 500 شخص.أداغشقر وموريشيوس وموزمبيق وجزر القمر وملاوي وناميبيا وزامبيا وزيمبابوي للتبرع أيضًا بمواد الإغاثة مثل الملابس الصحية والطعام والملابس النظيفة والمساعدات الطبية والبطانيات. سيتم التبرع بالأموال التي يتم جمعها للمجتمعات المتضررة وسيتم أيضًا جمع مواد الإغاثة مثل الملابس الصحية والطعام والملابس النظيفة والمساعدات الطبية والبطانيات والتبرع بها.
للتبرع بمواد الإغاثة ، يرجى التواصل معنا عبر WhatsApp على الرقم: +233 50 088 3672 أو إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى [Engagement@africans](mailto:engagement@africans-rising.org)-rising.org وسيتم توجيهك إلى المتطوع الوطني المسؤول عن جمع مواد الإغاثة في بلدك.
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### [2023 - 0327 - Jarida la AR](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-0327-ar-newsletter/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
#### Subj: Africans Rising Newsletter: Saidia Kusaidia Waafrika Walioathiriwa na Kimbunga Freddy
## Wito wa Kuchukua Hatua
#### Changia kusaidia Waafrika waliohamishwa na kuharibiwa na Kimbunga Freddy.
Kimbunga Freddy kimekuwa na athari mbaya kwa Malawi na jamii Kusini mwa Afrika. Kama ilivyoripotiwa na vyombo vya habari, karibu watu 600 wamepoteza maisha na zaidi ya watu milioni moja wamelazimika kuyahama makazi yao. Uharibifu wa miundombinu ya Malawi pia umewaweka wakazi kwenye mojawapo ya milipuko mikubwa ya kipindupindu nchini humo. Africans Rising inakabiliana na hali hiyo kwa kuhamasisha rasilimali na kuchangisha pesa ili kutoa misaada kwa wale wanaohitaji na kuwasaidia katika njia yao ya kupona. Tumeanzisha mipango ya kampeni ya kimataifa ya kuchangisha pesa na ukusanyaji wa vitu vya msaada iliyoandaliwa na wafanyakazi mbalimbali wa kujitolea katika eneo la Kusini mwa Afrika. Pesa zitakazopatikana zitatolewa kwa jamii zilizoathiriwa na vifaa vya msaada kama vile nguo za usafi, chakula, nguo safi, vifaa vya matibabu na blanketi pia vitakusanywa na kuchangwa. Familia zilizoathiriwa na maafa zinahitaji usaidizi haraka, na tunahitaji usaidizi wako ili kuzisaidia. Jua jinsi unavyoweza kuchangia kusaidia wahanga wa Kimbunga Freddy kwa kutembelea tovuti yetu
[ Find out how you can donate to support the victims of Cyclone Freddy here ](#)
#### Dai Nafasi Yako - omba ufadhili wa majibu ya haraka.
ActionAid Denmark inashirikiana na Africans Rising kusaidia kutoa fedha kwa wanaharakati na watetezi wa haki za binadamu walio hatarini. Utaratibu wa Dai Nafasi Yako unaweza kutoa hadi EUR 5,000 kwa muda wa hadi miezi sita. Katika mtandao huu, ActionAid Denmark inajadili pesa gani zinaweza kutumika kwa ajili ya kengele za usalama, wafanyakazi wa usalama wasio na silaha, nyumba salama, matibabu na gharama nyinginezo.
## Kwa taarifa zaidi
Tafadhali tazama mtandao kwenye Ukurasa wetu wa Facebok
[ Bonyeza hapa! ](https://fb.watch/jt5jjiC1Zp/)
## Kwa taarifa zaidi
Kuhusu Dai Nafasi Yako, tafadhali soma
[ Bonyeza hapa! ](https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/GTcSsGdfDWzRRezYN3CORl4zsQGb2WLHqLi6AkSAyLDNji3tfNraORVctGZMzcNdIatdZocUcaXSMRqHREfUeHZbsiuBhA19Vw_KVZjQjYKZRqgTG41ULBHQkIj7veXu0DuafVerA05qjCVEYhjrzhJEZLdY51cXlzzzfaI6r_hHh2ii1vNw0syoquApFXXXgpVkxfX8sB0tegNTjNDgGjlcgBMing4CfwICjnV1BXIAIC_JGhiDWRTZ5X2gxae6DNLadjUFtTBP5vHS5H7BNflo5-4n1h7zFh0Ffo5UT4WFDX2XnTnqZsKsBCc1x4OiGbZcKUfjA-Q9MBKrec30frmOh2nrQlc7tvysKggo8Psx5kbh_p5l8Ur_yNL5ZOHw/3ug/LfI78SZrRVu7oiX2hpa2zg/h17/BvFB-WS8J69RNNRJ2eC0iqJYAQoyDczLp-7gMVj4ywE)
## KUMBUSHO
##### Jaza fomu mpya ya uanachama ya Africans Rising
Mnamo Oktoba 2022, Africans Rising ilitoa hifadhidata mpya ya wanachama ambayo huturuhusu kutoa mawasiliano zaidi na ushirikiano na jumuiya yetu ya kimataifa ya wanachama. Ikiwa wewe ni mwanachama wa Africans Rising ambaye alijiunga kabla ya Oktoba 2022, au ungependa kuwa mwanachama
[ Tafadhali jaza fomu ya uanachama hapa! ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)
> Je, una habari kuhusu shirika, jumuiya, au kazi yako ambayo ungependa tushiriki na uanachama wetu? Tafadhali tujulishe kwa barua pepe media@africans-rising.org. Tunaweza kuishiriki katika jarida letu linalofuata.
## Hadithi kutoka kwa Harakati
[  ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
#### Afrika Isiyo na Mpaka Katika Habari:
- **Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka yatangazwa kwenye Kongamano la Mawaziri.**
Kongamano la Mawaziri wa Kiuchumi kwa Afrika linafanyika hivi sasa mjini Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Katika moja ya vikao hivyo, Dk. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, mwakilishi mkuu wa Umoja wa Afrika, aliendeleza kampeni ya Africans Rising’s Borderelss Africa. Mbele ya hadhira ya baadhi ya viongozi mashuhuri barani Afrika, Dk. Chambas alitoa wito kwa wanachama zaidi kutia saini kupitishwa kwa itifaki ya AU ya harakati za bure. “Hatuwezi kuwa na bara ambapo watu wetu hawawezi kuzunguka na kufanya biashara na kila mmoja,” alisema, “ni muhimu tuweke pesa zetu mahali ambapo midomo yetu iko.”
[ Tazama kauli yake kwenye ukurasa wetu wa Facebook ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
- **Harakati huria barani Afrika ni hatua kuelekea uondoaji wa ukoloni kamili**
Mratibu wa Vuguvugu la Africans Rising Movement Hardi Yakubu aliandika kipande muhimu kinachoangalia harakati huru kama hatua muhimu kuelekea Afrika iliyokombolewa kweli. “Iwapo mtu atachambua kwa umakini, akichukua kutoka kwa ukweli wa kihistoria, ni dhahiri kwamba dhuluma ya sasa na ukandamizaji wa kimfumo katika Afrika, na kwa kweli sehemu zingine zinazoitwa Global Kusini ni athari za kuendelea kutawaliwa kwa mifumo na miundo na ukoloni mamboleo. itikadi.”
[ Soma makala ya Yakubu kuhusu ThisIsAfrica ](https://thisisafrica.me/politics-and-society/borderless-africa-free-movement-in-africa-is-a-step-towards-complete-decolonisation/?amp=1)
- **Afrika isiyo na mipaka haiwezi kujadiliwa**
CitiNewsroom.com, chombo kikuu cha habari nchini Ghana, hivi majuzi kilichapisha makala iliyohusisha mahojiano na Mratibu wa Africans Rising Movement Hardi Yakubu kuhusu kampeni ya Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka. “Tunachotaka ni Afrika ambapo watu wote wanaonekana kama raia wa ardhi na kuruhusiwa kuhama, kuingiliana na kufanya biashara na wengine bila kizuizi cha kidiplomasia ambacho tunacho sasa,” Yakubu alisema.
[ Soma makala kamili hapa ](https://citinewsroom.com/2023/02/borderless-africa-is-non-negotiable-hardi-yakubu/)
#### Kuadhimisha Mwezi wa Historia ya Wanawake: Farafina, Ziara ya Black Link
Farafina ni mpango wa kurejesha na kujenga upya vuguvugu la mshikamano wa watu wa mashinani linalounganisha Afrika na Marekani. Mnamo Machi 16, kama sehemu ya ziara hiyo, Kituo cha Mafunzo ya Kiafrika cha Chuo Kikuu cha Howard na mashirika shirikishi kiliandaa mjadala wa ushirikiano wa U.S.-Africa na mitazamo iliyoshirikiwa na jopo la viongozi mashuhuri wanawake wakiwemo viongozi wa harakati za kijamii wanaowakilisha bara na diaspora. Wazungumzaji katika hafla hiyo ni pamoja na: Dana Banks, Aliyekuwa Msaidizi Maalum wa Rais na Mshauri Maalum wa BMT kwa Mkutano wa Viongozi wa Afrika, Ikulu; Coumba Toure, Mwenyekiti wa Bodi, TrustAfrica, Ambassadors Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity; na Imani Countess, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji, U.S. Africa Bridge-Building Initiative.
> Je, una habari kuhusu shirika, jumuiya, au kazi yako ambayo ungependa tushiriki na uanachama wetu? Tafadhali tujulishe kwa barua pepe media@africans-rising.org. Tunaweza kuishiriki katika jarida letu linalofuata.
## Utoaji wa Mtu Binafsi
Huku vuguvugu la Africans Rising likiundwa miaka mitano iliyopita, moja ya makubaliano muhimu ni kwamba vuguvugu hilo lijifadhili lenyewe na Waafrika (watu binafsi na mashirika) kwa kuzingatia bara na duniani kote. Wanachama waanzilishi pia walikaribisha wafuasi wowote ambao wanalingana na maadili, maono na dhamira yetu ya kushiriki.
Mnamo mwaka wa 2023, kitengo cha uhamasishaji wa rasilimali za Africans Rising kitakuwa kikiongeza juhudi zetu kufanikisha agizo hili. Wakati wa Mkutano wa 2022 wa All African Movements Assembly washiriki walionyesha msaada wao kwa kuchangia. Tutakuwa tunatuma sasisho za mara kwa mara juu ya kile kinachoingia na jinsi kinatumiwa. Maelezo zaidi kuhusu jinsi unaweza kusaidia hapa chini:
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# Kampeni ya Afro Kwa Milioni Moja
Kampeni ya Africans Rising One Afro for One Million ni kampeni ya mtu binafsi kuunga mkono malengo ya vuguvugu la kutafuta fedha ili Waafrika Rising waweze kudumisha kasi yake, kuongeza shughuli zake na kuendelea kujenga mshikamano na wanachama wake katika bara zima la Afrika na katika bara la Afrika. Diaspora, huku pia wakijibu jamii zilizoko kwenye shida. Unaweza kujiunga na kampeni leo na kuchangia US$1 kwa mwezi.
Toa mchango wako sasa!
](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
## KALENDA
- **29 Machi – Wanawake na Wanaharakati: Madau na changamoto.bold,** 13h EAT / 16h GMT – Mtandaoni
Katika mazungumzo haya ya Anga ya Twitter, wanaharakati wanawake wanajadili kazi yao kama wanaharakati na jinsi walivyojihusisha na mabadiliko ya kijamii. Tutazungumza na Mwanzilishi Mwenza Angela Ngulube, NYALI Zambia [@NgulubeNomsa](https://twitter.com/ngulubenomsa); Subira Mawuto Development Practitioner [@MissPatienceM](https://twitter.com/MissPatienceM); Irene Asuwa, Mwanasayansi wa Kijamii/Mwenza anayeitisha Haki ya Ikolojia, [@irene\_asuwa](https://twitter.com/irene_asuwa); Kasina Maryanne, Mfadhili Mwenza wa JUST WOMEN AFRIKA, [@kasinamaryanne](https://twitter.com/KasinaMaryanne); Kiongozi wa Timu ya Minoo Kyaa, vuguvugu la Vituo vya Haki ya Kijamii, [@minookyaa](https://twitter.com/minookyaa?lang=en); Azaria Nkosazana Mredlane, mwanzilishi wa Dear Young Queen Foundation, @sunguiness na Mercy Mary Nakawala mwanzilishi wa Girls Safeguarding Girls Movement. [@MercyMNakawala](https://twitter.com/MercyMNakawala).
> Iwapo una wito wowote wa kuchukua hatua au habari ambazo ungependa kuona katika jarida lijalo la Africans Rising, au maoni yoyote kuhusu jarida hilo ambayo ungependa kushiriki nasi, tunataka kusikia kutoka kwako. Tafadhali tutumie barua pepe kwa media@africans-rising.org.
## Jiunge na Jarida Letu
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### [2023 - 0327 - Boletim informativo AR](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-0327-ar-newsletter/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
#### Assunto: Africanans Rising Newsletter: Ajuda aos Africanos Afectados pelo Ciclone Freddy
## Chamado à ação
#### Doar para apoiar os africanos deslocados e devastados pelo ciclone Freddy.
O ciclone Freddy teve um efeito catastrófico no Malauí e nas comunidades da África Austral. O ciclone Freddy teve um efeito catastrófico no Malauí e nas comunidades da África Austral. Os danos à infra-estrutura malauiana também expuseram os residentes a um dos maiores surtos de cólera do país. Os africanos em ascensão estão respondendo à situação, mobilizando recursos e arrecadando dinheiro para proporcionar alívio aos necessitados e ajudá-los em seu caminho de recuperação. Iniciamos planos para uma campanha global de arrecadação de fundos e a coleta de itens de ajuda organizada por vários voluntários na região da África Austral. Os fundos arrecadados serão doados às comunidades afetadas e itens de ajuda, tais como roupas sanitárias, alimentos, roupas limpas, ajuda médica e cobertores também serão arrecadados e doados. Os fundos arrecadados serão doados às comunidades afetadas e itens de ajuda, tais como roupas sanitárias, alimentos, roupas limpas, ajuda médica e cobertores também serão arrecadados e doados. Descubra como você pode doar para apoiar as vítimas do ciclone Freddy, visitando nosso site
[ Descubra como você pode doar para apoiar as vítimas do ciclone Freddy aqui ](#)
#### Solicite seu espaço - solicite um financiamento de resposta rápida.
A ActionAid Dinamarca está se separando dos Africanos em ascensão para ajudar a fornecer fundos para ativistas e defensores dos direitos humanos em perigo. O mecanismo Claim Your Space pode fornecer até EUR 5.000 por um período de até seis meses. Neste webinar, a ActionAid Dinamarca discute o que os fundos podem ser usados para alarmes de segurança, pessoal de segurança desarmado, casas seguras, tratamento médico e outras despesas.
## Para maiores informações
Por favor, assista ao webinar na nossa página Facebok
[ Clique aqui! ](https://fb.watch/jt5jjiC1Zp/)
## Para maiores informações
Sobre Reclamar Seu Espaço, por favor leia
[ Clique aqui! ](https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/GTcSsGdfDWzRRezYN3CORl4zsQGb2WLHqLi6AkSAyLDNji3tfNraORVctGZMzcNdIatdZocUcaXSMRqHREfUeHZbsiuBhA19Vw_KVZjQjYKZRqgTG41ULBHQkIj7veXu0DuafVerA05qjCVEYhjrzhJEZLdY51cXlzzzfaI6r_hHh2ii1vNw0syoquApFXXXgpVkxfX8sB0tegNTjNDgGjlcgBMing4CfwICjnV1BXIAIC_JGhiDWRTZ5X2gxae6DNLadjUFtTBP5vHS5H7BNflo5-4n1h7zFh0Ffo5UT4WFDX2XnTnqZsKsBCc1x4OiGbZcKUfjA-Q9MBKrec30frmOh2nrQlc7tvysKggo8Psx5kbh_p5l8Ur_yNL5ZOHw/3ug/LfI78SZrRVu7oiX2hpa2zg/h17/BvFB-WS8J69RNNRJ2eC0iqJYAQoyDczLp-7gMVj4ywE)
## LEMBRETE
##### Preencha o novo formulário de adesão dos novos africanos em ascensão
Em outubro de 2022, Africans Rising lançou um novo banco de dados de membros que nos permite oferecer maior comunicação e engajamento com nossa comunidade global de membros. Se você é um membro africano em ascensão que aderiu antes de outubro de 2022, ou se você gostaria de se tornar um membro
[ Por favor, preencha o formulário de adesão aqui! ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)
> Você tem notícias sobre sua organização, comunidade, ou trabalho que gostaria que compartilhássemos com nossos membros? Por favor, nos informe enviando um e-mail para media@africans-rising.org. Podemos compartilhá-lo em nosso próximo boletim informativo.
## Histórias do Movimento
[  ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
#### A África sem fronteiras nas notícias:
- **África sem fronteiras promovida na Conferência de Ministros.**
A Conferência de Ministros da Comissão Econômica para a África está sendo realizada atualmente em Adis Abeba, Etiópia. Durante uma das sessões, o Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, um alto representante da União Africana, promoveu a campanha “Africans Rising Borderelss Africa”. Diante de uma audiência de alguns dos líderes mais notáveis da África, o Dr. Chambas fez um apelo para que mais membros assinassem a ratificação do protocolo da UA sobre a livre circulação. “Não podemos ter um continente onde nossas pessoas não possam se mover e fazer negócios uns com os outros”, disse ele, “é importante que coloquemos nosso dinheiro onde nossa boca está”.
[ Veja sua declaração em nossa página do Facebook ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
- **A livre circulação na África é um passo para uma descolonização completa**
O coordenador do Movimento Africanos em Ascensão Hardi Yakubu escreveu uma peça crítica olhando para o livre movimento como um passo integral em direção a uma África verdadeiramente liberada. “Se analisarmos criticamente, a partir de fatos históricos, é evidente que as atuais injustiças e opressão sistêmica na África, e na verdade o resto do chamado Sul Global, são os efeitos da contínua dominação de sistemas e estruturas pela ideologia neocolonial”.
[ Leia o artigo da Yakubu sobre ThisIsAfrica ](https://thisisafrica.me/politics-and-society/borderless-africa-free-movement-in-africa-is-a-step-towards-complete-decolonisation/?amp=1)
- **A África sem fronteiras não é negociável**
O CitiNewsroom.com, um importante veículo de notícias em Gana, publicou recentemente um artigo com uma entrevista com Hardi Yakubu, coordenador do Movimento Africano em Ascensão, sobre a campanha África sem Fronteiras. “O que queremos é uma África onde todas as pessoas sejam vistas como cidadãos da massa terrestre e autorizadas a se mover, interagir e negociar com outros sem a inimaginável restrição diplomática que temos atualmente”, disse Yakubu.
[ Leia o artigo completo aqui ](https://citinewsroom.com/2023/02/borderless-africa-is-non-negotiable-hardi-yakubu/)
#### Comemorando o Mês da História da Mulher: Farafina, O Tour do Elo Negro
Farafina é uma iniciativa para recuperar e reconstruir um movimento de solidariedade dos povos de base que liga a África e os EUA. No dia 16 de março, como parte da turnê, o Centro de Estudos Africanos da Universidade Howard e organizações parceiras organizaram uma discussão sobre o engajamento EUA-África com perspectivas compartilhadas por um painel de mulheres líderes proeminentes, incluindo líderes de movimentos sociais que representam o continente e a diáspora. Inclusive palestrantes no evento: Dana Banks, Ex-Assistente Especial do Presidente e Conselheira Especial do NSC para a Cúpula de Líderes Africanos, The White House; Coumba Toure, Presidente do Conselho, TrustAfrica, Embaixador Africanos em Ascensão pela Justiça, Paz e Dignidade; e Condessa Imani, Diretora Executiva, U.S. Africa Bridge-Building Initiative.
> Você tem notícias sobre sua organização, comunidade, ou trabalho que gostaria que compartilhássemos com nossos membros? Por favor, nos informe enviando um e-mail para media@africans-rising.org. Podemos compartilhá-lo em nosso próximo boletim informativo.
## Doação individual
Como o movimento Africans Rising estava sendo criado há cinco anos, um dos principais acordos foi que o movimento deveria ser auto-financiado por africanos (indivíduos e organizações) com base no continente, bem como no mundo inteiro. Os membros fundadores também acolheram todos os apoiadores que se alinham com nossos valores, visão e missão para participar.
Em 2023, a unidade de mobilização de recursos da África em ascensão intensificará nossos esforços para tornar este mandato uma realidade. Durante a Assembléia dos Movimentos Africanos de 2022, todos os participantes demonstraram seu apoio através de doações. Enviaremos regularmente atualizações sobre o que entra e como está sendo utilizado. Mais detalhes sobre como você pode apoiar abaixo:
[
# Campanha Um Afro por Um Milhão
A campanha "Africans Rising One Afro for One Million" é uma campanha de doação individual para apoiar os objetivos do movimento de arrecadar fundos para que os africanos em ascensão possam manter seu impulso, ampliar suas atividades e continuar a construir solidariedade com seus membros em todo o continente africano e na diáspora, ao mesmo tempo em que respondem às comunidades em crise. Você pode participar da campanha hoje e doar US$ 1 por mês.
Faça a sua doação agora!
](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/doar/)
## CALENDÁRIO
- **29 de março – Mulheres e Ativismo: The stakes and challenges.bold,** 13h EAT / 16h GMT – Online
Nesta conversa no Espaço Twitter, as mulheres ativistas discutem seu trabalho como ativistas e como elas se engajaram na mudança social. Estaremos conversando com Angela Ngulube Co-Founder, NYALI Zâmbia [@NgulubeNomsa](https://twitter.com/ngulubenomsa)Paciência Mawuto Praticante de Desenvolvimento [@MissPatienceM](https://twitter.com/MissPatienceM)Irene Asuwa, Cientista Social/Co-conventa Justiça Ecológica, [@irene\_asuwa](https://twitter.com/irene_asuwa)Kasina Maryanne, Co-Fundadora da JUST WOMEN AFRIKA, [@kasinamaryanne](https://twitter.com/KasinaMaryanne); Minoo Kyaa Team Lead, movimento de Centros de Justiça Social, [@minookyaa](https://twitter.com/minookyaa?lang=en)Azaria Nkosazana Mredlane, fundadora da Dear Young Queen Foundation, @sunguiness and Mercy Mary Nakawala fundadora do Girls Safeguarding Girls Movement [@MercyMNakawala](https://twitter.com/MercyMNakawala).
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### [2023 - 0327 - AR Bulletin d'informations](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-0327-ar-newsletter/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
#### Obj: Bulletin d'information d'Africans Rising : Soutenez les Africains touchés par le cyclone Freddy
## Appel à l'action
#### Faites un don pour aider les Africains touchés par le cyclone Freddy.
Le cyclone Freddy a eu un effet catastrophique sur le Malawi et les communautés d’Afrique australe. Selon les médias, près de 600 personnes ont perdu la vie et plus d’un million ont été délogées. Les dégâts subis par les infrastructures malawites ont également exposé les habitants à l’une des plus importantes épidémies de choléra du pays. Africans Rising réagit à la situation en mobilisant des ressources et en collectant des fonds pour venir en aide aux personnes dans le besoin et les aider à retrouver le chemin de la guérison. Nous avons lancé des plans pour une campagne mondiale de collecte de fonds et la collecte d’articles de secours organisée par divers bénévoles dans la région de l’Afrique australe. Les fonds collectés seront reversés aux communautés touchées et des articles de secours tels que des vêtements hygiéniques, de la nourriture, des vêtements propres, des aides médicales et des couvertures seront également collectés et donnés. Les familles touchées par la catastrophe ont un besoin urgent d’assistance et nous avons besoin de votre soutien pour les aider. Découvrez comment vous pouvez faire un don pour soutenir les victimes du cyclone Freddy en visitant notre site web.
[ Pour savoir comment faire un don pour soutenir les victimes du cyclone Freddy, cliquez ici. ](#)
#### Réclamez votre espace - demandez un financement pour une réponse rapide.
ActionAid Danemark s’associe à Africans Rising pour aider à fournir des fonds aux activistes et défenseurs des droits de l’homme en danger. Le mécanisme “Claim Your Space” peut fournir jusqu’à 5 000 euros pour une période allant jusqu’à six mois. Dans ce webinaire, ActionAid Danemark explique comment les fonds peuvent être utilisés pour les alarmes de sécurité, le personnel de sécurité non armé, les refuges, les traitements médicaux et d’autres dépenses.
## Pour plus d'informations
Regardez le webinaire sur notre page Facebok
[ Cliquez ici ! ](https://fb.watch/jt5jjiC1Zp/)
## Pour plus d'informations
A propos de Claim Your Space, veuillez lire
[ Cliquez ici ! ](https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/GTcSsGdfDWzRRezYN3CORl4zsQGb2WLHqLi6AkSAyLDNji3tfNraORVctGZMzcNdIatdZocUcaXSMRqHREfUeHZbsiuBhA19Vw_KVZjQjYKZRqgTG41ULBHQkIj7veXu0DuafVerA05qjCVEYhjrzhJEZLdY51cXlzzzfaI6r_hHh2ii1vNw0syoquApFXXXgpVkxfX8sB0tegNTjNDgGjlcgBMing4CfwICjnV1BXIAIC_JGhiDWRTZ5X2gxae6DNLadjUFtTBP5vHS5H7BNflo5-4n1h7zFh0Ffo5UT4WFDX2XnTnqZsKsBCc1x4OiGbZcKUfjA-Q9MBKrec30frmOh2nrQlc7tvysKggo8Psx5kbh_p5l8Ur_yNL5ZOHw/3ug/LfI78SZrRVu7oiX2hpa2zg/h17/BvFB-WS8J69RNNRJ2eC0iqJYAQoyDczLp-7gMVj4ywE)
## RAPPEL
##### Remplir le nouveau formulaire d’adhésion à Africans Rising
En octobre 2022, Africans Rising a mis en place une nouvelle base de données des membres qui nous permet d’améliorer la communication et l’engagement avec notre communauté globale de membres. Si vous êtes un membre d’Africans Rising qui a adhéré avant octobre 2022, ou si vous souhaitez devenir membre, cliquez ici.
[ Veuillez remplir le formulaire d'adhésion ici ! ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)
> Avez-vous des nouvelles de votre organisation, de votre communauté ou de votre travail que vous aimeriez que nous partagions avec nos membres ? Veuillez nous en informer en envoyant un courriel à media@africans-rising.org. Il se peut que nous en fassions état dans notre prochaine bulletin d'information.
## Histoires du mouvement
[  ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
#### La campagne "Afrique sans frontières" dans l'actualité :
- **La campagne “Afrique sans frontières” a été promue à la conférence des ministres.**
La conférence des ministres de la Commission économique pour l’Afrique se tient actuellement à Addis-Abeba, en Éthiopie. Au cours de l’une des sessions, le Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, haut représentant de l’Union africaine, a fait la promotion de la campagne “Borderelss Africa” d’Africans Rising. Devant un auditoire composé de certains des dirigeants les plus importants d’Afrique, M. Chambas a lancé un appel pour que davantage de membres signent la ratification du protocole de l’UA sur la libre circulation. “Nous ne pouvons pas avoir un continent où les gens ne peuvent pas se déplacer et faire des affaires les uns avec les autres”, a-t-il déclaré, “il est important que nous joignions le geste à la parole”.
[ Regardez sa déclaration sur notre page Facebook ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
- **La libre circulation en Afrique est un pas vers la décolonisation complète**
Le coordinateur du mouvement Africans Rising, Hardi Yakubu, a rédigé un article critique dans lequel il considère la libre circulation comme une étape essentielle vers une Afrique véritablement libérée. “Si l’on procède à une analyse critique, en s’appuyant sur des faits historiques, il est évident que les injustices et l’oppression systémique actuelles en Afrique, et en fait dans le reste de ce que l’on appelle le Sud global, sont les effets de la domination continue des systèmes et des structures par l’idéologie néocoloniale”.
[ Lire l'article de Yakubu sur ThisIsAfrica ](https://thisisafrica.me/politics-and-society/borderless-africa-free-movement-in-africa-is-a-step-towards-complete-decolonisation/?amp=1)
- **La campagne “Afrique sans frontières” n’est pas négociable**
Le site CitiNewsroom.com, l’un des principaux organes d’information du Ghana, a récemment publié un article présentant une interview du coordinateur du mouvement Africans Rising, Hardi Yakubu, au sujet de la campagne “Borderless Africa”. “Ce que nous voulons, c’est une Afrique où tous les habitants sont considérés comme des citoyens de la masse continentale et sont autorisés à se déplacer, à interagir et à commercer avec les autres sans les restrictions diplomatiques inimaginables que nous connaissons actuellement”, a déclaré M. Yakubu.
[ Lire l'article complet ici ](https://citinewsroom.com/2023/02/borderless-africa-is-non-negotiable-hardi-yakubu/)
#### Célébration du Mois de l'histoire des femmes : Farafina, la tournée du lien noir
Farafina est une initiative visant à récupérer et à reconstruire un mouvement de solidarité populaire reliant l’Afrique et les États-Unis. Le 16 mars, dans le cadre de la tournée, le centre d’études africaines de l’université Howard et des organisations partenaires ont organisé une discussion sur l’engagement américano-africain, avec des points de vue partagés par un panel de femmes leaders de premier plan, y compris des dirigeantes de mouvements sociaux représentant le continent et la diaspora. Parmi les orateurs, citons : Dana Banks, ancienne assistante spéciale du président et conseillère spéciale du NSC pour le sommet des dirigeants africains, Maison Blanche ; Coumba Toure, présidente du conseil d’administration de TrustAfrica, ambassadrice des Africains qui se lèvent pour la justice, la paix et la dignité ; et Imani Countess, directrice exécutive de la U.S. Africa Bridge-Building Initiative.
> Avez-vous des nouvelles de votre organisation, de votre communauté ou de votre travail que vous aimeriez que nous partagions avec nos membres ? Veuillez nous en informer en envoyant un courriel à media@africans-rising.org. Il se peut que nous en fassions état dans notre prochaine bulletin d'information.
## Dons individuels
Lors de la création du mouvement Africans Rising il y a cinq ans, l’un des principaux accords était que le mouvement devait être autofinancé par des Africains (individus et organisations) basés sur le continent et dans le monde entier. Les membres fondateurs ont également invité tous les sympathisants qui s’alignent sur nos valeurs, notre vision et notre mission à participer.
En 2023, l’unité de mobilisation des ressources Africans Rising redoublera d’efforts pour faire de ce mandat une réalité. Lors de l’assemblée des mouvements africains de 2022, les participants ont manifesté leur soutien en faisant des dons. Nous enverrons des mises à jour régulières sur les entrées et l’utilisation des fonds. Vous trouverez ci-dessous plus de détails sur la manière dont vous pouvez apporter votre soutien :
[
# Campagne " Un Afro pour Un Million " (One Afro For One Million)
La campagne "One Afro for One Million" du mouvement Africans Rising est une campagne de donation individuelle visant à soutenir les objectifs du mouvement et à collecter des fonds afin que Africans Rising puisse maintenir son élan, développer ses activités et continuer à construire la solidarité avec ses membres à travers le continent africain et dans la diaspora, tout en répondant aux besoins des communautés en crise. Vous pouvez rejoindre la campagne dès aujourd'hui et faire un don de 1 USD par mois.
Faites votre don maintenant!
](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/faire-un-don/)
## CALENDRIER
- **29 mars – Les femmes et l’activisme : Les enjeux et les défis.bold,** 13h EAT / 16h GMT – En ligne
Dans cette conversation de l’Espace Twitter, des militantes discutent de leur travail en tant qu’activistes et de la manière dont elles se sont engagées dans le changement social. Dans cette conversation de l’Espace Twitter, des militantes discutent de leur travail en tant qu’activistes et de la manière dont elles se sont engagées dans le changement social. [@NgulubeNomsa](https://twitter.com/ngulubenomsa)Patience Mawuto Praticien du développement [@MissPatienceM](https://twitter.com/MissPatienceM)Irene Asuwa, spécialiste en sciences sociales, co-responsable de la justice écologique, [@irene\_asuwa](https://twitter.com/irene_asuwa)Kasina Maryanne, co-fondatrice de JUST WOMEN AFRIKA, [@kasinamaryanne](https://twitter.com/KasinaMaryanne)Minoo Kyaa Chef d’équipe, mouvement des centres de justice sociale, [@minookyaa](https://twitter.com/minookyaa?lang=en)Azaria Nkosazana Mredlane, fondatrice de Dear Young Queen Foundation, @sunguiness et Mercy Mary Nakawala, fondatrice de Girls Safeguarding Girls Movement. [@MercyMNakawala](https://twitter.com/MercyMNakawala).
> Si vous avez des appels à l'action ou des nouvelles que vous aimeriez voir dans le prochain bulletin d'information d'Africans Rising, ou si vous souhaitez nous faire part de vos commentaires sur le bulletin d'information, n'hésitez pas à nous en faire part. Veuillez nous envoyer un courriel à l'adresse media@africans-rising.org.
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### [2023-0327 - نشرة AR الإخبارية](https://www.africansrising.org/2023-0327-ar-newsletter/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
#### خضع: نشرة الأفارقة الصاعدة: ساعد في دعم الأفارقة المتضررين من إعصار فريدي
## دعوة للعمل
#### تبرع لدعم الأفارقة الذين نزحوا ودمرهم إعصار فريدي.
كان لإعصار فريدي تأثير كارثي على ملاوي والمجتمعات المحلية في جنوب إفريقيا. كما ذكرت وسائل الإعلام ، فقد ما يقرب من 600 شخص وتشريد أكثر من مليون شخص. كما عرّض الدمار الذي لحق بالبنية التحتية في ملاوي السكان لواحدة من أكبر حالات تفشي الكوليرا في البلاد. تستجيب مجموعة African Rising للوضع من خلال تعبئة الموارد وجمع الأموال لتقديم الإغاثة للمحتاجين ومساعدتهم في طريقهم إلى الانتعاش. لقد بدأنا خططًا لحملة جمع التبرعات العالمية وجمع مواد الإغاثة التي ينظمها متطوعون مختلفون في منطقة الجنوب الأفريقي. سيتم التبرع بالأموال التي يتم جمعها للمجتمعات المتضررة وسيتم أيضًا جمع مواد الإغاثة مثل الملابس الصحية والطعام والملابس النظيفة والمساعدات الطبية والبطانيات والتبرع بها. سيتم التبرع بالأموال التي يتم جمعها للمجتمعات المتضررة وسيتم أيضًا جمع مواد الإغاثة مثل الملابس الصحية والطعام والملابس النظيفة والمساعدات الطبية والبطانيات والتبرع بها. سيتم التبرع بالأموال التي يتم جمعها للمجتمعات المتضررة وسيتم أيضًا جمع مواد الإغاثة مثل الملابس الصحية والطعام والملابس النظيفة والمساعدات الطبية والبطانيات والتبرع بها.
[ اكتشف كيف يمكنك التبرع لدعم ضحايا إعصار فريدي هنا ](#)
#### طالب بالمساحة الخاصة بك - قدم طلبًا للحصول على تمويل استجابة سريعة.
تتعاون منظمة ActionAid الدنماركية مع مجموعة African Rising للمساعدة في توفير الأموال للنشطاء والمدافعين عن حقوق الإنسان المعرضين للخطر. يمكن أن توفر آلية المطالبة بالمساحة الخاصة بك ما يصل إلى 5000 يورو لمدة تصل إلى ستة أشهر. في هذه الندوة عبر الإنترنت ، تناقش شركة ActionAid Denmark الأموال التي يمكن استخدامها لإنذارات السلامة ، وأفراد الأمن غير المسلحين ، والبيوت الآمنة ، والعلاج الطبي ، والنفقات الأخرى.
## للمزيد من المعلومات
يرجى مشاهدة الندوة عبر الإنترنت على صفحة Facebok الخاصة بنا
[ انقر هنا! ](https://fb.watch/jt5jjiC1Zp/)
## للمزيد من المعلومات
حول المطالبة بالمساحة الخاصة بك ، يرجى قراءة
[ انقر هنا! ](https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/GTcSsGdfDWzRRezYN3CORl4zsQGb2WLHqLi6AkSAyLDNji3tfNraORVctGZMzcNdIatdZocUcaXSMRqHREfUeHZbsiuBhA19Vw_KVZjQjYKZRqgTG41ULBHQkIj7veXu0DuafVerA05qjCVEYhjrzhJEZLdY51cXlzzzfaI6r_hHh2ii1vNw0syoquApFXXXgpVkxfX8sB0tegNTjNDgGjlcgBMing4CfwICjnV1BXIAIC_JGhiDWRTZ5X2gxae6DNLadjUFtTBP5vHS5H7BNflo5-4n1h7zFh0Ffo5UT4WFDX2XnTnqZsKsBCc1x4OiGbZcKUfjA-Q9MBKrec30frmOh2nrQlc7tvysKggo8Psx5kbh_p5l8Ur_yNL5ZOHw/3ug/LfI78SZrRVu7oiX2hpa2zg/h17/BvFB-WS8J69RNNRJ2eC0iqJYAQoyDczLp-7gMVj4ywE)
## تذكير
##### املأ نموذج عضوية African Rising الجديد
في أكتوبر 2022 ، أصدر أفريكانز رايزينغ قاعدة بيانات عضوية جديدة تسمح لنا بتقديم تواصل ومشاركة أكبر مع مجتمعنا العالمي من الأعضاء. إذا كنت عضوًا صاعدًا من إفريقيا انضمت قبل أكتوبر 2022 ، أو كنت ترغب في أن تصبح عضوًا
[ يرجى ملء استمارة العضوية هنا! ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)
> هل لديك أخبار عن مؤسستك أو مجتمعك أو عملك تود أن نشاركها مع عضويتنا؟ يرجى إعلامنا عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني media@africans-rising.org. قد نشاركه في رسالتنا الإخبارية القادمة.
## قصص من الحركة
[  ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
#### أفريقيا بلا حدود في الأخبار:
- **تم الترويج لأفريقيا بلا حدود في مؤتمر الوزراء.**
تنعقد اللجنة الاقتصادية لمؤتمر وزراء إفريقيا حاليًا في أديس أبابا ، إثيوبيا. خلال إحدى الجلسات ، قام الدكتور محمد بن شمباس ، ممثل الاتحاد الأفريقي ، بالترويج لحملة African Rising’s Borderelss Africa. وأمام حضور بعض أبرز قادة أفريقيا ، وجه الدكتور شامباس نداء لمزيد من الأعضاء للتوقيع على التصديق على بروتوكول الاتحاد الأفريقي بشأن حرية التنقل. قال: “لا يمكن أن تكون لدينا قارة لا يستطيع فيها أفرادنا التنقل والقيام بأعمال تجارية مع بعضهم البعض. من المهم أن نضع أموالنا في مكاننا الصحيح”.
[ شاهد بيانه على صفحتنا على Facebook ](https://fb.watch/jt8dbG-RgL/)
- **حرية الحركة في أفريقيا هي خطوة نحو إنهاء الاستعمار الكامل**
كتب منسق حركة الأفارقة الصاعدة هاردي ياكوبو مقالًا نقديًا ينظر إلى حرية الحركة كخطوة متكاملة نحو إفريقيا المحررة حقًا. “إذا قام المرء بالتحليل النقدي ، مستمدًا من الحقائق التاريخية ، فمن الواضح أن المظالم الحالية والقمع المنهجي في إفريقيا ، وفي الواقع بقية ما يسمى بالجنوب العالمي هي آثار الهيمنة المستمرة للأنظمة والهياكل من قبل الاستعمار الجديد أيديولوجية. “
[ اقرأ مقال ياكوبو عن ThisIsAfrica ](https://thisisafrica.me/politics-and-society/borderless-africa-free-movement-in-africa-is-a-step-towards-complete-decolonisation/?amp=1)
- **أفريقيا بلا حدود غير قابلة للتفاوض**
نشر موقع CitiNewsroom.com ، وهو منفذ إخباري رائد في غانا ، مؤخرًا مقالًا يتضمن مقابلة مع منسق حركة الأفارقة الصاعدة هاردي ياكوبو حول حملة أفريقيا بلا حدود. قال ياكوبو: “ما نريده هو إفريقيا حيث يُنظر إلى جميع الناس على أنهم مواطنين على مساحة الأرض ويسمح لهم بالتنقل والتفاعل والتجارة مع الآخرين دون قيود دبلوماسية لا يمكن تصورها لدينا حاليًا”.
[ اقرأ المقال كاملا هنا ](https://citinewsroom.com/2023/02/borderless-africa-is-non-negotiable-hardi-yakubu/)
#### الاحتفال بشهر تاريخ المرأة: فرافينا ، بلاك لينك تور
فرافينا هي مبادرة لاستعادة وإعادة بناء حركة تضامن شعبية شعبية تربط إفريقيا والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية. في 16 آذار (مارس) ، كجزء من الجولة ، استضاف مركز الدراسات الأفريقية بجامعة هوارد والمنظمات الشريكة مناقشة حول مشاركة الولايات المتحدة وأفريقيا مع وجهات نظر مشتركة من قبل لجنة من القيادات النسائية البارزة بما في ذلك قادة الحركات الاجتماعية الذين يمثلون القارة والشتات. ومن المتحدثين في الحدث: دانا بانكس ، المساعد الخاص السابق للرئيس والمستشار الخاص لمجلس الأمن القومي لقمة القادة الأفارقة ، البيت الأبيض. كومبا توري ، رئيس مجلس إدارة TrustAfrica ، السفير الأفارقة الصاعدون من أجل العدالة والسلام والكرامة ؛ وإيماني كونتيسة ، المدير التنفيذي ، مبادرة بناء الجسور الأمريكية في إفريقيا.
> هل لديك أخبار عن مؤسستك أو مجتمعك أو عملك تود أن نشاركها مع عضويتنا؟ يرجى إعلامنا عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني media@africans-rising.org. قد نشاركه في رسالتنا الإخبارية القادمة.
## العطاء الفردي
عندما تم إنشاء حركة الأفارقة الصاعدة قبل خمس سنوات ، كانت إحدى الاتفاقيات الرئيسية هي أن الحركة يجب أن تمول ذاتيًا من قبل الأفارقة (الأفراد والمنظمات) على أساس القارة وكذلك في جميع أنحاء العالم. كما رحب الأعضاء المؤسسون بأي داعم يتماشى مع قيمنا ورؤيتنا ورسالتنا للمشاركة.
في عام 2023 ، ستكثف وحدة تعبئة الموارد الإفريقية الصاعدة جهودنا لجعل هذا التفويض حقيقة واقعة. أظهر المشاركون في مؤتمر جميع الحركات الأفريقية لعام 2022 دعمهم من خلال التبرع. سنرسل تحديثات منتظمة حول ما يأتي وكيف يتم استخدامه. مزيد من التفاصيل حول كيفية الدعم أدناه:
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# حملة أفرو مقابل مليون
حملة African Rising One Afro for One Million هي حملة تبرعات فردية لدعم أهداف الحركة لجمع الأموال حتى يتمكن African Rising من الحفاظ على زخمه وتوسيع نطاق أنشطته ومواصلة بناء التضامن مع أعضائه عبر القارة الأفريقية وفي الشتات ، بينما يستجيب أيضًا للمجتمعات التي تمر بأزمات. يمكنك الانضمام إلى الحملة اليوم والتبرع بدولار أمريكي واحد شهريًا.
تبرع الآن!
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## تقويم
- **29 مارس – النساء والنشاط: الر** والتحديات.
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## اشترك في صحيفتنا الإخبارية
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**Categories:** News and Media, Newsletter
---
### [إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** نحن ، مواطني أفريقيا وأحفادها ، وكجزء من حركة الأفارقة الصاعدة ، نشعر بالغضب من قرون من الاضطهاد ؛ ندين نهب مواردنا الطبيعية والمعدنية وقمع حقوق الإنسان الأساسية. نحن مصممون على تعزيز التضامن على مستوى إفريقيا ووحدة الهدف لشعوب إفريقيا لبناء المستقبل الذي نريده - الحق في السلام والاندماج الاجتماعي والازدهار المشترك.
**Content:**
الموضوع: إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0 – رؤية محدثة لحركة أفريكانز رايزينج Africans Rising
يحدد إعلان كليمنجارو الفلسفة التأسيسية لحركة Africans Rising. تم اعتماده بالإجماع في مؤتمر المصادقة في عام 2016 والذي حضره 272 مندوبًا أفريقيًا من أكثر من 40 دولة في MS TCDC في أروشا بتنزانيا.
يوحّد الإعلان جميع أعضاء Africans Rising من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة والذي تم إنشائها رسميًا بمناسبة يوم التحرير الأفريقي بتاريخ 25 مايو 2017. يشكل الإعلان وثيقة تأسيسية ويجدد إيماننا المشترك بالاعتراف بثراء القارة الأفريقية وشعبها وجالياتها كما يؤكد التزامنا بالنضال ضد الأنظمة القمعية التي ابتليت بها الشعوب الأفريقية وكذا الجماعات المنحدرة من أصول أفريقية.قدم أعضاؤنا تحليلًا نقديًا لإعلان كليمنجارو بعد مرور السنوات الخمس الأولى من عمل الحركة.
قدم أعضاء مجموعة Africans Rising من خلال سلسلة من المشاورات الإقليمية تعليقات مدروسة حول كيفية مراجعة إعلان كليمنجارو ليلائم بشكل أفضل رغبات جميع أعضاء حركتنا المتنامية في هذا العالم المتغير. أدت سلسلة المشاورات إللى تشكيل المجموعة التنسيقية لAfricans Rising وهي عبارة عن فريق مراجعة يتكون من أعضاء من مؤتمر المصادقة الأصلي ومن ممثلي عن كل منطقة في القارة.
أدت سلسلة المشاورات إللى تشكيل المجموعة التنسيقية لAfricans Rising وهي عبارة عن فريق مراجعة يتكون من أعضاء من مؤتمر المصادقة الأصلي ومن ممثلي عن كل منطقة في القارة. شارك في رئاسة الفريق اثنان من سفرائنا و هما الناشط جاي نايدو وسعادة فاتوماتا تامبجانج جالو نائب الرئيس السابق لغامبيا.
أصدر الفريق إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0 بعد عدة أيام من المناقشات وتم تقديمه للمشاركين في الجمع العام لإبداء الملاحظات ولاعتماده. تم اعتماده من قبل المجلس بتاريخ31 أغسطس 2022 في أروشا بتنزانيا.
سيشكل إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0 الضوء الموجه للحركة ولنضالنا من أجل تحرير أفريقي شامل. ندعوك لقراءة الإعلان بالكامل ومشاركته مع الأفارقة والحلفاء والداعمين الملتزمين بالمثل العليا للوحدة الأفريقية.
[ قراءة وتحميل 2.0 دينار كويتي ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Kilimanjaro-Declaration-2.0-Africans-Rising-English.pdf)
**Categories:** Documents
**Tags:** conference, declaration, featured, Kilimanjaro
---
### [إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/إعلان-كليمنجارو-2-0/)
**Published:** March 27, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** نحن ، مواطني أفريقيا وأحفادها ، وكجزء من حركة الأفارقة الصاعدة ، نشعر بالغضب من قرون من الاضطهاد ؛ ندين نهب مواردنا الطبيعية والمعدنية وقمع حقوق الإنسان الأساسية. نحن مصممون على تعزيز التضامن على مستوى إفريقيا ووحدة الهدف لشعوب إفريقيا لبناء المستقبل الذي نريده - الحق في السلام والاندماج الاجتماعي والازدهار المشترك.
**Content:**
The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 – An updated vision for the Africans Rising movement
The Kilimanjaro Declaration outlines the foundational philosophy of the Africans Rising movement. It was unanimously adopted at the Validation Conference in 2016 which was attended by 272 African delegates from over 40 countries at MS TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania.
The declaration unifies all members of Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity, which was formally launched on African Liberation Day, 25 May, 2017. As our founding document, the declaration outlines our common belief in the recognition of the richness of the African continent, its people and its diaspora, and in our commitment to overcome the oppressive systems that plague African and African-descendent people.
After the first five years of the movement’s achievements, our members undertook a critical analysis of the Kilimanjaro Declaration. Through a series of regional consultations, Africans Rising members provided thoughtful feedback on how the Kilimanjaro Declaration could be revised to better fit the desires of all members of our growing movement in this changing world.
With that feedback, the Africans Rising Coordinating Collective constituted a revision team made up of members from the original Validation Conference and representatives from each region of the continent. The team was co-chaired by two of our Ambassadors, activist Jay Naidoo and Her Excellency Fatoumata Tambajang-Jallow, former vice president of The Gambia.
After several days of thorough discussions, the team produced an updated declaration,the Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0, which was presented to participants at the AAMA for consideration and adoption. It was duly adopted by the assembly on 31st August, 2022, in Arusha, Tanzania.
The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 will continue to serve as the movement’s guiding light as we work towards true African liberation. We invite you to read the declaration in full and share it with the Africans, allies and supporters you know are committed to the ideals of Pan-African unity.
[ Read and Download the KD 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Kilimanjaro-Declaration-2.0-Africans-Rising-English.pdf)
**Categories:** Documents
**Tags:** conference, declaration, featured, Kilimanjaro
---
### [Azimio la Kilimanjaro 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
**Published:** October 4, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We, the citizens and descendants of Africa, as part of the Africans Rising Movement, are outraged by the centuries of oppression; we condemn the plunder of our natural and mineral resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
**Content:**
Azimio la Kilimanjaro 2.0 – Maono yaliyosasishwa ya vuguvugu la Africans Rising
Azimio la Kilimanjaro linaelezea falsafa ya msingi ya vuguvugu la Africans Rising. Ilipitishwa kwa kauli moja katika Kongamano la Uthibitishaji la mwaka 2016 ambalo lilihudhuriwa na wajumbe 272 wa Afrika kutoka zaidi ya nchi 40 katika MS TCDC jijini Arusha, Tanzania.
Azimio hilo linawaunganisha wanachama wote wa vuguvugu la Africans Rising, kwa ajili ya Umoja, Haki, Amani na Utu, ambalo lilizinduliwa rasmi mnamo Siku ya Ukombozi wa Afrika, tarehe 25 Mei, 2017. Kama waraka wetu wa msingi, azimio hilo linaelezea imani yetu sisi sote katika kutambulika kwa utajiri wa Bara la Afrika, watu wake waliomo barani, pamoja na nje ya bara la Afrika, na vilevile kujitolea kwetu kuondokana na mifumo dhalimu inayowakandamiza Waafrika, pamoja na na watu wenye asili ya KiAfrika.
Baada ya miaka mitano ya kwanza ya mafanikio ya vuguvugu, wanachama wetu walifanya uchambuzi wa kina wa Azimio la Kilimanjaro. Kupitia mfululizo wa mashauriano ya kikanda, wanachama wa Africans Rising walitoa maoni ya kina kuhusu jinsi Azimio la Kilimanjaro linavyoweza kurekebishwa ili kuendana vyema na matakwa ya wanachama wote wa vuguvugu letu linalozidi kukua katika ulimwengu huu unaobadilika.
Kutokana na maoni hayo, usimamizi wa Africans Rising uliunda timu ya masahihisho iliyojumuisha wanachama kutoka Kongamano la awali la Uthibitishaji na wawakilishi kutoka kila eneo la bara. Timu hiyo iliongozwa na Mabalozi wetu wawili, mwanaharakati Jay Naidoo na Mheshimiwa Fatoumata Tambajang-Jallow, makamu wa rais wa zamani wa Gambia.
Baada ya siku kadhaa za majadiliano ya kina, timu ilitoa azimio jipya, Azimio la Kilimanjaro 2.0, ambalo liliwasilishwa kwa washiriki katika Kongamano la pamoja la mavuguvugu ya Kiafrika la mwaka wa 2022 (AAMA) ili kuzingatiwa na kupitishwa. Lilikubaliwa ipasavyo na kongamano tarehe 31 Agosti, 2022, jijini Arusha, Tanzania.
Azimio la Kilimanjaro 2.0 litaendelea kutumika kama mwanga wa kuiongoza harakati tunapozidi kufanya kazi kwa lengo la ukombozi wa kweli wa KiAfrika. Tunakualika ulisome azimio hili kwa ukamilifu na ulieneze kwa Waafrika, washirika na wafuasi unaowajua kuwa wamejitolea kwa maadili ya umoja wa Kiafrika (Pan-African Unity).
[ Soma na Upakue KD 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Kilimanjaro-Declaration-2.0-Africans-Rising-English.pdf)
**Categories:** Documents
**Tags:** conference, declaration, featured, Kilimanjaro
---
### [Se mobiliser pour le changement](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/change1/)
**Published:** April 12, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Ayant été secrétaire général du Congrès des syndicats sud-africains (1985-1993) ainsi qu’un ministre dans le gouvernement de Nelson Mandela (1994-1999), Jay Naidoo est maintenant l’auteur d’un deuxième livre qui s’appelle « Change : Organising tomorrow, today ». Avec ‘Change’, Jay Naidoo tente de répondre aux grandes questions qui nous confrontent aujourd’hui dans le monde moderne : les inégalités entre les classes sociales, le changement climatique et l’oppression sociale. Il est un guerrier de la justice sociale, un activiste, voire un philanthrope. Il est l’une des rares personnes qui est sorti du système gouvernemental et qui persévère toujours de changer activement le monde pour le mieux. En bref, il fait du bon travail partout où il va.
Mon père a toujours dit que s’il écrivait un livre, le sujet serait sur des gens ordinaires qui font des choses extraordinaires. Et ce thème est évident dans ‘Change’. En lisant le livre dans le but de faire cette critique, je trouvais que c’était difficile de lire plusieurs chapitres l’un après l’autre, car chaque chapitre traite des aspects différents de l’organisation ou du changement social.. Cependant, le livre n’est pas fragmenté, il y a un fil conducteur entre les idées fortes qui rassemble l’esprit du livre.
La difficulté de lire plusieurs chapitres dans une seule séance vient du fait que le livre provoque une réflexion intense sur l’état de notre monde et notre civilisation moderne. Pour ceux qui ne savaient pas, Jay Naidoo est un orateur exceptionnel – il pourrait parler pendant cinq heures et tous ceux qui l’écoutent seraient captivés par la sagesse de chacun de ses mots ou bien par la simplicité avec laquelle il décrit les situations ainsi que les concepts complexes. ‘Change´ incarne cette éloquence qui contribue au ton conversationnel du livre. Un grand avantage de ce ton d’informalité est que c’est plus facile pour ceux dont la première langue n’est pas l’anglais ce qui rend le livre plus facile à comprendre – surtout les anecdotes, les thèmes et les personnages qui sont essentielles pour dénouer les idées principaux du texte.
La vraie beauté de ce livre réside dans sa capacité à divertir et d’éduquer à la fois. J’ai témoigné de ce que Jay Naidoo a fait, et j’ai même eu le plaisir de voir une partie de son travail de première main. Un chapitre en particulier qui a résonné avec moi était le chapitre ‘The Naledi Star’ – je suis directement impliqué dans le travail inspirant qui se trouve dans la vallée de Rustlers. Après avoir lu la façon dont Jay a parlé de Jappie, le gérant de la loge ‘Earthrise Mountain’, un aîné du village ainsi que le président du comité du village Franshoek, il m’a montré immédiatement comment justifier la passion avec laquelle il décrit les nombreuses personnes inspirantes dans ce livre.
L’un de mes chapitres favoris est ‘The world in microcosm’ (Le monde dans un microcosme) dans lequel Jay donne un compte rendu détaillé de son voyage au Bangladesh. Il y a deux éléments principaux qui m’amènent à ce chapitre, je l’ai même relu quelques fois. Le premier point est de voir la pauvreté incommensurable dans laquelle certaines personnes vivent. Les chiffres sont vraiment stupéfiants et je ne peux pas m’empêcher de sentir un peu mélancolique en lisant ce chapitre. Venant d’Afrique du Sud, je suis capable de comprendre dans une petite mesure et de rationaliser l’idée de la pauvreté extrême, j’ai vécu dans le Cap-Oriental (The Eastern Cape) pendant quatre ans, qui est la province la plus pauvre du pays. Les statistiques présentées dans le chapitre sur le Bangladesh sont tellement choquant et il n’est pas surprenant que l’une des raisons principales citées par Jay pour cette pauvreté généralisée vient de la guerre. Le deuxième point est combien j’ai appris dans ce qui peut être considéré comme un chapitre court par les normes générales de la littérature. L’histoire de la guerre de la libération du Bangladesh était toute nouvelle pour moi et m’a donné une brève histoire des racines des problèmes sociaux du Bangladesh. Toutefois un peu de sensibilisation comme cela était positif au sujet du bon travail accompli et aux objectifs de développement millénaires atteints par le Bangladesh.
Ce livre est important pour le monde mais ceux qui en bénéficieraient plus que les autres sont les jeunes. Le cynisme est très fort dans les têtes des jeunes aujourd’hui, surtout avec les jeunes Africains. Mais il y a sans doute une lueur d’espoir qui a commencé à se manifester sur notre continent. Après avoir lu le livre, j’étais galvanisé. Le message de Jay Naidoo est très simple : les mesures importantes doivent être prises immédiatement si nous voulons que les générations futures vivent dans un monde que nous tenons pour acquis maintenant.
*Par [Kylen Plasket-Govender](https://twitter.com/Kylenpg94)*
*Je suis écrivain, photographe mais avant tout, je suis Africain*
**Categories:** Commentaires & Analyses, Uncategorized
**Tags:** #25May2017, Africans Rising, books, Dignity, Jay Naidoo, Justice, Movement, Pan-African, Peace, review, youth
---
### [حمل # الما ينقذ الأرواح](https://www.africansrising.org/watersaveslives-campaign/)
**Published:** November 29, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Water is life
Ancient Prover
Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.
Auden.H.W
عندما يجف البئر ، نتعلم قيمة الماء.
Benjamin Franklin
Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.
Mark Twain
Water is the most critical resource on earth because it is biologically necessary and non-substitutable. We need water to hydrate and survive as none of us can live without water. Africa’s people experience water scarcity with its access a daily struggle for survival. Lack of water causes death and daily violence. Climate change is exacerbating cycles of drought and flood, which are having profound impacts on the lives and livelihoods of people living on the African continent. Water stress is inextricably linked to food insecurity, waterborne diseases, forced migration, conflicts, infant mortality, and violence and discrimination against girls and women.
70% of earth is covered with water, however, only 2.5% of the earth’s water is freshwater. That small amount of freshwater is used for a variety of needs: mostly for agriculture, then industry, and lastly municipal and domestic use. There are thus numerous competing demands over available water, a resource that is keenly contested and fought over (UNDP, 2006). Clean, safe water is vitally important as it can affect everyone’s ability to live a full and healthy life, engage in social progress, and have ecological sustainability. Globally, this access is an exception, not the norm. One billion people worldwide do not have safe drinking water within a 15-minute walk from their homes.
Water justice is becoming an ever-more pressing issue in times of increasing water-based inequalities and discrimination, particularly in the global south. Water justice is the right of all people to collectively control local water sources and the watersheds that sustain them. Beyond visible injustices, there are invisible injustices, subtly masked as ‘rational’, ‘equitable’ and ‘democratic’. Despite the recognition of the importance of water and society’s complete dependence on it, shortages of water are common around the world and a topmost concern in Africa. There is uneven distribution of water across in Africa, and an unequal access to the limited amounts of safe water that exist. Water distribution is mostly based on the income status of households and communities, a criteria which disenfranchises most people. Same income based considerations have led to communities losing their rights over surface and underground water resources to big corporations. Pollution and contamination of water bodies also in people losing out.
Water plays a central role in various aspects of our lives, it percolates across all boundaries and all aspects of life, as it is simultaneously social, economic, political, institutional, cultural, spiritual and ecological. Governing water responsibly is an increasing concern, with Africans Rising commitment to Water Justice in supporting and amplifying movements of people on the continent. We believe that when individuals, communities own the solutions, and have the means and the capacity to manage their water systems, then we can achieve water justice together.
### Objectives of The Individual Giving Advocacy Campaign
1. Contribute to ensuring equitable access to water globally and especially in Africa.
2. To campaign for improved access to clean, safe water for communities in Africa
To work with communities to promote ecological and economic sustainability in water resources management To promote hygiene, people’s well and social progressTo facilitate creation of a network community water action committees
- Global citizens everywhere
- Sub category – Africa and beyond, especially to Global Africa and our Allies and Supporters
GivingTuesday is a global giving movement with local impact, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Africans Rising is launching a campaign to be run in collaboration with Giving Tuesday on November 29th 2022. This campaign will provide an opportunity to collectively work together and amplify the voice of communities to unite and take direct action towards water justice.
### GivingTuesday Cause Coalitions
GivingTuesday is an inclusive community of millions of givers, with activity in every country on every continent. Celebrating and uplifting grassroots generosity, and generosity as a universally held value. With support from GivingTuesday, the RM Unit of Africans Rising intends to leverage on this opportunity to also inspire people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, while creating the “Africa we want”. GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. For a successful campaign AR has to tap into its collective experience and expertise. We will use the resources provided by GivingTuesday to develop one.
#### \#WaterSavesLives campaign
We have a unique opportunity for the people across the continent and across the world to show their commitment to safeguard lives, to give the opportunity to people to have dignity and for children to stay alive. **\#WaterSavesLives** is the campaign name that we use on GivingTuesday. Coalition partners: We work in solidarity with the global water justice movements in South America, Europe, on the African continent, members, collectives, NGOs, and community groups that promote water justice.
Campaign dates: November 2022 through June 2023 – 2 campaigns per year. 3 webinars including 29th November – Giving Tuesday 2022
#### Sharing of information
Engagement & Collaboration Unit – signposting campaign with members during AR activities
Communications Unit – production of a social media toolkit (using sample template from Giving Tuesday) and publicizing on AR website and social media. Organizing zoom links for webinars and recording of all webinars. Promotion of campaigns in AR newsletters.
#### Long term
to run 2 community coalition campaigns for Individual Giving per year. Building campaign from year zero (2022) global awareness raising focus and coalition building. Year 2 (Q4 – 2023 – 2024) new campaign.
**Categories:** Campaigns
**Tags:** GivingTueasday, WaterSavesLives
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### [Campanha #ÁguaSalvaVidas](https://www.africansrising.org/watersaveslives-campaign/)
**Published:** November 29, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Water is life
Ancient Prover
Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.
W. H. Auden
Aprendemos o valor da água quando o poço está seco.
Benjamin Franklin
Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.
Mark Twain
Water is the most critical resource on earth because it is biologically necessary and non-substitutable. We need water to hydrate and survive as none of us can live without water. Africa’s people experience water scarcity with its access a daily struggle for survival. Lack of water causes death and daily violence. Climate change is exacerbating cycles of drought and flood, which are having profound impacts on the lives and livelihoods of people living on the African continent. Water stress is inextricably linked to food insecurity, waterborne diseases, forced migration, conflicts, infant mortality, and violence and discrimination against girls and women.
70% of earth is covered with water, however, only 2.5% of the earth’s water is freshwater. That small amount of freshwater is used for a variety of needs: mostly for agriculture, then industry, and lastly municipal and domestic use. There are thus numerous competing demands over available water, a resource that is keenly contested and fought over (UNDP, 2006). Clean, safe water is vitally important as it can affect everyone’s ability to live a full and healthy life, engage in social progress, and have ecological sustainability. Globally, this access is an exception, not the norm. One billion people worldwide do not have safe drinking water within a 15-minute walk from their homes.
Water justice is becoming an ever-more pressing issue in times of increasing water-based inequalities and discrimination, particularly in the global south. Water justice is the right of all people to collectively control local water sources and the watersheds that sustain them. Beyond visible injustices, there are invisible injustices, subtly masked as ‘rational’, ‘equitable’ and ‘democratic’. Despite the recognition of the importance of water and society’s complete dependence on it, shortages of water are common around the world and a topmost concern in Africa. There is uneven distribution of water across in Africa, and an unequal access to the limited amounts of safe water that exist. Water distribution is mostly based on the income status of households and communities, a criteria which disenfranchises most people. Same income based considerations have led to communities losing their rights over surface and underground water resources to big corporations. Pollution and contamination of water bodies also in people losing out.
Water plays a central role in various aspects of our lives, it percolates across all boundaries and all aspects of life, as it is simultaneously social, economic, political, institutional, cultural, spiritual and ecological. Governing water responsibly is an increasing concern, with Africans Rising commitment to Water Justice in supporting and amplifying movements of people on the continent. We believe that when individuals, communities own the solutions, and have the means and the capacity to manage their water systems, then we can achieve water justice together.
### Objectives of The Individual Giving Advocacy Campaign
1. Contribute to ensuring equitable access to water globally and especially in Africa.
2. To campaign for improved access to clean, safe water for communities in Africa
To work with communities to promote ecological and economic sustainability in water resources management To promote hygiene, people’s well and social progressTo facilitate creation of a network community water action committees
- Global citizens everywhere
- Sub category – Africa and beyond, especially to Global Africa and our Allies and Supporters
GivingTuesday is a global giving movement with local impact, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Africans Rising is launching a campaign to be run in collaboration with Giving Tuesday on November 29th 2022. This campaign will provide an opportunity to collectively work together and amplify the voice of communities to unite and take direct action towards water justice.
### GivingTuesday Cause Coalitions
GivingTuesday is an inclusive community of millions of givers, with activity in every country on every continent. Celebrating and uplifting grassroots generosity, and generosity as a universally held value. With support from GivingTuesday, the RM Unit of Africans Rising intends to leverage on this opportunity to also inspire people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, while creating the “Africa we want”. GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. For a successful campaign AR has to tap into its collective experience and expertise. We will use the resources provided by GivingTuesday to develop one.
#### \#WaterSavesLives campaign
We have a unique opportunity for the people across the continent and across the world to show their commitment to safeguard lives, to give the opportunity to people to have dignity and for children to stay alive. **\#WaterSavesLives** is the campaign name that we use on GivingTuesday. Coalition partners: We work in solidarity with the global water justice movements in South America, Europe, on the African continent, members, collectives, NGOs, and community groups that promote water justice.
Campaign dates: November 2022 through June 2023 – 2 campaigns per year. 3 webinars including 29th November – Giving Tuesday 2022
#### Sharing of information
Engagement & Collaboration Unit – signposting campaign with members during AR activities
Communications Unit – production of a social media toolkit (using sample template from Giving Tuesday) and publicizing on AR website and social media. Organizing zoom links for webinars and recording of all webinars. Promotion of campaigns in AR newsletters.
#### Long term
to run 2 community coalition campaigns for Individual Giving per year. Building campaign from year zero (2022) global awareness raising focus and coalition building. Year 2 (Q4 – 2023 – 2024) new campaign.
**Categories:** Campaigns
**Tags:** WaterSavesLives, GivingTueasday
---
### [Campagne #WaterSavesLives](https://www.africansrising.org/watersaveslives-campaign/)
**Published:** November 29, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Water is life
Ancient Prover
Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.
W. H. Auden
Nous apprenons la valeur de l'eau lorsque le puits est à sec.
Benjamin Franklin
Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.
Mark Twain
Water is the most critical resource on earth because it is biologically necessary and non-substitutable. We need water to hydrate and survive as none of us can live without water. Africa’s people experience water scarcity with its access a daily struggle for survival. Lack of water causes death and daily violence. Climate change is exacerbating cycles of drought and flood, which are having profound impacts on the lives and livelihoods of people living on the African continent. Water stress is inextricably linked to food insecurity, waterborne diseases, forced migration, conflicts, infant mortality, and violence and discrimination against girls and women.
70% of earth is covered with water, however, only 2.5% of the earth’s water is freshwater. That small amount of freshwater is used for a variety of needs: mostly for agriculture, then industry, and lastly municipal and domestic use. There are thus numerous competing demands over available water, a resource that is keenly contested and fought over (UNDP, 2006). Clean, safe water is vitally important as it can affect everyone’s ability to live a full and healthy life, engage in social progress, and have ecological sustainability. Globally, this access is an exception, not the norm. One billion people worldwide do not have safe drinking water within a 15-minute walk from their homes.
Water justice is becoming an ever-more pressing issue in times of increasing water-based inequalities and discrimination, particularly in the global south. Water justice is the right of all people to collectively control local water sources and the watersheds that sustain them. Beyond visible injustices, there are invisible injustices, subtly masked as ‘rational’, ‘equitable’ and ‘democratic’. Despite the recognition of the importance of water and society’s complete dependence on it, shortages of water are common around the world and a topmost concern in Africa. There is uneven distribution of water across in Africa, and an unequal access to the limited amounts of safe water that exist. Water distribution is mostly based on the income status of households and communities, a criteria which disenfranchises most people. Same income based considerations have led to communities losing their rights over surface and underground water resources to big corporations. Pollution and contamination of water bodies also in people losing out.
Water plays a central role in various aspects of our lives, it percolates across all boundaries and all aspects of life, as it is simultaneously social, economic, political, institutional, cultural, spiritual and ecological. Governing water responsibly is an increasing concern, with Africans Rising commitment to Water Justice in supporting and amplifying movements of people on the continent. We believe that when individuals, communities own the solutions, and have the means and the capacity to manage their water systems, then we can achieve water justice together.
### Objectives of The Individual Giving Advocacy Campaign
1. Contribute to ensuring equitable access to water globally and especially in Africa.
2. To campaign for improved access to clean, safe water for communities in Africa
To work with communities to promote ecological and economic sustainability in water resources management To promote hygiene, people’s well and social progressTo facilitate creation of a network community water action committees
- Global citizens everywhere
- Sub category – Africa and beyond, especially to Global Africa and our Allies and Supporters
GivingTuesday is a global giving movement with local impact, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Africans Rising is launching a campaign to be run in collaboration with Giving Tuesday on November 29th 2022. This campaign will provide an opportunity to collectively work together and amplify the voice of communities to unite and take direct action towards water justice.
### GivingTuesday Cause Coalitions
GivingTuesday is an inclusive community of millions of givers, with activity in every country on every continent. Celebrating and uplifting grassroots generosity, and generosity as a universally held value. With support from GivingTuesday, the RM Unit of Africans Rising intends to leverage on this opportunity to also inspire people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, while creating the “Africa we want”. GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. For a successful campaign AR has to tap into its collective experience and expertise. We will use the resources provided by GivingTuesday to develop one.
#### \#WaterSavesLives campaign
We have a unique opportunity for the people across the continent and across the world to show their commitment to safeguard lives, to give the opportunity to people to have dignity and for children to stay alive. **\#WaterSavesLives** is the campaign name that we use on GivingTuesday. Coalition partners: We work in solidarity with the global water justice movements in South America, Europe, on the African continent, members, collectives, NGOs, and community groups that promote water justice.
Campaign dates: November 2022 through June 2023 – 2 campaigns per year. 3 webinars including 29th November – Giving Tuesday 2022
#### Sharing of information
Engagement & Collaboration Unit – signposting campaign with members during AR activities
Communications Unit – production of a social media toolkit (using sample template from Giving Tuesday) and publicizing on AR website and social media. Organizing zoom links for webinars and recording of all webinars. Promotion of campaigns in AR newsletters.
#### Long term
to run 2 community coalition campaigns for Individual Giving per year. Building campaign from year zero (2022) global awareness raising focus and coalition building. Year 2 (Q4 – 2023 – 2024) new campaign.
**Categories:** Campaigns
**Tags:** GivingTueasday, WaterSavesLives
---
### [Kampeni ya #WaterSavesLives](https://www.africansrising.org/watersaveslives-campaign/)
**Published:** November 29, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Water is life
Ancient Prover
Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.
W. H. Auden
Wakati kisima kimekauka, tunajifunza thamani ya maji.
Benjamin Franklin
Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.
Mark Twain
Water is the most critical resource on earth because it is biologically necessary and non-substitutable. We need water to hydrate and survive as none of us can live without water. Africa’s people experience water scarcity with its access a daily struggle for survival. Lack of water causes death and daily violence. Climate change is exacerbating cycles of drought and flood, which are having profound impacts on the lives and livelihoods of people living on the African continent. Water stress is inextricably linked to food insecurity, waterborne diseases, forced migration, conflicts, infant mortality, and violence and discrimination against girls and women.
70% of earth is covered with water, however, only 2.5% of the earth’s water is freshwater. That small amount of freshwater is used for a variety of needs: mostly for agriculture, then industry, and lastly municipal and domestic use. There are thus numerous competing demands over available water, a resource that is keenly contested and fought over (UNDP, 2006). Clean, safe water is vitally important as it can affect everyone’s ability to live a full and healthy life, engage in social progress, and have ecological sustainability. Globally, this access is an exception, not the norm. One billion people worldwide do not have safe drinking water within a 15-minute walk from their homes.
Water justice is becoming an ever-more pressing issue in times of increasing water-based inequalities and discrimination, particularly in the global south. Water justice is the right of all people to collectively control local water sources and the watersheds that sustain them. Beyond visible injustices, there are invisible injustices, subtly masked as ‘rational’, ‘equitable’ and ‘democratic’. Despite the recognition of the importance of water and society’s complete dependence on it, shortages of water are common around the world and a topmost concern in Africa. There is uneven distribution of water across in Africa, and an unequal access to the limited amounts of safe water that exist. Water distribution is mostly based on the income status of households and communities, a criteria which disenfranchises most people. Same income based considerations have led to communities losing their rights over surface and underground water resources to big corporations. Pollution and contamination of water bodies also in people losing out.
Water plays a central role in various aspects of our lives, it percolates across all boundaries and all aspects of life, as it is simultaneously social, economic, political, institutional, cultural, spiritual and ecological. Governing water responsibly is an increasing concern, with Africans Rising commitment to Water Justice in supporting and amplifying movements of people on the continent. We believe that when individuals, communities own the solutions, and have the means and the capacity to manage their water systems, then we can achieve water justice together.
### Objectives of The Individual Giving Advocacy Campaign
1. Contribute to ensuring equitable access to water globally and especially in Africa.
2. To campaign for improved access to clean, safe water for communities in Africa
To work with communities to promote ecological and economic sustainability in water resources management To promote hygiene, people’s well and social progressTo facilitate creation of a network community water action committees
- Global citizens everywhere
- Sub category – Africa and beyond, especially to Global Africa and our Allies and Supporters
GivingTuesday is a global giving movement with local impact, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Africans Rising is launching a campaign to be run in collaboration with Giving Tuesday on November 29th 2022. This campaign will provide an opportunity to collectively work together and amplify the voice of communities to unite and take direct action towards water justice.
### GivingTuesday Cause Coalitions
GivingTuesday is an inclusive community of millions of givers, with activity in every country on every continent. Celebrating and uplifting grassroots generosity, and generosity as a universally held value. With support from GivingTuesday, the RM Unit of Africans Rising intends to leverage on this opportunity to also inspire people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, while creating the “Africa we want”. GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. For a successful campaign AR has to tap into its collective experience and expertise. We will use the resources provided by GivingTuesday to develop one.
#### \#WaterSavesLives campaign
We have a unique opportunity for the people across the continent and across the world to show their commitment to safeguard lives, to give the opportunity to people to have dignity and for children to stay alive. **\#WaterSavesLives** is the campaign name that we use on GivingTuesday. Coalition partners: We work in solidarity with the global water justice movements in South America, Europe, on the African continent, members, collectives, NGOs, and community groups that promote water justice.
Campaign dates: November 2022 through June 2023 – 2 campaigns per year. 3 webinars including 29th November – Giving Tuesday 2022
#### Sharing of information
Engagement & Collaboration Unit – signposting campaign with members during AR activities
Communications Unit – production of a social media toolkit (using sample template from Giving Tuesday) and publicizing on AR website and social media. Organizing zoom links for webinars and recording of all webinars. Promotion of campaigns in AR newsletters.
#### Long term
to run 2 community coalition campaigns for Individual Giving per year. Building campaign from year zero (2022) global awareness raising focus and coalition building. Year 2 (Q4 – 2023 – 2024) new campaign.
**Categories:** Campaigns
**Tags:** GivingTueasday, WaterSavesLives
---
### [Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, please join us in taking a stand for Justice](https://www.africansrising.org/lettertothequeen/)
**Published:** July 6, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Please join us in taking a stand for justice
The global expression of pain and protest, provoked by the brutal and violent police killings of Black citizens in the United States of America, has sparked a movement that points to the need for conversations and actions to acknowledge and rectify the injustices of racism, a product of the violent histories of colonialism and slavery across the globe.
This is a momentous occasion to call on world leaders to add their voices to the efforts of people everywhere. For this reason, the Africans Rising movement is calling on these leaders, starting with Queen Elizabeth II of England, to take action. Through her leadership, the people of England can start to right the wrongs of the past and the present in Britain and inspire similar actions in other European countries.
As a Pan-African organization of the people, Africans Rising is constantly engaged in the movement toward true African liberation, and this can only be done in community with other people, organizations, and movements. Read, sign, and share our letter to the queen of England and other leaders from around the world to make history and push forward in the effort to create global peace, justice, and equality.
[
## Sign the petition
Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, please join us in taking a stand for justice
Sign here
](https://www.change.org/p/your-majesty-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-of-england-we-seek-acknowledgement-justice-healing-reconciliation-for-the-colonised-colonised?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_23235274_en-GB%3A3&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition)
**Categories:** Petition
---
### [نهوض الأفارقة يدين القمع ضد إخوانهم الأفارقة في تونس](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condemns-crackdown-on-fellow-africans-in-tunisia/)
**Published:** March 3, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** يدين الأفارقة ينتفضون من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة بشدة تعليقات الرئيس التونسية العنصرية تجاه إخوانهم الأفارقة والحملة التي تشنها إدارته على المهاجرين من جنوب الصحراء بحجة كبح الهجرة غير الشرعية.
**Content:**
[Solidarity Statement](https://www.africansrising.org/category/news/solidarity-statement/)
# Africans Rising condemns crackdown on fellow Africans in Tunisia
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) March 3, 2023June 19, 2025
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity strongly condemns the president of Tunisia’s racist comments towards fellow Africans and his administration’s apparent crackdown on Sub-Saharan migrants under the pretext of curbing illegal immigration.
On 21 February, President Kais Saied made baseless allegations about a plot to settle fellowAfricans in Tunisia and change the country’s demographic composition. His racist rhetoric shocked Africa and the world, and has been condemned by the African Union.
The president’s comments came as he was announcing an order to stop all illegal migration and expel undocumented migrants, which has caused panic among black Tunisians as well as the estimated 20,000 fellow Africans from South of the Sahara in the country. In the wake of his comments, media outlets have reported an increase of harassment against African migrants across the country. On college campuses, students have been targeted and student associations are urging black students to stay at home for fear that they may be assaulted by people inflamed by the anti-migrant rhetoric. On 25 February, four migrants were attacked and harassed with a knife, and there was also a report of a Gabonese man who was harassed when leaving his home. \[/vc\_column\_text\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_column\_text\]
#### Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity calls on:
- Tunisian government authorities to stop the crackdown on African migrants and follow national and international human rights law in an exercise to control illegal immigration.
- Security organs to ensure Sub-Saharan African migrants, whether legal or illegal, are protected; and to take appropriate action against anyone involved in the harassment of fellow Africans and black Tunisians.
- Human rights organizations in Tunisia and across Africa to join their voices and condemn these attacks on black people in Tunisia.
Post Tags: [\#\#AfricansRising](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africansrising-fr/ "#AfricansRising")[\#Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africa/ "Africa")[\#Africans](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africans/ "Africans")[\#Racism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/racism/ "Racism")[\#Tunisia](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/tunisia/ "Tunisia")
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---
### [Africans Rising condamne la répression contre leurs compatriotes africains en Tunisie](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condemns-crackdown-on-fellow-africans-in-tunisia/)
**Published:** March 3, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity condamne fermement les commentaires racistes du président tunisien envers ses compatriotes africains et la répression apparente de son administration contre les migrants subsahariens sous prétexte de freiner l'immigration illégale.
**Content:**
[Solidarity Statement](https://www.africansrising.org/category/news/solidarity-statement/)
# Africans Rising condemns crackdown on fellow Africans in Tunisia
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- Security organs to ensure Sub-Saharan African migrants, whether legal or illegal, are protected; and to take appropriate action against anyone involved in the harassment of fellow Africans and black Tunisians.
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**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Africans, Africa, Racism, Tunisia
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### [Africans Rising condena repressão a africanos na Tunísia](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condemns-crackdown-on-fellow-africans-in-tunisia/)
**Published:** March 3, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity condena veementemente os comentários racistas do presidente da Tunísia em relação a outros africanos e a aparente repressão de seu governo aos migrantes subsaarianos sob o pretexto de conter a imigração ilegal.
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# Africans Rising condemns crackdown on fellow Africans in Tunisia
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) March 3, 2023June 19, 2025
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity strongly condemns the president of Tunisia’s racist comments towards fellow Africans and his administration’s apparent crackdown on Sub-Saharan migrants under the pretext of curbing illegal immigration.
On 21 February, President Kais Saied made baseless allegations about a plot to settle fellowAfricans in Tunisia and change the country’s demographic composition. His racist rhetoric shocked Africa and the world, and has been condemned by the African Union.
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### [Africans Rising inalaani ukandamizaji dhidi ya Waafrika wenzao nchini Tunisia](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condemns-crackdown-on-fellow-africans-in-tunisia/)
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**Excerpt:** Waafrika Wanaoinuka kwa Umoja, Haki, Amani na Utu wanalaani vikali matamshi ya kibaguzi ya rais wa Tunisia dhidi ya Waafrika wenzake na utawala wake unaoonekana kuwakandamiza wahamiaji wa Kusini mwa Jangwa la Sahara kwa kisingizio cha kuzuia uhamiaji haramu.
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# Africans Rising condemns crackdown on fellow Africans in Tunisia
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### [Les jeunes Africains sont invités à se battre pour une Afrique unie](https://www.africansrising.org/african-youths-challenged-to-take-up-the-fight-for-a-united-africa/)
**Published:** March 3, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**Les jeunes** **Africains sont invités à se battre pour une Afrique unie**
La pétition populaire pour la campagne “Une Afrique sans frontières” est désormais en ligne et accepte les signatures. Visant à obtenir le soutien de 20 millions d’Africains, la pétition a été lancée lors d’une réunion virtuelle de haut niveau le 20 février 2023, qui a débuté par la chanson thème “Africans Rising” interprétée par une jeune artiste, **Odelia Koroma**. La réunion a rassemblé plus d’une centaine de personnes d’Afrique et de la diaspora et a accueilli des orateurs de haut niveau tels que **Ambassadeur Hammad Salah** de the **AUC**, **Honorable Dzifa Gomashie MP** de **Ghana**, **Memory Kachambwa Directrice exécutive** de **FEMNET** et **Kim Poole** a **artiste interprète de soul-fusion** et **membre fondateur.**
Discussions de la réunion a porté sur les obstacles et les défis auxquels les Africains sont confrontés lorsqu’ils franchissent les frontières nationales. Les jeunes Africains ont été invités à exiger la ratification du protocole sur la libre circulation et le libre-échange par tous les pays africains, afin de faciliter les déplacements des citoyens africains d’un pays à l’autre. This collective solidarity is what Africa needs to encourage African-devised and African-lead solutions to challenges and development goals across the continent.
"The real asset of Africa is not the natural resources, but the youths, given that among the one billion Africans on the continent more than one-third are youths. Considering this, he said, there needs to be great investment in youths because they are the future of Africa."
Ambassadeur Hammad Salah
Head of the AGA APSA Secretariat, AUC
"We can't leave everything to the politicians; African youths need to stand up and put a stop to the unending vicious cycle of harassment and dehumanisation of African people at the borders."
Honorable Dzifa Gomashie
Membre du parlement de Ghana
La mémoire a abordé la question du genre et a déclaré que la plupart des femmes impliquées dans le commerce transfrontalier n'étaient pas traitées avec dignité. Il faut la volonté politique des dirigeants africains pour ratifier le protocole sur la libre circulation et le libre-échange, car il profitera à tous les pays africains en termes de commerce.
Memory Kachambwa
Directrice exécutive de FEMNET,
Kim Poole a demandé que le protocole sur le libre-échange soit traduit dans différentes langues africaines telles que le wolof, le kiswahili, le portugais et d'autres langues afin que les gens puissent comprendre le protocole.
Kim Poole
Apprendre en ligne
coordinateur du mouvement Africans Rising, a déclaré qu'une Afrique sans frontières aiderait les citoyens à se rassembler pour faire face aux problèmes plutôt que de les traiter de manière isolée. Il ajoute que l'idée de l'unité d'action n'est pas un nouveau concept, mais un vieux concept dans le cadre de l'UA, qu'Africans Rising soutient pour faire connaître l'ordre du jour à la population.
Hardi Yakubu,
Coordinateur du mouvement "Africans Rising
#### La pétition, qui est désormais ouverte aux signatures, s’articule autour de trois demandes principales :
- Reconnaître et féliciter les quatre États africains qui ont signé, ratifié et déposé le protocole de l’UA sur la libre circulation. Il s’agit de *Mali, Niger, Rwanda* and *Sao Tome and Principe*.
- Encourager les États africains qui ont signé le protocole mais ne l’ont pas encore ratifié à le faire de toute urgence. Il s’agit de *Angola, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’ivoire, Comoros, Congo, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho,Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda* et*Zimbabwe*.
- La pétition invite également les dirigeants des États africains qui n’ont pas signé le protocole de l’UA à accélérer le processus et à prendre les mesures nécessaires pour concrétiser la libre circulation de notre peuple. Il s’agit notamment de *Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Eswatini, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Seychelles, Tunisia* and *Zambia.*
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## Regarder le webinaire
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### [Africans Rising Inaadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya Wanawake 2023](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-commemorates-international-womens-day-2023/)
**Published:** March 8, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising inajivunia kushiriki katika maadhimisho ya Kimataifa ya Siku ya Wanawake Duniani na Mwezi wa Historia ya Wanawake. Harakati zetu zimejengwa juu ya urithi mrefu wa uongozi na michango ya kiakili, kimwili, kihisia na kiroho ya wanawake wanaoamini katika umoja na ukombozi wa watu wa Afrika kote duniani. Kwa hivyo, katika mwezi mzima wa Machi na haswa siku hii, tunawaheshimu wanawake wa Kiafrika kwa juhudi zao za kujitolea na dhamira ya kuendelea kuendeleza utajiri wa Afrika na uzoefu wa watu wa Kiafrika popote walipo.
Leo pia tunatafakari njia nyingi tunazopaswa kuendelea kutetea na kukuza haki za binadamu na uhuru wa wanawake. Tunajua kwamba mara nyingi wanawake wanawajibika kwa kazi ya matunzo ya nyumbani na bila malipo, ambayo inawaacha kwenye ukingo wa ulinzi wa kazi na uhamaji wa kiuchumi. Tunajua kwamba wanawake na wasichana huathirika zaidi na unyanyasaji katika maeneo yenye migogoro, majumbani mwao, miongoni mwa familia zao, na ndani ya jamii kwa ujumla. Tunajua kwamba vikwazo vya elimu, maji safi, huduma za afya, na huduma nyingine za umma, vinaendelea kuathiri wanawake na wasichana kwa viwango visivyo na uwiano. Tunatoa wito kwa serikali za Afrika kuimarisha kujitolea na kujitolea kwao kushughulikia masuala yanayowakabili wanawake. Kama vuguvugu, tunaendelea kuwashirikisha wanachama wetu katika hatua za pamoja zinazoshughulikia maovu haya, na kuunda fursa za kuleta utu na haki kwa maisha ya wanawake.
Africans Rising imejitolea kutumia jukwaa letu na harakati zetu kusaidia wanawake wanaofanya kazi ngumu ya kusukuma harakati hii mbele, na kuleta mabadiliko chanya kwa jamii zao. Tutaendelea kukuza ushirikishwaji na uwezeshaji wa wanawake katika nafasi za maamuzi na uongozi. Tutaendelea kufanya kanuni na mazoea ya ufeministi kuwa muhimu kwa kazi ya harakati zetu na kazi ya vuguvugu za wanachama wetu pia. Kwa hivyo, tunapoadhimisha Siku hii ya Kimataifa ya Wanawake, tunakualika utafakari jinsi unavyoweza kufanya vivyo hivyo, na kwa pamoja tunaweza kuendelea kushikilia nafasi na kuheshimu wanawake wengi ambao ni muhimu kwa harakati zetu. Kwa pamoja, tunaweza kujenga Afrika Tunayoitaka.
**Categories:** Statement
**Tags:** IWD, InternationalWomenDay
---
### [2023 نهوض الأفارقة يحيي ذكرى يوم المرأة العالمي](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-commemorates-international-womens-day-2023/)
**Published:** March 8, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
تفخر أفريكانز رايزينج بالمشاركة في الاحتفال العالمي بيوم المرأة العالمي وشهر تاريخ المرأة. إن حركتنا مبنية على إرث طويل للقيادة والمساهمات الفكرية والجسدية والعاطفية والروحية للمرأة التي تؤمن بوحدة الشعوب الأفريقية وتحريرها في جميع أنحاء العالم. على هذا النحو ، طوال شهر مارس وخاصة في هذا اليوم ، نكرم النساء الأفريقيات لجهودهن غير الأنانية والحازمة لمواصلة تعزيز ثراء إفريقيا والتجارب الحية للشعوب الأفريقية أينما كانوا.
اليوم نفكر أيضًا في الطرق العديدة التي يجب أن نستمر بها في الدفاع عن حقوق الإنسان والحريات للمرأة وتعزيزها. نحن نعلم أن المرأة غالبًا ما تكون مسؤولة عن أعمال الرعاية المنزلية وغير مدفوعة الأجر ، مما يتركها على هامش حماية العمل والتنقل الاقتصادي. نحن نعلم أن النساء والفتيات معرضات بشكل خاص للعنف في مناطق الصراع ، في منازلهم ، بين أسرهم ، وداخل المجتمع بشكل عام. نحن نعلم أن العوائق التي تحول دون التعليم والمياه النظيفة والرعاية الصحية والخدمات العامة الأخرى ، لا تزال تؤثر على النساء والفتيات بمعدلات غير متناسبة. ندعو الحكومات الأفريقية إلى تعزيز التزامها وتفانيها في معالجة القضايا التي تواجه المرأة. كحركة ، نواصل إشراك أعضائنا في الإجراءات الجماعية التي تعالج هذه الآفات ، وخلق الفرص لتحقيق الكرامة والعدالة في حياة النساء.
إن مجموعة أفريكانز رايزنج ملتزمة باستخدام منصتنا وحركتنا لدعم النساء اللائي يقمن بالعمل الجاد لدفع هذه الحركة إلى الأمام ، وإحداث تغيير إيجابي في مجتمعاتهن. سنستمر في تعزيز إدماج المرأة وتمكينها في أماكن صنع القرار والقيادة. سنستمر في جعل المبادئ والممارسات النسوية جزءًا لا يتجزأ من عمل حركتنا وعمل حركات أعضائنا أيضًا. لذلك ، بينما نحتفل بهذا اليوم العالمي للمرأة ، ندعوكم للتفكير في كيفية القيام بالمثل ، ويمكننا معًا الاستمرار في الاحتفاظ بالمساحة وتكريم عدد لا يحصى من النساء اللائي يلعبن دورًا حاسمًا في حركتنا. معًا ، يمكننا بناء إفريقيا التي نريدها.
**Categories:** Statement
**Tags:** IWD, InternationalWomenDay
---
### [Africanos em Ascensão Comemoram o Dia Internacional da Mulher 2023](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-commemorates-international-womens-day-2023/)
**Published:** March 8, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Os africanos em ascensão estão orgulhosos de participar da celebração global do Dia Internacional da Mulher e do Mês da História da Mulher. Nosso movimento é construído sobre um longo legado da liderança e sobre as contribuições intelectuais, físicas, emocionais e espirituais das mulheres que acreditam na unidade e na libertação dos povos africanos em todo o mundo. Como tal, durante todo o mês de março e especialmente neste dia, honramos as mulheres africanas por seus esforços abnegados e determinados para continuar a avançar a riqueza da África e as experiências vividas pelos africanos onde quer que estejam.
Hoje também refletimos sobre as muitas maneiras pelas quais devemos continuar a defender e promover os direitos humanos e as liberdades das mulheres. Sabemos que as mulheres são freqüentemente responsáveis pelo trabalho doméstico e não remunerado, o que as deixa à margem das proteções trabalhistas e da mobilidade econômica. Sabemos que as mulheres e meninas são particularmente suscetíveis à violência em zonas de conflito, em suas casas, entre suas famílias e dentro da sociedade em geral. Sabemos que as mulheres e meninas são particularmente suscetíveis à violência em zonas de conflito, em suas casas, entre suas famílias e dentro da sociedade em geral. Exortamos os governos africanos a reforçar seu compromisso e dedicação para tratar das questões que as mulheres enfrentam. Como movimento, continuamos a engajar nossos membros em ações coletivas que abordam esses males e criam oportunidades para trazer dignidade e justiça às vidas das mulheres.
Os africanos em ascensão estão empenhados em usar nossa plataforma e nosso movimento para apoiar as mulheres no trabalho duro de impulsionar este movimento e trazer mudanças positivas para suas comunidades. Continuaremos a promover a inclusão e o empoderamento das mulheres nos espaços de tomada de decisão e liderança. Continuaremos a tornar os princípios e práticas feministas parte integrante do trabalho do nosso movimento e também do trabalho dos movimentos de nossos membros. Assim, ao celebrarmos este Dia Internacional da Mulher, convidamos você a refletir sobre como você pode fazer o mesmo, e juntos podemos continuar a ocupar espaço e honrar as inúmeras mulheres que são críticas ao nosso movimento. Juntos, podemos construir a África que queremos.
**Categories:** Statement
**Tags:** InternationalWomenDay, IWD
---
### [Africans Rising commémore la Journée Internationale des Droits Des Femmes 2023](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-commemorates-international-womens-day-2023/)
**Published:** March 8, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising est fière de participer à la célébration mondiale de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes et du Mois de l’histoire des femmes. Notre mouvement est fondé sur un héritage historique de leadership et de contributions intellectuelles, physiques, émotionnelles et spirituelles de femmes qui croient en l’unité et en la libération des peuples africains à travers le monde. Par conséquent, tout au long du mois de mars et en particulier en ce jour, nous rendons hommage aux femmes africaines pour leurs efforts dévoués et déterminés afin de continuer à faire progresser la richesse de l’Afrique et les expériences vécues par les Africains, où qu’ils se trouvent.
Aujourd’hui, nous nous interrogeons également sur les nombreuses façons dont nous devons continuer à défendre et à promouvoir les droits humains et les libertés des femmes. Nous savons que les femmes sont souvent responsables des travaux domestiques et des services de soins non rémunérés, ce qui les laisse en marge des protections du travail et de la mobilité économique. Nous savons que les femmes et les filles sont particulièrement exposées à la violence dans les zones de conflit, chez elles, au sein de leur famille et dans la société en général. Nous savons que les difficultés d’accès à l’éducation, à l’eau potable, aux soins de santé et à d’autres services publics continuent d’affecter les femmes et les jeunes filles de manière disproportionnée. Nous appelons les gouvernements africains à renforcer leur engagement et leur volonté de résoudre les problèmes auxquels sont confrontées les femmes. En tant que mouvement, nous continuons à engager nos membres dans des actions collectives qui abordent ces maux et créons des opportunités pour apporter la dignité et la justice dans la vie des femmes.
Africans Rising s’engage à utiliser sa plateforme et son mouvement pour soutenir les femmes qui œuvrent pour faire avancer ce mouvement et apporter des changements positifs à leurs communautés. Nous continuerons à promouvoir l’inclusion et l’autonomisation des femmes dans les espaces de prise de décision et de leadership. Nous continuerons à faire en sorte que les principes et les pratiques féministes fassent partie intégrante du travail de notre mouvement ainsi que de celui des mouvements membres. En cette célébration de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes, nous vous invitons donc à une réflexion sur la façon dont vous pouvez faire de même et, ensemble, nous pouvons continuer à faire de la place et à honorer les innombrables femmes qui jouent un rôle essentiel dans notre mouvement. Ensemble, nous pouvons construire l’Afrique que nous voulons.
**Categories:** Statement
**Tags:** IWD, InternationalWomenDay
---
### [Zimbabwe : l’État condamné par la justice pour torture sur une activiste](https://www.africansrising.org/zimbabwe-letat-condamne-par-la-justice-pour-torture-sur-une-activiste/)
**Published:** March 22, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**Dictatorships, especially in the tropics, use torture as a weapon of governance. The soldiers in the pay of the regimes are used to extort confessions or just out of sheer malice, by carrying out inhuman and degrading treatment of the victims. If in most cases, men are the most exposed, women are not spared either. This is notably the case of JestinaMukoko, who was subjected to torture in Zimbabwe under the regime of the former patriarch Robert Mugabe. After a long legal battle, she won her case in court against the state. A first in the history of this country that should serve as an example to others.**
The Zimbabwean judiciary sentenced on October 5, 2018 the state to pay 150,000 dollars in compensation to JestinaMukoko, a human rights activist of this country, tortured and illegally detained under the regime of Robert Mugabe. Jestina Mukoko, director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project, was kidnapped by unknown assailants in 2008 after she vehemently denounced Robert Mugabe’s rule during that year’s general elections. She was held incommunicado and tortured for several weeks before being accused of participating in a plot to overthrow the head of state. The charges were finally dropped in 2009. She was released in early March 2009 after three months in detention following the payment of bail.
**“It is good that she has been released but her freedom of movement remains limited. She has to report to the police and the charges (of conspiracy) are still there even though she knows she didn’t do anything,”** said her lawyer, attorney Beatrice Mtetwa, adding that a bail of $600 (476 euros) had to be paid.
Accused of involvement in a plot to overthrow President Robert Mugabe, she denied the allegations and said she was not a member of the main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). These were spurious accusations that were clearly unfounded.
His long legal battle finally paid off. Especially with the change of regime in this country. On Friday, October 5, the High Court ordered the government to “pay $150,000 (130,000 euros) by October 31, 2018” to compensate the activist, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights organization said in a statement. A sum of $100,000 will be paid to JestinaMukoko and the rest is to cover her legal fees.
JestinaMukoko welcomed the decision. It is “an encouragement for human rights defenders. The risks of their work are not in vain,” she said. This judgment “sends a strong signal that crimes covered up by the state cannot go unpunished,” she said.
This court decision is certainly a reparation of the damage suffered by JestinaMukoko. Only the perpetrators of this heinous crime have not been identified and punished. EmmersonMnangagwa’s government must work in this direction to give a strong signal to the agents who execute these dirty deeds. This courageous decision of the Zimbabwean justice system should also inspire other countries where crimes of torture are commonplace.
As a reminder, JestinaMukokoav received the International Women of Courage Award from Michelle Obama, then First Lady of the United States.
***Shalom A***
**Categories:** COUNTRIES
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Zimbabwe
---
### [Zimbabwe: Government convicted of torture of activist](https://www.africansrising.org/zimbabwe-letat-condamne-par-la-justice-pour-torture-sur-une-activiste/)
**Published:** October 24, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**Dictatorships, especially in the tropics, use torture as a weapon of governance. The soldiers in the pay of the regimes are used to extort confessions or just out of sheer malice, by carrying out inhuman and degrading treatment of the victims. If in most cases, men are the most exposed, women are not spared either. This is notably the case of JestinaMukoko, who was subjected to torture in Zimbabwe under the regime of the former patriarch Robert Mugabe. After a long legal battle, she won her case in court against the state. A first in the history of this country that should serve as an example to others.**
The Zimbabwean judiciary sentenced on October 5, 2018 the state to pay 150,000 dollars in compensation to JestinaMukoko, a human rights activist of this country, tortured and illegally detained under the regime of Robert Mugabe. Jestina Mukoko, director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project, was kidnapped by unknown assailants in 2008 after she vehemently denounced Robert Mugabe’s rule during that year’s general elections. She was held incommunicado and tortured for several weeks before being accused of participating in a plot to overthrow the head of state. The charges were finally dropped in 2009. She was released in early March 2009 after three months in detention following the payment of bail.
**“It is good that she has been released but her freedom of movement remains limited. She has to report to the police and the charges (of conspiracy) are still there even though she knows she didn’t do anything,”** said her lawyer, attorney Beatrice Mtetwa, adding that a bail of $600 (476 euros) had to be paid.
Accused of involvement in a plot to overthrow President Robert Mugabe, she denied the allegations and said she was not a member of the main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). These were spurious accusations that were clearly unfounded.
His long legal battle finally paid off. Especially with the change of regime in this country. On Friday, October 5, the High Court ordered the government to “pay $150,000 (130,000 euros) by October 31, 2018” to compensate the activist, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights organization said in a statement. A sum of $100,000 will be paid to JestinaMukoko and the rest is to cover her legal fees.
JestinaMukoko welcomed the decision. It is “an encouragement for human rights defenders. The risks of their work are not in vain,” she said. This judgment “sends a strong signal that crimes covered up by the state cannot go unpunished,” she said.
This court decision is certainly a reparation of the damage suffered by JestinaMukoko. Only the perpetrators of this heinous crime have not been identified and punished. EmmersonMnangagwa’s government must work in this direction to give a strong signal to the agents who execute these dirty deeds. This courageous decision of the Zimbabwean justice system should also inspire other countries where crimes of torture are commonplace.
As a reminder, JestinaMukokoav received the International Women of Courage Award from Michelle Obama, then First Lady of the United States.
***Shalom A***
**Categories:** COUNTRIES
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, Zimbabwe
---
### [Declaração de Kilimanjaro 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
**Published:** October 3, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Nós, os cidadãos e descendentes de África, como parte do Movimento Ascendente Africano, estamos indignados com os séculos de opressão; condenamos o saque dos nossos recursos naturais e minerais e a supressão dos nossos direitos humanos fundamentais. Estamos determinados a promover uma solidariedade e unidade de propósito dos povos africanos para construir o Futuro que queremos – um direito à paz, à inclusão social e à prosperidade partilhada.
**Content:**
Declaração do Kilimanjaro 2.0 – Uma visão actualizada para o Movimento Africans Rising
A Declaração do Kilimanjaro descreve a filosofia fundamental do movimento Africans Rising. Foi adoptada por unanimidade na Conferência de Validação em 2016, na qual participaram 272 delegados africanos de mais de 40 países no MS TCDC em Arusha – Tanzânia.
A declaração unifica todos os membros do Africans Rising pela Unidade, Justiça, Paz e Dignidade, que foi formalmente lançada no Dia da Libertação de África, 25 de Maio de 2017. Como nosso documento base, a declaração descreve a nossa crença comum no reconhecimento da riqueza do continente africano, do seu povo e da sua diáspora, e no nosso compromisso de vencer os sistemas opressivos que assolam África e o povo afrodescendente.
Após os primeiros cinco anos de conquistas do movimento, nossos membros realizaram uma análise crítica da Declaração do Kilimanjaro de 2016. Através de uma série de auscultações regionais, os membros do Africans Rising deram o feedback preciso sobre como a Declaração do Kilimanjaro poderia ser revista para melhor responder aos anseios de todos os membros do nosso crescente movimento neste mundo em constante mudança.
Com esse feedback, o Coletivo de Coordenação do Africans Rising constituiu uma equipa de revisão composta por membros da Conferência de Validação original e representantes de cada região do continente. A equipa foi co-presidida por dois dos nossos Embaixadores, o activista Jay Naidoo e Sua Excelência Fatoumata Tambajang-Jallow, ex-vice-presidente da Gâmbia.
Após vários dias de discussões minuciosas, a equipa produziu uma declaração actualizada, a Declaração do Kilimanjaro 2.0, que foi apresentada aos participantes da AAMA para apreciação e adopção. Foi devidamente adoptado pela assembleia aos 31 de Agosto de 2022, em Arusha -Tanzânia.
A Declaração do Kilimanjaro 2.0 continuará a servir como a luz orientadora do movimento enquanto trabalhamos para a verdadeira libertação africana. Convidamos-lhe a ler a declaração na íntegra e a partilhá-la com os africanos, aliados e apoiantes que sabem estarem comprometidos com os ideais da unidade Pan-Africana.
[ Ler a KD 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Kilimanjaro-Declaration-2.0-Africans-Rising-English.pdf)
**Categories:** Documents
**Tags:** conference, declaration, featured, Kilimanjaro
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### [La déclaration du Kilimandjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
**Published:** October 3, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** Nous, citoyens et descendants d'Afrique, en tant que membres de l'African Rising Movement, sommes indignés par les siècles d'oppression ; nous condamnons le pillage de nos ressources naturelles et minérales et la suppression de nos droits humains fondamentaux. Nous sommes déterminés à favoriser une solidarité à l'échelle de l'Afrique et une unité de but des peuples d'Afrique pour construire l'avenir que nous voulons - un droit à la paix, à l'inclusion sociale et à une prospérité partagée.
**Content:**
La Déclaration de Kilimandjaro 2.0 – Une vision moderne pour le mouvement Africans Rising
La Déclaration de Kilimandjaro expose la philosophie fondatrice du mouvement Africans Rising. Elle a été adoptée à l’unanimité lors de la conférence de validation de 2016, à laquelle ont participé 272 délégués africains de plus de 40 pays à la MS TCDC (Centre de formation MS pour la coopération au développement) d’Arusha, en Tanzanie.
La déclaration unifie tous les membres d’Africans Rising pour l’unité, la justice, la paix et la dignité, qui a été officiellement lancée lors de la Journée de la libération de l’Afrique, le 25 mai 2017. En tant que document fondateur, la déclaration expose notre croyance commune dans la reconnaissance de la richesse du continent africain, de son peuple et de sa diaspora, et dans notre engagement à surmonter les systèmes oppressifs qui frappent les Africains et les personnes d’origine africaine.
Après les cinq premières années de réalisations du mouvement, nos membres ont entrepris une analyse critique de la déclaration de Kilimandjaro. A travers une série de concertations régionales, les membres d’Africans Rising ont fourni des commentaires réfléchis sur la façon dont la Déclaration de Kilimandjaro pourrait être révisée afin de mieux répondre aux désirs de tous les membres de notre mouvement en pleine expansion dans ce monde en pleine évolution.
Sur la base de ces retours, le Collectif de Coordination du mouvement Africans Rising a constitué une équipe de révision composée de membres de la Conférence de validation initiale et de représentants de chaque région du continent. L’équipe était co-présidée par deux de nos ambassadeurs, le militant Jay Naidoo et Son Excellence Fatoumata Tambajang-Jallow, ancienne vice-présidente de la Gambie.
Après plusieurs jours de discussions approfondies, l’équipe a produit une déclaration révisée, la Déclaration de Kilimandjaro 2.0, qui a été présentée aux participants de l’AAMA pour examen et adoption. Elle a été dûment adoptée par l’assemblée le 31 août 2022, à Arusha, en Tanzanie.
La Déclaration de Kilimandjaro 2.0 continuera de servir de fil conducteur au mouvement, alors que nous travaillons à une véritable libération de l’Afrique. Nous vous invitons à lire la déclaration dans son intégralité et à la partager avec les Africains, alliés et sympathisants que vous connaissez et qui sont attachés aux idéaux de l’unité panafricaine.
[ Lire et Télécharger la KD 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Kilimanjaro-Declaration-2.0-Africans-Rising-English.pdf)
**Categories:** Documents
**Tags:** conference, declaration, featured, Kilimanjaro
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### [Transition Coach Consultant](https://www.africansrising.org/transition-coach-consultant/)
**Published:** November 24, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
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# Transition Coach Consultant
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) November 24, 2022February 23, 2023
\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_column\_text\]Job Title: Leadership & Transition Coach
Location: Africans Rising offices in Dakar, Senegal/ Banjul, The Gambia or Virtually
Work Station: Remote | Home | Virtual
Contract Type: Consultancy
Closing Date: Application closes on March 17, 2023, 17:00 GMT
Duration: 45 working days of full-time consultancy within 2 months from April 1 to May 31, 2023\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vcmp\_heading vcmp\_heading\_type=”double-line-middle” vcmp\_heading\_text=”Terms of Reference (TOR)” vcmp\_heading\_text\_color=”#008800″ vcmp\_heading\_line\_color=”#008800″\]\[vc\_column\_text\]
1. Lead the newly recruited Movement Coordinator to assimilate into AR’s culture, work processes and membership
2. Build the capacity of Movement Coordinator and CC members in leadership, personal development, governance, partnership and fundraising, communication and change management
3. Design and administer an Organisational Cultural Assessment (OCAT) survey to unearth organisational sustainability gaps and feedback from CC members and staff
4. Present to the Coordinating Collective a change management plan that would forestall organisational best practices and leadership change goals
5. Transform outcomes emanating from exit interviews with Movement Coordinator(s) into recommendations for change management
6. Facilitate the mentoring and coaching of the newly recruited movement coordinator to effectively meet the needs of all stakeholders of Africans Rising members
7. Work with AR Resource Mobilisation unit to develop a list of donors and meeting schedules for the newly recruited Movement Coordinator to cultivate new donors and funders for Africans Rising’s work
8. Establish and maintain regular one-on-one sessions with the newly recruited Movement Coordinator to map out a plan that strategically engages AR membership on the continent and the Diaspora to achieve Africans Rising’s Mission and goals.
9. Coach and mentor the newly recruited Movement Coordinator to be an effective spokesperson to the organisation’s membership, the media, and the general public.
10. Document the transition process for learning and organisational development purposes.
11. Support the AR team to develop a transition template from the AR transition process, for the benefit of African social movements.
\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[dfd\_info\_box style=”style-01″ layout=”layout-01″ title=”Note” title\_font\_options=”tag:div” subtitle\_font\_options=”tag:div” font\_options=”tag:div”\]The idea is to model this leadership transition and succession management process for social movements within our membership. Therefore, the justifications, lessons, challenges and information will be documented as part of AR’s Knowledge Management process.\[/dfd\_info\_box\]\[vcmp\_space vcmp\_height=”20px”\]\[vcmp\_heading vcmp\_heading\_type=”double-line-middle” vcmp\_heading\_text=”Qualifications & Attributes” vcmp\_heading\_text\_color=”#008800″ vcmp\_heading\_line\_color=”#008800″\]\[vc\_column\_text\]You should have a track record of serving as a Leadership Coach, Organisational Development Consultant or SHRMP (Strategic Human Resource Management Professional). While the usual tertiary qualifications and some demonstrable track record within the broad definition of social movement is desirable, the key attributes for the role include:
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and effectively in a small, dynamic team as well as a large diverse group
- A track record and professional experience working in the domain of social movement or civil society in AfricaYou must possess brilliant public speaking, writing and communication skills,
- University degree or related experience in leadership transition, change management, organisational development, and Human Resource Management professional
\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[vcmp\_space vcmp\_height=”20px”\]\[vcmp\_heading vcmp\_heading\_type=”double-line-middle” vcmp\_heading\_text=”Consultancy Submission Process” vcmp\_heading\_text\_color=”#008800″ vcmp\_heading\_line\_color=”#008800″\]\[vc\_column\_text\]
- Draft a one-page technical proposal and a one-page financial proposal about your experience and motivation for the role, stating your proposed full consultancy fee for the two months duration.
- Attach a comprehensive CV, including two samples of relevant work on leadership transition or organisational development and your social media profile (LinkedIn).
- E-mail the entire application documents to the hiring manager at ; copying harrison@africans-rising.org.
\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[vcmp\_space vcmp\_height=”20px”\]\[vcmp\_heading vcmp\_heading\_type=”double-line-middle” vcmp\_heading\_text=”Abilities” vcmp\_heading\_text\_color=”#008800″ vcmp\_heading\_line\_color=”#008800″\]\[vc\_column\_text\]
- The ability to use PowerPoint, set-up calls on Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other conferencing tools as well as manage other communication mediums
- The ability to be proactive and have an independent approach to delivering solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (particularly proposal writing and delivering presentations/ workshops)
- The ability to quickly form constructive relationships, productive project teams and inspire others.
\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[vcmp\_space vcmp\_height=”20px”\]\[vcmp\_heading vcmp\_heading\_type=”double-line-middle” vcmp\_heading\_text=”Equal Opportunities Employer” vcmp\_heading\_text\_color=”#008800″ vcmp\_heading\_line\_color=”#008800″\]\[vc\_column\_text\]A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment. A commitment to Africans Rising’s mission and core values of promoting peace, justice, equity and respect for all. Africans Rising is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented, minority, oppressed and marginalised groups.\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[vcmp\_space vcmp\_height=”20px”\]\[vcmp\_heading vcmp\_heading\_type=”double-line-middle” vcmp\_heading\_text=”Terms and Conditions” vcmp\_heading\_text\_color=”#008800″ vcmp\_heading\_line\_color=”#008800″\]\[vc\_column\_text\]Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed above.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three (3) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
We reserve the right to start reviewing applications until the post is filled.
For more information on the role, write to the contact details below:
Harrison Boakye Owusu at latest by March 10, 2023.\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]
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### [COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE](https://www.africansrising.org/communique-de-presse/)
**Published:** May 14, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## La libération des prisonniers politiques et le soutien des réponses de la population face à la pandémie du Covid-19 sont les priorités en Afrique
Alors que la pandémie du COVID-19 est en train de devenir l’un des événements les plus tragiques de l’histoire de l’humanité récente, le mouvement Africans Rising s’engage avec les Africains et leurs réponses face à la maladie sur le continent et dans la diaspora.
La campagne pour **la libération** **des prisonniers politiques et des journalistes**, et celle pour la **solidarité panafricaine contre le COVID-19, #Rise4OurLives** de Africans Rising, visent à promouvoir le leadership, l’innovation et l’activisme africains dans le but de prévenir la propagation du COVID-19.
## Campagne de solidarité panafricaine contre le COVID-19, #Rise4OurLives
En ce moment d’incertitude et de difficultés au niveau mondial , nous encourageons nos membres, nos sympathisants et tous les Africains à prendre des mesures pour contenir la propagation du COVID-19 et à demander également aux gouvernements africains de participer à ces efforts. Nous appelons également les philanthropes et les organisations philanthropiques à allouer des fonds aux efforts en réponse au COVID-19. Dans le cadre de cette campagne, Africans Rising organise une série de [conversations en direct sur Facebook](https://web.facebook.com/AfricansRising/videos/1088811811488776/) et propose des [actions communautaires](https://www.africans-rising.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Guide-dactions-du-25Mai2020-vf.pdf) pour engager le continent et la diaspora dans cette initiative. Pour en savoir plus sur cette campagne, veuillez consulter notre [site internet](http://africans-rising.org/).
## Campagne pour la libération des prisonniers politiques et des journalistes
Dans un effort en vue de freiner la propagation du COVID-19, Africans Rising appelle tous les gouvernements africains à libérer les prisonniers politiques et les journalistes. Les mauvaises conditions de détention et le surpeuplement carcéral rendent difficile ou impossible la protection des détenus r contre la maladie, et notre mouvement estime que l’emprisonnement en période d’épidémie est une condamnation à une mort potentielle. Nous avons rédigé une [lettre d’appel](https://www.africans-rising.org/appeal-to-release-political-prisoners-in-africa/?utm_source=Africans+Rising+for+Justice+Peace+and+Dignity&utm_campaign=18d632b90f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_05_08_12_49&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e987daca21-18d632b90f-) que les organisations peuvent [signer](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kvV0-NIYN67gCCIMGvU3iF8Z82YxLrcwnpzGijXvqlg/edit?usp=sharing) afin d’augmenter la pression publique sur les gouvernements africains. Nous diffuserons également une série de vidéos et d’interviews sur les prisonniers politiques et les journalistes, pour partager les histoires de ces personnes injustement emprisonnées et qui se battent pour leur vie pendant cette crise sanitaire mondiale. Pour en savoir plus sur cette campagne, veuillez visiter sur notre [site internet](http://africans-rising.org/).
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### [Free Ibrahima Diallo and Sékou Koundouno - Let Guinea know we are watching!](https://www.africansrising.org/free-ibrahima-diallo-and-sekou-koundouno-let-guinea-know-we-are-watching/)
**Published:** March 11, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Ibrahima Diallo
@DialloIbremCoordinator [\#TournonsLaPage\_Guinée](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TournonsLaPage_Guin%C3%A9e&src=hashtag_click)
Head of Operations [\#FNDC](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FNDC&src=hashtag_click), President of the NGO Protégeons les Droits Humains (PDH), Alumni YALI,
Sekou Koundouno
@KoundounoSekou
General Administrator BALAI CITOYEN
Guinean Civil Society
**[Ibrahima Diallo](https://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-l-mwtla-jjjjgtjih-y/)** and **[Sékou Koundouno](https://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-l-mwtla-jjjjgtjih-j/)**, two prominent civil society leaders in Guinea, were violently **[arrested](https://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-l-mwtla-jjjjgtjih-t/)** on Friday, March 06. Both Diallo and Koundouno are outspoken advocates for freedom and democracy in Guinea and they are leaders in the **[National Front for the Defense of the Constitution](https://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-l-mwtla-jjjjgtjih-i/)** (FNDC), a popular movement organizing against a potential third term for President Alpha Conde. The circumstances of their arrests were outlined in a **[communique](https://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-l-mwtla-jjjjgtjih-d/)** by the FNDC.
Since October, Guineans have showed up in great numbers to protest a constitutional amendment that would allow Conde to extend his tenure as president. In light of the mounting protests, security forces have **[continued to crackdown](https://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-l-mwtla-jjjjgtjih-h/)** on Guineans exercising their constitutional rights. Diallo and Koundouno are two of many activists in the country that find themselves targeted and violated for speaking their voices.
###### Please rally with the Africans Rising community by taking one or all of the following actions to demand justice for these activists and all Guineans
###### **Post to social media and let Guinean authorities know we want them to respect their citizens’ right to freedom of association and to stop persecuting civil society organizers.**
*You can use this text or create your own*:
> Dear Guinea, where are Ibrahima Diallo and Sékou Koundouno? We want to know! We demand the unconditional release of all political prisoners! #AfricaWeWant #Amoulanfé
>
> AfricansRising [ Tweet ]()
###### Contact the Guinean government and let them know we are holding them accountable for the well-being of Diallo and Koundouno and that we want their immediate and unconditional release.
Contact information for Guinea’s **[Ministry of Justice](https://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-l-mwtla-jjjjgtjih-k/)**:
*Address*: Rue KA 003 – Almamya Commune de Kaloum, BP: 564 Conakry – Guinée
*Telephone*: +224 622 43 58 59 *Email*: ****
###### Reach out to international humanitarian organizations
##### ask them to investigate the whereabouts of Diallo and Koundouno and the circumstances of their arrests.
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Banjul, The Gambia
*Telephone*: +220 441 05 05 / 441 05 0631
*Address*: Bijilo Annex Layout, Kombo North District, Western Region
P.O. Box 673 Banjul, The Gambia
Email: **** / [**Africancommission@Yahoo.com**](mailto:Africancommission@Yahoo.com)
Amnesty International
West and Central Africa:
*Telephone*: +221 33 869 30 03
*Address*: Immeuble Seydi Djamil, 3e étage,
Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop x 3 rue Leo Frobenius,
P.O. Box 47582 Dakar, Senegal
*Twitter*: [**@AmnestyWARO**](https://dgtl.africans-rising.org/t/d-l-mwtla-jjjjgtjih-b/)
Human Rights Watch
Nairobi, Kenya
*Telephone*: +254 730 646 102
*Address*: K-REP Centre, 2nd Floor, Suite 2B
Wood Avenue, off Lenana Road
P.O. Box 51696-00100, GPO Nairobi, Kenya
*Senior Press Officer*: Audrey Wabwire, +1 646 819 9062, ****
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### [Nomination Prix Activisme Africans Rising 2021](https://www.africansrising.org/nomination-prix-activisme-africans-rising-2021/)
**Published:** November 7, 2021
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# Nomination Prix Activisme Africans Rising 2021
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) November 7, 2021November 7, 2021
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### [جوائز النضال لسنة 2021 لأفريكانز رايزينغ](https://www.africansrising.org/جوائز-النضال-لسنة-2021-لأفريكانز-رايزينغ/)
**Published:** November 7, 2021
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# جوائز النضال لسنة 2021 لأفريكانز رايزينغ
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[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) November 7, 2021November 7, 2021
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### [No New Water on Earth, Only New Battlegrounds](https://www.africansrising.org/no-new-water-on-earth/)
**Published:** November 3, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
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**Coumba Toure,** @Kuumbati Storyteller; Movement Co-coordinator, Africans Rising; Board Chair, TrustAfrica
**Koni Benson,** Organiser and historian at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa; Research Fellow, Blue Planet Project
**Meera Karunananthan,** Feminist geographer, Carleton University – Canada; Co-director, Blue Planet Project
The Alternative World Water Forum – Forum Alternatif Mondial de l’Eau (FAME) in French — is part of a global movement for water justice. In March 2022, it is being organized for the first time in Africa. Here is some background information on the ways in which Africans and social movements around the world are organizing for the protection of our precious water commons for people and the planet.
**Introduction**
We know from ancient Egyptian texts that in Africa we used to believe that this world started with Nwn, a watery abyss. Our lives depend on water. Without water, there is no life. Sadly water is a growing money making business and with its placement as a tradable asset on stock markets including the [NASDAQ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/07/investing/water-futures-trading/index.html&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828950000&usg=AOvVaw1aMtQlPy13IfPJ9hV0BtLh), we have crossed a new threshold in its commodification.
We know from our own life experiences and from working in many communities across Africa that for far too many people, access to water is a daily struggle for survival. The search for water and the consequences of its scarcity is carried disproportionately by women and children[\[1\]](#ftnt1). Lack of water causes death and daily violence. Climate change is exacerbating cycles of drought and flood, which are having profound impacts on the lives and livelihoods of people living on the African continent. This is already resulting in displacement and armed conflicts. Water stress is inextricably linked to food insecurity, waterborne diseases, forced migration, conflicts, infant mortality, and violence and discrimination against girls and women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 2.2 billion people, more than a quarter of the global population, lack safe water and sanitation- with about [490 million people in Africa](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://washdata.org/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828951000&usg=AOvVaw2Vdr-6-pjn5pkYKEeQ1HZA) lacking access to adequate water.
Fortunately the root causes of water scarcity and actions required to transform the situation, are well known. It is time to unite and take direct action. The Forum Alternatif Mondial de l’Eau (FAME in French) or the Alternative World Water Forum (AWWF, in English) offers an opportunity to work for change.
**Root Causes of Water Crisis**
Water is at the heart of the climate crisis, the hunger crisis, and the crisis of armed conflict on the African continent. Many of the root causes are connected. To radically challenge the web of connected injustices and to change the dangerous track the world is rolling on, we need to address the sources of the water crisis. We need to ask: why and how is water so unevenly distributed and how do we change this?
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report has named water crises among its [top five greatest risks](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/water-is-a-growing-source-of-global-conflict-heres-what-we-need-to-do/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828952000&usg=AOvVaw3i0Wy34PNn8mj9S9_zuqJi) for eight consecutive years[\[2\]](#ftnt2). As climate change increases the threats of drought and desertification, the world’s most powerful gather at the World Water Forum every three years to protect the interests of big corporations and industries seeking greater and more secure access to water in their insatiable quest for exponential growth. Together, they promote greater privatization of water and sanitation services, the commodification of water resources and the financialization of water to safeguard corporate profits while the humanitarian crisis deepens, particularly in the global South. This plays out in three major ways in Africa: privatization, the destruction of freshwater supplies and financialization.
**Privatization of Water and Sanitation Services**
Since the 1990s the World Bank and IMF have been pushing governments of the global South to privatize vital public services including water and sanitation. As a result, w[e now have three decades worth of well-documented evidence that privatization leads to more](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.epsu.org/sites/default/files/article/files/20022012-epsuwater.pdf&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828953000&usg=AOvVaw0CEJ97bQOlZBEmGjdw03yJ) expensive and undemocratic public services that are less transparent, less reliable and less accountable to the people they serve. Africans are often told our governments are too corrupt or incapable of providing public services, yet bringing predatory for-profit corporations into vital sectors like water and sanitation have only made matters worse. As former UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation argues, “the imperative of private providers to make as much profit as possible can undermine States’ obligation to provide affordable water and sanitation services to all.”
The privatisation of public services has proven disastrous in Africa. Nigeria, for example[\[3\]](#ftnt3), saw a 34 percent [increase in water bills](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2015/jan/30/water-privatisation-worldwide-failure-lagos-world-bank&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828954000&usg=AOvVaw2DTFNEPbVZMoY5VeXHn4EZ).
For decades, the World Bank has helped water corporations seeking access to markets in the global South by insisting that water t be paid for and distributed through full cost recovery where people only receive what they can afford. Where these World Bank loan conditions have not led to outright privatization, they have served to reform public utilities in order to make them run like businesses to become more attractive to private investors. This is why even public sector utilities in Africa have used methods like pre-paid water meters to ensure their financial viability at all cost.
Corporations and their proponents have justified these inhumane practices by co-opting the language of environmentalists about water conservation ” Hiding behind technical jargon, they claim people will not respect water if it is free- as if African peasant farmers and residents of urban informal settlements s are responsible for global shortages in water
**The Destruction of Freshwater Supplies**
In an environment of growing competition for limited water supplies, corporations are over extracting and polluting water sources putting the lives of current and future generations of Africans in peril.
Bottled water is one of the many ways in which water is turned into a commodity. With clean drinking water in short supply, the bottled water industry sees lucrative opportunities in Africa. At one end of the spectrum, we see high-end consumers including tourists and wealthy local consumers who don’t trust public drinking water systems and at the other end of the spectrum we see a [growing market of poor people](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335296010_Consumption_of_Bottled_Water_at_the_Bottom_of_the_Pyramid_Who_Purchases_First&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828956000&usg=AOvVaw2-yIou3gG8NCx-qlKfEmOf) who are forced to pay exorbitant prices for a much lower quality product because there are no alternatives.
Meanwhile, beverage companies including Coca Cola and Nestlé are tapping into limited water supplies with little regard for local populations. During the 2018 drought in the Western Cape region, [Coca Cola ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.groundup.org.za/article/coca-cola-and-cape-towns-sweetheart-day-zero-deal/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828956000&usg=AOvVaw3gxB5zZIJvW8fEWMKFrPV7)disregarded government-issued water restriction measures[\[4\]](#ftnt4) continuing to illegally extract large volumes of water from an overtaxed municipal water system until the company could build its own borewells.
In addition, Africa’s mineral wealth and climate have drawn multinationals in agriculture and, extractive industries that are constantly pushing for greater impunity as they over extract and pollute watersheds. After several decades of struggle, the Ogoni people were recently vindicated by a Dutch court ordering Shell to pay compensation for its horrific devastation of the Niger Delta in 1970, but the corporation still denies responsibility and concrete action is yet to be seen.
In many African countries, these corporations receive tax breaks and even subsidies from governments. They pay very little for water and are rarely held accountable for polluting rivers and water streams. When they disregard regulations on water use, e often preferring to pay a fine.
Some companies go to great lengths to maintain a clean corporate image in the western countries while they are based, while engaged in bitter conflicts with African communities. This is the case for theCanadian company [Recon Africa](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mg.co.za/environment/2021-08-02-canadas-reconafrica-oil-and-gas-exploration-in-namibia-and-botswana-worries-world-heritage-committee/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828958000&usg=AOvVaw0-Y_U767MidYw265w1AArO)[ whose oil and gas exploration in ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mg.co.za/environment/2021-08-02-canadas-reconafrica-oil-and-gas-exploration-in-namibia-and-botswana-worries-world-heritage-committee/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828958000&usg=AOvVaw0-Y_U767MidYw265w1AArO) in Botswana and Namibia threatens to displace fisheries and harm ecologically sensitive areas in the Okavango river basin, for example, while touting its commitment to [strict environmental standards to shareholders in Canada](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reconafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/ReconAfrica-Commitment-to-Environmental-Protection.pdf&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828958000&usg=AOvVaw2VxcEYk-ahRigmZJ9rvvyn) footprint through.[\[5\]](#ftnt5)
**Financialization**
We have recently moved to a new level of profiting off of people’s need for water- where the future of water is now traded on the stock market. This is a system of[ gambling on the future scarcity of water](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/podcasts/water-the-new-gold&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828959000&usg=AOvVaw0K8Wf3KzSKUj8ZMIY3seod) and securing water rights in advance for those who can afford the stocks and who engage in price speculation to drive up profits.[\[6\]](#ftnt6) This is a [clear step](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iatp.org/blog/202103/webinar-water-financialization-101&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828959000&usg=AOvVaw36jVHTWrg-gyxDwgAvUEU0) into further alienating the have-nots and their right to access basic water needs, as all leading water, land, and food justice researchers and activists have recently spelled out.[\[7\]](#ftnt7)
There are multiple ways in which water is being turned into a financial asset including water markets like the ones that have been set up in [Chile ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://theconversation.com/chiles-free-market-water-scheme-brings-scarcity-and-conflict-for-indigenous-people-65499&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828960000&usg=AOvVaw1MqM9bHufOFLh0T1RxlXxm)and [Australia](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/sold-down-the-river&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828960000&usg=AOvVaw3YJ7do2xgP1a2GpaEux-F8) enabling private companies to buy and trade extraction and usage rights with very little public oversight. These markets have made water more easily accessible to water guzzling and polluting extractive industries and big agriculture, while undermining the land rights of Indigenous peoples and the capacity of local communities to protect watersheds for future generations.
With financialization, the landscape of private ownership of water utilities is also shifting to a more volatile and predatory model. There are currently a handful of transnational water corporations spreading their tentacles from their headquarters in Europe to the Americas, Asia and Africa. They provide water treatment and distribution, as well as waste management. In May 2021, Veolia and Suez, two of the largest corporations reached a $15 billion merger agreement redefining “big water” according to [this investment podcast](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bluefieldresearch.com/podcast/veolia-and-suez-come-to-terms-redefining-big-water/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828961000&usg=AOvVaw0FYSPVdfZA2G7sgc1atMq9). What this means in concrete terms is that multinational water corporations are owned by a variety of investment funds in Europe and North America with no interest in day-to-day operations beyond their capacity to extract maximum value. In other words, the faceless and heartless corporation has become even more faceless and heartless. Yet we are told this is ‘development,’ as if it is normal, and inevitable- as if there are no alternatives to capitalist enrichment of the few at the expense of the many. In fact, we are told that governments that maintain responsibilities for municipal water supplies, should do so on this new corporate model. As a result we see old [water metering technologies being rebranded as new ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blueplanetproject.net/index.php/new-packaging-same-deal-city-of-cape-towns-new-proposal-to-replace-water-management-devices-with-the-drip-system-will-further-water-apartheid/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828961000&usg=AOvVaw3M0FAqsfX0B6BDn5fVMIBv)innovations to cut people off when they cannot afford to pay.[\[8\]](#ftnt8)
**What Are We Doing?**
We can start with taking a look at what has been done. People have always fought back and resisted and organized to make water accessible for their communities.
From March 22-27, Senegal will be hosting the 9th World Water Forum. This meeting takes place every three years and this will be the first time it is held in Africa since the 1997 inaugural meeting in Morocco. The World Water Forum is an expensive mega-event convened by a corporate-driven multi-stakeholder body called the World Water Council that brings decision-makers and public agencies together with those who seek to make a profit from water.
This is why for more than two decades, these forums have been opposed by the global water justice movement- a growing network of environmental justice organizations, social movements, small scale farmers, trade unions and human rights advocates around the world. To us, the organizers of the Forum Alternatif Mondial de l’Eau (FAME), water is for life and it is sacred. It is not a commodity, but part of our global commons to be shared equitably and protected for future generations.
The FAME isn’t simply about protesting the water vendors and profiteers gathering at the World Water Forum, it is about showcasing alternatives, learning together, planning together, and finding new ways to live together.
Each of us and our children need to know where the water we use and the water we need comes from, who owns it, who sells it, what is at stake, and how to stand to protect it.
We need to stop the pollution of water from small streams in our neighborhood to big rivers and oceans. We can hold back our purchasing power or our shares as institutions.
We must insist that our governments break ties with companies that are wasting or polluting water or making money off of water. We need as individuals and communities and organisations to be calling our governments to account for putting water back into public hands. This can be done through [remunicipalisation](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tni.org/en/publication/here-to-stay-water-remunicipalisation-as-a-global-trend&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828964000&usg=AOvVaw1yzP1boDCbdZtj4zjM1GlU),[\[9\]](#ftnt9) through [public-public partnerships](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.municipalservicesproject.org/publications/Alternatives%2520to%2520Privatization%2520-%2520Chapter%252015%2520-%2520L%2520America%2520water.pdf&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828964000&usg=AOvVaw340JHX9Mb7WdWja8H1nqYM),[\[10\]](#ftnt10) and through the creation of [blue communities](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blueplanetproject.net/index.php/home/water-movements/the-blue-communities-project/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828964000&usg=AOvVaw2XdPmw26nc8jtR3WmPkfxS) which we know are working. If our words do not work, we need to initiate lawsuits from local to international levels to protect and actualise the hard earned human right to water. And if this fails we need to put our bodies on the line- like in Gambia where young people have risen up against fish meal industries overfishing and polluting their streams. Lives have been lost as the government and army defend foreign industries and open fire on their own people. This is far from an isolated case- we are still crying for the Ogoni martyrs.
It is a big challenge to face agribusiness and other industries guzzling our ability to sustain ourselves- but they are only big when we act in small numbers. When there are many, more will join us in stopping them. Not only do we have to stop further pollution, but companies should pay to repair the damage they have done over time. This could open opportunities for the rise of cleaner alternatives for protecting and distributing our water commons. Dirty companies have clearly exceeded their time on earth.
We need to shift public funding from the subsidies and tax breaks to corporations to communities and public services
Water is a human right and it is the job of the government to ensure access to clean water to its citizens and to make it accessible to all. They have to be a protector of people over profits, which requires protecting water as a commons, not a commodity. International trade rules should have a limit on what can be put on the market or not, and water like air and other basic, non renewable, finite, collective, human needs, should not be on sale at the market. We need to support public ownership and control of water distribution and strengthen the protection rules of water sources.
When communities are in charge and given the means and the capacity to manage their water systems, when they are consulted about their needs and presented with options, when they contribute themselves to the management of their water systems, we have seen longer term sustainability of water access in rural areas.[\[11\]](#ftnt11)
In urban settings we have seen examples of cities taking back ownership of their water systems and managing it as well or better than the companies. We have seen the successful ‘remunicipalisation’ of water in over 180 cities in 37 countries across the world[\[12\]](#ftnt12). But this is only possible with strong anti-privatization water campaigns, as we have seen for example in [Accra](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tni.org/en/article/post-privatisation-challenges-of-public-water-in-ghana&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828966000&usg=AOvVaw2RuOR6gA4gwED3nqjroY5V)[\[13\]](#ftnt13) and in [Lagos.](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/tc-lagos-water-privatisation/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828967000&usg=AOvVaw2EYgQlSxZkgmshhRbbdSQQ)[\[14\]](#ftnt14)
As we move toward the People’s Water Forum in Dakar 2022, there is a window of opportunity to learn to mobilize and to organize people around water issues in Africa. Let us take it step by step. Because Africans Rising‘s mandate is to support and amplify movements of people on the continent, we have accepted the position of catalyst and convener to support the organizations on the continent who are challenging the water privatisation and who are organizing resistance. We must join and amplifying the voice of communities and insist that the struggle for water is an intersectional, internationalist struggle that needs a solid anti-capitalist, Pan-Africanist, feminist, heart. For example, in a preparatory meeting of activist organizations from in and beyond Africa which we held in Dakar in 2020, the West African Creative Action Team of young artists, produced a video and music calling for an end to the privatization of water and access to drinking water for all- available here:[ #ForumOfWaterSellers.](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/668452799962714/posts/1827464190728230/?vh%3De%26d%3Dn&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828967000&usg=AOvVaw3VbsHEDX5qa_gbdN6IQGXE)
**Conclusion**
FAME 2022, ([https://www.fame2022.org](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fame2022.org/en/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828968000&usg=AOvVaw2UB41dDyRxl4haj_qYk1g4)) is the first time the Alternative Water forum is happening in Africa this century. While as human rights defenders, environmental justice warriors, dreamers, lovers, and enhancers of life we know we will face deep greed and a violent system that wants to entrench colonial interests, we will face corrupt and benevolent actors with the means than us, and we will face the powerful who will be defended by the police and the military. But we also know there are many more who are left out of this system that serves the few who endanger the many, many more who seek a share of joy and a chance at life.
We have a unique opportunity for the people across the continent and across the world to show their commitment to safeguard Africans lives, to give the opportunity to African women to have dignity and for children to stay alive. We send a call and invitation to all people who want a world where humans can survive- come and join movements to stand and raise our voice, to use the power from where you sit to make it harder to dispossess us, and to ensure that we hold tight to the little dignity that we have.
Since Covid this might be the biggest international gathering in Senegal and we need not to let business go as usual. We need to disrupt the ongoing processes of dispossession and unnecessary suffering of children and women for lack of water.
This is the time to remember the sacredness of water and our interconnectedness. It is the time to go back to a time when we appreciated this gift from nature. We will work to make water accessible to all living beings who need it. This is the time to remember that the water we drink, the water from the rain, the water from the oceans, the water from fruits and animals is all the same water in all of us. This water has been the same water recycled through all of us since the beginning of time. As a child has reminded us, on this earth there has been no new water entering from outer space. Our time is short to keep the water clean and accessible for all. We are on new battlegrounds. Join us.
For more information about FAME please visit [https://www.fame2022.org](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fame2022.org&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828969000&usg=AOvVaw1ft1iyPDWJfE7KA856jojl) or contact:
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[\[1\]](#ftnt_ref1) Sithandiwe Yeni, Femke Brandt, Koni Benson, Womn and Water in Africa: An Overview of Water Justice Struggles, (Urgent Action Fund- Africa Report, 2021).
[\[2\]](#ftnt_ref2) Kitty van der Heijen and Callie Stinson, “Water is a growing source of global conflict. Here’s what we need to do.” (World Economic Forum Global Risk Report, 18 March 2019).[ ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/water-is-a-growing-source-of-global-conflict-heres-what-we-need-to-do/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828971000&usg=AOvVaw2D9vCrXB4ftB1_31Sk1MUS)[https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/water-is-a-growing-source-of-global-conflict-heres-what-we-need-to-do/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/water-is-a-growing-source-of-global-conflict-heres-what-we-need-to-do/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828971000&usg=AOvVaw2D9vCrXB4ftB1_31Sk1MUS)
[\[3\]](#ftnt_ref3) John Vidal, “Water privatisation: a worldwide failure?” The Guardian (30 January 2015): [https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2015/jan/30/water-privatisation-worldwide-failure-lagos-world-bank](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2015/jan/30/water-privatisation-worldwide-failure-lagos-world-bank&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828979000&usg=AOvVaw0o4YvgWA7-kcfp1mv2yvxb)
[\[4\]](#ftnt_ref4) Steve Kretzmann and Raymond Joseph, “Coca-Cola and Cape Town’s sweetheart Day Zero deal: How Big Business Ignored the Water Restrictions and Got Away With It,” GroundUp (8 May 2020):[ ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.groundup.org.za/article/coca-cola-and-cape-towns-sweetheart-day-zero-deal/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828979000&usg=AOvVaw2ClKuKvBXES4LBtIYGgPZc)[https://www.groundup.org.za/article/coca-cola-and-cape-towns-sweetheart-day-zero-deal/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.groundup.org.za/article/coca-cola-and-cape-towns-sweetheart-day-zero-deal/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828980000&usg=AOvVaw2IUIHzuyNXXHEDrdtBJJaL)
[\[5\]](#ftnt_ref5) Sheree Bega, “Canada’s ReconAfrica oil and gas exploration in Namibia and Botswana worries World Heritage Committee,” Mail and Guardian (2 August 2021):[ ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mg.co.za/environment/2021-08-02-canadas-reconafrica-oil-and-gas-exploration-in-namibia-and-botswana-worries-world-heritage-committee/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828972000&usg=AOvVaw0sbg0ecnLOoAsbLOM0LFgi)[https://mg.co.za/environment/2021-08-02-canadas-reconafrica-oil-and-gas-exploration-in-namibia-and-botswana-worries-world-heritage-committee/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mg.co.za/environment/2021-08-02-canadas-reconafrica-oil-and-gas-exploration-in-namibia-and-botswana-worries-world-heritage-committee/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828972000&usg=AOvVaw0sbg0ecnLOoAsbLOM0LFgi)
[\[6\]](#ftnt_ref6) “Water: The New Gold, and interview with Maude Barlow,” Economics and Beyond with Rob Johnson (7 Sept 2021):[ ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/podcasts/water-the-new-gold&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828973000&usg=AOvVaw3s_ml-CQaPQ_7S0YN62rcm)[https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/podcasts/water-the-new-gold](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/podcasts/water-the-new-gold&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828973000&usg=AOvVaw3s_ml-CQaPQ_7S0YN62rcm)
[\[7\]](#ftnt_ref7) “Water Financialization 101 Webinar,” Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Blue Planet Project, Food & Water Watch and Transnational Institute, 24 March 2021):[ ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iatp.org/blog/202103/webinar-water-financialization-101&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828973000&usg=AOvVaw0tRxcpDOSTTIYUgQjRvh0q)[https://www.iatp.org/blog/202103/webinar-water-financialization-101](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iatp.org/blog/202103/webinar-water-financialization-101&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828974000&usg=AOvVaw0fqupJjZHJSBLM_AVM1nWx)
[\[8\]](#ftnt_ref8) Suraya Scheba, Faeza Meyer, Koni Benson, Meera Karunananthan, Vanessa Farr and Lesley Green “New Packaging, Same Deal: City of Cape Town’s New Proposal to Replace Water Management Devices with the Drip System will further Water Apartheid,” Daily Maverick (10 May 2021). [https://www.blueplanetproject.net/index.php/new-packaging-same-deal-city-of-cape-towns-new-proposal-to-replace-water-management-devices-with-the-drip-system-will-further-water-apartheid/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blueplanetproject.net/index.php/new-packaging-same-deal-city-of-cape-towns-new-proposal-to-replace-water-management-devices-with-the-drip-system-will-further-water-apartheid/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828978000&usg=AOvVaw2ZoU8MXLgwQL8u0mL2DFHA)
[\[9\]](#ftnt_ref9) Lobina, Emanuele, Satoko Kishimoto, and Olivier Petitjean. 2014. “Here to Stay: Water Remunicipalisation as a Global Trend,” Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU), Transnational Institute (TNI) and Multinational Observatory. [https://www.tni.org/en/publication/here-to-stay-water-remunicipalisation-as-a-global-trend](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tni.org/en/publication/here-to-stay-water-remunicipalisation-as-a-global-trend&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828974000&usg=AOvVaw3QVZcAY_UPZ0p3R2O7ggI2)
[\[10\]](#ftnt_ref10) Susan Spronk, Carlos Crespo and Marcela Olivera, “15 Struggles for water justice in Latin America Public and ‘social-public’ alternatives,” in David McDonald and Greg Ruiters (eds.) Alternatives to Privatization: Public Options for Essential Services in the Global South. (Routledge, 2012). [https://www.municipalservicesproject.org/publications/Alternatives%20to%20Privatization%20-%20Chapter%2015%20-%20L%20America%20water.pdf](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.municipalservicesproject.org/publications/Alternatives%2520to%2520Privatization%2520-%2520Chapter%252015%2520-%2520L%2520America%2520water.pdf&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828975000&usg=AOvVaw2IerIHzTV0w_KacROsrrdJ)
[\[11\]](#ftnt_ref11) Jorge Alejandro Silva Rodríguez de San Miguel, Mara Maricela Trujillo Flores, Fernando Lámbarry Vilchis, Luis Arturo Rivas Tovar, and Andrea Yolima Bernal Pedraza, “Community Water Management in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges for Mexico,” Journal of Sustainable Development ·8.3(May 2015).
[\[12\]](#ftnt_ref12) Lobina, Emanuele, Satoko Kishimoto, and Olivier Petitjean. 2014. “Here to Stay: Water Remunicipalisation as a Global Trend,” Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU), Transnational Institute (TNI) and Multinational Observatory. [https://www.tni.org/en/publication/here-to-stay-water-remunicipalisation-as-a-global-trend](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tni.org/en/publication/here-to-stay-water-remunicipalisation-as-a-global-trend&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828976000&usg=AOvVaw0FTW4QWwf243hJO-8DeOcp)
[\[13\]](#ftnt_ref13) Koni Benson, Ebrahiem Fourie, and Leonard Shang-Quartey. 2018. “The Flow of Power: Reflecting on Resisting Water Privatization in Ghana and South Africa,” Pathways to Free Education, Vol V.
[\[14\]](#ftnt_ref14) Olutimehin Adegbeye, “How Lagos waged a war against water privatisation – and turned the tide,” Open Democracy, (17 April 2018):[ ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/tc-lagos-water-privatisation/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828977000&usg=AOvVaw3_06hpG8uKpYzLj_jlgRCN)[https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/tc-lagos-water-privatisation/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/tc-lagos-water-privatisation/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1635955828977000&usg=AOvVaw3_06hpG8uKpYzLj_jlgRCN)
**Categories:** Blog, News and Media
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### [Africans Rising Condemns Coup in Sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-condemns-coup-in-sudan/)
**Published:** October 29, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
**Africans Rising Condemns the Coup in Sudan and Calls for Release of Activists and the Immediate Restoration of Democracy**
Africans Rising is deeply concerned about the current state in Sudan, after the government’s military unit overthrew and detained Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and other civilian leaders on Monday (25th October). The country has been grappling with gross human rights violations meted on civilians by the brutal regimes led by the country’s military.
Recent weeks have seen a rapid build-up of tension in Khartoum. A hostile takeover of power is what many in Sudan and beyond feared could happen anytime. These acts occur in a country that has experienced several decades of authoritarian rule under deposed ex-president Bashir. The country has made huge strides in transitioning to civilian rule. The promise of transition to democracy has kept many Sudanese and the country’s allies hopeful, but all that could be at risk now.
Our Pan-African movement, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity, continues to express concerns on the actions of the military. We stand with the activist groups fighting for democracy in these trying times. A legacy of mismanagement and poor governance has left Sudan among the poorest countries in the African continent despite her rich natural resources.
“We strongly condemn the coup by the military unit and demand for the immediate release of Prime Minister Hamdok and the other civilian leaders,” said Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Africans Rising Movement Coordinator. “We call on the security forces to immediately release those they have unlawfully detained. The actions of the military represent a betrayal of the revolution, the transition, and the legitimate requests of the Sudanese people for peace, justice and economic development. We applaud the intervention of AU and the UN leading a constructive dialogue in order to ease tension among the Sudancitizens and return stability in the country.”
Africans Rising is in solidarity with the citizens of Sudan in their continued struggle for a prosperous country free from oppression either by civilians or military and anchored on the principles of inclusive democracy, respect for human rights, justice and dignity.
We take this opportunity to call on The African Union, United Nations, and international governments to condemn this apparent military coup, pressure the Sudanese military to end its brazen violation of the Constitutional Declaration, free political prisoners, and avert bloodshed.
We continue to urge everyone to maintain peace and order in these trying times and for the Sudanese military to ensure the rights of its citizens are protected at all times.
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Statement of Solidarity USA police violence](https://www.africansrising.org/statement-of-solidarity-usa-police-violence/)
**Published:** June 2, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
#### **Africans Rising Demands Justice & an End to Police Killings of Black People in the U.S.A.**
The Africans Rising movement stands in solidarity with the families and communities of George Floyd, Breona Taylor, Sean Read, Ahmaud Arbery, Steve Taylor, Momodou Lamin Sisay, and all Black people in the United States who have lost their lives because of the country’s racism and violence toward people of African descent.
Unfortunately, this sort of violent racism is not new, and it is not only a problem for Africans in the U.S. The truth is, in a white supremacist world, the fight for racial justice knows no borders. Everywhere we live, Africans are engaged in the struggle to have our humanity recognised.
Black lives are constantly under the attack of police brutality and other forms of violence, including the neglect and looting of territories where a majority of the population is Black. Our movement honors the long history of Black Americans joining in anti-Apartheid mobilizations, African liberation struggles, and natural disaster relief efforts on the continent. Now, we join them in their fight for justice, peace, and dignity in their homeland.
We ask all our members and sympathisers to join us in solidarity by sending a message to the U.S. Embassy and consular services in their countries, or making social media posts tagging the ambassador of the U.S.in your country and letting them know that, as Africans, we are not okay with our people’s lives being undervalued and put in danger. We are not okay with mothers living with the daily fear of losing their children. We ask for federal and international investigations into these cases of police brutality targeting Black people. We also ask that the Klu Klux Klan be labeled and recognised as a terrorist group.
We understand this is a key moment in the U.S. where organisations, movements, and individuals are coming together despite the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic and repression by police and government forces, and we rise together with them. As the Africans Rising movement, we are adding our voices and our community to the demands for justice for George Floyd, Breona Taylor, Sean Read, Ahmaud Arbery, Momodou Lamin Sisay, and Steve Taylor, and all Black people victimized by racist violence. We are uplifting our family in the U.S. through our support, our empathy, and our belief that we can see a better world for them and for all Africans across the globe.
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**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Call | African Solidarity Protest with African Americans](https://www.africansrising.org/call-african-solidarity-protest-with-african-americans/)
**Published:** June 4, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020
As protesters in the United States of America raise their voices against the police murder of George Floyd, the world watches as the pain and anger of centuries of violent racism manifest in the country’s streets. Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, was apprehended by police in Minnesota and died by suffocation in their custody. A police officer’s knee pressed into Floyd’s neck for over 8 minutes as other police watched his murder.
George Floyd was killed on , May 25,, the very day Black people across the world recognize Africa Liberation Day. So, as we rallied our communities in events and discussions African liberation and COVID-19, we also watched helplessly from a distance as brothers and sisters struggled to demand justice, liberty and dignity in the U.S.
Nonetheless, we believe it is our duty to rise in solidarity with our African-American brothers and sisters. We demand that their lives are valued in their home country. We also hold our governments in Africa accountable for putting pressure on the American government to stop repressing citizens protesting against the systemic racism that has plagued the U.S. for decades. Just as African Americans have supported us in liberation struggles on the continent, we stand with them as they fight against police brutality and the devaluation of Black lives in their homeland.
We therefore call on Africans all over the world to join us in staging a global protest to demand that Black lives be valued, respected, and protected. Let us seize the momentum before us and make our voices heard. On Saturday, June 13, 2020, we are calling on our members to plan various actions online and offline to defend Black life in the U.S.. What will you do in support of the movement for Black lives? #BlackLivesMatter #Rise4OurLives
## Event Registration
to join our preparatory meeting on Monday, June 8, at 14h GMT, to discuss the logistics of the protest.
[Register](https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrdO-trT0qHtR8-5sLp7VXcJqGjdyVEG2f)
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- ## Color Code
Black (to symbolize black power, the beauty of blackness and the mourning of our people killed in police brutality)
- ## Contact Us
Please contact engagement@africans-rising.org if you wish to volunteer in coordinating a peaceful action in your community and media@africans-rising.org for any media inquiry.
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**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Are you Keeping an Eye on the DR Congo?](https://www.africansrising.org/dr-congo/)
**Published:** July 23, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** What is transpiring in the heart of our continent is unconscionable. We would not be worthy of the sacrifices made by our independence heroes to rid the continent of the tyranny of colonialism if we remain silent and inactive in the face of the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Congo.
**Content:**
### Are you Keeping an Eye on the DR Congo?
The crisis unfolding in the heart of the African continent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a scar on the conscience of humanity. By March 2018, conflicts across the DRC had resulted in [4.49 million](https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/drc_en_3.pdf) internally displaced people with [13.1 million](https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/drc_en_3.pdf) people, precisely 16% of the Congolese population, are in need of humanitarian assistance. 2017 was arguably the most violent year in DRC’s recent history, by extension the Congo the country with the most conflict displacement. Numbers of internally displaced people and Congolese refugees in neighbouring countries exceed those of Yemeni, Syrian, and Iraqi nationals. The humanitarian crisis has reached such an acute level, leading up to the international community’s [emergency appeal](https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/drc-emergency-response-kasai-conflict-cod181-full-appeal) in April 2018. This was one of the few collective actions in an attempt to raise $1.7 billion [($528 million was raised](https://www.unocha.org/humanitarian-conference)) to address the plethora of crises afflicting the beleaguered Congolese people.The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees affirmed that an estimated [7 million](https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/drc_en_3.pdf) Congolese are facing severe malnutrition and [2 million](https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/drc_en_3.pdf) are on the verge of starvation. Yet the Congolese government, led by Joseph Kabila, has attempted to play down the scale of this crisis. His government even boycotted the [Humanitarian Conference on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)](https://www.unocha.org/humanitarian-conference), which bid to support the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid to the Congolese in crisis. Dr. Denis Mukwege, the prominent doctor best known for performing surgery on tens of thousands of Congolese female rape victims, says that Kabila and the current Congolese leadership have a deep contempt for the Congolese people. Similarly, the head of the Catholic Church in the Congo, Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo, speaks to Dr. Mukwege’s concerns by stating that “for all intents and purposes, the Congolese citizens are living in an open-air prison where a small clique is holding millions of the Congolese hostages through fear and force.”
As Kabila’s regime creates massive instability at home, he is spending millions of dollars on lobbyist firms in Washington, DC to instill an image of a stable Congo in the eyes of the rest of the world. His tyrannical strategies have been practiced and extended in order to keep a lid on the Congolese civic consciousness through interminable arbitrary arrests, outlawing of marches, buying-off weak and feckless opposition figures, and rolling out widespread militarisation of public spaces. When the courageous Congolese people do claim the streets by lining up behind trusted Catholic activists and intellectuals. Since December 2017, such collective struggled for dignity and justice have been met with tear gas and live bullets killing dozens and injuring hundreds. Youth formations have borne the brunt of the regime’s crackdown with repeated arrests, infiltrations and even assassinations as was the case during the recent demonstrations in February 2018 when social justice activist [Rossy Mukendi](https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/06/29/dr-congo-repression-persists-election-deadline-nears) was assassinated by Kabila’s security forces.
A general strike on 19 September 2016 called by the main opposition bloc amid continued tension over slow preparations for the presidential elections Eduardo SoterasAFPGetty ImagesLongtime backers of Kabila, namely the United States and European Union, have imposed weak sanctions on individual actors in the regime but they continue to legitimize the regime even as the masses call for a transition to elections without Kabila. The African Union and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have done no better. In a recent [SADC meeting in Angola](https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2018/04/sadc-act-to-end-the-crisis-in-the-drc/), the regional block congratulated the Congolese government on its “remarkable” progress, merely because Congo’s electoral commission had set up a date for elections to be held on December 23, 2018, a full two years after Kabila was supposed to have left office. Even as concerned stakeholders and people breath at the sight of a mediocre elections plan, the matter of the fact is that most potential presidential candidates are either in jail or in exile, opposition media remain shuttered, demonstrations are persistently outlawed, the voter rolls are deeply flawed and the proposed electronic voting technology is argued to stimulate fraud. Such internal relief is definitely hyped up to a level of comfort that is making all of us slack in keeping an eye on our Congolese brothers and sisters. In fact, Botswana is the only member of the SADC who has called on Kabila to step down and leave the Congo and the Congolese people to lead their own destiny.
Villagers head back home after working in a field close to a mined area in Bas Congo province Photo Sean SuttonMAGKabila has shown little sign of letting go of his hold on power. The tremendous demand for Congo’s minerals such as cobalt which has doubled in price in the past year, is an added incentive for Kabila to hold on to power and expand his vast business empire which contains over 80 companies throughout the country – from mining to telecommunications, banking and a myriad other industries, Kabila and his family have their tentacles on vast a range of industries in Congo’s economy. With mining conglomerates from China to Europe, the United States and Canada courting the regime, it is difficult to see him stepping aside peacefully and foregoing such financial advantages.
What is transpiring in the heart of our continent is unconscionable. We would not be worthy of the sacrifices made by our independence heroes to rid the continent of the tyranny of colonialism if we remain silent and inactive in the face of the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Congo. Ghana’s first president and independence hero, Kwame Nkrumah famously said that “The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of the African continent.” Today, we must declare that freedom and democracy anywhere on the African continent are meaningless until all the sons and daughters of Africa are free from tyrannical and neo-colonial governments such as the illegal and illegitimate regime in the heart of the continent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. All Africans and people of goodwill throughout the globe should heed the words of Congo’s independence hero and first democratically elected Prime Minister, Patrice Emery Lumumba when he wrote: “Africa, Asia, Free and liberated people in every corner of the world will always be found at the side of the Congolese.” As we approach this subterfuge of an elections date, let us breathe life into Lumumba’s words and be at the side of the Congolese people.
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Written by Patrica Servant & Prince Akpah
Issued by Africans Rising for Peace, Justice & Dignity
For Media Inquiries: media@africans-rising.org
**Categories:** Actions, Documents, Elections, External, Media Release, News and Media
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricanUnity, #AfricaWeWant, #DRCongoCrisis #DemocraticRepublicOfCongoNews, #SaveDRC, #Solidarity, Dignity, pan-africanism, Peace
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### [Africans Rising Mourns Kofi Annan](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-mourns-kofi-annan/)
**Published:** August 31, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### AFRICANS RISING MOURNS KOFI ANNAN
On August 18th, 2018, a giant and great son of Africa took his last breath. Our dear Kofi Annan, a proud son of Africa who has served the world as an outstanding diplomat and very first Black secretary-general of the United Nations passed away at age 80. Kofi Annan, a native of Ghana, was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and founding member and chair of [The Elders. ](https://theelders.org/)Our last encounter with Kofi Annan was exactly a month prior to his death, when he was chair of our partner organization, The Elders, led a march in the city of Johannesburg to mark the centenary of Nelson Mandela on the 18th of July, 2018.
Kofi Anan and the Elders have always been of great support to Africans Rising as they strongly believed in the values of our movement and the Kilimanjaro Declaration. We will forever miss this passionate, dedicated, and exemplary pan-Africanist who continued to work for peace, and justice in Africa.
We send our truest condolences to the Elders and the family of Kofi Anan and we will continue celebrating his life through our commitment to social justice.
*“To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan*
Read Kofi Annan’s [biography](https://www.kofiannanfoundation.org/kofi-annan/biography/)
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Recomendações de Feministas Africanas para a Recuperação Económica Pós-COVID-19](https://www.africansrising.org/recomendacoes-de-feministas-africanas-para-a-recuperacao-economica-pos-covid-19/)
**Published:** July 9, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Recomendações de Feministas Africanas para a Recuperação Económica Pós-COVID-19
*Preâmbulo: Um grupo de Feministas Africanas uniu-se para reconsiderar o futuro das economias políticas dos países africanos. Esta carta, dirigida aos Enviados da União Africana designados a mobilizar apoio internacional para a recuperação económica das nossas economias, contém um conjunto de recomendações e pede aos Enviados que se juntem a nós na reconsideração do desenvolvimento económico dos nossos países. Caso se identifique como* [*Feminista Africana*](https://awdf.org/the-african-feminist-charter/) *e concorde com as estas recomendações, gostaríamos de convidá-la a* [*registar-se como assinante*](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TEfy8nhZ-zO8ewYeVjXs2a6U97s18RfAa6K8hBOp7yo/viewform?ts=5ecfc2ae&edit_requested=true) *da Carta.*
### **Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Sr. Tidjane Thiam, Sr. Trevor Manuel e Sr. Benkhalfa Abderrahmane,**
Endereçamo-vos esta carta na vossa qualidade de Enviados Especiais mandatados pela União Africana à mobilizar apoio internacional para a luta contra a pandemia do novo coronavirus em África. Nós somos uma constelação de Feministas Africanas comprometidas com visões pan-Africanas de uma África liberada. Estes ideiais permitem-nos ousar em crer que existem soluções e recursos amplos para dar resposta às várias pandemias que o nosso continente enfrenta. Fazemos parte de várias comunidades, formações, sectores e disciplinas incluindo direito, movimentos feministas, filantropias, economia, direitos territoriais e agrários, saúde, produção cultural, estudos de desenvolvimento, soberania alimentar, justiça tributária, actividade ecológica, entre outros.
Cremos que o nosso continente precisa de soluções e que a pandemia do COVID-19 se apresenta como uma oportunidade para reimaginarmos as economias políticas Africanas. Este momento requer uma resposta pan-Africana que proporcione um ambiente favorável para que as actividades económicas lideradas por pessoas e movimentos – incluindo economias solidárias e cooperativas, mas não limitadas a estas – possam ser apoiadas e ter espaço para prosperar. A pandemia do COVID-19 deve ser um ponto de partida para abandonarmos os modelos ortodoxos de *laissez-faire* e de financialização excessiva dos estados. Esta crise é ainda uma oportunidade para combatermos a desigualdade estrutural e reestruturarmos os processos de economia política que contribuíram para este momento crítico. Enquanto Feministas Africanas, nós estivemos envolvidas de forma activa na produção de informação e fortalecimento de movimentos desde a época dos ajustes estruturais. Muitas de nós – tais como vós – testemunhamos o esvaziamento dos nossos estados resultante dos Programas de Ajustamento Estrutural. A crise financeira de 2008 foi uma ruptura grave na globalização e um lembrete contundente que os mercados descontrolados não podem ser árbitros primários da riqueza e da distribuição económica. Os nossos estados são, em toda sua imperfeição, as entidades tangíveis onde residimos, produzimos, consumimos e eventualmente seremos postos a descansar.
A crise de crédito foi enorme e abrangente, e alterou o nosso mundo de formas ainda em descoberta. Infelizmente, qualquer crise pode parecer banal ou até mesmo invisível. As pessoas adaptam-se e acabam por aceitar as mudanças trazidas pela crise. Desta vez, este não pode ser o caso. A resiliência da lógica do mercado tem se imbuído ao ponto da ortodoxia económica e as formas neoliberais de produção passarem a ser vistas não só como consequências da globalização, mas também como a ordem natural do nosso universo. O COVID-19 abalou essa visão e dá-nos a oportunidade de reformular as capacidades dos estados e as medidas drásticas geralmente usadas para impor ordem social em momentos de frágilidade.
Iniciativas tais como a Carta Africana da Participação Popular no Desenvolvimento, o Novo Programa de Desenvolvimento da Visão Africana 2020 das Nações Unidas, a Nova Parceria para o Desenvolvimento de África (NEPAD), não renderam dividendos substanciais. Se a soma total de todas estas iniciativas não foi suficiente para evitar o presente momento, então precisamos reavaliar as nossas opções. Precisamos de uma reorientação mais profunda do desenvolvimento Africano, muito além do COVID-19.
Face a iniciativa de angariar apoio financeiro em resposta aos impactos da pandemia no continente, a fraqueza das políticas dominantes e os modelos de financiamento do desenvolvimento não devem comprometer ainda mais a autonomia dos estados Africanos para dar reposta às suas obrigações perante o povo Africano. Nos últimos vinte anos, o “crescimento” Africano tem sido acompanhado de um desemprego abrangente e um agravamento das desigualdades económicas, que estão agora no pico dos seus níveis. Décadas de despesa pública reduzida resultaram em milhões de pessoas sem acesso aos serviços básicos como saúde, enquanto a crescente onda de privatizações de tais serviços (incluindo água e luz), resultante da mercantilização e sujeição dos serviços básicos às regras de mercado e às necessidades de accionistas, tem comprometido mais ainda os acessos equitativos. Ao mesmo tempo, as políticas económicas focadas na agricultura industrial para exportação têm falhado na garantia de segurança alimentar para o continente. Além disso, a falta de investimento em sistemas alimentares locais que asseguram a soberania alimentar tem tido impactos prejudiciais na biodiversidade Africana e na resiliência climática.
As dimensões de género das políticas prevalentes ainda não são plenamente reconhecidas, incluindo a intensificação da desigualdade económica da mulher através da exploração do seu trabalho dentro e fora de casa; invisível, mal ou não remunerado, e inseguro. Enquanto o COVID-19 propaga-se pelo continente, a ausência de redes de segurança social para mulheres expostas à precariedade financeira resultante de choques económicos tem exposto as falhas de uma trajectória de desenvolvimento que prioriza a produtividade para o crescimento acima do bem-estar do povo Africano. De facto, o COVID-19 tornou evidente o que feministas sempre realçaram: que os ganhos realizados pelas economias e mercados são subsidiados pelo trabalho de cuidado e doméstico não remunerado das mulheres – um serviço essencial que nem mesmo na presente pandemia é reconhecido ou recebe respostas cabíveis em termos de políticas públicas.
Enquanto Africanos e Africanas, temos uma responsabilidade histórica de reflectir de maneira firme e honesta sobre as repercussões de continuar no rumo dogmático ao endividamento. Solicitamos fundos enquanto o continente é um credor líquido de capital. Que possibilidades isto oferece às futuras gerações? Preocupamo-nos com as formas e fontes de recursos financeiros, bem como as condicionalidades correspondentes. Nas gerações anteriores, estas aumentaram a carga de trabalho não remunerado para as mulheres Africanas. Temos a esperança e a expectativa feminista de que os vossos planos para este continente estão alinhados com uma visão progressiva para o continente. O COVID-19 realçou as nossas fraquezas estruturais e a história evidencia que os velhos métodos não funcionam.
Apelamo-vos a garantir a criação de um processo aberto, inclusivo e transparente para definir como assumem o vosso trabalho e como interpretam o produto dos vossos esforços na mobilização de apoio. Este processo precisa ir além da consulta com ´experts em economia´, devendo incluir também grupos até então marginalizados pelo modelo económico vigente. À luz deste exposto, gostaríamos de iniciar uma conversa convosco. Tencionamos saber sobre as vossas visões para os países Africanos, as economias Africanas, a mobilização de recursos e o povo Africano em geral, para além do COVID-19. Gostaríamos de marcar uma audiência convosco para discutir este assunto mais detalhadamente, potencialmente através de uma reunião via web. Há mais crises vindas em nossa direcção e queremos apoiar ideias criativas e colaborativas para o futuro. Abaixo seguem um conjunto de recomendações avançadas como um primeiro passo no nosso intercâmbio.
## Recomendações:
1. Reconhecer que todas as constituições Africanas garantem o direito fundamental à equidade e que isso precisa ser a base para a visão e direcção de qualquer política, incluindo políticas sociais e económicas para resposta e recuperação da pandemia do COVID-19. Necessariamente, isso requer uma revisão de políticas de alocação de orçamentos no sentido de garantir direitos aos mais marginalizados pelas políticas actuais, e assim ainda mais negativamente afectados pelos impactos do COVID-19, incluindo as mulheres, mas também as várias intersecções de marginalização estrutural na linha de classe ou estatuto económico, deficiência, estado de VIH, orientação sexual e identidade de género.
2. O apoio às redes locais de fornecimento de produção e distribuição de alimentos deve ser reforçado, principalmente através de recursos monetários, e não só, providenciados directamente aos pequenos produtores agrícolas em África, que são os guardiões da biodiversidade, sementes indígenas e da terra. Os Ministérios de Agricultura africanos devem colaborar com os movimentos económicos, climáticos e de soberania alimentar em todo o continente para desafiar a agricultura industrializada e apoiar a práticas de agroecologia, incluindo o direito dos agricultores de armazenar e partilhar sementes em espaços comunais, nacionais, regionais e pan-Africanos. Além disso, o legado colonial de extracção de recursos de África através da exportação e práticas de negociações nocivas precisa ser rompido. Em termos de alimentação, a insistência na monocultura para o mercado de exportação tem reduzido a diversidade de colheita necessária para uma dieta balanceada e nutritiva nas nossas comunidades e desalojado os povos das suas terras, dando milhões de hectares de terra às empresas privadas, incentivando a implementação de iniciativas com pendor corporativo. Isto acontece apesar do facto de serem os pequenos produtores e agricultores de subsistência, e não as corporações, que alimenta a maioria das pessoas em África.
3. A propagação do COVID-19 demonstrou a clara ligação entre a saúde e o meio ambiente. Desta forma, manter a integridade do ecossistema africano, enquanto as comunidades são capacitadas para obter meios de subsistência e gerar benefício dos recursos naturais, deve ser parte de qualquer plano de recuperação económica. Ao invés de focarem-se em intervenções de mercado para conservação ambiental por si só, os governos Africanos precisam priorizar a conservação e o uso sustentável da biodiversidade para o benefício das comunidades que são guardiãs dos recursos e cujos meios de subsistência são diretacmente dependentes dos recursos naturais.
4. O papel do Estado tem sido consistentemente esvaziado desde a introdução dos Programas de Ajustamento Estrutural e requer uma renovação, através da participação directa do povo africano traçando o caminho para a garantia de direitos, da distribuição socioeconómica e do igual acesso às infraestruturas sociais. Isso necessita de uma desmercantilização e instituição do acesso universal básico à terra, água, alimentação, saúde, educação, abrigo, saneamento, luz e tecnologias de informação. As Parcerias Público-Privadas têm gravemente limitado o papel dos estados e criado hierarquias de acesso antidemocráticas, resultantes da cobrança de taxas de utilização. O acesso à energia, educação, transporte e cuidados de saúde, por exemplo, facilitam a reprodução social e a sobrevivência das classes desempregadas, trabalhadoras e das famílias que dependem da agricultura de subsistência na ausência de apoio adequado do estado.
5. De acordo com a OIT, “[o trabalho informal é a principal fonte de emprego em África, estimado em cerca de 85.8 por cento de todo o emprego” e “praticamente todo o emprego no sector agrícola, estimado em 97.9 por cento](https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---dcomm/documents/publication/wcms_626831.pdf)”. A economia informal, isto é, a economia popular e transversal, é o motor dos mercados Africanos. Os estados devem usar esta oportunidade para reorientar os modelos e as protecções económicas, reconhecendo que as economias Africanas estão baseadas nesse trabalho invisibilisado. Esta economia é tratada como ‘adjacente’ ou ‘informal’ principalmente por ser amplamente dirigida pelo trabalho das mulheres. Medidas como o PIB e o PNB são ineficazes para dar conta da actividade económica existente neste sector. De tal forma, à todos os trabalhadores informais deve ser garantido um salário digno, medidas de protecção em seus locais de trabalho, e licença médica paga.
6. Nenhuma reviravolta irá decorrer no destino socioeconómico Africano sem o reconhecimento do valor económico, social, político e cultural da economia do cuidado – onde a provisão de cuidados e serviços para as famílias e para as economias é, sobretudo, devido ao trabalho doméstico, gratuito e invisibilisado das mulheres, mas também dos trabalhos mal pagos, precários e sem protecção nos sectores informal, de entes públicos e migrantes. Ao abandonarem consistentemente as suas obrigações de direitos humanos reconhecidos internacionalmente para a promoção dos direitos sociais e igualdade, os governos africanos vêm aumentando a carga das mulheres através do aumento de cuidados reprodutivos e trabalhos domésticos.
7. É vital reforçar a priorização do investimento público em protecções sociais incluindo serviços sociais acessíveis e de qualidade para toda a população. Este é um momento decisivo, e uma oportunidade para os Estados Africanos não só reconstruirem a sua capacidade administrativa e material para providenciar serviços sociais, mas também para recuperar o seu lugar aos olhos do povo Africano.
8. É necessário considerar respostas que procurem não só atender aos impactos directos do COVID-19, mas também procuram reforçar de maneira mais abrangente e inclusiva os sistemas de saúde e de protecção social, reconhecendo que isto é, fundamentalmente, um processo político que diz respeito à criação e sustento de sistemas que beneficiem a maioria. Diversas epidemias e pandemias já afectaram o continente Africano, e o COVID-19 não será a última. De facto, a falta de infraestruturas de saúde e pesquisa para outras epidemias como o VIH/SIDA e a malária tem sido normalizada de forma preocupante. Além disso, é necessário constar que a terceirização deste trabalho para capitalistas filantropos é uma estratégia destinada ao fracasso, para além de imortalizar a visão de que os Estado Africanos são incapazes de prover para os povos Africanos. Quanto muito, isso privilegia aos capitalistas filantropos, atribuindo à poucas vozes ocidentais mais poder e influência do que nações Africanas inteiras. Essa vozes não têm interesse algum em soluções sistemáticas, pois isso desafiaria as estruturas de poder em que estão implicadas.
9. As protecções de patentes e outras leis de propriedade intelectual consolidaram mais ainda uma abordagem comercial aos cuidados de saúde em África. Em memória recente está a luta do povo Africano pelo acesso aos anti-retrovirais, uma luta em que se perderam milhões de vidas porque o lucro das empresas farmacêuticas foi priorizado em detrimento das vidas do povo Africano. Não podemos permitir que os mesmos erros se repitam sem fim. O conhecimento não pode ser uma mercadoria, e por isso todas as vacinas, medicamentos e conhecimento relacionados ao COVID-19, e não só, devem ser universalmente acessíveis à todos.
10. Para além das moratórias no serviço de dívidas em resposta ao COVID-19, a anulação de dívidas deveria ser uma prioridade. As condicionalidades da assistência financeira ao continente também devem ser rejeitadas pelos governos Africanos. De um modo geral, estas condicionalidades reduzem a capacidade dos estados de implementar políticas socialmente adequadas tais como as recomendadas posteriormente, e em particular elas incitam a privatização de serviços-chave (incluindo mais desregulamentações do sector privado); devendo ser inteiramente criticadas e combatidas por uma frente Africana unida.
11. O aumento do Investimento Direto Estrangeiro deve ser solicitado sem promessas de isenção fiscal, que de forma efectiva abrem lacunas para as empresas multi/transacionais cujos accionistas lucram com a exploração dos recursos Africanos sem precisarem contribuir substantivamente para as necessidades do povo Africano. Apenas almejando e impondo uma política fiscal progressiva, focada nas corporações transnacionais em particular, é que se vai suprir o défice fiscal Africano. Essa angariação de receitas para os estados Africano é indispensável para uma recuperação económica sustentável pós-COVID-19, bem como para reduzir a dependência das economias africanas da divida externa.
12. Um dos impulsos da economia neoliberal é o tratamento do povo Africano como um elemento residual nos processos e negociações económicos. As necessidades das comunidades Africanas e o uso sustentável de recursos naturais (ainda mais importante nesta crise climática de rápido agravamento) continuam a ser tidos como objectivos secundários comparado aos planos de desenvolvimento que priorizam ganhos de curto prazo a custo da terra e do bem-estar do povo Africano no curto, médio e longo prazo. Uma vez que as comunidades Africanas são as guardiãs da terra e do meio ambiente, estas mesmas comunidades devem poder exercitar o seu direito ao veto de qualquer proposta de finança ou projecto de desenvolvimento. De facto, todos os Africanos deveriam estar informados e providenciar um consentimento prévio sobre qualquer consulta ou processo mais abrangente de elaboração de políticas públicas.
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### [Déclaration féministe africaine sur la relance économique après la COVID-19](https://www.africansrising.org/declaration-feministe-africaine-sur-la-relance-economique-apres-la-covid-19/)
**Published:** July 9, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# Déclaration féministe africaine sur la relance économique après la COVID-19
*Préambule: Les féministes africaines se sont réunies pour réimaginer l’avenir des économies politiques africaines. Cette déclaration aux envoyés spéciaux de l’Union africaine, qui ont été nommés pour mobiliser le soutien international en faveur de notre reprise économique, contient une série de recommandations et demande aux envoyés spéciaux de se joindre à nous pour repenser notre développement économique. Si vous vous identifiez en tant que*[ *féministe africaine*](https://awdf.org/wp-content/uploads/AFF-Feminist-Charter-Digital-%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%93-French.pdf?lang=fr) *et que vous êtes d’accord avec les recommandations, nous aimerions que vous signiez la*[ *déclaration*](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TEfy8nhZ-zO8ewYeVjXs2a6U97s18RfAa6K8hBOp7yo/viewform?ts=5ecfc2ae&edit_requested=true)*.*
#### **Cher.e.s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Mr. Tidjane Thiam, Mr. Trevor Manuel and Mr. Benkhalfa Abderrahmane,**
Nous vous adressons cette lettre en votre qualité d’Envoyés spéciaux que l’Union africaine a mandatés pour mobiliser le soutien international afin de lutter contre la pandémie de coronavirus en Afrique. Nous sommes une constellation de féministes africaines imprégnées de visions panafricaines pour une Afrique libérée. Ces visions nous permettent d’oser croire qu’il existe de nombreuses solutions et ressources pour faire face aux nombreuses pandémies auxquelles notre continent est confronté. Nous faisons partie de diverses communautés, formations, secteurs et disciplines, notamment le droit, l’organisation féministe, la mobilisation de fonds, l’économie, les droits fonciers et agraires, la santé, la production culturelle, les études de développement, la souveraineté alimentaire, la justice fiscale, le travail écologique, entre autres.
Nous avons besoin de solutions et la COVID-19 nous a fourni l’occasion idéale de réimaginer les économies politiques africaines. Ce moment exige une réponse panafricaine qui crée un environnement favorable pour que le travail économique mené par les personnes et les mouvements, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, l’économie coopérative et solidaire, reçoive le soutien et l’espace nécessaires à son épanouissement. COVID-19 doit être un tournant par rapport aux modèles orthodoxes de laissez-faire et aux États trop financiarisés. Cette crise est le moment de déloger les inégalités structurelles et de recadrer l’économie politique qui a contribué à ce point de basculement. Depuis l’ajustement structurel, nous travaillons activement à la production des données et à la construction des mouvements de base. La plupart d’entre nous – comme vous – ont vécu les programmes d’ajustement structurel et les États creux qui sont restés. La crise financière de 2008 a été une rupture aiguë de la mondialisation et a rappelé que des marchés sans entraves ne peuvent pas être le premier arbitre de la richesse et de la distribution économique. Nos États, dans toute leur imperfection, sont les entités tangibles où nous résidons, produisons, consommons et, éventuellement, serons mis au repos.
La crise du crédit a été énorme et généralisée. Elle a modifié notre monde d’une manière dont nous prenons encore la mesure aujourd’hui. Hélas, toute crise peut paraître ordinaire, et même imperceptible. Les gens s’adaptent et en viennent à accepter les changements provoqués par la crise. Cela ne peut être le cas ici. La résilience de la logique du marché s’est installé et a aplati les marchés au point que l’orthodoxie économique et les formes de production néolibérales sont considérées non seulement comme des coïncidences de la mondialisation, mais plutôt comme l’ordre naturel de notre univers. COVID-19 a écrasé cet univers et nous avons la possibilité de recadrer les capacités des États et les mesures draconiennes qu’ils utilisent souvent pour faire respecter l’ordre social dans une période fragile. Des initiatives telles que la Charte africaine de la participation populaire au développement, le nouvel agenda des Nations Unies pour le développement de l’Afrique vision 2020, le Nouveau Partenariat pour le développement de l’Afrique (NEPAD) n’ont pu produire de dividendes substantiels. Si la somme totale de toutes ces initiatives précédentes nous a menées à ce moment, nous devons repenser nos choix. Nous avons besoin d’une réorientation plus profonde du développement de l’Afrique qui aille au-delà de la COVID-19.
Alors que l’Afrique s’apprête à accroître son soutien financier en réponse aux effets de la pandémie, les faiblesses des modèles politiques et des modèles de financement du développement dominants ne doivent plus compromettre l’autonomie des États africains pour qu’ils puissent remplir efficacement le mandat des populations africaines. La “croissance” africaine de ces vingt dernières années s’est accompagnée d’un chômage généralisé, tandis que les écarts de richesse et d’inégalité sont maintenant à leur plus haut niveau. Des décennies de réduction des dépenses publiques ont laissé des millions de personnes sans accès à des services de base tels que les soins de santé, pendant que le mouvement de privatisation de ces services et ressources (y compris l’eau et l’énergie) compromet davantage l’accès équitable en raison de la marchandisation des services de base et de leur soumission aux règles du marché et aux besoins des actionnaires. Dans le même temps, la politique à vision étroite axée sur l’agriculture industrielle et orientée vers l’exportation n’a pas réussi à assurer la sécurité alimentaire de l’Afrique. En outre, le manque d’investissement dans les systèmes alimentaires locaux qui sont au centre de la souveraineté alimentaire a eu des effets néfastes sur la biodiversité et la résilience climatique de l’Afrique.
Les dimensions de genre des modèles politiques dominants ne sont toujours pas pleinement reconnues ou prises en compte, notamment la manière dont ces modèles aggravent l’inégalité économique des femmes en exploitant leur travail à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur du foyer ; invisible, mal payé, non rémunéré et précaire. Alors que la COVID-19 continue à se propager sur le continent, l’absence des filets de sécurité sociale dont les femmes ont besoin en raison de leur plus grande précarité fiscale face aux chocs économiques a mis en évidence les échecs d’une trajectoire de développement qui privilégie actuellement la productivité pour la croissance au détriment du bien-être des populations africaines. COVID-19 a, en effet, mis en évidence ce que les féministes soulignent depuis longtemps : les profits réalisés dans les économies et sur les marchés sont subventionnés par les soins non rémunérés et le travail domestique des femmes – un service essentiel que même la pandémie actuelle n’a pas réussi à reconnaître et à traiter dans les politiques.
Porter l’histoire sur nos épaules nous oblige à réfléchir fortement et honnêtement aux répercussions de la poursuite dogmatique de l’endettement. Nous sollicitons des fonds alors que l’Afrique connaît une sortie nette de capitaux. Quelle postérité cela offre-t-il aux générations futures ? Nous sommes soucieux des formes et sources de financement et des conditions qui s’y rattachent. Au cours des expériences des générations précédentes, ces facteurs ont accru la charge de travail non rémunéré qui pèse sur les femmes africaines. Nous avons l’espoir et les attentes féministes que vos plans pour ce continent s’alignent sur une vision progressiste et tournée vers l’avenir. COVID-19 nous a montré où se situent nos faiblesses structurelles et l’histoire nous a montré que les limites des anciennes méthodes.
Nous vous prions de veiller à créer un processus ouvert, inclusif et transparent apte à déterminer la manière dont vous entreprenez le travail et à interpréter ce que produisent vos efforts de mobilisation de soutien. Ce processus doit aller au-delà de la simple inclusion d’ “économistes experts” pour inclure également des groupes qui ont été jusqu’à ici marginalisés par le modèle économique actuel. Dans cette optique, nous aimerions entamer une conversation avec vous. Nous voulons entendre vos réflexions et votre vision pour les pays africains, les économies africaines, la mobilisation des ressources et les peuples africains au-delà de la COVID-19. Nous aimerions avoir une audience avec vous pour en discuter davantage, notamment par le biais d’un webinaire. D’autres crises se profilent à l’horizon et nous voulons soutenir la réflexion sur les avenirs co-créatifs. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une série de recommandations que nous souhaitons mettre en avant comme première étape de notre travail.
## Recommendations:
1. Reconnaître que toutes les constitutions africaines garantissent le droit fondamental à l’égalité – et que cela doit sous-tendre la vision et l’orientation de toute politique, y compris la politique économique et sociale, autour de la réponse à la COVID-19 et de la relance. Cela signifie nécessairement des interventions politiques et des allocations budgétaires qui cherchent à renforcer les droits des personnes les plus marginalisées par les politiques actuelles et donc plus lourdement touchées par les effets de la COVID-19, y compris les femmes au sens large, mais aussi les axes de marginalisation structurelle qui se croisent, notamment la situation/classe économique, le handicap, la séropositivité, l’orientation sexuelle et l’identité de genre.
2. Les chaînes d’approvisionnement alimentaire localisées devraient être renforcées par un soutien monétaire et des ressources allant directement à l’appui des petits exploitants agricoles à travers l’Afrique, les gardiens de la biodiversité, des semences indigènes et des terres. Les ministères de l’agriculture sur tout le continent devraient collaborer avec les mouvements pour la souveraineté économique, climatique et alimentaire en Afrique afin de se désengager de l’agriculture industrialisée et de soutenir la mise en œuvre de l’agroécologie, y compris le droit des agriculteurs à conserver et à partager les semences, dans les espaces communaux, nationaux, régionaux et panafricains. En outre, l’héritage colonial de l’extraction des ressources de l’Afrique par le biais de l’exportation doit être remis en question. Du point de vue alimentaire, l’insistance sur la monoculture pour le marché de l’exportation a réduit la diversité des cultures nécessaires à un régime alimentaire équilibré et nutritif dans nos propres communautés et a déplacé les Africains de leurs terres en octroyant des millions d’hectares de terres à des entreprises privées en encourageant la mise en œuvre d’initiatives soutenues par les entreprises. Et ce, malgré le fait que ce sont les petits exploitants et les agriculteurs de subsistance de toute l’Afrique qui nourrissent la majorité de la population africaine et non ces entreprises.
3. L’apparition de la COVID-19 a démontré le lien évident entre la santé et l’environnement. Par conséquent le maintien de l’intégrité de l’écosystème africain tout en permettant aux communautés de gagner leur vie et de bénéficier des ressources naturelles devrait faire partie de tout plan de relance économique. Plutôt que de se concentrer sur des interventions de conservation basées sur le marché, les gouvernements africains doivent donner la priorité à la conservation et à l’utilisation durable de la biodiversité au profit des communautés qui sont les gardiennes des ressources et dont les moyens de subsistance dépendent directement des ressources naturelles.
4. Le rôle de l’État a été constamment vidé de sa substance depuis l’introduction des programmes d’ajustement structurel. Il nécessite d’être revigoré, grâce à la participation directe des peuples africains qui tracent la voie, pour être le garant des droits, et l’arbitre de la répartition socio-économique et de l’accès équitable aux infrastructures sociales. Pour ce faire, il faut la décommodification, l’institution d’un accès universel de base à la terre, à l’eau, à l’alimentation, aux soins de santé, à l’éducation, au logement, à l’assainissement, à l’électricité et aux technologies de l’information. Les partenariats public-privé ont dangereusement occulté le rôle des États et créé des hiérarchies d’accès antidémocratiques résultant des frais d’utilisation. L’accès à l’énergie, à l’éducation, aux transports et aux soins de santé, par exemple, facilite la reproduction sociale et la survie des ménages sans emploi, de la classe ouvrière et des ménages agraires en l’absence d’un approvisionnement suffisant par l’État.
5. Selon l’OIT, [“l’emploi informel est la principale source d’emploi en Afrique, représentant 85,8 % de l’emploi total” et “la quasi-totalité du secteur agricole en Afrique étant informelle à 97,9 %”.](https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---dcomm/documents/publication/wcms_626831.pdf) L’économie informelle, ou plutôt l’économie populaire ou de l’horizon, est le moteur des marchés africains. Les États doivent saisir cette occasion pour réorienter les modèles économiques et les protections afin de reconnaître que les économies africaines reposent sur ce travail invisibilisé. Cette économie est considérée comme “adjacente” ou “informelle” principalement parce qu’elle est largement alimentée par le travail des femmes. Des indicateurs économiques comme le PIB et le PNB sont des outils incapables de refléter la prise d’initiative qui se produit dans ce secteur. Tous les travailleurs doivent se voir garantir un salaire digne, des protections de sécurité dans leur espace de travail et des congés de maladie payés, en conséquence.
6. Aucun redressement de la situation socio-économique de l’Afrique ne se produira sans la reconnaissance de la valeur économique, sociale, politique et culturelle de l’économie des soins. Secteur où la fourniture de biens et de services de soins aux ménages et à l’économie se fait principalement par le biais du travail invisibilisé, non rémunéré et domestique des femmes, mais aussi dans de nombreuses formes d’emplois du secteur populaire/horizon, des migrants et du secteur public qui sont précaires, mal payés et sans mesures de protection du travail. Les gouvernements ont alourdi le fardeau des femmes en augmentant le coût d’accès aux soins génésiques et le travail domestique, car ils se sont sans cesse dérobés de leurs responsabilités internationalement reconnues en matière de droits de l’homme pour promouvoir les droits sociaux et l’équité. Il est grand temps de mettre en place des politiques qui reconnaissent la centralité du travail de soins pour les systèmes de santé et l’économie. Ainsi, les gouvernements doivent mettre en place diverses mesures de soutien pour un secteur des soins résilient qui ne repose pas sur l’exploitation des femmes à la maison et sur le lieu de travail.
7. Il est essentiel de renforcer la priorité accordée aux investissements budgétaires des gouvernements dans les secteurs de protections sociales, y compris les services sociaux de qualité et accessibles à toutes les populations. Il s’agit d’un moment décisif et d’une opportunité pour les États africains de non seulement reconstruire leur capacité administrative et leurs ressources pour fournir des services sociaux, mais aussi de redorer leur blason aux yeux des populations africaines.
8. Il est nécessaire d’envisager des réponses qui ne cherchent pas seulement à traiter les impacts directs de la COVID-19, mais qui renforcent plutôt les systèmes de santé et de protection sociale de manière horizontale, en reconnaissant que c’est fondamentalement politique, et en concevant et en soutenant des systèmes pour le bien-être de la majorité. Plusieurs épidémies et pandémies ont touché le continent africain, COVID-19 ne sera pas la dernière. En réalité, le manque d’infrastructures de santé et de recherche pour d’autres, comme le VIH/sida et le paludisme, s’est normalisé de façon inquiétante. En outre, il faut expressément reconnaître que l’externalisation de ce travail à des philanthrocapitalistes est une stratégie qui a échoué et qui perpétue un discours selon lequel l’État africain est incapable de pourvoir aux besoins des peuples africains. Elle privilégie en outre les hommes blancs philanthrocapitalistes, conférant à quelques voix occidentales un volume bien supérieur à celui de nations africaines entières. Ils ne s’intéressent pas aux solutions systémiques, car pour y parvenir, il faudrait les déloger des centres de pouvoir qu’ils contribuent à renforcer.
9. La protection des brevets et d’autres lois sur la propriété intellectuelle ont encore consolidé une approche banalisée des soins de santé en Afrique. Dans la mémoire récente, il y a le combat pour que les peuples africains puissent avoir accès aux antirétroviraux-ARV. Ce combat a coûté des millions de vies dues aux marges de profit des entreprises qui ont été placées au cœur de processus au détriment de la vie des peuples africains à sauver. Nous ne pouvons nous permettre de répéter sans cesse les mêmes erreurs. La connaissance ne peut être une marchandise, tous les vaccins et médicaments liés à la COVID-19 et au-delà doivent être universellement accessibles à tous, tout comme les connaissances qui s’y rapportent.
10. Au-delà de la demande de moratoires sur la dette en réponse à la COVID-19, l’annulation de la dette devrait être une priorité. Les conditions entourant l’aide financière au continent doivent également être rejetées par les gouvernements africains. Ces conditions auront un impact sur la capacité des États à déployer des politiques socialement adaptées telles que celles recommandées ci-dessus, et en particulier les termes qui poussent à une privatisation accrue des services clés (y compris de nouvelles déréglementations de l’engagement du secteur privé), devraient être minutieusement critiqués et combattus par un front africain uni.
11. L’augmentation des investissements directs étrangers devrait être sollicitée sans la promesse d’allégements fiscaux qui constituent en fait des échappatoires fiscales ; les sociétés multinationales/transnationales qui réalisent des bénéfices sur le sol africain doivent d’abord payer leurs cotisations pour les besoins des Africains, avant leurs actionnaires. Ce n’est qu’en poursuivant et en appliquant une politique fiscale progressive qui vise en particulier les sociétés transnationales que le déficit fiscal africain sera comblé. Cela sera essentiel pour la collecte de revenus en Afrique si l’on veut que la reprise économique après la COVID-19 au-delà du court et moyen terme soit réalisée, et que notre dépendance à l’égard de la dette extérieure soit réduite.
12. L’économie néo-libérale a tendance à traiter les peuples africains comme une garantie dans les processus économiques et les négociations. Les besoins des communautés africaines et l’utilisation durable des ressources naturelles (encore plus importants dans cette crise climatique qui s’aggrave rapidement) continuent d’être assujettis pour faire place à des plans de développement qui privilégient le gain à court terme au détriment de la terre et du bien-être des peuples africains à court, moyen et long terme. Les communautés africaines étant la gardienne de la terre et de l’environnement, doivent pouvoir opposer leur veto à tout projet de financement ou de développement proposé. En réalité, tous les Africains doivent être informés pour donner leur consentement préalable à toute consultation ou processus politique à grande échelle.
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### [UGANDA: “If you do not want to pay tax, you just go and die!”](https://www.africansrising.org/uganda-tax/)
**Published:** July 27, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Uganda recently made history as the first country to initiate a Mobile Money & Social Media tax. A history that however further stains the cloth of freedom in this Eastern African country whose president Yoweri Museveni is the longest-serving president in the region. The 32 years rule of president Museveni has seen Uganda turn into a dictatorship and this new tax that many Ugandans are protesting are part of the government’s efforts to curtail freedom of speech.
President Yoweri Museveni announced in Parliament in May 2018 that the introduction of this tax was meant to discourage the spread of “gossip” and earn revenue from the use of foreign social media apps. Since July 1st, the repressive laws which were passed by the ruling party dominated parliament imposes 200 Ugandan shillings ($0.05) levy daily for users to gain access to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Thousands of Ugandans have been protesting for the past week and the hashtag #ThisTaxMustGo has been trending in the country. To get the perspective of the activists in Uganda, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity engaged two activists working with other Ugandan youths to advocate for the abolishment of both the Mobile Money and Social Media tax laws.
**Africans Rising Speaks to Ugandan Activists on Social Media & Mobile Money Tax**
[](https://twitter.com/karamagi_andrew)Andrew Karamagi Uganda based lawyer
**Africans Rising:** What is the general impression the government has created with the introduction of new taxes?
**[Andrew](https://twitter.com/karamagi_andrew) Karamagi:** The new taxes have painted a picture of desperation, discord, and profligacy on the part of the regime. This especially because the Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija said he didn’t know how the tax was passed by Parliament; the President, Yoweri Museveni, who also contradicted his Cabinet and himself by saying that the percentage levied on Mobile Money transactions should have been 0.5% and not 1% as contained in the Bill which he assented to by appending his signature. For his part, the junior Finance Minister David Bahati distanced himself from having participated in the conception of the tax. Disturbed by the public opprobrium, a ruling party legislator, James Waluswaka (who represents Bunyole West constituency) said that ***“*…if y*ou do not want to pay tax, you just go and die!”***
This level of dissonance has worsened the impression about the taxes in an already outraged population. Matters were not helped by the lead story of the state-owned New Vision newspaper which reported shortly after the tax came into effect that allowances and perks for parliamentarians and public servants had been increased by up to 74%.
**Africans Rising:** How is the law being enforced?
**Andrew Karamagi:** In essence, the amendment to the Excise Duty Act of 2018 creates a direct tax. The law is enforced by requiring telephone service subscribers to make a daily payment of two hundred shillings ($ 0.054) to access social media sites—telecoms are under obligation to restrict access until a subscriber has made the payment.
For Mobile Money transactions, tax deductions are made on deposits, transmission, and withdrawals. The regime has relented and lifted the deduction imposed on deposits but this has not quelled the disquiet because the 1% deduction is unconscionable and the purported removal of the tax on deposits does not mean anything since one subscriber’s payment to another subscriber amounts to a deposit on another subscriber’s Mobile Money account.
**Africans Rising:** How are citizens reacting to the law?
**Andrew Karamagi:** Reactions have been varied and broad but nearly unanimous in their collective opposition to the law. Some subscribers have withdrawn all their money and banked it or resorted to making physical (as opposed to virtual) payments since it is, in fact, cheaper; others have left social media platforms, while a significant number has resorted to using Virtual Private Networks to remain online and bypass the tax requirement. A small but significant number have boycotted telephone networks altogether as a protest action, opting to purchase SIM Cards from neighbouring countries and rely on modems (MiFis) or WiFi access points instead of buying data bundles.
The law has attracted disdain; a number of ruling party parliamentarians or regime functionaries have been attacked online and in some public forums. Sections of the religious (born-again Christians especially) have praised the law saying it will cut down on access to pornography which has “destroyed families” and “corrupted the morals of the youth.”
**Africans Rising:** What is your personal contribution towards the struggle?
**Andrew Karamagi:**
- Participated in drafting the petition before the Constitutional Court of Uganda;
- Drafted media statements that have been issued by the Young Leaders’ Forum;
- Boycotted the use of data bundles and deleted social media applications from my phone;
- Participated in peaceful protest actions against the law;
- Given media interviews and taken part in talk shows discussing matters pertaining to the taxes;
**Africans Rising**: How are people fighting back?
**Andrew Karamagi:** As indicated in the foregoing, citizens are fighting back through a number of ways, including but not limited to:
- Boycotting data bundles and minimizing, or reducing their use of voice calls;
- Swearing affidavits in support of court petitions against the law;
- Offering pro bono legal counsel for arrested persons and the case before the court;
- Offered advice on how to bypass the tax requirement by using Virtual Private Networks;
- Speaking up against the tax in public and closed forums;
- A group of popular musicians and artists (like comedians) have also formed a coalition against the tax and are mobilizing widely against the tax;
- A number of Ugandans in the Diaspora have decided not to make further remittances until the tax is rescinded.
[](ReginaSKasede)Regina Asinde, Ugandan Women Rights Activist
**Africans Rising:** What is the general impression the government has created with the introduction of new taxes?
**[Regina ](http://ReginaSKasede)Asinde:** The general impression is that the government has failed and is on its last legs struggling to survive. We have an inflated government that spends massively without caring about the taxpayer. This OTT and mobile money tax exposed the undersides of the government, a clear indication that our leaders don’t care about the ordinary person and they are only out to cater for their needs. When the people rose up in resistance, the president had the audacity to deny the tax and ‘commanded’ that they be removed, the MPs now are just debating the tax claiming that they didn’t know what it was prior to passing it, a clear picture that they only do what someone tells them without thinking through it. Why would a parliament debate a law they have passed a few weeks back? How can a legislature stand and say that they didn’t know what exactly the law said before passing it?
**Africans Rising:** How is the law being enforced?
**Regina Asinde:** One cannot access social media (Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram etc.) either on their phones or laptops unless they have paid the tax. The tax is paid through Mobile money. You can pay 200 for 12 hours, 1400 for a week or 6000 for a month. Mifi and Wifi spots also have to pay the tax. For the mobile money tax, each time you send money or withdraw through mobile money, you are charged 1% of the transaction amount.
**Africans Rising:** How are citizens reacting to the law?
**Regina Asinde*:*** The citizens are infuriated about the taxes. There have been a number of protests against the taxes with some activists arrested. Most of the people have resorted to using VPN even though the government has threatened to block most VPN servers. There has been a general public outcry against the taxes especially the mobile money tax.
**Africans Rising**: What is your personal contribution towards the struggle?
**Regina Asinde:** We are planning action against the law. Though I have also participated in some of the actions which have already been organised.
**Africans Rising:** How are people fighting back?
**Regina Asinde:** Most people have boycotted the mobile money service in protest of the tax. Most people are using VPN to access social media. Some have outrightly refused to pay the taxes and have resorted to not accessing social media.
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Written by Prince Akpah
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**Categories:** Actions, News and Media
**Tags:** Thistaxmustgo
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### [Volunteer with Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/volunteer-with-africans-rising/)
**Published:** August 8, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity is seeking highly motivated and dedicated volunteers to help prepare and hold the very first Elections of the movement. The upcoming elections scheduled to take place from October 25 to November 7, 2018, will see the formation of the Coordinating Collective which will be playing roles similar to that of a board in traditional organizations. We are interested in volunteers that are members of civil society organizations and have some level of experience in movement building.
**Key Deliverables:**
- Reach out to civil society organizations in different African countries and encourage them to join the Africans Rising movement ahead of the elections.
- Help organizations and members register for the elections and walk them through the voting process.
- Promote the upcoming elections on different platforms and respond to inquiries about the elections.
- Provide technical support to members and organizations in their registration process.
- Support the Africans Rising core team in different tasks related to the elections.
**Duration:**
The duration of this volunteer program is 2 months, from August 25 – October 25, 2018.
**Deadline to apply:**
You may send your applications by no later than August 10th 2018.
**Application Process:**
Send a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Attach a CV and mail it to [engagement@africans-org](http://engagement@africans-org)
**Categories:** Work With Us
**Tags:** #AfricansRising, #AfricanUnity, #AfricaWeWant, #Solidarity, #Volunteer4Change, Africans, jobs
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### [2020 Activism Awards Winners](https://www.africansrising.org/2020-activism-awards-winners/)
**Published:** February 10, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[Press release](https://www.africansrising.org/category/news/press-release/)
# 2020 Activism Awards Winners
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) February 10, 2021February 10, 2021
\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vcmp\_heading vcmp\_heading\_type=”double-line-bottom” vcmp\_heading\_text=”2020 Africans Rising Activism Awards Winners” vcmp\_heading\_text\_color=”#008800″ vcmp\_heading\_line\_color=”#008800″\]\[vc\_column\_text\]After collecting 6,512 votes, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is excited to announce the winners of our 2020 Activism Awards:\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[videoplayer main\_style=”style-1″ video\_link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaWE1vDN8Yc” title\_font\_options=”tag:div” subtitle\_font\_options=”tag:div”\]\[vcmp\_space vcmp\_height=”100″\]\[vcmp\_space vcmp\_height=”100″\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[info\_banner image=”15080″ img\_width=”300″ img\_height=”300″ read\_more=”title” style=”style-05″ title\_font\_options=”tag:div” subtitle\_font\_options=”tag:div” font\_options=”tag:div” title=”Asha Jaffar,” subtitle=”2020 Africans Rising Activist of the Year” line\_color=”#008800″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fafricansrising.org%2Fashajaffar%2F|title:Asha%20Jaffar||”\]Asha is a Kenyan journalist and activist born and raised in Kibera. She is currently managing Kibra Food Drive, an initiative she started to provide food for communities in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a winner of the award, Jaffar says she hopes she is setting an example of how to redefine activism for Africans.\[/info\_banner\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[info\_banner image=”15079″ img\_width=”300″ img\_height=”300″ read\_more=”title” style=”style-05″ title\_font\_options=”tag:div” subtitle\_font\_options=”tag:div” font\_options=”tag:div” title=”Tournons La Page” subtitle=”2020 Africans Rising Movement of the Year” line\_color=”#008800″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fafricansrising.org%2Ftournonslapage%2F|title:Tournons%20La%20Page||”\]Tournons La Page works across 10 countries on the African continent to promote democracy and defend human rights.
Among many of its actions, Tournons La Page has supported the observation of the December 2020 elections in Niger, strategic litigation for corruption scandals in Guinea, and strategic litigation in the case of the murder of a human rights defender in the DRC.\[/info\_banner\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column width=”1/2″\]\[vc\_single\_image image=”15078″ img\_size=”large” title=”Activist of the Year vote totals”\]\[/vc\_column\]\[vc\_column width=”1/2″\]\[vc\_single\_image image=”15077″ img\_size=”large” title=”Movement of the Year vote totals”\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]
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### [Paul Biya’s “Re-Election” and African Integration](https://www.africansrising.org/paul-biyas-re-election-and-african-integration/)
**Published:** October 29, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Paul Biya recently won his seventh term. Biya, who is 85 years old, has been the president of Cameroon since 1982. Despite the horrendous human rights abuses that the government of Cameroon inflicts on its own citizens, the United States decided to release a [statement](https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2018/10/286815.htm?fbclid=IwAR3E_QRFwGBt-AlwJZ2CMXW5-yQ-3w7UNZXl9NSq5ULm0uFrGoVxYMpXyZI) congratulating Cameroon for having “largely peaceful elections”. The same statement concluded, “with the conclusion of the presidential election, the United States strongly encourages both sides involved in the conflict affecting the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Cameroon to focus on resolving differences through peaceful dialogue and to allow unhindered access to humanitarian aid workers”. In other words, the United States acknowledges that there is an ongoing conflict in Cameroon, but refuses to officially blame Biya for the conflict. The European Union has taken a similar position by [urging](https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/eu-urges-cameroon-president-elect-to-unite-country-20181025) Biya to unite his country, despite the fact that Biya’s government is the very reason for Cameroon being disunited in the first place.
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana recently [stated](https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/No-peace-stability-no-African-unity-Akufo-Addo-695469) that efforts at “integration of the continent will be negatively affected if African countries continue to battle with the human security challenges which confront their peoples”. President Akufo-Addo is correct, but how do African governments assist each other with alleviating these challenges when the continent’s leaders adopt the same position that the United States and the European Union have taken? That position is one which recognizes that political issues exist on the continent without actually condemning or taking action against the people who are responsible for those issues. For example, President Akufo-Addo involved himself in the ongoing political turmoil in Togo by acting as a mediator between the Togolese government and the opposition. This dialogue has been ineffective because the government itself is the problem and the only true solution to Togo’s problems is one which sees Faure Gnassingbe leaving office, but President Akufo-Addo and other regional leaders in West Africa have refused to make this demand on Faure, so Togo’s crisis lingers on and more Togolese continue to suffer. Similarly, the only solution to Cameroon’s political problems is an end to Biya’s dictatorship, but African governments are working to solve Cameroon’s problems, so the crisis there is lingering on as well and many Cameroonians are dying as a result.
Earlier this year the government of Botswana issued a [statement](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-congo-politics-botswana/botswana-blames-congos-humanitarian-crisis-on-kabila-idUSKCN1GA26I) criticizing Joseph Kabila for the unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but African governments are typically very hesitant about speaking out against other governments on the continent and this is one of the reasons why the situation in Cameroon has gotten as bad as it has become. The footage of soldiers in Cameroon executing women and children gained [international attention](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/13/video-shows-cameroon-army-executing-women-and-children-amnesty), but there was little outrage or condemnation from other African governments. In effect, other African governments have decided to stand by as helpless women and children are being massacred in Cameroon. Biya is emboldened to continue his actions not only because he benefits from the support of Western governments, but he benefits from the silence of other African governments as well.
The African Union’s[ statement](https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/african-union-urges-restraint-in-cameroon-vote-spat-20181010) regarding elections in Cameroon was to urge restraint, but the African Union should have instead been calling for Biya to step down because of the abuses that he has inflicted against his own citizens. President Akufo-Addo is correct to point out that integration will be negatively affected by the challenges that confront African countries. The solution to this is that African governments that are serious about integration and unity can no longer remain silent as leaders across the continent abuse their power and exploit their people.
– Dwayne Wong Omowale
**Categories:** Elections
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### [#AFRICAWEWANT CONFERENCE, September 11th, Cape Town](https://www.africansrising.org/africawewant-conference/)
**Published:** September 2, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### “How to boost renewable energies in Africa”
**Purpose:** The Objective of the event is to launch the 1st edition of a regular fundraising awareness event that will take place on a regular basis in a different city within Africa and the diaspora. We would like people to gather at a conference to learn about Africans Rising Movement, become members of the movement and commit to individual giving.
This year theme is: **“How to boost renewable energies in Africa”** the #AfricaWeWant Conference is also the opportunity to showcase a selection of projects collected from our members in order to give them visibility in our networks and help them find financing. One project will be awarded the Honorific Africans Rising Prize.
Program:
- Speeches & presentations by coordinating committee members: Mr. Kumi Naidoo; Mrs. Coumba Touré, Mrs. Sophie Kanza, (Please find their biography on the media kit)
- Renewable Energy Projects Presentation & Award Ceremony (Please find a review on the media kit)
- Q & A
The event will take place on September 11th, 2019, at Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, AQUARIUM BALLROOM
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### [The Get Up Rise Up Direct Action Fund is here — Troublemakers of the world, apply now!](https://www.africansrising.org/the-getup-rise-up-direct-action-fund-is-here-troublemakers-of-the-world-apply-now/)
**Published:** September 25, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Have you ever had a bold, creative idea for your campaign only to find that no one is willing to fund it? Do you feel that your direct actions are too often hindered by the lack of resources? If so, read on!
Africans Rising and Beautiful Trouble are announcing an open call to support direct actions anywhere in the world! You’ve asked for a direct action fund, and we’ve heard the call. And now we’re trying it out for a 6 month period to see if it can become an effective, ongoing practice for supporting social movements around the globe.
The Get Up Rise Up direct action fund seeks to make resources available to local groups (both registered and unregistered) that often find themselves underfunded or under-resourced for a myriad of reasons, and who are planning creative direct actions as part of an ongoing campaign.
We know that you don’t have time to waste and neither do we, so we’ve made the application and reporting processes really simple and straightforward. Less time on bureaucracy means more time on what you do best: organizing, educating, and making beautiful, inspiring trouble!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We will review applications at least twice a month, so please make sure to submit your application by the 5th or the 20th day of the month in which you want your application to be considered. We will do our best to turn requests around as fast as possible!
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### [The People's Campaign: Raise awareness on the issues that matter the most to us!](https://www.africansrising.org/the-peoples-campaign-raise-awareness-on-the-issues-that-matter-the-most-to-us/)
**Published:** October 25, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
ONE ACTION, ONE VOICE & ONE PEOPLE!
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity is launching a new campaign called **‘[The People’s Campaign](http://www.africans-rising.org/ar-organisation-sign-up/)’,** that puts a spotlight on community challenges and triumphs throughout the African continent and all around the world.
[**The People’s Campaign**](http://www.africans-rising.org/ar-organisation-sign-up/) aims to bring together communities across the continent and in the diaspora through actions by mobilizing the masses to speak on the issues that jeopardize the well-being of every citizen on the African continent and deprive them of their right to live a prosperous life.
**The People’s Campaign** intends to push for a unified front of actions on the continent with ‘ONE ACTION, ONE VOICE & ONE PEOPLE’. We the people, civil society, organisations, movements, community leaders, scholars, intellectuals, artists, and activists have an obligation to shed light on the most important issues that stand against our freedoms and our right to pursue a life of sustainable peace, social justice and human dignity on the African continent and among Africans in the Diaspora.
We encourage organisations to get involved with [**The People’s Campaign**](http://www.africans-rising.org/ar-organisation-sign-up/) and stand for the pursuit of human dignity through, teach-ins and forums, rallies, fundraisers, concerts, and undertake online as well as offline activities to elevate the profile of the issues that matter the most to us. Our first action in [**The People’s Campaign**](http://www.africans-rising.org/ar-organisation-sign-up/) will be to host regional convenings in Ghana and the DRC to discuss African youth in global development and we invite you to participate locally or online on Nov. 30. For more information about our upcoming events visit our website and follow us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising/) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/africansrising).
As a part of [**The People’s Campaign**](http://www.africans-rising.org/ar-organisation-sign-up/), Africans Rising wants to hear directly from our members and remain accountable in our work and vision for the African continent, therefore we will be selecting mobilizers to implement activities for our grassroots organising in 2020. These selected leaders will work alongside our regional coordinators and participate in our mentorship program, where they can learn from some of the sharpest minds in organizing across the continent. We encourage you to nominate a mobilizer from your organization. In the following weeks, Africans Rising will announce the selected mobilizers who will join our mentorship initiative.
Africans Rising has a footprint in over 40 different countries on the African continent, Over 350 organisations across the continent in our network, and continues to build partnerships with various entities and institutions that stand for peace, justice, humanity, and dignity. With **The People’s Campaign,** we invite you to be a part of our large and growing network that offers our members a variety of opportunities to learn and develop through mentorship, leadership skills, media access, professional training, and an international platform. **Join us today!**
**“The current moment in history calls on us to intensify our efforts towards greater democracy, greater equality, and the eradication of the multiple injustices our people face across the continent ”** – (Africans Rising).
**STEPS FORWARD**
1. Fill out (new)‘ [The People’s Campaign’ form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0Rjv_Aro-lEdrtLtI5W3K_Zl_lyvOFRdVY7lAOkuwiV3auw/viewform?usp=sf_link)
2. Share ‘The People’s Campaign’ flyers and our sign up link with your network
3. Connect with Regional Coordinators
4. Participate online or locally with Africans Rising activities
5. Share with us the most important stories in your community
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### [Crowdfunding: Donate to give a Red Card to Violence against Women](https://www.africansrising.org/crowfunding-red-card-to-violence-against-women/)
**Published:** October 11, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
This has been long overdue! It’s half time now, Africans Rising wants to give this vice a **RED CARD.** We must win! Please help to end Sexual Assault and Rape by donating to the **Red Card** to Violence Against Women Convening in The Gambia.
Sexual assault and rape have been problematic for years in many African societies. It is noticed that perpetrators commit sexual assault and rape to dominate, exert power over, and hurt victims. In fact, Yayah Jammeh, former president of The Gambia currently in Equatorial Guinea, left power under constraints of a popular revolution (#Gambiahasdecided). He is accused of many crimes against humanity under his dictatorship but someone that is rarely spoken about involves the July 22nd Beauty Pageant that President Jammeh introduced in 2007. Contestants for the Pageant were drawn from different schools and communities, and the President gave scholarships to the winners of the competition as a form of motivation and empowerment. In June 2019, a courageous young woman, Toufah Jallow, the winner of the Beauty Pageant in July 2014, came forward to accuse President Jammeh of raping her on the eve of Ramadan at the State House instead of giving her the scholarship she won in the competition. He used state apparatus, including the Ministry of Education, to select girls for the contest based on their beauty, intelligence, entrepreneurship, expression, and so on. Among these selected girls, he was able to choose his rape victims.
Africans Rising stands in solidarity with Toufah Jallow and with all the women’s movements against rape and violence against women (VAW). Not only do we choose to believe her, but also to work with her to expose several people, who rape young women and girls in The Gambia. To address the scourge, Africans Rising, jointly with The Toufah Foundation, plans to organise a convention of women against rape in Banjul. The convention is an opportunity to Panfricanise the fight against rape and sexual assault across Africa and in the Diaspora through raising awareness about this plague and advancing strategies to advocate and take actions against this scourge. The convention will also be an occasion to celebrate women from the region who work tirelessly in their communities to uplift women and girls. This event will be held in conjunction with the “Invisible Giants”, a celebration of women’s efforts for women’s liberation and representation. The expected outcomes are to: identify and promote a comprehensive understanding of the current Gambian laws on violence, and to provide policy options to plug loopholes and implementation obstacles. The convention aims to compare different countries’ situations and laws against rape and violence against women, give visibility to the movements against violence against women and strengthen solidarity among them, concretize an action point to map out vulnerable regions to conduct community outreach programs, and develop language committees tasked with engaging linguistic experts from various.
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### [Africans Are Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-are-rising/)
**Published:** January 19, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[Blog](https://www.africansrising.org/category/news/blog/)
# Africans Are Rising
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) January 19, 2021
\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vcmp\_heading vcmp\_heading\_text=”Africans Are Rising”\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_column\_text\]Today when a person is born with black skin, there is a heavy determinism related to their skin tone that diminishes their life expectancy, their access to quality education, food, and healthcare as well as their access to justice, peace, and dignity.
Their likelihood to face violence in the course of their life and the possibility of living in poverty is much higher solely based on the fact that they are African. Over the years, black people have composed the majority of people who have faced famine and malnutrition and being in detention..
To be African on or outside of the continent is to live under the constant pressure to prove one’s humanity, intelligence, beauty, and worthiness while struggling to get a slice of happiness. To be black means it’s more likely to be incarcerated and subjected to police brutality.
This is far from being a new phenomenon. There is a history. There are systemic processes that allow this to happen and it is time for a change.
From slavery to colonisation to neocolonialism, we can find a thread of racist dehumanization which leads to children being called “too black” even by black people themselves.
There are parallels between racism and sexism. For example, how black people internalise racism and often, for their own survival, appeal white supremacy to get a little share of respect.
The largest concentration of African people is on the African continent followed by Brazil. However Africans are scattered all over the world and encounter afrophobia in Asia and Europe as well as in the Americas and Oceania.\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[vc\_single\_image image=”14975″ img\_size=”large”\]\[vc\_column\_text\]Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity is a movement built by Africans for Africans to rise above centuries of domination and subjugation to push forward the work of Pan-African liberation. Our chosen day of collective action is May 25th, a day when we stand together connected through our struggles wherever we are. This is for Africans to hear each other, but also for the whole world to hear us as a united people.
We choose to be in solidarity with each other. We want people in Ghana to stand in front of the Brazilian embassy when black people in Brazil rise up for their rights. We need black people in Germany to manifest solidarity with Ugandan people as they face severe consequences from the Museveni government.
We believe in uniting Africans working for change in different ways. We must think together on the best ways to move forward and to steer the world towards acknowledging and respecting us and our lives. Finally, we are working to document and learn from each other’s struggles and history. Collectively, we can make serious positive change and build a movement of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity.
Coumba Toure\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]
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### [Africans Rising Statement on Police and Military Brutality amidst COVID-19 Preventive Actions.](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-statement-on-police-and-military-brutality-amidst-covid-19-preventive-actions/)
**Published:** April 3, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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## Africans Rising Statement on Police and Military Brutality amidst COVID-19 Preventive Actions.
As a movement that believes in the protection of Africans and their human rights, we recognise that leaders have an important role in implementing policies to tackle COVID-19 and prevent its spread.
However, it is with great sadness that in several countries we have noticed recurring incidents of human rights abuses by security forces that use excessive force on civilians in their efforts to enforce curfews and lockdowns ordered by governments implementing social distancing measures.
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity condemns the violence deployed by government entities against the people they are mandated to protect. Our movement calls on all African governments to be considerate of the lives, safety, and well-being of all African citizens and residents at all times. We understand the intentions of governments are to curtail the spread of the COVID-19, but we deplore the fact that this crisis is providing security forces an opportunity to bully and terrorize unarmed civilians. Repression and coercion are not effective means of disciplining citizens. We believe that if nations across the world are able to maintain weeks of lockdowns without such human rights violations, it can also be achieved in Africa.
In the spirit of peace-building and sustainable development, we wish to propose more civil and legal ways of dealing with individuals who flout the laid down laws.
We call on various African governments to:
1. Publish regulations for security agencies that are enforcing social distancing measures.
2. Educate the masses on the importance of curfews and lockdown in preventing the spread of the disease.
3. Engage civil society organisations, churches, mosques, and traditional leaders to help enforce the various measures being implemented.
4. Provide basic necessities to the poor and vulnerable people
5. Put together comprehensive health plans.
We, as Africans Rising, believe fighting this disease is largely dependent on our individual contributions. It is imperative that we unite people to stand together against coronavirus, not dehumanize and alienate the people most vulnerable to the disease.
We urge African governments to act now to cease the abuse.
In Solidarity,
Africans Rising!
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### [To the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Denunciation and complaint against Mahamadou Touré](https://www.africansrising.org/to-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-denunciation-and-complaint-against-mahamadou-toure/)
**Published:** November 18, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### To the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Denunciation and complaint against Mahamadou Touré
We: The Anti-slavery Association of West Africa of the Community Soninké, along with our partners bring to the awareness of the Saudi authorities and the Islamic Ummah, the diffusion of preaching that authorizes slavery between Muslims in the name of the Sacred Koran. This preaching brings disrepute to the image of Islam in the world. All lies spread in the name of Allah, the Holy Koran, and its Prophet Mohamed (PSL) is a blasphemy. The Koran, the universal book, appeals for peace, for the unity of mankind, to their mutual knowledge of each other and dignity for all.
In truth, the divine project for mankind has always been to establish justice and equality on earth in order that the fraternity among men was effective and becomes a reality, by the disappearance of discrimination and the ceasing of unmerited privileges. The Koran teaches that the believers “can only be brothers”. In other words, they can only be brothers unless they cease to be believers. In another verse, an appeal is addressed to all humanity, in order to remind them of their common origin.
Allah says “Oh you the humans! We have created you as a male and a female. We have created you in peoples and tribes with the sole aim that you mutually know each other. The noblest among you, nearest to God, are the most pious among you. God is certainly Omniscient and All Knowing”. All of the philosophy of the revelation is summed up in this sublime verse. It refers quite definitively, to know each other and not to mutually dominate each other. To help each other and not to despoil each other. To mutually love each other, and not for one to consider themselves as privileged, and thus superior to others.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the home of the highest saintly authority of all Muslims, we are deeply wounded by the preachings of this man, originally from the Republic of Mali, and of Soninké ethnicity, who for many years has resided in the holy land. This man, known by the name Mahamadou Touré, brings disrepute to the human dignity of numerous Muslims in the Soninké community that sits on the frontiers of a number of West African countries (Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, the Gambia, and Guinea).
Between 2000 and 2019, this preacher who has access to a large audience inside of the Soninké community has distributed a number of audio cassettes, legitimizing slavery as customary by ascendance between Muslims. This scandalous sin that instrumentalizes our holy religion by authorizingthese anti-Islamic practices, such as inter-African slavery organized by the forces of the *Jahiliyya* on the continent that are actively engaged in by outlaws and other traffickers in humans beings in this zone. His apologetic discourses on these inhuman practices were the cause of innumerable aggressions of every kind, practiced by these Soninké slavers on other people who have revolted against this unacceptable situation. We bring to your attention some images of these atrocities.
In accordance with your position of theological and moral responsibility for Islam in the world, we ask of you to undertake both judicial and administrative prosecution against this man, named Mahamadou Touré. We also bring to the attention of the Saudi authorities the case of this preacher of customary traditions in the holy land, because his fanaticized disciples commit grave crimes towards other people, considered in error by them as their recalcitrant slaves, even though they are Muslims.
The Prophet (may the prayer of Allah and his Salvation be upon him) has said, “The Moslem is the brother of the Moslem, he is not unjust with him, he does not abandon him. And he who cares for the needs of his brother, Allah will take care of his needs. He who comforts a Moslem of his difficulty, Allah will unburden of a worry among worries on the day of resurrection. And he who hides a defect of a believer, Allah will remember theirs on the day of resurrection”
**By panel associations :**
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AFRICANS RISING**
**Categories:** External, Media Release
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### [Statement: Africans Rising in Solidarity with Pro-Democracy Citizens in the Republic of Guinea](https://www.africansrising.org/statement-africans-rising-in-solidarity-with-pro-democracy-citizens-in-the-republic-of-guinea/)
**Published:** November 28, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### Africans Rising in Solidarity with Pro-Democracy Citizens in the Republic of Guinea
Africans Rising is following closely, with attention and empathy, the developments in Guinea where civil society and opposition have taken to the streets to challenge the possibility of a constitutional change that would allow President Alpha Conde to run for a third term. While the President has not publicly supported this constitutional change, the threat of shrinking democratic space in the country has led many citizens to protest.
We are concerned about the [deaths of at least 20 people](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/guinea-protests-turn-deadly-191116155437610.html) in the ongoing uprising and the brutalization of citizens exercising their guaranteed right to protest any attempt from Conde’s regime to push for a third term. We condemn the injustice actions by the police and other security forces of Guinea, and we are calling on the Guinean government to hold the perpetrators accountable immediately.
Furthermore, we ask the international community and institutions, ECOWAS, the AU, and the UN, to uphold their responsibilities by intervening to hold the Guinean government accountable for the injustices committed against its citizens.
Africans Rising is calling on all African citizens on the continent and in the Diaspora, members of our movement, Pan-African organizations, and civil society corps, through the spirit of Ubuntu, to be in solidarity with Guineans practicing their democratic rights by taking these following actions:
1. Posting a message of solidarity with the citizens in Guinea on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms;
2. Sharing our [solidarity statement](http://www.africans-rising.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Africans-Rising-in-Solidarity-with-Pro-Democracy-Citizens-in-the-Republic-of-Guinea.pdf) on your respective platforms;
3. Using the hashtags **\#**Amoulanfé and #AfricaWeWant to spread the word among the global community about the injustices occurring in the country;
4. Condemn the killing and brutalization of citizens in Guinea who are exercising their just and democratic rights;
5. Calling for the immediate release of detained people that called for and/or helped organize demonstrations;
6. Holding solidarity vigils in front of respective representations of Guinean government on the continent and in the Diaspora.
In Solidarity!
Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan and Coumba Toure
Movement Coordinators – Africans Rising
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [Statement: Africans Rising Supports the Anti-Slavery Movements and organisations in West Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/statement-africans-rising-supports-the-anti-slavery-movements-and-organisations-in-west-africa/)
**Published:** December 20, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### Because we are all the same!
Africans Rising stands in unwavering support of the movements and the many activists and organizations fighting against the present-day practice of slavery in West Africa which keeps hundreds of thousands of people in bondage. It is a horrendous shame that in 2019 someone can be born into this inhumane caste system of subjugation and exploitation, however, we remain optimistic about the work being done to combat this injustice.
On Nov. 14, a historic demonstration outside the Saudi Embassy in France, brought together activists and NGOs to [demand action against Mahamadou Touré](https://www.africans-rising.org/to-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-denunciation-and-complaint-against-mahamadou-toure/), a Malian imam who uses teachings from the Koran to justify slavery. We hope that this action, and others like it, inspire more all African citizens, in refuting and combating slavery in all forms. We also uplift the stories of courageous Malian people who have [refused enslavement](https://apnews.com/f0ad7505cfabd6b282afa346bb7e4c54) and [survived the violent backlash](https://observers.france24.com/en/20190924-video-malian-man-tied-public-opposing-traditional-slavery), sometimes being forced out of their villages and towns, leaving everything behind to live as refugees in their own country.
This year, on Africa Liberation Day (May 25), Africans Rising[ took part in an action against slavery in partnership with TEMEDT](https://m.facebook.com/story/graphql_permalink/?graphql_id=UzpfSTY2ODQ1Mjc5OTk2MjcxNDoxNDE5NzMxODExNTAxNDcy), an organization working to end slavery in Mali. [Movement coordinator Coumba Toure](https://m.facebook.com/story/graphql_permalink/?graphql_id=UzpfSTU0NDA0ODg5NzoxMDE1NzEyODUwODk1Mzg5OA%3D%3D) went on a solidarity visit to Mambiri and heard direct accounts from the tortured victims, particularly the shameful accounts from women of their unspeakable and undignified treatment.
In Mambiri, there are [over 600 displaced people](https://www.islamic-relief.org/helping-families-who-have-escaped-slavery-in-mali/) fighting for justice and trying to rebuild their lives from scratch. Upon the arrival of refugees to the village, the amazing village chief announced, “*If you seek refuge because you killed someone or did something that goes against the laws of this country, I would not welcome you. If the only reason they chased you is because you are refusing the conditions of slavery, you are welcome. We will all fit here. We will share with you the little we have we will establish kinship our children can marry each other.*“
It is in this spirit of sharing and kinship, that the Africans Rising movement urges all the people of West Africa to act against the practice of slavery taking place in plain sight. We call upon Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and the country’s Ministry of Justice of Mali, as well as ECOWAS leadership, AU leadership, and the UN, to support and accelerate the court cases of people being denied the right to grow their own food or have access to their property because of refusing the status of a slave, and to pass anti-slavery laws that would criminalize the practice and prevent anyone else from falling victim to such a violent system. In support of the work of all the Anti-Slavery association of West Africa, we call upon the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as an authority in the Islamic religion, to denounce Touré and his preachings.
We also call on our Africans Rising movement members and allies to take part in the work to end slavery in West Africa and to respond specifically to the case of Mali. Help let the world know that there are people today in Mali who act violently to maintain their neighbors in slavery by taking one or some of the following actions: sharing our statement of solidarity among your friends and communities, expressing your support of anti-slavery activism in Mali on your social media feeds using the hashtags #Gambana and #Gambanaxu, contributing financially to the litigation and reinstallation of the displaced Malian and/or supporting movements like Gambana and Temedt.
In Solidarity,
Africans Rising!
**Categories:** Uncategorized
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### [How can we stand in solidarity with Cameroonians and the victims of the Feb. 14 Ngarbuh attack?](https://www.africansrising.org/how-can-we-stand-in-solidarity-with-cameroonians-and-the-victims-of-the-feb-14-ngarbuh-attack/)
**Published:** February 22, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### Dear Africans Rising members in Cameroon,
We are saddened by the news of the attack in Ngarbuh, Donga Mantung on Friday, February 14 when soldiers invaded the village and killed at least 25 civilians. This type of violence and injustice is not tolerated by our movement and we want to put out a call for action for our members across the continent to stand in solidarity with Cameroon.
To do that we would like to hear from you on what would be the most effective way the Africans Rising movement can stand in solidarity with Cameroonian citizens affected by this violence. What are ways our members can speak out against this violence, demand justice, and support movements for positive and peaceful change in the country? What knowledge can we share that will bring attention to this massacre and hold accountable the people responsible?
Is there a petition we can sign? A letter campaign we can ask our members to join? An international body we can appeal to for action? An event that local members can attend? If you have any ideas on how Africans Rising can stand in solidarity with Cameroon and our brothers and sisters that are most affected by this heinous act, please let us know because we want to add our voices to their struggle. We want to see that all Cameroonians and the victims and families harmed in the Ngarbuh massacre are heard and supported in their journey to justice.
Please reach out to us with your ideas and feedback at by Monday, February 24. As a member of Africans Rising, your contributions to securing justice, peace, and dignity in Africa are vital to the movement.
In Solidarity,
Africans Rising
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Nigeria’s Anti-Social Media Bill is Unconstitutional](https://www.africansrising.org/nigerias-anti-social-media-bill-is-unconstitutional/)
**Published:** March 11, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### Nigeria’s Anti-Social Media Bill is Unconstitutional
Africans Rising stands with the people of Nigeria against the “Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations” Bill, also known as the Anti-Social Media Bill.
The bill, which will be the focus of a Senate public hearing on 09 March 2020, would give the country’s executive government the ability to police the internet and silence citizens’ right to freedom of expression.
Our movement understands that democracy cannot exist where constitutional rights are breached, where civic spaces disappear, and where a nation’s people aren’t free to speak their minds. This why we are calling upon our members and supporters to join us in speaking out against this bill.
Together, let’s call on the country’s National Assembly to protect internet platforms as sacred spaces of free expression and to recognize that this bill represents an abuse of power and a violation of human rights. Post to Twitter and let the Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) know they should reject this unconstitutional bill. Use the hashtag #NoToSocialMediaBill.
To read more about why 95 civil society organizations are working to rally against this bill, read their press statement.
In solidarity,
Africans Rising
**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Africans Rising Calls on African Governments to Protect Consumers Against Price Gouging](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-calls-on-african-governments-to-protect-consumers-against-price-gouging/)
**Published:** April 3, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Africans Rising Calls on African Governments to Protect Consumers Against Price Gouging
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity remains gravely concerned with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only does the virus have damaging and deadly health consequences, but some businesses and sellers are also using this pandemic as an opportunity for price gouging, raising the prices on basic commodities ([like food and hand sanitizer](https://www.dw.com/en/price-hikes-in-africa-aggravate-the-coronavirus-crisis/a-52820553)) to an unreasonable extent for their own profit.
The Africans Rising movement urges African governments to intervene in these unethical business practices. Price gouging violates consumer and human rights, leaving many people unable to afford the cost of food or necessary health supplies. In such trying times, we all deserve access to affordable foodstuffs and basic goods that allow us to keep ourselves and our families safe. Governments have the unique ability to regulate business and ensure fair pricing, and we appeal to them to use their authority to prevent opportunistic businesses and vendors from profiting off of this global health crisis.
Our movement calls on African governments to implement measures that protect consumer rights. In the [example of Rwanda](https://www.cnbcafrica.com/news/east-africa/2020/03/19/rwanda-warns-traders-against-coronavirus-price-gouging/), governments can [fix prices](https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/03/19/african-consumers-surprised-by-sudden-rise-in-food-prices/) on staple food items like rice, sugar, and cooking oil so that families can afford them. Governments should also support consumers by remaining vigilant in monitoring market prices and creating hotlines for consumers to report businesses and vendors engaging in price gouging.
To ensure governments uphold this responsibility, we are asking our members and supporters to contact the federal ministries and departments responsible for overseeing business matters. We also ask that you fill [out this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLA14j_HSlwELrzgVznvwfzmwp7gf85J2Na_EbSZExc-NCgw/viewform?usp=sf_link) when you encounter businesses or vendors that are unfairly raising their prices during this pandemic. As we collect more information about businesses taking advantage of this time of suffering, our movement can better work, along with public officials, to take necessary action against price gouging.
Life in the time of corona presents many uncertainties, but one thing we should be able to count on is our ability to work together. Our movement, Africans Rising, is holding governments accountable in this pandemic. We all need to take collective action to make sure that citizens can preserve the dignity of their lives by feeding and taking care of their families as we work to end the spread of this disease.
Together we rise!
[ Download the statement ](https://www.africans-rising.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Africans-Rising-Statement-on-Price-Gouging.pdf)
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**Categories:** Solidarity Statement
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### [Press Release for AR Spring_Summer 2020 Campaigns](https://www.africansrising.org/press-release-for-ar-spring_summer-2020-campaigns/)
**Published:** May 14, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Releasing Political Prisoners & Supporting Community Responses in the COVID-19 Pandemic are Priorities for Africa
As the COVID-19 pandemic is becoming one of the most tragic events in recent human history, the Africans Rising movement is engaging with Africans and African responses to the disease on the continent and in the diaspora.
The Africans Rising **Campaign to Release Political Prisoners and Journalists**, and our **Pan African Solidarity Campaign Against COVID-19, #Rise4OurLives are** efforts to promote African leadership, innovation, and activism in the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
## Pan African Solidarity Campaign Against COVID-19, #Rise4OurLives
In this moment of global uncertainty and hardship, we are encouraging our members, supporters, and all Africans to take action in the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and to hold African governments accountable in these efforts as well. We also call on philanthropists and philanthropic organizations to allocate funding for COVID-19 response efforts. As a part of this campaign, Africans Rising is hosting a series of [Facebook Live chats](https://web.facebook.com/AfricansRising/videos/1088811811488776/) and [encouraging community actions](https://www.africans-rising.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/25May2020-Actions-Guide-vf.pdf) to engage the continent and the diaspora in this effort. You can find out more about this campaign [on our website](https://www.africans-rising.org/campaign/).
## Campaign to Free Political Prisoners and Journalists
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, Africans Rising is appealing to all African governments to release political prisoners and journalists. Poor living conditions and overcrowding in prisons and jails make it hard or impossible for incarcerated people to protect themselves from the disease, and our movement believes that imprisonment in a time of epidemic is a potential death sentence. We are promoting an [appeal letter](https://www.africans-rising.org/appeal-to-release-political-prisoners-in-africa/?utm_source=Africans+Rising+for+Justice+Peace+and+Dignity&utm_campaign=18d632b90f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_05_08_12_49&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e987daca21-18d632b90f-) that organizations can [sign](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kvV0-NIYN67gCCIMGvU3iF8Z82YxLrcwnpzGijXvqlg/edit?usp=sharing) to amplify public pressure on African governments. We will also be releasing a series of videos and interviews about political prisoners and journalists, to share the stories of the people unjustly imprisoned and fighting for their lives during this global health crisis. You can find out more about this campaign [on our website](https://www.africans-rising.org/campaign/).
We invite you to share this information about our campaigns with your audiences, readers, listeners, and viewers. Our Movement Coordinators, Coumba Toure and Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan are also available for interviews to talk more about Pan-African efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Please reach out to our media team at to get more information about our campaigns or to schedule an interview with one of our movement coordinators.
**Categories:** Press release
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### [African Feminist Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery Statement](https://www.africansrising.org/african-feminist-post-covid-19-economic-recovery-statement/)
**Published:** July 9, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# African Feminist Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery Statement
*Preamble: African feminists have come together to reimagine the future of African political economies. This statement to the African Union envoys, who were appointed to mobilise international support for our economic recovery, contains a set of recommendations and asks the envoys to join us in re-thinking our economic development. If you identify as an*[ *African feminist*](https://awdf.org/the-african-feminist-charter/) *and agree with the recommendations we would like you to sign-on to the*[ *Statement*](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TEfy8nhZ-zO8ewYeVjXs2a6U97s18RfAa6K8hBOp7yo/viewform?ts=5ecfc2ae&edit_requested=true)*.*
#### **Dear Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Mr. Tidjane Thiam, Mr. Trevor Manuel and Mr. Benkhalfa Abderrahmane,**
We write this letter to you in your capacities as the Special Envoys that the African Union has mandated to mobilise international support to address the coronavirus pandemic in Africa. We are a constellation of African feminists who are steeped in pan-African visions for a liberated Africa. These visions enable us to dare to believe that there are ample solutions and resources to the many pandemics that our continent faces. We are part of various communities, formations, sectors and disciplines including law, feminist organising, fund mobilisation, economics, land and agrarian rights, health, cultural production, development studies, food sovereignty, tax justice, ecological work inter alia.
We need solutions and COVID-19 has provided us with an opportunity to reimagine African political economies. This moment requires a pan-African response that creates an enabling environment for people and movement led economic work, including but not limited to cooperative and solidarity economics, to be given the support and space to flourish. COVID-19 needs to be a turn-around point from orthodox laissez-faire models and overly financialised states. This crisis is an opportunity to dislodge structural inequality and re-frame the political economy which contributed to this tipping point. We have been actively working on, producing data and building ground up movements since structural adjustment. Most of us – like yourself – lived through Structural Adjustment Programs and the hollowed states that remained. The financial crisis of 2008 was an acute rupture of globalisation and a reminder that unfettered markets cannot be the primary arbiter of wealth and economic distribution. Our states in all their imperfection are the tangible entities where we reside, produce, consume and eventually will be laid to rest.
The credit crisis was enormous and pervasive, and it altered our world in ways we are still realising. Sadly though, any crisis can seem banal and even invisible. People adapt and come to accept the changes wrought by crisis. This cannot be the case here. The resilience of market logic has taken hold and flattened markets to the extent that economic orthodoxy and neo-liberal forms of production are viewed not just as coincidences of globalisation but rather the natural order of our universe. COVID-19 has flattened that universe and we have the chance to reframe state capacities and the draconian measures that they often use to enforce social order in a fragile time.
Initiatives like the African Charter for Popular Participation for Development, the UN New Agenda for Development of Africa vision 2020, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) have not yielded substantive dividends. If the sum total of all these previous initiatives has brought us to this moment, we need to rethink our options. We need a deeper re-orientation of African development which goes beyond COVID-19.
As Africa now moves towards raising increased financial support in response to the impacts of the pandemic, the weaknesses of dominant policy templates and development financing models must no longer compromise the autonomy of African states to effectively deliver the mandate of Africa’s people. African “growth” over the last twenty years has been accompanied by pervasive unemployment, whilst wealth and inequality gaps are now at their highest levels. Decades of reduced public spending has left millions without access to basic services such as healthcare, whilst the movement towards privatising those services and resources (including water and energy) further compromises equitable access as a result of basic services being commodified and subject to market rules and shareholder needs. Meanwhile, the tunnel visioned policy focus on industrial and export-orientated agriculture has failed to deliver food security for Africa. Additionally, the lack of investment in localised food systems that center food sovereignty has had detrimental impacts on African biodiversity and climate resilience.
The gender dimensions of prevailing policy models are still not fully acknowledged or considered, including how those models deepen women’s economic inequality by exploiting their labour inside and outside the home; invisible, poorly paid, unpaid, and insecure. As COVID-19 continues to move across the continent, the absence of social safety nets needed by women due to their greater fiscal precarity in the face of economic shocks has exposed the failures of a development trajectory currently prioritising productivity for growth over the wellbeing of African people. Indeed COVID-19 has made evident what feminists have long emphasised: that the profits made in economies and markets are subsidised by women’s unpaid care and domestic work–an essential service that even the current pandemic has failed to acknowledge and address in policy.
We have history on our shoulders which requires us to reflect strongly and honestly about the repercussions of continuing on this dogmatic debt track. We are soliciting funds while Africa has a net capital outflow of money. What posterity does this offer future generations? We are concerned about the forms and sources of finance and the accompanying conditionalities. In past generations these have increased our burden of unpaid work on African women. We have the feminist hope and expectations that your plans for this continent are in alignment with a progressive, forward looking vision. COVID-19 has shown us where our structural weaknesses are and history has shown us that old ways are not working.
We call on you to ensure that you create an open, inclusive and transparent process to shape how you undertake the work and interpret what your efforts at mobilising support produces. This process needs to move beyond just including ‘expert economists’ to also include groups which have been thus far marginalized by the current economic model. In light of this, we would like to begin a conversation with you. We want to hear your thoughts and vision for African countries, African economies, resource mobilisation and African peoples beyond COVID-19. We would like an audience with you to discuss this further, including through a webinar. There are more crises coming our way and we want to support co-creative futures thinking. Below is a set of recommendations we want to put forward as the first step in our engagement.
## Recommendations:
1. Acknowledge that all African constitutions guarantee the fundamental right to equality – and that this needs to underpin the vision and direction of any policy including economic and social policy around COVID-19 response and recovery. This necessarily means policy interventions and budgetary allocations that seek to reinforce rights for those most marginalised by current policies and thus more heavily affected by COVID-19 impacts including women broadly but also intersecting axes of structural marginalisation including economic status/class, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation and gender identity.
2. Localized food supply chains should be bolstered with monetary and resource support going directly to support small-holder farmers across Africa, the guardians of biodiversity, Indigenous seed, and land. Ministries of Agriculture across the continent should collaborate with the economic, climate, and food sovereignty movements across Africa to divest from industrialized agriculture and to support the implementation of agroecology, including the right of farmers to to save and share seed, in communal, national, regional and pan-African spaces. Additionally, the colonial legacy of resource extraction from Africa through export facing trade practices needs to be upended. In terms of food the insistence on monocropping for the export market has decreased the diversity of crops necessary for a balanced and nutritional diet in our own communities and has displaced Africans from their lands by giving millions of hectares of land to private enterprises by incentivizing the implementation of corporate-backed initiatives. This is despite the fact that it is small-holder and subsistence farmers across Africa who feed the majority of people in Africa and not corporations.
3. The outbreak of COVID-19 has demonstrated the clear link between health and environment. Thus, maintaining the integrity of Africa’s ecosystem while enabling communities to derive livelihoods and benefit from natural resources should be part of any economic recovery plan. Rather than focus on market based interventions to conservation, African governments need to prioritise conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity for the benefit of communities who are custodians of the resources and whose livelihoods are directly dependent on natural resources.
4. The role of the State has been consistently hollowed out since the introduction of structural adjustment programmes and requires reinvigoration, through the direct participation of African peoples charting the way, to be the guarantor of rights, and arbiter of socio-economic distribution and equitable access to social infrastructure. This necessitates the decommodification of, and institution of, basic universal access to land, water, food, healthcare, education, housing, sanitation, electricity and information technologies. Public-Private Partnerships have dangerously obscured the role of states and created undemocratic hierarchies of access resulting from user fees. Access to energy, education, transport and healthcare for example facilitate the social reproduction and survival of unemployed, working class and agrarian households in the absence of adequate state provisioning.
5. According to the ILO, [“informal employment is the main source of employment in Africa, accounting for 85.8 per cent of all employment” with “almost all of the agricultural sector in Africa \[being\] informal \[at\] 97.9 per cent”](https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---dcomm/documents/publication/wcms_626831.pdf). The informal economy, or rather the popular or horizon economy, is the engine of African markets. States must use this opportunity to re-orientate economic models and protections to recognise that African economies are predicated on this invisibilized work. This economy is treated as ‘adjacent’ or ‘informal’ primarily because it is largely driven by the labour of women. Measures like GDP and GNP are ineffective measures of the enterprise that occurs in this sector. Accordingly, all workers must be guaranteed a dignified wage, safety protections in their work space, and paid sick leave.
6. No turnaround in Africa’s socio-economic fortunes will happen without recognising the economic, social, political and cultural value of the care economy–where the provisioning of care goods and services to households and the economy is predominantly through women’s invisibilized, unpaid and domestic labour, but also in many forms of popular/horizon sector, migrant and public sector jobs that are precarious, badly paid and without labour protections. Governments have increased the burden on women by increasing reproductive care and domestic work, because they have consistently withdrawn from their internationally recognised human rights obligations to promote social rights and equity. The time is well overdue for policies that recognise the centrality of care work for health systems and the economy, meaning governments must roll out various support measures for a resilient care sector that does not rely on the exploitation of women in the home and in the workplace.
7. It is vital to reinforce prioritisation of government budgetary investment in social protections including quality and accessible social services for all populations. This is a decisive moment and opportunity for African states to not only rebuild their administrative and resource capacity to deliver social services, but also recover their standing in the eyes of African people.
8. It is necessary to consider responses that do not just seek to address direct impacts of COVID-19 but build the broader strength of health and social protection systems horizontally, acknowledging that this is fundamentally political, and about designing and sustaining systems for the wellbeing of the majority. There have been several epidemics and pandemics affecting the African continent and COVID-19 won’t be the last. In fact, the lack of health and research infrastructure for others, like HIV/AIDS and malaria, have become worryingly normalised. Furthermore, it needs to be stated clearly that outsourcing this work to philanthrocapitalists is a failed strategy and perpetuates a narrative that the African state is incapable of providing for African peoples. It further privileges white male philanthrocapitalists, vesting a few western voices with far more volume than entire African nations. They do not have an interest in systemic solutions because to achieve those solutions would require dislodging them from the centers of power they are invested in fortifying.
9. Patent protections and other intellectual property laws have further consolidated a commodified approach to health care in Africa. In recent memory is the fight for African peoples to be able to access ARVs, a fight that took millions of lives because the profit margins of corporations were put ahead of saving the lives of African peoples. We cannot afford to keep repeating the same mistakes perpetually. Knowledge cannot be a commodity, all vaccines and medicines related to COVID-19 and beyond must be universally accessible for all people, as should the related knowledge.
10. Beyond the request for debt moratoriums in response to COVID-19, debt cancellation should be a priority. Conditionalities surrounding financial assistance to the continent must also be rejected by African governments. Conditionalities will impact on the ability of states to deploy socially responsive policies such as those recommended above, and in particular terms that push for increased privatisation of key services (including further deregulations of private sector engagement), should be thoroughly critiqued and fought against by a united African front.
11. Increased Foreign Direct Investment should be solicited without the promise of tax breaks that effectively act as loopholes; multi / transnational companies making profits on African soil need to pay their dues for the needs of African people first, before their shareholders. Only by pursuing and enforcing a progressive tax policy that targets transnational corporations in particular will the African tax deficit be addressed. This will be critical for African revenue raising if economic recovery from COVID-19 beyond the short and medium term is to be realised, and our external debt reliance is to be decreased.
12. One of the impulses of neo-liberal economics is to treat African peoples as collateral in economic processes and negotiations. The needs of African communities and the sustainable use of natural resources (ever more important in this rapidly deepening climate crises) continue to be subordinated to make way for development plans that prioritise short term gain at the expense of the earth and African peoples well-being in the short, medium, and longer term. Because African communities are the custodians of the land and environment, those same communities must be able to veto any finance or development projects being proposed. Indeed all Africans should be informed and provide prior consent to any consultation or large scale policy process.
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### [Joint Statement: Civil Society Calls for the Unconditional and Immediate Release of the Gaza-18 Election Party Delegates](https://www.africansrising.org/joint-statement-civil-society-calls-for-the-unconditional-and-immediate-release-of-the-gaza-18-election-party-delegates/)
**Published:** November 20, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
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# Joint Statement: Civil Society Calls for the Unconditional and Immediate Release of the Gaza-18 Election Party Delegates
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) November 20, 2019
### Civil Society Calls for the Unconditional and Immediate Release of the Gaza-18 Election Party Delegates
The undersigned civil society organizations strongly condemn the poor conditions of detention and ill-treatment of 18 election observers from the opposition New Democracy (ND) party in Guija district. The 18 were arrested by the Mozambican authorities in Chokwe district, Gaza province, while they were monitoring the voting process of the Mozambican general elections held on 15 October 2019.
We strongly urge the Mozambican government to immediately and unconditionally release them.
**Adelino da Silva Jr., Jeremias P. Ngovene, Nelson J. Tivane, Joaquim A. Mula, Moisés A. Ubisse, Isac M. Mapsanganhe, Castro L. Mafudza, Chaulidio J. Buque, Efigénia V. Monjane, Hélio A. Cuinica, Sousa F. Castiano, Rickson F. Sitoe, Zaida A. Sitoe, Ivone P. Chovene, Sónia H. Chovele, Nelson A. Cucunha, Assumina J. Nhazimo, and Quelda V. Chivambo** were detained on October 15, at various polling stations while monitoring polling stations as delegates of a party contesting the provincial elections in Gaza province.
Around 7.00am on 15 October, the local Electoral Administration Technical Secretariat (STAE) director in Chokwe, Mr Estêvão Chaguala, flanked by members of the police force, visited polling stations and confiscated credentials which allowed delegates from the ND party to observe elections alleging that the documents were false. According to the New Democracy party, the National Electoral Commission confirmed to the party delegates that on 14 October the competent electoral body gave 216 out of 282 credentials for delegates that it had requested but the 18 arrested were part of the 216 approved delegates.
Following their arrest, the police took them to the neighbouring Guija district penitentiary where they remain incarcerated. According to family’s report, they have been questioned without lawyers, denied any visits, including family visits and forced to confess to wrongdoing. Sources who were able to gain access to the detainees, say they are kept in inhumane conditions, held in extremely overcrowded cells, and forced to perform all their ablutions in the same cell. Six of the detainees are students who have been missing their lectures and are likely to miss their final exams and completion of the academic year. Seven of them are mothers and fathers who have been deprived from seeing their children and spouses.
The detention of the 18 is part of a growing trend of suppression of the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association and displays contempt for accountability mechanisms, made glaringly salient during the election season. Gaza is the same province where, on 7 October, just a week before the election day, members of the riot police unlawfully shot dead in broad daylight Anastácio Matavele, a prominent civil society leader, as he left an election monitoring training session. In 44 days of what has been the most violent election 44 people were killed in election related circumstances averaging one death per day.
We hereby urge the Mozambican authorities to immediately and unconditionally release the 18 delegates. Mozambique has binding national, regional and international obligations to respect, protect, promote and fulfil civil and political rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights, and the African Charter of Human and People’s Rights.
Ableejay Hope Foundation (Omega Jimmy)
Activista Moçambique
AFRICTIVISTES – The League of African Bloggers and Cyber activists for Democracy
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity
African Youth Political Congress AYOPOCO
Amnesty International
Botswana Young Men Association
CDD – Centro para Democracia e Desenvolvimento
CIVICUS
FJLP – Federação dos Jornalistas de Língua Portuguesa
FORCOM – Fórum das Rádios Comunitárias de Moçambique
Freedom House
Friends of Angola
GEARS Initiative, Zambia
LUCHA RDC
Mudar-Viana, Angola
Núcleo Belas em Acção, Angola
OMUNGA
Parlamento Juvenil
PLACA, Angola
Projecto AGIR, Angola
Rede Terra
SALC – Southern Africa Ligitation Centre
SIASA Place
Solidariedade Moçambique
Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network
Vanguard Africa
Yoner Liberia – Youth Network for Reform
WLSA – Women and Law in Southern Africa
World Assembly of Youth WAY
### Call to Action
We would be glad if you could:
- Share the statement on your social media using infographic here attached and #Free18Mz #Gaza18
- Share the statement with the Angolan High Commissioner in your country or your Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Key social media targets:
1. President Filipe Nyusi, Facebook @NyusiConfioemti, Twitter @FNyusi
2. UN Special Mechanisms, Twitter @DavidKaye ; @UNHumanRights and @UN\_SPExperts
3. Mozambican Parliament, Twitter @ParlamentoMoz
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### [A Campanha do Povo](https://www.africansrising.org/a-campanha-do-povo/)
**Published:** October 30, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# A Campanha do Povo
[Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/author/mauricesam/) October 30, 2019
ÚNICA ACÇÃO, UM POVO, ÚNICA VOZ!
O Africans Rising pela Justiça, Paz e Dignidade esta a lançar uma nova campanha designada “[A Campanha do Povo](https://forms.gle/FKC8sg1bDhdmeSNm8)”, que destaca os desafios e triunfos da comunidade em todo o continente africano e em todo o mundo.
[](http://www.africans-rising.org/ar-organisation-sign-up/)
[A Campanha do Povo](https://forms.gle/bd6g79JVoDwRf98o9) tem como objectivo reunir comunidades em todo o continente e na diáspora através de acções, mobilização de massas para falar sobre as questões que comprometem o bem-estar de todos os cidadãos do continente africano e priva-os de seu direito de viver uma vida próspera.
[A Campanha do Povo](https://forms.gle/bd6g79JVoDwRf98o9) pretende impulsionar uma frente unificada de acções no continente com “ÚNICA ACÇÃO, UM POVO e ÚNICA VOZ”. Nós o povo, a sociedade civil, organizações, movimentos, líderes comunitários, académicos, intelectuais, artistas e activistas temos a obrigação de esclarecer as questões mais importantes que se opõem às nossas liberdades e nosso direito em busca de uma vida de paz sustentável, justiça social e dignidade humana no continente africano e entre africanos na diáspora.
Incentivamos as organizações a participarem na Campanha do Povo e a defender a dignidade humana por meio de palestras e fóruns, comícios, arrecadação de recursos, concertos e realização de actividades online e offline para elevar o perfil dos problemas que mais nos interessam. Nossa primeira acção na Campanha do Povo será acolher encontros regionais na Nigéria e na RDC para discutir em torno da juventude africana no desenvolvimento global e convidamos-lhe a participar localmente ou on-line no dia 30 de Novembro. Para mais informações sobre nossos próximos eventos, visite nosso site e siga-nos no Facebook e Twitter.
Como parte da Campanha do Povo, o Africans Rising quer ouvir directamente de seus membros e continuar responsável em seu trabalho e visão para o continente africano; portanto, selecionaremos coordenadores para implementar actividades a nível dos países para organização de actividades a nível base em 2020. Esses líderes selecionados trabalharão ao lado de nossos coordenadores regionais em todo o continente. Incentivamos-lhe a nomear um coordenador representante de seu país. Nas semanas seguintes, o Africans Rising anunciará os dois candidatos selecionados por país que se juntarão à nossa iniciativa de orientação.
O Africans Rising tem presença em mais de 40 países no continente africano, em mais de 350 organizações em todo o continente em nossa rede e continua a criar parcerias com várias entidades e instituições que representam paz, justiça, humanidade e dignidade. Com a Campanha do Povo, convidamos-lhe a fazer parte de nossa ampla e crescente rede que oferece aos membros uma variedade de oportunidades para aprender e desenvolver por meio de orientação, habilidades de liderança, acesso à mídia, treinamento profissional e uma plataforma internacional. Junte-se hoje!
“O momento actual da história nos convida a intensificar nossos esforços rumo a uma maior democracia, maior igualdade e erradicação das múltiplas injustiças que nosso povo enfrenta em todo o continente” (Africans Rising).
**ACÇÕES DE SEGUIMENTO**
1. Preencha o formulário (novo) *“*[A Campanha do Povo](https://forms.gle/FKC8sg1bDhdmeSNm8)”
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**Published:** September 6, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
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**[“Renewable Energies Projects in Africa” Presented at Divest/Invest Financing the Future 2019 edition](//www.slideshare.net/DavidTakor/renewable-energies-projects-in-africa ""Renewable Energies Projects in Africa" Presented at Divest/Invest Financing the Future 2019 edition")**
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**Published:** January 2, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** We are seeking for an experienced Communication and Media Coordinator to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
**Content:**
We are seeking an experienced Communication and Media Coordinator to support our mission to foster an Africa-wide solidarity. An Africans Rising’s communication lead must think outside of the box to amplify the myriad of stories that our members and partners strive to share globally beyond the conventional borders. If you have what it takes to reimagine communicating for a pan-African movement then you should consider this position.
## **Key deliverables:**
- Devising a comprehensive communications and media strategy for Africans Rising, along with an execution plan and benchmarks.
- Preparing and issuing press/media releases for Africans Rising actions and activities
- Arranging media engagement opportunities for Africans Rising’s leadership and members to raise the movement’s public
- Preparing, commissioning and coordinating media content in the form of opinion pieces, articles, blogs and other content
- Devising media strategies for specific Africans Rising and members campaigns.
- Devising a communication guide for the movement leadership, staff and members.
- Work collaboratively with partners, members and supporters of Africans Rising as well as their media teams to prepare and deliver information about Africans Rising’s collaborative content.
- Provide a weekly summary of media placements/mentions for Africans Rising in traditional and Social Media platforms.
- Coordinate the production of monthly or quarterly Newsletter.
- Develop a comprehensive database of media contacts across the continent and globally.
- Coordinate teams of volunteers for various campaigns.
- Carry out any other duty assigned by the movement coordinators.
## Qualifications & Attributes
You should have a primary qualification in communication & New Media, social sciences, political science, international relations, journalism, or any other relevant fields. While the usual tertiary qualifications and some demonstrable track record within the broad definition of civil society are desirable, the key attributes for the role include:
- A deep personal resonance with the Kilimanjaro Declaration
- An abiding passion for the idea and energy for the work of building a non-traditional Pan-African movement of the future
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, flexibly and effectively in a small, dynamic team as well as a large diverse group
- A track record and professional experience working in the human rights arena at any level
- Excellent oral and written communication in English and at least one other widely used language on the continent, specifically: Arabic or French or Kiswahili or Portuguese
- It’s a given that you will have brilliant public speaking skills, are active on social media and are passionate about new encounters
## Application Process
All you have to do is prepare a cover letter (500 words) detailing why you’re the ideal candidate for the role. Kindly add a list of your current social media profiles at the end of this cover and attach a comprehensive CV, including references.
–> Mail the application package to
## Remuneration
2000 – 2500 USD per month
## Location
Community | Home | Virtual
## Duration
Africans Rising is a nascent movement and as such, we require a minimum one-year commitment period.
## Closing Date
We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Apply now!
## Terms and Conditions
Please check your application and make sure that you do meet all the essential criteria listed above.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, if you have not heard from us within three (4) weeks after submitting your application, please consider that you were unsuccessful.
Africans Rising reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
Africans Rising reserves the right to accept applications until the post is filled.
For more information on the role contact details below;
Traumaine Govender, Ms.
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**Published:** January 2, 2019
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** The role will suit a methodical individual with experience in working with all types of large and small donors. You have the ability to attend to the multitude of details and administration required to successfully maintain existing grants, seek and secure new grants and, build powerful relationships with a range of donors and funders.
**Content:**
The Fundraising Coordinator is key to ensuring the overall financial sustainability of *Africans Rising.* The role will suit a methodical individual with experience in working with all types of large and small donors. You have the ability to attend to the multitude of details and administration required to successfully maintain existing grants, seek and secure new grants and, build powerful relationships with a range of donors and funders.You subscribe to the [*Vision* ](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/vision/)to become a fully African funded entity within five years and, understand the critical importance of building a large base of individuals willing to contribute regular amounts to the movement, for its work of creating the #AfricaWeWant
You relish the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse, geographically dispersed team working to build the *Pan-African civil society movement of the future.*
## Key deliverables for this role:
- Manage all current grants, ensuring unimpeachable compliance
- Prepare, consult, finalise, submit and, follow-up with all current funding applications for *Africans Rising*
- Develop leads, finalise and submit new concepts, proposals & grant applications
- Co-create a powerful programme to build the individual giving and volunteerism for *Africans Rising*
- Finalise the development of the current draft sustainability strategy for the movement
- Improve and maintain the current donor database of the movement
- Ensure all internal and external compliance requirements, are maintained, improved and exceeded.
- Maintain and improve the current internal reporting on fundraising
- Add value to existing commercial, private sector and social enterprise sector partnerships for income growth of *Africans Rising*
## Qualifications & Attributes
You should have a tertiary qualification in social science, political science, international relations, journalism, or any other relevant field. While the tertiary qualifications are important, a demonstrable track record counts for more.
The key attributes for this role include:
- A deep personal resonance with the [*Kilimanjaro Declaration*](http://www.africans-rising.org/www/the-kilimanjaro-declaration/)
- An abiding passion for the idea and the required energy for the work of building a non-traditional Pan-African movement of the future
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, flexibly and effectively in a small, dynamic team as well as a large diverse group,
- A track record and professional experience in a fundraising role at any level
- Excellent oral and written English language skills
- Fluency in Arabic or French or Kiswahili or Portuguese would be a distinct advantage
## Application
Prepare a cover letter (of around 500 words) detailing why you’re the ideal candidate for this challenging role. Your ability to reference our current public documents related to sustainability of the movement would considerably improve your chances of joining the Operational Team
A comprehensive CV, including at least three references
Mail the entire package to workwith@africans-rising.org with the subject line: ***Application | Fundraising Coordinator***
## Remuneration
2000 – 2500 USD Monthly
## Duration
*Africans Rising* is a nascent movement and as such, we require a minimum one-year commitment period from you. Of course, if you’re great at your job and work well in the Operational Team, there is always room to grow.
## Location
We are building a lean, agile and robust movement and accordingly, you have the choice to work virtually from any location in the world; or you’re welcome to join current operational team members who are based in Nairobi, Banjul, Johannesburg, Durban, Tunis or Accra.
## Closing Date
We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Apply now!
For more information, please reach out to Jesh Latchman on jesh@africans-rising.org; or send your query to workwith@africans-rising.org
## Terms and Conditions
Please only apply if you have experience in the Key Deliverables and, you possess the required Qualifications & Attributes.
DO NOT send qualifications etc. in the initial application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to accept applications until the post is filled.
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time or not make an appointment.
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### [Togo : retour de la terreur dans la ville de Sokodé et environs](https://www.africansrising.org/togo-retour-de-la-terreur-dans-la-ville-de-sokode-et-environs/)
**Published:** October 31, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
***Maintenues en état de siège depuis le soulèvement populaire du 19 août 2017, la ville de Sokodé et environs connaissent en cette fin du mois d’octobre 2018, une recrudescence des expéditions punitives. Les violences à l’endroit des populations reprennent de l’ampleur dans ces localités. La situation devient de plus en plus préoccupante et inquiétante. Incendie, vandalisme, bastonnades et tirs à arme de guerre en pleine nuit sont devenus le quotidien des habitants de la ville. Ils sont sous le choc et vivent permanemment dans la peur. Les témoignages sont poignants. Les appels au secours se multiplient.* **Récurrence de la violence militaire à Sokodé et environs**
Depuis quelques jours, l’ambiance est de plus en plus tendue à Sokodé et dans d’autres localités de la Région centrale du Togo. On a assisté, en l’espace de quelques jours, à une succession d’évènements aussi inquiétants que révoltants. Déjà dans la nuit du 14 au 15 octobre 2018, le responsable local du Parti National Panafricain (PNP) a été violenté à son domicile à Tchamba, par des individus non identifiés, qui visiblement voulait faire la peau à l’opposant. Grièvement blessé, il fut conduit en urgence dans une structure sanitaire et actuellement en soins intensifs. Un jour plus tard, dans la nuit du 15 au 16 octobre 2018, le point focal de l’Alliance Nationale pour le Changement (ANC) à Kara a, lui aussi, fait l’objet de violences et de passage à tabac par un groupe d’individus, qui ont saccagé son domicile.
Dans la soirée du 24 octobre 2018, le quartier abritant le siège du PNP à Sokodé a été encerclé par des éléments des forces de l’ordre et de sécurité lourdement armés, qui pour favoriser la re-peinture dudit siège par une autre couleur que celle qu’arbore habituellement le parti.
Pour provoquer une réaction de la population, dans la nuit du 26 au 27 octobre 2018, le siège du parti politique Union pour la République (UNIR) sis à Didaourè à Sokodé, a été endommagé par un incendie d’origine criminelle, provoquant de nombreux dégâts selon un communiqué en date du 27 octobre 2018 rendu public par ce parti.
Dans la foulée, la soldatesque de Faure Gnassingbé est passée à l’action en faisant régner une terreur indescriptible dans cette localité. Dans la nuit du dimanche 28 octobre 2018, les armes ont crépité dans la ville de Sokodé où la présence militaire aurait été renforcée la veille. Les tirs ont notamment été entendus dans le quartier Kouloundè et à Kparatao, le village d’origine du président du Parti national panafricain (PNP), TikpiAtchadam. « *Kouloundè est encerclé depuis hier. Nous sommes enfermés dans nos chambres présentement. J’entendais les crépitements de balles depuis ma cachette. Les tirs n’étaient pas loin de chez moi* », confiait un habitant qui vivait « en live » ces évènements. Pour ce qui est des bévues militaires à Kparatoa, il faut noter que les hommes en treillis ont tenu en respect cette population dans la nuit en tirant des coups de fusil dans tous les sens et en l’air. La statuette de la communauté a été criblée de balle dont les impacts sont toujours visibles.
Comme si cela ne suffisait pas, les militaires sont revenus le lendemain dans certains quartiers de la ville de Sokodé, avec le même mode opératoire. Les balles ont encore crépité toute la nuit du 29 au 30 octobre 2018, notamment dans le quartier Kpangalam, créant une psychose générale dans la ville.
« *Il faut noter que 72 heures, après que le nouveau siège de PNP soit repeint nuitamment sous bonne garde des militaires, le siège du parti UNIR situé dans le même quartier(*kouloundé*) a subi un incendie à l’aube de samedi. Pour l’heure l’origine de cet incendie est inconnue. Mais dans la journée de ce samedi l’on a assisté à l’arrivée de quelques Jeeps militaires venus du Nord remplis de militaires venus en renfort à ceux existants. Dans la nuit de ce samedi toute la ville a été envahie par les militaires, renvoyant et bastonnant les populations sans pitié. Très vite la ville est devenue silencieuse. C’est avec la peur au ventre que les uns et les autres se réveillèrent le dimanche avec pour soucis de quoi les prochaines heures seront faites. Dans la journée, tout se passait bien mais déjà vers 20h, le scénario de la vielle a repris, cette fois ci avec des jets de grenades lacrymogènes et des tirs de fusil en désordre en l’air surtout à kouloundé et ses environs et à Kparatao où le statut (*représentant un guerrier*) a été mitraillé. Les impacts de balles sont toujours visibles. Dans la journée de lundi la ville était calme. Les exactions ont repris de nouveau la nuit tombante avec les nombreux militaires patrouillant dans tous les coins de la ville. Mais cette fois ci c’est le quartier Kpangalam qui a été la cible des tirs de fusils en l’air jusqu’à 3 heures du matin. Actuellement chacun vaque librement à ses activités ne sachant pas à quoi il sera mangé la nuit »,* confie un habitant de Sokodé
**Il faut sauver Sokodé…**
Pour l’instant, le gouvernement affiche un silence presque complice devant les exactions commises par les militaires sur les populations. Seuls les opposants ont appelé les populations au calme et à ne pas répondre aux provocations. TikpiAtchadam, quant à lui lance un appel à l’endroit de la CEDEAO. « *Fidèle à notre stratégie de non-violence, nous continuons de demander aux populations de ne pas céder à ces provocations et de garder leur calme. Notre curiosité reste totale, s’agissant de l’indifférence totale et du silence trop éloquent du Commandant en Chef des forces armées togolaises sur ces évènements d’une gravité extrême et sur le retour de l’armée dans les casernes. En ce jour du 29 octobre 2018, nous prenons à témoin la CEDEAO, l’UA, tous les diplomates accrédités dans notre pays ainsi que toute la communauté internationale sur la situation qui prévaut au Togo. Ils doivent, au-delà des condamnations de principe, prendre des mesures adéquates contre ce régime pyromane dont les actes pourraient réduire à néant les efforts déjà réalisés dans les autres Etats de la Région Ouest africaine* », a-t-il souhaité.
Mais la psychose est totale dans cette ville, qui souffre le martyr depuis plusieurs mois. Les populations ne savent plus à quel saint se vouer. Elles ont le sentiment de subir des représailles par rapport à leur engagement contre le régime de Faure Gnassingbé. « *Cette situation est prévisible. D’abord c’est le siège du PNP qui a fait l’objet de vandalisme. Ensuite, il y a eu l’incendie du parti UNIR, probablement provoqué par les éléments du régime. Et comme le recensement a été un fiasco à Sokodé, le régime a voulu se venger* », pense un habitant.
« *Nous sommes laissés à nous-mêmes. Depuis quelques jours, nous n’arrivons plus à fermer les yeux. Nous sommes obligés de nos cacher sous nos lits pour éviter des balles perdues, car en pleine nuit, nous sommes habituellement envahis par les militaires qui prennent le vilain plaisir de tirer à balles réelles sur tout se qui bouge. Nos enfants pleurent constamment. Qu’avons-nous fait pour mériter tout cela ? Où est donc cette communauté internationale qui veut régler nos problèmes ? Il n’y a personne pour nous protéger ? Ou bien ce sont les cadavres qui irons voter ? La situation est extrêmement grave et délétère. Nous ne pouvons plus vivre dans ces conditions. Nous sommes des êtres humains aussi. Assez c’est assez* », peste un habitant de Sokodé très remonté après ces évènements.
Avec les nouveaux développements survenus dans la crise togolaise avec comme point d’orgue les massives violations commises à Sokodé par la soldatesque de Faure Gnassingbé, sans raison apparente, il est donc clair que le pouvoir de Lomé a fait l’option du chaos. Plus inquiétant est la passivité presque incompréhensible de la communauté internationale qui se tait face à ces horreurs.
ShalomAmetokpo
**Categories:** COUNTRIES
**Tags:** Togo
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### [The Coordinating Collective Electoral Roll](https://www.africansrising.org/electoral-roll-2018/)
**Published:** October 30, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
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### [La "réélection" de Paul Biya et l'intégration africaine](https://www.africansrising.org/paul-biyas-re-election-and-african-integration/)
**Published:** October 29, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Paul Biya a récemment remporté son septième mandat. Âgé de 85 ans, Paul Biya est président du Cameroun depuis 1982. Malgré les horribles violations des droits de l’homme que le gouvernement camerounais inflige à ses propres citoyens, les États-Unis ont décidé de publier une [déclaration](https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2018/10/286815.htm?fbclid=IwAR3E_QRFwGBt-AlwJZ2CMXW5-yQ-3w7UNZXl9NSq5ULm0uFrGoVxYMpXyZI) félicitant le Cameroun pour avoir organisé des “élections largement pacifiques”. Le même communiqué concluait : “avec la conclusion de l’élection présidentielle, les États-Unis encouragent fortement les deux parties impliquées dans le conflit affectant les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest du Cameroun à se concentrer sur la résolution des différends par le biais d’un dialogue pacifique et à permettre un accès sans entrave aux travailleurs humanitaires”. En d’autres termes, les États-Unis reconnaissent l’existence d’un conflit au Cameroun, mais refusent d’en imputer officiellement la responsabilité à M. Biya. L’Union européenne a adopté une position similaire en [exhortant](https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/eu-urges-cameroon-president-elect-to-unite-country-20181025) Biya à unifier son pays, bien que le gouvernement de Biya soit la raison même de la désunion du Cameroun.
Le président ghanéen Nana Akufo-Addo [a récemment déclaré](https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/No-peace-stability-no-African-unity-Akufo-Addo-695469) que les efforts “d’intégration du continent seront affectés négativement si les pays africains continuent à lutter contre les problèmes de sécurité humaine auxquels sont confrontés leurs peuples”. Le président Akufo-Addo a raison, mais comment les gouvernements africains peuvent-ils s’entraider pour relever ces défis si les dirigeants du continent adoptent la même position que les États-Unis et l’Union européenne ? Cette position consiste à reconnaître l’existence de problèmes politiques sur le continent sans pour autant condamner ou prendre des mesures à l’encontre des personnes responsables de ces problèmes. Par exemple, le président Akufo-Addo s’est impliqué dans les troubles politiques actuels au Togo en jouant le rôle de médiateur entre le gouvernement togolais et l’opposition. Ce dialogue a été inefficace parce que le gouvernement lui-même est le problème et que la seule véritable solution aux problèmes du Togo est de voir Faure Gnassingbé quitter ses fonctions, mais le président Akufo-Addo et d’autres dirigeants régionaux d’Afrique de l’Ouest ont refusé d’exiger cela de Faure, de sorte que la crise du Togo perdure et que davantage de Togolais continuent de souffrir. De même, la seule solution aux problèmes politiques du Cameroun est de mettre fin à la dictature de Biya, mais les gouvernements africains s’efforcent de résoudre les problèmes du Cameroun, de sorte que la crise perdure et que de nombreux Camerounais en meurent.
Au début de l’année, le gouvernement du Botswana a publié une [déclaration](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-congo-politics-botswana/botswana-blames-congos-humanitarian-crisis-on-kabila-idUSKCN1GA26I) critiquant Joseph Kabila pour les troubles en République démocratique du Congo, mais les gouvernements africains sont généralement très hésitants à s’exprimer contre d’autres gouvernements sur le continent et c’est l’une des raisons pour lesquelles la situation au Cameroun est devenue aussi mauvaise qu’elle l’est devenue. Les images montrant des soldats camerounais exécutant des femmes et des enfants ont attiré l [‘attention de la communauté internationale](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/13/video-shows-cameroon-army-executing-women-and-children-amnesty), mais les autres gouvernements africains n’ont guère manifesté d’indignation ou de condamnation. En effet, les autres gouvernements africains ont décidé de rester les bras croisés alors que des femmes et des enfants sans défense sont massacrés au Cameroun. Biya est encouragé à poursuivre ses actions non seulement parce qu’il bénéficie du soutien des gouvernements occidentaux, mais aussi parce qu’il profite du silence des autres gouvernements africains.
La[ déclaration de](https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/african-union-urges-restraint-in-cameroon-vote-spat-20181010) l’Union africaine concernant les élections au Cameroun était un appel à la retenue, mais l’Union africaine aurait plutôt dû appeler Biya à se retirer en raison des abus qu’il a infligés à ses propres citoyens. Le président Akufo-Addo a raison de souligner que l’intégration sera affectée négativement par les défis auxquels sont confrontés les pays africains. La solution réside dans le fait que les gouvernements africains qui prennent au sérieux l’intégration et l’unité ne peuvent plus rester silencieux face aux dirigeants du continent qui abusent de leur pouvoir et exploitent leur peuple.
– Dwayne Wong Omowale
**Categories:** Elections
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### [Africans Rising lance le programme « Activisme à l'ère numérique »](https://www.africansrising.org/africans-rising-activism-in-the-internet-era-programme/)
**Published:** October 25, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Excerpt:** L'internet a révolutionné la façon dont les gens s'organisent dans le monde entier pour exiger la responsabilité, l'égalité et le respect de leurs droits. Il est désormais de notre devoir à tous d'apprendre à protéger nos droits numériques qui continuent d'être bafoués sur tout le continent.
**Content:**
Nous lancerons l’édition pilote du programme de formation d’Africans Rising sur la **sécurité numérique** en novembre prochain. Internet a révolutionné la façon dont les gens s’organisent dans le monde entier pour exiger la responsabilité, l’égalité et le respect de leurs droits. Sur le continent africain, bien que l’on puisse souligner le rôle positif joué par l’internet pour permettre aux citoyens de s’exprimer, les gouvernements déploient des efforts inquiétants pour porter atteinte à la liberté d’expression et à l’accès à l’information des citoyens. Nous avons été témoins d’une surveillance gouvernementale croissante, de la mise en place absurde de taxes sur les utilisateurs de médias sociaux, de fermetures généralisées d’Internet et de la détention arbitraire d’activistes qui expriment audacieusement leurs opinions en ligne. Il est désormais de notre devoir à tous d’apprendre à protéger nos droits numériques qui continuent d’être violés sur tout le continent.
Avec le programme Activism in the Digital Era, Africans Rising vise à soutenir les activistes africains en renforçant leur résilience numérique et en les dotant d’outils techniques et de ressources pour sauvegarder leur espace numérique. Dans le cadre de ce programme d’une semaine, les activistes recevront une formation intensive sur la sécurité numérique et rencontreront certains des activistes les plus tactiques du continent. Le programme offrira un espace de coapprentissage et de collaboration sur la manière d’utiliser efficacement l’internet pour faire progresser les droits de l’homme, la démocratie et la responsabilité. Les participants sélectionnés seront formés à la **sécurité numérique**, à la **culture numérique**, aux **modèles de menace et aux contre-mesures,** ainsi qu’à l’**anonymat en ligne**. Ils recevront également les ressources nécessaires pour assurer leur sécurité en ligne tout en poursuivant leur travail d’activisme.
La formation se déroulera en deux modules : Français et Anglais. La session française débutera du **21 au 24 novembre 2018** et la session anglaise du **26 au 29 novembre 2018**. La formation se déroulera à Arusha, en Tanzanie, et les participants seront hébergés au Centre de formation à la coopération au développement de la SEP (MS-TCDC).
Pour vous inscrire au programme “Le militantisme à l’ère d’Internet”, veuillez remplir le formulaire suivant **[ce formulaire](https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1CKXXazrNLpKuS4adjwxSSDlxLS2s69COKHLA-ZCCFyo/edit?ts=5bcfc675)** avant le **5 novembre** 2018.
Les candidats retenus seront informés au plus tard le 10 novembre 2018.
**Remarques particulières :**
Africans Rising couvrira les frais de formation et d’hébergement des stagiaires.
Africans Rising ne couvrira pas les frais de voyage en Tanzanie mais prendra en charge le transport terrestre de l’aéroport du Kilimandjaro au MS-TCDC.
**Categories:** News and Media, Press release
**Tags:** #anticorruption #anticorruptionsquad #independent #activism
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### [Afrophobia in South Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/afrophobiasouthafrica/)
**Published:** July 27, 2018
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
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# Afrophobia in South Africa
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### [AR Media Release - Kenya HRC August 2017](https://www.africansrising.org/ar-media-release-kenya-hrc-august-2017/)
**Published:** August 16, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
16 August, 2017
Hon. Fred Matiangi,
Ag. Cabinet Secretary,
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Kenya
Africans Rising, a Pan-African Movement of people and organizations, working for justice, peace and dignity, and guided by the Kilimanjaro Declaration, strongly condemns the decision by the NGO Coordination Bureau to arbitrarily de-register the Kenya Human Rights Commission and African Centre for Governance.
The action by the NGO Coordination Bureau violates the constitution of Kenya and various AU and UN HUMAN rights covenants and standards. Given the current political climate, the reasons given for the de-registration of these two institutions are clearly a thinly veiled attempt to disrupt the work that they are involved in.
The two organizations are known both nationally and internationally for their commitment to democratic and transparent governance and the rule of law. The KHRC is Kenya’s oldest NGO having been registered in 1991. AFRICOG has been an active player on the fight against corruption. To deny them to operate legally is to deny them the right of association and the opportunity to openly contribute to the fight against corruption and impunity.
We strongly urge your office to override this decision by the NGO Coordination Bureau and restore the registration of the two organizations as soon as possible. The aftermath of the elections has been stormy and this new development does not inspire national and international confidence in the newly elected National Government of President Elect Uhuru Kenyatta.
Acting to restore the registration of the Kenya Human Rights Commission and African Centre for Governance as soon as possible is a step forward to the promotion of human rights and the rule of law.
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**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# Ongoing Campaign
Borderless Africa -
Campaign for a free Movement
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# Who we Are
Pan-African Movement of Individuals and Organisations
[Join the Movement](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
# What We do
working for unity, justice, peace and dignity.
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The overall vision of the movement is outlined in the vision document, the [Kilimanjaro Declaration](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/), which was adopted when the movement was founded and revised by members at the Pan-African Movement Assembly.
##### our mission as defined in the
## [Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/passer-a-laction/la-declaration-du-kilimandjaro/)
### Civic Spaces
Expanding space for civic and political education, political action and resisting internal and external forces who advance an agenda of exploiting and excluding Africans.
### Reparations
Demanding reparative justice that allows Africa to recover from the devastating effects of slavery, colonisation, neo-colonisation and climate change.
### Economic justice
Focusing our struggles on the well-being and dignity of our people in the economic and socio-political development that guarantees the rights of African people.
### Ethical Governance
Demanding ethical governance, an end to abuse of power and theft of public resources; and rights of African people to freedom of speech, organising and political association.
### Fight against slavery
Fighting against all forms of human trafficking, modern-day slavery and discrimination based on work and descent.
### Gender Justice
Fighting for gender justice across Africa to end centuries of patriarchy, sexism and misogyny.
### Climate Justice
Demanding for ecological justice.
### African Unity
Actualising African Unity, a borderless Africa with one currency, free movement of people, goods and services and the total liberation of our people.
## OUR Programs
### Campaigns and Advocacy
Broad continental and global campaigns on the mandate areas under the Kilimanjaro Declaration. These campaigns and advocacy actions are implemented with member movements, activists and organisations at national, sub-regional and continental…
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### Movement Building and Support
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### Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
Africans Rising leverages its numbers as the largest Pan-African movement to mobilise and build solidarity among African people both in the continent and the diaspora. Our biggest annual mobilisation is the African Liberation Week that is the week of 25th May commemorating…
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#### As we move forward, Africans Rising remains an authentic concept with immeasurable possibilities and I remain committed to helping the cause in every possible capacity. Our community is strong and vibrant, and together we will continue our efforts to work towards Justice, Peace and Dignity.
### Kumi Naidoo
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### [AAMA](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/aama/)
**Published:** March 16, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# AAMA
## ALL AFRICAN
MOVEMENT ASSEMBLY
[ 2026 AAMA REGISTRATION ](https://management.africansrising.org/)
## About AAMA
### The All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) is the largest gathering of African Movements, Activists and human rights defenders
A people’s platform, it provides the opportunity to assess our collective mandate as Africans in our quest for unity, justice, peace, and dignity; an opportunity to reconnect, ask deep questions about the African situation, take stock and re-strategise on ways forward.
## Context
Africa is experiencing a challenging global period characterised by political instability, economic pressure, the climate crisis and intensifying global power struggles. On our continent, democracy is weakening, conflicts are escalating, poverty is increasing, and those who are central to Africa’s future continue to be marginalised.
Since 2020, several military coups and authoritarian regimes, particularly in West and Central Africa, have restricted civic freedoms and undermined public confidence in state institutions. At the same time, ongoing conflicts and insecurity have made daily life unsafe for millions. The African continent is facing serious economic challenges, while others are competing for our resources and minerals. Climate change is also resulting in floods, droughts and cyclones that threaten food production and livelihoods.
In response to these realities, the **All-African Movements Assembly** (AAMA) offers African movements a shared, people-led platform where they can come together to confront challenges collectively, strengthen solidarity and organise across national borders to create a unified, just African future.
## AAMA 2026
The purpose of the 2026 AAMA is to serve as a continental convening where African movements come together not just to organise and define but start working towards the building of the Africa we all envision: a ****united****, just, peaceful, and dignified continent rooted in people’s power.
This will also serve as the space for participants to re-imagine and construct alternatives, positioning their works to be solution-oriented towards the challenges we are facing across the continent, also in our pursuit of shaping Africa’s future.
[ STAY TUNED ](#)
## Previous Editions
The [first edition](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/) was held in 2022 in Arusha, Tanzania. It brought together more than 600 movement representatives, activists, Pan-Africanists, human rights defenders, feminists, mainly young people, but with a good intergenerational mix. It created space for honest conversations about the realities of organising in restrictive environments and helped renew a sense of purpose and solidarity among participants.
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The [second edition](https://www.africansrising.org/2024-aama/) of AAMA, held in 2024 in Accra, Ghana, built on the foundations laid in Arusha. AAMA 2024 brought together a wider range of movements and activists and created more structured spaces for peer learning, skills sharing, and collective planning. The Assembly deepened understanding of how shrinking civic space, economic injustice, climate crisis, and political repression are linked across the continent.
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The two editions of AAMA have been instrumental in reinforcing and expanding civic space across Africa. Beyond defending fundamental rights, the convenings have broadened avenues for engagement, learning, and solidarity. Furthermore, both assemblies have served as launching pads for significant campaigns and initiatives. These include, but are not limited to, the Borderless Africa Campaign, the Pan-African Solidarity Action Network, the Movement Exchange Program, Feminist Task Force and Africans Rising’s 5-Year Strategic Plan.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/2024-aama/)AAMA
### [ 2024 All-African Movement Assembly ](https://www.africansrising.org/2024-aama/)
The 2024 AAMA, held from August 29-31 in Accra, Ghana, will expand on the successes of the inaugural 2022 event and address emerging challenges
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/2024-aama/)
[](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/)AAMA
### [ 2022 AAMA ](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/)
The first edition was held in 2022 in Arusha, Tanzania as a hybrid people power convening to assess the progress towards the implementation of the Kilimanjaro Declaration.
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/)
---
### [Core Team](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/core-team/)
**Published:** June 8, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## meet the Pan-African Secretariat
## Hardi Yakubu
Movement Coordinator
About Hardi
**Hardi Yakubu** is a Pan-African activist, movement builder, and social justice advocate committed to advancing African unity, Pan-African solidarity, ethical governance, and people power across the continent.
In Ghana where he is based, Hardi played a significant role in the building of movements like the [Economic Fighters League](https://www.citinewsroom.com/2023/02/hardi-yakubu-to-step-down-as-fighter-general-of-economic-fighters-league/ "Economic Fighters League"), #FixTheCountry etc. as well as notable campaigns such as the #DropThatChamber campaign that stopped a Parliament of Ghana project to build a new Parliamentary meeting place at the cost of $200 million that was to be borrowed. His central role in organizing a series of protests across Ghana’s cities in 2021 under the hashtag #FixTheCountry is also recognized, notably becoming one of the leading voices advocating for a New Constitution for Ghana.
Hardi Yakubu also serves on many boards and committees including as Chair of the Board of [Climate Action Network Africa](https://can-africa.org/ "CAN Africa"), Member of the [Global Council of Fight Inequality Alliance](https://www.fightinequality.org/councils/hardi-yakubu "Global Council of Fight Inequality
Alliance"), Member and immediate past Chair of the Steering Committee of the [Africa Water Justice Network](https://africawaterjustice.org/ "Africa Water Justice Network"); Member of the [Board of Governors of Social Movement Technologies](https://socialmovementtechnologies.org/hardi-yakubu/ "Board of Governors
of Social Movement Technologies"); Member of the Steering Committee of Africa Climate Movement of Movements.
Hardi believes in African unity as a guarantee of justice, peace and dignity
[ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sonofafrica?_rdc=2&_rdr#) [ ](https://www.tiktok.com/@son_ofafrica)
## Ousman Sarr
Finance and Amin Lead
About Ousman
**Ousman**
## Fatou Gillen Njie
Finance and Amin Officer
About Fatou
Fatou
## Fatoumata Sowe
Finance and Amin Assistant
About Fatoumata
**Fatou**
## Prince Akpah
Pan-African Solidarity & Mobilisation Lead
About Prince
**Prince Akpah** is the **Pan-African Solidarity & Mobilisation Lead at Africans Rising**, where he coordinates solidarity efforts and mobilisation initiatives across the continent. In this role, he supports cross-border collaboration among social movements and civil society actors working to advance justice, democracy, human rights, and civic freedoms in Africa.
Within the **Pan-African Solidarity & Mobilisation Unit**, he leads initiatives that strengthen collaboration among grassroots movements and develop mobilisation actions that enable timely and effective responses to key crises and emerging issues across the continent.
He brings nearly a decade of experience working with social movements across Africa, with a focus on mobilisation, movement building, communications, and campaign development. Throughout his career, he has supported movements and organisations in strengthening their capacity, visibility, and collective impact.
Prince holds a **Master of Arts in Development Communications** from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). His thesis, *“The Role of Social Media in Influencing Social Movements and Protests in Ghana: A Study of #FixTheCountry Protests (2021–2024),”* explored the intersection of digital platforms, civic engagement, and contemporary social movements.
[ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/princeakpah/) [ X-twitter ](https://x.com/princeakpah) [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/akpahprince/?_rdc=1&_rdr#)
## Angela Ngulube
Digital Support Officer
About Angela
**Angela Ngulube** is a Communications and Digital Advocacy Specialist with a strong background in women’s rights, gender equality, and Pan-African advocacy.
She advances Pan-African solidarity and movement mobilization through her work with Africans Rising, leveraging strategic communications to strengthen collective action across the continent.
Angela has extensive experience mobilizing young people and women through both digital and community-based advocacy. She is passionate about using strategic communication, storytelling, and digital platforms to amplify social justice movements, inspire civic engagement, and drive meaningful change both online and in person.
[ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-ngulube-159821127?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios)
## Mluleki Mvelasi
Pan-African Solidarity Officer
About Mluleki
**Mluleki Mvelase** is a Pan-African and social justice activist with over 10 years of experience supporting grassroots movements and advancing liberation struggles across Africa and the Global South.
As Pan-African Solidarity Officer at Africans Rising, he coordinates continent-wide solidarity initiatives, strengthens movement collaboration, and supports rapid response efforts that advance collective action and people-to-people solidarity. His expertise spans programme coordination, Pan-African movement-building, political education, holistic protection, and supporting grassroots organising.
Passionate about advancing critical consciousness through political education, Mluleki serves as Coordinator of the Ubuntu Collective for Popular Education and is a member of the Protection Experts Group with Protection International. He believes that lasting social transformation is built through politically conscious, organised communities working together across borders to advance justice, dignity, and self-determination.
## Gervas Damas
Graphic Designer & Video Editor
About Gervas
**Gervas is**
## Ancel Langwa
Movement Building & Support Lead
About Ancel
**Ancel Langwa** is the Movement Building and Support Lead Officer at Africans Rising, where she leads efforts to strengthen grassroots movements, deepen member engagement, and foster collaboration among activists and civil society organisations across Africa and the Diaspora. She is committed to building people-powered movements that advance justice, dignity, democracy, gender equality, and Pan-African solidarity.
Ancel is also a communications expert with over a decade of experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
Prior to her current role, Ancel served as Engagement and Collaboration Lead at Africans Rising, where she led the Movement’s membership engagement strategy and campaigns, strengthened relationships with members and partners across Africa and the Diaspora, coordinated major convenings, and spearheaded initiatives that fostered collaboration and collective action.
Before that, she served as Communication and Media Lead at Africans Rising, overseeing strategic communications, digital storytelling, media relations, and advocacy campaigns that enhanced the movement’s visibility and impact across the continent.
Ancel holds a Professional Master’s Degree in International Relations, specialising in International Communication and Public Action, from the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC), and a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea.
Driven by the belief that lasting change is achieved through organised people and collective action, Ancel is passionate about connecting movements, nurturing leadership, and empowering Africans to shape a just, peaceful, and united continent.
## Itati Dzekedzeke
Digital Support Officer
About Itati
As a digital communications strategist with over six years of experience, I am happiest when working as part of a team.
I have extensive experience leading cross-functional projects, formulating narrative strategies, managing multimedia production, and driving digital mobilization for social change initiatives. In my role at Africans Rising, I drive the strategic development of digital content and coordinate various campaigns to amplify our mission and strengthen engagement across Africa and the diaspora.
My Passion
I am passionate about communications that spotlight authentic, nuanced storytelling approaches which challenge stereotypical narratives of Africa and empower local communities. My work leverages secure, tech-savvy communication and digital storytelling to unite diverse populations, bypass traditional media, and foster transnational solidarity for lasting social change.
[ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/itati-g-dzekedzeke-993a815a/)
## Tenin Cissouma
Volunteer
About Tenin
**Tenin Sékou CISSOUMA** is a Membership Volunteer at Africans Rising, where she supports the movement’s membership growth and engagement across the continent. She facilitates the onboarding of new members by monitoring registrations, welcoming and validating new sign-ups, coordinating orientation sessions, responding to member inquiries, and supporting membership engagement initiatives. She also contributes to member categorization, and membership data reporting, helping strengthen an active and connected Pan-African movement.
Passionate about youth leadership and community development, she is also an Agricultural Engineer and President of the CapHumain Association. She is committed to empowering communities and advancing sustainable, citizen-led development across Africa.
## Stephane Douanla
Graphic Designer & Video Editor
About Stephane
**“There are countless ways to tell the same story. My goal is to find the one that resonates, inspires, and moves people to action.”** I create visual content that transforms ideas. I leverage my expertise to support projects that inform, inspire, and mobilize. I enjoy designing compelling visual materials that strengthen messages, enhance organizational visibility, and foster meaningful audience engagement. With a Professional Diploma in Production Graphic Design and a Certificate in Visual Communication and Multimedia, I also serve as an Trainer, in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. Through training and mentorship, I help creatives and professionals develop practical technical and creative skills, driven by the belief that every image has the power to tell a story and create lasting impact.
[ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/st%C3%A9phane-douanla-738035164/) [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/stephane.douanla.7)
## Anne Osamba
Campaigns & Advocacy Lead
About Anne
**Anne Rose Osamba** is a Pan-African feminist , A trained journalist ,peacebuilding practitioner, and policy advocate with over a decade of experience advancing peace, governance, democracy, regional integration and social justice across Africa, particularly in conflict-affected contexts in the Horn of Africa. She serves as the **Lead Campaigns and Advocacy Officer at Africans Rising**, where she leads the organization’s continental advocacy agenda, including the **Borderless Africa Campaign** and the **Reparations Campaign**. Through these campaigns, she mobilizes citizens, strengthens grassroots movements, and collaborates with African Union Member States, regional institutions, and civil society partners to advance the ratification and implementation of the **African Union Free Movement Protocol (FMP)**, promote free movement, and drive advocacy for reparative justice across the continent. She also represents **East Africa on the African Union WISE Youth**, a subsidiary mechanism of the African Union Panel of the Wise, contributing to continental efforts on conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding.
Previously, through the **Uzalendo Afrika Initiative**, Anne contributed to governance and democratic reforms by supporting electoral reform processes, election observation missions, civic participation, and community-based early warning and early response systems. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with the African Union, IGAD, UN agencies, governments, grassroots movements, and civil society networks across the continent to strengthen democratic governance, influence public policy, promote youth and women’s leadership, and build resilient Pan-African movements committed to justice, peace, and accountable governance.
Anne is deeply passionate about Africans reclaiming ownership of their own narratives and stories. Her work centres on amplifying the lived realities, knowledge, and perspectives of African women, believing that their experiences must shape public discourse, influence policy, and advance peace, democracy, **economic justice and rights**, and more inclusive futures across the continent. Through advocacy, movement building, strategic communications, and narrative change, she continues to champion a Pan-African vision rooted in African agency, feminist leadership, and citizen-driven transformation.
[ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-rose-maua-153700102/)
## Kimani Nyoike
Digital Support Officer
About Kimani
**Kimani Nyoike** is an African from Kenya, a digital strategist and Pan-African advocate serving as Digital Support for the Campaigns and Advocacy Unit.
He specializes in movement communications, digital advocacy, and storytelling, using creative campaigns to advance free movement, African unity, and citizen-led action across the continent.
## Eunice Odhiambo
Reparations Campaign Officer
About Eunice
**Eunice Adhiambo Odhiambo** is a Development Practitioner, Human Rights Defender, Communication for Development (C4D) specialist, and Teacher of Music and Literally Arts with nearly two decades of experience in Social Justice and Community Engagement. As Reparations Officer at Africans Rising, she coordinates the Pan-African Reparations Campaign, leading Advocacy, Research, and Stakeholder Engagement to advance justice and historical redress. Adhiambo is driven by a commitment to African dignity, cultural restoration, and reparatory justice.
[ Facebook ](https://web.facebook.com/eunice.adhiambo.98) [ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhiambo-odhiambo-5a4055104/) [ X-twitter ](https://x.com/malkia_kadzo) [ ](https://www.tiktok.com/@malkiakadzo?_t=ZS-98Zglm6hMvc)
## Choombe Sylus
Graphic Designer & Video Editor
About Sylus
**Choombe Sylus Matina** is a Graphic Designer and Video Editor at **Africans Rising** under the **Campaigns & Advocacy** Unit, where he develops compelling visual content that strengthens the movement’s advocacy, campaigns, and Pan-African storytelling. With expertise in graphic design, video production, and digital communications, he transforms complex social justice issues into engaging multimedia that amplifies African voices and drives collective action. Beyond his creative role, Choombe is a passionate advocate for the rights of women and girls in Zambia. As a member of the **Red & Black Movement**, he supports campaigns to end gender-based violence, child marriage, rape, and defilement, and contributed to advocacy efforts that culminated in Zambia’s legal reform removing bail and bond for suspects charged with rape and defilement.
Choombe’s commitment to Pan-Africanism is rooted in the belief that Africa’s progress depends on unity, justice, and Africans telling their own stories. He is passionate about using creative media to challenge harmful narratives, celebrate African identity, and contribute to movements that advance social justice, gender equality, and continental integration.
[ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/choombe.sylus.mantina?_rdc=1&_rdr#) [ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/choombe-mantina-780868212)
## Maurice Samba
IT Lead
About Maurice
**Maurice** is a passionate Pan-Africanist, activist, and social actor from the province of Senegal dedicated to driving positive change across the continent. With a background in Human Geography from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, he merges his academic insights with hands-on experience in digital media, event organization, and advocacy.
He currently serves as the Lead IT Officer at Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity, where he plays a key role in overseeing digital operations and technology infrastructure.
[ X-twitter ](https://x.com/MauPdg) [ Youtube ](https://www.youtube.com/@MauPDG) [ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricesamba/)
## Mawuli Kuwornu
Research Assistant
About Mawuli
**Mawuli Kuwornu** is a Research Assistant, Geospatial Analyst and GIS Officer at Africans Rising, where he manages, process, and validate geospatial datasets to support the movement’s planning, research, and reporting. Skilled in ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, and Power BI, He produces thematic maps and spatial data products that inform evidence-based decision-making across the organization. His background also includes serving as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Ghana, where he trained over 1,200 students in GIS and remote sensing, and conducting research on land use and cover change across Ghana.
**Passion**
Driven by a commitment to pan-Africanism, I am passionate about using geospatial technology and data-driven research to advance unity, justice, and sustainable development across the African continent.
[ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mawuli-kuwornu-5a19a72a2/)
## Aneth Mbame
Content Writer
About Aneth
**Aneth** is a dynamic communication professional and project leader dedicated to driving social impact across Africa. This unique blend of skills allows me to seamlessly bridge the gap between strategic storytelling and rigorous operational execution. In my role as Content Writer at Africans Rising, I coordinate and develop strategic cross cutting content across various platforms, to craft narratives that empower communities and foster sustainable advancement.
**My Passion**
I am deeply passionate about communication for development and change using storytelling approach to pitch contents that drive the African narrative. My work is a mirror, spotlighting and reflecting the vision and mission of the movement.
---
### [يتبرع](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# تبرع إلى Africans Rising
##### بالنسبة لـ الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة
## تبرع عبر
[باي بال](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)[Mchanga](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)
## تبرع إلى Africans Rising
### استثمر في حركة من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة
في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا والشتات، يعمل الآلاف من الأفراد والمنظمات على التنظيم والتعبئة وبناء بدائل من أجل قارة أكثر عدلاً وتماسكاً. وتساهم تبرعاتكم في دعم هذا العمل الجماعي وتضمن بقاء «أفريكان رايزينغ» حركة قوية ومستقلة وذات طابع عموم-أفريقي.
## دعم الحركة
[باي بال](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)[Mchanga](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)
## دعم حملة أو نشاط معين
#### أفريقيا بلا حدود
[  ](#)
الدعوة إلى حرية تنقل الأفارقة عبر القارة، وتعزيز رؤية لأفريقيا متكاملة حقًّا.
#### أسبوع التحرير الأفريقي
[  ](#)
لا تزال حملة «أسبوع التحرير الأفريقي» ترتكز على الرؤية الشاملة للوحدة الأفريقية الشاملة، والعدالة، والسلام، والكرامة،
#### AAMA
[  ](#)
تُعد «جمعية الحركات الأفريقية» (AAMA) أكبر تجمع للحركات الأفريقية والناشطين والمدافعين عن حقوق الإنسان
---
### [Faire un don](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Faites un don à Africans Rising
##### Pour l'Unité, la Justice, la Paix et la Dignité
## Faire un don via
[Paypal](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)[Mchanga](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)
## Faites un don à Africans Rising
### Engagez-vous dans un mouvement pour l'unité, la justice, la paix et la dignité
Partout en Afrique et dans la diaspora, des milliers de personnes et d’organisations s’organisent, se mobilisent et mettent en place des alternatives pour un continent plus juste et plus uni. Votre contribution permet de soutenir ce travail collectif et garantit qu’Africans Rising reste un mouvement panafricain fort et indépendant.
## Soutenir le mouvement
[Paypal](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)[Mchanga](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)
## Soutenez une campagne ou une action spécifique
#### Borderless Africa
[  ](#)
Plaider en faveur de la libre circulation des Africains à travers le continent et promouvoir la vision d’une Afrique véritablement intégrée.
#### Semaine de la Libération Africaine
[  ](#)
La mobilisation autour de la Semaine de la libération africaine reste ancrée dans la vision globale de l’unité panafricaine, de la justice, de la paix et de la dignité,
#### AAMA
[  ](#)
L’Assemblée de tout Mouvement Africain (AAMA) est le plus grand rassemblement de mouvements africains, de militants et de défenseurs des droits de l’homme
---
### [Doar](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Doar para a Africans Rising
##### Para Unidade, Justiça, Paz e Dignidade
## Fazer um donativo através de
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## Doar para a Africans Rising
### Invista num movimento pela unidade, justiça, paz e dignidade
Em toda a África e na diáspora, milhares de pessoas e organizações estão a organizar-se, a mobilizar-se e a criar alternativas para um continente mais justo e unido. A sua contribuição ajuda a sustentar este trabalho coletivo e garante que o Africans Rising continue a ser um movimento pan-africano forte e independente.
## Apoie o Movimento
[Paypal](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)[Mchanga](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)
## Apoie uma campanha ou atividade específica
#### África sem Fronteiras
[  ](#)
Defender a livre circulação dos africanos por todo o continente e promover a visão de uma África verdadeiramente integrada.
#### Semana da Libertação Africana
[  ](#)
A mobilização da Semana da Libertação Africana continua a assentar na visão abrangente da unidade pan-africana, da justiça, da paz e da dignidade,
#### AAMA
[  ](#)
A Assembleia Todos os Movimentos Africanos (AAMA) é o maior encontro de movimentos africanos, ativistas e defensores dos direitos humanos
---
### [Changia](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Changia kwa Africans Rising
##### Kwa Umoja, Haki, Amani na Utu
## Changia
PaypalMchanga
## Changia kwa Africans Rising
### Wekeza katika Vuguvugu la Umoja, Haki, Amani na Utu
Kotekote barani Afrika na Diaspora, maelfu ya watu na mashirika yanapanga, kuhamasisha na kujenga njia mbadala kwa ajili ya bara lenye haki na umoja. Mchango wako unasaidia kuendeleza kazi hii ya pamoja na kuhakikisha kwamba Africans Rising inasalia kuwa vuguvugu lenye nguvu, huru na la Pan-African.
## Unga Mkono Harakati
[Paypal](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)[Mchanga](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)
## Saidia Kampeni au Shughuli Mahususi
#### Afrika isiyo na mipaka
[  ](#)
Kutetea harakati huru za Waafrika katika bara zima na kuendeleza maono ya Afrika iliyounganishwa kweli.
#### Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika
[  ](#)
Uhamasishaji wa Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika unaendelea kusisitizwa katika maono mapana ya Umoja wa Afrika, haki, amani na utu.
#### AAMA
[  ](#)
Mkutano wa All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) ndio mkusanyiko mkubwa zaidi wa Harakati za Kiafrika, Wanaharakati na watetezi wa haki za binadamu.
---
### [Donate](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Donate to Africans Rising
##### For Unity, Justice, Peace & Dignity
## Donate via
[Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/5DM3WRJVNBHUE)[Mchanga](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)
## Donate to Africans Rising
### Invest in a Movement for Unity, Justice, Peace & Dignity
Across Africa and the Diaspora, thousands of people and organizations are organizing, mobilizing, and building alternatives for a more just and united continent. Your contribution helps sustain this collective work and ensures that Africans Rising remains a strong, independent, Pan-African movement.
## Support the Movement
[Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/5DM3WRJVNBHUE)[Mchanga](https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129268?_gl=1*1n4gogc*_gcl_au*NjA5OTUzMjE4LjE3ODA1Nzc0MjMuNzY0NzYwNDY1LjE3ODQwNDIxOTMuMTc4NDA0MjU0MA..)
## Support a Specific Campaign or Activity
#### Borderless Africa
[  ](#)
Advocating for the free movement of Africans across the continent and advancing a vision of a truly integrated Africa.
#### African Liberation Week
[  ](#)
The African Liberation Week mobilisation continues to be anchored in the broad vision of Pan-African unity, justice, peace, and dignity,
#### AAMA
[  ](#)
The All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) is the largest gathering of African Movements, Activists and human rights defenders
---
### [Accueil](https://www.africansrising.org/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Campagne en cours
Afrique sans frontières -
Campagne pour la libre circulation
[Signez la pétition](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=email&)
# Qui sommes nous
Mouvement panafricain d'individus et d'organisations
[Rejoignez le mouvement](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
# Ce que nous faisons
œuvrer pour l'unité, la justice, la paix et la dignité.
[Faire un don](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/faire-un-don/)
- [ Poste vacant ](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/vacancy/)
- [ Club d'étudiants BA ](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-student-clubs/)
La vision globale du mouvement est résumée dans le document de vision, la [déclaration du Kilimandjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/passer-a-laction/la-declaration-du-kilimandjaro/), qui a été adoptée lors de la fondation du mouvement et révisée par les membres lors de l’assemblée des mouvements panafricains.
##### notre mission telle qu'elle est définie dans la
## [Déclaration de Kilimandjaro 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/passer-a-laction/la-declaration-du-kilimandjaro/)
### Espace civique
Élargir l'espace pour l'éducation civique et politique, l'action politique et la résistance aux forces internes et externes qui défendent un programme d'exploitation et d'exclusion des Africains.
### Réparations
Exiger une justice réparatrice qui permette à l'Afrique de se remettre des effets dévastateurs de l'esclavage, de la colonisation, de la néo-colonisation et du changement climatique.
### Justice économique
Concentrer nos luttes sur le bien-être et la dignité de notre peuple dans le cadre d'un développement économique et sociopolitique qui garantisse les droits des peuples africains.
### Gouvernance
Ils exigent une gouvernance éthique, la fin des abus de pouvoir et du vol des ressources publiques, ainsi que le droit des Africains à la liberté d'expression, d'organisation et d'association politique.
### Lutte contre l'esclavage
Lutter contre toutes les formes de traite des êtres humains, d'esclavage moderne et de discrimination fondée sur le travail et l'ascendance.
### Justice entre les hommes et les femmes
Lutter pour la justice en matière de genre dans toute l'Afrique afin de mettre fin à des siècles de patriarcat, de sexisme et de misogynie.
### Justice climatique
Exiger la justice écologique.
### Unité africaine
Réaliser l'unité africaine, une Afrique sans frontières avec une monnaie unique, la libre circulation des personnes, des biens et des services et la libération totale de nos peuples.
## Nos programmes
### Campagnes et plaidoyers
De vastes campagnes continentales et internationales relatives aux thématiques de la déclaration du Kilimandjaro. Ces campagnes et actions de plaidoyer sont mises en œuvre avec les mouvements, militants et organisations membres aux niveaux national, sous-régional et continental….
[ EN SAVOIR PLUS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/catégorie/programmes/campagnes-et-plaidoyer/campagnes/)
### Construction et soutien des mouvements
En tant que Mouvement des Mouvements, Africans Rising travaille avec, construit, renforce et soutient ses membres (mouvements sociaux, activistes et organisations africaines) afin d’avoir plus d’impact. Nous construisons également des mouvements dans des lieux ou des zones où il y a un besoin de mobilisation de la base…
[ EN SAVOIR PLUS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-support-program/)
### Mobilisation et Solidarité Panafricaine
Africans Rising tire parti de son statut de plus grand mouvement panafricain pour mobiliser les Africains et renforcer leur solidarité, tant sur le continent que dans la diaspora. Notre plus grande mobilisation annuelle est la Semaine de la libération de l’Afrique, qui se déroule la semaine du 25 mai et commémore…
[ EN SAVOIR PLUS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/catégorie/programmes/mobilisation-et-solidarite-panafricaine/)
#### Alors que nous allons de l'avant, Africans Rising reste un concept authentique aux possibilités incommensurables et je reste déterminé à aider la cause dans toutes les capacités possibles. Notre communauté est forte et dynamique, et ensemble, nous poursuivrons nos efforts pour lutter en faveur de la justice, de la paix et de la dignité.
### Kumi Naidoo
Président fondateur de Africans Rising
## Articles récents
[](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)AAMA
### [ AAMA 2026: Registration Opens for the All-African Movements Assembly in Maputo ](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)
Africans Rising has opened registration for the third edition of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA), taking place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 5 to 7
[ Lire Plus » ](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)
August 17, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)Blog
### [ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: The Silent Crisis Stealing Africa’s Girls ](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)
Every year on 30 July, the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to draw attention to one of the gravest human rights violations of our time
[ Lire Plus » ](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)
July 30, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)Blog
### [ We Are Not Asking to Be Seen. We Are Demanding Justice ](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)
How many more generations of women and girls of African descent must prove that they are worthy of rights that should have been guaranteed from the beginning?
[ Lire Plus » ](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)
July 25, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)Blog
### [ African Women and the Unfinished Journey to Reparatory Justice ](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)
The passing of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250 recognising the enslavement of Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as the most heinous crimes
[ Lire Plus » ](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)
July 20, 2026
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### [Casa](https://www.africansrising.org/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Campanha em curso
África sem Fronteiras -
Campanha pela livre circulação
[Assine a petição](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=email&)
# Quem somos
Movimento Pan-Africano de Indivíduos e Organizações
[Junta-te ao Movimento](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
# O que fazemos
trabalhando pela unidade, justiça, paz e dignidade.
[Doar](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/doar/)
- [ Oportunidade ](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/vacancy/)
- [ Clube Estudantil de BA ](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-student-clubs/)
A visão geral do movimento está descrita no documento de visão, a [Declaração do Kilimanjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/tomar-medidas/declaracao-de-kilimanjaro/), que foi adotada quando o movimento foi fundado e revisada pelos membros na Assembleia do Movimento Pan-Africano.
##### nossa missão, conforme definida no
## [Declaração de Kilimanjaro 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/passer-a-laction/la-declaration-du-kilimandjaro/)
### Espaços Cívicos
Expandir o espaço para a educação cívica e política, a ação política e a resistência às forças internas e externas que promovem uma agenda de exploração e exclusão dos africanos.
### Reparações
Exigir uma justiça reparadora que permita a África recuperar dos efeitos devastadores da escravatura, da colonização, da neocolonização e das alterações climáticas.
### Justiça económica
Centrar as nossas lutas no bem-estar e na dignidade do nosso povo, no desenvolvimento económico e sócio-político que garanta os direitos dos povos africanos.
### Governança ética
Exige uma governação ética, o fim do abuso de poder e do roubo de recursos públicos; e os direitos dos africanos à liberdade de expressão, de organização e de associação política.
### Luta contra a esclavidão
Luta contra todas as formas de tráfico de seres humanos, escravatura moderna e discriminação com base no trabalho e na descendência.
### Justiça de género
Luta pela justiça de género em toda a África para acabar com séculos de patriarcado, sexismo e misoginia.
### Justiça climática
Exigindo justiça ecológica.
### Unidade Africana
Realizar a Unidade Africana, uma África sem fronteiras com uma moeda única, livre circulação de pessoas, bens e serviços e a libertação total do nosso povo.
## Os nossos programas
### Campanhas e Advocacia
Realização de amplas campanhas a nível continental e mundial nos domínios abrangidos pelo mandato da Declaração de Kilimanjaro. Estas campanhas e acções de defesa são implementadas com os movimentos, activistas e organizações membros a nível nacional, sub-regional e continental…
[ SABER MAIS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/categoria/programas/campanhas-e-advocacia/campanhas/)
### Construção e Apoio ao Movimento
Como um Movimento de Movimentos, Africans Rising trabalha com, constrói, fortalece e apoia os nossos membros (movimentos sociais africanos, activistas e organizações) para alcançar um maior impacto. Também criamos movimentos em locais ou áreas onde há necessidade de mobilização de base…
[ SABER MAIS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-support-program/)
### Mobilização e Solidariedade Pan-Africana
Africans Rising aproveita os seus números como o maior movimento pan-africano para mobilizar e criar solidariedade entre os povos africanos, tanto no continente como na diáspora. A nossa maior mobilização anual é a Semana Africana da Libertação, que decorre na semana de 25 de maio, comemorando…
[ SABER MAIS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/categoria/programas/mobilizacao-e-solidariedade-pan-africana/)
#### À medida que avançamos, Africans Rising continua a ser um conceito autêntico com possibilidades imensuráveis e eu continuo empenhado em ajudar a causa em todas as capacidades possíveis. A nossa comunidade é forte e vibrante, e juntos continuaremos os nossos esforços para trabalhar em direção à Justiça, Paz e Dignidade.
### Kumi Naidoo
Presidente fundador da Africans Rising
## Publicações recentes
[](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)AAMA
### [ AAMA 2026: Registration Opens for the All-African Movements Assembly in Maputo ](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)
Africans Rising has opened registration for the third edition of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA), taking place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 5 to 7
[ Leia mais » ](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)
August 17, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)Blog
### [ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: The Silent Crisis Stealing Africa’s Girls ](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)
Every year on 30 July, the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to draw attention to one of the gravest human rights violations of our time
[ Leia mais » ](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)
July 30, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)Blog
### [ We Are Not Asking to Be Seen. We Are Demanding Justice ](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)
How many more generations of women and girls of African descent must prove that they are worthy of rights that should have been guaranteed from the beginning?
[ Leia mais » ](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)
July 25, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)Blog
### [ African Women and the Unfinished Journey to Reparatory Justice ](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)
The passing of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250 recognising the enslavement of Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as the most heinous crimes
[ Leia mais » ](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)
July 20, 2026
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### [الصفحة الرئيسية](https://www.africansrising.org/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# حملة مستمرة
أفريقيا بلا حدود -
حملة من أجل حرية التنقل
[التوقيع على العريضة](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=email&)
# من نحن
الحركة الأفريقية للأفراد والمنظمات
[انضم إلى الحركة](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=ar)
# ماذا نفعل
العمل من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة.
[يتبرع](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d9%8a%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%b9/)
- [ وظيفة شاغرة ](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/vacancy/)
- [ BA Student Club ](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-student-clubs/)
ترد الرؤية العامة للحركة في وثيقة الرؤية،[ إعلان كليمنجارو،](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d8%a3%d8%a8%d8%af%d9%8a-%d9%81%d8%b9%d9%84/%d8%a5%d8%b9%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%86-%d9%83%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%86%d8%ac%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%88/) الذي تم اعتماده عند تأسيس الحركة ومراجعته من قبل الأعضاء في جمعية الحركة الأفريقية.
##### مهمتنا كما هي محددة في
## [الموضوع: إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/passer-a-laction/la-declaration-du-kilimandjaro/)
### المساحات المدنية
توسيع المجال للتثقيف المدني والسياسي، والعمل السياسي، ومقاومة القوى الداخلية والخارجية التي تعمل على تنفيذ أجندة تستغل الأفارقة وتستبعدهم.
### التعويضات
المطالبة بالعدالة التعويضية التي تسمح لأفريقيا بالتعافي من الآثار المدمرة للعبودية والاستعمار والاستعمار الجديد وتغير المناخ.
### العدالة الاقتصادية
تركيز كفاحنا على رفاهية وكرامة شعوبنا في التنمية الاقتصادية والاجتماعية والسياسية التي تضمن حقوق الشعوب الأفريقية.
### الحكم الأخلاقي
المطالبة بالحكم الأخلاقي، ووضع حد لإساءة استخدام السلطة وسرقة الموارد العامة؛ وحقوق الشعوب الأفريقية في حرية التعبير والتنظيم وتكوين الجمعيات السياسية.
### مكافحة الرق
مكافحة جميع أشكال الاتجار بالبشر والرق في العصر الحديث والتمييز على أساس العمل والنسب.
### العدالة بين الجنسين
النضال من أجل تحقيق العدالة بين الجنسين في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا لإنهاء قرون من النظام الأبوي والتمييز الجنسي وكراهية النساء.
### العدالة المناخية
المطالبة بالعدالة البيئية.
### الوحدة الأفريقية
تحقيق الوحدة الأفريقية، أفريقيا بلا حدود وبعملة واحدة، وحرية حركة الأشخاص والسلع والخدمات والتحرر الكامل لشعوبنا.
## برامجنا
### الحملات والمناصرة
حملات قارية وعالمية واسعة في مناطق الولاية بموجب إعلان كليمنجارو. يتم تنفيذ هذه الحملات وإجراءات المناصرة مع الحركات والنشطاء والمنظمات الأعضاء على المستوى الوطني ودون الإقليمي والقاري…
[ اعرف المزيد > ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/فئة/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%ac/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%85%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%86%d8%a7%d8%b5%d8%b1%d8%a9/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%85%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa/)
### بناء ودعم الحركة
وباعتبارنا حركة من الحركات، Africans Rising نعمل مع أعضائنا (الحركات الاجتماعية والناشطين والمنظمات الأفريقية) ونبنيها ونعززها وندعمها لتحقيق المزيد من التأثير. كما أننا نبني الحركات في الأماكن أو المناطق التي تحتاج إلى التعبئة الشعبية…
[ اعرف المزيد > ](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-support-program/)
### التعبئة والتضامن الأفريقيان
Africans Rising تستفيد من أعدادها كأكبر حركة أفريقية لتعبئة وبناء التضامن بين الشعوب الأفريقية في القارة والشتات على حد سواء. أكبر تعبئة سنوية تقوم بها الحركة هي أسبوع التحرير الأفريقي الذي يصادف يوم 25 مايو/أيار لإحياء ذكرى
[ اعرف المزيد > ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/فئة/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%ac/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%a8%d8%a6%d8%a9-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b6%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%81%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d9%8a/)
#### وبينما نمضي قدمًا، يظل Africans Rising مفهومًا أصيلًا ينطوي على إمكانيات لا تُحصى، وسأظل ملتزمًا بمساعدة القضية بكل ما أستطيع. مجتمعنا قوي وحيوي ، وسنواصل معًا جهودنا للعمل من أجل العدالة والسلام والكرامة.
### كومي نايدو
الرئيس المؤسس لـ Africans Rising
## المشاركات الأخيرة
[](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)AAMA
### [ AAMA 2026: Registration Opens for the All-African Movements Assembly in Maputo ](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)
Africans Rising has opened registration for the third edition of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA), taking place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 5 to 7
[ اقرأ أكثر » ](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)
August 17, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)Blog
### [ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: The Silent Crisis Stealing Africa’s Girls ](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)
Every year on 30 July, the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to draw attention to one of the gravest human rights violations of our time
[ اقرأ أكثر » ](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)
July 30, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)Blog
### [ We Are Not Asking to Be Seen. We Are Demanding Justice ](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)
How many more generations of women and girls of African descent must prove that they are worthy of rights that should have been guaranteed from the beginning?
[ اقرأ أكثر » ](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)
July 25, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)Blog
### [ African Women and the Unfinished Journey to Reparatory Justice ](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)
The passing of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250 recognising the enslavement of Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as the most heinous crimes
[ اقرأ أكثر » ](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)
July 20, 2026
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### [Uhamasishaji na Mshikamano wa Pan-Afrika](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/)
**Published:** January 21, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Uhamasishaji na Mshikamano wa Pan-Afrika
Kitengo cha Uhamasishaji na Mshikamano cha Pan-Afrika cha Africans Rising kinafanya hatua za pamoja katika bara zima, zikileta pamoja vuguvugu, jumuiya na watu binafsi kuzunguka mapambano ya pamoja ya umoja, haki, amani na utu.
## Muhtasari wa programu
Kitengo hiki kimepangwa katika maeneo matatu muhimu:
- Uhamasishaji - Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika na Wiki ya Vitendo Ulimwenguni
- Mshikamano - Mtandao wa Kitendo wa Mshikamano wa Pan-African na Misheni za Mshikamano
- Kukutana - Bunge la All-Africa Movement
## KUKUSANYA
### AAMA - Bunge la Harakati Zote za Afrika
Mkutano wa [All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA)](https://www.africansrising.org/?p=28098) ndio mkusanyiko mkubwa zaidi wa vuguvugu za Kiafrika. Kama jukwaa la watu, inatoa fursa ya kutathmini mamlaka yetu ya pamoja kama Waafrika katika jitihada zetu **za umoja**, **haki**, **amani na utu**; fursa ya kuungana tena, kuuliza maswali ya kina kuhusu hali ya Afrika, kuchukua tathmini na kupanga upya mikakati ya kuelekea mbele.
Toleo la kwanza lilifanyika mwaka [2022](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/) huko Arusha, Tanzania na la pili mwaka [2024](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/) huko Accra, Ghana.
Ilikusanya zaidi ya wawakilishi **1000 wa harakati,** **wanaharakati**, **Panafrika**, **watetezi wa haki za binadamu**, **wanamfumo,** hasa vijana, lakini pia mchanganyiko mzuri wa vizazi mbalimbali.
**AAMA** ni zaidi ya tukio; ni muunganiko wa mapambano ya watu, nafasi ya mshikamano, na kujitolea kujenga Afrika yenye umoja, haki na heshima.
## Uhamasishaji
Kila mwaka, tunaratibu uhamasishaji mkubwa unaoleta pamoja jumuiya, vuguvugu na mashirika kote barani Afrika kuchukua hatua za ujasiri.
### Uhamasishaji Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika
Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika ni kumbukumbu ya kila mwaka ya msingi wa **Umoja wa Nchi Huru za Afrika tarehe 25 Mei, 1963**. Siku hiyo inatambulika ili kukuza umoja na mshikamano kati ya watu na mataifa ya Afrika. Pia ni kumbukumbu ya uzinduzi wa Africans Rising tarehe 25 Mei, 2017.
Uhamasishaji wa kwanza kabisa ulifanyika tarehe 25 Mei 2017, ambapo wajitoleaji, washirika, wafuasi, na marafiki wapatao 2,000 waliandaa jumla ya matukio na shughuli 300 katika nchi 42 barani Afrika na katika Diaspora, kuadhimisha uzinduzi wa Harakati ya Africans Rising.
Katika miaka iliyopita, vuguvugu la Africans Rising na wanachama wake wametumia wiki ya Siku ya Ukombozi wa Afrika (Mei 25) kutambua masuala ya mtiririko wa fedha haramu, utumwa na afya. Kuanzia 2023, uhamasishaji umekuwa ukilenga kukuza kampeni ya Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka huku ikisukuma ajenda zingine kuhusu Amani, Hali ya Hewa, Uchumi, Nishati na migogoro ya Kimataifa inayoathiri bara hilo.
### Wiki ya Kimataifa ya Hatua
Kila mwaka, Africans Rising hushirikiana na mashirika ya kimataifa ya mazingira kuhamasisha Wanaafrika kutoka nchi zote kuungana na kudai haki ya tabianchi.
Ikiwa na miongozo ya mada zinazobadilika, jamii huandaa hatua zinazosisitiza mapambano ya hapa nyumbani, kupendekeza suluhisho, na kuimarisha nguvu ya pamoja ya Wanaafrika walioko mstari wa mbele wa janga la tabianchi.
Uhamasishaji unaongozwa na wanachama ambao kazi yao kuhusu tabianchi inaathiri jamii zao za kienyeji na mataifa yao. Shughuli zinazofanyika ni pamoja na maandamano, ziara za masoko, makongamano mtandaoni, kupanda miti, kuelimisha katika shule, na kuchapisha makala, nk.
## MSHIKAMANO
Juhudi zetu za Mshikamano zinajumuisha dhamira yetu ya kusimama na jamii katika bara zima wakati wa shida.
### Mtandao wa Hatua za Mshikamano za Panafrika (PASAN)
Mtandao wa Hatua za Mshikamano za Panafrika (PASAN) ni iniciativa iliyoundwa kutoa majibu ya haraka, yaliyoratibiwa, na yenye athari kubwa kwa changamoto za kibinadamu na kisiasa zinazokumba Afrika. Unalenga kuunganisha watu binafsi, harakati, na taasisi katika hatua za pamoja za kukabiliana na dharura, kutetea nafasi za kiraia, na kujenga utamaduni wa mshikamano wa Panafrika unaodumu.
PASAN inatambua kwamba changamoto za Afrika zinahitaji suluhisho zinazoongozwa na Afrika, zenye kuongozwa na watu, na zinazotokana na msaada wa pamoja, haki, na utetezi wa haki za binadamu. Kupitia ushirikiano wa kimkakati, uhamasishaji wa ngazi ya chini, na utetezi, mtandao unalenga kufanya mshikamano kuwa shughuli ya kila siku, iliyopangwa badala ya jitihada za kuingilia kati kwa dharura.
### Malengo:
- Kujenga miundombinu inayohitajika kwa ajili ya uhamasishaji wa haraka na ufanisi wa mshikamano katika bara la Afrika ili kutoa majibu kwa dharura za kibinadamu na changamoto za nafasi za kiraia.
- Kuweka miundombinu na itifaki za majibu ya haraka na madhubuti kwa dharura za kibinadamu na za kiraia.
- Kujenga miundombinu ya mshikamano wa bara nzima inayowaunganisha Wanaafrika wakati wa migogoro.
- Kuandaa mikakati ya vyombo vya habari inayobadilisha mtazamo wa mshikamano wa Afrika kama nguvu ya haki na kujitawala.
- Kuimarisha mifumo ya ulinzi kwa watetezi wa haki za binadamu, wanaharakati, na harakati/ jamii zilizo katika hatari.
 Boniface kwenye misheni ya mshikamano nchini Uganda
### Misheni za Mshikamano
Kupitia ziara za mshikamano, wanachama wa harakati husafiri kwenda katika nchi zilizoathirika ili kusikiliza, kushirikiana, na kusimama bega kwa bega na wananchi.
Ziara hizi ni ishara ya umoja na uwajibikaji wa pamoja, zikihakikisha kuwa mapambano katika sehemu moja ya Afrika yanahisiwa, kutambuliwa, na kuungwa mkono na wote. Kwa kujitokeza wakati wa uhitaji, tunathibitisha dhamira yetu ya pamoja kwa haki, heshima, na Uafrika halisi wa Panafrika.
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### [Mobilisation et Solidarité Panafricaine](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/)
**Published:** January 21, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Mobilisation et Solidarité Panafricaine
L’unité de mobilisation et de solidarité panafricaine d’Africans Rising mène des actions collectives à travers le continent, rassemblant des mouvements, des communautés et des individus autour de luttes communes pour l’unité, la justice, la paix et la dignité.
## Aperçu du programme
Cette unité est organisée en trois domaines clés :
- Mobilisation - Semaine de la libération de l'Afrique et Semaine mondiale des actions
- Solidarité - Réseau panafricain d'action solidaire et missions de solidarité
- Rassemblement - Assemblée de tout Mouvement Africain
## RASSEMBLEMENT
### AAMA – Assemblée de tous les Mouvement Africains
L’ [Assemblée de tous les Mouvements Africains (AAMA) ](https://www.africansrising.org/?p=28098)est le plus grand rassemblement de mouvements africains. As a people’s platform, it provides the opportunity to assess our collective mandate as Africans in our quest for **unity**, **justice**, **peace**, and **dignity**; an opportunity to reconnect, ask deep questions about the African situation, take stock and re-strategise on the way forward.
La première édition s’est tenue en [2022](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/) à Arusha, en Tanzanie, et la deuxième à Accra, au Ghana, en [2024](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/).
Il a réuni plus de **1 000 représentants de mouvements**, **militants**, **panafricanistes**, **défenseurs des droits humains**, **féministes**, principalement des jeunes, mais avec un bon mélange intergénérationnel.
L’AAMA est plus qu’un simple événement ; c’est un lieu où convergent les luttes populaires, un espace de solidarité et un engagement en faveur de la construction d’une Afrique unie, juste et digne.
## Mobilisation
Chaque année, nous coordonnons des mobilisations à grande échelle qui rassemblent des communautés, des mouvements et des organisations à travers l’Afrique afin de mener des actions audacieuses.
### Mobilisation pour la Semaine de la libération de l'Afrique
La Semaine de la libération africaine est une commémoration annuelle de la fondation de l’Organisation de l’unité africaine le 25 mai 1963. Cette journée est reconnue pour promouvoir l’unité et la solidarité entre les peuples et les États africains. C’est également l’anniversaire du lancement d’Africans Rising, le 25 mai 2017.
La toute première mobilisation a eu lieu le 25 mai 2017, lorsque 2 000 bénévoles, partenaires, sympathisants et amis ont organisé un total de 300 actions et événements dans 42 pays du continent africain et de la diaspora, pour marquer le lancement du mouvement Africans Rising.
Au cours des dernières années, le mouvement Africans Rising et ses membres ont profité de la semaine de la Journée de la libération de l’Afrique (25 mai) pour mettre en lumière les questions des flux financiers illicites, de l’esclavage et de la santé. Depuis 2023, la mobilisation s’est concentrée sur l’amplification de la campagne « Borderless Africa » (Afrique sans frontières) tout en faisant avancer d’autres programmes sur la paix, le climat, l’économie, l’énergie et les crises internationales qui touchent le continent.
### Semaine Mondiale d'Actions
Chaque année, Africans Rising s’associe à des organisations internationales spécialisées dans le climat afin de rallier les Africains de tous les pays pour réclamer la justice climatique.
Guidées par des thèmes tournants, les communautés organisent des actions qui mettent en lumière les luttes locales, proposent des solutions et amplifient le pouvoir collectif des Africains en première ligne face à la crise climatique.
Les mobilisations sont menées par des membres dont le travail sur le climat a un impact sur leurs communautés locales et leurs nations. Les activités comprennent des marches, des visites de marchés, des webinaires, des plantations d’arbres, des actions de sensibilisation dans les écoles, la publication d’articles, etc.
## SOLIDARITÉ
Nos initiatives de solidarité incarnent notre engagement à soutenir les communautés à travers le continent en temps de crise.
### Le Réseau Panafricain d'Action Solidaire (PASAN)
Le Réseau Panafricain d’Action Solidaire (PASAN) est une initiative visant à apporter des réponses rapides, coordonnées et efficaces aux défis humanitaires et politiques auxquels l’Afrique est confrontée. Il cherche à unir les individus, les mouvements et les institutions dans une action collective afin de faire face aux situations d’urgence, de défendre l’espace civique et de construire une culture panafricaine durable de solidarité.
PASAN reconnaît que les défis auxquels l’Afrique est confrontée nécessitent des solutions africaines, axées sur les populations, fondées sur l’entraide, la justice et la défense des droits humains. Grâce à des partenariats stratégiques, à la mobilisation des communautés locales et à des actions de plaidoyer, le réseau cherche à faire de la solidarité une pratique quotidienne et organisée plutôt qu’un effort réactionnaire.
### Objectives:
- Mettre en place les infrastructures nécessaires pour mobiliser rapidement et efficacement la solidarité à travers le continent africain en réponse aux crises humanitaires et aux défis liés à l’espace civique.
- Mettre en place l’infrastructure et le protocole nécessaires pour apporter des réponses rapides et efficaces aux crises humanitaires et civiles.
- Construire une infrastructure de solidarité continentale qui unisse les Africains dans les moments de crise.
- Développer des stratégies médiatiques qui redéfinissent la solidarité africaine comme une force au service de la justice et de l’autodétermination.
- Renforcer les mécanismes de protection des défenseurs des droits humains, des militants et des mouvements/communautés menacés.
 Boniface on a solidarity mission in Uganda
### Missions de solidarité
Dans le cadre de visites de solidarité, les membres du mouvement se rendent dans les pays touchés pour écouter, partager et se tenir aux côtés des populations.
Ces visites sont une démonstration d’unité et de responsabilité collective, garantissant que les luttes menées dans une partie de l’Afrique soient ressenties, reconnues et soutenues par tous. En nous mobilisant dans les moments difficiles, nous affirmons notre engagement commun en faveur de la justice, de la dignité et d’un véritable panafricanisme.
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### [Mobilização e Solidariedade Pan-Africana](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/)
**Published:** January 21, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Mobilização e Solidariedade Pan-Africana
A Unidade de Mobilização e Solidariedade Pan-Africana da Africans Rising conduz ações coletivas em todo o continente, reunindo movimentos, comunidades e indivíduos em torno de lutas comuns pela unidade, justiça, paz e dignidade.
## Resumo do programa
Esta unidade está organizada em três áreas principais:
- Mobilização - Semana da Libertação de África e Semana Global de Ações
- Solidariedade - Rede Pan-Africana de Ação Solidária e Missões Solidárias
- Congresso - Assembleia do Movimento Pan-Africano
## Encontro
### AAMA – Assembleia do Todo o Movimento Africano
A [Assembleia de todos os Movimentos Africanos (AAMA)](https://www.africansrising.org/?p=28098) é o maior encontro de movimentos africanos. Como plataforma popular, proporciona a oportunidade de avaliar o nosso mandato coletivo como africanos na nossa busca pela **unidade**, **justiça**, **paz** e **dignidade**; uma oportunidade para nos reconectarmos, questionarmos profundamente a situação africana, fazermos um balanço e redefinirmos estratégias para o futuro.
A primeira edição foi realizada em [2022](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/) em Arusha, na Tanzânia, e a segunda em Acra, no Gana, em [2024](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/).
Reuniu mais de **1000 representantes de movimentos, ativistas, pan-africanistas, defensores dos direitos humanos, feministas,** principalmente jovens, mas com uma boa mistura intergeracional.
A **AAMA** é mais do que um evento; é uma convergência das lutas das pessoas, um espaço de solidariedade e um compromisso com a construção de uma África unida, justa e digna.
## Mobilização
Todos os anos, coordenamos mobilizações em grande escala que reúnem comunidades, movimentos e organizações em toda a África para tomar medidas ousadas.
### Semana de Mobilização pela Libertação de África
A Semana da Libertação Africana é uma comemoração anual da fundação da **Organização da Unidade Africana, em 25 de maio de 1963**. O dia é reconhecido por promover a unidade e a solidariedade entre os povos e os Estados africanos. É também o aniversário do lançamento do Africans Rising, em 25 de maio de 2017.
A primeira mobilização ocorreu em 25 de maio de 2017, quando 2.000 voluntários, parceiros, apoiadores e amigos organizaram um total de 300 ações e eventos em 42 países do continente africano e na diáspora, para marcar o lançamento do Movimento Africans Rising.
Nos últimos anos, o movimento Africans Rising e os seus membros têm aproveitado a semana do Dia da Libertação Africana (25 de maio) para reconhecer questões relacionadas com fluxos financeiros ilícitos, escravatura e saúde. A partir de 2023, a mobilização tem-se centrado em ampliar a campanha Borderless Africa, ao mesmo tempo que promove outras agendas sobre paz, clima, economia, energia e crises internacionais que afetam o continente.
### Semana Global de Ações
Todos os anos, a Africans Rising estabelece parcerias com organizações climáticas internacionais para reunir africanos de todos os países e exigir justiça climática.
Guiadas por temas rotativos, as comunidades organizam ações que destacam as lutas locais, propõem soluções e amplificam o poder coletivo dos africanos na linha de frente da crise climática.
As mobilizações são lideradas por membros cujo trabalho sobre o clima afeta as suas comunidades locais e os seus países. As atividades incluem marchas, visitas a mercados, webinars, plantação de árvores, sensibilização nas escolas e publicação de artigos, etc.
## SOLIDARIEDADE
As nossas iniciativas de solidariedade refletem o nosso compromisso de apoiar as comunidades de todo o continente em tempos de crise.
### A Rede Pan-Africana de Ação Solidária (PASAN)
A Rede Pan-Africana de Ação Solidária (PASAN) é uma iniciativa concebida para fornecer respostas rápidas, coordenadas e impactantes aos desafios humanitários e políticos que a África enfrenta. Ela busca unir indivíduos, movimentos e instituições em ações coletivas para lidar com emergências, defender o espaço cívico e construir uma cultura pan-africana duradoura de solidariedade.
A PASAN reconhece que os desafios de África exigem soluções lideradas por africanos e impulsionadas pelas pessoas, baseadas na ajuda mútua, na justiça e na defesa dos direitos humanos. Através de parcerias estratégicas, mobilização popular e advocacy, a rede procura tornar a solidariedade uma prática quotidiana e organizada, em vez de um esforço reacionário.
### Objetivos:
- Construir a infraestrutura necessária para uma mobilização rápida e eficiente da solidariedade em todo o continente africano em resposta a crises humanitárias e desafios ao espaço cívico.
- Estabelecer a infraestrutura e o protocolo para respostas rápidas e eficazes a crises humanitárias e cívicas.
- Construir uma infraestrutura de solidariedade continental que una os africanos em momentos de crise.
- Desenvolver estratégias de comunicação social que reestruturem a solidariedade africana como uma força para a justiça e a autodeterminação.
- Fortalecer os mecanismos de proteção para defensores dos direitos humanos, ativistas e movimentos/comunidades ameaçados.
 Bonifácio em missão solidária no Uganda
### Missões de Solidariedade
Através de visitas de solidariedade, os membros do movimento viajam para os países afetados para ouvir, partilhar e estar lado a lado com as pessoas.
Estas visitas são uma demonstração de unidade e responsabilidade coletiva, garantindo que as lutas numa parte de África sejam sentidas, reconhecidas e apoiadas por todos. Ao aparecer em momentos de necessidade, afirmamos o nosso compromisso comum com a justiça, a dignidade e o verdadeiro pan-africanismo.
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### [التعبئة والتضامن الأفريقيان](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/)
**Published:** January 21, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# التعبئة والتضامن الأفريقيان
تقوم وحدة التعبئة والتضامن الأفريقي التابعة لمنظمة Africans Rising بتنفيذ إجراءات جماعية في جميع أنحاء القارة، حيث تجمع الحركات والمجتمعات والأفراد حول نضالات مشتركة من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة.
## نظرة عامة على البرنامج
تنقسم هذه الوحدة إلى ثلاثة مجالات رئيسية:
- التعبئة - أسبوع تحرير إفريقيا والأسبوع العالمي للأنشطة
- التضامن - شبكة العمل التضامني الأفريقي وبعثات التضامن
- الدعوة إلى الانعقاد - جمعية الحركة الأفريقية
## المؤتمر
### AAMA – الجمعية العامة للحركة الأفريقية
**[جمعية الحركات الأفريقية](https://www.africansrising.org/?p=28098)** (AAMA) هي أكبر تجمع للحركات الأفريقية. بصفتها منصة شعبية، توفر الجمعية فرصة لتقييم مهمتنا الجماعية كأفارقة في سعينا لتحقيق الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة؛ وهي فرصة لإعادة التواصل وطرح أسئلة عميقة حول الوضع الأفريقي وتقييم الوضع وإعادة صياغة الاستراتيجيات للمضي قدماً.
عُقدت النسخة الأولى في عام [2022](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/) في أروشا، تنزانيا، والثانية في أكرا، غانا، في عام [2024](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/).
جمع المؤتمر أكثر من 1000 من ممثلي الحركات والناشطين والناشطات والناشطين الأفارقة والمدافعين عن حقوق الإنسان والحقوقيين والنسويين، ومعظمهم من الشباب، ولكن مع مزيج جيد بين الأجيال.
AAMA هو أكثر من مجرد حدث؛ إنه ملتقى لنضالات الشعوب، ومساحة للتضامن، والتزام ببناء أفريقيا موحدة وعادلة وكريمة.
## التعبئة
كل عام، ننسق حملات تعبئة واسعة النطاق تجمع المجتمعات والحركات والمنظمات في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا لاتخاذ إجراءات جريئة.
### تعبئة أسبوع تحرير أفريقيا
أسبوع التحرير الأفريقي هو احتفال سنوي بذكرى تأسيس منظمة الوحدة الأفريقية في 25 مايو 1963. ويُعتبر هذا اليوم مناسبة لتعزيز الوحدة والتضامن بين الشعوب والدول الأفريقية. كما أنه يوافق ذكرى إطلاق مبادرة Africans Rising في 25 مايو 2017.
جرت أول عملية تعبئة على الإطلاق في 25 مايو/أيار 2017، عندما نظم 2,000 متطوع وشريك وداعم وصديق ما مجموعه 300 نشاط وفعالية في 42 دولة في القارة الأفريقية وفي الشتات، بمناسبة إطلاق حركة “Africans Rising”.
في السنوات الماضية، استغلت حركة Africans Rising وأعضاؤها أسبوع يوم التحرير الأفريقي (25 مايو) للتوعية بقضايا التدفقات المالية غير المشروعة والعبودية والصحة. ومنذ عام 2023، تركز الحملة على تعزيز حملة ”أفريقيا بلا حدود“ مع الدفع بأجندات أخرى تتعلق بالسلام والمناخ والاقتصاد والطاقة والأزمات الدولية التي تؤثر على القارة.
### أسبوع العمل العالمي
في كل عام، يتعاون Africans Rising مع المنظمات الدولية المعنية بالمناخ لحشد الأفارقة من جميع البلدان للمطالبة بالعدالة المناخية.
مسترشدين بموضوعات متناوبة، تنظم المجتمعات المحلية أعمالاً تسلط الضوء على النضالات المحلية وتقترح حلولاً وتضخيم القوة الجماعية للأفارقة في الخطوط الأمامية لأزمة المناخ.
ويقود هذه التعبئة الأعضاء الذين يؤثر عملهم في مجال المناخ على مجتمعاتهم المحلية ودولهم. وتشمل الأنشطة المسيرات، وزيارات الأسواق ، والندوات عبر الإنترنت، وغرس الأشجار ، والتوعية في المدارس، ونشر المقالات، وما إلى ذلك.
## الصلابة
تجسد مبادرات التضامن لدينا التزامنا بالوقوف إلى جانب المجتمعات في جميع أنحاء القارة في أوقات الأزمات.
### شبكة العمل التضامني لعموم أفريقيا (PASAN)
شبكة العمل التضامني الأفريقي هي مبادرة تهدف إلى توفير استجابات سريعة ومنسقة ومؤثرة للتحديات الإنسانية والسياسية التي تواجه أفريقيا. وتسعى الشبكة إلى توحيد الأفراد والحركات والمؤسسات في عمل جماعي للتصدي لحالات الطوارئ والدفاع عن الحيز المدني وبناء ثقافة تضامن أفريقية دائمة .
وتدرك الشبكة أن التحديات التي تواجهها أفريقيا تتطلب حلولاً يقودها الأفارقة ويحركها الناس وترتكز على المساعدة المتبادلة والعدالة والدفاع عن حقوق الإنسان. تسعى الشبكة، من خلال الشراكات الاستراتيجية والتعبئة الشعبية والدعوة، إلى جعل التضامن ممارسة يومية منظمة بدلاً من أن يكون مجرد رد فعل.
### الأهداف:
- بناء البنية التحتية اللازمة للتعبئة السريعة والفعالة للتضامن في جميع أنحاء القارة الأفريقية استجابةً للأزمات الإنسانية وتحديات الحيز المدني.
- إنشاء البنية التحتية والبروتوكول للاستجابة السريعة والفعالة للأزمات الإنسانية والمدنية.
- بناء بنية تحتية للتضامن القاري توحد الأفارقة في لحظات الأزمات.
- تطوير استراتيجيات إعلامية تعيد صياغة التضامن الأفريقي كقوة من أجل العدالة وتقرير المصير.
- تعزيز آليات الحماية للمدافعين عن حقوق الإنسان والنشطاء والحركات/المجتمعات المحلية المهددة.
 بونيفاس في مهمة تضامنية في أوغندا
### بعثات التضامن
من خلال زيارات التضامن، يسافر أعضاء الحركة إلى البلدان المتضررة للاستماع والمشاركة والوقوف جنباً إلى جنب مع الناس.
إن هذه الزيارات هي دليل على الوحدة والمسؤولية الجماعية، مما يضمن أن الكفاح في جزء من أفريقيا يشعر به الجميع ويعترف به ويدعمه الجميع. من خلال ظهورنا في لحظات الحاجة، نؤكد التزامنا المشترك بالعدالة والكرامة والوحدة الأفريقية الحقيقية.
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### [Ujenzi wa Harakati na Msaada](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Mpango wa Ujenzi wa Harakati na Msaada
Mpango wa Ujenzi na Usaidizi wa **Africans Rising**‘s Movement Building and Support Programme upo katika makundi mawili ambayo ni kujenga vuguvugu la **Africans Rising** kuwa vuguvugu la kutisha zaidi na kusaidia ujenzi wa vuguvugu la chinichini.
Mpango huu unajumuisha mipango iliyoundwa ili kutoa usaidizi wa vitendo na wa kimkakati kwa harakati na wanaharakati wanaofanya kazi kushughulikia changamoto za bara. Kupitia mpango huu, wanufaika hupokea ****ufadhili, mafunzo, kujengewa uwezo, kutambuliwa, mshikamano, usaidizi wa usalama wa kidijitali, na usaidizi wa majibu ya haraka**** ili kuendeleza malengo yao barani Afrika na ughaibuni.
Kupitia juhudi hizi, vuguvugu linaendelea ****kukuza, kuwezesha, kuunganisha, na kuunga mkono**** harakati za Kiafrika, kuzisaidia kutekeleza misheni zao kwa ufanisi zaidi na kwa uendelevu.
[Jiunge na Harakati!](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=sw)
## Malengo
Malengo ya Mpango wa Kujenga Harakati na Msaada yamejikita katika kuimarisha ukuaji, ****uendelevu, na athari za vuguvugu**** na wanaharakati kote Afrika.
Malengo haya yanawiana na jukumu la msingi la Africans Rising la Kukuza, ****Kuwezesha, Kuunganisha, Kusaidia, na Kujenga Mshikamano**** miongoni mwa vuguvugu za kijamii.
[ Jisajili ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=sw)
## Mafunzo na Kujenga Uwezo
Ili kuboresha ufanisi na athari za harakati, Africans Rising hupanga mafunzo ya mara kwa mara na programu za kujenga uwezo katika bara zima. Programu hizi huwapa wanaharakati na vuguvugu ujuzi, maarifa, na rasilimali zinazohitajika kuendeleza kazi zao. Baadhi ya mafunzo hutolewa kwa ushirikiano na mashirika mengine, kupanua ufikiaji wa vuguvugu ambazo bado sio wanachama wa Africans Rising.
## Mafunzo ya Usalama wa Dijiti
Africans Rising, kwa ushirikiano na mashirika mengine, huandaa mafunzo ya mara kwa mara ya usalama wa kidijitali kwa wanaharakati, watetezi wa haki za binadamu na waandishi wa habari. Mpango huu unakuza uelewa wa washiriki wa zana, mazoea na mbinu zinazohitajika ili kulinda mawasiliano yao ya kidijitali, vifaa na data.
## Usaidizi wa Majibu ya Haraka
Mpango wa Usaidizi wa Majibu ya Haraka unatoa usaidizi wa haraka—wa kifedha na mshikamano—kwa wanaharakati na mienendo inayokabiliwa na matatizo au dharura. Utaratibu huu unahakikisha kwamba harakati zinaweza kupokea usaidizi kwa wakati bila ucheleweshaji unaohusishwa na michakato changamano ya urasimu, na kuziwezesha kujibu kwa haraka hali za dharura.
## Mpango wa Kubadilishana Movement
Kupitia ushiriki wa kujifunza uwandani, Africans Rising iliona kuwa vuguvugu nyingi hufanya kazi kwa kujitenga, zikikosa fursa za kuimarisha nguvu zao za pamoja. Mpango wa Kubadilishana Movement hushughulikia hili kwa kuunganisha vuguvugu katika nchi na sekta, kuwezesha kujifunza kwa pamoja, ushirikiano na mshikamano. Mpango huu unalingana na jukumu la Africans Rising la kuunga mkono, kukuza, kuunganisha, na kuwezesha harakati za kijamii ili kuongeza athari zao.
## Kukuza Harakati za Kijamii za Kiafrika
Mradi huu shirikishi unawaleta pamoja wanachama wa Africans Rising na vuguvugu pana la Kiafrika ili kutetea usawa wa kijinsia kupitia uzalishaji wa maarifa, kujenga uwezo, na mipango ya utetezi.
Kwa kuzingatia kanuni za ufeministi, mradi unalenga kuhakikisha kuwa hakuna anayeachwa nyuma na kukuza msimamo mmoja juu ya ufeministi ndani ya vuguvugu la kijamii la Kiafrika. Wito wa Maonyesho ya Maslahi hualika vuguvugu za kijamii za Kiafrika kujiunga na Kikosi Kazi cha Wanawake, ambacho kinaunga mkono na kukuza athari za mradi huo.
## Tuzo na Sherehe
Ili kuheshimu na kuinua harakati bora katika bara zima, Africans Rising imeanzisha mipango miwili mikuu ya utambuzi:
### Tuzo za Uanaharakati Africans Rising
Tuzo hizi huadhimisha wanaharakati na vuguvugu linalojihusisha na vitendo visivyo vya ukatili ili kukuza umoja, haki, amani na utu kwa Waafrika wote.
Kila mwaka, Africans Rising hutoa tuzo tatu kwa wanaharakati tisa na wanaharakati kote barani:
- Mwanaharakati wa Mwaka
- Mwendo wa Mwaka
- Mwanaharakati wa Kisanaa wa Mwaka
[ Jifunze zaidi ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/tuzo-za-uanaharakati/)
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### [Construção e Apoio ao Movimento](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Programa de Construção e Apoio ao Movimento
O Programa de Construção e Apoio ao Movimento **Africans Rising** tem duas vertentes: tornar o movimento **Africans Rising** mais forte e apoiar a construção de movimentos populares.
Este programa consiste em iniciativas destinadas a fornecer apoio prático e estratégico a movimentos e ativistas que trabalham para enfrentar os desafios do continente. Através deste programa, os beneficiários recebem financiamento, formação, capacitação, reconhecimento, solidariedade, apoio à segurança digital e assistência de resposta rápida para promover os seus objetivos em toda a África e na diáspora.
Através destes esforços, a Africans Rising continua a ampliar, capacitar, conectar e apoiar os movimentos africanos, ajudando-os a executar as suas missões de forma mais eficaz e sustentável.
[Junte-se ao movimento!](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
## Objetivos
Os objetivos do Programa de Construção e Apoio a Movimentos têm como base o fortalecimento do crescimento, da sustentabilidade e do impacto dos movimentos e ativistas em toda a África.
Esses objetivos estão alinhados com a missão principal da Africans Rising de Amplificar, Capacitar, Conectar, Apoiar e Construir Solidariedade entre os movimentos sociais.
[ Inscrever-se ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
## Formação e capacitação
Para melhorar a eficácia e o impacto dos movimentos, a Africans Rising organiza regularmente programas de formação e capacitação em todo o continente. Esses programas dotam ativistas e movimentos das competências, conhecimentos e recursos necessários para avançar no seu trabalho. Algumas formações são ministradas em parceria com outras organizações, ampliando o acesso a movimentos que ainda não são membros da Africans Rising.
## Formação em segurança digital
African Rising, em colaboração com outras organizações, organiza regularmente formações sobre segurança digital para ativistas, defensores dos direitos humanos e jornalistas. Este programa aprofunda a compreensão dos participantes sobre as ferramentas, práticas e métodos necessários para proteger as suas comunicações digitais, dispositivos e dados.
## Suporte de resposta rápida
A iniciativa Rapid Response Support (Apoio de Resposta Rápida) oferece assistência imediata — tanto financeira quanto solidária — a ativistas e movimentos que enfrentam crises ou emergências. Esse mecanismo garante que os movimentos possam receber apoio oportuno, sem os atrasos associados a processos burocráticos complexos, permitindo-lhes responder rapidamente a situações urgentes.
## Programa de Intercâmbio de Movimentos
Através de atividades de aprendizagem no terreno, a Africans Rising observou que muitos movimentos trabalham isoladamente, perdendo oportunidades de fortalecer o seu poder coletivo. O Programa de Intercâmbio de Movimentos aborda esta questão, conectando movimentos entre países e setores, permitindo a aprendizagem partilhada, a colaboração e a solidariedade.
Esta iniciativa está alinhada com o mandato da Africans Rising de apoiar, ampliar, conectar e capacitar movimentos sociais para aumentar o seu impacto.
## Promovendo movimentos sociais africanos
Este projeto colaborativo reúne membros da Africans Rising e movimentos africanos mais amplos para defender a igualdade de género por meio da produção de conhecimento, capacitação e iniciativas de advocacy.
Baseado em princípios feministas, o projeto visa garantir que ninguém seja deixado para trás e promove uma postura unificada sobre o feminismo dentro dos movimentos sociais africanos. Uma chamada para manifestações de interesse convida movimentos sociais africanos a se juntarem à Força-Tarefa Feminista, que apoia e amplifica o impacto do projeto.
## Prémios e celebrações
Para homenagear e valorizar o ativismo notável em todo o continente, a Africans Rising criou duas importantes iniciativas de reconhecimento:
### Africans Rising Prémios de Ativismo
Estes prémios homenageiam ativistas e movimentos que se empenham em ações não violentas para promover a unidade, a justiça, a paz e a dignidade para todos os africanos.
Anualmente, a Africans Rising entrega três prémios a nove ativistas e movimentos de todo o continente:
- Ativista do Ano
- Movimento do Ano
- Ativista Artístico do Ano
[ Saiba mais ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/premios-ativismo/)
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### [Construction et soutien des mouvements](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Programme de renforcement et de soutien des mouvements
Le programme de renforcement et de soutien du mouvement **Africans Rising** comporte deux volets : renforcer le mouvement **Africans Rising** pour le rendre plus puissant et soutenir la création de mouvements communautaires.
Ce programme consiste à apporter un soutien pratique et stratégique aux mouvements et aux activistes qui s’efforcent de relever les défis auxquels est confronté le continent. Grâce à ce programme, les bénéficiaires reçoivent des financements, des formations, un renforcement des capacités, une reconnaissance, une solidarité, un soutien en matière de sécurité numérique et une aide d’urgence afin de faire avancer leurs objectifs à travers l’Afrique et dans la diaspora.
Grâce à ces efforts, ****Africans Rising**** continue d’amplifier, d’autonomiser, de connecter et de soutenir les mouvements africains, en les aidant à mener à bien leurs missions de manière plus efficace et durable.
[Rejoignez le mouvement !](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=fr)
## Objectifs
Les objectifs du programme de renforcement et de soutien des mouvements visent à renforcer la ****croissance, la durabilité et l’impact**** des mouvements et des activistes à travers l’Afrique.
Ces objectifs s’inscrivent dans la mission fondamentale d’Africans Rising, qui consiste à amplifier, autonomiser, connecter, soutenir et renforcer la solidarité entre les mouvements sociaux.
[ S’inscrire ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=fr)
## Formation et renforcement des capacités
Afin d'améliorer l'efficacité et l'impact des mouvements, Africans Rising organise régulièrement des programmes de formation et de renforcement des capacités à travers le continent. Ces programmes permettent aux activistes et aux mouvements d'acquérir les compétences, les connaissances et les ressources nécessaires pour faire avancer leur travail. Certaines formations sont dispensées en partenariat avec d'autres organisations, ce qui élargit l'accès aux mouvements qui ne sont pas encore membres d'Africans Rising
## Formation à la sécurité numérique
Africans Rising, in collaboration with other organisations, organises regular digital security trainings for activists, human rights defenders, and journalists. This programme deepens participants’ understanding of tools, practices and methods needed to secure their digital communications, devices, and data.
## Aide d'Urgence
L'initiative Rapid Response Support (Soutien d'intervention rapide) apporte une aide immédiate, tant financière que solidaire, aux militants et aux mouvements confrontés à des crises ou à des situations d'urgence. Ce mécanisme garantit que les mouvements peuvent bénéficier d'un soutien rapide, sans les délais liés à des procédures bureaucratiques complexes, ce qui leur permet de réagir rapidement aux situations urgentes.
## Programme d'échange pour les mouvements
Grâce à ses activités d'apprentissage sur le terrain, Africans Rising a observé que de nombreux mouvements travaillent de manière isolée, manquant ainsi des occasions de renforcer leur pouvoir collectif. Le programme Movement Exchange Program remédie à cette situation en mettant en relation des mouvements de différents pays et secteurs, favorisant ainsi l'apprentissage partagé, la collaboration et la solidarité. Cette initiative s'inscrit dans le cadre de la mission d'Africans Rising qui consiste à soutenir, amplifier, connecter et autonomiser les mouvements sociaux afin d'accroître leur impact.
## Féminiser les mouvements sociaux africains
Ce projet collaboratif rassemble les membres d’Africans Rising et des mouvements africains plus larges afin de promouvoir l’égalité des sexes à travers la production de connaissances, le renforcement des capacités et des initiatives de sensibilisation.
Fondé sur des principes féministes, le projet vise à garantir que personne ne soit laissé pour compte et à promouvoir une position unifiée sur le féminisme au sein des mouvements sociaux africains. Un appel à manifestation d’intérêt invite les mouvements sociaux africains à rejoindre le groupe de travail féministe, qui soutient et amplifie l’impact du projet.
## Récompenses et Célébrations
Afin d’honorer et de mettre en valeur les actions militantes exceptionnelles menées à travers le continent, Africans Rising a mis en place deux initiatives majeures de reconnaissance :
### Prix de l'activisme Africans Rising
Ces prix récompensent les activistes et les mouvements qui mènent des actions non violentes pour promouvoir l’unité, la justice, la paix et la dignité pour tous les Africains.
Chaque année, Africans Rising décerne trois prix à neuf activistes et mouvements à travers le continent :
- Activiste de l'Année
- Mouvement de l'Année
- Artiste activiste de l'année
[ En savoir plus ](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/prix-activisme/)
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### [بناء ودعم الحركة](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# الحركة البناء و الدعم البرنامج
يتألف برنامج بناء ودعم حركة **Africans Rising** من شقين، هما: بناء حركة **Africans Rising** لتصبح حركة أكثر قوة، ودعم بناء الحركات الشعبية.
يتكون هذا البرنامج من مبادرات مصممة لتوفير الدعم العملي والاستراتيجي للحركات والناشطين الذين يعملون على مواجهة التحديات التي تواجه القارة. من خلال هذا البرنامج، يتلقى المستفيدون ****التمويل والتدريب وبناء القدرات والاعتراف والتضامن ودعم الأمن الرقمي والمساعدة في الاستجابة السريعة****لتعزيز أهدافهم في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا وفي الشتات.
من خلال هذه الجهود، الأفارقة الصاعدون يواصلون تضخيم ****، تمكين، ربط، و دعم**** الحركات الأفريقية، مساعدتها على تنفيذ مهامها بشكل أكثر a24> فعالية وبشكل مستدام.
[انضم إلى الحركة!](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=ar)
## أهداف
تتمثل أهداف برنامج بناء ودعم الحركات في تعزيز ****نمو واستدامة وتأثير**** الحركات والناشطين في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا.
وتتوافق هذه الأهداف مع المهمة الأساسية لمنظمة Africans Rising المتمثلة في ****تضخيم وتقوية وتوصيل ودعم وبناء التضامن**** بين الحركات الاجتماعية.
[ التسجيل ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=ar)
## التدريب وبناء القدرات
من أجل تحسين فعالية وتأثير الحركات، تنظم منظمة Africans Rising برامج تدريب وبناء قدرات منتظمة في جميع أنحاء القارة. تزود هذه البرامج النشطاء والحركات بالمهارات والمعارف والموارد اللازمة لتعزيز عملهم. يتم تقديم بعض الدورات التدريبية بالشراكة مع منظمات أخرى، مما يوسع نطاق الوصول إلى الحركات التي لم تنضم بعد إلى منظمة Africans Rising.
## رقمي أمني تدريب
تنظم منظمة Africans Rising، بالتعاون مع منظمات أخرى، دورات تدريبية منتظمة في مجال الأمن الرقمي للناشطين والمدافعين عن حقوق الإنسان والصحفيين. يعمق هذا البرنامج فهم المشاركين للأدوات والممارسات والأساليب اللازمة لتأمين اتصالاتهم الرقمية وأجهزتهم وبياناتهم.
## سريع استجابة دعم
تقدم مبادرة الدعم السريع المساعدة الفورية - المالية والتضامنية - للناشطين والحركات التي تواجه أزمات أو حالات طوارئ. تضمن هذه الآلية حصول الحركات على الدعم في الوقت المناسب دون التأخير المرتبط بالإجراءات البيروقراطية المعقدة، مما يمكّنها من الاستجابة بسرعة للحالات الطارئة.
## برنامج تبادل الحركة
من خلال الأنشطة التعليمية الميدانية، لاحظت منظمة Africans Rising أن العديد من الحركات تعمل بشكل منفرد، مما يؤدي إلى ضياع فرص تعزيز قوتها الجماعية. يعالج برنامج تبادل الحركات هذه المشكلة من خلال ربط الحركات عبر البلدان والقطاعات، مما يتيح تبادل المعرفة والتعاون والتضامن.
تتوافق هذه المبادرة مع مهمة منظمة Africans Rising المتمثلة في دعم الحركات الاجتماعية وتوسيع نطاقها وربطها وتمكينها من أجل تعزيز تأثيرها.
## الجنسانية الأفريقية الاجتماعية الحركات
يجمع هذا المشروع التعاوني بين أعضاء ****Africans Rising**** والحركات الأفريقية الأوسع نطاقًا للدعوة إلى ****المساواة بين الجنسين**** من خلال إنتاج المعرفة وبناء القدرات ومبادرات الدعوة.
استنادًا إلى المبادئ النسوية، يهدف المشروع إلى ضمان عدم تهميش أي شخص وتعزيز موقف موحد بشأن النسوية داخل الحركات الاجتماعية الأفريقية. تدعو دعوة إبداء الاهتمام الحركات الاجتماعية الأفريقية للانضمام إلى فريق العمل النسوي، الذي يدعم ويضخم تأثير المشروع.
## الجوائز و الاحتفال
لتكريم وتشجيع و الارتقاء بالنشاط البارز في جميع أنحاء القارة الأفريقية، الأفارقة الصاعدون قد أنشأوا مبادرتين رئيسيتين للتقدير:
### Africans Rising جوائز النشاط
تكرم هذه الجوائز النشطاء والحركات التي تشارك في أعمال غير عنيفة لتعزيز الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة لجميع الأفارقة.
تقدم منظمة Africans Rising سنويًا ****ثلاث جوائز لتسعة نشطاء وحركات**** في جميع أنحاء القارة:
- ناشط في السنة السنة
- حركة من السنة السنة
- فني ناشط في السنة السنة
[ تعرف على المزيد ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%b2-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%86%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%b7/)
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### [Movement Building and Support](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Movement Building and Support Program
Africans Rising’s Movement Building and Support Program is in two folds namely **building the Africans Rising movement into a more formidable one** and supporting the **building of grassroot movements**.
This program consists of initiatives designed to provide practical and strategic support to movements and activists working to address the continent’s challenges. Through this program, beneficiaries receive ****funding, training, capacity building, recognition, solidarity, digital security support, and rapid response assistance****to advance their objectives across Africa and in the diaspora.
Through these efforts, Africans Rising continues to ****amplify, empower, connect, and support**** African movements, helping them execute their missions more effectively and sustainably.
[Join the Movement !](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
## Objectives
The objectives of the Movement Building and Support Program are rooted in strengthening the ****growth, sustainability, and impact**** of movements and activists across Africa.
These objectives align with Africans Rising’s core mandate to ****Amplify, Empower, Connect, Support, and Build Solidarity**** among social movements.
[ Register ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
## Training and Capacity Building
To improve the effectiveness and impact of movements, Africans Rising organises regular training and capacity-building programs across the continent. These programs equip activists and movements with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to advance their work. Some trainings are delivered in partnership with other organisations, expanding access to movements that are not yet members of Africans Rising.
## Digital Security Training
Africans Rising, in collaboration with other organisations, organises regular digital security trainings for activists, human rights defenders, and journalists. This programme deepens participants’ understanding of tools, practices and methods needed to secure their digital communications, devices, and data.
## Rapid Response Support
The Rapid Response Support initiative provides immediate assistance—both financial and solidarity—to activists and movements facing crises or emergencies. This mechanism ensures that movements can receive timely support without the delays associated with complex bureaucratic processes, enabling them to respond swiftly to urgent situations.
## Movement Exchange Program
Through field learning engagements, Africans Rising observed that many movements work in isolation, missing opportunities to strengthen their collective power. The Movement Exchange Program addresses this by connecting movements across countries and sectors, enabling shared learning, collaboration, and solidarity. This initiative aligns with Africans Rising’s mandate to support, amplify, connect, and empower social movements to enhance their impact.
## Engendering African Social Movements
This collaborative project brings together Africans Rising members and broader African movements to advocate for ****gender equality**** through knowledge production, capacity building, and advocacy initiatives.
Grounded in feminist principles, the project aims to ensure that no one is left behind and promotes a unified stance on feminism within African social movements. A call for Expressions of Interest invites African social movements to join the ****Feminist Task Force****, which supports and amplifies the impact of the project.
## Awards and Celebration
To honour and uplift outstanding activism across the continent, Africans Rising has established two major recognition initiatives:
### Africans Rising Activism Awards
These awards celebrate activists and movements engaging in non-violent actions to promote unity, justice, peace, and dignity for all Africans.
Annually, Africans Rising presents ****three awards to nine activists and movements**** across the continent:
- Activist of the Year
- Movement of the Year
- Artistic Activist of the Year
[ Learn more ](https://www.africansrising.org/activismawards/)
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### [Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/)
**Published:** January 21, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
Africans Rising’s Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity Unit conducts collective action across the continent, bringing together movements, communities and individuals around shared struggles for unity, justice, peace and dignity.
## Program overview
This unit is organised into three key areas:
- Mobilisation - Africa Liberation Week & Global Week of Actions
- Solidarity - Pan-African Solidarity Action Network & Solidarity Missions
- Convening - All-Africa Movement Assembly
## CONVENING
### AAMA – All African Movement Assembly
The [All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA)](https://www.africansrising.org/aama/) is the largest gathering of African movements. As a people’s platform, it provides the opportunity to assess our collective mandate as Africans in our quest for **unity**, **justice**, **peace**, and **dignity**; an opportunity to reconnect, ask deep questions about the African situation, take stock and re-strategise on the way forward.
The first edition was held in [2022](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/) in Arusha, Tanzania and the second in Accra, Ghana in [2024](https://www.africansrising.org/2022aama/).
It brought together more than **1000 movement representatives**, **activists**, **Pan-Africanists**, **human rights defenders**, **feminists**, mainly young people, but with a good inter-generational mix.
**AAMA** is more than an event; it is a convergence of people’s struggles, a space of solidarity, and a commitment to building a united, just, and dignified Africa.
## Mobilisation
Each year, we coordinate large-scale mobilisations that bring together communities, movements, and organisations across Africa to take bold actions.
### Africa Liberation Week Mobilisation
African Liberation Week is an annual commemoration of the foundation of the **Organisation of African Unity on May 25, 1963**. The day is recognised to promote unity and solidarity among African people and states. It is also the anniversary of the launch of Africans Rising on May 25, 2017.
The first-ever mobilisation took place on May 25, 2017, when 2,000 volunteers, partners, supporters, and friends organised a total of 300 actions & events in 42 countries on the African continent and in the Diaspora, to mark the launch of the Africans Rising Movement.
In the past years, the Africans Rising movement and its members have used the week of African Liberation Day(May 25) to recognise issues of illicit financial flows, slavery, and health. From 2023, the mobilisation has been focused on amplifying the Borderless Africa campaign while pushing other agendas on Peace, Climate, Economic, Energy and International crises that affect the continent.
### Global Week of Actions
Every year, Africans Rising partners with international climate organisations to rally Africans from across all countries to demand climate justice.
Guided by rotating themes, communities organise actions that highlight local struggles, propose solutions, and amplify the collective power of Africans on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
The mobilisations are led by members whose work on climate affects their local communities and their nations. Activities include marches, market visits, webinars, tree planting, sensitisation in schools, and publication of articles, etc.
## SOLIDARITY
Our Solidarity initiatives embody our commitment to standing with communities across the continent in times of crisis.
### The Pan-African Solidarity Action Network (PASAN)
The Pan-African Solidarity Action Network (PASAN) is an initiative designed to provide rapid, coordinated, and impactful responses to the humanitarian and political challenges facing Africa. It seeks to unite individuals, movements and institutions in collective action to address emergencies, defend civic space and build a lasting pan-African culture of solidarity.
PASAN recognises that Africa’s challenges require African-led, people-driven solutions that are rooted in mutual aid, justice and the defence of human rights. Through strategic partnerships, grassroots mobilisation and advocacy, the network seeks to make solidarity an everyday, organised practice rather than a reactionary effort.
### Objectives:
- To build the infrastructure necessary for quick and efficient mobilisation of solidarity across the African continent in response to humanitarian crises and civic space challenges.
- Establish the infrastructure and protocol for quick and effective responses to humanitarian and civic crises.
- Build a continental solidarity infrastructure that unites Africans in moments of crisis.
- Develop media strategies that reframe African solidarity as a force for justice and self-determination.
- Strengthen protection mechanisms for human rights defenders, activists and movements/communities under threat.
 Boniface on a solidarity mission in Uganda
### Solidarity Missions
Through solidarity visits, movement members travel to affected countries to listen, share, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people.
These visits are a demonstration of unity and collective responsibility, ensuring that struggles in one part of Africa are felt, recognised, and supported by all. By showing up in moments of need, we affirm our shared commitment to justice, dignity, and true Pan Africanism.
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### [Pan-African Solidarity Actions](https://www.africansrising.org/getinvolved/pan-african-solidarity-actions/)
**Published:** May 13, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Together, we move from awareness to action.
## Pan‑African Solidarity Actions
Africans Rising mobilizes, connects, and inspires collective action and Pan‑African solidarity actions across Africa and the diaspora, bringing together movements, citizens, and organizations committed to justice, dignity, and unity across the continent.
## Completed Actions
### Open Sign‑On Letter to DIRCO (South Africa)
##### Urgent Call for Decisive Action on Anti‑African Violence in South
**What this is**: A continental solidarity letter urging the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to take firm and coordinated action against anti‑African violence.
**Why it matters**: Rising xenophobic and anti‑African attacks threaten Pan‑African unity, safety, and dignity.
Share the letter
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### [Donor Dashboard](https://www.africansrising.org/donor-dashboard-3/)
**Published:** June 4, 2026
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### [Donation Confirmation](https://www.africansrising.org/donation-confirmation-2/)
**Published:** June 4, 2026
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### [Campanha de Reparações](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/reparations-campaign/)
**Published:** January 27, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## REPARAÇÕES
#### Recuperar a dignidade, restaurar a justiça
A Africans Rising está a promover uma abordagem de construção de movimentos para as reparações, levando a luta para fora das salas de reuniões e para as comunidades. Confrontamos o legado de séculos de tráfico de escravos e escravatura, colonialismo e exploração moderna, ao mesmo tempo que celebramos a resiliência de África e imaginamos um futuro de dignidade, justiça e restauração. Através da educação, mobilização, investigação, defesa e solidariedade em toda a África e na diáspora, estamos a construir um movimento impulsionado pelo povo para exigir e moldar as reparações.
### Em que consiste a Campanha de Reparações?
A Campanha de Reparações é uma iniciativa que busca recuperar a justiça para a África e a sua diáspora. Trata-se de cura, restauração e justiça. Para nós, as reparações vão além de desculpas públicas e compensações monetárias. Trata-se de recuperar a memória, restaurar culturas, reconstruir a dignidade e responsabilizar os sistemas por séculos de exploração.
A nossa abordagem garante que as conversas sobre reparações não fiquem presas em espaços elitistas, mas estejam enraizadas nas realidades vividas por pessoas comuns, desde comunidades de base na África até comunidades afrodescendentes em todo o mundo.
## As nossas atividades
#### 1. Educação e Conscientização Política
A educação é fundamental para construir um movimento de massa em prol das reparações. Criamos espaços de aprendizagem, reflexão, diálogo e mobilização que conectam a história às lutas atuais.
**Workshops e Webinares**
Organizamos regularmente workshops e webinars em toda a África e na diáspora, em parceria com movimentos sociais, académicos, artistas e grupos comunitários. Estas sessões vão além da discussão; são espaços de aprendizagem coletiva, educação política, reflexão e ação, ajudando as comunidades a compreender como a escravatura, o colonialismo e o imperialismo moldam as realidades atuais.
**Série Diáspora**
A nossa Série Diáspora conecta afrodescendentes do Caribe, das Américas, da Europa e da Ásia com a África. Estas sessões promovem a aprendizagem, o intercâmbio, a solidariedade e a organização política, estabelecendo ligações claras entre as injustiças históricas e as lutas atuais, como o racismo, a exploração económica, o deslocamento e a perda cultural.
**Sextas-feiras de Reparações**
Todas as sextas-feiras, mantemos as reparações vivas na consciência pública por meio de reflexões, atualizações, narrativas e chamadas à ação nas nossas plataformas de redes sociais, garantindo um envolvimento, aprendizagem e mobilização consistentes.
**Reflexões e Blogs**
Os nossos membros e aliados publicam regularmente blogs e reflexões que tornam as reparações acessíveis, identificáveis e fundamentadas em realidades vividas, apoiando a educação política contínua e a construção de movimentos.
#### 2. Pesquisa, Documentação e Narrativa
Nós acreditamos que contar as nossas próprias histórias e documentar as nossas histórias é uma forma vital de resistência, cura e construção da justiça.
**A História Africana**
Estamos a desenvolver uma narrativa histórica centrada em África que:
- Revisita a África pré-invasão,
- Documenta as perturbações causadas pela escravatura, pela atividade missionária, pelo colonialismo e pelo imperialismo, e
- Destaca as lutas contínuas pela justiça, dignidade e autodeterminação.
**Histórias da diáspora**
Estamos a recolher histórias, testemunhos e experiências vividas por africanos e pessoas de ascendência africana em toda a diáspora, documentando os impactos a longo prazo da escravatura, da opressão racial, da exclusão económica, da perda cultural e do deslocamento. Essas histórias constituem um pilar central do nosso trabalho global de conhecimento sobre reparações e dos nossos esforços de educação pública.
**Testemunhos da comunidade e Arquivo vivo**
Estamos a recolher testemunhos da comunidade em toda a África e na diáspora, documentando experiências vividas de expropriação, apagamento cultural, trabalho forçado, roubo de terras, violência racial e resistência. Este trabalho culminará numa antologia e num arquivo vivo que servirá tanto como registo histórico como ferramenta de movimento para a educação, defesa e lutas por reparações.
#### 3. Defesa, responsabilidade e envolvimento político
Trabalhamos para transformar educação, memória e investigação em ação política, responsabilização e mudança estrutural.
**Petições e Pedidos de reparação**
Apoiamos africanos e afrodescendentes, comunidades, instituições e movimentos sociais no desenvolvimento e avanço de petições formais e pedidos de reparação contra Estados, monarquias, corporações, igrejas e instituições responsáveis por danos históricos e atuais.
Estas petições visam:
- Reconhecimento histórico
- A restituição da riqueza cultural e material roubada
- Compensação por perdas sociais, económicas e culturais
- Reforma institucional e garantias de não repetição
A nossa abordagem garante que os pedidos de reparação continuem a ser orientados para as pessoas, enraizados na comunidade e centrados na justiça.
**Envolvimento em Políticas Estratégicas**
Envolvemos governos, organismos regionais e continentais, instituições de ensino, autoridades culturais e plataformas internacionais para:
- Promover o diálogo político sobre reparações,
- Institucionalizar estruturas de reparação e
- Fortalecer a responsabilidade política a nível local, nacional, continental e global.
[  ](https://web.facebook.com/ReparativeJusticeNow)
## Envolva-se
### Compartilhe a sua história:
Contribua com as experiências da sua comunidade para o Compêndio, partilhe reflexões pessoais e blogs
### Junte-se ao Grupo de Ação por Reparações:
Aprenda, crie estratégias e aja com outras pessoas que impulsionam a agenda de reparações.
### Construir parcerias:
Ligue o seu movimento, comunidade ou instituição à Africans Rising.
### Participe em plataformas educativas:
Participe de plataformas educativas: participe de webinars, das quintas-feiras de reparações e de reflexões.
### Assine e apoie petições:
Responsabilizar governos e instituições.
## Bélgica
O movimento Africans Rising exige que os líderes da Bélgica iniciem um processo de pedido de desculpas e reparação pelos crimes históricos e injustiças atuais cometidos contra o povo do Congo, todos resultado do brutal domínio colonial belga no Congo.
[Assine a petição](https://www.change.org/p/king-philippe-of-belgium-peace-justice-and-dignity-for-the-people-of-drc-congo?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_25272851_en-GB%3A5&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition)
## Inglaterra
Vossa Majestade, Rainha Isabel II da Grã-Bretanha, escrevemos-lhe para pedir que se junte a nós na defesa da verdade e da justiça, emprestando a sua voz para ajudar a curar os erros do passado e desmantelar o racismo do presente.
[Assine a petição](https://www.change.org/p/your-majesty-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-of-england-we-seek-acknowledgement-justice-healing-reconciliation-for-the-colonised-colonised?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_23235274_en-GB%3A3&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition)
## Junta-te ao Movimento
As reparações não dizem respeito apenas ao passado; dizem respeito ao futuro que estamos determinados a construir. Dizem respeito à **verdade, à justiça, à dignidade e à restauração** da África e de todos os seus filhos espalhados pelo mundo.
Através da educação, mobilização, investigação, comemoração, defesa e parcerias, estamos a construir um movimento pan-africano que se recusa a esquecer, se recusa a ser silenciado e se recusa a parar até que seja feita justiça.
### **Juntos, podemos transformar a memória em movimento e o movimento em justiça.**
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### [حملة التعويضات](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/reparations-campaign/)
**Published:** January 27, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## التعويضات
#### استرداد الكرامة، واستعادة العدالة
تقوم منظمة Africans Rising بتعزيز نهج بناء الحركة من أجل التعويضات؛ حيث تنقل النضال من قاعات الاجتماعات إلى المجتمعات المحلية. نحن نواجه إرث قرون من تجارة الرقيق والعبودية والاستعمار والاستغلال المعاصر، بينما نحتفي بمرونة أفريقيا ونتخيل مستقبلًا يتسم بالكرامة والعدالة والاستعادة. من خلال التعليم والتعبئة والبحث والدعوة والتضامن في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا والشتات، نبني حركة شعبية للمطالبة بالتعويضات وتشكيلها.
### ما هي حملة التعويضات؟
حملة التعويضات هي مبادرة تسعى إلى استعادة العدالة لأفريقيا وشعبها في الشتات. وهي تتعلق بالشفاء والترميم والعدالة. التعويضات بالنسبة لنا تتجاوز الاعتذارات العلنية والتعويضات المالية. إنها تتعلق باستعادة الذاكرة، وترميم الثقافات، وإعادة بناء الكرامة، ومحاسبة الأنظمة على قرون من الاستغلال.
يضمن نهجنا ألا تقتصر المحادثات حول التعويضات على دوائر النخبة، بل أن تكون متجذرة في الواقع المعاش للناس العاديين من المجتمعات الشعبية في أفريقيا إلى المجتمعات المنحدرة من أصل أفريقي في جميع أنحاء العالم.
## أنشطتنا
#### 1- التعليم وبناء الوعي السياسي
التعليم هو عنصر أساسي في بناء حركة جماهيرية للمطالبة بالتعويضات. نحن نخلق مساحات للتعلم والتفكير والحوار والتعبئة التي تربط التاريخ بالنضالات الحالية.
**ورش العمل والندوات عبر الإنترنت**
ننظم بانتظام ورش عمل وندوات عبر الإنترنت في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا والشتات، بالشراكة مع الحركات الاجتماعية والعلماء والفنانين والمجموعات المجتمعية. تتجاوز هذه الجلسات مجرد المناقشة؛ فهي مساحات للتعلم الجماعي والتثقيف السياسي والتفكير والعمل، وتساعد المجتمعات على فهم كيفية تأثير العبودية والاستعمار والإمبريالية على واقع اليوم.
**سلسلة الشتات**
تربط سلسلة ”الشتات“ الخاصة بنا بين المنحدرين من أصل أفريقي من منطقة البحر الكاريبي والأمريكتين وأوروبا وآسيا وأفريقيا. تعزز هذه الجلسات التعلم والتبادل والتضامن والتنظيم السياسي، وترسم صلات واضحة بين المظالم التاريخية والنضالات الحالية مثل العنصرية والاستغلال الاقتصادي والتشريد وفقدان الثقافة.
**جمعة التعويضات**
كل يوم جمعة، نحافظ على إحياء موضوع التعويضات في الوعي العام من خلال التأملات والتحديثات ورواية القصص والدعوات إلى العمل عبر منصات التواصل الاجتماعي الخاصة بنا، مما يضمن المشاركة والتعلم والتعبئة المستمرة.
**تأملات ومدونات**
ينشر أعضاؤنا وحلفاؤنا بانتظام مدونات وتأملات تجعل التعويضات متاحة ومفهومة ومستندة إلى حقائق واقعية، مما يدعم التعليم السياسي المستمر وبناء الحركات.
#### 2. البحث والتوثيق وسرد القصص
نحن نؤمن بأن سرد قصصنا وتوثيق تاريخنا هو شكل حيوي من أشكال المقاومة والشفاء وبناء العدالة.
**القصة الأفريقية**
نحن نعمل على تطوير سرد تاريخي يركز على أفريقيا ويتميز بما يلي:
- يعود إلى أفريقيا قبل الغزو،
- يوثق الاضطرابات الناجمة عن العبودية والنشاط التبشيري والاستعمار والإمبريالية، و
- يسلط الضوء على النضالات المستمرة من أجل العدالة والكرامة وتقرير المصير.
**قصص من الشتات**
نحن نجمع قصصًا وشهادات وتجارب حية من أفارقة وأشخاص من أصل أفريقي في الشتات، ونوثق الآثار طويلة المدى للعبودية والقمع العنصري والاستبعاد الاقتصادي وفقدان الثقافة والتشريد. تشكل هذه القصص ركيزة أساسية لعملنا المعرفي العالمي في مجال التعويضات وجهودنا في مجال التثقيف العام.
**شهادات المجتمع المحلي والأرشيف الحي**
نحن نجمع شهادات المجتمع في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا والشتات، ونوثق تجارب حية من الاستيلاء على الممتلكات، ومحو الثقافة، والعمل القسري، وسرقة الأراضي، والعنف العنصري، والمقاومة. سيتوج هذا العمل بمختارات وأرشيف حي يخدم كسجل تاريخي وأداة للحركة من أجل التعليم والدعوة والنضال من أجل التعويضات.
#### 3. الدعوة والمساءلة والمشاركة في السياسات
نحن نعمل على تحويل التعليم والذاكرة والبحث إلى عمل سياسي ومساءلة وتغيير هيكلي.
**الالتماسات ومطالبات التعويضات**
نحن ندعم الأفارقة والأشخاص المنحدرين من أصل أفريقي والمجتمعات والمؤسسات والحركات الاجتماعية في إعداد وتقديم التماسات رسمية ومطالبات بالتعويض ضد الدول والملكيات والشركات والكنائس والمؤسسات المسؤولة عن الأضرار التاريخية والحديثة.
تسعى هذه العرائض إلى:
- الاعتراف التاريخي
- إعادة الثروات الثقافية والمادية المسروقة
- التعويض عن الخسائر الاجتماعية والاقتصادية والثقافية
- الإصلاح المؤسسي وضمانات عدم التكرار
يضمن نهجنا أن تظل مطالبات التعويضات مدفوعة بالناس ومتجذرة في المجتمع ومتمحورة حول العدالة.
**المشاركة في السياسات الاستراتيجية**
نحن نشرك الحكومات والهيئات الإقليمية والقارية والمؤسسات التعليمية والسلطات الثقافية والمنصات الدولية من أجل:
- تحسين الحوار السياساتي بشأن التعويضات،
- مأسسة أطر التعويضات، و
- تعزيز المساءلة السياسية على المستويات المحلية والوطنية والقارية والعالمية.
[  ](https://web.facebook.com/ReparativeJusticeNow)
## شارك معناشارك معنا
### شارك قصتك:
ساهم بتجارب مجتمعك في الملخص، وشارك أفكارك الشخصية ومدوناتك
### انضم إلى مجموعة العمل من أجل التعويضات:
تعلم ووضع الاستراتيجيات والتصرف مع الآخرين الذين يقودون جدول أعمال التعويضات.
### بناء الشراكات:
اربط حركتك أو مجتمعك أو مؤسستك بـ Africans Rising.
### الانخراط في منصات التعليم:
شارك في منصات التعليم: شارك في الندوات عبر الإنترنت، و”أيام الخميس للتعويضات“، وجلسات التأمل.
### توقيع ودعم العرائض:
مساءلة الحكومات والمؤسسات.
## بلجيكا
تطالب حركة Africans Rising قادة بلجيكا ببدء عملية اعتذار وتعويض عن الجرائم التاريخية والظلم الحالي المرتكب ضد شعب الكونغو، والتي تعود جميعها إلى الحكم الاستعماري الوحشي لبلجيكا في الكونغو.
[التوقيع على العريضة](https://www.change.org/p/king-philippe-of-belgium-peace-justice-and-dignity-for-the-people-of-drc-congo?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_25272851_en-GB%3A5&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition)
## إنجلترا
صاحبة الجلالة، الملكة إليزابيث الثانية ملكة إنجلترا، نكتب إليكِ لنناشدكِ الانضمام إلينا في الدفاع عن الحقيقة والعدالة، وإسماع صوتكِ للمساعدة في إصلاح أخطاء الماضي والقضاء على العنصرية في الحاضر.
[التوقيع على العريضة](https://www.change.org/p/your-majesty-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-of-england-we-seek-acknowledgement-justice-healing-reconciliation-for-the-colonised-colonised?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_23235274_en-GB%3A3&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition)
## انضم إلى الحركة
التعويضات لا تتعلق بالماضي فحسب، بل تتعلق بالمستقبل الذي نحن مصممون على بنائه. إنها تتعلق بالحقيقة والعدالة والكرامة وإعادة الاعتبار لأفريقيا وجميع أبنائها في جميع أنحاء العالم.
من خلال التثقيف والتعبئة والبحث والتذكير والدعوة والشراكات، نحن نبني حركة أفريقية ترفض النسيان وترفض الصمت وترفض التوقف حتى تتحقق العدالة.
### **معاً، يمكننا تحويل الذكريات إلى حركة، والحركة إلى عدالة.**
[التسجيل](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d9%8a%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%b9/)[يتبرع](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d9%8a%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%b9/)
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### [Campagne pour les réparations](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/reparations-campaign/)
**Published:** January 27, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## RÉPARATIONS
#### Restaurer la dignité, Rétablir la justice
Africans Rising promeut une approche participative en ce qui concerne les réparations, en transférant la lutte des salles de réunion vers les communautés. Nous nous confrontons à l’héritage de plusieurs siècles d’esclavage, de traite négrière, de colonisation et d’exploitation moderne, tout en célébrant la résilience de l’Afrique et en imaginant un avenir fait de dignité, de justice et de restauration. Grâce à l’éducation, à la mobilisation, à la recherche, au plaidoyer et à la solidarité à travers l’Afrique et la diaspora, nous construisons un mouvement populaire pour exiger et façonner les réparations.
### En quoi consiste la campagne pour les réparations ?
La campagne pour les réparations est une initiative qui vise à rétablir la justice pour l’Afrique et sa diaspora. Elle porte sur la guérison, la restauration et la justice. Pour nous, les réparations vont au-delà des excuses publiques et des compensations financières. Elles consistent à retrouver la mémoire, à restaurer les cultures, à reconstruire la dignité et à demander des comptes aux systèmes responsables de siècles d’exploitation.
Notre approche garantit que les discussions sur les réparations ne restent pas confinées aux sphères élitistes, mais s’ancrent dans les réalités vécues par les populations ordinaires, des communautés locales en Afrique aux communautés d’ascendance africaine à travers le monde.
## Nos activités
#### 1. Éducation et sensibilisation politique
L’éducation est essentielle pour construire un mouvement de masse en faveur des réparations. Nous créons des espaces d’apprentissage, de réflexion, de dialogue et de mobilisation qui relient l’histoire aux luttes actuelles.
**Ateliers et Webinaires**
Nous organisons régulièrement des ateliers et des webinaires à travers l’Afrique et la diaspora, en partenariat avec des mouvements sociaux, des universitaires, des artistes et des groupes communautaires. Ces sessions vont au-delà de la simple discussion ; elles constituent des espaces d’apprentissage collectif, d’éducation politique, de réflexion et d’action, aidant les communautés à comprendre comment l’esclavage, le colonialisme et l’impérialisme façonnent les réalités d’aujourd’hui.
**Séries Diaspora**
Nous organisons des sessions de discussion sur la diaspora qui mettent en relation les personnes d’ascendance africaine des Caraïbes, des Amériques, d’Europe et d’Asie avec l’Afrique. Ces sessions favorisent l’apprentissage, l’échange, la solidarité et l’organisation politique, en établissant des liens clairs entre les injustices historiques et les luttes actuelles telles que le racisme, l’exploitation économique, les déplacements de population et la perte culturelle.
**Vendredis des réparations**
Chaque vendredi, nous continuons à sensibiliser le public à la question des réparations à travers des réflexions, des actualités, des récits et des appels à l’action sur nos réseaux sociaux, afin de garantir un engagement, un apprentissage et une mobilisation constants.
**Réflexions et blogs**
Nos membres et nos alliés publient régulièrement des blogs et des réflexions qui rendent les réparations accessibles, compréhensibles et ancrées dans les réalités vécues, soutenant ainsi l’éducation politique continue et la construction du mouvement.
#### 2. Recherche, Documentation et Narration
Nous croyons que raconter nos propres histoires et documenter notre passé est une forme essentielle de résistance, de guérison et de construction de la justice.
**L’histoire Africaine**
Nous développons un récit historique centré sur l’Afrique qui :
- Revisite l’Afrique d’avant l’invasion,
- Documente les perturbations causées par l’esclavage, l’activité missionnaire, la colonisation et l’impérialisme, et
- Met en lumière les luttes actuelles pour la justice, la dignité et l’autodétermination.
**Histoires de la diaspora**
Nous recueillons des récits, des témoignages et des expériences vécues par des Africain-e-s et des personnes d’ascendance africaine à travers la diaspora, afin de documenter les conséquences à long terme de l’esclavage, de l’oppression raciale, de l’exclusion économique, de la perte culturelle et du déplacement. Ces récits constituent un pilier central de notre travail de sensibilisation et d’éducation du public à l’échelle mondiale sur la question des réparations.
**Témoignages communautaires et Archives vivantes**
Nous recueillons des témoignages communautaires à travers l’Afrique et la diaspora, afin de documenter les expériences vécues telles que la dépossession, l’effacement culturel, le travail forcé, le vol de terres, la violence raciale et la résistance. Ce travail aboutira à la création d’une anthologie et d’archives vivantes qui serviront à la fois de témoignage historique et d’outil militant pour l’éducation, la défense des droits et les luttes pour obtenir réparation.
#### 3. Plaidoyer, Responsabilité et Engagement politique
Nous œuvrons pour transformer l’éducation, la mémoire et la recherche en action politique, en responsabilité et en changement structurel.
**Pétitions et Demandes de réparation**
Nous accompagnons les Africains et les personnes d’ascendance africaine, les communautés, les institutions et les mouvements sociaux dans l’élaboration et la promotion de pétitions officielles et de demandes de réparation à l’encontre des États, des monarchies, des entreprises, des Églises et des institutions responsables de préjudices historiques et contemporains.
Ces pétitions visent à obtenir :
- Une reconnaissance historique
- La restitution des richesses culturelles et matérielles volées
- Une indemnisation pour les pertes sociales, économiques et culturelles
- Une réforme institutionnelle et des garanties de non-répétition
Notre approche garantit que les demandes de réparation restent axées sur les personnes, ancrées dans la communauté et centrées sur la justice.
**Action politique stratégique**
Nous collaborons avec les gouvernements, les organismes régionaux et continentaux, les établissements d’enseignement, les autorités culturelles et les plateformes internationales afin de :
- Faire progresser le dialogue politique sur les réparations,
- Institutionnaliser les cadres de réparation, et
- Renforcer la responsabilité politique aux niveaux local, national, continental et mondial.
[  ](https://web.facebook.com/ReparativeJusticeNow)
## S'engager
### Partagez votre histoire :
Partagez les expériences de votre communauté dans le Répertoire, partagez vos réflexions personnelles et vos blogs.
### Rejoignez le groupe d'action pour les réparations :
Apprenez, élaborez des stratégies et agissez avec d'autres personnes qui font avancer le programme de réparations.
### Développer des partenariats :
Connectez votre mouvement, votre communauté ou votre institution à Africans Rising.
### Participez aux plateformes éducatives :
Participez à des webinaires, aux jeudis des réparations et à des réflexions.
### Signez et soutenez les pétitions :
Demandez des comptes aux gouvernements et aux institutions.
## Belgique
Le mouvement Africans Rising exige que les autorités belges engagent un processus d'excuses et de réparation pour les crimes historiques et les injustices actuelles commis à l'encontre du peuple congolais, qui sont tous le résultat de la domination coloniale brutale de la Belgique au Congo.
[Signez la pétition](https://www.change.org/p/king-philippe-of-belgium-peace-justice-and-dignity-for-the-people-of-drc-congo?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_25272851_en-GB%3A5&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition)
## Angleterre
Votre Majesté, Elizabeth II reine du Royaume-Uni, nous vous écrivons pour vous demander de vous joindre à nous dans cette lutte pour la vérité et la justice, en prêtant votre voix pour aider à réparer les torts du passé et démanteler le racisme du présent.
[Signez la pétition](https://www.change.org/p/your-majesty-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-of-england-we-seek-acknowledgement-justice-healing-reconciliation-for-the-colonised-colonised?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_23235274_en-GB%3A3&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition)
## Rejoignez le mouvement
Les réparations ne concernent pas seulement le passé ; elles concernent l'avenir que nous sommes déterminés à construire. Elles concernent la **vérité, la Justice , la dignité et la restauration** de l'Afrique et de tous ses enfants à travers le monde.
Grâce à l'éducation, la mobilisation, la recherche, la commémoration, la défense des droits et les partenariats, nous construisons un mouvement panafricain qui refuse d'oublier, refuse d'être réduit au silence et refuse de s'arrêter tant que justice n'aura pas été rendue.
### **Ensemble, nous pouvons transformer la mémoire en mouvement, et le mouvement en justice.**
[S’inscrire](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/faire-un-don/)[Faire un don](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/faire-un-don/)
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### [Reparations Campaign](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/reparations-campaign/)
**Published:** January 27, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## REPARATIONS
#### Reclaiming Dignity, Restoring Justice
Africans Rising is advancing a movement-building approach to reparations; bringing the struggle out of boardrooms and into communities. We confront the legacies of centuries of slave-trade and slavery, colonialism, and modern-day exploitation, while celebrating Africa’s resilience and imagining a future of dignity, justice, and restoration. Through education, mobilisation, research, advocacy, and solidarity across Africa and the diaspora, we are building a people-powered movement to demand and shape reparations.
### What is the Reparations Campaign About?
The Reparations Campaign is an initiative that seeks to reclaim justice for Africa and its diaspora. It is about healing, restoration, and justice. Reparations for us go beyond public apologies and monetary compensation. They are about reclaiming memory, restoring cultures, rebuilding dignity, and holding systems accountable for centuries of exploitation.
Our approach ensures that reparations conversations are not trapped in elite spaces but are rooted in the lived realities of ordinary people from grassroots communities in Africa to Afro-descendant communities across the world.
## Our Activities
#### 1. Education & Political Consciousness Building
Education is central to building a mass movement for reparations. We create spaces for learning, reflection, dialogue, and mobilisation that connect history to present-day struggles.
**Workshops & Webinars**
We regularly organise workshops and webinars across Africa and the diaspora, in partnership with social movements, scholars, artists, and community groups. These sessions go beyond discussion; they are spaces of collective learning, political education, reflection, and action, helping communities understand how slavery, colonialism, and imperialism shape today’s realities.
**Diaspora Series**
Our Diaspora Series connects Afro-descendants from the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe, and Asia with Africa. These sessions foster learning, exchange, solidarity, and political organising, drawing clear connections between historical injustices and present-day struggles such as racism, economic exploitation, displacement, and cultural loss.
**Reparations Fridays**
Every Friday, we keep reparations alive in public consciousness through reflections, updates, storytelling, and calls to action across our social media platforms, ensuring consistent engagement, learning, and mobilisation.
**Reflections & Blogs**
Our members and allies regularly publish blogs and reflections that make reparations accessible, relatable, and grounded in lived realities, supporting continuous political education and movement-building.
#### 2. Research, Documentation & Storytelling
We believe that telling our own stories and documenting our histories is a vital form of resistance, healing, and justice-building.
**The African Storyline**
We are developing an African-centred historical narrative that:
- Revisits pre-invasion Africa,
- Documents the disruptions of slavery, missionary activity, colonialism, and imperialism, and
- Highlights ongoing struggles for justice, dignity, and self-determination**.**
**Stories from the Diaspora**
We are collecting stories, testimonies, and lived experiences from Africans and People of African Descent across the diaspora, documenting the long-term impacts of enslavement, racial oppression, economic exclusion, cultural loss, and displacement. These stories form a central pillar of our global reparations knowledge work and public education efforts.
**Community Testimonies & Living Archive**
We are gathering community testimonies across Africa and the diaspora, documenting lived experiences of dispossession, cultural erasure, forced labour, land theft, racial violence, and resistance. This work will culminate in an anthology and living archive that serves as both a historical record and a movement tool for education, advocacy, and reparations struggles.
#### 3. Advocacy, Accountability & Policy Engagement
We work to transform education, memory, and research into political action, accountability, and structural change.
**Petitions & Reparations Claims**
We support Africans and People of African Descent, communities, institutions, and social movements to develop and advance formal petitions and reparations claims against states, monarchies, corporations, churches, and institutions responsible for historical and modern-day harms.
These petitions seek:
- Historical acknowledgment
- Restitution of stolen cultural and material wealth
- Compensation for social, economic, and cultural losses
- Institutional reform and guarantees of non-repetition
Our approach ensures that reparations claims remain people-driven, community-rooted, and justice-centred.
**Strategic Policy Engagement**
We engage governments, regional and continental bodies, learning institutions, cultural authorities, and international platforms to:
- Advance policy dialogue on reparations,
- Institutionalise reparations frameworks, and
- Strengthen political accountability at local, national, continental, and global levels.
[  ](https://web.facebook.com/ReparativeJusticeNow)
## Get Involved
### Share Your Story:
Contribute your community’s experiences to the Compendium, share personal reflections and blogs
### Join the Reparations Action Group:
Learn, strategise, and act with others driving the reparations agenda.
### Build Partnerships:
Connect your movement, community, or institution to Africans Rising.
### Engage in Education Platforms:
Engage in Education Platforms: Be part of webinars, Reparations Thursdays, and reflections.
### Sign and Support Petitions:
Hold governments and institutions accountable.
## Belgium
The Africans Rising movement demands that Belgium's leaders initiate a process of apology and reparation for the historical crimes and current injustices committed against the people of Congo, all of which are the result of Belgium's brutal colonial reign in Congo.
[Sign the Petition](https://www.change.org/p/king-philippe-of-belgium-peace-justice-and-dignity-for-the-people-of-drc-congo?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_25272851_en-GB%3A5&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition)
## England
Your Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, we write to you to appeal for you to join us in defending truth and justice, lending your voice to help heal the wrongs of the past and dismantle the racism of the present.
[Sign the Petition](https://www.change.org/p/your-majesty-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-of-england-we-seek-acknowledgement-justice-healing-reconciliation-for-the-colonised-colonised?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_23235274_en-GB%3A3&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition)
## Join the Movement
Reparations are not just about the past; they are about the future we are determined to build. They are about **truth, justice, dignity, and restoration** for Africa and all her children across the world.
Through education, mobilisation, research, commemoration, advocacy, and partnerships, we are building a Pan-African movement that refuses to forget, refuses to be silenced, and refuses to stop until justice is done.
### **Together, we can turn memory into movement, and movement into justice.**
[Register](https://management.africansrising.org/)[Donate](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
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### [Ambassadors](https://www.africansrising.org/ambassadors/)
**Published:** June 9, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Ambassadors
### Kumi Naidoo
##### Human rights and climate justice activist.
Bio
Kumi Naidoo is a South African human rights and environmental activist.
He was International Executive Director of Greenpeace International (from 2009 to 2016) and Secretary General of Amnesty International (from 2018 to 2020).
He is the first Global Ambassador for Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity.
He serves as Professor of Practice at the [Thunderbird School of Global Management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbird_School_of_Global_Management) at [Arizona State University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_State_University).
Kumi is also a Visiting Fellow: at [University of Oxford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oxford) and an [Honorary Fellow at Magdalen College](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalen_College,_Oxford)
### Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang
##### Former Vice-President of the Gambia
Bio
**Aja Fatoumata C.M. Jallow-Tambajang** (born 22 October 1949 ) is a [Gambian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia) politician and activist who served as [Vice-President of the Gambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice-President_of_the_Gambia) and [Minister of Women’s Affairs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Women%27s_Affairs_(The_Gambia)) from February 2017 to June 2018, under [President](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) [Adama Barrow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adama_Barrow). Tambajang was born in [Brikama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brikama), [the Gambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gambia). She was educated in the Gambia, [Dakar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar) and [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France).[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatoumata_Tambajang#cite_note-FatuNewVP-1) She completed a BA in French at the [University of Nice Sophia Antipolis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nice_Sophia_Antipolis).
Early in her career she had been the chair of the Gambia National Women’s Council and an advisor to [Dawda Jawara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawda_Jawara), the first [President of the Gambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) as a nation [independent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Independence_Act_1964) from the [colonial rule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Colony_and_Protectorate) of the [British Empire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire). After the [military *coup d’état*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Gambian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat) in July 1994 that deposed the Jawara government, she held the post of Secretary of State for Health and Social Welfare from 1994 to 1995 in the cabinet of the [Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_Provisional_Ruling_Council).
She was appointed as Vice-President by Barrow in January 2017, but was found ineligible due to constitutional age restrictions. She was instead made Minister of Women’s Affairs overseeing the office of Vice-President, until the constitution was changed and she was formally sworn in as Vice-President in November 2017. Prior to her appointment, she had served as chair of [Coalition 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_2016), the alliance of opposition political parties that had supported Barrow’s candidacy in the [2016 presidential election](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambian_presidential_election,_2016).
Tambajang joined the [United Democratic Party](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Democratic_Party_(Gambia)) (UDP) in April 2015, during the Fass stand-off with security forces. At the [United Nations Development Programme](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Development_Programme) (UNDP), she work in the field of development, including 5 years in war-torn [Mano River](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mano_River). In 2001, whilst working in the [African Great Lakes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Great_Lakes), she was the victim of a rebel hostage situation.
Recently, Fatoutama was recently awarded by All Media Network for championing the rights of women and girls.
### Ezra Mbogori
##### Executive Director of Akiba Uhaki Foundation
Bio
### Jay Naidoo
##### South African politician
Bio
Jay is the Chairperson of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a global foundation headquartered in Geneva that is committed to addressing malnutrition facing two billion people in the world. GAIN is a public–private partnership that brings together United Nations (UN) agencies, private businesses, philanthropic organizations, governments and civil societies arou practical programmes in some 30 countries worldwide. ([www.gainhealth.org](http://www.gainhealth.org)) Jay is the co-founder an investment and management company in South Africa, the J&J Group. In 2007 he set up the J&J Development Trust and dedicates himself full-time today to voluntary work and social activism on a global scale.
He serves in an advisory capacity for a number of international organisations including the Broadband Commission of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Lead Committee of the UNSG on Nutrition. (www.scalingupnutrition.org ) He also serves on the Board of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation which focuses on Governance in Africa. ([www.moibrahimfoundation.org](http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org))
Jay Naidoo is currently the Patron of the Scatterlings of Africa, which is a science education initiative that celebrates Africa’s status as humankind’s ancestral home. [www.past.org.za](http://www.past.org.za)
He served as the Chairperson of the Development Bank of Southern Africa, a major infrastructure financing development institution, headquartered in SA, from 2000-2010.
From 1994 to 1999, Jay was the Minister responsible for South Africa’s Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) and Communications Minister in Nelson Mandela’s Cabinet.
He was the founding General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the largest labour movement in SA, where he served three terms (1985 to 1993).
Jay was the recipient of the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Legion of Honour), one of France’s highest decorations and many other awards.
He publishes a blog at [www.jaynaidoo.org](http://www.jaynaidoo.org). Jay’s autobiography, Fighting for Justice is available in leading SA bookstores.
### Nunu Kidane
##### founder and Director of Priority Africa Network
Bio
### Boniface Mwangi
##### Kenyan photojournalist, Politician and Activist
Bio
Boniface Mwangi is one of the most vocal and courageous Kenyans of our generation.
Recognized globally for his passion and excellence in photography, this photographer-cum-activist could not resist the call to activism after witnessing, first-hand, the brutality that disadvantaged Kenyans experienced in the wake of the Post- Election Violence of 2008. He then established *PichaMtaani,* a traveling photography exhibitionshowcasing images of the violence. The travelling photo exhibition toured across Kenya and drew more than 2 million visitors.The exhibition tour offered a platform for individual reflection, honest dialogue, interpersonal healing and community reconciliation.
In 2012 Boniface founded [PAWA254,](http://www.pawa254.org) a hub for creatives in Kenya, where journalists, artists and activists find innovative ways of achievingsocial change.
At 34, he has been a guest of the state on many occasions for championing justice and calling out powerful leaders for their wanton corruption and blatant violation of human rights. This has earned him friends and foes alike.His commitment to promote social change has also come at a heavy price. As a husband and father, his wife and children have endured hostilities from different quarters. The escalation of these hostilities has seen him being threatened with harm and/or death by powerful forces in government.
Like many Kenyans with a challenging upbringing, where basic needs were not always met, Boniface Mwangi is all too familiar with the struggles of the ordinary Kenyan. He has worked as a bus-park sweeper,house-boy and hawker.He even served time in Approved School.
Despite monumental odds, he has risen, discovering photography at a young age and applying his entrepreneurial brilliance to break free from the clutches of poverty. Those who have worked with Boniface Mwangi can attest to his diligence, compassion and self-drive.
He has twice won the CNN Multichoice Africa Photojournalist of the Year Award and is the youngest Prince Claus Laureate. New African Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2014 and 2016 and he is also a senior TED Fellow. Time magazine recognized him as a Next Generation Leader in 2015 and he was selected as Kenya’s Top 40 under 40 men in 2016.
Boniface Mwangi continues to wage a spirited campaign against oppressive establishments. Although at one point he stood alone, today his movement has gained traction with many – inspired by his vision and consistency – adding their voices to champion for a better Kenya.
After years of agitating from the sidelines, Boniface Mwangi sought the people’s mandate to take the struggle inside the establishment. He vied for the position of MP in Starehe Constituency, one whose cracks and crannies he is all too familiar with, having called it home for a good part of his youth. Though unsuccessful in his first attempt to enter Parliament, he has a track record you can count on and vows to continue speaking courage fluently, because the people of Kenya deserve better.
Boniface and his wife NjeriMwangi are the loving parents of 3 adorable children.
He is also the author of *Unbounded* – a poignant and riveting memoir that captures his incredible journey.
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### [Coletivo Coordenador](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/coordinating-collective/)
**Published:** February 4, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Conheça o Coletivo Coordenador
### Sobre o CC
Ela é uma líder comunitária muito trabalhadora. É um comitê eleito com responsabilidades globais pela supervisão e governança da coordenação e implementação das estratégias, planos e atividades do Movimento. Os membros são eleitos diretamente a cada 2 anos e respondem aos membros registrados do movimento.
## Lucky Ninsiima
Humanitário e Empresário
Copresidente
biografia
**Lucky Ninsiima** é humanitária e empreendedora.
É defensora dos direitos humanos, defensora da paz e campeã do desenvolvimento socioeconómico.
Durante o seu mandato como membro do CC (2023-2025), ela atuou como tesoureira do movimento e presidente do comitê de finanças e recursos humanos.
Como formadora em empreendedorismo, ela capacita jovens, jovens agricultores e mulheres da sua comunidade através da formação profissional e do desenvolvimento empresarial com vista à Fome Zero, no âmbito da Organização Comunitária INUA.
Ela também é produtora de leite e CEO da Zion Wanyama Farm, onde também atua como presidente do Zion Wanyama Agripreneurs Club, cujo principal objetivo é construir uma sociedade capaz.
Ela atuou como líder de formação na Rede de Embaixadores da Paz da Juventude da Commonwealth, onde também atuou como coordenadora nacional da rede para Uganda.
Ela também atuou como jurada no Prémio da Juventude da Commonwealth (2005 e 2006).
## Kayongo Brian
co-founder Generation Lead Zambia
Copresidente
biografia
**Kayongo Brian** Tem uma vasta experiência de mais de 17 anos no setor do desenvolvimento e ocupou vários cargos de chefia em organizações locais e internacionais na Zâmbia e a nível global. Ele cofundou e liderou a Generation Lead Zambia (como comandante-chefe) — um movimento pan-africano na Zâmbia que reúne a geração pós-independência de diversas origens para realizar um trabalho coletivo de organização com o objetivo de concretizar uma liderança geracional pós-independência que emancipará a Zâmbia e seguirá em frente com a visão de uma África sem fronteiras. Brian trabalha atualmente para a Healthy Learners como Diretor de Advocacia e Parcerias Estratégicas. Antes desta nomeação, passou 4 anos como Gestor Global de Angariação de Fundos para o Movimento Fight Inequality Alliance, onde liderou parcerias com doadores e apoiou a construção do movimento nas regiões da África, Ásia e América Latina. Brian também atuou como chefe de angariação de fundos e parcerias da ActionAid International Zambia, líder de políticas e parcerias da MarieStopes International na Zâmbia, gestor de financiamento da Oxfam GB na Zâmbia e consultor de aquisição de subsídios da Norwegian Church Aid (Programa Conjunto do País na Zâmbia), entre outros cargos seniores. Ele também atuou em coletivos regionais e internacionais semelhantes, como a Rede Africana de Jovens e Adolescentes sobre População e Desenvolvimento (AfriYan) e o Painel Consultivo Global da Juventude (GYAP) da UNFPA, onde foi presidente e membro, respetivamente.
## Dielle Leris
Defensor dos direitos humanos e da paz
Tesoureiro
biografia
Dielle Leris é uma defensora dos direitos humanos e da paz, moldada por conflitos e traumas pessoais. Tendo crescido em meio à violência, ela escolheu a cura em vez da vingança e agora trabalha para promover a reconciliação, a cura da comunidade e a justiça social em áreas afetadas por conflitos. A organização de base de Dielle amplifica as vozes dos sobreviventes e pressiona por responsabilização e mudanças sistémicas. Ela procura ajudar a Africans Rising a aprofundar o seu impacto, garantindo que as comunidades marginalizadas e vulneráveis sejam ouvidas nos esforços de libertação continental.
## Jean Samandari
Advogado burundiano e defensor da justiça social
biografia
Jean Samandari é um experiente advogado burundiano e defensor da justiça social com mais de 35 anos de experiência na promoção da educação, governança, direitos humanos e igualdade de género. Ele lidera as associações Action Contre la Pauvreté e Coalition for Education for All, e atua na African Network Campaign on Education for All. Ex-deputado da Assembleia Nacional, sua especialidade é a mobilização comunitária e a amplificação das vozes populares para influenciar as políticas e a defesa de direitos no continente.
## Sandrine Diribe
Defensor dos direitos humanos e da paz
biografia
Mbeh Sandrine Diribe é uma jovem camaronense que passou de vítima de violação a defensora tenaz e agente de mudança. É especialista em investigação, defesa de políticas, sensibilização e ação humanitária. É fundadora da Lights of Hope Africa, uma organização não governamental sem fins lucrativos que trabalha para: proteção infantil, empoderamento das raparigas, envolvimento dos jovens e construção da paz. Sandrine foi reconhecida internacionalmente entre os 100 jovens africanos mais inspiradores de 2017 e é vencedora do prémio DigCit pelo uso da Internet no combate à violência sexual. É membro da Convenção Nacional das Mulheres pela Paz nos Camarões (o único grupo a ter recebido o prémio Alemanha-África da Fundação Alemã para a África), membro do comité organizador da Palestra Universitária sobre a Paz em África (uma iniciativa de construção da paz por jovens nos Camarões que reforça a Resolução 2250 do Conselho de Segurança das Nações Unidas, combatendo assim a radicalização e o extremismo violento entre os jovens no meio dos múltiplos conflitos atuais nos Camarões), é revisora de consumo para a Cochrane, onde se especializa na revisão de trabalhos de investigação sobre o impacto psicológico do abuso sexual em crianças e adultos e técnicas de cura de traumas, e estagiou no Fórum Africano de Políticas para a Criança, onde, durante um período de seis meses, desenvolveu competências em técnicas/estratégias de defesa de políticas.
## Yahya Sowe
Jovem gambiano e ativista ambiental,
biografia
Yahya Sowe é um jovem gambiano, ativista ambiental, empresário e líder comunitário. Fundador e CEO do Smiling Coast Food Processing Center, Yahya promove a segurança alimentar e o emprego juvenil. Ele ocupa cargos de liderança importantes em comitês juvenis e redes de ex-alunos, é mentor de defensores do clima e voluntário ativo da Cruz Vermelha. Reconhecido como um dos 30 Campeões Afro-Árabes, ele constrói ativamente redes juvenis regionais para capacitar futuros líderes por meio do desenvolvimento democrático e sustentável.
## Imani Countess
Defensor dos direitos humanos e da paz
biografia
Dielle Leris é uma defensora dos direitos humanos e da paz, moldada por conflitos e traumas pessoais. Tendo crescido em meio à violência, ela escolheu a cura em vez da vingança e agora trabalha para promover a reconciliação, a cura da comunidade e a justiça social em áreas afetadas por conflitos. A organização de base de Dielle amplifica as vozes dos sobreviventes e pressiona por responsabilização e mudanças sistémicas. Ela procura ajudar a Africans Rising a aprofundar o seu impacto, garantindo que as comunidades marginalizadas e vulneráveis sejam ouvidas nos esforços de libertação continental.
## Samuel Kabungo
Profissional médico, político e ativista
biografia
Samuel Mwami Kabungo é um profissional médico, político e ativista zambiano de 27 anos, comprometido com a promoção da boa governação, o empoderamento dos jovens e a unidade pan-africana. Com apenas 21 anos, fez história como o candidato mais jovem da Zâmbia nas eleições parlamentares suplementares de Lukashya em 2020, inspirando uma maior participação dos jovens na política. Kabungo coordena atualmente o Movimento Fix It na província de Copperbelt e ocupou cargos de liderança na Fundação PLO Lumumba e na United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), onde defendeu a paz, a equidade e a liderança dos jovens. Reconhecido como o segundo classificado no prémio African Rising Activist of the Year 2024, ele orienta ativamente jovens líderes através do Movement for Good Governance, defendendo uma África sem fronteiras e unida, construída sobre uma governação forte.
## Fatma Messaoud
Mediador diplomático focado na construção da paz
biografia
Fatma Messaoud é uma investigadora e mediadora diplomática argelina focada na construção da paz, na governação democrática e nos direitos humanos. Como membro da rede FemWise-Africa da União Africana, ela defende a liderança das mulheres na prevenção e mediação de conflitos e contribui para iniciativas de governação que enfatizam a justiça e a dignidade. Fatma imagina uma África onde os jovens, as mulheres e as comunidades deslocadas são fundamentais para uma mudança transformadora, dedicada a promover um continente unido, inclusivo e autodeterminado.
## Tanya Lallmon
Pesquisador Acadêmico
biografia
**Nandini Tanya Lallmon** é uma investigadora que está a desenvolver metodologias para colmatar o fosso entre as políticas e a prática nos pequenos Estados insulares em desenvolvimento africanos. Nomeada Hustler da Carta Africana da Juventude para as Maurícias pelo Gabinete do Enviado da Juventude da União Africana, ela promove o empoderamento ativo dos jovens pertencentes a minorias, adotando uma perspetiva descolonial sobre os direitos humanos. O seu envolvimento no Coletivo de Coordenação implica a representação de jovens marginalizados em mecanismos internacionais. Isto irá ajudá-la a promover o movimento pelos direitos das pessoas com deficiência em África e contribuir para colmatar o fosso em termos de acesso, capacidade, competências, recursos e participação de jovens ativistas com deficiência sub-representadas dos pequenos Estados insulares africanos em desenvolvimento.
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### [التنسيق الجماعي](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/coordinating-collective/)
**Published:** February 4, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## meet the Coordinating Coolective
### نبذة عن CC
يعمل التجمع التنسيقي بمثابة “مجلس إدارة” الحركة. وهي لجنة منتخبة تتولى المسؤوليات العامة للإشراف والحوكمة لتنسيق وتنفيذ استراتيجيات الحركة وخططها وأنشطتها. يتم انتخاب الأعضاء مباشرة كل عامين من قبل الأعضاء المسجلين في الحركة وهم مسؤولون أمامهم.
## لاكي ننسيمة
إنساني ورائد أعمال
الرئيس المشارك
السيرة الذاتية
ل**اكي ننسيما** هي ناشطة إنسانية ورائدة أعمال.
وهي مدافعة عن حقوق الإنسان ومدافعة عن السلام ومناصرة للتنمية الاجتماعية والاقتصادية.
خلال فترة عضويتها في المجلس الاستشاري (2003 – 2025)، شغلت منصب أمين صندوق الحركة، ورئيسة لجنة الشؤون المالية والموارد البشرية.
بصفتها مدربة في مجال ريادة الأعمال، تعمل على تمكين الشباب والمزارعين الشباب والنساء في مجتمعها من خلال التدريب على المهارات وتطوير المشاريع من أجل القضاء على الجوع في إطار منظمة المجتمع المحلي “إينوا”.
وهي أيضًا مزارعة ألبان والرئيسة التنفيذية لمزرعة صهيون وانياما، حيث تشغل أيضًا منصب رئيسة نادي زيون وانياما الزراعي الذي يهدف بشكل رئيسي إلى بناء مجتمع قادر.
عملت كقائدة تدريب في شبكة سفراء شباب الكومنولث للسلام، حيث عملت أيضًا كمنسقة قطرية للشبكة في أوغندا.
كما عملت كقاضية في جوائز الكومنولث للشباب (2005 و2006)
## كايونغو براين
co-founder Generation Lead Zambia
الرئيس المشارك
السيرة الذاتية
**كايونغو براين** يتمتع بخبرة واسعة تمتد لأكثر من 17 عامًا في قطاع التنمية، وقد شغل العديد من المناصب العليا في المنظمات المحلية والمنظمات غير الحكومية الدولية في زامبيا وعلى الصعيد العالمي. شارك في تأسيس وقيادة حركة ”جيل القيادة في زامبيا“ (بصفته القائد الأعلى) – وهي حركة أفريقية في زامبيا تجمع جيل ما بعد الاستقلال من خلفيات متنوعة لمتابعة العمل التنظيمي الجماعي من أجل تحقيق قيادة جيل ما بعد الاستقلال التي ستحرر زامبيا وتمضي قدماً برؤية أفريقيا بلا حدود. يعمل براين حاليًا في منظمة Healthy Learners كمدير للدعوة والشراكات الاستراتيجية. قبل هذا التعيين، أمضى 4 سنوات كمدير عالمي لجمع التبرعات لحركة Fight Inequality Alliance Movement حيث قاد شراكات المانحين ودعم بناء الحركة في مناطق أفريقيا وآسيا وأمريكا اللاتينية. كما شغل براين منصب رئيس جمع التبرعات والشراكات في منظمة ActionAid International Zambia، ومسؤول السياسات والشراكات في منظمة MarieStopes International في زامبيا، ومدير التمويل في منظمة Oxfam GB في زامبيا، ومستشار الحصول على المنح في منظمة Norwegian Church Aid (البرنامج القطري المشترك في زامبيا)، من بين مناصب عليا أخرى. كما عمل في منظمات إقليمية ودولية مماثلة مثل الشبكة الأفريقية للشباب والمراهقين المعنية بالسكان والتنمية (AfriYan) واللجنة الاستشارية العالمية للشباب التابعة لصندوق الأمم المتحدة للسكان (GYAP)، حيث شغل منصب الرئيس والعضو على التوالي.
## ديل ليريس
مدافع عن حقوق الإنسان ومناصرة للسلام
أمين الصندوق
السيرة الذاتية
****ديل ليريس**** هي مدافعة عن حقوق الإنسان ومدافعة عن السلام تشكلت بسبب النزاع والصدمات الشخصية. نشأت وسط العنف، فاختارت الشفاء على الانتقام، وهي تعمل الآن على تعزيز المصالحة والتعافي المجتمعي والعدالة الاجتماعية في المناطق المتضررة من النزاع. تعمل ديل من خلال تنظيمها على مستوى القاعدة الشعبية على تضخيم أصوات الناجين وتدفع باتجاه المساءلة والتغيير المنهجي. وهي تسعى إلى مساعدة منظمة “Africans Rising” على تعميق تأثيرها من خلال ضمان إسماع صوت المجتمعات المهمشة والضعيفة في جهود التحرير القارية.
## جان سمنداري
محام بوروندي ومدافع عن العدالة الاجتماعية
السيرة الذاتية
****جان سمنداري**** هو محامٍ بوروندي مخضرم ومدافع عن العدالة الاجتماعية يعمل منذ أكثر من 35 عامًا في مجال تعزيز التعليم والحوكمة وحقوق الإنسان والمساواة بين الجنسين. وهو يقود جمعيات “العمل لمكافحة الفقر” و”التحالف من أجل التعليم للجميع”، ويعمل في حملة الشبكة الأفريقية للتعليم للجميع. كان سابقًا نائبًا في الجمعية الوطنية، وتكمن خبرته في التعبئة المجتمعية وتضخيم الأصوات الشعبية للتأثير على السياسات والدعوة على مستوى القارة.
## ساندرين ديريبي
مدافع عن حقوق الإنسان ومناصرة للسلام
السيرة الذاتية
مبيه ساندرين ديريبي هي شابة كاميرونية تحولت من ضحية اغتصاب إلى مدافعة عنيدة وصانعة للتغيير. وهي متخصصة في البحث والدعوة في مجال السياسات والتوعية والعمل الإنساني. وهي مؤسسة منظمة أضواء الأمل في أفريقيا، وهي منظمة غير ربحية وغير حكومية تعمل من أجل: حماية الطفل وتمكين الفتيات وإشراك الشباب وبناء السلام. تم الاعتراف بساندرين دوليًا من بين أكثر 100 شاب أفريقي ملهمًا بشكل إيجابي لعام 2017، وهي حائزة على جائزة DigCit لاستخدامها الإنترنت في مكافحة العنف الجنسي. وهي عضو في المؤتمر الوطني للمرأة من أجل السلام في الكاميرون (وهي المجموعة الوحيدة الدائمة التي حصلت على جائزة ألمانيا – أفريقيا من المؤسسة الألمانية الأفريقية)، وعضو اللجنة المنظمة للمحاضرة الجامعية حول السلام في أفريقيا (وهي مبادرة لبناء السلام من قبل الشباب في الكاميرون تعزز قرار مجلس الأمن الدولي رقم 2250 وبالتالي مكافحة التطرف والتطرف العنيف بين الشباب في خضم الصراعات المتعددة الحالية في الكاميرون), وهي مراجع مستهلك لدى كوكرين حيث تتخصص في مراجعة الأعمال البحثية حول التأثير النفسي للاعتداء الجنسي على الأطفال والبالغين وتقنيات علاج الصدمات، كما تدربت مع منتدى سياسات الطفل الأفريقي حيث قامت لمدة ستة أشهر ببناء مهاراتها في تقنيات/استراتيجيات الدعوة للسياسات.
## يحيى صوي
ناشط شبابي وبيئي غامبي،
السيرة الذاتية
****يحيى سوي**** هو شاب غامبي وناشط بيئي ورائد أعمال وقائد مجتمعي. وهو المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لمركز الساحل المبتسم لتجهيز الأغذية، ويعمل يحيى على تعزيز الأمن الغذائي وتوظيف الشباب. وهو يشغل مناصب قيادية رئيسية في لجان الشباب وشبكات الخريجين، ويوجه المدافعين عن المناخ، ويتطوع على نطاق واسع مع الصليب الأحمر. تم الاعتراف به كواحد من أبطال الأفرو أراب 30، وهو يعمل بنشاط على بناء شبكات شبابية إقليمية لتمكين قادة المستقبل من خلال التنمية الديمقراطية والمستدامة.
## إيماني كونتيسة
مدافع عن حقوق الإنسان ومناصرة للسلام
السيرة الذاتية
****ديل ليريس**** هي مدافعة عن حقوق الإنسان ومدافعة عن السلام تشكلت بسبب النزاع والصدمات الشخصية. نشأت وسط العنف، فاختارت الشفاء على الانتقام، وهي تعمل الآن على تعزيز المصالحة والتعافي المجتمعي والعدالة الاجتماعية في المناطق المتضررة من النزاع. تعمل ديل من خلال تنظيمها على مستوى القاعدة الشعبية على تضخيم أصوات الناجين وتدفع باتجاه المساءلة والتغيير المنهجي. وهي تسعى إلى مساعدة منظمة “Africans Rising” على تعميق تأثيرها من خلال ضمان إسماع صوت المجتمعات المهمشة والضعيفة في جهود التحرير القارية.
## صامويل كابونغو
طبيب، سياسي، وناشط
السيرة الذاتية
****صامويل موامي كابونغو**** هو شاب زامبي يبلغ من العمر 27 عامًا، وهو طبيب وسياسي وناشط زامبي ملتزم بالنهوض بالحكم الرشيد وتمكين الشباب والوحدة الأفريقية. في سن 21 عامًا فقط، دخل التاريخ كأصغر مرشح زامبي في الانتخابات البرلمانية الفرعية في لوكاشيا لعام 2020، مما ألهم مشاركة أكبر للشباب في السياسة. يعمل كابونغو حاليًا منسقًا لحركة Fix It Movement في مقاطعة كوبربيلت وتولى أدوارًا قيادية في مؤسسة لومومبا التابعة لمنظمة التحرير الفلسطينية وزامبيا المتحدة المزدهرة والمسالمة (UPPZ)، حيث دافع عن السلام والمساواة والقيادة الشبابية. تم تكريمه كأول وصيف لجائزة أفضل ناشط أفريقي صاعد لعام 2024، وهو يعمل بنشاط على توجيه القادة الشباب من خلال حركة الحكم الرشيد، ويدعو إلى أفريقيا بلا حدود وموحدة مبنية على حوكمة قوية.
## فاطمة مسعود
وسيط دبلوماسي يركز على بناء السلام
السيرة الذاتية
****فاطمة مسعود**** باحثة ووسيطة دبلوماسية جزائرية تركز على بناء السلام والحكم الديمقراطي وحقوق الإنسان. وبصفتها عضوة في شبكة “فيم وايز-أفريقيا” التابعة للاتحاد الأفريقي، فهي تدافع عن قيادة المرأة في منع النزاعات والوساطة، وتساهم في مبادرات الحوكمة التي تركز على العدالة والكرامة. تتطلع فاطمة إلى أفريقيا حيث يكون الشباب والنساء والمجتمعات النازحة محور التغيير التحويلي، وتكرس جهودها لتعزيز قارة موحدة وشاملة ومقررة لمصيرها.
## تانيا لالمون
باحث باحث
السيرة الذاتية
**نانديني تانيا لالمون** باحثة تعمل على تطوير منهجيات لسد الفجوة بين السياسات والممارسات في الدول الأفريقية الجزرية الصغيرة النامية. تم تعيينها كمسؤولة عن ميثاق الشباب الأفريقي في موريشيوس من قبل مكتب مبعوث الاتحاد الأفريقي للشباب، وهي تعمل على تعزيز التمكين الفعال لشباب الأقليات من خلال تبني منظور إنهاء الاستعمار في مجال حقوق الإنسان. وتعني مشاركتها في المجموعة التنسيقية تمثيل الشباب المهمشين في الآليات الدولية. وسيساعدها ذلك في تعزيز حركة حقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة في أفريقيا والمساهمة في سد الفجوة من حيث الوصول والقدرات والمهارات والموارد ومشاركة الشابات الناشطات من ذوي الإعاقة من الدول الجزرية الصغيرة النامية الأفريقية غير الممثلة تمثيلاً كافياً.
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### [Borderless Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/borderless-africa/)
**Published:** March 2, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Borderless Africa
Free Movement of African People in Africa
[ Sig the Petition ](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=email&)
## About the Campaign
The Borderless Africa – Free Movement Campaign is a product of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) held from 29-31 August 2022 in Arusha Tanzania, bringing together over 600 members of Africans Rising – Pan-African social movements, activists, human rights defenders, advocates, and key stakeholders from 55 countries across the continent and the diaspora.
The goal of the campaign is to achieve an Africa where Africans can move around their own continent without the current restrictions in place. For better trade, integration and development.
## Campaign Objectives
- The abolition of visa requirements for travel of Africans within Africa
- Bring the AU protocol on free movement into force by getting at least 16 more countries to ratify it by 25th May 2023
- Organize a continent-wide grassroots push for the mass roll out of the African passport
- Give visibility to the linkage between Africans on the continent and global Africa
- facilitate trade among Africans through free movement of people and goods
- National policymakers of 55 African states
- Embassies of African countries in diaspora
- AU Commission and The Assembly of Heads of State and Government
- Regional blocs (RECs/RMs)
## Key campaign activities
### People’s petition for free movement
An online petition will be launched to collect signatures from African people across the world
### Continuous Grassroot Movement Support
Working with grassroots movements to create local ownership
### Advocacy
A high level panel of influential people and others to champion the advocacy for the ratification of the AU protocol on free movement.
### Collaborations and partnerships
Beyond the movements and activists in the core of the campaign, we will build partnerships and collaborations with other organisations, media, social media influencers, think tanks and other civil society actors to push the campaign from all angles.
### Mass mobilization using African Liberation Week
African Liberation Week (Week of 25th May) is Africans Rising’s biggest annual mobilisation of members across the continent and the diaspora. We aim to use this large mobilisation platform to organise marches/demonstrations in African countries and diaspora to push for free movement.
### Youth Caravan to AU headquarters
A youth caravan to physically present the People’s Petition for Free Movement to heads of states and governments at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa in 2023.
### Expected Outcomes
We expect the following outcomes at the end of the campaign
- All the countries of Africa, members of the African Union, ratify the AU Protocol on Free Movement of African People
- Free movement is enforced throughout Africa
- African passport becomes a citizens’ passport and not just for diplomats
- African passport is made available to Africans in the diaspora
[](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-the-reparations-africa-owes-herself/)Borderless Africa
### [ Borderless Africa: The Reparations Africa Owes Herself ](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-the-reparations-africa-owes-herself/)
“We have been engaged in drawing lines upon maps where no white man’s feet have ever trod; we have been giving away mountains and rivers and lakes to each other….”
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-the-reparations-africa-owes-herself/)
January 21, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/first-ever-borderless-africa-school-club-launched-in-ghana/)Borderless Africa
### [ First-Ever Borderless Africa School Club Launched in Ghana ](https://www.africansrising.org/first-ever-borderless-africa-school-club-launched-in-ghana/)
History was made on November 12, 2024, as the first-ever Borderless Africa Student Club debuted at the University of Media, Arts and Communications in Ghana.
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/first-ever-borderless-africa-school-club-launched-in-ghana/)
November 14, 2024
[](https://www.africansrising.org/he-rode-a-bicycle-from-lagos-to-accra-to-promote-borderlessafrica-campaign/)Activities Report
### [ He rode a bicycle from Lagos to Accra to promote #BorderlessAfrica campaign ](https://www.africansrising.org/he-rode-a-bicycle-from-lagos-to-accra-to-promote-borderlessafrica-campaign/)
Gideon Adeyeni, a Pan-Africanist, an activist and a former Coordinating Collective member of Africans Rising movement rode a bicycle from Lagos,
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/he-rode-a-bicycle-from-lagos-to-accra-to-promote-borderlessafrica-campaign/)
March 26, 2024
[](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-petition/)Borderless Africa
### [ Borderless Africa Petition ](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-petition/)
People’s petition for #BorderlessAfrica: Call on African governments to ensure free movement of African people across Africa
[ Read More » ](https://www.africansrising.org/borderless-africa-petition/)
January 9, 2024
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### [Utambulisho Wetu](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Utambulisho Wetu
## Dira kuu ya Africans Rising imefafanuliwa katika Azimio la Kilimanjaro lililochapishwa wakati wa kuanzishwa kwake na kufanyiwa marekebisho na wanachama kwenye Kongamano Kuu la Mavuguvugu ya kiafrika
### Azimio Letu
Vuguvugu linaazimia kwamba uharakati wa bara nzima la Afrika, mshikamano na ushirikiano wa kimalengo wa Waafrika utajenga mustakabali wanaotaka - haki, amani, hadhi na ustawi wa pamoja.
### Dhamira Yetu
Kufanya kazi pamoja na, kujenga, kuimarisha, kuunga mkono, na kuinua mavuguvugu ya Waafrika mitaani, kitaifa au kikanda, mapambano ya mashinani na mavuguvugu ya kijamii kwa kuibua mashirika yanayoungwa mkono na mtandao unaowawezesha kuungana, kupata haki, amani, hadhi na ustawi wa pamoja wa kiafrika. Mtandao huu unawajibika kwa jamii wanazoziwakilisha na utakuwa na viwango vya juu zaidi vya maadili.
## Historia ya Vuguvugu
### Historia ya Africans Rising
Vuguvugu la Africans Rising lilitokana na mfululizo wa mashauriano na midahalo ya ana kwa ana na mitandaoni kati, na miongoni mwa mavuguvugu ya kijamii, mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali, watu na makundi maarufu ya haki za kijamii, wasomi, wasanii, wanariadha, wanaharakati wa kitamaduni, mashirika ya kidini, vyama vya wafanyikazi na wengine, kote katika kanda zilizoidhinishwa na Umoja wa Afrika ikiwemo Ughaibuni. Vuguvugu la Africans Rising lilizinduliwa rasmi mwezi Mei 2017 ikizingatiwa kwamba mashirika ya kijamii ya Afrika yalihitaji kubuni mbinu mpya, shirikishi, na mwafaka za kufanya kazi ya mabadiliko ya kijamii.
### Mkutano wa Uthibitishaji
Mkutano wa Uthibitishaji ulifanyika kati ya tarehe 23 na 24 Agosti 2016 katika Kituo cha Mafunzo cha MS cha Ushirikiano wa Maendeleo (TCDC), Arusha, Tanzania. Wajumbe 272 walihudhuria mkutano huo kutoka nchi 40 za Afrika pamoja na uwakilishi wa heshima kutoka Ughaibuni. Asilimia 51 ya wajumbe walikuwa wanawake na 60% walikuwa chini ya umri wa miaka 35. Mkutano huo kwa makusudi uliwaweka washiriki wake wote katika kiwango sawa na Dola za Marekani 397 zilichangwa kwa hiari katika harakati hizo.
 Uzinduzi wa Africans Rising nchini Tanzania
### Tangu kuanzishwa kwetu mwezi Mei 2017
Tangu kuanzishwa kwetu Mei 2017, tumeendelea kukuza ufahamu wa kina wa haja ya kurekebisha vuguvugu letu dhidi ya kanuni za usimamizi wa mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali. Mashauriano yetu yamefichua wasiwasi mkubwa kuhusu miundo ya jadi ya kisiasa, ushawishi wa mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali na hata kwa mashirika ya kijamii. Vijana wa Afrika wana azma kubwa ya kujitenga na aina yoyote ya utambulisho na ni jukumu letu kuelewa upanafrika una maana gani kwa kizazi cha milenia. Uongozi wa kisiasa ambao haufanyi kazi kwa utaratibu umewafanya vijana wetu kudharau mustakabali wowote wa ushirikiano. Ndiyo maana kuna uthibitisho wa makubaliano kwamba Waafrika wanainuka lakini kwa masharti yao wenyewe na kwa sheria zisizo za kawaida.
 Timu ya TCDC ikisherehekea 25May 2017
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### [Ripoti za mwaka](https://www.africansrising.org/annual-reports/)
**Published:** November 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Ripoti za Mwaka za Africans Rising
## Ripoti za mwaka
#### Tunajivunia sana ripoti za harakati hii; jamii yetu ina furaha kushiriki mafanikio na hadithi zetu!
#### 2023
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Soma & Pakua ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-Africans-Rising-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2022
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
[ Soma & Pakua ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2021
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Soma & Pakua ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2021-FINAL-VERSION_compressed.pdf)
#### 2020
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Soma & Pakua ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2020-Web-Version.pdf)
#### 2019
[  ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
[ Soma & Pakua ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
#### 2017-2018
[ Soma & Pakua ](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AR-Movement-Final-LR_compressed.pdf)
## The reference in Africans Rising is not to Africa, the continent, but to Africans, the people. I love that! This is a network through which I can connect with people that understand, support and critique.
## Ripoti ya Uzinduzi
## Azimio la Kilimanjaro 2.0
##### Alhamisi, tarehe 25 Mei 2017, siku ilianza kama siku nyingine yoyote kote kwenye bara la Afrika, na tofauti ndogo kwamba hewani kulikuwa na msisimko mkubwa, wasiwasi, hofu na nguvu kuhusu kutimiza ahadi ya Tamko la Kilimanjaro:
Tunajitolea kuwahamasisha watu wetu barani Afrika tunapozindua Harakati hii tarehe 25 Mei 2017, tukipanua maana ya Siku ya Ukombozi wa Afrika na kuitaka sekta zote za jamii yetu kuhamasisha na kuandaa matukio katika kila nchi ya Afrika ambayo yatakuza msukumo kuelekea ukombozi wa kweli wa bara letu zuri.
[ Soma & Pakua ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
## Utoaji wa Mtu Binafsi
Wakati harakati ya Africans Rising ilipoanzishwa miaka mitano iliyopita, mojawapo ya makubaliano muhimu ilikuwa kwamba harakati hiyo iwe inajitegemea kifedha kupitia Wafrika (watu binafsi na mashirika) walioko barani Afrika na pia kote duniani. Wanachama waanzilishi pia walikaribisha wafuasi wowote ambao wanalingana na maadili, maono na dhamira yetu ya kushiriki.
Mnamo 2023, kitengo cha uhamasishaji wa rasilimali cha Africans Rising kitazidisha juhudi zetu ili kutimiza azma hii kuwa halisi. Wakati wa Mkutano wa 2022 wa All African Movements Assembly washiriki walionyesha msaada wao kwa kuchangia. Tutakuwa tunatuma sasisho za mara kwa mara juu ya kile kinachoingia na jinsi kinatumiwa. Maelezo zaidi kuhusu jinsi unaweza kusaidia hapa chini:
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# Kampeni ya Afro Kwa Milioni Moja
Kampeni ya Africans Rising One Afro for One Million ni kampeni ya mtu binafsi kuunga mkono malengo ya vuguvugu la kutafuta fedha ili Africans Rising waweze kudumisha kasi yake, kuongeza shughuli zake na kuendelea kujenga mshikamano na wanachama wake katika bara la Afrika na Diaspora, huku pia wakijibu jamii zilizoko kwenye shida. Unaweza kujiunga na kampeni leo na kuchangia US$1 kwa mwezi.
Toa mchango wako sasa!
](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/changia/)
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### [Rapports annuels](https://www.africansrising.org/annual-reports/)
**Published:** November 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Rapports annuels de Africans Rising
## Rapports annuels
#### Nous sommes très fiers des rapports de ce mouvement ; notre communauté est enthousiaste à l’idée de partager nos réalisations et nos histoires !
#### 2023
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Lire et télécharger ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-Africans-Rising-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2022
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
[ Lire et télécharger ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2021
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Read & Download ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2021-FINAL-VERSION_compressed.pdf)
#### 2020
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Lire et télécharger ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2020-Web-Version.pdf)
#### 2019
[  ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
[ Lire et télécharger ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
#### 2017-2018
[ Lire et télécharger ](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AR-Movement-Final-LR_compressed.pdf)
## La référence dans Africans Rising ne renvoie pas à l’Afrique, le continent, mais aux Africain·e·s, aux peuples. J’adore cela ! C’est un réseau à travers lequel je peux me connecter avec des personnes qui comprennent, soutiennent et apportent un regard critique.
## Rapport de lancement
## Déclaration de Kilimandjaro 2.0
##### Le jeudi 25 mai 2017 s’annonçait comme n’importe quel autre jour sur l’ensemble du continent africain, avec une légère différence : dans l’air flottait une palpable tension, de l’anxiété et une énergie particulière liée à la concrétisation de la promesse de la Déclaration du Kilimandjaro :
Nous nous engageons à mobiliser nos peuples en Afrique à l’occasion du lancement de ce Mouvement le 25 mai 2017, moment où nous approfondirons la signification de la Journée de la Libération Africaine et inviterons tous les secteurs de notre société à organiser des événements dans chaque pays africain, afin de créer un élan vers la véritable libération de notre magnifique continent.
[ Lire et télécharger ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
## Dons individuels
Lorsque le mouvement Africans Rising a été créé il y a cinq ans, l’un des accords clés stipulait que le mouvement devait être autofinancé par les Africain·e·s (individus et organisations), tant sur le continent qu’à l’échelle mondiale. Les membres fondateurs ont également invité tous les sympathisants qui s’alignent sur nos valeurs, notre vision et notre mission à participer.
En 2023, l’unité de mobilisation des ressources de Africans Rising intensifiera ses efforts pour concrétiser ce mandat. Lors de l’assemblée des mouvements africains de 2022, les participants ont manifesté leur soutien en faisant des dons. Nous enverrons des mises à jour régulières sur les entrées et l’utilisation des fonds. Vous trouverez ci-dessous plus de détails sur la manière dont vous pouvez apporter votre soutien :
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# Campagne " Un Afro pour Un Million " (One Afro For One Million)
La campagne Africans Rising One Afro for One Million est une campagne de dons individuels visant à soutenir les objectifs du mouvement et à collecter des fonds afin que Africans Rising puisse maintenir son élan, développer ses activités et continuer à construire la solidarité avec ses membres à travers le continent africain et la diaspora, tout en répondant aux besoins des communautés en crise. Vous pouvez rejoindre la campagne dès aujourd'hui et faire un don de 1 USD par mois.
Faites votre don maintenant!
](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/faire-un-don/)
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### [Relatórios anuais](https://www.africansrising.org/annual-reports/)
**Published:** November 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Relatórios anuais da Africans Rising
## Relatórios anuais
#### Estamos muito orgulhosos dos relatórios deste movimento; a nossa comunidade está entusiasmada por partilhar os nossos marcos e histórias!
#### 2023
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Ler e descarregar ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-Africans-Rising-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2022
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
[ Ler e descarregar ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2021
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Ler e descarregar ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2021-FINAL-VERSION_compressed.pdf)
#### 2020
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Ler e descarregar ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2020-Web-Version.pdf)
#### 2019
[  ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
[ Ler e descarregar ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
#### 2017-2018
[ Ler e descarregar ](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AR-Movement-Final-LR_compressed.pdf)
## A referência em Africans Rising não é à África, o continente, mas sim aos africanos, os povos. Adoro isso! Esta é uma rede através da qual posso conectar‑me com pessoas que compreendem, apoiam e criticam.
## Relatório de lançamento
## Declaração de Kilimanjaro 2.0
##### Na quinta‑feira, 25 de maio de 2017, o dia amanheceu como qualquer outro em todo o continente africano, com uma pequena diferença: havia no ar uma palpitação considerável, tensão, ansiedade e energia em torno do cumprimento de uma promessa contida na Declaração de Kilimanjaro:
Comprometemo‑nos a mobilizar o nosso povo em África ao lançar este Movimento em 25 de maio de 2017, momento em que aprofundamos o significado do Dia da Libertação Africana e apelamos a todos os sectores da nossa sociedade para se mobilizarem e organizarem eventos em cada país africano que contribuam para criar o ímpeto rumo à verdadeira libertação do nosso belo continente.
[ Ler e descarregar ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
## Doações individuais
À medida que o movimento Africans Rising estava a ser criado há cinco anos, um dos acordos principais foi que o movimento deveria ser autofinanciado por africanos (indivíduos e organizações) com base no continente e também em todo o mundo. Os membros fundadores também deram as boas-vindas a todos os apoiadores que se alinham com nossos valores, visão e missão de participar.
Em 2023, a unidade de mobilização de recursos do Africans Rising intensificará os nossos esforços para tornar este mandato uma realidade. Durante a Assembleia de Todos os Movimentos Africanos de 2022, os participantes demonstraram seu apoio com doações. Enviaremos atualizações regulares sobre o que entra e como está sendo utilizado. Mais detalhes sobre como você pode apoiar abaixo:
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# Campanha Um Afro Por Um Milhão
A campanha One Afro for One Million do Africans Rising é uma iniciativa de doações individuais criada para apoiar os objetivos do movimento de angariar fundos, de modo a que o Africans Rising possa manter o seu ímpeto, ampliar as suas atividades e continuar a reforçar a solidariedade com os seus membros por todo o continente africano e na diáspora, enquanto responde também às necessidades das comunidades em crise. Você pode participar da campanha hoje e doar US$ 1 por mês.
Faça a sua doação agora!
](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/doar/)
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### [التقارير السنوية](https://www.africansrising.org/annual-reports/)
**Published:** November 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Africans Rising Annual Reports
## التقارير السنوية
#### نحن فخورون جدًا بتقارير هذه الحركة؛ مجتمعنا متحمس لمشاركة إنجازاتنا وقصصنا!
#### 2023
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ اقرأ وحمِّل ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-Africans-Rising-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2022
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
[ اقرأ وحمِّل ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2021
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ اقرأ وحمِّل ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2021-FINAL-VERSION_compressed.pdf)
#### 2020
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ اقرأ وحمِّل ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2020-Web-Version.pdf)
#### 2019
[  ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
[ اقرأ وحمِّل ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
#### 2017-2018
[ اقرأ وحمِّل ](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AR-Movement-Final-LR_compressed.pdf)
## المرجع في اسم Africans Rising لا يشير إلى إفريقيا، القارة، بل إلى الأفارقة، الشعب. أحب ذلك! هذه شبكة يمكنني من خلالها التواصل مع أشخاص يفهمون ويدعمون وينتقدون.
## تقرير الإطلاق
## الموضوع: إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0
##### في يوم الخميس 25 مايو 2017، بدأ اليوم مثل أي يوم آخر في كل أنحاء القارة الأفريقية، مع اختلاف طفيف في الجو من حيث الترقب والتوتر والقلق والطاقة فيما يتعلق بتحقيق وعد إعلان كليمنجارو:
نحن نلتزم بتحفيز شعوبنا في أفريقيا عند إطلاق هذه الحركة في 25 مايو 2017، حيث نعزز معنى يوم تحرير أفريقيا وندعو جميع قطاعات مجتمعنا للتعبئة وتنظيم فعاليات في كل دولة أفريقية لبناء الزخم نحو التحرير الحقيقي لقارتنا الجميلة.
[ اقرأ وحمِّل ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
## التبرعات الفردية
عندما كان يتم تأسيس حركة Africans Rising منذ خمس سنوات، كان أحد الاتفاقات الرئيسية أن تكون الحركة تمول نفسها ذاتيًا بواسطة الأفارقة (الأفراد والمنظمات) القائمين في القارة وكذلك في جميع أنحاء العالم. كما رحب الأعضاء المؤسسون بأي داعم يتماشى مع قيمنا ورؤيتنا ورسالتنا للمشاركة.
في عام 2023، ستقوم وحدة تعبئة الموارد في حركة Africans Rising بتكثيف جهودنا لجعل هذا التكليف واقعًا. في عام 2023 ، ستكثف وحدة تعبئة الموارد الإفريقية الصاعدة جهودنا لجعل هذا التفويض حقيقة واقعة. سنرسل تحديثات منتظمة حول ما يأتي وكيف يتم استخدامه. مزيد من التفاصيل حول كيفية الدعم أدناه:
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# حملة أفرو مقابل مليون
حملة Africans Rising حملة ”أفرو واحد من أجل مليون“ هي حملة تبرعات فردية لدعم أهداف الحركة في جمع الأموال حتى تتمكن Africans Rising من الحفاظ على زخمها وتوسيع نطاق أنشطتها ومواصلة بناء التضامن مع أعضائها في جميع أنحاء القارة الأفريقية وفي الشتات، مع الاستجابة في الوقت نفسه للمجتمعات التي تعاني من الأزمات. يمكنك الانضمام إلى الحملة اليوم والتبرع بدولار أمريكي واحد شهريًا.
تبرع الآن!
](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d9%8a%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%b9/)
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### [Annual Reports](https://www.africansrising.org/annual-reports/)
**Published:** November 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Africans Rising Annual Reports
## Annual Reports
#### We’re very proud of this movement’s reports, our community is excited to share our milestones and stories!
#### 2023
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Read & Download ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-Africans-Rising-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2022
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
[ Read & Download ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Africans-Rising-2022-Annual-Report.pdf)
#### 2021
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Read & Download ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2021-FINAL-VERSION_compressed.pdf)
#### 2020
[  ](https://africansrising.org/africans-rising-annual-report-2020/)
[ Read & Download ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Africans-Rising-Annual-Report-2020-Web-Version.pdf)
#### 2019
[  ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
[ Read & Download ](https://africansrising.org/annual-report-2019/)
#### 2017-2018
[ Read & Download ](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AR-Movement-Final-LR_compressed.pdf)
## The reference in Africans Rising is not to Africa, the continent, but to Africans, the people. I love that! This is a network through which I can connect with people that understand, support and critique.
## Launch Report
## Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0
##### Thursday, 25 May 2017 dawned like any other day everywhere on the African continent, with one minor difference, that there was in the air, considerable palpation, tension, anxiety and, energy about fulfilling a promise of the Kilimanjaro Declaration:
We commit to mobilising our people in Africa as we launch this Movement on the 25th May 2017, when we deepen the meaning of African Liberation Day and call on all sectors of our society to mobilise and organise events in every African country that will build the momentum towards the genuine liberation of our beautiful continent.
[ Read & Download ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
[  ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Africans-Rising-Launch-Report-25May2017-min.pdf)
## Individual Giving
As the Africans Rising movement was being created five years ago, one of the key agreements was that the movement should be self-funded by Africans (individuals and organisations) based on the continent as well as worldwide. The founding members also welcomed any supporters who align with our values, vision and mission to participate.
In 2023, the Africans Rising resource mobilisation unit will be stepping up our efforts to make this mandate a reality. During the 2022 All African Movements Assembly participants demonstrated their support by donating. We shall be sending regular updates on what comes in and how it is being utilised. More details about how you can support below:
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# One Afro For One Million Campaign
The Africans Rising One Afro for One Million campaign is an individual giving campaign to support the movement’s goals to raise funds so that Africans Rising can maintain its momentum, scale up its activities and continue to build solidarity with its members across the African continent and in the Diaspora, while also responding to communities in crisis. You can join the campaign today and donate US$1 per month.
Make your donation now!
](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
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### [Hadithi za Mafanikio](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/successstories/)
**Published:** October 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Success Stories
### Hadithi za **Africans Rising** kutoka Harakati
Africans Rising kwa ajili ya Haki, Amani na Heshima ni harakati ya Pan-Afrika ya watu binafsi zaidi ya 30,000 na mashirika 800 wanaofanya kazi kote barani Afrika na katika diaspora ili kuhamasisha serikali, biashara na mashirika yaliyoko kitaifa na kimataifa kulenga masuala ambayo Waafrika wanayachukulia kuwa muhimu. Shirika hili linatoa nafasi kwa viongozi wa kijamii na makundi ya kiraia ya Kiafrika yanayopigana katika harakati mbalimbali za kijamii kukutana, kuungana, kushirikiana, kubadilishana maarifa na kujenga mshikamano miongoni mwa watu na kati ya masuala mbalimbali.
Kitabu cha Hadithi za Mafanikio cha Africans Rising kinaangazia hadithi za mafanikio ya wanachama wetu kote duniani. Kitabu hiki kina malengo maalum ya:
- Kuonyesha athari yetu kwa wanachama na wadau
- Kufikisha hatua zetu na uzalishaji
- Kuweka shughuli zetu zikilingana na mbinu zetu na nguzo zetu
- Kuonyesha athari yetu shambani/mwenye misingi ya kijamii
- Kukuza Africans Rising kwa hadhira pana zaidi
- Kukuza uanaharakati na uhamasishaji kama jambo jema Afrika na kwenye diaspora
- Kuvutia hamu kutoka kwa wafadhili, wachangiaji na wanachama watarajiwa
- Kutia motisha matumaini miongoni mwa wanaharakati
## [Toleo la Hivi Punde](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
[ Soma Sasa ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
### Desemba 2023
[ Soma Sasa ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Success-Sotories-booklet-4th-edition-vf.pdf)
### Agosti 2023
[ Soma Sasa ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Success-Sotories-booklet-3rd-edition.pdf)
### Januari 2023
[ Soma Sasa ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Success-Sotories-booklet-2nd-edition-vf.pdf)
### Agosti 2022
[ Soma Sasa ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Success-Sotories-booklet.pdf)
### Shiriki mafanikio yako na mtandao wetu wa kimataifa
Africans Rising inatengeneza kitabu cha Hadithi za Mafanikio. Ikiwa wewe au shirika lako mmepanga tukio au mmepata mafanikio katika kazi yenu ya uanaharakati, tujulishe! Tunataka kuonyesha zote njia ambazo wanachama wetu wanavyofanya kazi kuboresha jamii zao na kuleta haki, amani, na heshima kwa maisha ya Waafrika popote wanakokaa. Ikiwa ungependa tuweke hadithi yako au ya harakati yako,
[ Tafadhali tuma barua pepe kwa members@africans‑rising.org ](http://members@africans-rising.org)
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### [Récits de victoires](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/successstories/)
**Published:** October 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Récits de victoires
### Africans Rising: Récits du mouvement
Africans Rising pour la justice, la paix et la dignité est un mouvement panafricain regroupant plus de 30 000 membres individuels et 800 organisations, actifs à travers le continent et au sein de la diaspora. Le mouvement œuvre pour amener les gouvernements, les entreprises et les ONG nationales et internationales établies à se concentrer sur les enjeux que les Africain·e·s considèrent comme prioritaires.
L’organisation offre un espace aux leaders et aux organisations progressistes de la société civile africaine engagés dans diverses luttes citoyennes afin de se réunir, se connecter, collaborer, partager des connaissances et renforcer la solidarité entre les peuples et autour des différentes causes.
Le livret des Récits de victoires d’Africans Rising met en lumière les réussites de nos membres à travers le monde. Il vise spécifiquement à :
- Mettre en évidence notre impact auprès des membres et des parties prenantes
- Valoriser nos actions et nos résultats
- Aligner nos activités sur nos approches et nos piliers
- Montrer notre impact auprès des communautés locales
- Faire connaître Africans Rising à un public élargi
- Promouvoir l’activisme et la mobilisation comme forces positives en Afrique et dans la diaspora
- Susceptibiliser les bailleurs de fonds, les donateurs et les membres potentiels
- Inspirer l’espoir chez les activistes
## [Dernière édition](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
[ Lire maintenant ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
### Décembre 2023
[ Lire maintenant ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Success-Sotories-booklet-4th-edition-vf.pdf)
### Août 2023
[ Lire maintenant ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Success-Sotories-booklet-3rd-edition.pdf)
### Janvier 2023
[ Lire maintenant ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Success-Sotories-booklet-2nd-edition-vf.pdf)
### Août 2022
[ Lire maintenant ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Success-Sotories-booklet.pdf)
### Partagez vos réussites avec notre réseau mondial
Africans Rising prépare un livret de récits de victoires. Si vous ou votre organisation avez organisé un événement ou accompli des réussites dans votre action militante, faites-le nous savoir ! Nous voulons mettre en valeur toutes les façons dont nos membres œuvrent pour améliorer leurs communautés et apporter justice, paix et dignité à la vie des Africain·e·s, où qu’ils vivent. Si vous souhaitez que nous mettions en avant votre action ou votre mouvement,
[ Veuillez envoyer un courriel à members@africans-rising.org ](http://members@africans-rising.org)
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### [قصص نجاح](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/successstories/)
**Published:** October 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## قصص نجاح
### قصص Africans Rising من الحركة
Africans Rising من أجل العدالة والسلام والكرامة هو حركة أفريقية تشمل أكثر من 30,000 عضو فردي و800 منظمة تعمل في جميع أنحاء القارة وفي الشتات لدفع الحكومات والشركات والمنظمات غير الحكومية المحلية والعالمية للتركيز على القضايا التي يعتبرها الأفارقة مهمة وحرجة. توفر المنظمة مساحة لقادة ومجموعات المجتمع المدني الأفريقي التقدمي المشاركين في مختلف النضالات المدنية لكي يجتمعوا ويتواصلوا ويتعاونوا ويتبادلوا المعرفة ويبنوا التضامن بين الشعوب وعبر القضايا المختلفة.
كتيّب قصص النجاح الخاص بـAfricans Rising يُبرز قصص النجاح لأعضائنا في جميع أنحاء العالم. وهو يهدف تحديدًا إلى:
- عرض تأثيرنا على الأعضاء وأصحاب المصلحة
- نقل أفعالنا وإنجازاتنا
- مواءمة أنشطتنا مع مناهجنا وأركاننا
- إثبات تأثيرنا على الأرض / في القاعدة الشعبية
- ترويج Africans Rising لجمهور أوسع — الترويج لـAfricans Rising ليتعرف عليه جمهور أوسع
- تعزيز النشاط والتحشيد كخير إيجابي في إفريقيا والشتات
- توليد اهتمام لدى الجهات الممولة والمتبرعين والأعضاء المحتملين
- إلهام الأمل بين النشطاء
## [أحدث إصدار](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
[ اقرأ الآن ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
### ديسمبر 2023
[ اقرأ الآن ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Success-Sotories-booklet-4th-edition-vf.pdf)
### أغسطس 2023
[ اقرأ الآن ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Success-Sotories-booklet-3rd-edition.pdf)
### يناير 2023
[ اقرأ الآن ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Success-Sotories-booklet-2nd-edition-vf.pdf)
### أغسطس 2022
[ اقرأ الآن ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Success-Sotories-booklet.pdf)
### شارك نجاحاتك مع شبكتنا العالمية
يقوم Africans Rising بإعداد كتيّب لقصص النجاح. إذا كنت أنت أو منظمتك قد نظّمتم فعالية أو حققتم نجاحًا في عملكم في النشاط، أخبرونا بذلك! نريد أن نعرض جميع الطرق التي يعمل بها أعضاؤنا لتحسين مجتمعاتهم وجلب العدالة والسلام والكرامة إلى حياة الأفارقة أينما كانوا يعيشون. إذا كنت ترغب في أن نبرز قصصك أو قصص حركتك،
يرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى media@africans‑rising.org.
[ يرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى members@africans‑rising.org ](http://members@africans-rising.org)
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### [Histórias de Sucesso](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/successstories/)
**Published:** October 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Histórias de Sucesso
### Histórias do Movimento Africans Rising
Africans Rising pela Justiça, Paz e Dignidade é um movimento pan-africano com mais de 30.000 membros individuais e 800 organizações a trabalhar em todo o continente e na diáspora, com o objetivo de pressionar governos, empresas e ONGs nacionais e globais consolidadas a concentrarem-se nas questões que os africanos consideram críticas.
A organização oferece um espaço para líderes e grupos progressistas da sociedade civil africana, envolvidos em várias lutas cívicas, se reunirem, conectarem-se, colaborarem, partilharem conhecimento e construírem solidariedade entre as pessoas e entre diferentes causas.
O livrinho de Histórias de Sucesso da Africans Rising destaca as conquistas dos nossos membros em todo o mundo. Procura especificamente:
- Mostrar o nosso impacto junto dos membros e partes interessadas
- Valorizar as nossas ações e os resultados alcançados
- Assegurar a coerência entre as nossas atividades, abordagens e pilares
- Demonstrar o nosso impacto junto das comunidades locais
- Dar a conhecer a Africans Rising a um público mais vasto
- Promover o ativismo e a mobilização como forças positivas em África e na diáspora
- Despertar interesse junto de potenciais financiadores, doadores e membros
- Inspirar esperança entre os ativistas
## [Última Edição](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
[ Ler Agora ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
### Dezembro 2023
[ Read Now ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Success-Sotories-booklet-4th-edition-vf.pdf)
### Agosto 2023
[ Ler Agora ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Success-Sotories-booklet-3rd-edition.pdf)
### Janeiro 2023
[ Ler Agora ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Success-Sotories-booklet-2nd-edition-vf.pdf)
### Agosto 2022
[ Ler Agora ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Success-Sotories-booklet.pdf)
### Partilhe os seus sucessos com a nossa rede global
A Africans Rising está a preparar um livrinho de Histórias de Sucesso. Se você ou a sua organização realizou um evento ou alcançou conquistas no vosso trabalho de ativismo, informe-nos! Queremos mostrar todas as formas como os nossos membros estão a trabalhar para melhorar as suas comunidades e trazer justiça, paz e dignidade à vida dos africanos, onde quer que vivam. Se desejar que apresentemos a sua ação ou o seu movimento,
[ Por favor, envie um e-mail para members@africans-rising.org ](http://members@africans-rising.org)
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### [Success Stories](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/movement-building-and-support/successstories/)
**Published:** October 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Success Stories
### Africans Rising **Stories from the Movement**
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is a Pan-African movement of over 30,000 individual members and 800 organizations working across the continent and diaspora to push governments, businesses, and established national and global NGOs to focus on the issues Africans deem critical. The organization provides a space for progressive African civil society leaders and groups engaged in various civic struggles to convene, connect, collaborate, share knowledge, and build solidarity among people and across issues.
The Africans Rising Success Story booklet highlights the success stories of our members across the globe. It seeks specifically seeks to:
- Show our impact to members and stakeholders
- Convey our actions and productivity
- Align our activities with our approaches and pillars
- Prove impact on the ground/at the grassroots
- Promote Africans Rising to a wider audience
- Promote activism and mobilizing as a positive good in Africa the diaspora
- Generate interest from potential funders, donors and members
- Inspire hope among activists
## [Latest Edition](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
[ Read Now ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Story-Booklet-5th-edition-Recovered.pdf)
### December 2023
[ Read Now ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Success-Sotories-booklet-4th-edition-vf.pdf)
### August 2023
[ Read Now ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Success-Sotories-booklet-3rd-edition.pdf)
### January 2023
[ Read Now ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Success-Sotories-booklet-2nd-edition-vf.pdf)
### August 2022
[ Read Now ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Success-Sotories-booklet.pdf)
### Share your successes with our global network
Africans Rising is putting together a success stories booklet. If you or your organization has held an event or achieved success in your activism work, let us know! We want to showcase all the ways our members are working to improve their communities and bring justice, peace, and dignity to the lives of Africans wherever they live. If you would like us to feature your or your movement,
[ Please send an email to members@africans-rising.org ](http://members@africans-rising.org)
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### [شارك معناشارك معنا](https://www.africansrising.org/getinvolved/)
**Published:** February 10, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## شارك مع أفريكانز رايزنغ
أفريكانز رايزنغ هي حركة عموم أفريقية تضم أفرادًا ومنظمات يعملون معًا من أجل الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة في أفريقيا وبين أبناء وبنات الشتات الأفريقي.
تكمن قوتنا في العمل الجماعي؛ فعندما ينظّم الناس العاديون أنفسهم، ويتحركون، ويعملون معًا، يمكنهم تغيير الأنظمة الجائرة وبناء أفريقيا التي يريدونها. هناك العديد من الطرق الفاعلة للمشاركة، سواء كنت ناشطًا فرديًا، أو جزءًا من حركة قاعدية أو منظمة من منظمات المجتمع المدني، أو فنانًا، أو من أبناء وبنات الشتات.
## لماذا تنضم إلينا؟
من خلال الانضمام إلى أفريكانز رايزنغ، تصبح جزءًا من مجتمع يمتد عبر القارة والعالم، ملتزم بـ:
- الدفاع عن الحيز المدني والسياسي وتوسيعه
- تعزيز العدالة المناخية والبيئية
- تعزيز العدالة بين الجنسين وحقوق النساء
- بناء العدالة الاقتصادية والاجتماعية والتصحيحية
- تعزيز رؤية أفريقيا بلا حدود والتضامن الإفريقي
معًا، نربط النضالات، نرفع أصوات الناس، ونحوّل المقاومة إلى بدائل حقيقية.
# طرق المشاركة المتاحة لك
## انضم كعضو فردي، حركة، أو منظمة
أفريكانز رايزنغ هي حركة من حركات. نحن نرحب بالمجموعات القاعدية، والحركات الاجتماعية، والمنظمات المجتمعية، والشبكات التي تتماشى مع قيمنا، .وخاصة[ إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d8%a3%d8%a8%d8%af%d9%8a-%d9%81%d8%b9%d9%84/%d8%a5%d8%b9%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%86-%d9%83%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%86%d8%ac%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%88/)
### كعضو، يمكنك:
- التواصل مع الحركات في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا والشتات
- التعاون في الحملات القارية والعالمية
- الوصول إلى دعم بناء الحركة ومساحات التعلم المشتركة
- المشاركة في التعبئات والجمعيات الإفريقية الشاملة
[ التسجيل ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=ar)
### من يمكنه الانضمام؟
- حركات العدالة الاجتماعية
- المنظمات التي تقودها الشباب والنساء
- مجموعات المناخ والحكم وحقوق الإنسان
- المبادرات الثقافية والفنية والمجتمعية
[ التسجيل ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=ar)
## اتخذ خطوة في الحملات والدعوة
تنظم أفريكانز رايزنغ وتدعم الحملات القارية والعالمية المستندة إلى نضالات الناس وواقع حياتهم. تقود هذه الحملات وتُنفّذ بالتعاون مع الحركات العضوة على المستويات الوطنية والإقليمية والقارية.
يمكنك المشاركة من خلال:
- المشاركة في أيام العمل والتعبئات الجماهيرية
- دعم أنشطة الدعوة والتضامن
- مشاركة رسائل الحملات عبر الإنترنت وخارجه
- المساهمة بإجراءات محلية في الحملات القارية
تشمل مجالات الحملات الرئيسية: الحيز المدني، العدالة المناخية، العدالة بين الجنسين، العدالة الاقتصادية، [التعويضات](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%ac-2/%d8%ad%d9%85%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b9%d9%88%d9%8a%d8%b6%d8%a7%d8%aa/)، وحملة أفريقيا بلا حدود – حرية الحركة.
[ التوقيع على العريضة ](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=direct_link&)
## المشاركة في التعبئات الإفريقية الشاملة وأنشطة التضامن
تجمع أفريكانز رايزنغ وتنسق التعبئات الإفريقية الشاملة على نطاق واسع التي توحّد الناس عبر الحدود. واحدة من أبرز التعبئات لدينا هي «أسبوع [التحرير الأفريقي](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/فئة/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%ac/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%a8%d8%a6%d8%a9-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b6%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%81%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d9%8a/25-%d9%85%d8%a7%d9%8a%d9%88/)، الذي يُقام سنويًا حول [25 مايو](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/فئة/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%ac/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%a8%d8%a6%d8%a9-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b6%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%81%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d9%8a/25-%d9%85%d8%a7%d9%8a%d9%88/) (يوم أفريقيا).
من خلال هذه التعبئات، يمكنك:
- التضامن مع النضالات في جميع أنحاء القارة
- تنظيم أنشطة محلية أو وطنية كجزء من لحظة قارية
- بناء وحدة أفريقية بين الشعوب في الممارسة العملية
- الاجتماعات الإقليمية والقارية مثل جمعية الحركة الأفريقية (AAMA)
تعد AAMA مساحة رئيسية حيث تقوم الحركات بتحليل الوضع الحالي بشكل جماعي، وتبادل الاستراتيجيات، والمشاركة في صنع مستقبل عادل بلا حدود لأفريقيا.
## الانخراط في بناء الحركة ودعمها
بالإضافة إلى الحملات، تستثمر منظمة Africans Rising في بناء حركات قوية ومرنة. نحن ندعم النشطاء والمنظمات لتعزيز قدراتهم التنظيمية والقيادية والتعاونية.
تشمل الفرص ما يلي:
- التدريبات ومساحات التثقيف السياسي
- التعلم من الأقران وتبادل الخبرات
## دعم الحركة
يحتاج الحفاظ على حركة أفريقية شاملة إلى موارد جماعية. يمكنك دعم Africans Rising من خلال:
- تقديم المساهمات المالية
- جمع التبرعات داخل شبكاتك
- الشراكة مع الحركة في المبادرات المتوافقة
Your support helps power campaigns, mobilisations, and movement-building work across Africa and the diaspora.
[ يتبرع ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d9%8a%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%b9/)
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### [Jihusishe](https://www.africansrising.org/getinvolved/)
**Published:** February 10, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Jihusishe na Africans Rising
Africans Rising ni harakati ya Kiafrika inayowaleta pamoja watu na mashirika yanayofanya kazi kwa ushirikiano kwa ajili ya umoja, haki, amani na utu barani Afrika na miongoni mwa diaspora ya Waafrika. Nguvu yetu iko katika hatua za pamoja: watu wa kawaida wanapojipanga, kuhamasishana na kuchukua hatua kwa pamoja, wanaweza kubadilisha mifumo isiyo ya haki na kujenga Afrika wanayoitaka. Kuna njia nyingi zenye maana za kujihusisha, iwe wewe ni mwanaharakati binafsi, sehemu ya harakati za msingi au shirika la kiraia, msanii, au sehemu ya diaspora.
## Kwa nini ujihusishe?
Kwa kujiunga na Africans Rising, unakuwa sehemu ya jumuiya ya bara zima na kimataifa iliyojitolea kwa:
- Kutetea na kupanua nafasi ya kiraia na kisiasa
- Kukuza haki ya tabianchi na mazingira
- Kukuza haki ya kijinsia na haki za wanawake
- Kujenga haki ya kiuchumi, kijamii na marekebisho
- Kukuza maono ya Afrika isiyo na mipaka na mshikamano wa Pan-Afrika
Kwa pamoja, tunaunganisha mapambano, tunakuza sauti za watu, na kubadilisha upinzani kuwa mbadala halisi.
# Njia unazoweza kujihusisha
## Jiunge kama Mwanachama Binafsi, Harakati au Shirika
Africans Rising ni harakati ya harakati. Tunakaribisha vikundi vya msingi, harakati za kijamii, mashirika ya kijamii ya ngazi ya jamii, na mitandao inayolingana na maadili yetu na [Tamko la Kilimanjaro 2.0.](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/azimio-la-kilimanjaro/)
### Kama mwanachama unaweza:
- Kuunganishwa na harakati kote Afrika na katika diaspora
- Kushirikiana katika kampeni za bara na kimataifa
- Kupata msaada wa kujenga harakati na nafasi za kujifunza kwa pamoja
- Kushiriki katika mobilisheni na mikutano ya Pan-Afrika
[ Jisajili ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=sw)
### Nani anaweza kujiunga?
- Harakati za haki ya kijamii
- Mashirika yanayoongozwa na vijana na wanawake
- Vikundi vya tabianchi, utawala na haki za binadamu
- Mipango ya kitamaduni, kisanii na kijamii
[ Jisajili ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=sw)
## Chukua hatua katika kampeni na utetezi
Africans Rising huandaa na kuunga mkono kampeni za bara na kimataifa zinazotokana na mapambano ya watu na hali halisi wanazoishi. Kampeni hizi zinaongozwa na kutekelezwa pamoja na harakati wanachama katika ngazi ya kitaifa, kikanda na bara.
Unaweza kujihusisha kwa:
- Kujiunga katika siku za hatua na mobilisheni za umma
- Kuunga mkono utetezi na hatua za mshikamano
- Kushiriki ujumbe wa kampeni mtandaoni na nje ya mtandao
- Kuchangia hatua za ngazi ya eneo katika kampeni za bara
Maeneo muhimu ya kampeni ni pamoja na nafasi ya kiraia, haki ya tabianchi, haki ya kijinsia, haki ya kiuchumi, [Fidia](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/mipango-2/kampeni-ya-fidia/), na Kampeni ya Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka – Uhuru wa Kusafiri.
[ Saini Ombi ](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=direct_link&)
## Shiriki katika mobilisheni za Pan-Afrika na hatua za mshikamano
Africans Rising hukutanisha na kuratibu mobilisheni kubwa za Pan-Afrika zinazowaunganisha watu kuvuka mipaka. Moja ya mobilisheni zetu kuu ni [Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/kategoria/mipango/uhamasishaji-na-mshikamano-wa-pan-afrika/25-mei/), inayofanyika kila mwaka karibu tarehe [25 Mei ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/kategoria/mipango/uhamasishaji-na-mshikamano-wa-pan-afrika/25-mei/)(Siku ya Afrika).
Kupitia mobilisheni hizi, unaweza:
- Kuchukua hatua kwa mshikamano na mapambano kote barani Afrika
- Kuandaa hatua za ngazi ya eneo au kitaifa kama sehemu ya wakati wa bara
- Kujenga Pan-Afrika ya watu kwa watu kwa vitendo
- Mikutano ya kikanda na bara kama vile Mkutano wa Harakati za Afrika Nzima (AAMA)
AAMA ni jukwaa muhimu ambapo harakati huchambua kwa pamoja hali ya sasa, hushirikishana mikakati, na kuunda kwa pamoja mustakabali wa haki na Afrika isiyo na mipaka.
## Jihusishe katika ujenzi na uimarishaji wa harakati
Zaidi ya kampeni, Africans Rising huwekeza katika kujenga harakati imara na zenye ustahimilivu. Tunawaunga mkono wanaharakati na mashirika kuimarisha uwezo wao wa kujipanga, uongozi na ushirikiano.
Fursa zinajumuisha:
- Mafunzo na nafasi za elimu ya kisiasa
- Kujifunza kati ya rika na kubadilishana uzoefu
## Unga Mkono Harakati
Kudumisha harakati ya Pan-Afrika kunahitaji rasilimali za pamoja. Unaweza kuunga mkono Africans Rising kwa:
- Kutoa michango ya kifedha
- Kuchangisha fedha ndani ya mitandao yako
- Kushirikiana na harakati katika mipango inayolingana na maadili yetu
Msaada wako huchochea kampeni, mobilisheni, na kazi ya ujenzi wa harakati kote Afrika na katika diaspora.
[ Changia ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/changia/)
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### [S'engager](https://www.africansrising.org/getinvolved/)
**Published:** February 10, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Engagez-vous avec Africans Rising
Africans Rising est un mouvement panafricain de personnes et d’organisations qui travaillent ensemble pour l’unité, la justice, la paix et la dignité en Afrique et au sein de la diaspora africaine. Notre force réside dans l’action collective : lorsque des citoyen·ne·s ordinaires s’organisent, se mobilisent et agissent ensemble, ils et elles peuvent transformer des systèmes injustes et bâtir l’Afrique qu’ils et elles veulent. Il existe de nombreuses façons significatives de s’impliquer, que vous soyez un·e militant·e individuel·le, membre d’un mouvement de base ou d’une organisation de la société civile, artiste ou membre de la diaspora.
## Pourquoi s’engager ?
En rejoignant Africans Rising, vous devenez membre d’une communauté continentale et mondiale engagée à:
- Défendre et élargir l’espace civique et politique
- Promouvoir la justice climatique et environnementale
- Promouvoir la justice de genre et les droits des femmes
- Promouvoir la justice économique, sociale et réparatrice
- Promouvoir la vision d’une Afrique sans frontières et la solidarité panafricaine
Ensemble, nous relions les luttes, amplifions les voix des citoyen·ne·s et transformons la résistance en véritables alternatives.
# Comment vous engager
## Rejoindre en tant que membre individuel, mouvement ou organisation
Africans Rising est un mouvement de mouvements. Nous accueillons les groupes de base, les mouvements sociaux, les organisations communautaires et les réseaux qui partagent nos valeurs et la [Déclaration du Kilimandjaro 2.0.](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/passer-a-laction/la-declaration-du-kilimandjaro/)
### En tant que membre, vous pouvez:
- Connectez-vous avec les mouvements à travers l’Afrique et la diaspora
- Participez à des campagnes continentales et mondiales
- Bénéficiez de soutien pour renforcer les mouvements et d’espaces d’apprentissage partagés
- Participez aux mobilisations et assemblées panafricaines
[ S’inscrire ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=fr)
### Qui peut rejoindre ?
- Mouvements pour la justice sociale
- Organisations dirigées par des jeunes et des femmes
- Groupes travaillant sur le climat, la gouvernance et les droits humains
- Initiatives culturelles, artistiques et communautaires
[ S’inscrire ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=fr)
## Agir dans les campagnes et le plaidoyer
Africans Rising organise et soutient des campagnes continentales et mondiales ancrées dans les luttes et les réalités vécues des populations. Ces campagnes sont dirigées et mises en œuvre avec les mouvements membres aux niveaux national, régional et continental.
Vous pouvez vous impliquer en:
- Rejoindre les journées d’action et les mobilisations de masse
- Soutenir les actions de plaidoyer et de solidarité
- Partager les messages de campagne en ligne et hors ligne
- Participez en apportant vos actions locales aux campagnes continentales
Les principaux axes des campagnes incluent l’espace civique, la justice climatique, la justice de genre, la justice économique, les [Réparations ](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/programmes/campagne-pour-les-reparations/)et la campagne Afrique sans Frontières – Libre circulation.
[ Signez la pétition ](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=direct_link&)
## Participez aux mobilisations panafricaines et aux actions de solidarité
Africans Rising organise et coordonne de grandes mobilisations panafricaines qui rassemblent des personnes à travers les frontières. L’une de nos mobilisations phares est la [Semaine de la Libération Africaine](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/catégorie/programmes/mobilisation-et-solidarite-panafricaine/25-mai/), qui se tient chaque année autour du [25 mai](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/catégorie/programmes/mobilisation-et-solidarite-panafricaine/25-mai/) (Journée de l’Afrique).
Grâce à ces mobilisations, vous pouvez
- Agir en solidarité avec les luttes à travers le continent
- Organisez des actions locales ou nationales dans le cadre d’un moment continental
- Construire le panafricanisme de peuple à peuple dans la pratique
- Convergences régionales et continentales telles que l’Assemblée du Mouvement Panafricain (AAMA)
L’AAMA sert de lieu clé où les mouvements analysent collectivement la situation, partagent des stratégies et co-créent un avenir juste et sans frontières pour l’Afrique.
## Participez à la construction et au soutien du mouvement
Au-delà des campagnes, Africans Rising investit dans le renforcement de mouvements solides et résilients. Nous soutenons les activistes et les organisations afin de renforcer leurs capacités d’organisation, de leadership et de collaboration.
Les opportunités incluent:
- Formations et espaces d’éducation politique
- Apprentissage entre pairs et partage d’expériences
## Soutenir le mouvement
Maintenir un mouvement panafricain nécessite des ressources collectives. Vous pouvez soutenir Africans Rising en:
- Faire des contributions financières
- Collecter des fonds au sein de vos réseaux
- S’associer au mouvement sur des initiatives alignées
Votre soutien permet de renforcer les campagnes, les mobilisations et le travail de construction du mouvement à travers l’Afrique et la diaspora. »
[ Faire un don ](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/faire-un-don/)
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### [Envolva-se](https://www.africansrising.org/getinvolved/)
**Published:** February 10, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Envolva-se com Africans Rising
Africans Rising é um movimento pan-africano de pessoas e organizações que trabalham juntas pela unidade, justiça, paz e dignidade em África e na diáspora africana. A nossa força reside na ação coletiva: quando pessoas comuns se organizam, mobilizam e atuam em conjunto, podem transformar sistemas injustos e construir a África que desejam. Existem muitas formas significativas de se envolver, quer seja um ativista individual, faça parte de um movimento de base ou de uma organização da sociedade civil, seja artista ou faça parte da diáspora.
## Porquê envolver-se?
Ao juntar-se ao Africans Rising, torna-se parte de uma comunidade continental e global comprometida com:
- Defender e expandir o espaço cívico e político
- Promover a justiça climática e ambiental
- Promover a justiça de género e os direitos das mulheres
- Construir a justiça económica, social e reparativa
- Avançar a visão de uma África sem fronteiras e da solidariedade pan-africana
Juntos, conectamos lutas, amplificamos as vozes das pessoas e transformamos a resistência em alternativas concretas.
# Formas de se envolver
## Junte-se como indivíduo, movimento ou organização membro
Africans Rising é um movimento de movimentos. Recebemos grupos de base, movimentos sociais, organizações comunitárias e redes que compartilham nossos valores e a [Declaração de Kilimanjaro 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/tomar-medidas/declaracao-de-kilimanjaro/).
### Como membro, você pode:
- Conectar-se com movimentos em toda a África e na diáspora
- Colaborar em campanhas continentais e globais
- Acessar apoio para fortalecimento de movimentos e espaços de aprendizagem compartilhada
- Participar de mobilizações e assembleias Pan-Africanas
[ Inscrever-se ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=pt)
### Quem pode aderir?
- Movimentos de justiça social
- Organizações lideradas por jovens e mulheres
- Grupos de clima, governação e direitos humanos
- Iniciativas culturais, artísticas e comunitárias
[ Inscrever-se ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php?lang=pt)
## Participar em campanhas e defesa de direitos
Africans Rising organiza e apoia campanhas continentais e globais enraizadas nas lutas e nas realidades vividas das pessoas. Estas campanhas são lideradas e implementadas em conjunto com os movimentos membros a nível nacional, regional e continental.
Pode envolver-se através de:
- Participar em dias de ação e mobilizações em massa
- Apoiar ações de defesa de direitos e de solidariedade
- Partilhar mensagens das campanhas online e offline
- Contribuir com ações locais para campanhas continentais
As principais áreas da campanha incluem espaço cívico, justiça climática, justiça de género, justiça económica, [reparações](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/programas-2/campanha-de-reparacoes/) e a campanha «África sem Fronteiras – Livre Circulação».
[ Assine a petição ](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=direct_link&)
## Participe nas Mobilizações Pan-africanas e Ações de Solidariedade
A Africans Rising convoca e coordena mobilizações pan-africanas em grande escala que reúnem pessoas além das fronteiras. Uma das nossas principais mobilizações é a [Semana da Libertação Africana](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/categoria/programas/mobilizacao-e-solidariedade-pan-africana/25-de-maio/), realizada anualmente por volta de [25 de Maio](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/categoria/programas/mobilizacao-e-solidariedade-pan-africana/25-de-maio/) (Dia da África).
Através destas mobilizações, você pode:
- Aja em solidariedade com as lutas em todo o continente
- Organizar ações locais ou nacionais como parte de um movimento continental
- Construir o pan-africanismo interpessoal na prática
- Convenções regionais e continentais, como a Assembleia do Todo o Movimento Africano (AAMA)
A AAMA funciona como um espaço fundamental onde os movimentos analisam coletivamente o momento, partilham estratégias e co-criam um futuro justo e sem fronteiras para África.
## Envolva-se na Construção e Apoio ao Movimento
Além das campanhas, a Africans Rising investe na construção de movimentos fortes e resilientes. Apoiamos ativistas e organizações para fortalecer as suas capacidades de organização, liderança e colaboração.
As oportunidades incluem:
- Formações e espaços de educação política
- Aprendizagem entre pares e partilha de experiências
## Apoie o Movimento
Manter um movimento pan-africano requer recursos coletivos. Pode apoiar a Africans Rising:
- Fazer contribuições financeiras
- Fundraising within your networks
- Estabelecer parcerias com o movimento em iniciativas alinhadas
O seu apoio ajuda a impulsionar campanhas, mobilizações e o trabalho de construção de movimentos em toda a África e na diáspora.
[ Doar ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/doar/)
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### [Programas](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### Programas
O nosso trabalho é orientado pela visão, missão e valores da Declaração do Kilimanjaro 2.0 da Africans Rising. As atividades e projetos estão agrupados em três categorias principais de programas:
### Campanhas e Advocacia
Realização de amplas campanhas a nível continental e mundial nos domínios abrangidos pelo mandato da Declaração de Kilimanjaro. Estas campanhas e acções de defesa são implementadas com os movimentos, activistas e organizações membros a nível nacional, sub-regional e continental…
[ SABER MAIS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/categoria/programas/campanhas-e-advocacia/campanhas/)
### Construção e Apoio ao Movimento
Como um Movimento de Movimentos, Africans Rising trabalha com, constrói, fortalece e apoia os nossos membros (movimentos sociais africanos, activistas e organizações) para alcançar um maior impacto. Também criamos movimentos em locais ou áreas onde há necessidade de mobilização de base…
[ SABER MAIS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-support-program/)
### Mobilização e Solidariedade Pan-Africana
Africans Rising aproveita os seus números como o maior movimento pan-africano para mobilizar e criar solidariedade entre os povos africanos, tanto no continente como na diáspora. A nossa maior mobilização anual é a Semana Africana da Libertação, que decorre na semana de 25 de maio, comemorando…
[ SABER MAIS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/categoria/programas/mobilizacao-e-solidariedade-pan-africana/)
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### [Mipango](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### Mipango
Kazi yetu inaongozwa na dira, dhamira na maadili ya Azimio la Africans Rising Kilimanjaro 2.0. Shughuli na miradi imegawanywa katika vikundi vitatu kuu:
### Kampeni na Utetezi
Kampeni pana za bara na kimataifa kuhusu maeneo ya mamlaka chini ya Azimio la Kilimanjaro. Kampeni hizi na hatua za utetezi zinatekelezwa na vuguvugu la wanachama, wanaharakati na mashirika katika kitaifa, kikanda na bara…
[ JIFUNZE ZAIDI > ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/kategoria/mipango/kampeni-na-utetezi/kampeni/)
### Ujenzi wa Harakati na Msaada
Kama Vuguvugu la Harakati, Africans Rising hufanya kazi na, kujenga, kuimarisha na kuunga mkono wanachama wetu (vuguvugu la kijamii la Kiafrika, wanaharakati na mashirika) ili na kupata athari zaidi. Pia tunajenga mienendo katika maeneo au maeneo ambayo yanahitajika uhamasishaji wa ngazi ya chini…
[ JIFUNZE ZAIDI > ](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-support-program/)
### Uhamasishaji na Mshikamano wa Pan-Afrika
Africans Rising inaongeza idadi yake kama vuguvugu kubwa zaidi la Pan-Afrika kuhamasisha na kujenga mshikamano kati ya watu wa Kiafrika katika bara na diaspora. Uhamasishaji wetu mkubwa wa kila mwaka ni Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika ambayo ni wiki ya Mei 25 kuadhimisha…
[ JIFUNZE ZAIDI > ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/kategoria/mipango/uhamasishaji-na-mshikamano-wa-pan-afrika/)
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### [البرامج](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### البرامج
يسترشد عملنا بالرؤية والرسالة والقيم الواردة في إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0 الصادر عن منظمة Africans Rising. وتنقسم أنشطة ومشاريع المنظمة إلى ثلاث فئات رئيسية من البرامج:
### الحملات والمناصرة
حملات قارية وعالمية واسعة في مناطق الولاية بموجب إعلان كليمنجارو. يتم تنفيذ هذه الحملات وإجراءات المناصرة مع الحركات والنشطاء والمنظمات الأعضاء على المستوى الوطني ودون الإقليمي والقاري…
[ اعرف المزيد > ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/فئة/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%ac/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%85%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%86%d8%a7%d8%b5%d8%b1%d8%a9/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%85%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa/)
### بناء ودعم الحركة
وباعتبارنا حركة من الحركات، Africans Rising نعمل مع أعضائنا (الحركات الاجتماعية والناشطين والمنظمات الأفريقية) ونبنيها ونعززها وندعمها لتحقيق المزيد من التأثير. كما أننا نبني الحركات في الأماكن أو المناطق التي تحتاج إلى التعبئة الشعبية…
[ اعرف المزيد > ](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-support-program/)
### التعبئة والتضامن
Africans Rising تستفيد من أعدادها كأكبر حركة أفريقية لتعبئة وبناء التضامن بين الشعوب الأفريقية في القارة والشتات على حد سواء. أكبر تعبئة سنوية تقوم بها الحركة هي أسبوع التحرير الأفريقي الذي يصادف يوم 25 مايو/أيار لإحياء ذكرى
[ اعرف المزيد > ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/فئة/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%ac/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%a8%d8%a6%d8%a9-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b6%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%81%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d9%8a/)
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### [Programmes](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### Programmes
Notre travail s'inspire de la vision, de la mission et des valeurs énoncées dans la Déclaration du Kilimandjaro 2.0 d'Africans Rising. Les activités et les projets sont regroupés en trois grandes catégories de programmes :
### Campagnes et plaidoyers
De vastes campagnes continentales et internationales relatives aux thématiques de la déclaration du Kilimandjaro. Ces campagnes et actions de plaidoyer sont mises en œuvre avec les mouvements, militants et organisations membres aux niveaux national, sous-régional et continental….
[ EN SAVOIR PLUS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/catégorie/programmes/campagnes-et-plaidoyer/campagnes/)
### Construction et soutien des mouvements
En tant que Mouvement des Mouvements, Africans Rising travaille avec, construit, renforce et soutient ses membres (mouvements sociaux, activistes et organisations africaines) afin d’avoir plus d’impact. Nous construisons également des mouvements dans des lieux ou des zones où il y a un besoin de mobilisation de la base…
[ EN SAVOIR PLUS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-support-program/)
### Mobilisation et Solidarité Panafricaine
Africans Rising tire parti de son statut de plus grand mouvement panafricain pour mobiliser les Africains et renforcer leur solidarité, tant sur le continent que dans la diaspora. Notre plus grande mobilisation annuelle est la Semaine de la libération de l’Afrique, qui se déroule la semaine du 25 mai et commémore…
[ EN SAVOIR PLUS > ](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/catégorie/programmes/mobilisation-et-solidarite-panafricaine/)
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### [Programs](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
### Programs
Our work is guided by the vision, mission and values of the Africans Rising Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0. The activities and projects of are grouped into three main programs categories:
### Campaigns and Advocacy
Broad continental and global campaigns on the mandate areas under the Kilimanjaro Declaration. These campaigns and advocacy actions are implemented with member movements, activists and organisations at national, sub-regional and continental…
[ LEARN MORE > ](https://www.africansrising.org/category/programs/campaigns-advocacy/campaigns/)
### Movement Building and Support
As a Movement of Movements, Africans Rising works with, builds, strengthens and supports our members (African social movements, activists and organisations) to and achieve more impact. We also build movements in places or areas where there is need for grassroots mobilisastion…
[ LEARN MORE > ](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-support-program/)
### Pan-African Mobilisation and Solidarity
Africans Rising leverages its numbers as the largest Pan-African movement to mobilise and build solidarity among African people both in the continent and the diaspora. Our biggest annual mobilisation is the African Liberation Week that is the week of 25th May commemorating…
[ LEARN MORE > ](https://www.africansrising.org/category/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/)
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### [Get Involved](https://www.africansrising.org/getinvolved/)
**Published:** February 10, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Get Involved with Africans Rising
Africans Rising is a pan-African movement of people and organisations working together for unity, justice, peace and dignity in Africa and among the African diaspora. Our strength lies in collective action: when ordinary people organise, mobilise and act together, they can transform unjust systems and build the Africa they want. There are many meaningful ways to get involved, whether you are an individual activist, part of a grassroots movement or civil society organisation, an artist, or part of the diaspora.
## Why Get Involved?
By joining Africans Rising, you become part of a continent-wide and global community committed to:
- Defending and expanding civic and political space
- Advancing climate and environmental justice
- Promoting gender justice and women’s rights
- Building economic, social, and reparative justice
- Advancing the vision of a Borderless Africa and Pan-African solidarity
Together, we connect struggles, amplify people’s voices, and turn resistance into real alternatives.
# Ways You Can Get Involved
## Join as a an Individual Member Movement or Organisation
Africans Rising is a movement of movements. We welcome grassroots groups, social movements, community-based organisations, and networks that align with our values and the [Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0.](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
### As a member you can:
- Connect with movements across Africa and the diaspora
- Collaborate on continental and global campaigns
- Access movement-building support and shared learning spaces
- Participate in Pan-African mobilisations and assemblies
[ Register ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
### Who can join?
- Social justice movements
- Youth and women-led organisations
- Climate, governance, and human rights groups
- Cultural, artistic, and community initiatives
[ Register ](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
## Take Action in Campaigns and Advocacy
Africans Rising organises and supports continental and global campaigns rooted in people’s struggles and lived realities. These campaigns are led and implemented with member movements at national, regional, and continental levels.
You can get involved by:
- Joining days of action and mass mobilisations
- Supporting advocacy and solidarity actions
- Sharing campaign messages online and offline
- Contributing local actions to continental campaigns
Key campaign areas include civic space, climate justice, gender justice, economic justice, [Reparations](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/reparations-campaign/) and the Borderless Africa – Free Movement Campaign.
[ Sign the Petition ](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=direct_link&)
## Participate in Pan-African Mobilisations & Solidarity Actions
Africans Rising convenes and coordinates large scale Pan-African mobilisations that bring people together across borders. One of our flagship mobilisations is [African Liberation Week](https://www.africansrising.org/category/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/may-25/), held annually around [May 25](https://www.africansrising.org/category/programs/pan-african-mobilisation-and-solidarity/may-25/) (Africa Day).
Through these mobilisations, you can:
- Act in solidarity with struggles across the continent
- Organise local or national actions as part of a continental moment
- Build people-to-people Pan-Africanism in practice
- Regional and continental convenings such as the All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA)
AAMA serves as a key space where movements collectively analyse the moment, share strategies, and co-create a just and borderless future for Africa.
## Engage in Movement Building and Support
Beyond campaigns, Africans Rising invests in building strong, resilient movements. We support activists and organisations to strengthen their organising, leadership, and collaboration capacities.
Opportunities include:
- Trainings and political education spaces
- Peer learning and experience sharing
## Support the Movement
Sustaining a Pan-African movement requires collective resources. You can support Africans Rising by:
- Making financial contributions
- Fundraising within your networks
- Partnering with the movement on aligned initiatives
Your support helps power campaigns, mobilisations, and movement-building work across Africa and the diaspora.
[ Donate ](https://www.africansrising.org/donate/)
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### [Collectif de Coordination](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/coordinating-collective/)
**Published:** February 4, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Rencontrez le Collectif de coordination
### À propos du CC
Le Collectif de coordination sert de « conseil d’administration » du mouvement. Il s’agit d’un comité élu ayant la responsabilité globale de la supervision et de la gouvernance de la coordination et de la mise en œuvre des stratégies, plans et activités du Mouvement. Les membres sont élus directement tous les deux ans par les membres du mouvement enregistrés et sont tenus de leur rendre des comptes.
## Lucky Ninsiima
Humanitaire et Entrepreneur
Coprésidente
Biographie
**Lucky Ninsiima** est une humanitaire et une entrepreneuse.
Elle est une défenseure des droits de l’homme et, défenseure de la paix et championne du développement socio-économique.
Au cours de son mandat en tant que membre du CC (2003 – 2025), elle a occupé le poste de trésorière du mouvement , et présidente du comité des finances et des ressources humaines.
En tant que formatrice en entrepreneuriat, elle aide les jeunes, les jeunes agriculteurs et les femmes de sa communauté à acquérir des compétences et à développer des entreprises dans le cadre de l’organisation communautaire INUA, qui vise à éliminer la faim dans le monde.
Elle est également productrice laitière et PDG de Zion Wanyama Farm, où elle occupe également le poste de présidente du Zion Wanyama Agripreneurs Club, dont l’objectif principal est de bâtir une société compétente.
Elle a occupé le poste de responsable de la formation au sein du Réseau des jeunes ambassadeurs de la paix du Commonwealth, où elle a également été coordinatrice nationale du réseau pour l’Ouganda.
Elle a également été membre du jury des Commonwealth Youth Awards (2005 et 2006).
## Kayongo Brian
cofondateur Generation Lead Zambie
Coprésident
Biographie
**Kayongo Brian** Brian possède plus de 17 ans d’expérience dans le secteur du développement et a occupé divers postes de haut niveau au sein d’organisations locales et internationales en Zambie et dans le monde entier. Il a cofondé et dirigé Generation Lead Zambia (en tant que commandant en chef), un mouvement panafricain en Zambie qui rassemble des personnes issues de divers horizons et nées après l’indépendance afin de mener un travail d’organisation collective visant à mettre en place un leadership générationnel post-indépendance qui émancipera la Zambie et fera progresser la vision d’une Afrique sans frontières. Brian travaille actuellement pour Healthy Learners en tant que directeur du plaidoyer et des partenariats stratégiques. Avant cette nomination, il a occupé pendant 4 ans le poste de responsable mondial de la collecte de fonds pour le mouvement Fight Inequality Alliance, où il a dirigé les partenariats avec les donateurs et soutenu la création de mouvements en Afrique, en Asie et en Amérique latine. Brian a également occupé les fonctions de responsable de la collecte de fonds et des partenariats pour ActionAid International Zambia, de responsable des politiques et des partenariats chez MarieStopes International en Zambie, de responsable du financement pour Oxfam GB en Zambie et de conseiller en acquisition de subventions pour Norwegian Church Aid (programme national conjoint en Zambie), entre autres postes de haut niveau. Il a également occupé des fonctions similaires au sein de collectifs régionaux et internationaux tels que le Réseau africain des jeunes et des adolescents sur la population et le développement (AfriYan) et le Panel consultatif mondial des jeunes (GYAP) du FNUAP, où il a respectivement été président et membre.
## Dielle Leris
Défenseuse des droits humains et militante pour la paix
Trésoriere
Biographie
Dielle Leris est une défenseure des droits humains et une militante pour la paix qui a été marquée par les conflits et les traumatismes personnels. Elle a grandi dans un environnement violent, mais a choisi la guérison plutôt que la vengeance. Elle œuvre aujourd’hui à promouvoir la réconciliation, la guérison communautaire et la justice sociale dans les zones touchées par les conflits. Le travail de terrain de Dielle permet d’amplifier la voix des survivants et de faire pression pour que les responsables rendent des comptes et que des changements systémiques soient mis en place. Elle cherche à aider Africans Rising à renforcer son impact en veillant à ce que les communautés marginalisées et vulnérables soient entendues dans les efforts de libération du continent.
## Jean Samandari
Avocat burundais et défenseur de la justice sociale
Biographie
Jean Samandari est un avocat burundais chevronné et un défenseur de la justice sociale qui œuvre depuis plus de 35 ans à la promotion de l’éducation, de la gouvernance, des droits humains et de l’égalité des sexes. Il dirige les associations Action Contre la Pauvreté et Coalition pour l’Éducation pour Tous, et siège au Réseau africain pour l’éducation pour tous. Ancien député à l’Assemblée nationale, il est spécialisé dans la mobilisation communautaire et la promotion des voix locales afin d’influencer les politiques et les actions de plaidoyer à l’échelle continentale.
## Sandrine Diribe
Défenseuse des droits humains et militante pour la paix
Biographie
Mbeh Sandrine Diribe est une jeune camerounaise qui, après avoir été victime de viol, est devenue une militante tenace et une actrice du changement. Elle est spécialisée dans la recherche, la défense des politiques, la sensibilisation et l’action humanitaire. Elle est la fondatrice de Lights of Hope Africa, une organisation non gouvernementale à but non lucratif qui œuvre pour la protection des enfants, l’autonomisation des filles, l’engagement des jeunes et la consolidation de la paix. Sandrine a été reconnue au niveau international comme l’une des 100 jeunes Africains les plus inspirants de 2017 et a remporté le prix DigCit pour son utilisation d’Internet dans la lutte contre les violences sexuelles. Elle est membre de la Convention nationale des femmes pour la paix au Cameroun (le seul groupe à avoir reçu le prix Allemagne-Afrique de la Fondation allemande pour l’Afrique), membre du comité d’organisation de la Conférence universitaire sur la paix en Afrique (une initiative de consolidation de la paix menée par des jeunes au Cameroun qui renforce la résolution 2250 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies et lutte ainsi contre la radicalisation et l’extrémisme violent chez les jeunes dans le contexte des multiples conflits actuels au Cameroun), est évaluatrice pour Cochrane, où elle se spécialise dans l’examen des travaux de recherche sur l’impact psychologique des abus sexuels sur les enfants et les adultes et sur les techniques de guérison des traumatismes, et a effectué un stage de six mois au Forum africain sur les politiques de l’enfance, où elle a acquis des compétences en matière de techniques et de stratégies de plaidoyer politique.
## Yahya Sowe
militant gambien de la jeunesse et de l’environnement
Biographie
Yahya Sowe est un jeune activiste environnemental, entrepreneur et leader communautaire gambien. Fondateur et PDG du Smiling Coast Food Processing Center, Yahya promeut la sécurité alimentaire et l’emploi des jeunes. Il occupe des postes de direction clés au sein de comités de jeunes et de réseaux d’anciens élèves, encadre des activistes pour le climat et fait beaucoup de bénévolat auprès de la Croix-Rouge. Reconnu comme l’un des 30 champions AfroArab, il s’emploie activement à créer des réseaux régionaux de jeunes afin de donner aux futurs leaders les moyens d’agir grâce à un développement démocratique et durable.
## Imani Countess
Défenseuse des droits humains et militante pour la paix
Biographie
Dielle Leris est une défenseure des droits humains et une militante pour la paix qui a été marquée par les conflits et les traumatismes personnels. Elle a grandi dans un environnement violent, mais a choisi la guérison plutôt que la vengeance. Elle œuvre aujourd’hui à promouvoir la réconciliation, la guérison communautaire et la justice sociale dans les zones touchées par les conflits. Le travail de terrain de Dielle permet d’amplifier la voix des survivants et de faire pression pour que les responsables rendent des comptes et que des changements systémiques soient mis en place. Elle cherche à aider Africans Rising à renforcer son impact en veillant à ce que les communautés marginalisées et vulnérables soient entendues dans les efforts de libération du continent.
## Samuel Kabungo
Professionnel de santé, homme politique et militant
Biographie
****Samuel Mwami Kabungo**** est un professionnel de santé, homme politique et activiste zambien de 27 ans qui s’engage en faveur de la bonne gouvernance, de l’autonomisation des jeunes et de l’unité panafricaine. À seulement 21 ans, il est entré dans l’histoire en devenant le plus jeune candidat zambien aux élections législatives partielles de Lukashya en 2020, encourageant ainsi une plus grande participation des jeunes à la vie politique. M. Kabungo coordonne actuellement le mouvement Fix It dans la province de Copperbelt et a occupé des postes de direction au sein de la Fondation PLO Lumumba et de l’organisation United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), où il s’est fait le champion de la paix, de l’équité et du leadership des jeunes. Reconnu comme le premier finaliste du prix African Rising Activist of the Year 2024, il encadre activement de jeunes leaders par le biais du Movement for Good Governance, plaidant pour une Afrique sans frontières et unie, fondée sur une gouvernance forte.
## Fatma Messaoud
Médiatrice diplomatique spécialisé dans la consolidation de la paix
Biographie
****Fatma Messaoud**** est une chercheuse et médiatrice diplomatique algérienne qui se consacre à la consolidation de la paix, à la gouvernance démocratique et aux droits humains. En tant que membre du réseau FemWise-Africa de l’Union Africaine, elle défend le leadership des femmes dans la prévention et la médiation des conflits, et contribue à des initiatives de gouvernance mettant l’accent sur la justice et la dignité. Fatma envisage une Afrique où les jeunes, les femmes et les communautés déplacées sont au cœur d’un changement transformateur, voué à promouvoir un continent uni, inclusif et autodéterminé.
## Tanya Lallmon
Chercheure universitaire
Biographie
**Nandini Tanya Lallmon** est une chercheuse qui développe des méthodologies visant à combler le fossé entre les politiques et les pratiques dans les petits États insulaires en développement d’Afrique. Nommée « African Youth Charter Hustler » pour l’île Maurice par le Bureau de l’envoyé spécial de l’Union africaine pour la jeunesse, elle encourage l’autonomisation active des jeunes issus de minorités en adoptant une perspective décoloniale sur les droits humains. Son engagement au sein du Collectif de coordination implique la représentation des jeunes marginalisés dans les mécanismes internationaux. Cela l’aidera à faire avancer le mouvement pour les droits des personnes handicapées en Afrique et contribuera à combler le fossé en termes d’accès, de capacités, de compétences, de ressources et de participation des jeunes militantes handicapées sous-représentées des petits États insulaires en développement d’Afrique.
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### [Coordinating Collective](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/coordinating-collective/)
**Published:** February 4, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## meet the Coordinating Coolective
### About the CC
The Coordinating Collective serves as the “Board of Directors” of the movement. It is an elected committee with the overall responsibilities for the oversight and governance of the coordination and implementation of the Movement’s strategies, plans and activities. Members are elected directly every 2 years by and are accountable to the registered members of the movement.
## Lucky Ninsiima
Humanitarian and Entrepreneur
Co-Chair
Bio
**Lucky Ninsiima** is a Humanitarian and Entrepreneur.
She is a human rights defender, peace advocate and a socio-economic development champion.
During her term as the CC member (2003 – 2025), she served as the movement Treasurer, and the chair of the finance and human resource committee.
As an entrepreneurship trainer, she empowers youth, young farmers and women in her community through skills training and enterprise development towards Zero Hunger under the Community Based Organization, INUA.
She is also a dairy farmer and CEO, Zion Wanyama Farm, where she also serves as the president of Zion Wanyama Agripreneurs Club whose major aim is building an able society.
She served as a Training Lead at the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network, where she also served as the Network Country Coordinator for Uganda.
She has also served as an Adjudicator in the Commonwealth Youth Awards (2005 & 2006)
## Kayongo Brian
co-founder Generation Lead Zambia
Co-Chair
Bio
**Kayongo Brian** has a wealth of experience spanning over 17 years’ in the development sector and has held various senior portfolios within local and INGO spaces in Zambia and Globally. He co-founded and led Generation Lead Zambia (as Commander in Chief)- a Pan African movement in Zambia bringing together post Independence generation from diverse backgrounds to pursue a collective organising work towards actualising a post independence generational leadership which will emancipate Zambia and forge ahead with a vision of a borderless Africa. Brian currently works for Healthy Learners as Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships. Before this appointment, he spent 4 years as Global Fundraising Manager for the Fight Inequality Alliance Movement where he led donor partnerships and supported movement building in Pan Africa, Asia and Latin America regions. Brian also served as Head of Fundraising and Partnerships for ActionAid International Zambia, Policy and Partnerships lead at MarieStopes International in Zambia, Funding Manager for Oxfam GB in Zambia and Grants Acquisition Advisor for Norwegian Church Aid (Joint Country Programme in Zambia) among other senior portfolios. He has also served in similar regional and international collectives such as African Youth and Adolescent Network on Population and Development (AfriYan) and the UNFPA Global Youth Advisory Panel (GYAP) where he was President and Member respectively.
## Dielle Leris
Human rights defender and peace advocate
Treasurer
Bio
****Dielle Leris**** is a human rights defender and peace advocate shaped by conflict and personal trauma. Growing up amid violence, she chose healing over revenge and now works to promote reconciliation, community healing, and social justice in conflict-affected areas. Dielle’s grassroots organizing amplifies survivors’ voices and pushes for accountability and systemic change. She seeks to help Africans Rising deepen its impact by ensuring marginalized and vulnerable communities are heard in continental liberation efforts.
## Jean Samandari
Burundian lawyer and social justice advocate
Bio
****Jean Samandari**** is a seasoned Burundian lawyer and social justice advocate with over 35 years promoting education, governance, human rights, and gender equality. He leads the associations Action Contre la Pauvreté and Coalition for Education for All, and serves on the African Network Campaign on Education for All. Formerly a National Assembly Deputy, his expertise lies in community mobilization and amplifying grassroots voices to influence continental policy and advocacy.
## Sandrine Diribe
Human rights defender and peace advocate
Bio
Mbeh Sandrine Diribe is a young female Cameroonian who has emerged from being a victim of rape to a tenacious advocate and change maker. She specializes in research, policy advocacy, awareness raising and humanitarian action. She is the Founder of the Lights of Hope Africa, a non-profit and non-governmental organization which works for: Child protection, girls empowerment, youth engagement and peace building. Sandrine has been internationally recognized amongst the 100 most positively inspiring African youths of 2017, and is a winner of the DigCit award for her use of the Internet in combatting sexual violence. She is a member of the National Women’s Convention for Peace in Cameroon (the lone standing group to have received the German – Africa prize from the German Africa Foundation), an organizing committee member of the University Lecture on Peace in Africa (a peace building initiative by young people in Cameroon that enhances the UNSCR 2250 thereby combatting radicalization and violent extremism amongst young people amidst the multiple current conflicts in Cameroon), is a consumer reviewer for Cochrane where she specializes in reviewing research work on the psychological impact of sexual abuse on children and adults and trauma healing techniques, and has interned with the African Child Policy Forum where for a period of six months she built skills on policy advocacy techniques/strategies.
## Yahya Sowe
Gambian youth and environmental activist,
Bio
****Yahya Sowe**** is a Gambian youth and environmental activist, entrepreneur, and community leader. Founder and CEO of Smiling Coast Food Processing Center, Yahya promotes food security and youth employment. He holds key leadership positions within youth committees and alumni networks, mentors climate advocates, and volunteers extensively with the Red Cross. Recognized as one of the AfroArab 30 Champions, he actively builds regional youth networks to empower future leaders through democratic, sustainable development.
## Imani Countess
Human rights defender and peace advocate
Bio
****Dielle Leris**** is a human rights defender and peace advocate shaped by conflict and personal trauma. Growing up amid violence, she chose healing over revenge and now works to promote reconciliation, community healing, and social justice in conflict-affected areas. Dielle’s grassroots organizing amplifies survivors’ voices and pushes for accountability and systemic change. She seeks to help Africans Rising deepen its impact by ensuring marginalized and vulnerable communities are heard in continental liberation efforts.
## Samuel Kabungo
Medical professional, politician, and activist
Bio
****Samuel Mwami Kabungo**** is a 27-year-old Zambian medical professional, politician, and activist committed to advancing good governance, youth empowerment, and Pan-African unity. At just 21, he made history as the youngest Zambian candidate in the 2020 Lukashya parliamentary by-elections, inspiring greater youth participation in politics. Kabungo currently coordinates the Fix It Movement in Copperbelt Province and has held leadership roles in the PLO Lumumba Foundation and United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), where he has championed peace, equity, and youth leadership. Recognized as the first runner-up for the 2024 African Rising Activist of the Year award, he actively mentors young leaders through the Movement for Good Governance, advocating for a borderless and united Africa built on strong governance.
## Fatma Messaoud
Diplomatic mediator focused on peacebuilding
Bio
****Fatma Messaoud**** is an Algerian researcher and diplomatic mediator focused on peacebuilding, democratic governance, and human rights. As a member of the African Union’s FemWise-Africa network, she champions women’s leadership in conflict prevention and mediation, and contributes to governance initiatives emphasizing justice and dignity. Fatma envisions an Africa where youth, women, and displaced communities are central to transformative change, dedicated to promoting a united, inclusive, and self-determined continent.
## Tanya Lallmon
Research Scholar
Bio
**Nandini Tanya Lallmon** is a research scholar who is developing methodologies to bridge the gap between policy and practice in the African Small Island Developing states. Appointed as African Youth Charter Hustler for Mauritius by the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy, she fosters the active empowerment of minority youth by adopting a decolonial perspective on human rights. Her engagement in the Coordinating Collective implies representation of marginalised youth in international mechanisms. This will help her further the disability rights movement in Africa and contribute to bridging the gap in terms of access, capacity, skills, resources, and participation of underrepresented young female disabled activists from African Small Island Developing States.
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### [Uratibu wa pamoja](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/coordinating-collective/)
**Published:** February 4, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Kutana na Coordinating Coolective
### Kuhusu CC
Kundi la Kuratibu linatumika kama “Bodi ya Wakurugenzi” ya harakati. Ni kamati iliyochaguliwa yenye majukumu ya jumla ya uangalizi na utawala wa uratibu na utekelezaji wa mikakati, mipango na shughuli za Jumuiya. Wanachama huchaguliwa moja kwa moja kila baada ya miaka 2 na wanawajibika kwa wanachama waliosajiliwa wa harakati.
## Bahati Ninsiima
Kibinadamu na Mjasiriamali
Mwenyekiti Mwenza
Wasifu
**Lucky Ninsiima** ni Mfadhili na Mjasiriamali.
Yeye ni mtetezi wa haki za binadamu , mtetezi wa amani na mtetezi wa maendeleo ya kijamii na kiuchumi .
Wakati wa muhula wake kama mwanachama wa CC (2003 – 2025), alihudumu kama Mweka Hazina wa harakati, na mwenyekiti wa kamati ya fedha na rasilimali watu.
Kama mkufunzi wa ujasiriamali, anawawezesha vijana, wakulima vijana na wanawake katika jamii yake kupitia mafunzo ya ujuzi na maendeleo ya biashara kuelekea Kutokomeza Njaa chini ya Shirika la Kijamii, INUA.
Pia ni mkulima wa maziwa na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji, Zion Wanyama Farm, ambapo pia anahudumu kama rais wa Zion Wanyama Agripreneurs Club ambaye lengo lake kuu ni kujenga jamii yenye uwezo.
Alihudumu kama Kiongozi wa Mafunzo katika Mtandao wa Mabalozi wa Amani wa Vijana wa Jumuiya ya Madola, ambapo pia alihudumu kama Mratibu wa Nchi wa Mtandao wa Uganda.
Pia amehudumu kama Mwamuzi katika Tuzo za Vijana za Jumuiya ya Madola (2005 & 2006)
## Kayongo Brian
Mwanzilishi mwenza, Kiongozi wa Kizazi Zambia
Mwenyekiti Mwenza
Wasifu
**Kayongo Brian** Ana uzoefu mwingi wa zaidi ya miaka 17 katika sekta ya maendeleo na ameshikilia kwingineko mbalimbali za waandamizi ndani ya maeneo ya ndani na ya INGO nchini Zambia na Duniani. Alianzisha na kuongoza Kizazi Kiongozi Zambia (kama Kamanda Mkuu) – harakati ya Pan African nchini Zambia inayounganisha kizazi cha baada ya Uhuru kutoka asili mbalimbali ili kufuatilia kazi ya pamoja ya kupanga kuelekea kufikia uongozi wa kizazi baada ya uhuru ambao utaikomboa Zambia na kusonga mbele kwa maono ya Afrika isiyo na mipaka. Brian kwa sasa anafanya kazi kwa Healthy Learners kama Mkurugenzi wa Utetezi na Ushirikiano wa Kimkakati. Kabla ya uteuzi huu, alitumia miaka 4 kama Meneja wa Uchangishaji Fedha wa Kimataifa wa Harakati ya Kupambana na Usawa wa Muungano ambapo aliongoza ushirikiano wa wafadhili na kuunga mkono ujenzi wa harakati katika maeneo ya Pan Africa, Asia na Amerika Kusini. Brian pia aliwahi kuwa Mkuu wa Uchangishaji Fedha na Ushirikiano wa ActionAid International Zambia, kiongozi wa Sera na Ushirikiano katika MarieStopes International nchini Zambia, Meneja wa Ufadhili wa Oxfam GB nchini Zambia na Mshauri wa Upataji Ruzuku kwa Norwegian Church Aid (Programu ya Pamoja ya Nchi nchini Zambia) miongoni mwa kwingineko zingine za waandamizi. Pia amehudumu katika makundi kama hayo ya kikanda na kimataifa kama vile Mtandao wa Vijana wa Kiafrika na Vijana kuhusu Idadi ya Watu na Maendeleo (AfriYan) na Jopo la Ushauri la Vijana la Kimataifa la UNFPA (GYAP) ambapo alikuwa Rais na Mwanachama mtawalia.
## Dielle Leris
Mtetezi wa haki za binadamu na mtetezi wa amani
Treasurer
Wasifu
****Dielle Leris**** ni mtetezi wa haki za binadamu na mtetezi wa amani aliyeumbwa na migogoro na kiwewe cha kibinafsi. Akiwa amekulia katikati ya vurugu, alichagua uponyaji badala ya kulipiza kisasi na sasa anafanya kazi ya kukuza upatanisho, uponyaji wa jamii, na haki ya kijamii katika maeneo yaliyoathiriwa na migogoro. Upangaji wa Dielle wa ngazi ya chini huongeza sauti za waathirika na kusukuma uwajibikaji na mabadiliko ya kimfumo. Anatafuta kuwasaidia Waafrika Rising kuimarisha athari zake kwa kuhakikisha jamii zilizotengwa na zilizo hatarini zinasikika katika juhudi za ukombozi wa bara.
## Jean Samandari
Wakili wa Burundi na mtetezi wa haki za kijamii
Wasifu
****Jean Samandari**** ni mwanasheria mzoefu wa Burundi na mtetezi wa haki za kijamii mwenye zaidi ya miaka 35 akikuza elimu, utawala, haki za binadamu, na usawa wa kijinsia. Anaongoza vyama vya Action Contre la Pauvreté na Coalition for Education for All, na anahudumu katika Kampeni ya Mtandao wa Afrika kuhusu Elimu kwa Wote. Zamani akiwa Naibu wa Bunge la Kitaifa, utaalamu wake upo katika uhamasishaji wa jamii na kukuza sauti za watu wa kawaida ili kushawishi sera na utetezi wa bara.
## Sandrine Diribe
Human rights defender and peace advocate
Wasifu
Mbeh Sandrine Diribe ni msichana Mkameruni ambaye ameibuka kutoka kuwa mwathirika wa ubakaji hadi kuwa mtetezi thabiti na mleta mabadiliko. Yeye ni mtaalamu wa utafiti, utetezi wa sera, uhamasishaji na hatua za kibinadamu. Yeye ndiye Mwanzilishi wa Lights of Hope Africa, shirika lisilo la faida na lisilo la kiserikali linalofanya kazi kwa: Ulinzi wa watoto, uwezeshaji wa wasichana, ushiriki wa vijana na ujenzi wa amani. Sandrine ametambuliwa kimataifa miongoni mwa vijana 100 wa Kiafrika wenye msukumo mzuri zaidi wa 2017, na ni mshindi wa tuzo ya DigCit kwa matumizi yake ya Intaneti katika kupambana na unyanyasaji wa kijinsia. Yeye ni mwanachama wa Mkataba wa Kitaifa wa Wanawake wa Amani nchini Kamerun (kundi pekee lililopokea tuzo ya Ujerumani na Afrika kutoka kwa Wakfu wa Ujerumani Afrika), mjumbe wa kamati ya maandalizi ya Hotuba ya Chuo Kikuu kuhusu Amani barani Afrika (mpango wa kujenga amani unaofanywa na vijana nchini Kamerun unaoimarisha UNSCR 2250 na hivyo kupambana na siasa kali na msimamo mkali miongoni mwa vijana katikati ya migogoro mingi ya sasa nchini Kamerun), ni mkaguzi wa watumiaji wa Cochrane ambapo ana utaalamu katika kukagua kazi ya utafiti kuhusu athari za kisaikolojia za unyanyasaji wa kijinsia kwa watoto na watu wazima na mbinu za uponyaji wa kiwewe, na amewahi kufanya kazi katika Jukwaa la Sera ya Mtoto wa Afrika ambapo kwa kipindi cha miezi sita alijenga ujuzi kuhusu mbinu/mikakati ya utetezi wa sera.
## Yahya Sowe
Mwanaharakati wa vijana na mazingira wa Gambia,
Wasifu
****Yahya Sowe**** ni kijana wa Gambia na mwanaharakati wa mazingira, mjasiriamali, na kiongozi wa jamii. Mwanzilishi na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kituo cha Usindikaji Chakula cha Smiling Coast, Yahya anakuza usalama wa chakula na ajira kwa vijana. Anashikilia nafasi muhimu za uongozi ndani ya kamati za vijana na mitandao ya wahitimu, anawashauri watetezi wa hali ya hewa, na hujitolea sana na Msalaba Mwekundu. Akitambuliwa kama mmoja wa Mabingwa wa AfroArab 30, anajenga mitandao ya vijana ya kikanda ili kuwawezesha viongozi wa siku zijazo kupitia maendeleo ya kidemokrasia na endelevu.
## Mwanasiasa wa Imani
Mtetezi wa haki za binadamu na mtetezi wa amani
Mweka Hazina
Wasifu
****Dielle Leris**** ni mtetezi wa haki za binadamu na mtetezi wa amani aliyeumbwa na migogoro na kiwewe cha kibinafsi. Akiwa amekulia katikati ya vurugu, alichagua uponyaji badala ya kulipiza kisasi na sasa anafanya kazi ya kukuza upatanisho, uponyaji wa jamii, na haki ya kijamii katika maeneo yaliyoathiriwa na migogoro. Upangaji wa Dielle wa ngazi ya chini huongeza sauti za waathirika na kusukuma uwajibikaji na mabadiliko ya kimfumo. Anatafuta kuwasaidia Waafrika Rising kuimarisha athari zake kwa kuhakikisha jamii zilizotengwa na zilizo hatarini zinasikika katika juhudi za ukombozi wa bara.
## Samuel Kabungo
Mtaalamu wa afya, mwanasiasa, na mwanaharakati
Wasifu
****Samuel Mwami Kabungo**** ni mtaalamu wa matibabu, mwanasiasa, na mwanaharakati wa Zambia mwenye umri wa miaka 27 aliyejitolea kuendeleza utawala bora, uwezeshaji wa vijana, na umoja wa Afrika. Akiwa na umri wa miaka 21 tu, aliweka historia kama mgombea mdogo zaidi wa Zambia katika uchaguzi mdogo wa ubunge wa Lukashya wa 2020, na kuhamasisha ushiriki mkubwa wa vijana katika siasa. Kwa sasa Kabungo anaratibu Harakati ya Kurekebisha katika Mkoa wa Copperbelt na ameshikilia nafasi za uongozi katika Wakfu wa PLO Lumumba na United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), ambapo ametetea amani, usawa, na uongozi wa vijana. Akitambuliwa kama mshindi wa pili wa tuzo ya Mwanaharakati Bora wa Mwaka wa 2024 wa Kupanda kwa Afrika, anawashauri kikamilifu viongozi vijana kupitia Harakati ya Utawala Bora, akitetea Afrika isiyo na mipaka na umoja iliyojengwa juu ya utawala imara.
## Fatma Messaoud
Mpatanishi wa kidiplomasia aliyejikita katika ujenzi wa amani
Wasifu
****Fatma Messaoud**** ni mtafiti na mpatanishi wa kidiplomasia kutoka Algeria anayelenga ujenzi wa amani, utawala wa kidemokrasia, na haki za binadamu. Akiwa mwanachama wa mtandao wa FemWise-Africa wa Umoja wa Afrika, anatetea uongozi wa wanawake katika kuzuia na kupatanisha migogoro, na anachangia katika mipango ya utawala inayosisitiza haki na utu. Fatma anatazamia Afrika ambapo vijana, wanawake, na jamii zilizohamishwa ni muhimu kwa mabadiliko ya mabadiliko, yaliyojitolea kukuza bara lenye umoja, jumuishi, na linalojiamulia.
## Tanya Lallmon
Msomi wa Utafiti
Wasifu
**Nandini Tanya Lallmon** ni msomi wa utafiti ambaye anaendeleza mbinu za kuziba pengo kati ya sera na utendaji katika mataifa yanayoendelea ya Visiwa Vidogo vya Afrika. Aliteuliwa kama Mhudumu wa Mkataba wa Vijana wa Afrika kwa Mauritius na Ofisi ya Mjumbe wa Vijana wa Umoja wa Afrika, anakuza uwezeshaji hai wa vijana wa wachache kwa kupitisha mtazamo wa kuondoa ukoloni kuhusu haki za binadamu. Ushiriki wake katika Kundi la Uratibu unamaanisha uwakilishi wa vijana waliotengwa katika mifumo ya kimataifa. Hii itamsaidia kuendeleza harakati za haki za ulemavu barani Afrika na kuchangia kuziba pengo hilo katika suala la upatikanaji, uwezo, ujuzi, rasilimali, na ushiriki wa wanaharakati walemavu wa kike wasiowakilishwa kikamilifu kutoka Mataifa Yanayoendelea ya Visiwa Vidogo vya Afrika.
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### [Become a Member](https://www.africansrising.org/member/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Become a
Member
### Join Our Movement: Be Part of Something Meaningful
[ Fill the form below ](#)
We are excited to let you know that the Africans Rising movement has developed a new integrated membership database system to increase efficiency, allow our members more access to our movement updates, events and opportunities, as well as connect with one another. This includes a new portal at [**https://management.africansrising.org**](https://management.africansrising.org/) where you can login and access your own member profile and other information.
Before filling out the registration, you must read Africans Rising founding document, [The Kilimanjaro Declaration](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/).
Africans Rising movement is focused on promoting positive change, whether it’s through activism, volunteer work, or community initiatives.
By becoming a member of the movement, you will have the opportunity to connect with others who share your values and beliefs. You’ll be part of a supportive community that is dedicated to creating a better future for everyone.
As a member, you can get involved in a variety of ways. You can participate in local events, volunteer your time for causes that matter to you, or help spread the word about our movement on social media.
Joining our movement is easy. Simply sign up on our website and you’ll receive updates on upcoming events and opportunities to get involved. We can’t wait to welcome you to our community and work together to make a difference!
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### [Uratibu wa Pamoja 2021_2023](https://www.africansrising.org/coordinating-collective-members-2021_2023/)
**Published:** June 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Uratibu wa pamoja
## 2021-2023
##### Kundi la Kuratibu linatumika kama "Bodi ya Wakurugenzi" ya harakati. Ni kamati iliyochaguliwa yenye majukumu ya jumla ya uangalizi na utawala wa uratibu na utekelezaji wa mikakati, mipango na shughuli za Jumuiya. Wanachama huchaguliwa moja kwa moja kila baada ya miaka 2 na wanawajibika kwa wanachama waliosajiliwa wa harakati.
### Milouda Bouichou (mwenza mwenyekiti)
##### Mwanasayansi wa Takwimu
Wasifu
Ana Shahada ya Uzamivu katika Hisabati na Shahada ya Uhandisi ya Takwimu na Uchumi Uliotumika. Wakiwa na uzoefu wa miaka saba katika utafiti na ukuzaji wa Ujasusi wa Artificial, wameboresha ujuzi wao katika uwanja huu. Hivi sasa, wanahudumu kama mtumishi wa umma katika Shirika la Maendeleo ya Dijiti na wanafanya kazi katika maeneo mbalimbali ya kijamii kama vile ujuzi wa vyombo vya habari na habari, ufikiaji wa ulimwengu wa teknolojia ya dijiti, amani ya mtandao, haki za binadamu za kidijitali, na ushiriki wa vijana.
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### Rokhaya Dieye (mwenyekiti mwenza)
##### Mshirika wa Kusimamia Ushirikiano
Wasifu
Rokhaya ni meneja mbunifu wa maendeleo wa shirika na biashara aliye na uzoefu wa kimataifa wa zaidi ya miaka 10. Nguvu kubwa katika usimamizi wa mradi ambayo inajumuisha kuchunguza uwezo wa kibinadamu na kuinua watu wenye vipaji. Inatambulika kwa uwezo dhabiti wa kukuza na kutekeleza mawazo bunifu na masuluhisho yenye mafanikio kwa masuala muhimu yanayoathiri binadamu. Mjenzi wa timu aliyejitolea kuhamasisha, kufundisha na kushauri wasifu dhabiti ili kufikia anga ndani ya mipangilio ya tamaduni nyingi na fani nyingi. Kama mhifadhi wa kweli, Rokhaya analenga kulinda aina zote za viumbe!
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### Nalucha Nganga
##### Mtaalamu wa maendeleo
Wasifu
Nalucha ni mtaalamu wa maendeleo aliye na uzoefu wa miaka 15 katika kazi ya maendeleo isiyo ya faida ikijumuisha ukuzaji wa programu, mipango ya kimkakati, kuchangisha pesa, usimamizi wa miradi, usimamizi wa fedha na usimamizi wa wafadhili. Ana Shahada ya Uzamili katika Sheria ya Katiba na Utawala na Shahada ya Uzamili katika Mawasiliano kwa Maendeleo na Shahada ya Kwanza ya Sanaa na taaluma ya Historia na Kiingereza kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Zambia.
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### Charles VanDyck
##### Mkuu, Ukuzaji wa Uwezo WACSI
Wasifu
Charles Kojo Vandyck ni mwanaharakati wa haki za kijamii na kiongozi wa fikra mwenye ujuzi katika kuimarisha uthabiti wa asasi za kiraia, uendelevu, na uongozi. Charles kwa sasa anahudumu kama Mkuu, Kitengo cha Kukuza Uwezo katika Taasisi ya Asasi za Kiraia ya Afrika Magharibi (WACSI). Pia anahudumu kama mwanachama wa Mtandao wa Maarifa wa Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Mshauri Maalumu wa Afrika. Charles pia ni Mwanachama Mwanzilishi wa Muungano wa Kimataifa wa Kufunga Nafasi ya Kiraia (iCon), mpango wa Kituo cha Mafunzo ya Kimkakati na Kimataifa (CSIS). Kwa sasa anahudumu kama mwanachama wa Bodi ya Utawala ya Africans Rising na kama mdhamini wa INTRAC iliyoko Oxford, Uingereza. Yeye ni Mwanachama wa Timu ya Msingi, wa mpango wa mabadiliko ya mifumo ya INGOs (RINGO) ya Kufikiria upya. Charles ni Mkufunzi aliyeidhinishwa wa Badilisha Mkufunzi Mkuu wa Chuo cha Mchezo na Mkufunzi wa Taasisi ya Kujifunza na Utendaji ya IFC.
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### Catherine Rodgers
##### amani ya kijani
Wasifu
Catherine ni mwanafeministi wa Kiafrika mwenye shauku ambaye anafanya kazi na vijana katika bara zima kuunga mkono uongozi wao katika kuunda jamii zenye haki, usawa na endelevu. Kama Mkurugenzi wa Kituo cha *Maendeleo ya Restless Uganda*, anaongoza katika usimamizi wa Bodi, mipango ya kimkakati, kutafuta fedha na fedha, usimamizi wa sheria na hatari na vile vile kusimamia Utetezi na Mipango. Hapo awali, Catherine alifanya kazi kwa *ActionAid International* kama Mshauri wa Ushirikiano wa Vijana, akisaidia nchi 50 kote Afrika, Asia, Amerika na Ulaya. Catherine alitoa ushauri wa kimkakati kwa mtandao wa kampeni za vijana wa *ActionAid International*, *Activista,* kusaidia nchi kujenga mitandao yao ya kitaifa ya vijana na kuunga mkono programu na sera.
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### Mutemi Wa Kiama
##### Mratibu wa Jumuiya, Mjenzi wa Harakati
Wasifu
Mutemi wa Kiama ni Mwandaaji wa Mapinduzi & Jumuiya, Mjenzi na Kocha wa Harakati, Mjasiriamali wa Kijamii kwenye Mambo ya Pamoja au #UTU (Utu Wetu) pamoja na Mzalendo Halisi Foundation. Anapatikana hasa akiandaa katika Mkoa wa Kenya wa Afrika.
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### Deji Adeyanju
##### Mratibu wa Wanaijeria Wasiwasi
Wasifu
Comrade Deji Adeyanju ni mmoja wa watetezi wakuu wa haki za binadamu nchini Nigeria. Mwanaharakati wa zamani wa chama cha wanafunzi, mwanaharakati wa ajabu ambaye amefungwa jela kadhaa na serikali nchini Nigeria na pia kushambuliwa na majambazi wanaofadhiliwa na serikali. Yeye ndiye Mratibu wa CONCERNED NIGERIANS- kikundi cha vuguvugu la haki za kiraia nchini Nigeria na pia Mwenyekiti wa shirika la Center for Liberty nchini Nigeria. Ana marafiki na mtandao mpana kati ya wanaharakati na washawishi katika bara.
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### Cidia Chissungu
##### Mwanaharakati wa Haki za Binadamu
Wasifu
Cidia alikuwa mmoja wa viongozi wa mwanzo wa Activista Msumbiji; Shukrani kwa kazi yake ya bidii, Cidia ilihamasisha wanaharakati huko Maputo, Marracuene, Manhiça na majimbo mengine, na kuifanya Activista kuwa mtandao mkubwa zaidi wa utetezi wa vijana nchini Msumbiji. Cídia ilizindua Ustaarabu wa Weusi mnamo Agosti 2018; vuguvugu linaloahidi kukuza mshikamano kati ya watu wa Afrika kupitia vitendo madhubuti. Yeye ni mhamasishaji anaongea na anaendesha warsha za maendeleo ya kitaaluma kwa wanafunzi wachanga wa vyuo vikuu.
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### Tandungang Laura Njiju
##### Mwanaharakati wa Haki za Binadamu
Wasifu
Tandungang ni mhitimu kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Buea (katika Biokemia). Amechukua nyadhifa nyingi katika N.G.O nyingi za kitaifa na kimataifa, na pia anafanya kazi na Plan International. Yeye ni kiongozi wa jamii anayefanya kazi kwa bidii.
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### [Collectif de coordination 2021-2023](https://www.africansrising.org/coordinating-collective-members-2021_2023/)
**Published:** June 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# Collectif de Coordination
## 2021-2023
##### Le Collectif de coordination sert de « conseil d'administration » du mouvement. Il s'agit d'un comité élu ayant la responsabilité globale de la supervision et de la gouvernance de la coordination et de la mise en œuvre des stratégies, plans et activités du Mouvement. Les membres sont élus directement tous les 2 ans par et sont responsables devant les membres inscrits du mouvement.
### Milouda Bouichou (coprésidente)
##### (coprésent)
Biographie
Il est titulaire d’un doctorat en mathématiques et d’un diplôme d’ingénieur en statistique et économie appliquée. Avec sept ans d’expérience dans la recherche et le développement de l’Intelligence Artificielle, ils ont perfectionné leurs compétences dans ce domaine. Actuellement, ils sont fonctionnaires dans une agence de développement numérique et travaillent dans divers domaines sociaux tels que la maîtrise des médias et de l’information, l’accès universel à la technologie numérique, la cyberpaix, les droits de l’homme numériques et l’engagement des jeunes.
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### Rokhaya Dieye (co-présidente)
##### Co-Gestionnaire Associé
Biographie
Rokhaya est un directeur organisationnel et commercial ingénieux du développement avec plus de 10 ans d’expérience internationale. Grande force dans la gestion de projet qui comprend l’exploration des potentialités humaines et l’élévation des personnes talentueuses. Reconnu pour sa forte capacité à développer et à mettre en œuvre des idées innovantes et des solutions réussies pour les problèmes clés affectant l’être humain. Un bâtisseur d’équipe dédié à motiver, coacher et encadrer des profils solides pour atteindre le ciel dans des environnements multiculturels et multidisciplinaires. En véritable défenseur de l’environnement, Rokhaya vise à protéger toutes les formes d’être !
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### Nalucha Nganga
##### Praticien du développement
Biographie
Nalucha est un praticien du développement avec 15 ans d’expérience dans le travail de développement à but non lucratif, y compris le développement de programmes, la planification stratégique, la collecte de fonds, la gestion de projet, la gestion financière et la gestion des donateurs. Elle est titulaire d’une maîtrise en droit constitutionnel et administratif et d’une maîtrise en communications pour le développement et d’un baccalauréat ès arts avec une spécialisation en histoire et en anglais de l’Université de Zambie.
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### Charles VanDyck
##### Chef, Développement des capacités WACSI
Biographie
Charles Kojo Vandyck est un militant de la justice sociale et un leader d’opinion spécialisé dans le renforcement de la résilience, de la durabilité et du leadership de la société civile. Charles est actuellement chef de l’unité de développement des capacités à l’Institut de la société civile de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (WACSI). Il est également membre du Knowledge Network du Bureau du Conseiller spécial des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique. Charles est également membre fondateur du Consortium international sur la fermeture de l’espace civique (iCon), une initiative du Centre d’études stratégiques et internationales (CSIS). Il est actuellement membre du conseil d’administration d’Africans Rising et administrateur d’INTRAC, basé à Oxford, au Royaume-Uni. Il est membre de l’équipe centrale de l’initiative de changement de système Reimagining INGOs (RINGO). Charles est un Master Trainer certifié Change the Game Academy et un IFC- Learning and Performance Institute Trainer.
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### Catherine Rodgers
##### paix verte
Biographie
Catherine est une féministe africaine passionnée qui travaille avec des jeunes à travers le continent pour soutenir leur leadership dans la création de sociétés justes, équitables et durables. En tant que directrice du hub pour *Restless Development Uganda*, elle dirige la gestion du conseil d’administration, la planification stratégique, la collecte de fonds et les finances, la gestion juridique et des risques, ainsi que la supervision du plaidoyer et des programmes. Auparavant, Catherine a travaillé pour *ActionAid International* en tant que conseillère en engagement des jeunes, soutenant 50 pays d’Afrique, d’Asie, des Amériques et d’Europe. Catherine a donné un conseil stratégique au réseau de campagne des jeunes d’*ActionAid International*, *Activista*, aidant les pays à construire leurs réseaux nationaux de jeunes et à soutenir la programmation et la politique.
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### Mutemi Wa Kiama
##### Organisateur communautaire, bâtisseur de mouvement
Biographie
Mutemi wa Kiama est un organisateur révolutionnaire et communautaire, un bâtisseur et coach de mouvement, un entrepreneur social sur le bien commun ou #UTU (Notre humanité) avec la Fondation Mzalendo Halisi. On le trouve principalement en train d’organiser dans la province kenyane d’Afrique.
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### Deji Adeyanju
##### Convocateur de préoccupation
Biographie
Le camarade Deji Adeyanju est l’un des principaux défenseurs des droits humains au Nigeria. Ancien syndicaliste étudiant, militant extraordinaire qui a été emprisonné plusieurs fois par le gouvernement nigérian et également attaqué par des voyous parrainés par le gouvernement. Il est l’organisateur de CONCERNED NIGÉRIENS – un groupe de mouvement des droits civiques au Nigeria et également le président de l’organisation Center for Liberty au Nigeria. Il a des amis et un large éventail de réseaux parmi les militants et les influenceurs du continent.
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### Cidia Chissungu
##### Militant des droits de l'homme
Biographie
Cidia a été l’un des premiers dirigeants d’Activista Mozambique ; Grâce à son travail assidu, Cidia a mobilisé des militants à Maputo, Marracuene, Manhiça et dans d’autres provinces, faisant d’Activista le plus grand réseau de défense des jeunes au Mozambique. Cídia a lancé la civilisation noire en août 2018 ; un mouvement qui s’engage à promouvoir la solidarité entre les peuples africains par des actions concrètes. Elle est une conférencière motivatrice et anime des ateliers de développement professionnel pour les jeunes étudiants universitaires.
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### Tandungang Laura Njiju
##### Militant des droits de l'homme
Biographie
Tandungang est diplômé de l’université de Buea (en biochimie). Elle a occupé de nombreux postes dans de nombreuses ONG nationales et internationales, et travaille également avec Plan International. Elle est une dirigeante communautaire très travailleuse.
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### [التنسيق الجماعي 2021_2023](https://www.africansrising.org/coordinating-collective-members-2021_2023/)
**Published:** June 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# التنسيق الجماعي
## 2021-2023
##### يعمل التجمع التنسيقي بمثابة "مجلس إدارة" الحركة. وهي لجنة منتخبة تتولى المسؤوليات العامة للإشراف والحوكمة لتنسيق وتنفيذ استراتيجيات الحركة وخططها وأنشطتها. يتم انتخاب الأعضاء مباشرة كل عامين من قبل الأعضاء المسجلين في الحركة وهم مسؤولون أمامهم.
### Milouda Bouichou (رئيس مشارك)
##### عالم البيانات
السيرة الذاتية
حاصل على دكتوراه في الرياضيات ودرجة في الهندسة في الإحصاء والاقتصاد التطبيقي. مع سبع سنوات من الخبرة في مجال البحث والتطوير في مجال الذكاء الاصطناعي ، فقد صقلوا مهاراتهم في هذا المجال. حاليًا ، يعملون كموظفين عموميين في وكالة التنمية الرقمية ويعملون في مجالات اجتماعية مختلفة مثل محو الأمية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية ، والوصول الشامل إلى التكنولوجيا الرقمية ، والسلام الإلكتروني ، وحقوق الإنسان الرقمية ، ومشاركة الشباب.
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### رقية دياي (رئيس مشارك)
##### شريك إداري مشارك
السيرة الذاتية
رخيا هي مديرة تنظيمية وأعمال تنموية واسعة الحيلة ولديها أكثر من 10 سنوات من الخبرة الدولية. قوة كبيرة في إدارة المشاريع التي تشمل استكشاف الإمكانات البشرية والارتقاء بالموهوبين. تم جمعها من أجل القدرة القوية على تطوير وتنفيذ الأفكار المبتكرة والحلول الناجحة للقضايا الرئيسية التي تؤثر على الإنسان. منشئ فريق مكرس لتحفيز وتدريب وتوجيه الملفات الشخصية القوية للوصول إلى السماء في بيئة متعددة الثقافات ومتعددة التخصصات. بصفتها مدافعة حقيقية عن البيئة ، تهدف رخيا إلى حماية جميع أشكال الوجود!
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### نالوتشا نجانجا
##### ممارس التنمية
السيرة الذاتية
نالوتشا هي ممارس تنمية يتمتع بخبرة 15 عامًا في أعمال التطوير غير الهادفة للربح بما في ذلك تطوير البرامج والتخطيط الاستراتيجي وجمع الأموال وإدارة المشاريع والإدارة المالية وإدارة المانحين. وهي حاصلة على ماجستير في القانون الدستوري والإداري وماجستير في الاتصالات من أجل التنمية وبكالوريوس في الآداب مع تخصص في التاريخ واللغة الإنجليزية من جامعة زامبيا.
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### تشارلز فانديك
##### رئيس تنمية القدرات WACSI
السيرة الذاتية
تشارلز كوجو فانديك ناشط في مجال العدالة الاجتماعية وقائد فكري يتمتع بخبرة في تعزيز مرونة المجتمع المدني واستدامته وقيادته. يشغل تشارلز حاليًا منصب رئيس وحدة تنمية القدرات في معهد المجتمع المدني بغرب إفريقيا (WACSI). كما أنه عضو في شبكة المعرفة التابعة لمكتب الأمم المتحدة للمستشار الخاص لأفريقيا. تشارلز أيضًا عضو مؤسس في الاتحاد الدولي لإغلاق الفضاء المدني (iCon) ، وهو مبادرة لمركز الدراسات الاستراتيجية والدولية (CSIS). وهو يشغل حالياً منصب عضو مجلس إدارة منظمة Africans Rising وأمين صندوق INTRAC ومقرها أكسفورد، المملكة المتحدة. وهو عضو فريق أساسي في مبادرة تغيير أنظمة إعادة تصور المنظمات الدولية غير الحكومية (RINGO). تشارلز هو مدرب معتمد في Change the Game Academy Master مدرب ومعلم معهد IFC- التعلم والأداء.
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### كاثرين رودجرز
##### منطقه خضراء
السيرة الذاتية
كاثرين ناشطة نسوية أفريقية شغوفة تعمل مع الشباب في جميع أنحاء القارة لدعم قيادتهم في إنشاء مجتمعات عادلة ومنصفة ومستدامة. بصفتها مديرة مركز *Restless Development* في أوغندا ، فهي تقود إدارة مجلس الإدارة ، والتخطيط الاستراتيجي ، وجمع الأموال والتمويل ، والإدارة القانونية وإدارة المخاطر ، فضلاً عن الإشراف على المناصرة والبرامج. عملت *كاثرين سابقًا في منظمة أكشن* إيد الدولية كمستشار لمشاركة الشباب ، حيث دعمت 50 دولة عبر إفريقيا وآسيا والأمريكتين وأوروبا. قدمت كاثرين استشارات استراتيجية لشبكة حملات الشباب التابعة لمنظمة *ActionAid International* ، *Activista* ، لدعم البلدان لبناء شبكات الشباب الوطنية الخاصة بهم ودعم البرمجة والسياسة.
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### موتيمي وكياما
##### منظم المجتمع ، باني الحركة
السيرة الذاتية
Mutemi wa Kiama هو منظم ثوري ومجتمعي ، وباني حركة ومدرب ، ورجل أعمال اجتماعي على الصالح العام أو #UTU (إنسانيتنا) مع مؤسسة Mzalendo Halisi. يوجد بشكل أساسي منظم في مقاطعة إفريقيا الكينية.
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### ديجي أديانجو
##### منظم للنيجيريين المعنيين
السيرة الذاتية
الرفيق ديجي أديانجو هو أحد المدافعين البارزين عن حقوق الإنسان في نيجيريا. نقابي طلابي سابق ، ناشط غير عادي تم سجنه عدة مرات من قبل الحكومة في نيجيريا وهاجمه أيضًا بلطجية ترعاهم الحكومة. وهو منظم مؤتمر CONCERNED NIGERIANS – وهي مجموعة حركة للحقوق المدنية في نيجيريا وأيضًا رئيس مركز منظمة الحرية في نيجيريا. لديه أصدقاء ومجموعة واسعة من الشبكات بين النشطاء والمؤثرين في القارة.
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### Cidia Chissungu
##### ناشط في مجال حقوق الإنسان
السيرة الذاتية
كان Cidia من أوائل قادة Activista Mozambique. بفضل عملها الدؤوب ، حشدت Cidia النشطاء في Maputo و Marracuene و Manhiça ومقاطعات أخرى ، مما جعل Activista أكبر شبكة مناصرة للشباب في موزمبيق. أطلقت Cídia الحضارة السوداء في أغسطس 2018 ؛ حركة تتعهد بتعزيز التضامن بين الشعوب الأفريقية من خلال إجراءات ملموسة. إنها شخصية تحفيزية تتحدث وتدير ورش عمل التطوير المهني لطلاب الجامعات الشباب.
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### تاندونغانغ لورا نجيجو
##### ناشط في مجال حقوق الإنسان
السيرة الذاتية
Tandungang خريج جامعة Buea (في الكيمياء الحيوية). شغلت العديد من المناصب في العديد من المنظمات غير الحكومية الوطنية والدولية ، وتعمل أيضًا مع Plan International. إنها قائدة مجتمع تعمل بجد.
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Ambassadors Kumi Naidoo Human rights and climate justice activist. Bio Kumi Naidoo is a South African human rights and environmental activist. He was International Executive Director of Greenpeace International (from 2009 to 2016) and Secretary General of Amnesty International (from
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### [Coletivo de Coordenação 2021_2023](https://www.africansrising.org/coordinating-collective-members-2021_2023/)
**Published:** June 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Coletivo Coordenador
## 2021-2023
##### Ela é uma líder comunitária muito trabalhadora. É um comitê eleito com responsabilidades globais pela supervisão e governança da coordenação e implementação das estratégias, planos e atividades do Movimento. Os membros são eleitos diretamente a cada 2 anos e respondem aos membros registrados do movimento.
### Milouda Bouichou (copresidente)
##### cientista de dados
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É doutorado em Matemática e licenciado em Engenharia Estatística e Economia Aplicada. Com sete anos de experiência em pesquisa e desenvolvimento de Inteligência Artificial, eles aprimoraram suas habilidades neste campo. Atualmente, eles atuam como servidores públicos em uma Agência de Desenvolvimento Digital e atuam em diversas áreas sociais, como alfabetização midiática e informacional, acesso universal à tecnologia digital, ciberpaz, direitos humanos digitais e engajamento juvenil.
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### Rokhaya Dieye (copresidente)
##### Sócio-gerente
biografia
Rokhaya é um gerente de desenvolvimento organizacional e de negócios com mais de 10 anos de experiência internacional. Grande força na gestão de projetos que inclui a exploração das potencialidades humanas e a valorização de pessoas talentosas. Reconhecido pela forte capacidade de desenvolver e implementar ideias inovadoras e soluções bem-sucedidas para questões-chave que afetam o ser humano. Um construtor de equipes dedicado a motivar, treinar e orientar perfis fortes para alcançar o céu em ambientes multiculturais e multidisciplinares. Como um verdadeiro conservacionista, Rokhaya visa proteger todas as formas de ser!
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### Nalucha Nganga
##### Praticante de desenvolvimento
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Nalucha é um profissional de desenvolvimento com 15 anos de experiência em trabalho de desenvolvimento sem fins lucrativos, incluindo desenvolvimento de programas, planejamento estratégico, arrecadação de fundos, gerenciamento de projetos, gerenciamento financeiro e gerenciamento de doadores. Ela possui um mestrado em Direito Constitucional e Administrativo e um mestrado em Comunicações para o Desenvolvimento e um Bacharel em Artes com especialização em História e Inglês pela Universidade da Zâmbia.
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### Charles VanDyck
##### Chefe, Desenvolvimento de Capacidade WACSI
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Charles Kojo Vandyck é um ativista de justiça social e líder de pensamento com experiência em fortalecer a resiliência, sustentabilidade e liderança da sociedade civil. Charles atualmente atua como Chefe da Unidade de Desenvolvimento de Capacidade no Instituto da Sociedade Civil da África Ocidental (WACSI). Ele também atua como membro da Rede de Conhecimento do Escritório das Nações Unidas do Conselheiro Especial para a África. Charles também é membro fundador do International Consortium on Closing Civic Space (iCon), uma iniciativa do Centro de Estudos Estratégicos e Internacionais (CSIS). Atualmente, é membro do Conselho Administrativo da Africans Rising e administrador da INTRAC, com sede em Oxford, Reino Unido. Ele é membro da equipe principal da iniciativa de mudança de sistemas Reimagining INGOs (RINGO). Charles é um instrutor certificado da Change the Game Academy Master e um instrutor do IFC- Learning and Performance Institute.
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### Catherine Rodgers
##### paz verde
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Catherine é uma feminista africana apaixonada que trabalha com jovens em todo o continente para apoiar sua liderança na criação de sociedades justas, equitativas e sustentáveis. Como Diretora do Hub para o *Restless Development Uganda*, ela lidera o gerenciamento do Conselho, planejamento estratégico, arrecadação de fundos e finanças, gerenciamento jurídico e de risco, além de supervisionar a Advocacia e os Programas. Anteriormente, Catherine trabalhou para a *ActionAid International* como Assessora de Participação Juvenil, apoiando 50 países na África, Ásia, Américas e Europa. Catherine prestou assessoria estratégica à rede de campanhas juvenis da *ActionAid International*, *Activista*, apoiando os países na construção de suas redes nacionais juvenis e no apoio em programação e políticas.
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### Mutemi Wa Kiama
##### Organizador Comunitário, Construtor de Movimento
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Mutemi wa Kiama é um Revolucionário e Organizador Comunitário, um Construtor e Treinador de Movimento, um Empreendedor Social no Bem Comum ou #UTU (Nossa Humanidade) com a Fundação Mzalendo Halisi. Ele pode ser encontrado principalmente organizando na Província da África no Quênia.
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### Deji Adeyanju
##### Convocadora dos Nigerianos Preocupados
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A camarada Deji Adeyanju é uma das principais defensoras dos direitos humanos na Nigéria. Ex estudante sindicalista, ativista extraordinário que foi preso várias vezes pelo governo da Nigéria e também atacado por bandidos patrocinados pelo governo. Ele é o organizador do CONCERNED NIGERIANS – um grupo de movimento pelos direitos civis na Nigéria e também o presidente da organização Center for Liberty na Nigéria. Ele tem amigos e uma ampla rede de contatos entre ativistas e influenciadores do continente.
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### Cidia Chissungu
##### Ativista de direitos humanos
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Cidia foi uma das primeiras líderes do Activista Moçambique; Graças ao seu trabalho diligente, Cidia mobilizou ativistas em Maputo, Marracuene, Manhiça e outras províncias, tornando o Activista a maior rede de advocacia juvenil em Moçambique. Cídia lançou o Black Civilization em agosto de 2018; um movimento que promete promover a solidariedade entre os povos africanos por meio de ações concretas. Ela é palestrante motivacional e dirige workshops de desenvolvimento profissional para jovens universitários.
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### Tandungang Laura Njiju
##### Ativista de direitos humanos
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Tandungang é formado pela Universidade de Buea (em Bioquímica). Ela ocupou muitos cargos em muitas ONGs nacionais e internacionais, e também trabalha com a Plan International. Ela é uma líder comunitária muito trabalhadora.
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### [ Ambassadors ](https://www.africansrising.org/ambassadors/)
Ambassadors Kumi Naidoo Human rights and climate justice activist. Bio Kumi Naidoo is a South African human rights and environmental activist. He was International Executive Director of Greenpeace International (from 2009 to 2016) and Secretary General of Amnesty International (from
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### [Coordinating Collective 2021_2023](https://www.africansrising.org/coordinating-collective-members-2021_2023/)
**Published:** June 18, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Coordinating Collective
## 2021-2023
##### The Coordinating Collective serves as the “Board of Directors” of the movement. It is an elected committee with the overall responsibilities for the oversight and governance of the coordination and implementation of the Movement’s strategies, plans and activities. Members are elected directly every 2 years by and are accountable to the registered members of the movement.
### Milouda Bouichou (co-chair)
##### Data Scientist
Bio
holds a PhD in Mathematics and an Engineering degree in Statistics and Applied Economics. With seven years of experience in Artificial Intelligence research and development, they have honed their skills in this field. Currently, they serve as a public servant in a Digital Development Agency and work in various social areas such as media and information literacy, universal access to digital technology, cyberpeace, digital human rights, and youth engagement.
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### Rokhaya Dieye (co-chair)
##### Co-Managing Partner
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Rokhaya is a resourceful development organizational and business Manager with over 10 years of international experience. Great strength in project management that include exploring human potentialities and uplifting talented people. Recongnized for strong ability to develop and implement innovative ideas and successful solutions for key issues affecting human being. A team builder dedicated to motivate, coach, and mentor strong profiles to reach the sky within multicultural and multidisciplinary settings. As a true conservationist, Rokhaya aims at protecting all forms of being !
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### Nalucha Nganga
##### Development practitioner
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Nalucha is Development practitioner with 15 years’ experience in non-profit development work including program development, strategic planning, fundraising, project management, financial management, and donor management. She holds a Masters in Constitutional and Administrative law and a masters in Communications for Development and Bachelor of Arts with a specialisation in History and English from the University of Zambia.
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### Charles VanDyck
##### Head, Capacity Development WACSI
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Charles Kojo Vandyck is a social justice activist and thought leader with expertise in strengthening civil society resilience, sustainability, and leadership. Charles currently serves as the Head, Capacity Development Unit at the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI). He also serves as a member of the Knowledge Network of the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa. Charles is also a Founding Member of the International Consortium on Closing Civic Space (iCon), an initiative of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He currently serves as a member of the Governing Board of Africans Rising and a Trustee of INTRAC based in Oxford, UK. He is a Core Team Member, of the Reimagining INGOs (RINGO) systems change initiative. Charles is a certified Change the Game Academy Master Trainer and an IFC- Learning and Performance Institute Trainer.
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### Catherine Rodgers
##### Green Peace
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Catherine is a passionate African feminist who works with young people across the continent to support their leadership in creating just, equitable and sustainable societies. As the Hub Director for *Restless Development Uganda*, she leads on Board management, strategic planning, fundraising and finance, legal and risk management as well as overseeing the Advocacy and Programmes. Previously, Catherine worked for *ActionAid International* as the Youth Engagement Advisor, supporting 50 countries across Africa, Asia, Americas and Europe. Catherine gave a strategic advisory to *ActionAid International*’s youth campaigning network, *Activista*, supporting countries to build their national youth networks and to support on programming and policy.
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### Mutemi Wa Kiama
##### Community Organizer, Movement Builder
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Mutemi wa Kiama is a Revolutionary & Community Organizer, a Movement Builder and Coach, a Social Entrepreneur on Common Good or #UTU (Our Humanness) with Mzalendo Halisi Foundation. He is mainly to be found organizing in the Kenyan Province of Africa.
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### Deji Adeyanju
##### Convener of Concerned Nigerians
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Comrade Deji Adeyanju is one of the leading human rights defenders in Nigeria. Ex student unionist, activist extraordinary who has been jailed severally by the government in Nigeria and also attacked by government sponsored thugs. He is the Convener of CONCERNED NIGERIANS- a civil rights movement group in Nigeria and also the Chair of Centre for Liberty organization in Nigeria. He has friends and a wide range of network among activists and influencers on the continent.
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### Cidia Chissungu
##### Human Rights Activist
Bio
Cidia was one of the earliest leaders of Activista Mozambique; thanks to her diligent work, Cidia mobilised activists in Maputo, Marracuene, Manhiça and other provinces, making Activista the largest youth advocacy network in Mozambique. Cídia launched the Black Civilization in August 2018; a movement pledging to promote solidarity among African people through concrete actions. She is a motivational speaks and runs professional development workshops for young university students.
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### Tandungang Laura Njiju
##### Human Rights Activist
Bio
Tandungang is a graduate from the university of Buea (in Biochemistry). She has occupied many positions in many national and international N.G.Os, and also works with Plan International. She is a very hard working community leader.
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### [ Ambassadors ](https://www.africansrising.org/ambassadors/)
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### [Kampeni ya Fidia](https://www.africansrising.org/programs/reparations-campaign/)
**Published:** January 27, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## MALIPO
#### Kurudisha Utu, Kurudisha Haki
Africans Rising inaendeleza mtazamo wa kujenga harakati kwa fidia; kuleta mapambano nje ya vikao na katika jamii. Tunakabiliana na urithi wa karne nyingi za biashara ya utumwa na utumwa, ukoloni, na unyonyaji wa kisasa, huku tukisherehekea ustahimilivu wa Afrika na kufikiria mustakabali wa utu, haki, na urejesho. Kupitia elimu, uhamasishaji, utafiti, utetezi, na mshikamano kote barani Afrika na ughaibuni, tunajenga vuguvugu linaloongozwa na watu kudai na kuchagiza fidia.
### Kampeni ya Fidia inahusu nini?
Kampeni ya Fidia ni mpango unaolenga kurejesha haki kwa Afrika na wanadiaspora wake. Inahusu uponyaji, urejesho, na haki. Fidia kwa ajili yetu ni zaidi ya msamaha wa umma na fidia ya fedha. Zinahusu kurejesha kumbukumbu, kurejesha tamaduni, kujenga upya utu, na kuwajibisha mifumo kwa karne nyingi za unyonyaji.
Mtazamo wetu unahakikisha kwamba mazungumzo ya ulipaji fidia hayanaswa katika nafasi za wasomi bali yanatokana na hali halisi ya maisha ya watu wa kawaida kutoka jamii za mashinani barani Afrika hadi jamii za watu wa asili ya Afro kote ulimwenguni.
## Shughuli Zetu
#### 1. Jengo la Elimu na Ufahamu wa Kisiasa
Elimu ni muhimu katika kujenga vuguvugu kubwa la ulipaji fidia. Tunaunda nafasi za kujifunza, kutafakari, mazungumzo na uhamasishaji zinazounganisha historia na mapambano ya siku hizi.
**Warsha na Webinars**
Mara kwa mara tunapanga warsha na mitandao kote barani Afrika na ughaibuni, kwa ushirikiano na vuguvugu la kijamii, wasomi, wasanii na vikundi vya jamii. Vikao hivi vinapita zaidi ya majadiliano; ni nafasi za kujifunza kwa pamoja, elimu ya kisiasa, kutafakari, na vitendo, kusaidia jamii kuelewa jinsi utumwa, ukoloni, na ubeberu hutengeneza hali halisi ya leo.
**Diaspora Series**
Msururu wetu wa Diaspora huunganisha wazao wa Afro kutoka Karibiani, Amerika, Ulaya na Asia na Afrika. Vikao hivi vinakuza kujifunza, kubadilishana, mshikamano, na upangaji wa kisiasa, vikichora miunganisho ya wazi kati ya dhuluma za kihistoria na mapambano ya siku hizi kama vile ubaguzi wa rangi, unyonyaji wa kiuchumi, kuhamishwa, na upotezaji wa kitamaduni.
**Matengenezo Ijumaa**
Kila Ijumaa, tunaweka fidia kuwa hai katika ufahamu wa umma kupitia tafakari, masasisho, usimulizi wa hadithi na wito wa kuchukua hatua kwenye majukwaa yetu ya mitandao ya kijamii, kuhakikisha ushiriki, kujifunza na uhamasishaji.
**Tafakari na Blogu**
Wanachama na washirika wetu huchapisha mara kwa mara blogu na tafakari zinazofanya fidia kufikiwa, kuhusianishwa, na kuzingatia hali halisi, zinazounga mkono elimu endelevu ya kisiasa na kujenga harakati.
#### 2. Utafiti, Nyaraka na Hadithi
Tunaamini kwamba kusimulia hadithi zetu wenyewe na kuweka kumbukumbu za historia zetu ni aina muhimu ya upinzani, uponyaji, na kujenga haki.
**Hadithi ya Kiafrika**
Tunatengeneza masimulizi ya kihistoria yanayohusu Kiafrika ambayo:
- Kutembelea tena Afrika kabla ya uvamizi,
- Inaandika usumbufu wa utumwa, shughuli za kimisionari, ukoloni, na ubeberu, na
- Huangazia mapambano yanayoendelea kwa ajili ya haki, utu na kujitawala.
**Hadithi kutoka kwa Diaspora**
Estamos a recolher histórias, testemunhos e experiências vividas por africanos e pessoas de ascendência africana em toda a diáspora, documentando os impactos a longo prazo da escravatura, da opressão racial, da exclusão económica, da perda cultural e do deslocamento. Essas histórias constituem um pilar central do nosso trabalho global de conhecimento sobre reparações e dos nossos esforços de educação pública.
**Shuhuda za Jumuiya na Kumbukumbu Hai**
Tunakusanya shuhuda za jumuiya kote barani Afrika na ughaibuni, tukiandika uzoefu wa kuishi wa kunyang’anywa, kufutwa kwa utamaduni, kazi ya kulazimishwa, wizi wa ardhi, unyanyasaji wa rangi na upinzani. Kazi hii itahitimishwa kwa antholojia na kumbukumbu hai ambayo hutumika kama rekodi ya kihistoria na zana ya harakati kwa ajili ya mapambano ya elimu, utetezi, na fidia.
#### 3. Utetezi, Uwajibikaji na Ushirikishwaji wa Sera
Tunafanya kazi kubadilisha elimu, kumbukumbu na utafiti kuwa hatua za kisiasa, uwajibikaji na mabadiliko ya muundo.
**Maombi na Madai ya Fidia**
Tunaunga mkono Waafrika na Watu Wenye Asili ya Kiafrika, jumuiya, taasisi na vuguvugu za kijamii ili kuendeleza na kuendeleza maombi rasmi na madai ya fidia dhidi ya mataifa, falme, mashirika, makanisa na taasisi zinazohusika na madhara ya kihistoria na ya kisasa.
Maombi haya yanatafuta:
- Utambuzi wa kihistoria
- Kurejesha utajiri wa kitamaduni na mali ulioibiwa
- Fidia kwa hasara za kijamii, kiuchumi na kiutamaduni
- Marekebisho ya taasisi na dhamana ya kutorudia
Mtazamo wetu unahakikisha kwamba madai ya fidia yanasalia kuwa ya watu, yenye mizizi ya jamii, na kuzingatia haki.
**Ushirikiano wa Sera ya Kimkakati**
Tunashirikisha serikali, mashirika ya kikanda na bara, taasisi za mafunzo, mamlaka za kitamaduni na majukwaa ya kimataifa ili:
- Majadiliano ya sera ya mapema juu ya fidia,
- Kuanzisha mifumo ya fidia, na
- Imarisha uwajibikaji wa kisiasa katika ngazi ya ndani, kitaifa, bara na kimataifa.
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## Jihusishe
### Shiriki Hadithi Yako:
Changia uzoefu wa jumuiya yako kwenye Kongamano, shiriki tafakari za kibinafsi na blogu
### Jiunge na Kikundi cha Kitendo cha Matengenezo:
Jifunze, weka mikakati, na uchukue hatua pamoja na wengine wanaoendesha ajenda ya fidia.
### Jenga Ushirikiano:
Unganisha harakati, jumuiya au taasisi yako kwa Africans Rising.
### Shiriki katika Mifumo ya Elimu:
Shiriki katika Mifumo ya Elimu: Kuwa sehemu ya mitandao, Matengenezo Alhamisi na tafakari.
### Maombi ya Saini na Usaidizi:
Wawajibishe serikali na taasisi.
## Ubelgiji
Harakati ya Africans Rising inawataka viongozi wa Ubelgiji kuanzisha mchakato wa kuomba radhi na kulipiza kisasi jinai za kihistoria na dhulma za sasa zinazofanywa dhidi ya watu wa Kongo, yote hayo ni matokeo ya utawala katili wa kikoloni wa Ubelgiji nchini Kongo.
[Saini Ombi](https://www.change.org/p/king-philippe-of-belgium-peace-justice-and-dignity-for-the-people-of-drc-congo?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_25272851_en-GB%3A5&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition)
## Uingereza
Mfalme wako, Malkia Elizabeth II wa Uingereza, tunakuandikia kukusihi ujiunge nasi katika kutetea ukweli na haki, kutoa sauti yako ili kusaidia kuponya makosa ya zamani na kuondoa ubaguzi wa rangi wa sasa.
[Saini Ombi](https://www.change.org/p/your-majesty-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-of-england-we-seek-acknowledgement-justice-healing-reconciliation-for-the-colonised-colonised?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_23235274_en-GB%3A3&recruiter=876155477&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition)
## Jiunge na Harakati
Fidia si tu kuhusu siku za nyuma; zinahusu mustakabali ambao tumedhamiria kuujenga. Zinahusu **ukweli, haki, utu, na urejesho** kwa Afrika na watoto wake wote duniani kote.
Kupitia elimu, uhamasishaji, utafiti, ukumbusho, utetezi, na ushirikiano, tunajenga vuguvugu la Pan-African ambalo linakataa kusahau, kukataa kunyamazishwa, na kukataa kuacha hadi haki itendeke.
### **Kwa pamoja, tunaweza kugeuza kumbukumbu kuwa harakati, na harakati kuwa haki.**
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### [A propos](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
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## A propos
## La vision globale du mouvement est résumée dans le document de vision, la déclaration du Kilimandjaro, qui a été adoptée lors de la fondation du mouvement et révisée par les membres lors de l'assemblée des mouvements panafricains.
### Notre vision
Le Mouvement envisage que l'activisme, la solidarité et l'unité d'objectif des peuples africains dans toute l'Afrique permettront de construire l'avenir qu'ils souhaitent - un droit à la justice, à la paix, à la dignité et à une prospérité partagée.
### Notre vision
Œuvrer pour, construire, renforcer, soutenir et tirer parti des mouvements populaires panafricains, qu'ils soient locaux, nationaux ou régionaux, en créant des organismes décentralisés dotés d'un réseau "central" pour l'unité, la justice, la paix, la dignité et la prospérité partagée en Afrique. Ce réseau est responsable des circonscriptions et doit respecter les normes éthiques les plus strictes.
## Historique du mouvement
### Historique du Africans Rising
Africans Rising est le résultat d’une série de consultations et de dialogues en ligne et hors ligne entre et parmi les mouvements sociaux, les ONG, les peuples et les mouvements populaires pour la justice sociale, les intellectuels, les artistes, les athlètes, les activistes culturels, les organisations religieuses, les syndicats et autres, dans toutes les régions du continent déterminées par l’UA, y compris la diaspora. Le mouvement Africans Rising a été officiellement lancé en mai 2017, avec la conviction que la société civile africaine devait développer une nouvelle manière, collaborative et efficace, d’œuvrer pour le changement.
### La conférence de validation
La conférence de validation s’est déroulée du 23 au 24 août 2016 au MS Centre de formation pour la coopération au développement (MS TCDC), à Arusha, en Tanzanie. 272 représentants de 40 pays africains ont participé à la conférence, ainsi qu’une représentation honorable de la diaspora africaine. 51% des délégués étaient des femmes et 60% avaient moins de 35 ans. La conférence a délibérément placé tous ses participants sur un pied d’égalité et 397 dollars US ont été spontanément versés au mouvement.
 Lancement d'Africans Rising en Tanzanie
### Depuis notre création en mai 2017
Depuis notre création en mai 2017, nous avons continuellement développé une conscience profonde de la nécessité de restructurer notre mouvement contre les normes de la gouvernance interne conventionnelle des ONG. Nos consultations ont révélé un cynisme majeur envers les structures politiques traditionnelles, les influences des ONG et même envers les entités de la société civile locale. La jeunesse africaine est profondément détachée de toute forme d’étiquette et il nous appartient de comprendre ce que le panafricanisme signifie pour la génération Y (“millennials”). Le leadership politique systématiquement dysfonctionnel a rendu nos jeunes cyniques à l’égard de tout avenir collaboratif. D’où la confirmation du consensus selon lequel les Africains se relèvent, mais à leurs propres conditions et selon des règles non conventionnelles.
 L'équipe TCDC célèbre le 25 mai 2017
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### [معلومات عنا](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## معلومات عنا
## تتجسد الرؤية العامة للحركة في وثيقة الرؤية ، إعلان كليمنجارو ، الذي تم اعتماده عند تأسيس الحركة ومراجعته من قبل الأعضاء في جمعية الحركات الأفريقية.
### رؤيتنا
تتصور الحركة أن النشاط والتضامن ووحدة الهدف على مستوى إفريقيا سوف يبني المستقبل الذي يريدونه - الحق في العدالة والسلام والكرامة والازدهار المشترك.
### مهمتنا
للعمل مع ، وبناء ، وتعزيز ، ودعم ، والاستفادة من حركة الشعوب الأفريقية سواء المحلية أو الوطنية أو الإقليمية ، والنضالات والحركات الشعبية من خلال خلق وكالات لامركزية مع شبكة ممكّنة "مركزياً" للوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة والازدهار المشترك في افريقيا. هذه الشبكة مسؤولة أمام الدوائر الانتخابية وستتمتع بأعلى معايير السلوك الأخلاقي.
## تاريخ الحركة
### تاريخ Africans Rising
إن صعود الأفارقة هو نتيجة سلسلة من المشاورات والحوارات المباشرة وغير المتصلة بين وبين الحركات الاجتماعية والمنظمات غير الحكومية والشعوب وحركات العدالة الاجتماعية الشعبية والمفكرين والفنانين والرياضيين والنشطاء الثقافيين والمنظمات الدينية والنقابات العمالية وغيرها ، عبر مناطق الاتحاد الأفريقي المحددة في القارة ، بما في ذلك الشتات. تم إطلاق حركة Africanans Rising رسميًا في مايو 2017 على أساس أن المجتمع المدني الأفريقي بحاجة إلى تطوير طريقة جديدة وتعاونية وفعالة للعمل من أجل التغيير.
### مؤتمر التحقق
انعقد مؤتمر المصادقة في الفترة ما بين 23 و 24 أغسطس 2016 في مركز تدريب MS للتعاون الإنمائي (TCDC) ، في أروشا ، تنزانيا. حضر المؤتمر 272 مندوباً من 40 دولة أفريقية بالإضافة إلى تمثيل مشرف من المغتربين الأفارقة. 51٪ من المندوبين كانوا من النساء و 60٪ كانوا تحت سن 35. وضع المؤتمر عن عمد جميع المشاركين فيه على مستوى متساو وساهم 397 دولارًا أمريكيًا بشكل عفوي في الحركة.
 إطلاق Africans Rising في تنزانيا
### منذ انطلاقنا في مايو 2017
منذ بدايتنا في مايو 2017 ، طورنا باستمرار وعيًا عميقًا بالحاجة إلى إعادة هيكلة حركتنا وفقًا لمعايير الحوكمة الداخلية التقليدية للمنظمات غير الحكومية. كشفت مشاوراتنا عن استخفاف كبير تجاه الهياكل السياسية التقليدية وتأثيرات المنظمات غير الحكومية وحتى تجاه كيانات المجتمع المدني المحلية. يتمتع شباب إفريقيا بإحساس عميق بالانفصال عن أي شكل من أشكال التسميات ومن واجبنا فهم ما تعنيه الوحدة الأفريقية لجيل الألفية. جعلت القيادة السياسية المختلة بشكل منهجي شبابنا يسخر من أي مستقبل تعاوني. ومن هنا جاء تأكيد الإجماع على أن الأفارقة ينهضون ولكن بشروطهم الخاصة وبقواعد غير تقليدية.
 يحتفل فريق TCDC في 25 مايو 2017
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### [About Us](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## About Us
## The overall vision of the movement is encapsulated in the vision document, the Kilimanjaro Declaration, which was adopted at the founding of the movement and revised by members at the All-African Movements Assembly
### Our Vision
The Movement envisions that Africa-wide activism, solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa will build the future they want – a right to justice, peace, dignity and shared prosperity.
### Our Mission
To work with, build, strengthen, support and leverage Pan-African peoples' movement either local, national or regional, grassroots struggles and movements by engendering decentralised agencies with a ‘centrally’ enabled network for unity, justice, peace, dignity and shared prosperity in Africa. This network is accountable to the constituencies and will have the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
## History of the Movement
### History of Africans Rising
Africans Rising is the result of a bottom-up series of on and offline consultations and dialogues between and amongst social movements, NGOs, peoples and popular social justice movements, intellectuals, artists, athletes, cultural activists, religious organisations, trade unions and others, across the AU determined regions of the continent, including the diaspora. The Africans Rising movement was formally launched in May 2017 with an understanding that African civil society needed to develop a new, collaborative and effective way to work for change.
### The Validation Conference
The Validation Conference took place between the 23rd and 24th of August 2016 at the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC), in Arusha, Tanzania. 272 delegates attended the conference from 40 Africans countries in addition to an honorable representation by the African Diaspora. 51% of the delegates were women and 60% were under the age of 35. The conference deliberately positioned all its participants on an equal level and 397 US Dollars spontaneously contributed to the movement.
 Africans Rising launch in Tanzania
### Since our Inception in May 2017
Since our inception in May 2017, we have continuously developed a deep awareness of the need to restructure our movement against the norms of the conventional NGO internal governance. Our consultations have revealed a major cynicism towards traditional political structures, NGO influences and even towards local civil society entities. Africa’s youth have a deep sense of detachment to any form of labels and it is our job to understand what Pan-Africanism means to millennials. The systematically dysfunctional political leadership has rendered our youth cynical of any collaborative future. Hence, the confirmation of the consensus that Africans are rising but on their own terms and with unconventional rules.
 TCDC team celebrating 25May 2017
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### [Sobre nós](https://www.africansrising.org/about-us/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## About Us
## The overall vision of the movement is encapsulated in the vision document, the Kilimanjaro Declaration, which was adopted at the founding of the movement and revised by members at the All-African Movements Assembly
### Our Vision
The Movement envisions that Africa-wide activism, solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa will build the future they want – a right to justice, peace, dignity and shared prosperity.
### Our Mission
To work with, build, strengthen, support and leverage Pan-African peoples' movement either local, national or regional, grassroots struggles and movements by engendering decentralised agencies with a ‘centrally’ enabled network for unity, justice, peace, dignity and shared prosperity in Africa. This network is accountable to the constituencies and will have the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
## History of the Movement
### History of Africans Rising
Africans Rising is the result of a bottom-up series of on and offline consultations and dialogues between and amongst social movements, NGOs, peoples and popular social justice movements, intellectuals, artists, athletes, cultural activists, religious organisations, trade unions and others, across the AU determined regions of the continent, including the diaspora. The Africans Rising movement was formally launched in May 2017 with an understanding that African civil society needed to develop a new, collaborative and effective way to work for change.
### The Validation Conference
The Validation Conference took place between the 23rd and 24th of August 2016 at the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC), in Arusha, Tanzania. 272 delegates attended the conference from 40 Africans countries in addition to an honorable representation by the African Diaspora. 51% of the delegates were women and 60% were under the age of 35. The conference deliberately positioned all its participants on an equal level and 397 US Dollars spontaneously contributed to the movement.
 Africans Rising launch in Tanzania
### Since our Inception in May 2017
Since our inception in May 2017, we have continuously developed a deep awareness of the need to restructure our movement against the norms of the conventional NGO internal governance. Our consultations have revealed a major cynicism towards traditional political structures, NGO influences and even towards local civil society entities. Africa’s youth have a deep sense of detachment to any form of labels and it is our job to understand what Pan-Africanism means to millennials. The systematically dysfunctional political leadership has rendered our youth cynical of any collaborative future. Hence, the confirmation of the consensus that Africans are rising but on their own terms and with unconventional rules.
 TCDC team celebrating 25May 2017
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### [Nyumbani](https://www.africansrising.org/)
**Published:** January 20, 2026
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Kampeni Inayoendelea
Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka -
Kampeni ya Harakati Huru
[Saini Ombi](https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/peoples-petition-for-borderlessafrica-call-on-african-governments-to-ensure-free-movement-of-african-people-across-africa?source=email&)
# Sisi ni Nani
Harakati za Watu Binafsi na Mashirika ya Afrika
[Jiunge na Harakati](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php/)
# Tunachofanya
kufanya kazi kwa ajili ya umoja, haki, amani na utu.
[Changia](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/changia/)
- [ Azimio la Kilimandjaro 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/)
- [ Ripoti ya Mwaka 2024 ](https://www.africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024-Africans-Rising-Annual-Report.pdf)
Maono ya jumla ya harakati hiyo yameainishwa katika hati ya maono, [Azimio la Kilimanjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/azimio-la-kilimanjaro/) , ambalo lilipitishwa wakati harakati hiyo ilipoanzishwa na kurekebishwa na wajumbe katika Bunge la Harakati ya Afrika.
##### dhamira yetu kama ilivyoainishwa katika
## [Azimio la Kilimanjaro 2.0](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/passer-a-laction/la-declaration-du-kilimandjaro/)
### Nafasi za Kiraia
Kupanua nafasi ya elimu ya uraia na kisiasa, hatua za kisiasa na kupinga nguvu za ndani na nje zinazoendeleza ajenda ya kuwanyonya na kuwatenga Waafrika.
### Fidia
Kudai haki ya ulipaji inayoruhusu Afrika kujikwamua kutokana na athari mbaya za utumwa, ukoloni, ukoloni mamboleo na mabadiliko ya hali ya hewa.
### Haki ya kiuchumi
Kuzingatia mapambano yetu juu ya ustawi na utu wa watu wetu katika maendeleo ya kiuchumi na kijamii na kisiasa ambayo yanahakikisha haki za watu wa Afrika.
### Utawala wa Maadili
Kudai utawala wa kimaadili, kukomesha matumizi mabaya ya madaraka na wizi wa rasilimali za umma; na haki za watu wa Afrika kwa uhuru wa kujieleza, kujipanga na kujumuika kisiasa.
### Mapambano dhidi ya utumwa
Kupigana dhidi ya aina zote za biashara haramu ya binadamu, utumwa wa siku hizi na ubaguzi unaotokana na kazi na asili.
### Haki ya Jinsia
Kupigania haki ya kijinsia barani Afrika kukomesha karne nyingi za mfumo dume, ubaguzi wa kijinsia na chuki dhidi ya wanawake.
### Haki ya Hali ya Hewa
Kudai haki ya ikolojia.
### Umoja wa Afrika
Utekelezaji wa Umoja wa Afrika, Afrika isiyo na mipaka yenye sarafu moja, usafiri huru wa watu, bidhaa na huduma na ukombozi kamili wa watu wetu.
## Vipindi ZETU
### Kampeni na Utetezi
Kampeni pana za bara na kimataifa kuhusu maeneo ya mamlaka chini ya Azimio la Kilimanjaro. Kampeni hizi na hatua za utetezi zinatekelezwa na vuguvugu la wanachama, wanaharakati na mashirika katika kitaifa, kikanda na bara…
[ JIFUNZE ZAIDI > ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/kategoria/mipango/kampeni-na-utetezi/kampeni/)
### Ujenzi wa Harakati na Msaada
Kama Vuguvugu la Harakati, Africans Rising hufanya kazi na, kujenga, kuimarisha na kuunga mkono wanachama wetu (vuguvugu la kijamii la Kiafrika, wanaharakati na mashirika) ili na kupata athari zaidi. Pia tunajenga mienendo katika maeneo au maeneo ambayo yanahitajika uhamasishaji wa ngazi ya chini…
[ JIFUNZE ZAIDI > ](https://www.africansrising.org/movement-support-program/)
### Uhamasishaji na Mshikamano wa Pan-Afrika
Africans Rising inaongeza idadi yake kama vuguvugu kubwa zaidi la Pan-Afrika kuhamasisha na kujenga mshikamano kati ya watu wa Kiafrika katika bara na diaspora. Uhamasishaji wetu mkubwa wa kila mwaka ni Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika ambayo ni wiki ya Mei 25 kuadhimisha…
[ JIFUNZE ZAIDI > ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/kategoria/mipango/uhamasishaji-na-mshikamano-wa-pan-afrika/)
#### Tunaposonga mbele, Africans Rising inasalia kuwa dhana halisi yenye uwezekano usio na kipimo na ninasalia kujitolea kusaidia kazi hiyo katika kila uwezo unaowezekana. Jumuiya yetu ni imara na hai, na kwa pamoja tutaendeleza juhudi zetu za kufanya kazi kuelekea Haki, Amani na Utu.
### Kumi Naidoo
Mwenyekiti Mwanzilishi wa Africans Rising
[](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)AAMA
### [ AAMA 2026: Registration Opens for the All-African Movements Assembly in Maputo ](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)
Africans Rising has opened registration for the third edition of the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA), taking place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 5 to 7
[ Soma zaidi " ](https://www.africansrising.org/aama-2026-registration-opens-for-the-all-african-movements-assembly-in-maputo/)
August 17, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)Blog
### [ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: The Silent Crisis Stealing Africa’s Girls ](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)
Every year on 30 July, the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to draw attention to one of the gravest human rights violations of our time
[ Soma zaidi " ](https://www.africansrising.org/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-the-silent-crisis-stealing-africas-girls/)
July 30, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)Blog
### [ We Are Not Asking to Be Seen. We Are Demanding Justice ](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)
How many more generations of women and girls of African descent must prove that they are worthy of rights that should have been guaranteed from the beginning?
[ Soma zaidi " ](https://www.africansrising.org/we-are-not-asking-to-be-seen-we-are-demanding-justice/)
July 25, 2026
[](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)Blog
### [ African Women and the Unfinished Journey to Reparatory Justice ](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)
The passing of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250 recognising the enslavement of Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as the most heinous crimes
[ Soma zaidi " ](https://www.africansrising.org/african-women-and-the-unfinished-journey-to-reparatory-justice/)
July 20, 2026
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### [Coletivo Coordenador](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/coletivo-coordenador/)
**Published:** December 12, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Coletivo Coordenador
## Sobre o CC
### Coletivo Coordenador 2025-2027
Ela é uma líder comunitária muito trabalhadora. É um comitê eleito com responsabilidades globais pela supervisão e governança da coordenação e implementação das estratégias, planos e atividades do Movimento. Os membros são eleitos diretamente a cada 2 anos e respondem aos membros registrados do movimento.
## Conheça os membros do CC
### Lucky Ninsiima
#### Humanitário e Empresário
Biografia
Lucky Ninsiima é humanitária e empreendedora.
É defensora dos direitos humanos, defensora da paz e campeã do desenvolvimento socioeconómico.
Durante o seu mandato como membro do CC (2023-2025), ela atuou como tesoureira do movimento e presidente do comitê de finanças e recursos humanos.
Como formadora em empreendedorismo, ela capacita jovens, jovens agricultores e mulheres da sua comunidade através da formação profissional e do desenvolvimento empresarial com vista à Fome Zero, no âmbito da Organização Comunitária INUA.
Ela também é produtora de leite e CEO da Zion Wanyama Farm, onde também atua como presidente do Zion Wanyama Agripreneurs Club, cujo principal objetivo é construir uma sociedade capaz.
Ela atuou como líder de formação na Rede de Embaixadores da Paz da Juventude da Commonwealth, onde também atuou como coordenadora nacional da rede para Uganda.
Ela também atuou como jurada no Prémio da Juventude da Commonwealth (2005 e 2006).
### Brian Kayongo
#### Co-fundador da Generation Lead Zambia
Biografia
**Kayongo Brian** tem uma vasta experiência de mais de 17 anos no setor do desenvolvimento e ocupou vários cargos de chefia em organizações locais e internacionais na Zâmbia e a nível global. Foi cofundador e líder da Generation Lead Zambia (como comandante-chefe), um movimento pan-africano na Zâmbia que reúne a geração pós-independência de diversas origens para realizar um trabalho coletivo de organização com vista a concretizar uma liderança geracional pós-independência que emancipará a Zâmbia e avançará com uma visão de uma África sem fronteiras. Brian trabalha atualmente para a Healthy Learners como Diretor de Advocacia e Parcerias Estratégicas. Antes desta nomeação, passou 4 anos como Gestor Global de Angariação de Fundos para o Movimento Fight Inequality Alliance, onde liderou parcerias com doadores e apoiou a construção do movimento nas regiões da África, Ásia e América Latina. Brian também atuou como chefe de angariação de fundos e parcerias da ActionAid International Zambia, líder de políticas e parcerias da MarieStopes International na Zâmbia, gestor de financiamento da Oxfam GB na Zâmbia e consultor de aquisição de subsídios da Norwegian Church Aid (Programa Conjunto do País na Zâmbia), entre outros cargos seniores. Ele também atuou em coletivos regionais e internacionais semelhantes, como a Rede Africana de Jovens e Adolescentes sobre População e Desenvolvimento (AfriYan) e o Painel Consultivo Global da Juventude (GYAP) da UNFPA, onde foi presidente e membro, respectivamente.
### Dielle Leris
#### Defensor dos direitos humanos e Promotor da paz
Biografia
Dielle Leris é uma defensora dos direitos humanos e da paz, moldada por conflitos e traumas pessoais. Tendo crescido em meio à violência, ela escolheu a cura em vez da vingança e agora trabalha para promover a reconciliação, a cura da comunidade e a justiça social em áreas afetadas por conflitos. A organização de base de Dielle amplifica as vozes dos sobreviventes e pressiona por responsabilização e mudanças sistémicas. Ela procura ajudar a Africans Rising a aprofundar o seu impacto, garantindo que as comunidades marginalizadas e vulneráveis sejam ouvidas nos esforços de libertação continental.
### Yahya Sowe
#### Ativista ambiental, Empresário e Líder comunitário
Biografia
Yahya Sowe é um jovem gambiano, ativista ambiental, empresário e líder comunitário. Fundador e CEO do Smiling Coast Food Processing Center, Yahya promove a segurança alimentar e o emprego juvenil. Ele ocupa cargos de liderança importantes em comitês juvenis e redes de ex-alunos, é mentor de defensores do clima e voluntário ativo da Cruz Vermelha. Reconhecido como um dos 30 Campeões Afro-Árabes, ele constrói ativamente redes juvenis regionais para capacitar futuros líderes por meio do desenvolvimento democrático e sustentável.
### Imani Countess
#### Fundador da U.S.-Africa Bridge Building Initiative
Biografia
Imani Countess é fundadora e diretora de projetos da U.S.-Africa Bridge Building Initiative. A sua carreira na solidariedade transnacional começou em 1979, enquanto estudava na Universidade de Maryland, onde se envolveu em ativismo contra o apartheid e o colonialismo. Desde então, tem defendido políticas centradas nas pessoas que promovem os direitos humanos, a autodeterminação e a igualdade.
Ela ocupou cargos de liderança em organizações como o Solidarity Center, TransAfrica Forum, Shared Interest, Africa Action, African Development Foundation, Washington Office on Africa e outras. Ela também é bolsista em desigualdade económica da Open Society Foundations.
### Jean Samandari
#### Advogado e Defensor da justiça social
Biografia
Jean Samandari é um experiente advogado burundiano e defensor da justiça social com mais de 35 anos de experiência na promoção da educação, governança, direitos humanos e igualdade de género. Ele lidera as associações Action Contre la Pauvreté e Coalition for Education for All, e atua na African Network Campaign on Education for All. Ex-deputado da Assembleia Nacional, sua especialidade é a mobilização comunitária e a amplificação das vozes populares para influenciar as políticas e a defesa de direitos no continente.
### Sandrine Diribe
#### Fundador da Lights of Hope Africa
Biografia
Mbeh Sandrine Diribe é uma jovem camaronense que passou de vítima de violação a defensora tenaz e agente de mudança. É especialista em investigação, defesa de políticas, sensibilização e ação humanitária. É fundadora da Lights of Hope Africa, uma organização não governamental sem fins lucrativos que trabalha para: proteção infantil, empoderamento das raparigas, envolvimento dos jovens e construção da paz. Sandrine foi reconhecida internacionalmente entre os 100 jovens africanos mais inspiradores de 2017 e é vencedora do prémio DigCit pelo uso da Internet no combate à violência sexual. É membro da Convenção Nacional das Mulheres pela Paz nos Camarões (o único grupo a ter recebido o prémio Alemanha-África da Fundação Alemã para a África), membro do comité organizador da Palestra Universitária sobre a Paz em África (uma iniciativa de construção da paz por jovens nos Camarões que reforça a Resolução 2250 do Conselho de Segurança das Nações Unidas, combatendo assim a radicalização e o extremismo violento entre os jovens no meio dos múltiplos conflitos atuais nos Camarões), é revisora de consumo para a Cochrane, onde se especializa na revisão de trabalhos de investigação sobre o impacto psicológico do abuso sexual em crianças e adultos e técnicas de cura de traumas, e estagiou no Fórum Africano de Políticas para a Criança, onde, durante um período de seis meses, desenvolveu competências em técnicas/estratégias de defesa de políticas.
### Samuel Kabungo
#### [Profissional médico, Político e Ativista comprometido](http://A)
Biografia
Samuel Mwami Kabungo é um profissional médico, político e ativista zambiano de 27 anos, comprometido com a promoção da boa governação, o empoderamento dos jovens e a unidade pan-africana. Com apenas 21 anos, fez história como o candidato mais jovem da Zâmbia nas eleições parlamentares suplementares de Lukashya em 2020, inspirando uma maior participação dos jovens na política. Kabungo coordena atualmente o Movimento Fix It na província de Copperbelt e ocupou cargos de liderança na Fundação PLO Lumumba e na United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), onde defendeu a paz, a equidade e a liderança dos jovens. Reconhecido como o segundo classificado no prémio African Rising Activist of the Year 2024, ele orienta ativamente jovens líderes através do Movement for Good Governance, defendendo uma África sem fronteiras e unida, construída sobre uma governação forte.
### Fatma Messaoud
#### Investigador e Mediador diplomático
Biografia
Fatma Messaoud é uma investigadora e mediadora diplomática argelina focada na construção da paz, na governação democrática e nos direitos humanos. Como membro da rede FemWise-Africa da União Africana, ela defende a liderança das mulheres na prevenção e mediação de conflitos e contribui para iniciativas de governação que enfatizam a justiça e a dignidade. Fatma imagina uma África onde os jovens, as mulheres e as comunidades deslocadas são fundamentais para uma mudança transformadora, dedicada a promover um continente unido, inclusivo e autodeterminado.
### Tanya Lallmon
#### Pesquisador Acadêmico
Biografia
**Nandini Tanya Lallmon** é uma investigadora que está a desenvolver metodologias para colmatar o fosso entre as políticas e a prática nos pequenos Estados insulares em desenvolvimento africanos. Nomeada Hustler da Carta Africana da Juventude para as Maurícias pelo Gabinete do Enviado da Juventude da União Africana, ela promove o empoderamento ativo dos jovens pertencentes a minorias, adotando uma perspetiva descolonial sobre os direitos humanos. O seu envolvimento no Coletivo de Coordenação implica a representação de jovens marginalizados em mecanismos internacionais. Isto irá ajudá-la a promover o movimento pelos direitos das pessoas com deficiência em África e contribuir para colmatar o fosso em termos de acesso, capacidade, competências, recursos e participação de jovens ativistas com deficiência sub-representadas dos pequenos Estados insulares africanos em desenvolvimento.
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### [Uratibu wa pamoja](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/uratibu-wa-pamoja/)
**Published:** December 12, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Uratibu wa pamoja
## Kuhusu CC
### 2025-2027 Kuratibu kwa Pamoja
Kundi la Kuratibu linatumika kama “Bodi ya Wakurugenzi” ya harakati. Ni kamati iliyochaguliwa yenye majukumu ya jumla ya uangalizi na utawala wa uratibu na utekelezaji wa mikakati, mipango na shughuli za Jumuiya. Wanachama huchaguliwa moja kwa moja kila baada ya miaka 2 na wanawajibika kwa wanachama waliosajiliwa wa harakati.
## Kutana na Wanachama wa CC
### Bahati Ninsiima
#### Kibinadamu na Mjasiriamali
Wasifu
**Lucky Ninsiima** ni Mfadhili na Mjasiriamali.
Yeye ni **mtetezi wa** **haki za binadamu** , **mtetezi wa amani na mtetezi wa maendeleo ya kijamii na kiuchumi** .
Wakati wa muhula wake kama mwanachama wa CC (2003 – 2025), alihudumu kama Mweka Hazina wa harakati, na mwenyekiti wa kamati ya fedha na rasilimali watu.
Kama mkufunzi wa ujasiriamali, anawawezesha vijana, wakulima vijana na wanawake katika jamii yake kupitia mafunzo ya ujuzi na maendeleo ya biashara kuelekea Kutokomeza Njaa chini ya Shirika la Kijamii, INUA.
Pia ni mkulima wa maziwa na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji, Zion Wanyama Farm, ambapo pia anahudumu kama rais wa Zion Wanyama Agripreneurs Club ambaye lengo lake kuu ni kujenga jamii yenye uwezo.
Alihudumu kama Kiongozi wa Mafunzo katika Mtandao wa Mabalozi wa Amani wa Vijana wa Jumuiya ya Madola, ambapo pia alihudumu kama Mratibu wa Nchi wa Mtandao wa Uganda.
Pia amehudumu kama Mwamuzi katika Tuzo za Vijana za Jumuiya ya Madola (2005 & 2006)
### Brian Kayongo
#### Mwanzilishi mwenza wa Generation Lead Zambia
Wasifu
**Kayongo Brian** Ana uzoefu mwingi wa zaidi ya miaka 17 katika sekta ya maendeleo na ameshikilia kwingineko mbalimbali za waandamizi ndani ya maeneo ya ndani na ya INGO nchini Zambia na Duniani. Alianzisha na kuongoza Kizazi Kiongozi Zambia (kama Kamanda Mkuu) – harakati ya Pan African nchini Zambia inayounganisha kizazi cha baada ya Uhuru kutoka asili mbalimbali ili kufuatilia kazi ya pamoja ya kupanga kuelekea kufikia uongozi wa kizazi baada ya uhuru ambao utaikomboa Zambia na kusonga mbele kwa maono ya Afrika isiyo na mipaka. Brian kwa sasa anafanya kazi kwa Healthy Learners kama Mkurugenzi wa Utetezi na Ushirikiano wa Kimkakati. Kabla ya uteuzi huu, alitumia miaka 4 kama Meneja wa Uchangishaji Fedha wa Kimataifa wa Harakati ya Kupambana na Usawa wa Muungano ambapo aliongoza ushirikiano wa wafadhili na kuunga mkono ujenzi wa harakati katika maeneo ya Pan Africa, Asia na Amerika Kusini. Brian pia aliwahi kuwa Mkuu wa Uchangishaji Fedha na Ushirikiano wa ActionAid International Zambia, kiongozi wa Sera na Ushirikiano katika MarieStopes International nchini Zambia, Meneja wa Ufadhili wa Oxfam GB nchini Zambia na Mshauri wa Upataji Ruzuku kwa Norwegian Church Aid (Programu ya Pamoja ya Nchi nchini Zambia) miongoni mwa kwingineko zingine za waandamizi. Pia amehudumu katika makundi kama hayo ya kikanda na kimataifa kama vile Mtandao wa Vijana wa Kiafrika na Vijana kuhusu Idadi ya Watu na Maendeleo (AfriYan) na Jopo la Ushauri la Vijana la Kimataifa la UNFPA (GYAP) ambapo alikuwa Rais na Mwanachama mtawalia.
### Dielle Leris
#### Mtetezi wa Haki za Binadamu na Mtetezi wa Amani
Wasifu
****Dielle Leris**** ni mtetezi wa haki za binadamu na mtetezi wa amani aliyeumbwa na migogoro na kiwewe cha kibinafsi. Akiwa amekulia katikati ya vurugu, alichagua uponyaji badala ya kulipiza kisasi na sasa anafanya kazi ya kukuza upatanisho, uponyaji wa jamii, na haki ya kijamii katika maeneo yaliyoathiriwa na migogoro. Upangaji wa Dielle wa ngazi ya chini huongeza sauti za waathirika na kusukuma uwajibikaji na mabadiliko ya kimfumo. Anatafuta kuwasaidia Waafrika Rising kuimarisha athari zake kwa kuhakikisha jamii zilizotengwa na zilizo hatarini zinasikika katika juhudi za ukombozi wa bara.
### Yahya Sowe
#### Mwanaharakati wa Mazingira, Mjasiriamali na Kiongozi wa Jamii
Wasifu
****Yahya Sowe**** ni kijana wa Gambia na mwanaharakati wa mazingira, mjasiriamali, na kiongozi wa jamii. Mwanzilishi na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kituo cha Usindikaji Chakula cha Smiling Coast, Yahya anakuza usalama wa chakula na ajira kwa vijana. Anashikilia nafasi muhimu za uongozi ndani ya kamati za vijana na mitandao ya wahitimu, anawashauri watetezi wa hali ya hewa, na hujitolea sana na Msalaba Mwekundu. Akitambuliwa kama mmoja wa Mabingwa wa AfroArab 30, anajenga mitandao ya vijana ya kikanda ili kuwawezesha viongozi wa siku zijazo kupitia maendeleo ya kidemokrasia na endelevu.
### Mwanasiasa wa Imani
#### Mwanzilishi wa Mpango wa Ujenzi wa Daraja la Marekani na Afrika
Wasifu
Imani Countess ni Mwanzilishi na Mkurugenzi wa Mradi wa Mpango wa Ujenzi wa Daraja la Marekani na Afrika. Kazi yake katika mshikamano wa kimataifa ilianza mwaka wa 1979 alipokuwa Chuo Kikuu cha Maryland, ambapo alishiriki katika harakati za kupinga ubaguzi wa rangi na kupinga ukoloni. Tangu wakati huo, ametetea sera zinazozingatia watu zinazoendeleza haki za binadamu, kujitawala, na usawa.
Amewahi kushika nafasi za uongozi katika mashirika ikiwemo Kituo cha Mshikamano, Jukwaa la TransAfrica, Maslahi ya Pamoja, Kitendo cha Afrika, Wakfu wa Maendeleo ya Afrika, Ofisi ya Washington kuhusu Afrika, na mengineyo. Pia ni Mwanachama wa Uchumi Usio na Usawa katika Wakfu wa Open Society.
### Jean Samandari
#### Wakili na Mtetezi wa Haki za Kijamii
Wasifu
****Jean Samandari**** ni mwanasheria mzoefu wa Burundi na mtetezi wa haki za kijamii mwenye zaidi ya miaka 35 akikuza elimu, utawala, haki za binadamu, na usawa wa kijinsia. Anaongoza vyama vya Action Contre la Pauvreté na Coalition for Education for All, na anahudumu katika Kampeni ya Mtandao wa Afrika kuhusu Elimu kwa Wote. Zamani akiwa Naibu wa Bunge la Kitaifa, utaalamu wake upo katika uhamasishaji wa jamii na kukuza sauti za watu wa kawaida ili kushawishi sera na utetezi wa bara.
### Sandrine Diribe
#### Mwanzilishi wa Lights of Hope Africa
Wasifu
Mbeh Sandrine Diribe ni msichana Mkameruni ambaye ameibuka kutoka kuwa mwathirika wa ubakaji hadi kuwa mtetezi thabiti na mleta mabadiliko. Yeye ni mtaalamu wa utafiti, utetezi wa sera, uhamasishaji na hatua za kibinadamu. Yeye ndiye Mwanzilishi wa Lights of Hope Africa, shirika lisilo la faida na lisilo la kiserikali linalofanya kazi kwa: Ulinzi wa watoto, uwezeshaji wa wasichana, ushiriki wa vijana na ujenzi wa amani. Sandrine ametambuliwa kimataifa miongoni mwa vijana 100 wa Kiafrika wenye msukumo mzuri zaidi wa 2017, na ni mshindi wa tuzo ya DigCit kwa matumizi yake ya Intaneti katika kupambana na unyanyasaji wa kijinsia. Yeye ni mwanachama wa Mkataba wa Kitaifa wa Wanawake wa Amani nchini Kamerun (kundi pekee lililopokea tuzo ya Ujerumani na Afrika kutoka kwa Wakfu wa Ujerumani Afrika), mjumbe wa kamati ya maandalizi ya Hotuba ya Chuo Kikuu kuhusu Amani barani Afrika (mpango wa kujenga amani unaofanywa na vijana nchini Kamerun unaoimarisha UNSCR 2250 na hivyo kupambana na siasa kali na msimamo mkali miongoni mwa vijana katikati ya migogoro mingi ya sasa nchini Kamerun), ni mkaguzi wa watumiaji wa Cochrane ambapo ana utaalamu katika kukagua kazi ya utafiti kuhusu athari za kisaikolojia za unyanyasaji wa kijinsia kwa watoto na watu wazima na mbinu za uponyaji wa kiwewe, na amewahi kufanya kazi katika Jukwaa la Sera ya Mtoto wa Afrika ambapo kwa kipindi cha miezi sita alijenga ujuzi kuhusu mbinu/mikakati ya utetezi wa sera.
### Samuel Kabungo
#### [Mtaalamu wa matibabu, Mwanasiasa, na Mwanaharakati aliyejitolea](http://A)
Wasifu
****Samuel Mwami Kabungo**** ni mtaalamu wa matibabu, mwanasiasa, na mwanaharakati wa Zambia mwenye umri wa miaka 27 aliyejitolea kuendeleza utawala bora, uwezeshaji wa vijana, na umoja wa Afrika. Akiwa na umri wa miaka 21 tu, aliweka historia kama mgombea mdogo zaidi wa Zambia katika uchaguzi mdogo wa ubunge wa Lukashya wa 2020, na kuhamasisha ushiriki mkubwa wa vijana katika siasa. Kwa sasa Kabungo anaratibu Harakati ya Kurekebisha katika Mkoa wa Copperbelt na ameshikilia nafasi za uongozi katika Wakfu wa PLO Lumumba na United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), ambapo ametetea amani, usawa, na uongozi wa vijana. Akitambuliwa kama mshindi wa pili wa tuzo ya Mwanaharakati Bora wa Mwaka wa 2024 wa Kupanda kwa Afrika, anawashauri kikamilifu viongozi vijana kupitia Harakati ya Utawala Bora, akitetea Afrika isiyo na mipaka na umoja iliyojengwa juu ya utawala imara.
### Fatma Messaoud
#### Mtafiti na Mpatanishi wa Kidiplomasia
Wasifu
****Fatma Messaoud**** ni mtafiti na mpatanishi wa kidiplomasia kutoka Algeria anayelenga ujenzi wa amani, utawala wa kidemokrasia, na haki za binadamu. Akiwa mwanachama wa mtandao wa FemWise-Africa wa Umoja wa Afrika, anatetea uongozi wa wanawake katika kuzuia na kupatanisha migogoro, na anachangia katika mipango ya utawala inayosisitiza haki na utu. Fatma anatazamia Afrika ambapo vijana, wanawake, na jamii zilizohamishwa ni muhimu kwa mabadiliko ya mabadiliko, yaliyojitolea kukuza bara lenye umoja, jumuishi, na linalojiamulia.
### Tanya Lallmon
#### Msomi wa Utafiti
Wasifu
**Nandini Tanya Lallmon** ni msomi wa utafiti ambaye anaendeleza mbinu za kuziba pengo kati ya sera na utendaji katika mataifa yanayoendelea ya Visiwa Vidogo vya Afrika. Aliteuliwa kama Mhudumu wa Mkataba wa Vijana wa Afrika kwa Mauritius na Ofisi ya Mjumbe wa Vijana wa Umoja wa Afrika, anakuza uwezeshaji hai wa vijana wa wachache kwa kupitisha mtazamo wa kuondoa ukoloni kuhusu haki za binadamu. Ushiriki wake katika Kundi la Uratibu unamaanisha uwakilishi wa vijana waliotengwa katika mifumo ya kimataifa. Hii itamsaidia kuendeleza harakati za haki za ulemavu barani Afrika na kuchangia kuziba pengo hilo katika suala la upatikanaji, uwezo, ujuzi, rasilimali, na ushiriki wa wanaharakati walemavu wa kike wasiowakilishwa kikamilifu kutoka Mataifa Yanayoendelea ya Visiwa Vidogo vya Afrika.
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### [التنسيق الجماعي](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/التنسيق-الجماعي/)
**Published:** December 12, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# التنسيق الجماعي
## نبذة عن CC
### 2025-2027 تنسيق جماعي
يعمل التجمع التنسيقي بمثابة “مجلس إدارة” الحركة. وهي لجنة منتخبة تتولى المسؤوليات العامة للإشراف والحوكمة لتنسيق وتنفيذ استراتيجيات الحركة وخططها وأنشطتها. يتم انتخاب الأعضاء مباشرة كل عامين من قبل الأعضاء المسجلين في الحركة وهم مسؤولون أمامهم.
## تعرّف على أعضاء اللجنة الاستشارية
### لاكي ننسيمة
#### إنساني ورائد أعمال
السيرة الذاتية
**لاكي ننسيما هي** ناشطة إنسانية ورائدة أعمال.
**وهي** **مدافعة عن** **حقوق الإنسان** **ومدافعة عن السلام ومناصرة للتنمية الاجتماعية والاقتصادية**.
خلال فترة عضويتها في المجلس الاستشاري (2003 – 2025)، شغلت منصب أمين صندوق الحركة، ورئيسة لجنة الشؤون المالية والموارد البشرية.
بصفتها مدربة في مجال ريادة الأعمال، تعمل على تمكين الشباب والمزارعين الشباب والنساء في مجتمعها من خلال التدريب على المهارات وتطوير المشاريع من أجل القضاء على الجوع في إطار منظمة المجتمع المحلي “إينوا”.
وهي أيضًا مزارعة ألبان والرئيسة التنفيذية لمزرعة صهيون وانياما، حيث تشغل أيضًا منصب رئيسة نادي زيون وانياما الزراعي الذي يهدف بشكل رئيسي إلى بناء مجتمع قادر.
عملت كقائدة تدريب في شبكة سفراء شباب الكومنولث للسلام، حيث عملت أيضًا كمنسقة قطرية للشبكة في أوغندا.
كما عملت كقاضية في جوائز الكومنولث للشباب (2005 و2006)
### براين كايونغو
#### شارك في تأسيس الجيل الرائد زامبيا
السيرة الذاتية
**كايونغو براين** يتمتع بخبرة كبيرة تمتد لأكثر من 17 عاماً في قطاع التنمية، وشغل العديد من المناصب العليا في المجالين المحلي والعالمي في زامبيا وعلى مستوى العالم. شارك في تأسيس وقيادة جيل زامبيا (بصفته القائد الأعلى) – وهي حركة لعموم أفريقيا في زامبيا تجمع جيل ما بعد الاستقلال من خلفيات متنوعة لمتابعة عمل تنظيمي جماعي نحو تحقيق قيادة أجيال ما بعد الاستقلال التي ستحرر زامبيا وتمضي قدمًا برؤية لأفريقيا بلا حدود. يعمل براين حاليًا في منظمة المتعلمين الأصحاء كمدير للمناصرة والشراكات الاستراتيجية. وقبل هذا التعيين، أمضى 4 سنوات كمدير عالمي لجمع التبرعات لحركة تحالف مكافحة عدم المساواة حيث قاد شراكات المانحين ودعم بناء الحركات في مناطق عموم أفريقيا وآسيا وأمريكا اللاتينية. كما شغل براين منصب رئيس قسم جمع التبرعات والشراكات في منظمة أكشن إيد الدولية في زامبيا، وقائد السياسات والشراكات في منظمة ماري ستوبس الدولية في زامبيا، ومدير التمويل في منظمة أوكسفام البريطانية في زامبيا، ومستشار الحصول على المنح في منظمة المعونة الكنسية النرويجية (البرنامج القطري المشترك في زامبيا) من بين مناصب عليا أخرى. كما عمل في تجمعات إقليمية ودولية مماثلة مثل الشبكة الأفريقية للشباب والمراهقين الأفارقة المعنية بالسكان والتنمية (AfriYan) والفريق الاستشاري العالمي للشباب التابع لصندوق الأمم المتحدة للسكان حيث كان رئيسًا وعضوًا على التوالي.
### ديل ليريس
#### مدافع عن حقوق الإنسان وداعية سلام
السيرة الذاتية
****ديل ليريس**** هي مدافعة عن حقوق الإنسان ومدافعة عن السلام تشكلت بسبب النزاع والصدمات الشخصية. نشأت وسط العنف، فاختارت الشفاء على الانتقام، وهي تعمل الآن على تعزيز المصالحة والتعافي المجتمعي والعدالة الاجتماعية في المناطق المتضررة من النزاع. تعمل ديل من خلال تنظيمها على مستوى القاعدة الشعبية على تضخيم أصوات الناجين وتدفع باتجاه المساءلة والتغيير المنهجي. وهي تسعى إلى مساعدة منظمة “Africans Rising” على تعميق تأثيرها من خلال ضمان إسماع صوت المجتمعات المهمشة والضعيفة في جهود التحرير القارية.
### يحيى صوي
#### Environmental Activist, Entrepreneur and Community Leader
السيرة الذاتية
****يحيى سوي**** هو شاب غامبي وناشط بيئي ورائد أعمال وقائد مجتمعي. وهو المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لمركز الساحل المبتسم لتجهيز الأغذية، ويعمل يحيى على تعزيز الأمن الغذائي وتوظيف الشباب. وهو يشغل مناصب قيادية رئيسية في لجان الشباب وشبكات الخريجين، ويوجه المدافعين عن المناخ، ويتطوع على نطاق واسع مع الصليب الأحمر. تم الاعتراف به كواحد من أبطال الأفرو أراب 30، وهو يعمل بنشاط على بناء شبكات شبابية إقليمية لتمكين قادة المستقبل من خلال التنمية الديمقراطية والمستدامة.
### إيماني كونتيسة
#### مؤسس مبادرة بناء الجسور بين الولايات المتحدة وأفريقيا
السيرة الذاتية
إيماني كونتيس هي مؤسسة ومديرة مشروع مبادرة بناء الجسور بين الولايات المتحدة وأفريقيا. بدأت مسيرتها المهنية في مجال التضامن العابر للحدود الوطنية في عام 1979 أثناء دراستها في جامعة ميريلاند، حيث انخرطت في النشاط المناهض للفصل العنصري والاستعمار. ومنذ ذلك الحين، دافعت منذ ذلك الحين عن السياسات التي تتمحور حول الشعوب التي تعزز حقوق الإنسان وتقرير المصير والمساواة.
شغلت مناصب قيادية في منظمات من بينها مركز التضامن، ومنتدى عبر أفريقيا، ومنتدى المصلحة المشتركة، ومنظمة العمل الأفريقي، ومؤسسة التنمية الأفريقية، ومكتب واشنطن المعني بأفريقيا، وغيرها. وهي أيضًا زميلة في برنامج زمالة عدم المساواة الاقتصادية مع مؤسسات المجتمع المفتوح
### جان سمنداري
#### محامية ومدافعة عن العدالة الاجتماعية
السيرة الذاتية
****جان سمنداري**** هو محامٍ بوروندي مخضرم ومدافع عن العدالة الاجتماعية يعمل منذ أكثر من 35 عامًا في مجال تعزيز التعليم والحوكمة وحقوق الإنسان والمساواة بين الجنسين. وهو يقود جمعيات “العمل لمكافحة الفقر” و”التحالف من أجل التعليم للجميع”، ويعمل في حملة الشبكة الأفريقية للتعليم للجميع. كان سابقًا نائبًا في الجمعية الوطنية، وتكمن خبرته في التعبئة المجتمعية وتضخيم الأصوات الشعبية للتأثير على السياسات والدعوة على مستوى القارة.
### ساندرين ديريبي
#### مؤسس أضواء الأمل في أفريقيا
السيرة الذاتية
مبيه ساندرين ديريبي هي شابة كاميرونية تحولت من ضحية اغتصاب إلى مدافعة عنيدة وصانعة للتغيير. وهي متخصصة في البحث والدعوة في مجال السياسات والتوعية والعمل الإنساني. وهي مؤسسة منظمة أضواء الأمل في أفريقيا، وهي منظمة غير ربحية وغير حكومية تعمل من أجل: حماية الطفل وتمكين الفتيات وإشراك الشباب وبناء السلام. تم الاعتراف بساندرين دوليًا من بين أكثر 100 شاب أفريقي ملهمًا بشكل إيجابي لعام 2017، وهي حائزة على جائزة DigCit لاستخدامها الإنترنت في مكافحة العنف الجنسي. وهي عضو في المؤتمر الوطني للمرأة من أجل السلام في الكاميرون (وهي المجموعة الوحيدة الدائمة التي حصلت على جائزة ألمانيا – أفريقيا من المؤسسة الألمانية الأفريقية)، وعضو اللجنة المنظمة للمحاضرة الجامعية حول السلام في أفريقيا (وهي مبادرة لبناء السلام من قبل الشباب في الكاميرون تعزز قرار مجلس الأمن الدولي رقم 2250 وبالتالي مكافحة التطرف والتطرف العنيف بين الشباب في خضم الصراعات المتعددة الحالية في الكاميرون), وهي مراجع مستهلك لدى كوكرين حيث تتخصص في مراجعة الأعمال البحثية حول التأثير النفسي للاعتداء الجنسي على الأطفال والبالغين وتقنيات علاج الصدمات، كما تدربت مع منتدى سياسات الطفل الأفريقي حيث قامت لمدة ستة أشهر ببناء مهاراتها في تقنيات/استراتيجيات الدعوة للسياسات.
### صامويل كابونغو
#### [طبيب محترف، وسياسي، وناشط ملتزم، ومحترف في المجال الطبي](http://أ)
السيرة الذاتية
****صامويل موامي كابونغو**** هو شاب زامبي يبلغ من العمر 27 عامًا، وهو طبيب وسياسي وناشط زامبي ملتزم بالنهوض بالحكم الرشيد وتمكين الشباب والوحدة الأفريقية. في سن 21 عامًا فقط، دخل التاريخ كأصغر مرشح زامبي في الانتخابات البرلمانية الفرعية في لوكاشيا لعام 2020، مما ألهم مشاركة أكبر للشباب في السياسة. يعمل كابونغو حاليًا منسقًا لحركة Fix It Movement في مقاطعة كوبربيلت وتولى أدوارًا قيادية في مؤسسة لومومبا التابعة لمنظمة التحرير الفلسطينية وزامبيا المتحدة المزدهرة والمسالمة (UPPZ)، حيث دافع عن السلام والمساواة والقيادة الشبابية. تم تكريمه كأول وصيف لجائزة أفضل ناشط أفريقي صاعد لعام 2024، وهو يعمل بنشاط على توجيه القادة الشباب من خلال حركة الحكم الرشيد، ويدعو إلى أفريقيا بلا حدود وموحدة مبنية على حوكمة قوية.
### فاطمة مسعود
#### الباحث والوسيط الدبلوماسي
السيرة الذاتية
****فاطمة مسعود**** باحثة ووسيطة دبلوماسية جزائرية تركز على بناء السلام والحكم الديمقراطي وحقوق الإنسان. وبصفتها عضوة في شبكة “فيم وايز-أفريقيا” التابعة للاتحاد الأفريقي، فهي تدافع عن قيادة المرأة في منع النزاعات والوساطة، وتساهم في مبادرات الحوكمة التي تركز على العدالة والكرامة. تتطلع فاطمة إلى أفريقيا حيث يكون الشباب والنساء والمجتمعات النازحة محور التغيير التحويلي، وتكرس جهودها لتعزيز قارة موحدة وشاملة ومقررة لمصيرها.
### تانيا لالمون
#### باحث باحث
السيرة الذاتية
**نانديني تانيا لالمون** باحثة تعمل على تطوير منهجيات لسد الفجوة بين السياسات والممارسات في الدول الأفريقية الجزرية الصغيرة النامية. تم تعيينها كمسؤولة عن ميثاق الشباب الأفريقي في موريشيوس من قبل مكتب مبعوث الاتحاد الأفريقي للشباب، وهي تعمل على تعزيز التمكين الفعال لشباب الأقليات من خلال تبني منظور إنهاء الاستعمار في مجال حقوق الإنسان. وتعني مشاركتها في المجموعة التنسيقية تمثيل الشباب المهمشين في الآليات الدولية. وسيساعدها ذلك في تعزيز حركة حقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة في أفريقيا والمساهمة في سد الفجوة من حيث الوصول والقدرات والمهارات والموارد ومشاركة الشابات الناشطات من ذوي الإعاقة من الدول الجزرية الصغيرة النامية الأفريقية غير الممثلة تمثيلاً كافياً.
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### [قصتنا](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/الذي-نفعله/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# قصتنا
## تاريخ الحركة
### تاريخ Africans Rising
إن صعود الأفارقة هو نتيجة سلسلة من المشاورات والحوارات المباشرة وغير المتصلة بين وبين الحركات الاجتماعية والمنظمات غير الحكومية والشعوب وحركات العدالة الاجتماعية الشعبية والمفكرين والفنانين والرياضيين والنشطاء الثقافيين والمنظمات الدينية والنقابات العمالية وغيرها ، عبر مناطق الاتحاد الأفريقي المحددة في القارة ، بما في ذلك الشتات. تم إطلاق حركة Africanans Rising رسميًا في مايو 2017 على أساس أن المجتمع المدني الأفريقي بحاجة إلى تطوير طريقة جديدة وتعاونية وفعالة للعمل من أجل التغيير.
### مؤتمر التحقق
انعقد مؤتمر المصادقة في الفترة ما بين 23 و 24 أغسطس 2016 في مركز تدريب MS للتعاون الإنمائي (TCDC) ، في أروشا ، تنزانيا. حضر المؤتمر 272 مندوباً من 40 دولة أفريقية بالإضافة إلى تمثيل مشرف من المغتربين الأفارقة. 51٪ من المندوبين كانوا من النساء و 60٪ كانوا تحت سن 35. وضع المؤتمر عن عمد جميع المشاركين فيه على مستوى متساو وساهم 397 دولارًا أمريكيًا بشكل عفوي في الحركة.
 إطلاق Africans Rising في تنزانيا
### منذ انطلاقنا في مايو 2017
منذ بدايتنا في مايو 2017 ، طورنا باستمرار وعيًا عميقًا بالحاجة إلى إعادة هيكلة حركتنا وفقًا لمعايير الحوكمة الداخلية التقليدية للمنظمات غير الحكومية. كشفت مشاوراتنا عن استخفاف كبير تجاه الهياكل السياسية التقليدية وتأثيرات المنظمات غير الحكومية وحتى تجاه كيانات المجتمع المدني المحلية. يتمتع شباب إفريقيا بإحساس عميق بالانفصال عن أي شكل من أشكال التسميات ومن واجبنا فهم ما تعنيه الوحدة الأفريقية لجيل الألفية. جعلت القيادة السياسية المختلة بشكل منهجي شبابنا يسخر من أي مستقبل تعاوني. ومن هنا جاء تأكيد الإجماع على أن الأفارقة ينهضون ولكن بشروطهم الخاصة وبقواعد غير تقليدية.
 يحتفل فريق TCDC في 25 مايو 2017
## تتجسد الرؤية العامة للحركة في وثيقة الرؤية ، إعلان كليمنجارو ، الذي تم اعتماده عند تأسيس الحركة ومراجعته من قبل الأعضاء في جمعية الحركات الأفريقية.
### رؤيتنا
تتصور الحركة أن النشاط والتضامن ووحدة الهدف على مستوى إفريقيا سوف يبني المستقبل الذي يريدونه - الحق في العدالة والسلام والكرامة والازدهار المشترك.
### مهمتنا
للعمل مع ، وبناء ، وتعزيز ، ودعم ، والاستفادة من حركة الشعوب الأفريقية سواء المحلية أو الوطنية أو الإقليمية ، والنضالات والحركات الشعبية من خلال خلق وكالات لامركزية مع شبكة ممكّنة "مركزياً" للوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة والازدهار المشترك في افريقيا. هذه الشبكة مسؤولة أمام الدوائر الانتخابية وستتمتع بأعلى معايير السلوك الأخلاقي.
## KD 2.0
## الموضوع: إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0
##### اعتمد الأعضاء نسخة منقحة من إعلان كليمنجارو في اليوم الأخير بعد العديد من المداولات.
خلال الاجتماعات الإقليمية ، طُلب من الأعضاء تبادل الآراء حول ما يجب تغييره أو إزالته أو إضافته إلى إعلان كليمنجارو. أو إذا كان يجب أن يظل كما هو. تم جمع وجهات نظر الأعضاء ومشاركتها مع فريق مراجعة إعلان كليمنجارو، الذي عمل على تعديل إعلان كليمنجارو بما يتماشى مع تطلعات الأعضاء بعد خمس سنوات من وجود Africans Rising. ثم عُرضت الوثيقة المنقحة على الجمعية بكامل هيئتها في 31 أغسطس 2022 من أجل المدخلات والاعتماد. تم اعتماده بالإجماع بصيغته المنقحة ، مما جعل إعلان كليمنجارو 2.0 وثيقة الرؤية الجديدة للحركة.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)Documents
### [ The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
We, the citizens and descendants of Africa, as part of the Africans Rising Movement, are outraged by the centuries of oppression; we condemn the plunder of our natural and mineral resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
[ اقرأ أكثر » ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
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### [Asante! Wewe ni mzuri sana!](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/changia/asante-wewe-ni-mzuri-sana/)
**Published:** April 28, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## ASANTE
KWA MSAADA WAKO
Kwa kuchangia Africans Rising, unakuwa mwanachama muhimu wa juhudi zetu za kujenga #AfricaWeWant kwa kuunga mkono na kukuza harakati za haki, amani, na utu. Asante. Hatungeweza kufanya kazi hii bila wewe. Kwa kufadhili harakati zetu, unajenga uwezo wa wanaharakati, wasanii, na raia kuchukua hatua dhidi ya ukiukwaji wa haki za binadamu, ufisadi, na mabadiliko ya hali ya hewa. Usaidizi wako kwa Africans Rising unawasaidia viongozi wa jamii kutetea uwazi, usawa wa kijinsia, na uongozi wa wanawake. Mnamo 2019, michango yako ilitusaidia [Watawatuma viongozi 19 wanawake kutoka Kamerun](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising/posts/1486989471442372?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARD3NLw8fEAWDvHcJ-ZNNYIEvGZOm2hQf_sPHfspqkgiZv107sr_uw6zeO1rho6JPBu6Y42E6JVTzcM6lwllnxpNv26-bkfl19SdEhj75B7KlM5_bgbWPZTT1gnvwrhyketUF2p57Ul5vjIiGOAZNRTNq0lX9JIwdttDb91LCodCa3fwUlIXiZXWl8ndEuuUeqBoAQ2YzOw5fg3FIK43SQPFRAKBFrh3I9J77eD30wvOz5dk7__npukOnjVEO1ye-xLzS8DOX0xKwYZe8z_9-tFnpJms_JlrBpyjkQigg7W_ijbvBXqLOCUlR7LgPbuZNf8jva14kjcpQa9tCTmVsmzEjQ&__tn__=-R) hadi Nairobi kwa ajili ya Jukwaa la Kimataifa la Kenya, ambapo walijifunza kuhusu upatanishi, mazungumzo, na ujuzi wa utatuzi wa migogoro ili kuwasaidia katika kazi yao ya amani endelevu nchini Kamerun.
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### [Obrigado! És espetacular!](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/doar/obrigado-es-espetacular/)
**Published:** April 28, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## OBRIGADO
PELO SEU APOIO
Ao fazer uma doação para a Africans Rising, torna-se um membro importante do nosso esforço para construir a #ÁfricaQueQueremos, apoiando e ampliando movimentos pela justiça, paz e dignidade. Obrigado. Não podíamos fazer isto sem ti. Ao financiar o nosso movimento, está a construir a capacidade de ativistas, artistas e cidadãos para agirem contra as violações dos direitos humanos, a corrupção e as alterações climáticas. O seu apoio à Africans Rising ajuda os líderes comunitários a defender a transparência, a igualdade de género e a liderança feminista. Em 2019, os seus donativos ajudaram-nos [ enviar 19 mulheres líderes dos Camarões](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising/posts/1486989471442372?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARD3NLw8fEAWDvHcJ-ZNNYIEvGZOm2hQf_sPHfspqkgiZv107sr_uw6zeO1rho6JPBu6Y42E6JVTzcM6lwllnxpNv26-bkfl19SdEhj75B7KlM5_bgbWPZTT1gnvwrhyketUF2p57Ul5vjIiGOAZNRTNq0lX9JIwdttDb91LCodCa3fwUlIXiZXWl8ndEuuUeqBoAQ2YzOw5fg3FIK43SQPFRAKBFrh3I9J77eD30wvOz5dk7__npukOnjVEO1ye-xLzS8DOX0xKwYZe8z_9-tFnpJms_JlrBpyjkQigg7W_ijbvBXqLOCUlR7LgPbuZNf8jva14kjcpQa9tCTmVsmzEjQ&__tn__=-R) para Nairobi para a Plataforma Global do Quénia, onde aprenderam sobre a mediação, negociação e capacidades de resolução de conflitos para ajudar o seu trabalho para uma paz sustentável nos Camarões.
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### [Je vous remercie ! Vous êtes génial!](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/faire-un-don/je-vous-remercie-vous-etes-genial/)
**Published:** April 28, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## MERCI
POUR VOTRE SOUTIEN
En faisant un don à Africans Rising, vous devenez un membre important de notre initiative visant à construire l’Afrique que nous voulons AfricaWeWant en soutenant et amplifiant les mouvements pour la justice, la paix, et la dignité. Merci. Nous ne pourrions pas faire ce travail sans vous. En finançant notre mouvement, vous renforcez la capacité des militants, des artistes et des citoyens à agir contre les violations des droits humains, la corruption et le changement climatique. Votre soutien aux Africains en pleine ascension aide les dirigeants communautaires à plaider en faveur de la transparence, de l’égalité des sexes et du féminisme. l’égalité des sexes, l’égalité, et le leadership féministe. En 2019, vos dons nous ont aidés [envoyer 19 femmes leaders du Cameroun](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising/posts/1486989471442372?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARD3NLw8fEAWDvHcJ-ZNNYIEvGZOm2hQf_sPHfspqkgiZv107sr_uw6zeO1rho6JPBu6Y42E6JVTzcM6lwllnxpNv26-bkfl19SdEhj75B7KlM5_bgbWPZTT1gnvwrhyketUF2p57Ul5vjIiGOAZNRTNq0lX9JIwdttDb91LCodCa3fwUlIXiZXWl8ndEuuUeqBoAQ2YzOw5fg3FIK43SQPFRAKBFrh3I9J77eD30wvOz5dk7__npukOnjVEO1ye-xLzS8DOX0xKwYZe8z_9-tFnpJms_JlrBpyjkQigg7W_ijbvBXqLOCUlR7LgPbuZNf8jva14kjcpQa9tCTmVsmzEjQ&__tn__=-R) à Nairobi pour la Plateforme mondiale Kenya, où elles ont appris les techniques de médiation, de négociation et de résolution des conflits pour les aider dans leur travail pour une paix durable au Cameroun.
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### [شكرا لكم ! انت رائع!](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/يتبرع/شكرا-لكم-انت-رائع/)
**Published:** April 28, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## شكراً لكم
على دعمكم لكم
من خلال التبرع إلى Africans Rising ، فإنك تصبح عضوًا مهمًا في جهودنا لبناء #أفريقيا التي نريدها من خلال دعم وتضخيم الحركات من أجل العدالة والسلام والكرامة. شكرا لك. لا يمكننا القيام بهذا العمل بدونك. من خلال تمويل حركتنا ، فإنك تبني قدرات النشطاء والفنانين والمواطنين للتصدي لانتهاكات حقوق الإنسان والفساد والتغير المناخي. يساعد دعمك لموقع Africans Rising قادة المجتمع في الدفاع عن الشفافية والمساواة بين الجنسين والقيادة النسوية. في عام 2019 ، ساعدتنا تبرعاتك [أرسل 19 امرأة قيادية من الكاميرون](https://www.facebook.com/AfricansRising/posts/1486989471442372?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARD3NLw8fEAWDvHcJ-ZNNYIEvGZOm2hQf_sPHfspqkgiZv107sr_uw6zeO1rho6JPBu6Y42E6JVTzcM6lwllnxpNv26-bkfl19SdEhj75B7KlM5_bgbWPZTT1gnvwrhyketUF2p57Ul5vjIiGOAZNRTNq0lX9JIwdttDb91LCodCa3fwUlIXiZXWl8ndEuuUeqBoAQ2YzOw5fg3FIK43SQPFRAKBFrh3I9J77eD30wvOz5dk7__npukOnjVEO1ye-xLzS8DOX0xKwYZe8z_9-tFnpJms_JlrBpyjkQigg7W_ijbvBXqLOCUlR7LgPbuZNf8jva14kjcpQa9tCTmVsmzEjQ&__tn__=-R) إلى نيروبي للمشاركة في المنتدى العالمي في كينيا ، حيث تعلمن مهارات الوساطة والتفاوض وحل النزاعات لمساعدة عملهن من أجل السلام المستدام في الكاميرون.
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### [A nossa história](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/o-que-fazemos/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# A nossa história
## História do Movimento
### História da Ascensão Africana
Africans Rising é o resultado de uma série de consultas e diálogos, de baixo para cima e offline, entre movimentos sociais, ONGs, povos e movimentos de justiça social popular, intelectuais, artistas, atletas, activistas culturais, organizações religiosas, sindicatos e outros, em todas as regiões do continente determinadas pela UA, incluindo a diáspora. O movimento Africans Rising foi formalmente lançado em Maio de 2017 com o entendimento de que a sociedade civil africana precisava de desenvolver uma forma nova, colaborativa e eficaz de trabalhar para a mudança.
### A Conferência de Validação
A Conferência de Validação decorreu entre os dias 23 e 24 de agosto de 2016 no Centro de Formação para a Cooperação para o Desenvolvimento dos Estados-Membros (TCDC), em Arusha, Tanzânia. 272 delegados participaram na conferência de 40 países africanos, além de uma representação honrosa da Diáspora Africana. 51% dos delegados eram mulheres e 60% tinham menos de 35 anos. A conferência posicionou deliberadamente todos os seus participantes em pé de igualdade e 397 dólares americanos contribuíram espontaneamente para o movimento.
 Lançamento do Africans Rising na Tanzânia
### Desde a nossa fundação em maio de 2017
Desde a nossa criação, em maio de 2017, desenvolvemos continuamente uma profunda consciência da necessidade de reestruturar o nosso movimento contra as normas da governação interna convencional das ONG. As nossas consultas revelaram um grande cinismo em relação às estruturas políticas tradicionais, às influências das ONG e até às entidades da sociedade civil local. A juventude africana tem um profundo sentido de desprendimento a qualquer forma de rótulos e o nosso trabalho é compreender o que o Pan-Africanismo significa para os millennials. A liderança política sistematicamente disfuncional tornou a nossa juventude cínica de qualquer futuro colaborativo. Daí a confirmação do consenso de que os africanos estão a subir, mas nos seus próprios termos e com regras não convencionais.
 Equipa TCDC a celebrar 25Maio 2017
## Teoria da Mudança
### A nossa visão
O Movimento prevê que o ativismo em toda a África, a solidariedade e a unidade de propósito dos povos da África construirão o futuro que desejam – um direito à justiça, paz, dignidade e prosperidade compartilhada.
### A nossa missão
Trabalhar com, construir, reforçar, apoiar e impulsionar o movimento dos povos pan-africanos, quer a nível local, nacional ou regional, as lutas e os movimentos de base, criando agências descentralizadas com uma rede "centralizada" para a unidade, a justiça, a paz, a dignidade e a prosperidade partilhada em África. Esta rede é responsável perante os constituintes e terá os mais altos padrões de comportamento ético.
## KD 2.0
## Declaração do Kilimanjaro 2.0
##### Os membros adotaram uma versão revisada da Declaração do Kilimanjaro no último dia após muitas deliberações.
Durante as conferências regionais, os membros foram convidados a partilhar opiniões sobre o que deveria ser alterado, removido ou acrescentado à Declaração de Kilimanjaro. Ou se deve manter-se inalterado. As perspetivas dos membros foram compiladas e partilhadas com a equipa de revisão da Declaração do Kilimanjaro, que trabalhou para rever a Declaração do Kilimanjaro de acordo com as aspirações dos membros após 5 anos de existência da Africans Rising. O documento revisto foi então apresentado a toda a Assembleia em 31 de agosto de 2022, para contribuição e adoção. Foi adoptada por unanimidade, tal como revista, tornando assim a Declaração de Kilimanjaro 2.0 o novo documento de visão do movimento.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)Documents
### [ The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
We, the citizens and descendants of Africa, as part of the Africans Rising Movement, are outraged by the centuries of oppression; we condemn the plunder of our natural and mineral resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
[ Leia mais » ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
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### [Notre Histoire](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/ce-que-nous-faisons/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Notre Histoire
## Historique du mouvement
### Historique du Africans Rising
Africans Rising est le résultat d’une série de consultations et de dialogues en ligne et hors ligne entre et parmi les mouvements sociaux, les ONG, les peuples et les mouvements populaires pour la justice sociale, les intellectuels, les artistes, les athlètes, les activistes culturels, les organisations religieuses, les syndicats et autres, dans toutes les régions du continent déterminées par l’UA, y compris la diaspora. Le mouvement Africans Rising a été officiellement lancé en mai 2017, avec la conviction que la société civile africaine devait développer une nouvelle manière, collaborative et efficace, d’œuvrer pour le changement.
### La conférence de validation
La conférence de validation s’est déroulée du 23 au 24 août 2016 au MS Centre de formation pour la coopération au développement (MS TCDC), à Arusha, en Tanzanie. 272 représentants de 40 pays africains ont participé à la conférence, ainsi qu’une représentation honorable de la diaspora africaine. 51% des délégués étaient des femmes et 60% avaient moins de 35 ans. La conférence a délibérément placé tous ses participants sur un pied d’égalité et 397 dollars US ont été spontanément versés au mouvement.
 Lancement d'Africans Rising en Tanzanie
### Depuis notre création en mai 2017
Depuis notre création en mai 2017, nous avons continuellement développé une conscience profonde de la nécessité de restructurer notre mouvement contre les normes de la gouvernance interne conventionnelle des ONG. Nos consultations ont révélé un cynisme majeur envers les structures politiques traditionnelles, les influences des ONG et même envers les entités de la société civile locale. La jeunesse africaine est profondément détachée de toute forme d’étiquette et il nous appartient de comprendre ce que le panafricanisme signifie pour la génération Y (“millennials”). Le leadership politique systématiquement dysfonctionnel a rendu nos jeunes cyniques à l’égard de tout avenir collaboratif. D’où la confirmation du consensus selon lequel les Africains se relèvent, mais à leurs propres conditions et selon des règles non conventionnelles.
 L'équipe TCDC célèbre le 25 mai 2017
## La vision globale du mouvement est résumée dans le document de vision, la déclaration du Kilimandjaro, qui a été adoptée lors de la fondation du mouvement et révisée par les membres lors de l'assemblée des mouvements panafricains.
### Notre vision
Le Mouvement envisage que l'activisme, la solidarité et l'unité d'objectif des peuples africains dans toute l'Afrique permettront de construire l'avenir qu'ils souhaitent - un droit à la justice, à la paix, à la dignité et à une prospérité partagée.
### Notre vision
Œuvrer pour, construire, renforcer, soutenir et tirer parti des mouvements populaires panafricains, qu'ils soient locaux, nationaux ou régionaux, en créant des organismes décentralisés dotés d'un réseau "central" pour l'unité, la justice, la paix, la dignité et la prospérité partagée en Afrique. Ce réseau est responsable des circonscriptions et doit respecter les normes éthiques les plus strictes.
## KD 2.0
## Déclaration de Kilimandjaro 2.0
##### Les membres ont adopté une version révisée de la déclaration de Kilimandjaro le dernier jour, après de nombreuses délibérations.
Lors des conférences régionales, les membres ont été invités à partager leurs opinions sur ce qui devrait être modifié, supprimé ou ajouté à la Déclaration du Kilimandjaro. Ou si elle devrait rester inchangée. Les points de vue des membres ont été rassemblés et partagés avec l’équipe de révision de la déclaration du Kilimandjaro qui a travaillé à la révision de la déclaration du Kilimandjaro conformément aux aspirations des membres après 5 ans d’existence d’Africans Rising. La version révisée du document a ensuite été présentée aux membres de l’Assemblée le 31 août 2022 afin qu’ils puissent y apporter leur contribution et l’adopter. Elle a été adoptée à l’unanimité telle que révisée, faisant ainsi de la Déclaration du Kilimandjaro 2.0 le nouveau document de vision du mouvement.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)Documents
### [ The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
We, the citizens and descendants of Africa, as part of the Africans Rising Movement, are outraged by the centuries of oppression; we condemn the plunder of our natural and mineral resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
[ Lire Plus » ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
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### [Hadithi yetu](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/dhamira-na-maono-yetu/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Hadithi yetu
## Historia ya Harakati
### Historia ya Africans Rising
Africans Rising ni matokeo ya mfululizo wa chini juu wa mashauriano na midahalo ndani na nje ya mtandao kati na miongoni mwa vuguvugu la kijamii, NGOs, watu na vuguvugu maarufu la haki za kijamii, wasomi, wasanii, wanariadha, wanaharakati wa kitamaduni, mashirika ya kidini, vyama vya wafanyikazi na wengine, kote katika kanda zilizoamuliwa za AU za bara, ikiwa ni pamoja na diaspora. Vuguvugu la Africans Rising lilizinduliwa rasmi mwezi Mei 2017 kwa kuelewa kwamba jumuiya za kiraia za Afrika zilihitaji kubuni njia mpya, shirikishi na mwafaka ya kufanyia kazi mabadiliko.
### Mkutano wa Uthibitishaji
Mkutano wa Uthibitishaji ulifanyika kati ya tarehe 23 na 24 Agosti 2016 katika Kituo cha Mafunzo cha MS cha Ushirikiano wa Maendeleo (TCDC), Arusha, Tanzania. Wajumbe 272 walihudhuria mkutano huo kutoka nchi 40 za Afrika pamoja na uwakilishi wa heshima wa Diaspora ya Afrika. Asilimia 51 ya wajumbe walikuwa wanawake na 60% walikuwa chini ya umri wa miaka 35. Mkutano huo kwa makusudi uliwaweka washiriki wake wote katika kiwango sawa na Dola za Marekani 397 zilichangia kwa hiari katika harakati hizo.
 Uzinduzi wa Africans Rising nchini Tanzania
### Tangu kuanzishwa kwetu mwezi Mei 2017
Tangu kuanzishwa kwetu Mei 2017, tumeendelea kukuza ufahamu wa kina wa haja ya kurekebisha harakati zetu dhidi ya kanuni za utawala wa ndani wa NGO ya kawaida. Mashauriano yetu yamefichua wasiwasi mkubwa kuelekea miundo ya jadi ya kisiasa, ushawishi wa mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali na hata kwa mashirika ya kijamii ya kiraia. Vijana wa Afrika wana hisia kubwa ya kujitenga na aina yoyote ya lebo na ni kazi yetu kuelewa maana ya Pan-Africanism kwa milenia. Uongozi wa kisiasa ambao haufanyi kazi kwa utaratibu umewafanya vijana wetu kudharau mustakabali wowote wa ushirikiano. Kwa hivyo, uthibitisho wa makubaliano kwamba Waafrika wanainuka lakini kwa masharti yao wenyewe na kwa sheria zisizo za kawaida.
 Timu ya TCDC ikisherehekea 25May 2017
## Nadharia ya Mabadiliko
### Maono Yetu
Vuguvugu linatazamia kwamba uharakati wa Afrika nzima, mshikamano na umoja wa madhumuni ya Watu wa Afrika utajenga mustakabali wanaotaka - haki ya haki, amani, utu na ustawi wa pamoja.
### Dhamira Yetu
Kufanya kazi na, kujenga, kuimarisha, kuunga mkono na kuinua harakati za Pan-African peoples ama za mitaa, kitaifa au kikanda, mapambano na harakati za mashinani kwa kuibua mashirika yaliyogatuliwa na mtandao unaowezeshwa 'katikati' kwa umoja, haki, amani, utu na ustawi wa pamoja. katika Afrika. Mtandao huu unawajibika kwa maeneo bunge na utakuwa na viwango vya juu zaidi vya maadili.
## KD 2.0
## Azimio la Kilimanjaro 2.0
##### Wajumbe walipitisha toleo lililorekebishwa la Azimio la Kilimanjaro siku ya mwisho baada ya mashauri mengi.
Wakati wa mikutano ya mikoa, wajumbe walitakiwa kuchangia maoni kuhusu nini kibadilishwe, kuondolewa au kuongezwa kwenye Azimio la Kilimanjaro. Au ikiwa inapaswa kubaki sawa. Maoni kutoka kwa wanachama yalikusanywa na kushirikiwa na timu ya ukaguzi wa Tamko la Kilimanjaro, ambayo ilifanya kazi ya kurekebisha Tamko la Kilimanjaro kulingana na matarajio ya wanachama baada ya miaka mitano ya kuwepo kwa Africans Rising. Hati iliyorekebishwa iliwasilishwa kwa Bunge zima tarehe 31 Agosti, 2022 kwa maoni na kupitishwa. Ilipitishwa kwa kauli moja kama ilivyorekebishwa, na hivyo kufanya Azimio la Kilimanjaro 2.0 kuwa hati mpya ya dira ya harakati.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)Documents
### [ The Kilimanjaro Declaration 2.0 ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
We, the citizens and descendants of Africa, as part of the Africans Rising Movement, are outraged by the centuries of oppression; we condemn the plunder of our natural and mineral resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity.
[ Soma zaidi " ](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
---
### [الأفارقة الصاعدون في الأخبار الأخبار](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/الأفارقة-الصاعدون-في-الأخبار-الأخبار/)
**Published:** June 26, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# الأفارقة الصاعدون في الأخبار الأخبار
# 2025ALW مميز وسائط
## تم تسجيل أكثر من 850 فعالية ونشاطًا ستقام في الفترة من 19 إلى 25 مايو 2025 في 54 دولة، ينظمها أعضاء منظمة Africans Rising في القارة الأفريقية وفي الشتات.
### CHILLING IN GHANA
المادة
[ قراءة > ](https://chillinginghana.net/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
### STARR FM
المادة
[ قراءة > ](https://starrfm.com.gh/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
### Kessben Online
المادة
[ قراءة > ](https://kessbenonline.com/2025/05/16/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
## News of the South
المادة
قراءة >
Muvi TV الأفارقة الصاعدون المنسق يتحدث خلال شروق الشمس الإفطار العرض حول المنطقة الاجتماع الإقليمي المنعقد في منطقة جنوب أفريقيا/ AAMA
[ مشاهدة هنا ](https://www.facebook.com/askmuvi/videos/777524987014518/)
TV
KBC Channel 1 تقوم منظمة Africans Rising بتوعية المجتمع بفوائد الحفاظ على البيئة للأجيال القادمة.
[ مشاهدة هنا ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dMBoB4gScNuE6-6sDg6NQXh1vesMSxJv/view)
TV
Canal 2 International مقابلة هاردي مع هنري كيجانغ من قناة 2 إنترناشونال تلفزيون
مشاهدة هنا
TV
---
### [Africans Rising dans l'actualité](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/africans-rising-dans-lactualite/)
**Published:** June 26, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Africans Rising dans l'actualité
# 2025ALW Médias vedettes
## Plus de 850 actions et activités ont été enregistrées pour se dérouler du 19 au 25 mai 2025 dans 54 pays, organisées par les membres d'Africans Rising tant sur le continent que dans la diaspora.
### CHILLING IN GHANA
ARTICLE
[ Lire > ](https://chillinginghana.net/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
### STARR FM
ARTICLE
[ LIRE > ](https://starrfm.com.gh/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
### Kessben Online
ARTICLE
[ LIRE > ](https://kessbenonline.com/2025/05/16/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
## News of the South
ARTICLE
LIRE >
Muvi TV Africains En pleine ascension Le coordinateur s'exprime lors du Sunrise Breakfast Show au sujet de la réunion régionale qui se tiendra en Afrique du Sud/ AAMA
[ Regarder ici ](https://www.facebook.com/askmuvi/videos/777524987014518/)
TV
KBC Channel 1 Africans Rising sensibilise la communauté aux avantages de la préservation de l'environnement pour les générations futures.
[ Regarder ici ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dMBoB4gScNuE6-6sDg6NQXh1vesMSxJv/view)
TV
Canal 2 International Interview de Hardi avec Henry Kejang de Canal 2 International TV
Regarder ici
TV
---
### [Africans Rising nas notícias](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/africans-rising-nas-noticias/)
**Published:** June 26, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Africans Rising nas notícias
# 2025ALW Em destaque Mídia
## Mais de 850 ações e atividades foram registradas para serem realizadas de 19 a 25 de maio de 2025. a8> lugar de 19 a 25 de maio de 2025 em 54 países, organizado por membros da Africans Rising tanto no continente e na diáspora.
### CHILLING IN GHANA
ARTIGO
[ Leia > ](https://chillinginghana.net/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
### STARR FM
ARTIGO
[ LEIA > ](https://starrfm.com.gh/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
### Kessben Online
ARTIGO
[ LEIA > ](https://kessbenonline.com/2025/05/16/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
## News of the South
ARTIGO
LEIA >
Muvi TV O co-coordenador da Africans Rising fala durante o programa Sunrise Breakfast Show sobre a reunião regional na região da África do Sul/AAMA
[ Assista aqui ](https://www.facebook.com/askmuvi/videos/777524987014518/)
TV
KBC Channel 1 Africans Rising yahamasisha jamii kuhusu manufaa ya kuhifadhi mazingira kwa ajili ya vizazi vijavyo
[ Assista aqui ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dMBoB4gScNuE6-6sDg6NQXh1vesMSxJv/view)
TV
Canal 2 International Entrevista de Hardi com Henry Kejang, do Canal 2 International TV
Assista aqui
TV
---
### [Waafrika Wanaibuka Katika Habari](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/waafrika-wanaibuka-katika-habari/)
**Published:** June 26, 2025
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Waafrika Wanaibuka Katika Habari
# 2025ALW Media Zilizoangaziwa
## Zaidi ya hatua na shughuli 850 zimesajiliwa kufanyika kuanzia tarehe 19 hadi 25 Mei 2025 katika nchi 54, zilizoandaliwa na wanachama wa Africans Rising katika bara na walioko nje ya nchi.
### KUBWA NA GHANA
MAKALA
[ Soma > ](https://chillinginghana.net/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
### STARR FM
MAKALA
[ SOMA > ](https://starrfm.com.gh/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
### Kessben Mtandaoni
MAKALA
[ SOMA > ](https://kessbenonline.com/2025/05/16/africa-liberation-week-2025-africans-rising-to-host-over-850-actions/)
## Habari za Kusini
MAKALA
SOMA >
Muvi TV Mratibu wa Africans Rising akiongea wakati wa Onyesho la Kiamsha kinywa la Sunrise kuhusu mkutano wa kikanda katika eneo la SA/ AAMA
[ Tazama hapa ](https://www.facebook.com/askmuvi/videos/777524987014518/)
TV
KBC Channel 1 Africans Rising yahamasisha jamii kuhusu manufaa ya kuhifadhi mazingira kwa ajili ya vijavyo
[ Tazama hapa ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dMBoB4gScNuE6-6sDg6NQXh1vesMSxJv/view)
TV
Mfereji wa 2 wa Kimataifa Mahojiano ya Hardi na Henry Kejang wa Canal 2 International TV
Tazama hapa
TV
---
### [البودكاست](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/البودكاست/)
**Published:** January 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# سلسلة البودكاست
بدأت حركتنا مؤخرًا سلسلة بودكاست لعرض القصص والنجاحات المذهلة التي حققها أعضاؤنا أفرادًا ومنظمات، ولدينا حاليًا 3 حلقات من سلسلة بودكاست “قصص من حركتنا” متاحة باللغات الإنجليزية والسواحيلية والعربية.
### نبض أوبونتو: كومي نايدو يتحدث عن النشاط السياسي والوحدة الأفريقية
انضم إلينا للحصول على الحلقة الأولى من سلسلة **The Ubuntu Pulse**، حيث يستضيف Ancel Langwa محادثات في a19> بالتفصيل مع **[كومي نايدو](https://www.kuminaidoo.net/)**، **بارزة في مجال حقوق الإنسان والعدالة البيئية وناشطة**. استكشف القوة التحويلية للعمل **الجماعي** ، روح التضامن القاري **العموم الأفريقي التضامن**، و الدور المحوري الذي يلعبه **القادة الشباب في تشكيل مستقبل** أفريقيا. استمعوا إلى قصص عن الصمود، الأمل و السعي السعي الدؤوب من أجل العدالة من جميع أنحاء القارة القارة. هذا الحوار الملهم يتحدى الوضع الراهن و يتصور أفريقيا متحدة تتحد a87> يتصور أفريقيا موحدة **أفريقيا**، لذا لا تفوتوا هذا!
[ مشاهدة هنا ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7UXtFTo2s4&t=175s)
## قصص من حركتنا
### احصل على إرشادات التحفيز
[ انقر هنا ](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising)
[\#AfricansRising -](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") [قصص من حركتنا الحلقة 4 - حوار مع إيباه](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/edited-podcast-epah-final "قصص من حركتنا الحلقة 4 - حوار مع إباح")
قصص من حركتنا الحلقة 4 – حوار مع إباح
[\#AfricansRising -](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") [قصص من حراكنا الحلقة 3: محادثة مع زهر (عربي)](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/stories-from-our-movement-a-conversation-with-zahr "قصص من حركتنا الحلقة 3: حوار مع زهر (عربي)")
قصص من حركتنا الحلقة 3: محادثة مع زهر (بالعربي)
[\#AfricansRising -](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") [قصص من حركتنا الحلقة 2- حوار مع مبادرة ماثاري للسلام في كينيا (السواحيلية)](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/stories-from-our-movement-a-conversation-with-the-mathare-peace-initiative-in-kenyaswahili "حكايات من حركتنا الحلقة 2- حوار مع مبادرة ماثاري للسلام في كينيا (السواحيلية)")
الحلقة 2- محادثة مع مبادرة ماثاري للسلام في كينيا (السواحيلية)
## كلمة فوق
Africans Rising
[\#AfricansRising -](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") [كلمة لأعلى #AfricansRising #AfricansRising](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/sets/word-up-africansrising "كلمة لأعلى #AfricansRising#AfricansRising")
## 25مايو
حب واحد أفريقيا
[\#أفارقة ينهضون -](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") [25 مايو ون لوف أفريكا](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/sets/25may-one-love-africa "25 مايو ون لوف أفريكا")
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### [Podcast](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/podcast/)
**Published:** January 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Série de podcasts
Notre mouvement a récemment lancé une série de podcasts pour présenter les histoires et les succès de nos membres individuels et organisationnels. 3 épisodes de la série de podcasts “Histoires de notre mouvement” sont actuellement disponibles en anglais, en swahili et en arabe.
### The Ubuntu Pulse : Kumi Naidoo sur l'Activisme et l'Unité Africaine.
Rejoignez-nous pour le premier épisode de **The Ubuntu Pulse**, dans lequel l’animateur Ancel Langwa s’entretient en profondeur avec **[Kumi Naidoo](https://www.kuminaidoo.net/)**, un **éminent militant des droits de l’homme et de la justice environnementale militant**. Explorez le pouvoir transformateur de l’action collective de l’action collective **de l’action collective**, l’ esprit de **la solidarité panafricaine solidarité**, et le rôle central rôle des **jeunes dirigeants dans façonner l’avenir de l’Afrique. Écoutez les récits de résilience, d’espoir et la recherche inlassable de justice à travers toutes les régions du continent. Ce dialogue inspirant remet en question le statu quo et envisage une Afrique unie **Africa**, alors ne le manquez pas !**
[ Regarder ici ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7UXtFTo2s4&t=175s)
## Histoires de notre mouvement
### Obtenez des conseils sur la motivation
[ Cliquez ici ](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising)
[\#AfricansRising](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") - [Stories From Our Movement Ep 4 - Conversation avec Epah](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/edited-podcast-epah-final "Histoires de notre mouvement Ep 4 - Conversation avec Epah")
Histoires de notre mouvement Ep 4 – Conversation avec Epah
[\#AfricansRising](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") - [Stories From Our Movement Ep 3 : Une conversation avec Zahr (ARABE)](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/stories-from-our-movement-a-conversation-with-zahr "Stories From Our Movement Ep 3: A conversation with Zahr (ARABIC)")
Histoires de notre mouvement Ep 3 : Une conversation avec Zahr (arabe)
[\#AfricansRising](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") - [Stories From Our Movement Ep 2- Une conversation avec l'initiative de paix de Mathare au Kenya (Swahili)](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/stories-from-our-movement-a-conversation-with-the-mathare-peace-initiative-in-kenyaswahili "Histoires de notre mouvement Ep 2- Conversation avec l'initiative de paix de Mathare au Kenya (Swahili)")
Ep 2- Conversation avec l’initiative de paix de Mathare au Kenya (Swahili)
## Word Up
Africans Rising
[\#AfricansRising](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") - [Word Up #AfricansRising](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/sets/word-up-africansrising "Parole d'honneur #AfricansRising")
## 25 mai
Un seul amour: l’Afrique
[\#AfricansRising](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising "#AfricansRising") - [25mai One Love Africa](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising/sets/25may-one-love-africa "25May One Love Africa")
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### [Podcast](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/podcast/)
**Published:** January 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Mfululizo wa Podcast
Harakati zetu hivi majuzi zilianza mfululizo wa podikasti ili kuangazia hadithi za kustaajabisha na mafanikio ya wanachama wetu binafsi na wa shirika. Kwa sasa tuna vipindi 3 vya mfululizo wa podikasti za “Hadithi kutoka kwa Harakati zetu” zinazopatikana katika Kiingereza, Kiswahili na Kiarabu.
### Ubuntu Pulse: Kumi Naidoo kuhusu Uanaharakati na Umoja wa Afrika
Jiunge nasi kwa kipindi cha kwanza cha **The Ubuntu Pulse** , ambapo mtangazaji Ancel Langwa anazungumza kwa kina na **[Kumi Naidoo](https://www.kuminaidoo.net/)** , **mwanaharakati mashuhuri wa haki za binadamu na mazingira** . Chunguza nguvu ya mageuzi ya **hatua za pamoja** , moyo wa **mshikamano wa Pan-African** , na jukumu muhimu la **viongozi vijana katika kuunda mustakabali wa Afrika** . Sikiliza hadithi za uthabiti, matumaini na ufuatiliaji wa haki bila kuchoka kutoka katika bara zima. Mazungumzo haya ya kusisimua yanapinga hali ilivyo sasa na yanatazamia kuwa na **Afrika** iliyoungana, kwa hivyo usiikose!
[ Tazama hapa ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7UXtFTo2s4&t=175s)
## Hadithi kutoka kwa Harakati zetu
### Pata mwongozo wa motisha
[ Bofya hapa ](https://soundcloud.com/africans_rising)
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## Neno Juu
Waafrika Kuongezeka
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## 25 Mei
One love Africa
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### [Podcast](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/podcast/)
**Published:** January 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Série Podcast
O nosso movimento recentemente iniciou uma série de podcasts para apresentar as a7> incríveis histórias e sucessos dos nossos membros individuais e organizacionais. Nós atualmente temos 3 episódios de do “Histórias do nosso Movimento” podcast disponível em inglês, suaíli e árabe.
### O Ubuntu Pulse: Kumi Naidoo sobre Ativismo e Unidade Africana Unidade Africana
Junte-se a nós para o primeiro episódio de **The Ubuntu Pulse**, no qual o apresentador Ancel Langwa conversa em profundidade com **[Kumi Naidoo](https://www.kuminaidoo.net/)**, uma **proeminente ativista dos direitos humanos e da justiça ambiental campaigner**. Explore o poder transformador da ação coletiva **coletiva ação**, o espírito da **solidariedade pan-africana solidariedade**, e o papel fundamental dos **jovens líderes na a56> moldar o futuro de** África. Ouça histórias de resiliência, esperança e a incansável busca pela justiça de todo o continente. Este inspirador diálogo desafia o status quo e visão de uma África unida **África**, por isso não perca isso!
[ Assista aqui ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7UXtFTo2s4&t=175s)
## Histórias do nosso Movimento
### Obtenha a motivação orientação
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Ep 2- Uma Conversa com a Mathare Peace Initiative no Quénia (Suaíli)
## Palavra Em ascensão
Africans Rising
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## 25 de maio
Um amor África
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### [Constitution](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/test-constitution/)
**Published:** August 21, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Constitution
## PREAMBULE
Africans Rising trouve son fondement dans la [déclaration du Kilimandjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/passer-a-laction/la-declaration-du-kilimandjaro/), qui stipule que
1. L’Afrique est un continent riche et ses richesses appartiennent à tous ses habitants. Nous nous engageons à lutter pour une justice économique assortie d’un développement sociopolitique.
2. Les Africains ont un héritage diversifié, riche et puissant qui est important pour nous guérir et réparer les dommages causés par le néolibéralisme à notre humanité et à notre environnement. Le fait d’être Africains et d’adhérer à des philosophies africaines telles que l'”Ubuntu” est une source de fierté pour nous.
3. La jeunesse et les femmes africaines constituent une base essentielle pour la réussite de notre continent et doivent jouer un rôle central dans la construction de l’Afrique que nous voulons pour l’ **unité, la justice, la paix et la dignité.** Nous nous engageons à établir un dialogue intergénérationnel et une collaboration stratégique avec nos aînés pour faire avancer une vision commune.
4. La diaspora africaine, qu’elle ait été déplacée par l’esclavage et le colonialisme ou qu’elle fasse partie des migrations modernes provoquées par des facteurs politiques, économiques et climatiques, fait partie de l’histoire et de l’avenir de l’Afrique. Nous nous engageons à faire en sorte que leur réservoir de connaissances, de compétences, de ressources et de passion contribue à faire progresser l’Afrique.
5. Nous nous engageons en faveur d’un avenir décentralisé et centré sur les personnes, qui renforcera le soutien et la solidarité en faveur des luttes locales et plongera notre activisme dans la construction de mouvements sociaux à partir de la base.
6. Nous nous engageons à construire un mouvement populaire qui rende des comptes aux personnes que nous représentons.
## ARTICLE 1: NAME
L’organisation est connue et appelée **Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity** (en abrégé : Africans Rising), et est ci-après dénommée “le Mouvement”.
## ARTICLE 2: VALUES, VISION, MISSION, OBJECTIVES
**Déclaration de valeurs**
- La **justice**: La réalisation des droits, l’équité, la dignité et le respect.
- **Panafricain** : L’intégrité, l’unité et la valeur et la contribution uniques des Africains sur le continent et au-delà.
- **Solidarité** : Action et soutien solidaires fondés sur des valeurs et une finalité partagées.
- **Courage de conviction – activisme** : L’impératif d’agir sans crainte des défis et de l’échec.
- **Démocratique** : Un engagement pour une participation, un débat et des différences inclusifs, diversifiés et ouverts.
- **Espoir** : La croyance que l’action des gens peut et apportera le changement nécessaire.
**Déclaration de vision**
Le Mouvement envisage l’activisme, la solidarité et l’unité d’objectif des peuples d’Afrique pour construire l’avenir qu’ils souhaitent – un droit à la justice, à la paix, à la dignité et à une prospérité partagée.
**Déclaration de mission** La mission des mouvements est de travailler avec et de construire, de renforcer, de soutenir et d’exploiter les mouvements populaires panafricains de luttes et de mouvements locaux*(les plus proches de la circonscription et de la question – ainsi, même les mouvements nationaux ou régionaux peuvent être locaux*) et de base*(auto-organisation et appropriation directe de la circonscription affectée par la question*) en engendrant des agences décentralisées avec un réseau “central” pour la justice, la paix, la dignité et la prospérité partagée en Afrique, qui est responsable devant les circonscriptions et qui aura les normes les plus élevées de comportement éthique.
**Objectifs** Les objectifs du Mouvement sont les suivants :
- Permettre, amplifier, intensifier et tirer parti des luttes et des mouvements locaux et populaires
- Plaider, faire campagne et entreprendre des actions de solidarité et d’activisme
- Construire des coalitions, des alliances, des réseaux à travers les territoires (local-continental-mondial) et à travers les diversités (enjeux et circonscriptions)
- Développer et partager des connaissances et des innovations pour un activisme et des mouvements efficaces et le développement du leadership
- Renforcer les capacités des luttes et mouvements locaux et de base
- Mobiliser les gens pour qu’ils contribuent (temps, talent, action ou fonds) aux luttes et aux mouvements d’Africans Rising.
**Champ d’action** Le travail d’Africans Rising englobera et s’engagera dans une diversité de questions et de groupes conformément à sa vision, à ses buts et à ses objectifs, mais tout son travail cherchera à contribuer aux objectifs suivants
1. Élargir l’espace pour l’action civique et politique
2. Lutte pour les droits et libertés des femmes dans toute la société
3. Focus sur le droit à l’équité et à la dignité
4. Bonne gouvernance démocratique et sans corruption
5. Promouvoir la justice climatique et environnementale.
## ARTICLE 3 : PORTÉE GÉOPOLITIQUE
Le Mouvement existe pour travailler dans et sur l’ensemble du continent africain. Conformément à sa valeur et à sa politique de panafricanisme, le mouvement ne sera pas divisé en divisions nationales ou territoriales et n’acquerra pas un modèle fédéral. Cette approche transnationale et panafricaine, au-delà des frontières nationales ou régionales, est au cœur de l’organisation et du fonctionnement du Mouvement.
Même s’il est enregistré dans une juridiction nationale, le Mouvement exercera le droit de travailler n’importe où et partout sur le continent africain.
## ARTICLE 4: MEMBERSHIP
**4.1.** Toute lutte ou mouvement local ou populaire, formel (entité légale enregistrée) ou non formel (non enregistré légalement), toute organisation ou tout militant individuel qui souscrit aux valeurs, à la vision, à la mission et aux objectifs du mouvement peut s’affilier à ce dernier en tant que membre.
**4.2.** Africans Rising aura les deux types de membres suivants :
**4.2.1. Affiliés**: Les luttes ou mouvements locaux et populaires formellement organisés ou légalement enregistrés ou informellement organisés mais non formellement enregistrés (y compris les entités de la diaspora basées en dehors du continent) peuvent devenir affiliés au Mouvement à l’issue d’une procédure en bonne et due forme comprenant la candidature des candidats, l’approbation par les affiliés pairs et l’approbation finale par le Collectif de coordination. Les affiliés, y compris les luttes et les mouvements de la diaspora pour l’Afrique, peuvent être organisés au niveau local ou national, ou régional ou continental, et il peut y avoir plus d’un affilié de n’importe quelle zone géographique ou géopolitique. Les membres affiliés auront tous les droits et privilèges d’un membre, y compris le droit de vote dans la prise de décision sur les questions liées aux fonctions du Collectif des membres, comme indiqué à l’article 5.1. Il y aura un vote pondéré pour les membres affiliés sur la base du nombre de leurs membres lors de l’élection des collectifs de coordination.
**4.2.2. Associés**: Les Africains, y compris dans la diaspora, les militants individuels et les partisans du Mouvement peuvent être associés du Mouvement selon une procédure régulière, impliquant la candidature des candidats, l’approbation par les pairs affiliés et associés et l’approbation finale par le collectif de coordination. Les membres associés auront le droit de vote et tous les autres droits et privilèges d’un membre. Les membres associés auront le droit d’exprimer un avis (article 8.7) sur toutes les questions liées aux fonctions du Collectif des membres.
**4.3.** Les noms et numéros actuels et exacts des membres à tout moment seront publiés de manière transparente et claire sur le site Web public du Mouvement.
## ARTICLE 5: STRUCTURE OF THE MOVEMENT
**5.1.** Le Mouvement disposera des trois structures ou formations statutaires et permanentes suivantes. Le Mouvement peut également former d’autres structures spécifiques au temps et aux tâches dans le cadre plus large des trois structures ou formations suivantes.
5.1. Collectif des membres
5.2. Collectif de coordination
5.3. Comité des candidatures.
**5.2. Collectif des membres :** Les membres du Mouvement tels que décrits à l’article 4 constitueront collectivement le Collectif des membres du Mouvement. Le Collectif des Membres n’est organisé en aucune structure fixe et ne nécessitera pas de réunions collectives physiques pour délibérer et décider des questions. Le Collectif des Membres a les cinq fonctions suivantes :
**5.2.1.** Les collectifs membres délèguent les pouvoirs aux collectifs de coordination pour déterminer et, le cas échéant, approuver la modification des statuts, mais les 2/3 du collectif doivent être présents pour que la modification soit effectuée.
**5.2.2.** Les membres collectifs délèguent des pouvoirs aux collectifs de coordination déterminent et, si nécessaire, modifient les positions politiques et politiques directrices de haut niveau sur les questions intéressant le Mouvement
**5.2.3.** Élire le collectif de coordination et le collectif de coordination et révoquer le collectif de coordination dans son ensemble
**5.1.4.** Les collectifs membres délèguent le pouvoir aux collectifs de coordination d’élire le Comité des nominations
**5.1.5.** Dissoudre le mouvement.
**5.3. Collectif coordinateur :** Le Collectif de Coordination est un comité élu avec les responsabilités globales de la supervision et de la gouvernance de la coordination et de la mise en œuvre des stratégies, plans et activités du Mouvement.
**5.3.1.** Le collectif de coordination est composé d’un minimum de sept (7) et d’un maximum de treize (13) personnes élues par le collectif des membres. Le processus électoral est décrit à l’article 8.
**5.3.2.** Le collectif de coordination doit toujours compter au moins 50% de femmes. Au moins 50 % du nombre total de membres du collectif de coordination doivent être des jeunes âgés de 18 à 35 ans inclus.
**5.3.4.** Les membres des collectifs de coordination auront un maximum de deux mandats de deux ans, après quoi les candidats devront prendre une pause d’au moins deux ans avant d’être éligibles pour un nouveau mandat.
**5.3.5.** Le collectif de coordination a les fonctions suivantes :
1. Fournir des propositions sur les positions politiques de haut niveau et les orientations politiques pour le vote par le collectif des membres
2. Assurer l’intendance mondiale du Mouvement telle que déléguée par le Collectif des membres et conformément aux Statuts
3. Superviser le développement, la mise en œuvre, le suivi, l’évaluation et l’apprentissage des stratégies, plans, finances et audits du Mouvement
4. Veiller à la protection de la réputation et des ressources du Mouvement
5. Établir un secrétariat de coordination et nommer et, si nécessaire, révoquer le ou les coordonnateurs du secrétariat et superviser le travail et les opérations du secrétariat
6. Organiser le vote du Collectif des Membres pour des questions autres que les élections qui relèvent de la responsabilité du Comité des Nominations
7. Surveiller la conformité de toutes les sections et parties du Mouvement conformément aux dispositions du présent Statut et aux décisions du Conseil
8. Proposer et rédiger les modifications nécessaires des statuts directeurs pour approbation par le collectif des membres.
9. Fournir des rapports au Collectif des membres sur l’état et les progrès du mouvement ainsi que sur le travail et la performance du Conseil et du Secrétariat.
**5.4. Comité des candidatures**:
**5.4.1.** Le premier objectif du comité des candidatures est de superviser le processus de nomination et d’élection des candidats aux postes de président, de trésorier et de membres du collectif de coordination, en veillant à ce que la composition soit la meilleure possible, avec les aptitudes et les compétences appropriées, ainsi que la diversité et l’équilibre entre les régions, les sexes et les âges.
**5.4.2.** Le deuxième objectif du comité des candidatures est de superviser le processus de nomination et de formation du panel consultatif.
**5.4.3.** Le troisième objectif du Comité des Nominations est d’approuver le Manuel de Gouvernance contenant les détails du processus, des règles ou des règlements – dans le cadre général de ce Statut que le Collectif de Coordination développera et proposera.
- Le comité des candidatures est composé de neuf membres. Les membres comprendront les éléments suivants :
- Trois membres sont issus des participants à la conférence de validation d’Arusha, où la déclaration du Kilimandjaro, la charte fondatrice d’Africans Rising, a été élaborée et adoptée.
- Trois membres sont choisis parmi l’ensemble des membres.
- Trois membres seront choisis parmi les membres fondateurs du Groupe de travail intérimaire qui n’ont manifesté aucun intérêt à occuper un poste élu dans le mouvement.
- La composition du comité des nominations doit refléter un équilibre entre les sexes de 40 à %-60% , élus par et responsable devant le collectif des membres, pour un mandat de deux ans jusqu’à un maximum de deux mandats.
**5.4.9.** Les membres élus du Comité des candidatures éliront le président selon un processus approuvé à l’unanimité par tous les membres du Comité des candidatures.
## ARTICLE 6: PAN-AFRICAN SECRETARIAT
**6.1.** Le Secrétariat panafricain est une unité de coordination et de gestion du Mouvement composée d’employés rémunérés et non rémunérés, de stagiaires et de volontaires. Le Secrétariat et son personnel, les stagiaires et les bénévoles peuvent être dispersés et répartis sur plusieurs sites mais fonctionneront comme une seule organisation unitaire dirigée par le Coordinateur du Secrétariat ou les Co-coordinateurs du Secrétariat nommés par le Collectif de Coordination.
**6.2. Les principales fonctions du Secrétariat sont de**:
1. Soutenir, permettre, coordonner et mettre en œuvre le travail et le fonctionnement du Mouvement
2. Soutenir et permettre le fonctionnement du Collectif des Membres, du Collectif de Coordination, du Comité des Nominations et mettre en œuvre leurs décisions et directives
3. Collecter des fonds; analyser les « points chauds » pour le travail du Mouvement ; et assurer la croissance et le développement du Mouvement
4. Communiquer, convoquer et renforcer les capacités des membres et du Mouvement conformément à la stratégie, aux plans opérationnels et au budget approuvés par le Collectif de Coordination.
5. Exécuter toute autre fonction selon les instructions du collectif de coordination.
## ARTICLE 7: ELECTIONS AND VOTING
**7.1.** Des élections auront lieu pour les postes de président du collectif de coordination, de trésorier et de membres et de membres du comité de nomination lors de la réunion inaugurale. Les membres du comité de coordination éliront le président et le trésorier parmi leurs membres.
**7.2.** Tout Africain engagé dans le mouvement et l’activisme et n’occupant aucune fonction officielle au sein de la structure politique d’un parti ou d’une organisation internationale non africaine pourra se présenter à l’élection.
**7.3.** Suite à l’invitation du Comité des nominations, toute personne parmi les membres (affiliés ou associés) du Mouvement pourra proposer son nom ou celui d’autres adultes éligibles consentants à n’importe quel poste au sein de la structure du Mouvement.
**7.4.** Des élections seront organisées pour garantir la composition du collectif de coordination et du comité des candidatures avec des membres et des fonctionnaires compétents et avec un équilibre entre les sexes, les générations (en particulier les jeunes) et les qualifications/compétence.
**7.5.** Le comité des candidatures, élu par le collectif des membres, est responsable de l’ensemble des élections. Le Comité des candidatures peut engager une agence ou une organisation externe spécialisée pour aider le Comité des candidatures à mener à bien l’ensemble du processus des élections et du vote, y compris la préparation, l’invitation à candidature, le partage d’informations, les activités éducatives, l’élection proprement dite, le dépouillement des bulletins de vote et l’annonce des résultat final.
**7.6.** Le collectif de coordination élu par le collectif des membres a la responsabilité générale du vote du collectif des membres sur les questions autres que les élections. Le Collectif de Coordination peut engager une agence ou une organisation externe spécialisée pour aider à développer un processus de vote approprié du début à la fin ou seulement une partie spécifique du processus, afin d’assurer l’exactitude et l’impartialité.
**7.7.** Le vote ou l’élection au sein du Collectif de coordination, si nécessaire, sera effectué par le Collectif de coordination lui-même selon les processus et les normes approuvés par lui-même.
**7.8.** Avant tout vote des membres affiliés du Collectif des membres, tous les membres associés seront invités à exprimer leurs opinions sur les questions sur lesquelles les membres affiliés voteront. Les opinions des membres associés sur la question seront partagées de manière transparente avec l’ensemble du collectif des membres avant de voter sur la question.
**7.9.** Toutes les décisions seront prises à la majorité simple des voix, à l’exception de l’approbation ou de la modification des présents Statuts ; la révocation du Collectif de Coordination dans son ensemble et la dissolution du Mouvement qui nécessitera toujours au moins une majorité des deux tiers des voix.
**7.10.** Le quorum standard requis pour toute élection ou vote sera de 51 % de participation.
**7.11.** Un système de vote et d’élection électronique sera utilisé à la place des réunions physiques si nécessaire, et pour assurer une participation maximale au processus.
**7.12.** Le processus et les normes d’élection et de vote seront développés, le cas échéant, par le Comité des nominations et le Collectif de coordination, conformément à leurs fonctions et à leur autorité, et seront publiés et communiqués de manière transparente à tous les membres du Mouvement.
## ARTICLE 8: GOVERNANCE MANUAL
**8.1.** Le Mouvement élaborera d’autres règles, règlements, processus et normes de haut niveau pour sa bonne gouvernance démocratique, conformément au présent statut.
**8.2.** Le manuel de gouvernance doit être approuvé par le comité des nominations.
**8.3.** Le Manuel de Gouvernance et le Statut seront partagés de manière transparente sur le site Internet public du Mouvement.
## ARTICLE 9: DISSOLUTION
**9.1.** Le collectif des membres peut dissoudre le mouvement à tout moment, pour quelque raison que ce soit, à la majorité des deux tiers des membres affiliés.
**9.2.** La résolution de destitution décrira également clairement comment la dissolution du Mouvement aura lieu et comment tout actif du Mouvement sera aliéné.
## ARTICLE 10 : RATIFICATION - EFFET - DATE - TRANSITION
**10.1.** Ce statut sera approuvé par l’actuel Groupe de travail intérimaire (IWG) du Mouvement et sera utilisé dans le cadre de la demande d’enregistrement légal du Mouvement en Gambie conformément à la Loi sur les sociétés de 2013.
**10.2.** Le groupe de travail intérimaire élira un collectif de coordination intérimaire
**10.3** . Le mandat du Groupe de travail intérimaire prendra fin après l’élection des collectifs de coordination
**10.4.** Dans les 180 jours suivant le jour de l’enregistrement formel et de l’existence légale du mouvement, le comité de coordination intérimaire diffusera et publiera dans toute la mesure du possible une invitation publique aux luttes et mouvements locaux et de base ainsi qu’aux activistes à devenir membres du mouvement et à se porter candidats au comité des nominations et au collectif de coordination.
**10.5.** Le Comité de Coordination engagera une institution indépendante compétente et crédible pour conduire de manière indépendante et libre l’ensemble du processus de la première élection du Comité des Nominations et du Collectif de Coordination, dans l’année même de l’enregistrement formel et de l’existence légale du Mouvement et au plus tard le31 décembre 2018.
---
### [Constituição de testes](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/constituicao-de-testes/)
**Published:** August 21, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Constitution
## PREAMBLE
Africans Rising has its roots in the Kilimanjaro Declaration which states:
1. Africa is a rich continent. That wealth belongs to all our People, not to a narrow political and economic elite. We need to fight for economic development that is just and embraces social inclusion and environmental care. We have a right to the ‘better life’ our governments have promised.
2. Africans have a diverse, rich and powerful heritage that is important to heal ourselves and repair the damage done by neoliberalism to our humanity and environment. Being African, embracing the philosophy of *Ubuntu* should be a source of our pride.
3. African Youth are a critical foundation for building success in our continent and must play a central role in building Africans Rising.
4. Africa’s Diaspora, whether displaced through slavery and colonialism or part of modern-day migration, are part of Africa’s history and future. They are a reservoir of skills, resources, and passion that must be harnessed and integrated into our movement.
5. We are committed to a decentralised, citizen-owned future that will build support and solidarity for local struggles, empower local leadership and immerse our activists in grassroots work of building social movements from below and beyond borders.
6. We are committed to building a citizens’ movement that is accountable to the constituencies we represent and enforcing the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
## ARTICLE 1: NAME
The organisation shall be known as and called **Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity** (short form shall be Africans Rising), and is hereinafter referred to as “the Movement”.
## ARTICLE 2: VALUES, VISION, MISSION, OBJECTIVES
**Values Statement**
- **Justice**: The realisation of rights, fairness, dignity and respect.
- **Pan African**: The integrity, unity and unique value and contribution of Africans in the continent and beyond.
- **Solidarity**: United action and support based on shared values and purpose.
- **Courage of conviction – activism**: The imperative to act without fear of challenges and failure.
- **Democratic**: A commitment to inclusive, diverse and open participation, debate and differences.
- **Hope**: The belief that peoples’ action can and will bring needed change.
**Vision Statement**
The Movement envisions Africa-wide activism, solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the future they want – a right to justice, peace, dignity and shared prosperity.
**Mission Statement** The mission of the movements is to work with and build, strengthen, support and leverage Pan African peoples movement of local (*closest proximity to constituency and issue− thus even national or regional can be local*) and grassroots (*self-organised and direct ownership of the constituency affected by the issue*) struggles and movements by engendering decentralised agencies with a ‘centrally’ enabled network for justice, peace, dignity and shared prosperity in Africa, that is accountable to the constituencies and will have the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
**Objectives** The objectives of the Movement are to:
- Enable, amplify, scale up and leverage local and grassroots struggles and movements
- Advocate, campaign and undertake solidarity actions and activism
- Build coalitions, alliances, networks across territories (local-continental-global) and across diversities (issues and constituencies)
- Develop and share knowledge and innovations for effective activism and movements and leadership development
- Build capacity of local and grassroots struggles and movements
- Mobilise people to contribute (time, talent, action, or fund) to Africans Rising struggles and movements.
**Scope of Work** Africans Rising work will embrace and engage with diversity of issues and constituencies in line with its vision, goals and objectives but all its work will seek to contribute to:
1. Expand space for civic and political action
2. Fight for women’s rights and freedoms across society
3. Focus on the right to Equity and Dignity
4. Good democratic and corruption free governance
5. Promote climate and environmental justice.
## ARTICLE 3: GEOPOLITICAL SCOPE
The Movement exists to work in and about the whole of the continent of Africa. Consistent with its Pan-Africanism value and politics, the movement will not be divided into national or territorial divisions and will not acquire a federal model. This transnational and Pan-African approach, beyond the national or regional borders, is central to the organisation and workings of the Movement.
Even though registered in one national jurisdiction, the Movement will exercise the right to work anywhere and everywhere in the African continent.
## ARTICLE 4: MEMBERSHIP
**4.1.** Any formal (legal registered entity) or non-formal (not legally registered) local and grassroots struggle or movement, organisation or individual activists who subscribe to the Movement’s values, vision and mission, and objectives can be affiliated with the Movement as a member.
**4.2.** Africans Rising will have the following two kinds of membership:
**4.2.1. Affiliates**: Formally organised or legally registered or informally organised but not formally registered local and grassroots struggle or movement (including diaspora entities based outside the continent) can become an Affiliate of the Movement through a due process involving application by the candidates, endorsement by peer Affiliates and final approval by the Coordinating Collective. Affiliates, including diaspora struggles and movements for Africa, can be those organized at local or national, or regional or continental level, and there can more than one Affiliate from any one geographical or geopolitical area. Affiliate members will have all the rights and privileges of a member, including voting rights in decision-making on matters related to the functions of the Members’ Collective as outlined in Article 5.1. There will be a weighted vote for affiliate members base on the number of their members in the election of the coordinating collectives.
**4.2.2. Associates**: Africans, including in the diaspora, individual activists and supporters of the Movement can be Associates of the Movement through a due process, involving application by the candidates, endorsement by peer Affiliates and Associates and final approval by the Coordinating Collective. Associate members will have voting rights and all other rights and privileges of a member. Associate members will have the right to voice an opinion (Article 8.7) on all matters related to the functions of the Members’ Collective.
**4.3.** The current and accurate names and numbers of the membership at any point will be transparently and clearly published on the public website of the Movement.
## ARTICLE 5: STRUCTURE OF THE MOVEMENT
**5.1.** The Movement will have the following three statutory and standing structures or formations. The Movement may also form other time- and task-specific structures within the broader framework of the following three structures or formations.
5.1. Members Collective
5.2. Coordinating Collective
5.3. Nominations Committee.
**5.2. Members Collective:** Members of the Movement as described in Article 4 collectively will be the Members Collective of the Movement. The Members Collective is not organized into any fixed structure and will not require physical collective meetings to deliberate and decide on matters. The Members Collective has the following five functions:
**5.2.1.** Members Collectives shall delegate powers to the coordinating collectives to determine and, as necessary approve the amendment of the Statute but 2/3 of the collective must be present for amendment to be effected.
**5.2.2.** Members Collectives shall delegate powers to coordinating collectives determine and, as necessary, amend, high-level guiding political positions and policies on issues of concern to the Movement
**5.2.3.** Elect Coordinating Collective and Coordinating Collective and dismiss Coordinating Collective as a whole
**5.1.4.** Members collectives shall delegate power to coordinating collectives to elect Nominations Committee
**5.1.5.** Dissolve the Movement.
**5.3. Coordinating Collective:** The Coordinating Collective is an elected committee with the overall responsibilities for the oversight and governance of the coordination and implementation of the Movement’s strategies, plans and activities.
**5.3.1.**The Coordinating Collective is composed of a minimum of seven (7) and a maximum of thirteen (13) individuals elected by the Members Collective. The election process is described in Article 8.
**5.3.2.**The Coordinating Collective must always at any point in time have at least 50% women members. At least 50% of the total number of members of the Coordinating Collective must be youth between the ages of 18-35, inclusive.
**5.3.4.** The Members of the Coordinating Collectives will have a maximum of two terms of two years, after which the candidates must take at least two years break before being eligible for a new term.
**5.3.5.**The Coordinating Collective has the following functions:
1. To provide proposals about high-level political positions and policy guidelines for voting by the Members Collective
2. To provide global stewardship of the Movement as delegated by the Members Collective and in line with the Statute
3. To oversee the development, implementations, monitoring, evaluation and learning of the Movement’s strategies, plans, finances and audits
4. To oversee the protection of the Movement’s reputation and resources
5. To establish a Coordinating Secretariat and to appoint, and, as necessary, dismissthe Secretariat Coordinator or Co-coordinators and oversee the work and operations of the Secretariat
6. To organize voting of the Membership Collective for matters other than elections which is the responsibility of the Nominations Committee
7. To monitor compliance of all sections and parts of the Movement in line with the provisions of this Statute and the decisions of the Council
8. To propose and draft necessary amendments of the Governing Statute for approval by the Members Collective.
9. To provide reports to the Members Collective on the state and progress of the movement as well as on the work and performance of the Board and the Secretariat.
**5.4. Nominations Committee**:
**5.4.1**The first purpose of the Nominations Committee is to oversee the process of nomination and election of the candidates for Chair, Treasurer and members of the Coordinating Collective, ensuring the best composition of appropriate skills, competencies, and regional, gender and age diversity and balance.
**5.4.2**The second purpose of the Nominations Committee is to oversee the process of nomination and formation of the Advisory Panel.
**5.4.3.** The third purpose of the Nominations Committee is to approve the Governance Manual containing details of the process, rules or regulations -within the overall framework of this Statute that the Co-ordinating Collective will develop and propose.
- The Nominations Committee is composed of Nine members. The membership shall comprise the following –:
- Three members shall be from the attendants of the Validation Conference in Arusha where the Kilimanjaro Declaration, the Africans Rising Founding Charter was developed and adopted.
- Three members shall be drawn from the general membership.
- Three members shall be drawn from the founding Interim Working Group members who have expressed no interest in holding any elected office in the movement.
- The membership of Nominations Committee shall reflect a gender balance of 40%-60%, elected by and accountable to the Members Collective, for a two-year term to a maximum of two terms.
**5.4.9.** The elected members of the Nominations Committee will elect the chairperson through a process unanimously agreed by all members of the Nominations Committee.
## ARTICLE 6: PAN-AFRICAN SECRETARIAT
**6.1.**The Pan-African Secretariat is a coordination and management unit of the Movement composed of paid and unpaid staff, interns and volunteers. The Secretariat and its staff, interns and volunteers may be dispersed and multi-located but will work as one unitary organisation headed by the Secretariat Coordinator or Secretariat Co-coordinators appointed by the Coordinating Collective.
**6.2. The main functions of the Secretariat are to**:
1. Support, enable, co-ordinate and implement the work and functioning of the Movement
2. Support and enable functioning of the Membership Collective, Coordinating Collective, Nominations Committee and implement their decisions and directive
3. Raise funds; scan ‘hot spots’ for the Movement’s work; and ensure growth and development of the Movement
4. Communicate, convene and build capacity of the members and the Movement in accordance with the strategy, operational plans and budget approved by the Coordinating Collective.
5. Carry out any other functions as instructed by the Coordinating Collective.
## ARTICLE 7: ELECTIONS AND VOTING
**7.1.** Elections will be held for the positions of Coordinating Collective Chair, Treasurer and members and the Nomination Committee members at the inaugural meeting. Members of the Coordinating Committee shall elect the Chair and Treasurer from their membership.
**7.2.**Any African engaged with movement and activism who is not holding any official position in the party-political structure or any non-African international organisations will be eligible to stand for election.
**7.3.**Following the invitation from the Nominations Committee anyone from among the Members (Affiliates or Associates) of the Movement will be entitled to nominate their names or other consenting eligible adults’ name for any position in the structure of the Movement.
**7.4.**Elections will be held to ensure the composition of the Co-ordinating Collective and Nominations Committee with competent members and officials and with gender, generation (focused on youth), skills/competency balance.
**7.5.**The Nominations Committee elected by the Members Collective has the overall responsibility for elections. The Nominations Committee may engage a specialized external agency or organisation to assist the Nominations Committee to carry out the entire process of elections and voting, including preparation, invitation for candidature, information sharing, educational activities, the actual election, counting of ballots and announcement of final outcome.
**7.6.**The Coordinating Collective elected by the Members Collective has the overall responsibility for voting by the Members Collective on matters other than elections. The Coordinating Collective may engage a specialized external agency or organisation to assist in developing an appropriate voting process from start to finish or only a specific part of the process, so as to ensure accuracy and impartiality.
**7.7.** Voting or election within the Coordinating Collective, as necessary, will be done by the Coordinating Collective itself according to the processes and standards approved by themselves.
**7.8.** Before any voting by the Affiliate members of the Membership Collective, all Associate members will be invited to voice their opinions on the issues on which Affiliates members will vote. Associate members’ opinions on the issue will be transparently shared with entire the Membership Collective before voting on the issue.
**7.9.** All decisions will be made on the basis of a simple majority of votes, except the approval or amendment of this Statute; dismissal of the Coordinating Collective as a whole and dissolution of the Movement which will always require at least a two-third majority of votes.
**7.10.** The standard quorum needed for any election or voting will be 51% participation.
**7.11.**An electronic voting and election system will be used in place of physical meetings as required, and to ensure maximum participation in the process.
**7.12.**The election and voting process and standards will be further developed as may become necessary by the Nominations Committee and Coordinating Collective in accordance with their functions and authority and will be transparently published and communicated to all in the Movement.
## ARTICLE 8: GOVERNANCE MANUAL
**8.1.**The Movement will develop further higher-level details of other rules, regulations, processes and standards for its good democratic governance in line and consistent with this Statute.
**8.2.** The Governance Manual must be approved by the Nominations Committee.
**8.3.** The Governance Manual and the Statute, will be transparently shared on the public website of the Movement.
## ARTICLE 9: DISSOLUTION
**9.1.**The Members Collective can dissolve the Movement at any time for any reason with at least a two-thirds majority of Affiliates members voting for it.
**9.2.** The resolution to dismiss will also clearly describe how the dissolution of the Movement will take place and how any asset(s) of the Movement will be disposed of.
## ARTICLE 10: RATIFICATION - EFFECTIVE - DATE - TRANSITION
**10.1.** This statute will be approved by the current Interim Working Group (IWG) of the Movement and will be used as a part of application to legally register the Movement in The Gambia in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013.
**10.2.** The Interim Working Group will elect an interim Coordinating Collective
**10.3**. The Interim Working Group term will come to end after the election of the coordinating collectives
**10.4.** Within 180 days from the day of the formal registration and legal existence of the Movement, the Interim Coordinating Committee will disseminate and publicise to the fullest possible extent a public invitation to the local and grassroots struggles and movements and activists to take up membership of the Movement as well as for nomination to the Nominations Committee and Coordinating Collective.
**10.5.** The Coordinating Committee will engage a competent and credible independent institution to independently and freely conduct the entire process of the first election of the Nominations Committee and the Coordinating Collective, within the same year of the formal registration and legal existence of the Movement and not later than 31st of December, 2018.
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### [اختبار الدستور](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/اختبار-الدستور/)
**Published:** August 21, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
## Constitution
## PREAMBLE
Africans Rising has its roots in the Kilimanjaro Declaration which states:
1. Africa is a rich continent. That wealth belongs to all our People, not to a narrow political and economic elite. We need to fight for economic development that is just and embraces social inclusion and environmental care. We have a right to the ‘better life’ our governments have promised.
2. Africans have a diverse, rich and powerful heritage that is important to heal ourselves and repair the damage done by neoliberalism to our humanity and environment. Being African, embracing the philosophy of *Ubuntu* should be a source of our pride.
3. African Youth are a critical foundation for building success in our continent and must play a central role in building Africans Rising.
4. Africa’s Diaspora, whether displaced through slavery and colonialism or part of modern-day migration, are part of Africa’s history and future. They are a reservoir of skills, resources, and passion that must be harnessed and integrated into our movement.
5. We are committed to a decentralised, citizen-owned future that will build support and solidarity for local struggles, empower local leadership and immerse our activists in grassroots work of building social movements from below and beyond borders.
6. We are committed to building a citizens’ movement that is accountable to the constituencies we represent and enforcing the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
## ARTICLE 1: NAME
The organisation shall be known as and called **Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity** (short form shall be Africans Rising), and is hereinafter referred to as “the Movement”.
## ARTICLE 2: VALUES, VISION, MISSION, OBJECTIVES
**Values Statement**
- **Justice**: The realisation of rights, fairness, dignity and respect.
- **Pan African**: The integrity, unity and unique value and contribution of Africans in the continent and beyond.
- **Solidarity**: United action and support based on shared values and purpose.
- **Courage of conviction – activism**: The imperative to act without fear of challenges and failure.
- **Democratic**: A commitment to inclusive, diverse and open participation, debate and differences.
- **Hope**: The belief that peoples’ action can and will bring needed change.
**Vision Statement**
The Movement envisions Africa-wide activism, solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the future they want – a right to justice, peace, dignity and shared prosperity.
**Mission Statement** The mission of the movements is to work with and build, strengthen, support and leverage Pan African peoples movement of local (*closest proximity to constituency and issue− thus even national or regional can be local*) and grassroots (*self-organised and direct ownership of the constituency affected by the issue*) struggles and movements by engendering decentralised agencies with a ‘centrally’ enabled network for justice, peace, dignity and shared prosperity in Africa, that is accountable to the constituencies and will have the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
**Objectives** The objectives of the Movement are to:
- Enable, amplify, scale up and leverage local and grassroots struggles and movements
- Advocate, campaign and undertake solidarity actions and activism
- Build coalitions, alliances, networks across territories (local-continental-global) and across diversities (issues and constituencies)
- Develop and share knowledge and innovations for effective activism and movements and leadership development
- Build capacity of local and grassroots struggles and movements
- Mobilise people to contribute (time, talent, action, or fund) to Africans Rising struggles and movements.
**Scope of Work** Africans Rising work will embrace and engage with diversity of issues and constituencies in line with its vision, goals and objectives but all its work will seek to contribute to:
1. Expand space for civic and political action
2. Fight for women’s rights and freedoms across society
3. Focus on the right to Equity and Dignity
4. Good democratic and corruption free governance
5. Promote climate and environmental justice.
## ARTICLE 3: GEOPOLITICAL SCOPE
The Movement exists to work in and about the whole of the continent of Africa. Consistent with its Pan-Africanism value and politics, the movement will not be divided into national or territorial divisions and will not acquire a federal model. This transnational and Pan-African approach, beyond the national or regional borders, is central to the organisation and workings of the Movement.
Even though registered in one national jurisdiction, the Movement will exercise the right to work anywhere and everywhere in the African continent.
## ARTICLE 4: MEMBERSHIP
**4.1.** Any formal (legal registered entity) or non-formal (not legally registered) local and grassroots struggle or movement, organisation or individual activists who subscribe to the Movement’s values, vision and mission, and objectives can be affiliated with the Movement as a member.
**4.2.** Africans Rising will have the following two kinds of membership:
**4.2.1. Affiliates**: Formally organised or legally registered or informally organised but not formally registered local and grassroots struggle or movement (including diaspora entities based outside the continent) can become an Affiliate of the Movement through a due process involving application by the candidates, endorsement by peer Affiliates and final approval by the Coordinating Collective. Affiliates, including diaspora struggles and movements for Africa, can be those organized at local or national, or regional or continental level, and there can more than one Affiliate from any one geographical or geopolitical area. Affiliate members will have all the rights and privileges of a member, including voting rights in decision-making on matters related to the functions of the Members’ Collective as outlined in Article 5.1. There will be a weighted vote for affiliate members base on the number of their members in the election of the coordinating collectives.
**4.2.2. Associates**: Africans, including in the diaspora, individual activists and supporters of the Movement can be Associates of the Movement through a due process, involving application by the candidates, endorsement by peer Affiliates and Associates and final approval by the Coordinating Collective. Associate members will have voting rights and all other rights and privileges of a member. Associate members will have the right to voice an opinion (Article 8.7) on all matters related to the functions of the Members’ Collective.
**4.3.** The current and accurate names and numbers of the membership at any point will be transparently and clearly published on the public website of the Movement.
## ARTICLE 5: STRUCTURE OF THE MOVEMENT
**5.1.** The Movement will have the following three statutory and standing structures or formations. The Movement may also form other time- and task-specific structures within the broader framework of the following three structures or formations.
5.1. Members Collective
5.2. Coordinating Collective
5.3. Nominations Committee.
**5.2. Members Collective:** Members of the Movement as described in Article 4 collectively will be the Members Collective of the Movement. The Members Collective is not organized into any fixed structure and will not require physical collective meetings to deliberate and decide on matters. The Members Collective has the following five functions:
**5.2.1.** Members Collectives shall delegate powers to the coordinating collectives to determine and, as necessary approve the amendment of the Statute but 2/3 of the collective must be present for amendment to be effected.
**5.2.2.** Members Collectives shall delegate powers to coordinating collectives determine and, as necessary, amend, high-level guiding political positions and policies on issues of concern to the Movement
**5.2.3.** Elect Coordinating Collective and Coordinating Collective and dismiss Coordinating Collective as a whole
**5.1.4.** Members collectives shall delegate power to coordinating collectives to elect Nominations Committee
**5.1.5.** Dissolve the Movement.
**5.3. Coordinating Collective:** The Coordinating Collective is an elected committee with the overall responsibilities for the oversight and governance of the coordination and implementation of the Movement’s strategies, plans and activities.
**5.3.1.**The Coordinating Collective is composed of a minimum of seven (7) and a maximum of thirteen (13) individuals elected by the Members Collective. The election process is described in Article 8.
**5.3.2.**The Coordinating Collective must always at any point in time have at least 50% women members. At least 50% of the total number of members of the Coordinating Collective must be youth between the ages of 18-35, inclusive.
**5.3.4.** The Members of the Coordinating Collectives will have a maximum of two terms of two years, after which the candidates must take at least two years break before being eligible for a new term.
**5.3.5.**The Coordinating Collective has the following functions:
1. To provide proposals about high-level political positions and policy guidelines for voting by the Members Collective
2. To provide global stewardship of the Movement as delegated by the Members Collective and in line with the Statute
3. To oversee the development, implementations, monitoring, evaluation and learning of the Movement’s strategies, plans, finances and audits
4. To oversee the protection of the Movement’s reputation and resources
5. To establish a Coordinating Secretariat and to appoint, and, as necessary, dismissthe Secretariat Coordinator or Co-coordinators and oversee the work and operations of the Secretariat
6. To organize voting of the Membership Collective for matters other than elections which is the responsibility of the Nominations Committee
7. To monitor compliance of all sections and parts of the Movement in line with the provisions of this Statute and the decisions of the Council
8. To propose and draft necessary amendments of the Governing Statute for approval by the Members Collective.
9. To provide reports to the Members Collective on the state and progress of the movement as well as on the work and performance of the Board and the Secretariat.
**5.4. Nominations Committee**:
**5.4.1**The first purpose of the Nominations Committee is to oversee the process of nomination and election of the candidates for Chair, Treasurer and members of the Coordinating Collective, ensuring the best composition of appropriate skills, competencies, and regional, gender and age diversity and balance.
**5.4.2**The second purpose of the Nominations Committee is to oversee the process of nomination and formation of the Advisory Panel.
**5.4.3.** The third purpose of the Nominations Committee is to approve the Governance Manual containing details of the process, rules or regulations -within the overall framework of this Statute that the Co-ordinating Collective will develop and propose.
- The Nominations Committee is composed of Nine members. The membership shall comprise the following –:
- Three members shall be from the attendants of the Validation Conference in Arusha where the Kilimanjaro Declaration, the Africans Rising Founding Charter was developed and adopted.
- Three members shall be drawn from the general membership.
- Three members shall be drawn from the founding Interim Working Group members who have expressed no interest in holding any elected office in the movement.
- The membership of Nominations Committee shall reflect a gender balance of 40%-60%, elected by and accountable to the Members Collective, for a two-year term to a maximum of two terms.
**5.4.9.** The elected members of the Nominations Committee will elect the chairperson through a process unanimously agreed by all members of the Nominations Committee.
## ARTICLE 6: PAN-AFRICAN SECRETARIAT
**6.1.**The Pan-African Secretariat is a coordination and management unit of the Movement composed of paid and unpaid staff, interns and volunteers. The Secretariat and its staff, interns and volunteers may be dispersed and multi-located but will work as one unitary organisation headed by the Secretariat Coordinator or Secretariat Co-coordinators appointed by the Coordinating Collective.
**6.2. The main functions of the Secretariat are to**:
1. Support, enable, co-ordinate and implement the work and functioning of the Movement
2. Support and enable functioning of the Membership Collective, Coordinating Collective, Nominations Committee and implement their decisions and directive
3. Raise funds; scan ‘hot spots’ for the Movement’s work; and ensure growth and development of the Movement
4. Communicate, convene and build capacity of the members and the Movement in accordance with the strategy, operational plans and budget approved by the Coordinating Collective.
5. Carry out any other functions as instructed by the Coordinating Collective.
## ARTICLE 7: ELECTIONS AND VOTING
**7.1.** Elections will be held for the positions of Coordinating Collective Chair, Treasurer and members and the Nomination Committee members at the inaugural meeting. Members of the Coordinating Committee shall elect the Chair and Treasurer from their membership.
**7.2.**Any African engaged with movement and activism who is not holding any official position in the party-political structure or any non-African international organisations will be eligible to stand for election.
**7.3.**Following the invitation from the Nominations Committee anyone from among the Members (Affiliates or Associates) of the Movement will be entitled to nominate their names or other consenting eligible adults’ name for any position in the structure of the Movement.
**7.4.**Elections will be held to ensure the composition of the Co-ordinating Collective and Nominations Committee with competent members and officials and with gender, generation (focused on youth), skills/competency balance.
**7.5.**The Nominations Committee elected by the Members Collective has the overall responsibility for elections. The Nominations Committee may engage a specialized external agency or organisation to assist the Nominations Committee to carry out the entire process of elections and voting, including preparation, invitation for candidature, information sharing, educational activities, the actual election, counting of ballots and announcement of final outcome.
**7.6.**The Coordinating Collective elected by the Members Collective has the overall responsibility for voting by the Members Collective on matters other than elections. The Coordinating Collective may engage a specialized external agency or organisation to assist in developing an appropriate voting process from start to finish or only a specific part of the process, so as to ensure accuracy and impartiality.
**7.7.** Voting or election within the Coordinating Collective, as necessary, will be done by the Coordinating Collective itself according to the processes and standards approved by themselves.
**7.8.** Before any voting by the Affiliate members of the Membership Collective, all Associate members will be invited to voice their opinions on the issues on which Affiliates members will vote. Associate members’ opinions on the issue will be transparently shared with entire the Membership Collective before voting on the issue.
**7.9.** All decisions will be made on the basis of a simple majority of votes, except the approval or amendment of this Statute; dismissal of the Coordinating Collective as a whole and dissolution of the Movement which will always require at least a two-third majority of votes.
**7.10.** The standard quorum needed for any election or voting will be 51% participation.
**7.11.**An electronic voting and election system will be used in place of physical meetings as required, and to ensure maximum participation in the process.
**7.12.**The election and voting process and standards will be further developed as may become necessary by the Nominations Committee and Coordinating Collective in accordance with their functions and authority and will be transparently published and communicated to all in the Movement.
## ARTICLE 8: GOVERNANCE MANUAL
**8.1.**The Movement will develop further higher-level details of other rules, regulations, processes and standards for its good democratic governance in line and consistent with this Statute.
**8.2.** The Governance Manual must be approved by the Nominations Committee.
**8.3.** The Governance Manual and the Statute, will be transparently shared on the public website of the Movement.
## ARTICLE 9: DISSOLUTION
**9.1.**The Members Collective can dissolve the Movement at any time for any reason with at least a two-thirds majority of Affiliates members voting for it.
**9.2.** The resolution to dismiss will also clearly describe how the dissolution of the Movement will take place and how any asset(s) of the Movement will be disposed of.
## ARTICLE 10: RATIFICATION - EFFECTIVE - DATE - TRANSITION
**10.1.** This statute will be approved by the current Interim Working Group (IWG) of the Movement and will be used as a part of application to legally register the Movement in The Gambia in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013.
**10.2.** The Interim Working Group will elect an interim Coordinating Collective
**10.3**. The Interim Working Group term will come to end after the election of the coordinating collectives
**10.4.** Within 180 days from the day of the formal registration and legal existence of the Movement, the Interim Coordinating Committee will disseminate and publicise to the fullest possible extent a public invitation to the local and grassroots struggles and movements and activists to take up membership of the Movement as well as for nomination to the Nominations Committee and Coordinating Collective.
**10.5.** The Coordinating Committee will engage a competent and credible independent institution to independently and freely conduct the entire process of the first election of the Nominations Committee and the Coordinating Collective, within the same year of the formal registration and legal existence of the Movement and not later than 31st of December, 2018.
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### [Contact](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/contacte/)
**Published:** June 9, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# Contacter Nous
## Travaillons ensemble
Notre équipe médias peut répondre aux questions et commentaires sur les campagnes médiatiques, la couverture médiatique, les demandes d’interview, les partenariats avec les médias et autres demandes connexes.
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Notre équipe de soutien et de construction du mouvement peut répondre aux questions et commentaires relatifs à toutes nos campagnes, activités de plaidoyer, mobilisations, programmes et événements, opportunités de partenariat et de soutien au mouvement, ainsi qu’à d’autres demandes connexes.
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### [Chukua hatua](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/chukua-hatua/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# Chukua hatua
## Karibu kwenye Harakati zetu
##### Kuna njia kadhaa ambazo unaweza kujihusisha na kutusaidia kufikia malengo yetu
### Uanachama
Kama vuguvugu la watu, mtandao wa Africans Rising unajumuisha zaidi ya wanachama 30,000, ikiwa ni pamoja na mashirika 800, wanaofanya kazi katika jumuiya za mitaa kote Afrika na diaspora. Wanachama wetu wako katika nchi 52 barani Afrika na nchi 56 za diaspora. Ni waandaaji, wanaharakati, viongozi wa jamii, vijana, wahamasishaji na wananchi ambao wana uelewa wa kina na mpana wa jamii zao na mahitaji ya jumuiya zao.
[ Bofya hapa ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/chukua-hatua/kuwa-mwanachama/)
### CHANGIA
Wakati vuguvugu la Africans Rising likiundwa miaka mitano iliyopita, moja ya makubaliano muhimu ni kwamba vuguvugu hilo lijifadhili lenyewe na Waafrika (watu binafsi na mashirika) kwa kuzingatia bara hilo na duniani kote. Wanachama waanzilishi pia walikaribisha wafuasi wowote ambao wanalingana na maadili, maono na dhamira yetu ya kushiriki. Mnamo 2023, kitengo cha uhamasishaji wa rasilimali za Africans Rising kitakuwa kikiongeza juhudi zetu kufanikisha agizo hili.
[ Bofya hapa ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/changia/)
### kujitolea
Tuna fursa zinazoendelea za kujitolea zinazopatikana kwa watu binafsi ambao wanapenda kuleta mabadiliko. Iwapo ungependa kufanyia kazi mradi unaoendelea, usaidizi wa kupanga tukio, au usaidie tu popote inapohitajika, tunakaribisha usaidizi wako. Baadhi ya fursa zetu za sasa za kujitolea ni pamoja na: Kufikia jamii; Upangaji wa hafla; Uchangishaji fedha:
[ Bofya hapa ](https://www.africansrising.org/?page_id=15565)
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### [Tomar medidas](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/tomar-medidas/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# Tomar medidas
## Bem-vindo ao nosso Movimento
##### Há várias formas de te envolveres e de nos ajudares a atingir os nossos objectivos
### Adesão
Como movimento do povo, a rede Africans Rising é composta por mais de 30 000 membros, incluindo 800 organizações, que trabalham em comunidades locais em toda a África e na diáspora. Os nossos membros encontram-se em 52 países em África e 56 países na diáspora. São organizadores, activistas, líderes comunitários, jovens, mobilizadores e cidadãos que têm um profundo e amplo conhecimento das suas comunidades e das necessidades das mesmas.
[ Clica aqui ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/tomar-medidas/torne-se-membro/)
### DOAR
Quando o movimento Africans Rising estava a ser criado há cinco anos, um dos principais acordos era que o movimento deveria ser auto-financiado por africanos (indivíduos e organizações) baseados no continente, bem como em todo o mundo. Os membros fundadores também deram as boas-vindas a todos os apoiantes que se alinham com os nossos valores, visão e missão para participarem. Em 2023, a unidade de mobilização de recursos Africans Rising irá intensificar os nossos esforços para tornar este mandato uma realidade.
[ Clica aqui ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/doar/)
### VOLUNTÁRIO
Temos oportunidades de voluntariado em curso disponíveis para pessoas apaixonadas por fazer a diferença. Quer queiras trabalhar num projeto em curso, ajudar a organizar um evento ou simplesmente dar uma mão sempre que necessário, o teu apoio é bem-vindo. Algumas das nossas actuais oportunidades de voluntariado incluem: Divulgação na comunidade; Planeamento de eventos; Angariação de fundos:
[ Clica aqui ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/?page_id=21829)
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### [أبدي فعل](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/أبدي-فعل/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# أبدي فعل
## مرحبًا بك في حركتنا
##### هناك عدة طرق يمكنك من خلالها المشاركة ومساعدتنا في تحقيق أهدافنا
### العضوية
وباعتبارها حركة شعبية، تتألف شبكة Africans Rising من أكثر من 30,000 عضو، بما في ذلك 800 منظمة، تعمل في المجتمعات المحلية في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا والشتات. ينتشر أعضاؤنا في 52 دولة في إفريقيا و 56 دولة في الشتات. إنهم منظمون ونشطاء وقادة مجتمع وشباب وحشد ومواطنون لديهم فهم عميق وواسع لمجتمعاتهم واحتياجات مجتمعاتهم.
[ انقر هنا ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d8%a3%d8%a8%d8%af%d9%8a-%d9%81%d8%b9%d9%84/%d8%a3%d8%b5%d8%a8%d8%ad-%d8%b9%d8%b6%d9%88%d8%a7/)
### يتبرع
عندما كان يجري إنشاء حركة Africans Rising قبل خمس سنوات، كان أحد الاتفاقات الرئيسية هو أن الحركة يجب أن تكون ممولة ذاتيًا من قبل الأفارقة (أفرادًا ومنظمات) في القارة وكذلك في جميع أنحاء العالم. كما رحب الأعضاء المؤسسون أيضًا بأي داعمين يتوافقون مع قيمنا ورؤيتنا ورسالتنا للمشاركة. في عام 2023، ستكثف وحدة تعبئة الموارد Africans Rising جهودنا لجعل هذا التفويض حقيقة واقعة.
[ انقر هنا ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d9%8a%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%b9/)
### متطوع
لدينا فرص تطوع مستمرة متاحة للأفراد المتحمسين لإحداث فرق. وسواء كنت ترغب في العمل في مشروع مستمر، أو المساعدة في تنظيم إحدى الفعاليات، أو ببساطة مد يد العون حيثما دعت الحاجة، فإننا نرحب بدعمك. تتضمن بعض فرص التطوع الحالية لدينا ما يلي: التوعية المجتمعية؛ تخطيط الفعاليات؛ جمع التبرعات:
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### [Uhamasishaji Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/wiki-ya-ukombozi-wa-afrika/)
**Published:** March 5, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# WIKI YA UKOMBOZI WA AFRIKA
Uhamasishaji mkubwa zaidi wa Pan-Afrika unaofanyika kila mwaka katika wiki ya #May25.
[ Usajili wa 2025ALW ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation-2/)
[ Mei 25 Shughuli ](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/kategoria/mipango/uhamasishaji-na-mshikamano-wa-pan-afrika/25-mei/)
### Historia ya Uhamasishaji Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika
Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika Uhamasishaji wa Misa imetengwa ili kuhamasisha Waafrika wote – mashirika ya msingi, vyama vya wafanyakazi, vikundi vya jamii, mashirika ya wanawake, vikundi vya kidini, vikundi vya vijana, vyama vya mitaa, vyombo vya habari, na watu binafsi – kuchukua hatua juu ya mada maalum au masuala muhimu kwa mazingira ya ndani na ya bara. Hizi zinaweza kujumuisha, lakini sio tu, hatua za kutafuta uwajibikaji kutoka kwa serikali, kupinga hali ilivyo, kuonyesha mshikamano, mikutano ya jamii, maonyesho ya filamu, maandamano na kampeni za elimu kwa umma.
Katika ari ya kujitolea kwetu kwa hatua ya pamoja, uhamasishaji wa kwanza ulifanyika Mei 25, 2017, wakati wafanyakazi wa kujitolea elfu mbili, washirika, wafuasi na marafiki walipanga jumla ya matukio na matukio 300 katika nchi 42 za bara la Afrika na Diaspora, kuashiria uzinduzi wa Africans Rising . Tarehe 25 Mei, 2018, chini ya kaulimbiu #StopTheBleeding. Uhamasishaji huo ulikua na kufikia mamia ya vitendo na matukio ya watu binafsi katika nchi 54, zikiwemo 6 katika ughaibuni wa Afrika. Wanachama wetu walikusanyika mwaka huo katika mapambano dhidi ya kukimbia haramu kwa fedha na uporaji wa kiuchumi wa bara la Afrika.
Mnamo mwaka wa 2019, shughuli za uhamasishaji wa Siku ya Ukombozi wa Afrika zilifanyika chini ya mada “Waafrika Hauzizwi! Komesha Utumwa na Usafirishaji Haramu wa Binadamu” na shughuli zililenga kutafakari siku za nyuma za Biashara ya Utumwa katika Bahari ya Atlantiki na kukomesha utumwa wa kisasa.
Mnamo 2020 na 2021, Africans Rising iliangazia janga la COVID-19 na majanga ya afya ulimwenguni, chini ya mada #Rise4OurLives. Hii ilisaidia Africans Rising kusaidia utekelezaji wa mwitikio wa Africans Rising’s COVID-19 na kampeni za elimu ya afya katika angalau nchi 30 katika bara la Afrika. Pia tulianzisha Kampeni ya Mshikamano wa Pan-African dhidi ya COVID-19 na tukashawishi kuachiliwa kwa watu waliofungwa kupitia kampeni yetu ya #FreeThem.
Mnamo 2022, bango la uhamasishaji lilibadilika kutoka Siku ya Ukombozi wa Afrika hadi Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika, ili kuunda fursa zaidi kwa wanachama wetu na washirika kujumuika katika ukumbusho. Kaulimbiu pana ilikuwa “Afrika kwa Waafrika”, ikirejea wito wa kihistoria wa Marcus Garvey kwa Waafrika kuungana na kuchukua umiliki na udhibiti wa nchi yetu. Mada nyingine ndogo zililenga Kuondoa Ukoloni, Haki ya Jinsia, Afya na Hali ya Hewa na Haki ya Mazingira. Mnamo 2022, zaidi ya matukio 500 yalifanyika katika nchi 49 za Afrika na diaspora.
Tangu mwaka wa 2023, Wiki ya Ukombozi wa Afrika imekuwa ikiadhimishwa chini ya kaulimbiu ****“Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka kwa Waafrika Wote”**** na kutumika kuhamasisha matukio zaidi ya 1000 katika nchi 50 za Afrika na Diaspora. Shughuli hizo zilileta pamoja watu binafsi na vuguvugu kuchukua hatua katika kukuza kampeni ya Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka na mada zingine. Muhimu miongoni mwa shughuli ni maandamano ya amani katika nchi mbalimbali na Jumuiya ya Afrika Isiyo na Mipaka iliyoitishwa ambayo ilihudhuriwa na wadau wanaosukuma dira ya Afrika ambapo Waafrika wanaweza kuzunguka bara lao bila vikwazo vilivyopo sasa, kwa ajili ya biashara bora, ushirikiano na maendeleo.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)May 25
### [ 2025 African Liberation Week Mass Mobilisation ](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)
Building on eight years of massive and consistent mobilisations, the 2025 African Liberation Week will be a milestone in fostering Pan-African solidarity.
[ Soma zaidi " ](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)
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### [Mobilização da Semana Africana da Libertação](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/semana-de-libertacao-de-africa/)
**Published:** March 5, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# SEMANA DA LIBERTAÇÃO AFRICANA
A maior mobilização pan-africana acontece todos os anos durante a semana de #Maio25.
[ Registo 2025ALW ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation-2/)
[ Maio25 Actividades ](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/categoria/programas/mobilizacao-e-solidariedade-pan-africana/25-de-maio/)
### História da Mobilização da Semana Africana da Libertação
A Mobilização em Massa da Semana Africana da Libertação é reservada para mobilizar todos os africanos – organizações de base, sindicatos, grupos comunitários, organizações de mulheres, grupos religiosos, grupos de jovens, associações locais, meios de comunicação social e indivíduos – para agir sobre temas ou questões específicas relevantes para os contextos locais e continentais. Estas podem incluir, mas não se limitam a, acções que visem a responsabilização dos governos, a contestação do status quo, a demonstração de solidariedade, reuniões comunitárias, projecções de filmes, protestos e campanhas de educação pública.
No espírito do nosso compromisso com a ação colectiva, a primeira mobilização teve lugar a 25 de maio de 2017, quando dois mil voluntários, parceiros, apoiantes e amigos organizaram um total de 300 acções e eventos em 42 países do continente africano e da diáspora, para assinalar o lançamento de Africans Rising. Em 25 de Maio de 2018, sob o tema #StopTheBleeding. A mobilização cresceu para centenas de acções e eventos individuais em 54 países, incluindo 6 na diáspora africana. Nesse ano, os nossos membros uniram-se na luta contra a fuga financeira ilícita e a pilhagem económica do continente africano.
Em 2019, as actividades da mobilização do Dia da Libertação Africana foram realizadas sob o tema “Africanos não estão à venda! Acabar com a Escravatura e o Tráfico de Seres Humanos” e as actividades visaram reflectir sobre o passado do tráfico transatlântico de escravos e pôr fim à escravatura moderna.
Em 2020 e 2021, o Africans Rising centrou-se na pandemia da COVID-19 e nas crises sanitárias mundiais, sob o tema #Rise4OurLives. Isto ajudou o Africans Rising a apoiar a implementação das campanhas de resposta à COVID-19 e de educação sanitária do Africans Rising em pelo menos 30 países do continente africano. Também criámos uma campanha de solidariedade pan-africana contra a COVID-19 e fizemos pressão para a libertação de pessoas encarceradas através da nossa campanha #FreeThem.
Em 2022, a bandeira da mobilização mudou do Dia da Libertação de África para a Semana da Libertação de África, para criar mais oportunidades para os nossos membros e aliados se juntarem à comemoração. O tema geral era “África para os africanos”, fazendo eco do apelo histórico de Marcus Garvey para que os africanos se unissem e assumissem a posse e o controlo da sua pátria. Outros subtemas centraram-se na descolonização, na justiça de género, na saúde e na justiça climática e ambiental. Em 2022, realizaram-se mais de 500 eventos em 49 países de África e da diáspora.
Desde 2023, a Semana da Libertação de África é comemorada sob o tema ****“Uma África sem fronteiras para todos os africanos”**** e mobilizou mais de 1000 eventos em 50 países de África e da Diáspora. As actividades reuniram indivíduos e movimentos para promover a campanha África sem Fronteiras e outros temas. Entre as actividades, destacam-se as marchas pacíficas em vários países e a convocação da África sem Fronteiras, que contou com a participação de partes interessadas que promoveram a visão de uma África onde os africanos podem circular pelo seu próprio continente sem as actuais restrições, para um melhor comércio, integração e desenvolvimento.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)May 25
### [ 2025 African Liberation Week Mass Mobilisation ](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)
Building on eight years of massive and consistent mobilisations, the 2025 African Liberation Week will be a milestone in fostering Pan-African solidarity.
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### [التعبئة الجماهيرية لأسبوع التحرير الأفريقي](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/أسبوع-التحرير-الأفريقي/)
**Published:** March 5, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# أسبوع التحرير الأفريقي
أكبر تعبئة أفريقية تحدث كل عام خلال أسبوع #25\_مايو من كل عام.
[ التسجيل في 2025ALW ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation-2/)
[ أنشطة 25 مايو/أيار 25 ](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/فئة/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%ac/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%a8%d8%a6%d8%a9-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b6%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%81%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%82%d9%8a/25-%d9%85%d8%a7%d9%8a%d9%88/)
### تاريخ التعبئة لأسبوع التحرير الأفريقي
يتم تخصيص التعبئة الجماهيرية لأسبوع التحرير الأفريقي لتعبئة جميع الأفارقة – المنظمات الشعبية والنقابات العمالية والجماعات المجتمعية والمنظمات النسائية والجماعات الدينية والجماعات الشبابية والجمعيات المحلية ووسائل الإعلام والأفراد – لاتخاذ إجراءات بشأن مواضيع أو قضايا محددة ذات صلة بالسياقات المحلية والقارية. قد تشمل هذه على سبيل المثال لا الحصر ، الإجراءات التي تسعى إلى المساءلة من الحكومات ، وتحدي الوضع الراهن ، وإظهار التضامن ، والاجتماعات المجتمعية ، وعروض الأفلام ، والاحتجاجات وحملات التثقيف العامة.
وانطلاقًا من روح التزامنا بالعمل الجماعي، جرت أول عملية تعبئة في 25 مايو 2017، عندما نظم ألفان من المتطوعين والشركاء والداعمين والأصدقاء ما مجموعه 300 نشاط وفعالية في 42 دولة في القارة الأفريقية والشتات، بمناسبة إطلاق Africans Rising. في 25 مايو 2018 ، تحت شعار # StopTheBleeding. نمت التعبئة إلى مئات الأعمال والأحداث الفردية في 54 دولة ، بما في ذلك 6 في الشتات الأفريقي. اجتمع أعضاؤنا في ذلك العام في الكفاح ضد الهروب المالي غير المشروع والنهب الاقتصادي للقارة الأفريقية.
في عام 2019 ، أقيمت أنشطة تعبئة يوم التحرير الأفريقي تحت شعار “الأفارقة ليسوا للبيع! وكان هدف وقف الرق والاتجار بالبشر “وأنشطة التفكير في ماضي تجارة الرقيق عبر المحيط الأطلسي ووضع حد للعبودية الحديثة.
في عامي 2020 و 2021 ، ركز African Rising على جائحة COVID-19 والأزمات الصحية العالمية ، تحت شعار # Rise4OurLives. وقد ساعد ذلك منظمة African Rising على دعم تنفيذ استجابة African Rising لـ COVID-19 وحملات التثقيف الصحي في 30 دولة على الأقل في القارة الأفريقية. كما أنشأنا حملة تضامن أفريقية ضد COVID-19 وقمنا بالضغط من أجل إطلاق سراح السجناء من خلال حملتنا #FreeThem.
في عام 2022 ، تغيرت راية التعبئة من يوم التحرير الأفريقي إلى أسبوع تحرير إفريقيا ، لخلق المزيد من الفرص لأعضائنا وحلفائنا للانضمام إلى الاحتفال. كان الموضوع العام هو “إفريقيا للأفارقة” ، مرددًا النداء التاريخي الذي أطلقه ماركوس غارفي للأفارقة للاتحاد والاستيلاء على وطننا والسيطرة عليه. ركزت الموضوعات الفرعية الأخرى على إنهاء الاستعمار والعدالة بين الجنسين والصحة والمناخ والعدالة البيئية. في عام 2022 ، أقيم أكثر من 500 حدث في 49 دولة في إفريقيا والشتات.
منذ عام 2023، يتم الاحتفال بأسبوع تحرير أفريقيا تحت شعار ****”أفريقيا بلا حدود لجميع الأفارقة“**** واستخدم لحشد أكثر من 1000 فعالية في 50 دولة في أفريقيا والشتات. وقد جمعت الأنشطة بين الأفراد والحركات لاتخاذ إجراءات لتعزيز حملة أفريقيا بلا حدود وغيرها من المواضيع. ومن أبرز الأنشطة المسيرات السلمية في مختلف البلدان واجتماع ”أفريقيا بلا حدود“ الذي حضره أصحاب المصلحة الذين يروجون لرؤية أفريقيا حيث يمكن للأفارقة التنقل في قارتهم دون القيود الحالية المعمول بها، من أجل تحسين التجارة والتكامل والتنمية.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)May 25
### [ 2025 African Liberation Week Mass Mobilisation ](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)
Building on eight years of massive and consistent mobilisations, the 2025 African Liberation Week will be a milestone in fostering Pan-African solidarity.
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### [Mobilisation pour la Semaine de la Libération de l'Afrique](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/semainedelaliberationdelafrique/)
**Published:** March 5, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# SEMAINE DE LA LIBÉRATION DE L'AFRIQUE
La plus grande mobilisation panafricaine qui a lieu chaque année pendant la semaine du #May25.
[ Inscription 2025ALW ](https://www.africansrising.org/fr/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation-2/)
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### Historique de la Semaine de mobilisation pour la libération de l'Afrique
La mobilisation de masse de la Semaine de la libération de l’Afrique a pour but de rassembler tous les Africains – organisations populaires, syndicats, groupes communautaires, organisations de femmes, groupes confessionnels, groupes de jeunes, associations locales, médias et individus – pour qu’ils agissent sur des thèmes ou des questions spécifiques en rapport avec les contextes locaux et continentaux. Ces initiatives peuvent inclure, sans s’y limiter, des actions visant à demander des comptes aux gouvernements, à remettre en question le statu quo, à faire preuve de solidarité, à organiser des réunions communautaires, des projections de films, des manifestations et des campagnes d’éducation du public.
Dans l’esprit de notre engagement en faveur de l’action collective, la première mobilisation a eu lieu le 25 mai 2017, lorsque deux mille bénévoles, partenaires, sympathisants et amis ont organisé un total de 300 actions & événements dans 42 pays du continent africain et de la diaspora, pour marquer le lancement d’Africans Rising. Le 25 mai 2018, sous le thème #StopTheBleeding. La mobilisation a atteint des centaines d’actions et d’événements individuels dans 54 pays, dont 6 de la diaspora africaine. Nos membres se sont rassemblés cette année-là pour lutter contre les flux financiers illicites et le pillage économique du continent africain.
En 2019, les activités de la mobilisation de la Journée de libération de l’Afrique se sont déroulées sous le thème “Africains pas à vendre ! Stop à l’esclavage et à la traite des êtres humains” et les activités visaient à réfléchir sur le passé de la traite négrière transatlantique et à mettre fin à l’esclavage moderne.
En 2020 et 2021, Africans Rising s’est concentré sur la pandémie de COVID-19 et les crises sanitaires mondiales, sous le thème #Rise4OurLives. Cela a permis à Africans Rising de soutenir la mise en œuvre de la riposte au COVID-19 et des campagnes d’éducation à la santé dans au moins 30 pays du continent africain. Nous avons également créé une campagne de solidarité panafricaine contre le COVID-19 et fait pression pour la libération des personnes incarcérées par le biais de notre campagne #FreeThem.
En 2022, la bannière de la mobilisation est passée de la Journée de la libération de l’Afrique à la Semaine de la libération de l’Afrique, afin de créer davantage d’opportunités pour nos membres et alliés de se joindre à la commémoration. Le thème général était “L’Afrique pour les Africains”, faisant écho à l’appel historique lancé par Marcus Garvey aux Africains pour qu’ils s’unissent et s’approprient et contrôlent leur patrie. D’autres sous-thèmes étaient axés sur la décolonisation, la justice entre les hommes et les femmes, la santé et la justice climatique et environnementale. En 2022, plus de 500 événements ont eu lieu dans 49 pays d’Afrique et de la diaspora.
Depuis 2023, la Semaine de libération de l’Afrique est commémorée sur le thème ****« Une Afrique sans frontières pour tous les Africains »**** et a permis de mobiliser plus de 1 000 événements dans 50 pays d’Afrique et de la diaspora. Les activités ont rassemblé des individus et des mouvements qui ont agi pour promouvoir la campagne « Une Afrique sans frontières » et d’autres thèmes. Parmi les principales activités, citons les marches pacifiques organisées dans divers pays et la réunion « Borderless Africa », à laquelle ont participé des parties prenantes défendant la vision d’une Afrique où les Africains peuvent se déplacer sur leur propre continent sans les restrictions actuelles, afin d’améliorer les échanges commerciaux, l’intégration et le développement.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)May 25
### [ 2025 African Liberation Week Mass Mobilisation ](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)
Building on eight years of massive and consistent mobilisations, the 2025 African Liberation Week will be a milestone in fostering Pan-African solidarity.
[ Lire Plus » ](https://www.africansrising.org/2025-african-liberation-week-mass-mobilisation/)
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### [Activism Awards](https://www.africansrising.org/activismawards/)
**Published:** January 7, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
2024 Africans Rising Activism Award
This year marks the 6th anniversary of the awards initiative. Africans Rising has made it a point to acknowledge and recognise the work of activists and movements across the continent and diaspora through the Activism Awards. The awards are presented across three categories: **Activist of the Year**, **Movement of the Year** and **Artistic Activist of the Year.**
 Jean Marie, Activist of the Year Winner 2019
## History of the Award
In 2019, Africans Rising started the Africans Rising Activist of the Year award to recognize African grassroots activists working for justice, peace and dignity for African people. The award initiative has received such popular support that it has continued to expand. In 2020, the Africans Rising Activism Awards recognized both individual and collective activism, and in 2021 the Activism Awards expanded to become a platform for showcasing the creative talents of African artists.
Commencing in 2022, the Africans Rising Activism Awards initiative embarked on the journey of acknowledging African activism by bestowing three significant awards: Africans Rising Activist of the Year, Africans Rising Movement of the Year, and Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year.
The awards initiative is conducted in three phases: a public call for nominations, a vetting process by an appointed committee to select the final nominees for each category, and an online voting round, open only to Africans Rising members, to determine the winners and runners-up for each award.
The Africans Rising Activism Awards serve the purpose of profiling and advancing African activists and movements and highlighting their engagement of activism as a means of positive change in African communities. Through the example of award nominees and recipients, this award initiative showcases activism as a worthy cause in African society and aims to inspire similar actions among other civil society actors on the continent and in the diaspora.
## 2023 Winners
The 2023 Africans Rising Activism Awards winners were announced in a virtual awards ceremony organized by the Africans Rising movement on Friday 15 December. This year marked the fifth anniversary of the awards initiative. Africans Rising has made it a point to acknowledge and recognise the work of activists and movements across the continent and diaspora through the Activism Awards.
[ Learn More ](https://www.africansrising.org/winners-of-2023-activism-awards-announced/)
## Past Winners
In the first edition of this Africans Rising award initiative, Jean-Marie Kalonji, an activist from the Democratic Republic of Congo was voted the **2019 Africans Rising Activist of the Year.**
In 2020, out of a collective of 20 nominees in two categories, [Asha Jaffar Harun](https://africansrising.org/ashajaffar/), an activist and journalist in Kenya, was voted the Activist of the Year, and [Tournons La Page](https://africansrising.org/tournonslapage/), an international pro-democracy movement, was voted Movement of the Year. The awards were presented at the West Africa Good Governance Summit in Benin.
The following winners were voted by Africans Rising members in the 2021 Activism Awards initiative: Activist of the Year: Wilson Atumeyi (Nigeria), Movement of the Year: Youth for Parliament (Zambia), Artistic Activist of the Year: Joice Zau (Angola). Awards were presented in person and virtually during a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria.
During the year 2022, from a pool of 33 nominees, the victors in three distinct categories were revealed. Editar Ochieng from Kenya secured the title of Activist of the Year, Botswana Jobs for Graduates from Botswana scooped the Movement of the Year, and Afra Saad from Sudan was awarded the Artistic Activist of the Year.
 Wilson Atumeyi, Activist of the Year Winner 2021
## Activism Award Process
## The process is easy!
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### Nomination
Nomination for the awards
Nomination for the awards is done by members of the general public through the Africans Rising Membership Platform. After nomination, nominees will be vetted by an appointed panel of judges and a few candidates will be shortlisted as final nominees. For each category (Activist of the Year, Movement of the Year and Artistic Activist of the Year) two final nominees will be chosen to represent North Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, and the diaspora, for a total of 36 nominees.
Final nominees will be notified by email or WhatsApp. Final nominees will be asked to submit a photo, biography and video (optional) to showcase their work. This content will be placed on the Africans Rising website so that our members can learn more about the nominees and their activism as they decide who to vote for as their top choice during a final voting round.
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### FINAL VOTE
After final nominees are announced
After final nominees are announced, there will be a final voting period in which only Africans Rising members who have registered through our new membership database will be able to vote online for the candidates they think should receive an Africans Rising Activism Award. If you are not yet a member of Africans Rising, you can join by filling out our membership registration form. If you are an Africans Rising member who joined before October 31, 2023, you must re-register through our new membership database. Voting will be done virtually through the Africans Rising membership database (LINK) and each voter can cast one vote for their top choice in each category.
The winners will be determined by the number of votes they receive. The nominee with the highest number of votes being the first-place winner and will receive the annual title (2024 Activist of the Year, 2024 Movement of the Year, or 2024 Artistic Activist of the Year). The nominees receiving the second and third highest number of votes will be named first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively, for their category. All top three scorers for each category will be invited to attend the All African Movements Assembly and will receive their awards during the awards and cultural night.
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### Award Ceremony
Vote results will be revealed
Vote results will be revealed and award recipients will be announced during the Awards and Cultural Gala that will be organised as a part of the All Africans Movement Assembly in Accra, Ghana. The three nominees who receive the highest vote totals for each category will be invited to the Activism Awards awards ceremony. This will be an opportunity for them to receive their award and showcase their activism and/or through the global Africans Rising platform. First Place Winners, First Runners-Up, and Second Runners-Up will be announced during the ceremony.
## Criteria of Nomination
To qualify as a nominee for the Africans Rising Activism Award, a nominee must meet the following criteria:
Activist of the year
The Africans Rising Activist of the Year award is an annual award to recognize an individual (activist) for their social justice work to bring positive change to the lives of Africans on the continent and/or in the diaspora.
To qualify as a nominee for the Africans Rising Activist of the Year Award. A nominee must meet the following criteria:
1. The nominee must be African
2. The nominee must be a member of Africans Rising
3. The nominee must be 35 years or younger
4. The nominee’s activism must demonstrate their issues of social justice
5. The nominee’s work must be non-violent
6. The nominee must be able to provide evidence of their social justice work for a minimum of two years
Movement of the year
The Africans Rising Movement of the Year award is an annual award to recognize a movement, collective or organisation for their social justice work to bring positive change to the lives of Africans on the continent and/or in the diaspora.
To qualify as a nominee for the Africans Rising Movement of the Year Award. A nominee must meet the following criteria:
1. The organisation must be founded and led by Africans or African descendants
2. The organisation must be a member of Africans Rising
3. The organisation must be involved in grassroots activities
4. The organisation’s accomplishments must demonstrate its work on issues of social justice
5. The organisation’s work must be non-violent
6. The organisation must be able to provide evidence of their social justice work for a minimum of two years
Artistic Activist of the Year
This Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year award is a new award that recognizes artists on the continent and/or in the diaspora who use their art to promote positive social change in the lives of Africans.
To qualify as a nominee for the Africans Artistic Activist of the Year Award. A nominee must meet the following criteria:
1. The nominee must be African
2. If the work is expressed in a language other than English or French, the nominee must provide a translation of the work in English or French
3. The nominee must be a member of Africans Rising
4. The nominee must be between the ages of 18 – 35 years or younger
5. The nominee’s creative work must be related to issues of social justice
6. The nominee’s work must promote non-violent activism
7. The nominee must be able to provide evidence of their social justice work for a minimum of two years
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## Prizes
Activist of the year
The winners of the 2023 Africans Rising Activist of the Year Award will be presented with the following awards:
1. $1000 Prize Money (Winner), $500 (First Runner-Up), $300 (Second Runner-Up)
2. Award Plaques
3. Participation in Africans Rising programmes
4. Africans Rising Souvenirs
Movement of the year
The winners of the 2023 Africans Rising Movement of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. $1000 Prize Money (Winner), $500 (First Runner-Up), $300 (Second Runner-Up)
2. Award Plaques
3. An exclusive training organised by Africans Rising on movement building, leadership, or campaigns for social change
4. A member representative will be invited to attend an Africans Rising training or convening
5. Africans Rising Souvenirs
Artistic Activist of the Year
The winners of the 2023 Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. $1000 Prize Money (Winner), $500 (First Runner-Up), $300 (Second Runner-Up)
2. Award Plaques
3. Participation in Africans Rising programmes
4. Africans Rising Souvenirs
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**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
في عام 2019 ، بدأت منظمة African Rising جائزة الناشط الأفريقي الصاعد للعام لتكريم الناشطين الأفارقة على مستوى القاعدة الذين يعملون من أجل العدالة والسلام والكرامة للشعوب الأفريقية. تلقت مبادرة الجائزة مثل هذا الدعم الشعبي الذي استمرت في التوسع. في عام 2020 ، كرمت جوائز النشاط الأفريقي الصاعد كلا من النشاط الفردي والجماعي ، وفي عام 2021 توسعت جوائز النشاط لتصبح منصة لعرض المواهب الإبداعية للفنانين الأفارقة.
Commencing in 2022, the Africans Rising Activism Awards initiative embarked on the journey of acknowledging African activism by bestowing three significant awards: Africans Rising Activist of the Year, Africans Rising Movement of the Year, and Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year.
The awards initiative is conducted in three phases: a public call for nominations, a vetting process by an appointed committee to select the final nominees for each category, and an online voting round, open only to Africans Rising members, to determine the winners and runners-up for each award. سيتم دعوة المرشحين الثلاثة المتأهلين لحضور حفل توزيع الجوائز عبر الإنترنت.
تخدم جوائز النشاط الأفريقي الصاعد غرض تصنيف النشطاء والحركات الأفريقية والنهوض بها وتسليط الضوء على مشاركتهم في النشاط كوسيلة للتغيير الإيجابي في المجتمعات الأفريقية. من خلال مثال المرشحين والمتلقين للجوائز ، تُظهر مبادرة الجائزة هذه النشاط كقضية جديرة بالاهتمام في المجتمع الأفريقي وتهدف إلى إلهام إجراءات مماثلة بين الجهات الفاعلة الأخرى في المجتمع المدني في القارة وفي الشتات.
تدعم هذه المبادرة النشطاء والحركات الأفريقية على حد سواء وتعمل على بناء شبكة عالمية من الأفارقة المنخرطين في أعمال سلمية لتعزيز العدالة والسلام والكرامة لجميع الأفارقة في كل مكان.
### الفائزون السابقون
في الإصدار الأول من مبادرة جائزة Africanans Rising هذه ، تم التصويت على جان ماري كالونجي ، ناشط من جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية ، كأفضل ناشط أفريقي صاعد للعام 2019.
في عام 2020 ، من بين مجموعة من 20 مرشحًا في فئتين ، [حصلت آشا جعفر هارون](https://africansrising.org/ashajaffar/) ،الناشطة و الصحفية في كينيا على جائزة ناشط العام ، و [Tournons La Page](https://africansrising.org/tournonslapage/)حركة دولية مؤيدة للديمقراطية ، تم التصويت عليها كحركة العام. وقدمت الجوائز في قمة الحكم الرشيد في غرب إفريقيا في بنين.
تم التصويت على الفائزين التاليين من قبل أعضاء Africanans Rising في مبادرة جوائز النشاط لعام 2021: ناشط العام ويلسون أتومي (نيجيريا)، حركة الشباب في البرلمان (زامبيا)، الناشط الفني للعام جويس زاو (أنغولا). Awards were presented in person and virtually during a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria.
During the year 2022, from a pool of 33 nominees, the victors in three distinct categories were revealed. Editar Ochieng from Kenya secured the title of Activist of the Year, Botswana Jobs for Graduates from Botswana achieved Movement of the Year, and Afra Saad from Sudan claimed the honour of being the Artistic Activist of the Year.
### ترشيح
Nomination for the awards is done by members of the general public through the Africans Rising website (www.africansrising.org). بعد الترشيح ، سيتم فحص المرشحين من قبل لجنة معينة من الحكام وسيتم اختيار عدد قليل من المرشحين كمرشحين نهائيين. For each category (Activist of the Year, Movement of the Year and Artistic Activist of the Year) two final nominees will be chosen to represent North Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, and the diaspora, for a total of 36 nominees.
سيتم إخطار المرشحين النهائيين عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني أو WhatsApp. سيُطلب من المرشحين النهائيين تقديم صورة وسيرة ذاتية وفيديو (اختياري) لعرض أعمالهم. سيتم وضع هذا المحتوى على موقع Africanans Rising على الويب حتى يتمكن أعضاؤنا من معرفة المزيد عن المرشحين ونشاطهم عندما يقررون لمن يصوتون على أنه الاختيار الأفضل لهم خلال جولة التصويت النهائية.
### التصويت النهائي
بعد الإعلان عن المرشحين النهائيين ، ستكون هناك فترة تصويت نهائييكون فيهاأعضاء الأفارقة الصاعدون فقط الذين سجلوا من خلال قاعدة بيانات [**العضوية الجديدة الخاصة بنا ادرين على**](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php) التصويت عبر الإنترنت للمرشحين الذين يعتقدون أنه يجب أن يحصلوا على جائزة النشاط الأفريقي الصاعد إذا لم تكن عضوًا في Africanans Rising بعد ، فيمكنك الانضمام عن طريق ملء استمارة تسجيل العضوية الخاصة بنا. If you are an Africans Rising member who joined before **October 31, 2023**, you must re-register through our [new membership database](https://management.africansrising.org/). سيتم **[التصويت افتراضيًا من خلال قاعدة بيانات](https://management.africansrising.org/)** العضوية الإفريقية الصاعدة ويمكن لكل ناخب الإدلاء بصوت واحد لاختياره الأفضل في كل فئة.
سيتم تحديد الفائزين بعدد الأصوات التي يحصلون عليها. The nominee with the highest number of votes being the first-place winner and will receive the annual title (**2023 Activist of the Year**, **2023 Movement of the Year**, or **2023 Artistic Activist of the Year**). المرشحون الذين حصلوا على ثاني وثالث أكبر عدد من الأصوات سيحصلون على الوصيف الأول والثاني ، على التوالي ، عن فئتهم. سيتم دعوة جميع الفائزين الثلاثة الأوائل عن كل فئة لحضور حفل توزيع الجوائز الافتراضي.
### حفل توزيع الجوائز
سيتم الكشف عن نتائج التصويت والإعلان عن الفائزين بالجوائز خلال حفل افتراضي لتوزيع الجوائز. ستتم دعوة المرشحين الثلاثة الذين حصلوا على أعلى إجماليات تصويت لكل فئة إلى حفل توزيع جوائز Activism الافتراضي. ستكون هذه فرصة لهم للحصول على جائزتهم وعرض نشاطهم و / أو من خلال منصة Africanans Rising العالمية. سيتم الإعلان عن الفائزين بالمركز الأول ، والوصيف الأول ، والوصيف الثاني خلال الحفل.
### معايير الترشيح
**ناشط العام**
جائزة الناشط الأفريقي الصاعد للعام هي جائزة سنوية لتكريم فرد (ناشط) لعمله في مجال العدالة الاجتماعية لإحداث تغيير إيجابي في حياة الأفارقة في القارة و / أو في الشتات.
للتأهل كمرشح لجائزة الناشط الأفارقة الصاعد لهذا العام. يجب أن يستوفي المرشح المعايير التالية:
1. يجب أن يكون المرشح أفريقيًا
2. يجب أن يكون المرشح عضوًا في مجموعة African Rising \*
3. يجب أن يكون عمر المرشح 35 عامًا أو أقل
4. يجب أن يظهر نشاط المرشح في قضايا العدالة الاجتماعية
5. يجب أن يكون عمل المرشح غير عنيف
6. يجب أن يكون المرشح قادرًا على تقديم دليل على عمله في مجال العدالة الاجتماعية لمدة لا تقل عن عامين
**حركة العام**
جائزة حركة الأفارقة الصاعدة للعام هي جائزة سنوية لتكريم حركة أو جماعة أو منظمة لعملها في مجال العدالة الاجتماعية لإحداث تغيير إيجابي في حياة الأفارقة في القارة و / أو في الخارج
للتأهل كمرشح لجائزة حركة الأفارقة الصاعدة لهذا العام. يجب أن يستوفي المرشح المعايير التالية:
1. يجب أن يؤسس المنظمة ويقودها أفارقة أو منحدرين من أصل أفريقي
2. يجب أن تكون المنظمة عضوًا في African Rising \*
3. يجب أن تشارك المنظمة في الأنشطة الشعبية
4. يجب أن تثبت إنجازات المنظمة عملها في قضايا العدالة الاجتماعية
5. يجب أن يكون عمل المنظمة غير عنيف
6. يجب أن تكون المنظمة قادرة على تقديم دليل على عملها في مجال العدالة الاجتماعية لمدة لا تقل عن عامين
**أفضل ناشط فني في العام**
جائزة الناشط الأفريقي الصاعد للعام هي جائزة جديدة تعترف بالفنانين في القارة و / أو في الشتات الذين يستخدمون فنهم لتعزيز التغيير الاجتماعي الإيجابي في حياة الأفارقة.
للتأهل كمرشح لجائزة الناشط الفني الأفارقة للعام. يجب أن يستوفي المرشح المعايير التالية:
1. يجب أن يكون المرشح أفريقيًا
2. إذا تم التعبير عن العمل بلغة غير الإنجليزية أو الفرنسية ، يجب على المرشح تقديم ترجمة للعمل باللغة الإنجليزية أو الفرنسية
3. يجب أن يكون المرشح عضوًا في مجموعة African Rising \*
4. يجب أن يتراوح عمر المرشح بين 18 و 35 عامًا أو أقل
5. يجب أن يكون العمل الإبداعي للمرشح مرتبطًا بقضايا العدالة الاجتماعية
6. يجب أن يشجع عمل المرشح النشاط اللاعنفي
7. يجب أن يكون المرشح قادرًا على تقديم دليل على عمله في مجال العدالة الاجتماعية لمدة لا تقل عن عامين
## Register as an Africans Rising member to vote
All nominations are due by 11:59 PM GMT on Nov. 3rd
[فقم بالتسجيل الآن على](https://forms.gle/PZfSrcA7rdL6kpqt6)[نص الزر الثاني](https://forms.gle/PZfSrcA7rdL6kpqt6)
### جائزة
The winners of the 2022 Africans Rising Activist of the Year Award will be presented with the following awards:
1. 1000 دولار للجائزة (الفائز) ، 500 دولار (الوصيف الأول) ، 300 دولار (الوصيف الثاني)
2. دروع الجائزة
3. المشاركة في برامج الأفارقة الصاعدة
4. الهدايا التذكارية الأفريقية الصاعدة
The winners of the 2022 Africans Rising Movement of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. 1000 دولار للجائزة (الفائز) ، 500 دولار (الوصيف الأول) ، 300 دولار (الوصيف الثاني)
2. دروع الجائزة
3. تدريب حصري ينظمه الأفارقة الصاعدون حول بناء الحركة أو القيادة أو حملات التغيير الاجتماعي
4. ستتم دعوة ممثل عضو لحضور تدريب أو اجتماع صاعد الأفارقة
5. الهدايا التذكارية الأفريقية الصاعدة
The winners of the 2022 Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. 1000 دولار للجائزة (الفائز) ، 500 دولار (الوصيف الأول) ، 300 دولار (الوصيف الثاني)
2. دروع الجائزة
3. المشاركة في برامج الأفارقة الصاعدة
4. الهدايا التذكارية الأفريقية الصاعدة
ستتاح لجميع المرشحين والفائزين بجوائز Activism الفرصة للتطوع مع African Rising لتنظيم عمليات تعبئة حول القضايا ذات الصلة بعملك وعضويتنا.
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### [Prix de l'activisme](https://www.africansrising.org/activismawards/)
**Published:** December 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
En 2019, Africans Rising a lancé le prix Africans Rising Activist of the Year pour récompenser les militants africains travaillant pour la justice, la paix et la dignité pour le peuple africain. L’initiative du prix a reçu un tel soutien populaire qu’elle a continué à se développer. En 2020, le Prix Activisme récompensait à la fois l’activisme individuel et l’activisme collectif, et en 2021, le Prix Activisme s’est élargi pour devenir une plate-forme de présentation des talents créatifs des artistes africains.
À partir de 2022, l’initiative Prix de l’activisme Africans Rising s’est inscrite dans une démarche de reconnaissance de l’activisme africain en décernant trois prix significatifs : Activiste de l’année, Mouvement de l’année et Artiste activiste de l’année.
Le concours se déroule en trois phases : un appel public à nominations, un processus de sélection par un comité désigné pour choisir les candidats finalistes dans chaque catégorie, et un vote en ligne, ouvert uniquement aux membres du mouvement Africans Rising, pour déterminer les lauréats et les finalistes de chaque prix. Les trois premiers nominés seront invités à participer à la cérémonie de remise des prix en ligne.
Les Africans Rising Activism Awards ont pour objectif de profiler et de faire progresser les militants et mouvements africains et de souligner leur engagement dans l’activisme comme moyen de changement positif dans les communautés africaines. À travers l’exemple des nominés et des lauréats, cette initiative de prix présente l’activisme comme une cause louable dans la société africaine et vise à inspirer des actions similaires parmi d’autres acteurs de la société civile sur le continent et dans la diaspora.
Le prix Activisme Africans Rising est une initiative qui soutient et met en relation des activistes et des mouvements membres d’un réseau international d’Africains qui s’engagent dans des actions non violentes afin de promouvoir la justice, la paix et la dignité pour tous les citoyens africains du monde entier.
### Précédents lauréats
Jean-Marie Kalonji, un activiste de la République démocratique du Congo, a été élu Activiste de l’année 2019 lors de la première édition du prix Activisme Africans Rising.
En 2020, sur un total de 20 nominés dans les deux catégories, [Asha Jaffar Harunune](https://africansrising.org/ashajaffar/) Activiste et journaliste du Kenya, a été élue Activiste de l’année, et [Tournons La Page](https://africansrising.org/tournonslapage/)une organisation internationale pro-démocratie, a été élue Mouvement de l’année. Les prix ont été remis lors du Sommet de la bonne gouvernance en Afrique de l’Ouest au Bénin.
Les lauréats suivants ont été élus par les membres d’Africans Rising dans le cadre de l’initiative Prix Activisme 2021 : Activiste de l’année Wilson Atumeyi (Nigéria), Mouvement de la jeunesse de l’année pour le Parlement (Zambie), Artiste Activiste de l’année Joice Zau (Angola). Awards were presented in person and virtually during a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria.
En 2022, les lauréats de trois catégories distinctes ont été désignés parmi 33 nominés. Editar Ochieng, du Kenya, a été désignée activiste de l’année, Botswana Jobs for Graduates, du Botswana, a remporté le prix du mouvement de l’année, et Afra Saad, du Soudan, a eu l’honneur d’être l’artiste activiste de l’année.
### Nomination
La nomination des candidats aux prix est effectuée par les membres du grand public sur le site web de Africans Rising (www.africansrising.org). Après la nomination, les nominés seront examinés par un panel de juges nommés et quelques candidats sélectionnés seront présélectionnés en tant que nominés finaux. Pour chaque catégorie (Activiste de l’année, Mouvement de l’année et Artiste activiste de l’année), deux finalistes seront choisis pour représenter l’Afrique du Nord, l’Afrique de l’Est, l’Afrique centrale, l’Afrique de l’Ouest, l’Afrique australe et la diaspora, soit un total de 36 nominés.
Les nominés finaux seront informés par e-mail ou WhatsApp. Les nominés finaux seront invités à soumettre une photo, une biographie et une vidéo (facultatif) pour présenter leur travail. Ce contenu sera placé sur le site Web Africans Rising afin que nos membres puissent en savoir plus sur les nominés et leur activisme alors qu’ils décident pour qui voter en tant que premier choix lors d’un dernier tour de scrutin.
### Vote final
Après l’annonce des nominés finalistes, il y aura une dernière phase de vote où seuls les membres du mouvement Africans Rising qui se sont enregistrés sur notre nouvelle [**plateforme de donnée**](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)s pourront voter en ligne pour les candidats qui, selon eux, devraient recevoir un prix de l’activisme Africans Rising. Si vous n’êtes pas encore membre d’Africans Rising, vous pouvez vous inscrire en remplissant notre formulaire d’inscription. Si vous êtes un membre de Africans Rising qui a adhéré avant le **31 octobre 2023**, vous devez vous réinscrire via notre nouvelle [plateforme de données des membres](https://management.africansrising.org/). Le vote se fera virtuellement via la **[plateforme des membres de Africans Risin](https://management.africansrising.org/)**g et chaque électeur pourra voter pour son premier choix dans chaque catégorie.
Les gagnants seront déterminés par le nombre de votes qu’ils recevront. Le candidat ayant obtenu le plus grand nombre de voix sera le vainqueur de la première place et recevra le titre annuel (**Activiste de l’année 2023**, **Mouvement de l’année 2023** ou **Artiste activiste de l’année 2023**). Les nominés recevant le deuxième et le troisième plus grand nombre de votes seront respectivement nommés premier et deuxième deuxième pour leur catégorie. Les trois meilleurs buteurs de chaque catégorie seront invités à assister à une cérémonie de remise des prix virtuelle.
### Awards Ceremony
Les résultats du vote seront révélés et les lauréats seront annoncés lors d’une cérémonie de remise des prix virtuelle. Les trois nominés qui recevront le plus grand nombre de votes pour chaque catégorie seront invités à la cérémonie virtuelle de remise des prix de l’activisme. Ce sera l’occasion pour eux de recevoir leur prix et de présenter leur activisme et/ou à travers la plateforme mondiale Africans Rising. Les gagnants de la première place, les premiers finalistes et les deuxièmes finalistes seront annoncés lors de la cérémonie.
### Critères de nomination
**MILITANT DE L’ANNÉE**
Le prix Africans Rising Activist of the Year est un prix annuel qui récompense un individu (activiste) pour son travail de justice sociale visant à apporter un changement positif dans la vie des Africains sur le continent et/ou dans la diaspora.
Se qualifier en tant que nominé pour le prix African Rising Activist of the Year. Un candidat doit répondre aux critères suivants :
1. Le candidat doit être africain
2. Le candidat doit être membre d’Africans Rising\*
3. Le candidat doit avoir 35 ans ou moins
4. L’activisme du candidat doit démontrer son implication sur les questions de justice sociale
5. Le travail du candidat doit être non violent
6. Le candidat doit être en mesure de prouver son travail en justice sociale pendant au moins deux ans
**MOUVEMENT DE L’ANNÉE**
Le prix Africans Rising Movement of the Year est un prix annuel qui récompense un mouvement, un collectif ou une organisation pour leur travail de justice sociale visant à apporter un changement positif dans la vie des Africains sur le continent et/ou dans la diaspora.
Se qualifier en tant que nominé pour le prix Africans Rising Movement of the Year. Un candidat doit répondre aux critères suivants :
1. L’organisation doit être fondée et dirigée par des Africains ou des descendants d’Africains
2. L’organisation doit être membre d’Africans Rising\*
3. L’organisation doit être impliquée dans des activités de terrain
4. Les réalisations de l’organisation doivent démontrer son travail sur les questions de justice sociale
5. Le travail de l’organisation doit être non violent
6. L’organisation doit être en mesure de fournir la preuve de son travail de justice sociale pendant au moins deux ans
**ACTIVISTE ARTISTIQUE DE L’ANNÉE**
Ce prix Africans Rising Artist Activist of the Year est un nouveau prix qui récompense les artistes du continent et/ou de la diaspora qui utilisent leur art pour promouvoir un changement social positif dans la vie des Africains.
Se qualifier en tant que nominé pour le prix de l’activiste artistique africain de l’année. Un candidat doit répondre aux critères suivants :
1. Le candidat doit être africain
2. Si l’œuvre est exprimée dans une langue autre que l’anglais ou le français, le candidat doit fournir une traduction de l’œuvre en anglais ou en français
3. Le candidat doit être membre d’Africans Rising\*
4. Le candidat doit être âgé de 18 à 35 ans ou moins
5. Le travail créatif du candidat doit être lié aux questions de justice sociale
6. Le travail du candidat doit promouvoir l’activisme non violent
7. Le candidat doit être en mesure de prouver son travail en justice sociale pendant au moins deux ans
## S'inscrire pour devenir membre de Africans Rising pour voter
Les nominations doivent être soumises au plus tard le 3 novembre à 23h59 GMT.
[Vous pouvez vous inscrire ici](https://forms.gle/PZfSrcA7rdL6kpqt6)[Nominez ici](https://forms.gle/9S3xyytXM7w4Xu9o9)
### Prix
The winners of the 2022 Activist of the Year Award will be presented with the following awards:
1. 1000 $ de prix en argent (gagnant), 500 $ (premier finaliste), 300 $ (deuxième finaliste)
2. Plaques de récompense
3. Participation aux programmes African Rising
4. Africains Rising Souvenirs
The winners of the 2022 Movement of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. 1000 $ de prix en argent (gagnant), 500 $ (premier finaliste), 300 $ (deuxième finaliste)
2. Plaques de récompense
3. Une formation exclusive organisée par Africans Rising sur la construction de mouvements, le leadership ou les campagnes pour le changement social
4. Un représentant des membres sera invité à assister à une formation ou à une réunion d’Africans Rising.
5. Africains Rising Souvenirs
The winners of the 2022 Artistic Activist of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. 1000 $ de prix en argent (gagnant), 500 $ (premier finaliste), 300 $ (deuxième finaliste)
2. Plaques de récompense
3. Participation aux programmes African Rising
4. Africains Rising Souvenirs
Tous les nominés et lauréats des Prix de l’activisme auront l’opportunité de faire du bénévolat avec Africans Rising pour organiser des mobilisations autour de questions pertinentes pour votre travail et nos membres.
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### [Blogu](https://www.africansrising.org/blog/)
**Published:** September 15, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
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### [Blogue](https://www.africansrising.org/blog/)
**Published:** September 15, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
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### [Blog](https://www.africansrising.org/blog/)
**Published:** September 15, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
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### [Prémios Ativismo](https://www.africansrising.org/activismawards/)
**Published:** December 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[  ](https://management.africansrising.org)
Em 2019, os africanos Rising Ativista do Ano para reconhecer os ativistas africanos que trabalham pela justiça, paz e dignidade para o povo africano. A iniciativa de atribuição de prémios recebeu um apoio tão popular que continuou a expandir-se. Em 2020, o Prémio de Activismo do Africans Rising distinguiu o activismo individual e colectivo, e em 2021 a Premiação de Activismo expandiu-se para se tornar uma plataforma de demonstração de talentos criativos dos artistas africanos.
A iniciativa Premiação de Activismo do Africans Rising 2022 vai distinguir o activismo africano por meio da entrega de três prémios: o prémio de Activista do Ano, o Prémio do Movimento do Ano e o Prémio de Activista Artístico do Ano do Africans Rising.
A iniciativa de premiação será conduzida em três fases: chamada pública para nomeações, um processo de verificação por um comité nomeado para seleccionar os nomeados finais para cada categoria e uma rodada de votação online, aberta apenas aos membros do African Rising, para determinar os vencedores e vice-campeões de cada prêmio. Todos os três primeiros indicados serão convidados a participar de uma cerimónia de premiação online.
Os Africans Rising Activism Awards servem o propósito de perfilar e avançar ativistas e movimentos africanos e destacar o seu envolvimento do ativismo como meio de mudança positiva nas comunidades africanas. Por meio do exemplo dos nomeados e vencedores do prémio, esta iniciativa mostra o activismo como uma causa nobre na sociedade africana e visa inspirar acções semelhantes entre outros actores da sociedade civil no continente e na diáspora.
A iniciativa Africans Rising Activism Awards apoia e liga ativistas e movimentos numa rede global de africanos que se dedicam a ações não violentas para promover a justiça, a paz e a dignidade para todos os africanos em todo o lado.
## Vencedores anteriores
Na primeira edição desta iniciativa da Premiação do Africans Rising, Jean-Marie Kalonji, um activista da República Democrática do Congo, foi eleito o activista do ano do Africans Rising de 2019.
Em 2020, de um colectivo de 20 nomeados em duas categorias, [Asha Jaffar Harun](https://africansrising.org/ashajaffar/), uma activista e jornalista do Quénia, foi eleita a Activista do Ano, e [Tournons La Page](https://africansrising.org/tournonslapage/), um movimento internacional pró-democracia, foi eleito o Movimento do Ano. Os prémios foram apresentados na Cimeira de Boa Governação da África Ocidental, no Benim.
Os vencedores a seguir foram votados pelos membros do Africans Rising na iniciativa de Premiação de Activismo de 2021: Activista do Ano Wilson Atumeyi (Nigéria), Movimento do Ano Youth for Parliament (Zâmbia), Activista Artística do Ano Joice Zau (Angola). Os prémios foram entregues presencialmente e virtualmente durante uma cerimónia em Abuja, Nigéria .
## Nomeação
A nomeação para os prémios é feita por membros do público em geral através do sítio Web do Africans Rising [( africansrising.org )](http://www.africansrising.org) ). Após a nomeação, os nomeados serão examinados por um painel de juízes nomeados e alguns candidatos selecionados serão selecionados como nomeados finais. Para cada categoria (Ativista do Ano, Movimento do Ano e Ativista Artístico do Ano), serão escolhidos dois nomeados finais para representar o Norte de África, África Oriental, África Central, África Ocidental, África Austral e a diáspora, num total de 36 nomeados.
Os nomeados finais serão notificados por e-mail ou WhatsApp. Os nomeados finais serão convidados a submeter uma foto, biografia e vídeo (opcional) para mostrar o seu trabalho. Este conteúdo será colocado no site Africans Rising para que os nossos membros possam aprender mais sobre os nomeados e o seu ativismo, uma vez que decidem em quem votar como a sua escolha principal durante uma votação final.
## Votação Final
Depois que os nomeados finais forem anunciados, haverá um período de votação final em que **apenas** **os membros do Africans Rising inscritos através da nossa [nova base de dados de membros](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)** poderão votar online para os candidatos que acham que devem receber um Premiação de Activismo Africans Rising. **Se ainda não é membro do Africans Rising, pode filiar-se preenchendo o nosso formulário de registo de membro. Se você é membro do Africans Rising que ingressou antes de 31 de Outubro de 2022, você deve se [registar novamente através da nossa nova base de dados de membros.](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)**. A votação será feita virtualmente através da base de dados de membros do Africans Rising e cada eleitor pode dar um voto para a sua melhor escolha em cada categoria.
Os vencedores serão determinados pelo número de votos que receberem. O nomeado com o maior número de votos será o vencedor do primeiro lugar e receberá o título anual (Activista do Ano 2022, Movimento do Ano 2022 ou Activista Artístico do Ano 2022). Os nomeados que receberem o segundo e terceiro maior número de votos serão nomeados primeiro e segundo classificados, respectivamente, para a sua categoria. Os vencedores do primeiro lugar, e os segundos classificados serão anunciados durante a cerimónia.
**CERIMÓNIA DE ENTREGA DE PRÉMIOS**
Os resultados dos votos serão revelados e os premiados serão anunciados durante uma cerimónia de entrega de prémios virtuais. Os três nomeados que receberem o maior número de votos por cada categoria serão convidados para a cerimónia de entrega de prémios virtuais dos Prémios Ativismos. Esta será uma oportunidade para receberem o seu prémio e mostrarem o seu ativismo e/ou através da plataforma global Africans Rising. Os vencedores do primeiro lugar, os primeiros vice-campeões e os segundos classificados serão anunciados durante a cerimónia.
## CERIMÓNIA DE ENTREGA DE PRÉMIOS
Os resultados dos votos serão revelados e os premiados serão anunciados durante uma cerimónia de entrega de prémios virtuais. Os três nomeados que receberem o maior número de votos por cada categoria serão convidados para a cerimónia de entrega de prémios virtuais dos Prémios Ativismos. Esta será uma oportunidade para receberem o seu prémio e mostrarem o seu ativismo e/ou através da plataforma global Africans Rising. Os vencedores do primeiro lugar, os primeiros vice-campeões e os segundos classificados serão anunciados durante a cerimónia.
## Critérios de nomeação
**ATIVISTA DO ANO**
O prémio Ativista Nascente africano do Ano é um prémio anual para reconhecer um indivíduo (ativista) pelo seu trabalho de justiça social para trazer mudanças positivas na vida dos africanos no continente e/ou na diáspora.
Para se qualificar como candidato ao Prémio De Ativista Nascente africano do Ano. O candidato deve cumprir os seguintes critérios:
1. O candidato deve ser africano.
2. O candidato deve ser um membro dos Africanos Rising\*
3. O candidato deve ter 35 anos ou menos
4. O ativismo do candidato deve demonstrar as suas questões de justiça social
5. O trabalho do candidato deve ser não-violento.
6. O candidato deve ser capaz de fornecer provas do seu trabalho de justiça social por um mínimo de dois anos
**MOVIMENTO DO ANO**
O prémio Movimento Nascente africano do Ano é um prémio anual para reconhecer um movimento, coletivo ou organização pelo seu trabalho de justiça social para trazer mudanças positivas na vida dos africanos no continente e/ou na diáspora.
Para se qualificar como candidato ao Prémio movimento de ascensão dos africanos do ano. O candidato deve cumprir os seguintes critérios:
1. A organização deve ser fundada e liderada por africanos ou descendentes africanos
2. A organização deve ser um membro dos Africanos Rising\*
3. A organização deve estar envolvida em atividades populares
4. As realizações da organização devem demonstrar o seu trabalho em questões de justiça social
5. O trabalho da organização deve ser não-violento.
6. A organização deve ser capaz de fornecer provas do seu trabalho de justiça social por um mínimo de dois anos
**ATIVISTA ARTÍSTICO DO ANO**
Este prémio de Ativista Artístico Nascente do Ano é um novo prémio que reconhece artistas do continente e/ou na diáspora que usam a sua arte para promover mudanças sociais positivas na vida dos africanos.
Para se qualificar como candidato ao Prémio de Ativista Artístico Africano do Ano. O candidato deve cumprir os seguintes critérios:
1. O candidato deve ser africano.
2. Se o trabalho for expresso numa língua diferente do inglês ou francês, o candidato deve fornecer uma tradução da obra em inglês ou francês
3. O candidato deve ser um membro dos Africanos Rising\*
4. O candidato deve ter entre 18 e 35 anos ou menos
5. O trabalho criativo do candidato deve estar relacionado com questões de justiça social
6. O trabalho do candidato deve promover o ativismo não-violento
7. O candidato deve ser capaz de fornecer provas do seu trabalho de justiça social por um mínimo de dois anos
## Registe-se como membro Africanos em Ascensão para votar
A votação para Premiação de Activismo do Africans Rising 2022 terá início no dia 28 de Novembro às 6:00 GMT e terminará aos 11 de Dezembro às 11:59 GMT.
[Pode registar-se aqui](https://www.africansrising.org/take-action/member/)
## Prémio
The winners of the 2022 Africans Rising Activist of the Year Award will be presented with the following awards:
1. $1000 Prize Money (Vencedor), $500 (Primeiro Vice-Campeão), $300 (Segundo Vice-Campeão)
2. Placas de prêmio
3. Participação em programas de ascensão de africanos
4. Lembranças crescentes dos africanos
The winners of the 2022 Africans Rising Movement of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. $1000 Prize Money (Vencedor), $500 (Primeiro Vice-Campeão), $300 (Segundo Vice-Campeão)
2. Placas de prêmio
3. Uma formação exclusiva organizada por africanos Subindo na construção de movimentos, liderança ou campanhas de mudança social
4. Um representante membro será convidado a assistir a uma formação ou convocação de africanos
5. Lembranças crescentes dos africanos
The winners of the 2022 Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. $1000 Prize Money (Vencedor), $500 (Primeiro Vice-Campeão), $300 (Segundo Vice-Campeão)
2. Placas de prêmio
3. Participação em programas de ascensão de africanos
4. Lembranças crescentes dos africanos
Todos os nomeados e vencedores dos Prémios Ativismo terão a oportunidade de se voluntariar com os africanos Rising para organizar mobilizações em torno de questões relevantes para o seu trabalho e a nossa adesão.
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### [May25 African Liberation Day 2021](https://www.africansrising.org/may25-2021/)
**Published:** May 14, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
\#Rise4OurLives and celebrate African Liberation Day
In 2021, the Africans Rising African Liberation Day mobilisation was realised under the theme “Pan-Africanism in the 21st Century: Our Health, Our Rights, Our Future” and was circulated on social media with the use of our #Rise4OurLives hashtag.
It was a moment to organise and connect with African activists and movements working to build healthy communities, which included topics such as the physical well-being of all Africans as well as a healthy respect for issues of freedom, democracy and social justice.
Over 240 activities and events were held during the week to commemorate African Liberation Day 2021. Activities took place in 32 African countries and 7 countries in the diaspora. Africans Rising helped sponsor 57 of the events, which included youth dialogues on issues such as transparent elections, climate change, human rights and the future of Africa; a distribution of feminie products to school girls in Kenya, a blood drive in Senegal, and a student leadership gathering in Liberia.
Our upcoming African Liberation Day events which will start on Friday, May 21. We hope this line up of events and speakers will expand your knowledge and engagement with Pan-African liberation movements and celebrate the work that has been done while strategizing the way forward. We hope you will join us!
[Read the 2021 African Liberation Day Toolkit](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ar_may25_toolkit_english.pdf)
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### [سفراء](https://www.africansrising.org/ambassadors/)
**Published:** June 9, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# سفراء
### كومي نايدو
##### ناشط في مجال حقوق الإنسان والعدالة المناخية.
السيرة الذاتية
كومي نايدو ناشط في مجال حقوق الإنسان والبيئة من جنوب إفريقيا.
شغل منصب المدير التنفيذي الدولي لمنظمة السلام الأخضر الدولية (من 2009 إلى 2016) والأمين العام لمنظمة العفو الدولية (من 2018 إلى 2020).
وهو أول سفير عالمي للأفارقة ينهضون من أجل العدالة والسلام والكرامة.
يعمل أستاذًا للممارسة في [كلية ثندربيرد للإدار](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbird_School_of_Global_Management)ة [العالمية بجامعة ولاية أريزونا.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_State_University)
كومي هو أيضًا زميل زائر: في [جامعة أكسفورد وز](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oxford)ميل [فخري في كلية ماجدالين](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalen_College,_Oxford)
### فاتوماتا جالو تامبجانج
##### نائب رئيس غامبيا السابق
السيرة الذاتية
**أجا فاتوماتا س. Jallow-Tambajang** (من مواليد 22 أكتوبر 1949) هي [سياسية](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia) وناشطة غامبية شغلت منصب نائب ر[ئيس غامبيا ووزيرة شؤون المر](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice-President_of_the_Gambia)أة [من فبراير](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Women%27s_Affairs_(The_Gambia)) 2017 إلى يونيو 2018 ، في [عهد الرئيس](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) [أداما بارو](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adama_Barrow). ولد تامباجانج في [بريكاما](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brikama) ، [غامبيا](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gambia). تلقت تعليمها في غامبيا ، [داكار](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar) و[فرنسا](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France). [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatoumata_Tambajang#cite_note-FatuNewVP-1) حصلت على درجة البكالوريوس في اللغة الفرنسية من [جامعة نيس صوفيا أنتيبوليس](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nice_Sophia_Antipolis).
في وقت مبكر من حياتها المهنية ، كانت رئيسة المجلس الوطني للمرأة في غامبيا [ومستشارة لداودا جاوارا](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawda_Jawara) ، أول [رئيسة لغامبيا كدولة](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) مستقلة عن الحكم [الاستعمار](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Independence_Act_1964)ي للإمبر[اطورية](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Colony_and_Protectorate) البر[يطانية](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire). بعد [الانقلاب *العسكري*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Gambian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat) في يوليو 1994 الذي أطاح بحكومة جوارة ، وشغلت منصب وزيرة الدولة للصحة والرعاية الاجتماعية من 1994 إلى 1995 في مجلس [الوزراء من المجلس الحاكم المؤقت للقوات المسلحة](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_Provisional_Ruling_Council).
تم تعيينها نائبة للرئيس من قبل بارو في يناير 2017 ، ولكن تبين أنها غير مؤهلة بسبب قيود السن الدستورية. وبدلاً من ذلك عُينت وزيرة لشؤون المرأة تشرف على مكتب نائب الرئيس ، حتى تم تغيير الدستور وأدت اليمين رسميًا كنائبة للرئيس في نوفمبر 2017. قبل تعيينها ، شغلت منصب رئيس [تحالف 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_2016) ، تحالف الأحزاب السياسية المعارضة الذي دعم ترشيح بارو في [الانتخابات الرئاسية لعام 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambian_presidential_election,_2016).
انضم Tambajang إلى [الحزب الديمقراطي المتحد](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Democratic_Party_(Gambia)) (UDP) في أبريل 2015 ، خلال مواجهة فاس مع قوات الأمن. في ال [برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Development_Programme) ، تعمل في مجال التنمية ، بما في ذلك 5 سنوات في [نهر مانو الذي مزقته الحرب](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mano_River). في عام 2001 ، أثناء العمل في [منطقة البحيرات الكبرى الأفريقية](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Great_Lakes) ، كانت ضحية وضع رهينة متمرد.
في الآونة الأخيرة ، حصلت فاتوتاما مؤخرًا على جائزة All Media Network لدفاعها عن حقوق النساء والفتيات.
### عزرا مبوغوري
##### المدير التنفيذي لمؤسسة Akiba Uhaki
السيرة الذاتية
### جاي نايدو
##### سياسي من جنوب افريقيا
السيرة الذاتية
جاي هو رئيس التحالف العالمي لتحسين التغذية (GAIN) ، وهي مؤسسة عالمية مقرها في جنيف وتلتزم معالجة سوء التغذية الذي يواجه ملياري شخص في العالم. يكسب هي شراكة بين القطاعين العام والخاص تجمع بين وكالات الأمم المتحدة والشركات الخاصة والمنظمات الخيرية والحكومات والمجتمعات المدنية أو برامج عملية في حوالي 30 دولة حول العالم. ([www.gainhealth.org](http://www.gainhealth.org)) جاي هو المؤسس المشارك لشركة استثمار وإدارة في جنوب إفريقيا ، مجموعة J&J. في عام 2007 ، أسس J&J Development Trust وكرس نفسه بدوام كامل اليوم للعمل التطوعي والنشاط الاجتماعي على نطاق عالمي.
وهو يعمل بصفة استشارية لعدد من المنظمات الدولية بما في ذلك لجنة النطاق العريض التابعة للاتحاد الدولي للاتصالات (ITU) ومنظمة الأمم المتحدة للتربية والعلم والثقافة (اليونسكو) واللجنة الرائدة لـ الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة المعني بالتغذية. (www.scalingupnutrition.org ) كما أنه يعمل في مجلس الإدارة لمؤسسة محمد إبراهيم التي تركز على الحوكمة في إفريقيا. ([www.moibrahimfoundation.org](http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org))
جاي نايدو هو حاليًا راعي سكاتيرلينغز أوف أفريكا ، وهي مبادرة لتعليم العلوم تحتفل بمكانة إفريقيا باعتبارها موطن أجداد البشرية. [www.past.org.za](http://www.past.org.za)
شغل منصب رئيس مجلس إدارة بنك التنمية للجنوب الأفريقي ، وهو مؤسسة رئيسية لتطوير تمويل البنية التحتية ، ومقرها في جنوب إفريقيا ، من 2000 إلى 2010.
من 1994 إلى 1999 ، كان جاي الوزير المسؤول عن برنامج إعادة الإعمار والتنمية (RDP) في جنوب إفريقيا ووزير الاتصالات في حكومة نيلسون مانديلا.
كان الأمين العام المؤسس لمؤتمر نقابات عمال جنوب إفريقيا (COSATU) ، أكبر حركة عمالية في جنوب إفريقيا ، حيث خدم ثلاث فترات (1985 إلى 1993).
حصل جاي على وسام جوقة الشرف Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (وسام جوقة الشرف) ، وهو أحد أرفع الأوسمة الفرنسية والعديد من الجوائز الأخرى.
ينشر مدونة على [www.jaynaidoo.org](http://www.jaynaidoo.org). السيرة الذاتية لجاي ، قتال للعدالة متاح في مكتبات SA الرائدة.
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### نونو كيدان
##### مؤسس ومدير شبكة Priority Africa Network
السيرة الذاتية
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### بونيفاس موانجي
##### مصور صحفي وسياسي وناشط كيني
السيرة الذاتية
بونيفاس موانجي هو واحد من أكثر الكينيين صوتًا وشجاعة في جيلنا.
معترف به عالميًا لشغفه وتميزه في التصوير الفوتوغرافي ، لم يستطع هذا المصور والناشط مقاومة الدعوة إلى النشاط بعد أن شاهد بنفسه الوحشية التي عانى منها الكينيون في أعقاب أعمال العنف التي أعقبت الانتخابات في عام 2008. ثم أنشأ *بيشا متاني ،* معرض تصوير متنقل يعرض صورًا للعنف. تجول معرض الصور المتنقل في جميع أنحاء كينيا واستقطب أكثر من مليوني زائر ، وقدمت جولة المعرض منصة للتفكير الفردي والحوار الصادق والشفاء بين الأشخاص والمصالحة المجتمعية.
في عام 2012 ، أسس بونيفاس [PAWA254 ،](http://www.pawa254.org) وهو مركز للمبدعين في كينيا ، حيث يجد الصحفيون والفنانون والناشطون طرقًا مبتكرة لتحقيق التغيير الاجتماعي.
في سن الرابعة والثلاثين ، كان ضيفًا على الدولة في العديد من المناسبات لدفاعه عن العدالة ودعوة القادة الأقوياء لفسادهم الجائر وانتهاكهم الصارخ لحقوق الإنسان. لقد أكسبه هذا أصدقاء وأعداء على حد سواء ، كما أن التزامه بتعزيز التغيير الاجتماعي جاء بثمن باهظ. كزوج وأب ، عانى زوجته وأطفاله من أعمال عدائية من جهات مختلفة. لقد أدى تصعيد هذه الأعمال العدائية إلى تهديده بالأذى و / أو الموت من قبل قوى قوية في الحكومة.
مثل العديد من الكينيين الذين نشأوا تنشئة صعبة ، حيث لم يتم تلبية الاحتياجات الأساسية دائمًا ، فإن بونيفاس موانجي على دراية بكفاح الكيني العادي. لقد عمل كناسًا لانتظار الحافلات ، وصبي منزل وباعة متجول ، حتى أنه قضى بعض الوقت في مدرسة معتمدة.
على الرغم من الصعاب الهائلة ، فقد نهض واكتشف التصوير الفوتوغرافي في سن مبكرة وطبق ذكاءه الريادي للتحرر من براثن الفقر. يمكن لأولئك الذين عملوا مع Boniface Mwangi أن يشهدوا على اجتهاده وتعاطفه وقيادته الذاتية.
وقد فاز مرتين بجائزة CNN Multichoice Africa لأفضل مصور صحفي وهو أصغر فائز بالأمير كلاوس. صنفته مجلة New African Magazine كواحد من أكثر 100 أفريقي تأثيرًا في عامي 2014 و 2016 وهو أيضًا زميل TED كبير. اعترفت به مجلة تايم كقائد للجيل القادم في عام 2015 وتم اختياره كأفضل 40 رجلاً في كينيا تحت 40 في عام 2016.
يواصل Boniface Mwangi شن حملة مفعمة بالحيوية ضد المؤسسات القمعية. على الرغم من أنه وقف بمفرده في وقت ما ، إلا أن حركته اليوم اكتسبت قوة جذب مع العديد – مستوحاة من رؤيته واتساقها – مضيفين أصواتهم للدفاع عن كينيا أفضل.
بعد سنوات من التحريض على الهامش ، سعى بونيفاس موانجي إلى تفويض الشعب بأخذ النضال داخل المؤسسة. لقد تنافس على منصب النائب في دائرة Starehe الانتخابية ، وهو شخص يعرف شقوقه وزواياه المظلمة تمامًا ، بعد أن أطلق عليه المنزل لجزء كبير من شبابه. على الرغم من عدم نجاحه في محاولته الأولى لدخول البرلمان ، إلا أنه يتمتع بسجل حافل يمكنك الاعتماد عليه ويتعهد بمواصلة التحدث بشجاعة بطلاقة ، لأن شعب كينيا يستحق الأفضل.
بونيفاس وزوجته نيري موانجي هما والدا محبين لثلاثة أطفال رائعين.
وهو أيضًا مؤلف كتاب *“بلا حدود”* – مذكرات مؤثرة ومثيرة للاهتمام تجسد رحلته المذهلة.
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### [Embaixadores](https://www.africansrising.org/ambassadors/)
**Published:** June 9, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# Embaixadores
### Kumi Naidoo
##### Ativista de direitos humanos e justiça climática.
biografia
Kumi Naidoo é uma ativista ambiental e de direitos humanos sul-africana.
Foi Diretor Executivo Internacional do Greenpeace Internacional (de 2009 a 2016) e Secretário Geral da Anistia Internacional (de 2018 a 2020).
Ele é o primeiro Embaixador Global de Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity.
Ele atua como professor de prática na [Thunderbird School of Global Management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbird_School_of_Global_Management) na [Arizona State University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_State_University).
Kumi também é Visiting Fellow: na [Universidade de Oxford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oxford) e [Honorary Fellow no Magdalen College](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalen_College,_Oxford)
### Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang
##### Ex-vice-presidente da Gâmbia
biografia
**Aja Fatoumata C.M. Jallow-Tambajang** (nascida em 22 de outubro de 1949) é uma política e ativista [gambiana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia) que atuou como [vice-presidente da Gâmbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice-President_of_the_Gambia) e [ministra dos Assuntos Femininos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Women%27s_Affairs_(The_Gambia)) de fevereiro de 2017 a junho de 2018, sob o [presidente](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) [Adama Barrow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adama_Barrow).Tambajang nasceu em [Brikama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brikama), [Gâmbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gambia). Ela foi educada na Gâmbia, [Dakar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar) e [França](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France).[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatoumata_Tambajang#cite_note-FatuNewVP-1) Ela completou um bacharelado em francês na [Universidade de Nice Sophia Antipolis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nice_Sophia_Antipolis).
No início de sua carreira, ela foi presidente do Conselho Nacional de Mulheres da Gâmbia e conselheira de [Dawda Jawara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawda_Jawara), a primeira [presidente da Gâmbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) como uma nação [independente](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Independence_Act_1964) do [domínio colonial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Colony_and_Protectorate) do [Império Britânico.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire). Depois de [golpe *militar*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Gambian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat) de julho de 1994 que depôs o governo de Jawara, ocupou o cargo de Secretária de Estado da Saúde e Previdência Social de 1994 a 1995 no gabinete do [Conselho Provisório das Forças Armadas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_Provisional_Ruling_Council).
Ela foi nomeada vice-presidente por Barrow em janeiro de 2017, mas foi considerada inelegível devido a restrições constitucionais de idade. Em vez disso, ela foi nomeada Ministra dos Assuntos da Mulher, supervisionando o cargo de vice-presidente, até que a constituição fosse alterada e ela fosse formalmente empossada como vice-presidente em novembro de 2017. Antes de sua nomeação, ela havia servido como presidente do [Coalition 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_2016), a aliança de partidos políticos da oposição que apoiou a candidatura de Barrow nas [eleições presidenciais de 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambian_presidential_election,_2016).
Tambajang ingressou no [Partido Democrático Unido](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Democratic_Party_(Gambia)) (UDP) em abril de 2015, durante o impasse de Fass com as forças de segurança. No [Programa das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Development_Programme) (PNUD), ela trabalha no campo do desenvolvimento, incluindo 5 anos no [rio Mano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mano_River), devastado pela guerra. Em 2001, enquanto trabalhava na [Grandes Lagos africanos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Great_Lakes), ela foi vítima de uma situação de refém rebelde.
Recentemente, Fatoutama foi recentemente premiado pela All Media Network por defender os direitos de mulheres e meninas.
### Ezra Mbogori
##### Executive Director of Akiba Uhaki Foundation
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### Jay Naidoo
##### político sul-africano
biografia
Jay é o presidente da Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), uma fundação global com sede em Genebra que está empenhada em abordando a desnutrição enfrentada por dois bilhões de pessoas no mundo. GANHO é uma parceria público-privada que reúne agências das Nações Unidas (ONU), empresas privadas, organizações filantrópicas, governos e sociedades civis em torno de programas práticos em cerca de 30 países em todo o mundo. ([www.gainhealth.org](http://www.gainhealth.org)) Jay é cofundador de uma empresa de investimentos e gestão na África do Sul, o J&J Group. Em 2007 fundou o J&J Development Trust e hoje se dedica em tempo integral ao trabalho voluntário e ao ativismo social em escala global.
Ele atua como consultor de várias organizações internacionais, incluindo a Comissão de Banda Larga da União Internacional de Telecomunicações (ITU) e a Organização das Nações Unidas para a Educação, a Ciência e a Cultura (UNESCO) e o Comitê Líder de UNSG em Nutrição. (www.scalingupnutrition.org ) Ele também faz parte do Conselho da Fundação Mo Ibrahim, que se concentra na Governação em África. ([www.moibrahimfoundation.org](http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org))
Jay Naidoo é atualmente o Patrono dos Scatterlings of Africa, que é uma iniciativa de educação científica que celebra o status da África como lar ancestral da humanidade[.www.past.org.za](http://www.past.org.za)
Ele atuou como Presidente do Banco de Desenvolvimento da África Austral, uma importante instituição de desenvolvimento de financiamento de infraestrutura, com sede na África do Sul, de 2000-2010.
De 1994 a 1999, Jay foi o Ministro responsável pelo Programa de Reconstrução e Desenvolvimento da África do Sul (RDP) e Ministro das Comunicações no Gabinete de Nelson Mandela.
Ele foi o secretário-geral fundador do Congresso dos Sindicatos Sul-Africanos (COSATU), o maior movimento trabalhista na SA, onde cumpriu três mandatos (1985 a 1993).
Jay recebeu o Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Legião de Honra), uma das mais altas condecorações da França e muitos outros prêmios.
Ele publica um blog em [www.jaynaidoo.org](http://www.jaynaidoo.org). A autobiografia de Jay, Fighting for Justice está disponível nas principais livrarias da África do Sul.
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### Nunu Kidane
##### fundador e diretor da Priority Africa Network
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### Boniface Mwangi
##### Fotojornalista, político e ativista queniano
biografia
Boniface Mwangi é um dos quenianos mais expressivos e corajosos de nossa geração.
Reconhecido globalmente por sua paixão e excelência em fotografia, este fotógrafo-ativista não resistiu ao chamado ao ativismo depois de testemunhar, em primeira mão, a brutalidade que os quenianos desfavorecidos experimentaram após a violência pós-eleitoral de 2008. Ele então estabeleceu *PichaMtaani,* uma exposição fotográfica itinerante que mostra imagens da violência. A exposição fotográfica itinerante percorreu o Quênia e atraiu mais de 2 milhões de visitantes. O tour da exposição ofereceu uma plataforma para reflexão individual, diálogo honesto, cura interpessoal e reconciliação comunitária.
Em 2012, Boniface fundou o [PAWA254,](http://www.pawa254.org) um centro para criativos no Quênia, onde jornalistas, artistas e ativistas encontram formas inovadoras de alcançar mudanças sociais.
Aos 34 anos, ele foi convidado do estado em muitas ocasiões por defender a justiça e criticar líderes poderosos por sua corrupção arbitrária e violação flagrante dos direitos humanos. Isso lhe rendeu amigos e inimigos. Seu compromisso de promover a mudança social também teve um preço alto. Como marido e pai, sua esposa e filhos enfrentaram hostilidades de diferentes quadrantes. A escalada dessas hostilidades fez com que ele fosse ameaçado de danos e/ou morte por forças poderosas do governo.
Como muitos quenianos com uma educação desafiadora, onde as necessidades básicas nem sempre foram atendidas, Boniface Mwangi está muito familiarizado com as lutas do queniano comum. Ele já trabalhou como varredor de ônibus, caseiro e vendedor ambulante. Ele até cumpriu pena na Escola Aprovada.
Apesar das adversidades monumentais, ele cresceu, descobrindo a fotografia ainda jovem e aplicando seu brilhantismo empresarial para se libertar das garras da pobreza. Aqueles que trabalharam com Boniface Mwangi podem atestar sua diligência, compaixão e autodeterminação.
Ele ganhou duas vezes o prêmio CNN Multichoice Africa Photojournalist of the Year e é o mais jovem laureado do Príncipe Claus. A New African Magazine o nomeou um dos 100 africanos mais influentes de 2014 e 2016 e ele também é um TED Fellow sênior. A revista Time o reconheceu como Líder da Próxima Geração em 2015 e ele foi selecionado como o Top 40 do Quênia com menos de 40 homens em 2016.
Boniface Mwangi continua a travar uma campanha vigorosa contra os estabelecimentos opressores. Embora em um ponto ele tenha ficado sozinho, hoje seu movimento ganhou força com muitos – inspirados por sua visão e consistência – adicionando suas vozes para defender um Quênia melhor.
Depois de anos agitando à margem, Boniface Mwangi buscou o mandato do povo para levar a luta dentro do establishment. Ele disputou o cargo de MP no eleitorado de Starehe, cujas rachaduras e recantos ele conhece muito bem, tendo chamado de lar por boa parte de sua juventude. Embora malsucedido em sua primeira tentativa de entrar no Parlamento, ele tem um histórico com o qual você pode contar e promete continuar falando com coragem com fluência, porque o povo do Quênia merece mais.
Boniface e sua esposa NjeriMwangi são os pais amorosos de 3 filhos adoráveis.
Ele também é o autor de *Unbounded* – um livro de memórias comovente e fascinante que captura sua incrível jornada.
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### [Ambassadeurs](https://www.africansrising.org/ambassadors/)
**Published:** June 9, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Ambassadeurs
### Kumi Naidoo
##### Activiste des droits de l'homme et de la justice climatique.
Bio
Kumi Naidoo est une militante sud-africaine des droits de l’homme et de l’environnement.
Il a été directeur exécutif international de Greenpeace International (de 2009 à 2016) et secrétaire général d’Amnesty International (de 2018 à 2020).
Il est le premier ambassadeur mondial des Africains qui se lèvent pour la justice, la paix et la dignité.
Il est professeur de pratique à la [Thunderbird School of Global Management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbird_School_of_Global_Management) de l’[Arizona State University.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_State_University)
Kumi is also a Visiting Fellow: at [University of Oxford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oxford) and an [Honorary Fellow at Magdalen College](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalen_College,_Oxford)
### Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang
##### Ancien vice-président de la Gambie
Bio
**Aja Fatoumata C.M. Jallow-Tambajang** (née le 22 octobre 1949) est une politicienne et militante [gambienne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia) [qui a été vice-présidente de la Gambie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice-President_of_the_Gambia) et [ministre des affaires féminines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Women%27s_Affairs_(The_Gambia)) de février 2017 à juin 2018, sous la [présidence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) [Adama Barrow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adama_Barrow).Tambajang est né à [Brikama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brikama), [Gambie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gambia). Elle a fait ses études en Gambie, [Dakar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar) et [la France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France). [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatoumata_Tambajang#cite_note-FatuNewVP-1) Elle a obtenu une licence en français à [l’Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nice_Sophia_Antipolis).
Au début de sa carrière, elle avait été présidente du Gambia National Women’s Council et conseillère de [Dawda Jawara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawda_Jawara), la première [présidente de la Gambie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) en tant que nation [indépendante](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Independence_Act_1964) de la [domination coloniale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Colony_and_Protectorate) de [l’Empire britannique.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire). Après le [*coup d’État* militaire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Gambian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat) de juillet 1994 qui renverse le gouvernement Jawara, elle occupe le poste de secrétaire d’État à la santé et à la protection sociale de 1994 à 1995 au sein du cabinet du [Conseil provisoire de gouvernement des forces armées](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_Provisional_Ruling_Council).
Elle a été nommée vice-présidente par Barrow en janvier 2017, mais a été jugée inéligible en raison de restrictions d’âge constitutionnelles. Elle a été nommée vice-présidente par Barrow en janvier 2017, mais a été jugée inéligible en raison de restrictions d’âge constitutionnelles. Avant sa nomination, elle avait été présidente de [Coalition 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_2016), l’alliance des partis politiques d’opposition qui avaient soutenu la candidature de Barrow à [l’élection présidentielle de 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambian_presidential_election,_2016).
Tambajang a rejoint le [Parti démocratique uni](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Democratic_Party_(Gambia)) (UDP) en avril 2015, lors du bras de fer du Fass avec les forces de sécurité. Au [Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Development_Programme) (PNUD), elle a travaillé dans le domaine du développement, dont 5 ans dans la [rivière Mano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mano_River) déchirée par la guerre. En 2001, alors qu’il travaillait dans le [Afrique des Grands Lacs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Great_Lakes), elle a été victime d’une prise d’otage rebelle.
Récemment, Fatoutama a récemment été récompensée par All Media Network pour avoir défendu les droits des femmes et des filles.
### Ezra Mbogori
##### Directeur exécutif de la Fondation Akiba Uhaki
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### Jay Naidoo
##### Homme politique sud-africain
Bio
Jay est président de l’Alliance mondiale pour l’amélioration de la nutrition (GAIN), une fondation mondiale dont le siège est à Genève qui s’engage à lutter contre la malnutrition qui touche deux milliards de personnes dans le monde. GAGNER est un partenariat public-privé qui rassemble des agences des Nations Unies (ONU), des entreprises privées, des organisations philanthropiques, des gouvernements et des sociétés civiles autour de programmes concrets dans une trentaine de pays à travers le monde. ([www.gainhealth.org](http://www.gainhealth.org)) Jay est le co-fondateur d’une société d’investissement et de gestion en Afrique du Sud, le groupe J&J. En 2007, il a créé le J&J Development Trust et se consacre aujourd’hui à plein temps au travail bénévole et à l’activisme social à l’échelle mondiale.
Il agit à titre consultatif auprès d’un certain nombre d’organisations internationales, notamment la Commission sur le large bande de l’Union internationale des télécommunications (UIT) et l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’éducation, la science et la culture (UNESCO) et le Comité principal de le SGNU sur la nutrition. (www.scalingupnutrition.org ) Il siège également au conseil de la Fondation Mo Ibrahim qui se concentre sur la gouvernance en Afrique. ([www.moibrahimfoundation.org](http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org))
Jay Naidoo est actuellement le patron des Scatterlings of Africa, une initiative d’enseignement des sciences qui célèbre le statut de l’Afrique en tant que foyer ancestral de l’humanité.[www.past.org.za](http://www.past.org.za)
Il a été président de la Banque de développement de l’Afrique australe, une importante institution de financement du développement des infrastructures, dont le siège est en Afrique du Sud, de 2000 à 2010.
De 1994 à 1999, Jay a été ministre responsable du Programme de reconstruction et de développement (RDP) de l’Afrique du Sud et ministre des Communications dans le cabinet de Nelson Mandela.
Il a été le secrétaire général fondateur du Congrès des syndicats sud-africains (COSATU), le plus grand mouvement ouvrier d’Afrique du Sud, où il a servi trois mandats (de 1985 à 1993).
Jay a reçu le Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur (Légion d’honneur), l’une des plus hautes décorations de France et de nombreuses autres récompenses.
Il publie un blog sur [www.jaynaidoo.org](http://www.jaynaidoo.org). Autobiographie de Jay, Fighting for Justice est disponible dans les principales librairies sud-africaines.
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### Nunu Kidane
##### fondateur et directeur de Priority Africa Network
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### Boniface Mwangi
##### Photojournaliste, homme politique et militant kenyan
Bio
Boniface Mwangi est l’un des Kényans les plus virulents et les plus courageux de notre génération.
Reconnu mondialement pour sa passion et son excellence dans la photographie, ce photographe-activiste n’a pas pu résister à l’appel à l’activisme après avoir été témoin de première main de la brutalité que les Kényans défavorisés ont subie à la suite des violences post-électorales de 2008. Il établit alors *PichaMtaani,* une exposition photographique itinérante présentant des images de la violence. L’exposition de photos itinérante a fait le tour du Kenya et a attiré plus de 2 millions de visiteurs. La tournée de l’exposition a offert une plateforme de réflexion individuelle, de dialogue honnête, de guérison interpersonnelle et de réconciliation communautaire.
En 2012, Boniface a fondé [PAWA254,](http://www.pawa254.org) une plaque tournante pour les créatifs au Kenya, où les journalistes, les artistes et les militants trouvent des moyens innovants de réaliser le changement social.
À 34 ans, il a été l’invité de l’État à de nombreuses reprises pour avoir défendu la justice et dénoncé des dirigeants puissants pour leur corruption gratuite et leur violation flagrante des droits de l’homme. Cela lui a valu des amis et des ennemis. Son engagement à promouvoir le changement social a également coûté cher. En tant que mari et père, sa femme et ses enfants ont enduré les hostilités de différents côtés. L’escalade de ces hostilités l’a vu menacé de blessures et/ou de mort par des forces puissantes au sein du gouvernement.
Comme de nombreux Kenyans ayant reçu une éducation difficile, où les besoins de base n’étaient pas toujours satisfaits, Boniface Mwangi ne connaît que trop bien les luttes du Kenyan ordinaire. Il a travaillé comme balayeur de parc d’autobus, garçon de maison et colporteur. Il a même servi du temps dans une école approuvée.
Malgré des difficultés monumentales, il a grandi, découvrant la photographie à un jeune âge et appliquant son génie d’entrepreneur pour se libérer des griffes de la pauvreté. Ceux qui ont travaillé avec Boniface Mwangi peuvent témoigner de sa diligence, de sa compassion et de son dynamisme.
Il a remporté à deux reprises le prix CNN Multichoice Africa du photojournaliste de l’année et est le plus jeune lauréat Prince Claus. New African Magazine l’a nommé l’un des 100 Africains les plus influents de 2014 et 2016 et il est également senior Fellow TED. Le magazine Time l’a reconnu comme un leader de la prochaine génération en 2015 et il a été sélectionné parmi les 40 meilleurs hommes de moins de 40 ans du Kenya en 2016.
Boniface Mwangi continue de mener une campagne animée contre les établissements oppressifs. Bien qu’à un moment donné, il se soit tenu seul, aujourd’hui, son mouvement a gagné du terrain avec beaucoup – inspirés par sa vision et sa cohérence – ajoutant leurs voix pour défendre un Kenya meilleur.
Après des années d’agitation à l’écart, Boniface Mwangi a demandé au peuple le mandat de mener la lutte à l’intérieur de l’establishment. Il s’est disputé le poste de député dans la circonscription de Starehe, une circonscription dont il ne connaît que trop bien les fissures et les recoins, l’ayant élu domicile pendant une bonne partie de sa jeunesse. Bien qu’il ait échoué lors de sa première tentative d’entrée au Parlement, il a un bilan sur lequel vous pouvez compter et jure de continuer à parler avec courage, car le peuple kenyan mérite mieux.
Boniface et sa femme NjeriMwangi sont les parents aimants de 3 adorables enfants.
Il est également l’auteur d’*Unbounded*, un mémoire poignant et captivant qui retrace son incroyable parcours.
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### [Mabalozi](https://www.africansrising.org/ambassadors/)
**Published:** June 9, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# Mabalozi
### Kumi Naidoo
##### Mwanaharakati wa haki za binadamu na hali ya hewa.
Wasifu
Kumi Naidoo ni mwanaharakati wa haki za binadamu na mazingira wa Afrika Kusini.
Alikuwa Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kimataifa wa Greenpeace International (kutoka 2009 hadi 2016) na Katibu Mkuu wa Amnesty International (kutoka 2018 hadi 2020).
Yeye ndiye Balozi wa kwanza wa Kimataifa wa Waafrika Wanaoinuka kwa Haki, Amani na Utu.
Anafanya kazi kama Profesa wa Mazoezi katika Shule ya [Thunderbird ya Usimamizi wa Ulimwenguni katika](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbird_School_of_Global_Management) Chuo [Kikuu cha Jimbo la Arizona.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_State_University)
Kumi pia ni Jamaa Anayetembelea: katika [Chuo Kikuu cha Oxford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oxford) na [Mshirika wa Heshima katika Chuo cha Magdalen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalen_College,_Oxford)
### Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang
##### Aliyekuwa Makamu wa Rais wa Gambia
Wasifu
**Aja Fatoumata C.M. Jallow-Tambajang** (amezaliwa 22 Oktoba 1949 ) ni mwanasiasa na mwanaharakati wa [Gambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia) [ambaye aliwahi kuwa Makamu wa Rais wa Gambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice-President_of_the_Gambia) na [Waziri wa Masuala ya Wanawake kuanzia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Women%27s_Affairs_(The_Gambia)) Februari 2017 hadi Juni 2018, chini ya [Rais.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) [Adama Barrow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adama_Barrow).Tambajang alizaliwa [Brikama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brikama), [Gambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gambia). Alisoma nchini Gambia, [Dakar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar) and [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France).[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatoumata_Tambajang#cite_note-FatuNewVP-1)Alihitimu BA katika Kifaransa katika Chuo [Kikuu cha Nice Sophia Antipolis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nice_Sophia_Antipolis).
Early in her career she had been the chair of the Gambia National Women’s Council and an advisor to [Dawda Jawara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawda_Jawara), the first [President of the Gambia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_Gambia) as a nation [independent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Independence_Act_1964) from the [colonial rule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambia_Colony_and_Protectorate) of the [British Empire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire). Baada ya [mapinduzi *ya kijeshi*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Gambian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat) ya Julai 1994 yaliyoondoa serikali ya Jawara, alishika wadhifa wa Katibu wa Jimbo la Afya na Ustawi wa Jamii kutoka 1994 hadi 1995 katika baraza la mawaziri la Baraza [la Utawala la Muda la Jeshi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_Provisional_Ruling_Council).
Aliteuliwa kama Makamu wa Rais na Barrow mnamo Januari 2017, lakini akapatikana kuwa hafai kwa sababu ya vikwazo vya umri vya kikatiba. Badala yake alifanywa Waziri wa Masuala ya Wanawake akisimamia ofisi ya Makamu wa Rais, hadi katiba ilipobadilishwa na kuapishwa rasmi kuwa Makamu wa Rais mnamo Novemba 2017. Kabla ya uteuzi wake, aliwahi kuwa mwenyekiti wa [Muungano wa 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_2016), muungano wa vyama vya siasa vya upinzani vilivyounga mkono kugombea kwa Barrow katika [uchaguzi wa urais wa 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambian_presidential_election,_2016).
Tambajang alijiunga na [United Democratic Party](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Democratic_Party_(Gambia)) (UDP) mwezi Aprili 2015, wakati wa mvutano wa Fass na vikosi vya usalama. Kwa [Mpango wa Maendeleo wa Umoja wa Mataifa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Development_Programme) (UNDP), anafanya kazi katika nyanja ya maendeleo, ikiwa ni pamoja na miaka 5 katika Mto [Mano uliokumbwa na vita.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mano_River). Mnamo 2001, nikifanya kazi katika [Maziwa Makuu ya Afrika](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Great_Lakes), alikuwa mwathirika wa hali ya mateka wa waasi.
Hivi majuzi, Fatoutama alitunukiwa hivi karibuni na All Media Network kwa kupigania haki za wanawake na wasichana.
### Ezra Mbogori
##### Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Akiba Uhaki Foundation
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### Jay Naidoo
##### Mwanasiasa wa Afrika Kusini
Wasifu
Jay ni Mwenyekiti wa Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), taasisi ya kimataifa yenye makao yake makuu mjini Geneva ambayo imejitolea kusaidia. kushughulikia utapiamlo unaowakabili watu bilioni mbili duniani. KUPATA ni ushirikiano wa sekta ya umma na wa kibinafsi ambao huleta pamoja mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa (UN), biashara za kibinafsi, mashirika ya uhisani, serikali na jumuiya za kiraia katika baadhi ya nchi 30 duniani kote. [(www.gainhealth.org](http://www.gainhealth.org)) Jay ndiye mwanzilishi mwenza wa kampuni ya uwekezaji na usimamizi nchini Afrika Kusini, J&J Group. Mnamo 2007 alianzisha Mfuko wa Maendeleo wa J&J na anajitolea muda wote leo kwa kazi ya kujitolea na uanaharakati wa kijamii katika kiwango cha kimataifa.
Anahudumu katika nafasi ya ushauri kwa mashirika kadhaa ya kimataifa ikiwa ni pamoja na Tume ya Broadband ya Umoja wa Kimataifa wa Mawasiliano (ITU) na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Elimu, Sayansi na Utamaduni (UNESCO) na Kamati ya Uongozi ya UNSG juu ya Lishe. (www.scalingupnutrition.org ) Pia anahudumu kwenye Halmashauri wa Taasisi ya Mo Ibrahim inayoangazia Utawala Barani Afrika. ([www.moibrahimfoundation.org](http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org))
Jay Naidoo kwa sasa ni Mlezi wa Scatterlings of Africa, ambao ni mpango wa elimu ya sayansi unaosherehekea hadhi ya Afrika kama makao ya mababu ya wanadamu.[www.past.org.za](http://www.past.org.za)
Aliwahi kuwa Mwenyekiti wa Benki ya Maendeleo ya Kusini mwa Afrika, taasisi kuu ya ufadhili wa miundombinu, yenye makao yake makuu nchini SA, kuanzia 2000-2010.
Kuanzia 1994 hadi 1999, Jay alikuwa Waziri anayehusika na Mpango wa Ujenzi na Maendeleo wa Afrika Kusini (RDP) na Waziri wa Mawasiliano katika Baraza la Mawaziri la Nelson Mandela.
He was the founding General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the largest labour movement in SA, where he served three terms (1985 to 1993).
Jay alikuwa mpokeaji wa Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Legion of Honour), mojawapo ya warembo wa juu kabisa wa Ufaransa na tuzo zingine nyingi.
Anachapisha blogu kwenye [www.jaynaidoo.org](http://www.jaynaidoo.org). Wasifu wa Jay, Mapigano for Justice inapatikana katika maduka makubwa ya vitabu ya SA.
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### Nunu Kidane
##### mwanzilishi na Mkurugenzi wa Priority Africa Network
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### Boniface Mwangi
##### Mwanahabari wa Kenya, Mwanasiasa na Mwanaharakati
Wasifu
Boniface Mwangi ni mmoja wa Wakenya wenye sauti na ujasiri wa kizazi chetu.
Akiwa anatambulika duniani kote kwa shauku na ubora wake katika upigaji picha, mpigapicha-cum-mwanaharakati huyu hakuweza kupinga mwito wa uanaharakati baada ya kushuhudia, moja kwa moja, ukatili ambao Wakenya waliupata kufuatia Ghasia za Baada ya Uchaguzi wa 2008. Kisha akaanzisha *PichaMtaani,* maonyesho ya upigaji picha yanayosafiri yakionyesha picha za vurugu. Maonyesho ya picha za kusafiri yalizunguka Kenya na kuvutia wageni zaidi ya milioni 2. Ziara ya maonyesho ilitoa jukwaa la kutafakari kwa mtu binafsi, mazungumzo ya uaminifu, uponyaji kati ya watu na upatanisho wa jamii.
Mnamo 2012 Boniface alianzisha [PAWA254,](http://www.pawa254.org) kitovu cha wabunifu nchini Kenya, ambapo wanahabari, wasanii na wanaharakati hupata njia bunifu za kufikia mabadiliko ya kijamii.
Akiwa na umri wa miaka 34, amekuwa mgeni wa serikali mara nyingi kwa kupigania haki na kuwaita viongozi wenye nguvu kwa ufisadi wao wa kudhalilisha na ukiukaji wa wazi wa haki za binadamu. Hili limemletea marafiki na maadui sawa.Kujitolea kwake kukuza mabadiliko ya kijamii pia kumekuja kwa bei kubwa. Akiwa mume na baba, mke na watoto wake wamevumilia uhasama kutoka pande mbalimbali. Kuongezeka kwa uhasama huu kumemfanya akitishiwa kudhurika na/au kifo na vikosi vyenye nguvu serikalini.
Sawa na Wakenya wengi walio na malezi yenye changamoto, ambapo mahitaji ya kimsingi hayakutimizwa kila mara, Boniface Mwangi anafahamu sana shida za Mkenya wa kawaida. Amefanya kazi kama ufagiaji wa bustani ya basi, mvulana wa nyumbani na mchuuzi. Hata alihudumu katika Shule Iliyoidhinishwa.
Licha ya uwezekano mkubwa, ameinuka, akigundua upigaji picha katika umri mdogo na kutumia kipaji chake cha ujasiriamali kujinasua kutoka kwa umaskini. Wale ambao wamefanya kazi na Boniface Mwangi wanaweza kushuhudia bidii yake, huruma na kujiendesha.
Ameshinda mara mbili Tuzo ya Mpigapicha Bora wa Mwaka wa CNN Multichoice Afrika na ndiye Mwanachama mdogo zaidi wa Prince Claus Laureate. Jarida la New African Magazine lilimtaja kuwa mmoja wa Waafrika 100 Wenye Ushawishi Zaidi wa 2014 na 2016 na pia ni Mshiriki mkuu wa TED. Jarida la Time lilimtambua kama Kiongozi wa Kizazi Kijacho mwaka wa 2015 na alichaguliwa kama Mwanaume Bora 40 wa Kenya chini ya 40 mwaka wa 2016.
Boniface Mwangi anaendelea kuendesha kampeni kali dhidi ya taasisi dhalimu. Ingawa wakati fulani alisimama peke yake, leo vuguvugu lake limepata mvuto na wengi – wakichochewa na maono yake na uthabiti – wakiongeza sauti zao kutetea Kenya bora.
Baada ya miaka mingi ya kuhangaika kutoka kando, Boniface Mwangi alitafuta mamlaka ya watu kupeleka mapambano ndani ya taasisi hiyo. Aligombea nafasi ya mbunge katika Jimbo la Starehe, ambaye anafahamu vyema nyufa zake na kukiita nyumbani kwa kipindi kizuri cha ujana wake. Ingawa hakufanikiwa katika jaribio lake la kwanza la kuingia Bungeni, ana rekodi nzuri ambayo unaweza kutegemea na kuapa kuendelea kuzungumza ujasiri kwa ufasaha, kwa sababu watu wa Kenya wanastahili bora zaidi.
Boniface na mkewe NjeriMwangi ni wazazi wenye upendo wa watoto 3 wa kupendeza.
Yeye pia ndiye mwandishi wa*Unbounded*– memoir ya kuhuzunisha na ya kusisimua ambayo inachukua safari yake ya ajabu.
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### [اتصال](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/اتصال/)
**Published:** November 30, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# اتصل بنا
## دعونا نعمل معا
يمكن لفريقنا الإعلامي الرد على الأسئلة والتعليقات حول الحملات الإعلامية والتغطية الصحفية وطلبات المقابلات والشراكات الإعلامية والاستفسارات الأخرى ذات الصلة.
يمكن لفريق الشؤون المالية لدينا الرد على الأسئلة والتعليقات حول الموارد البشرية والعمليات الإدارية ، بالإضافة إلى الاستفسارات الأخرى ذات الصلة.
يمكن لفريق جمع التبرعات لدينا الرد على الأسئلة والتعليقات حول العطاء الفردي وحملات جمع التبرعات والتبرعات وفرص الشراكة والاستفسارات الأخرى ذات الصلة.
يمكن لفريق المشاركة لدينا الرد على الأسئلة والتعليقات المتعلقة بجميع حملاتنا وأنشطة الدعوة والتعبئة والبرامج والأحداث وفرص الشراكة ودعم الحركة والاستفسارات الأخرى ذات الصلة.
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### [Wasiliana](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/wasiliana/)
**Published:** November 30, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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## Let’s work together
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### [مدونة](https://www.africansrising.org/blog/)
**Published:** June 9, 2023
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### [Contato](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/contato/)
**Published:** November 30, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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# Contact Us
## Let’s work together
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### [Uthibitisho wa Mchango](https://www.africansrising.org/donation-confirmation/)
**Published:** April 4, 2023
**Author:** Africans Rising
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### [تأكيد التبرع](https://www.africansrising.org/donation-confirmation/)
**Published:** December 6, 2021
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### [Kuwa Mwanachama](https://www.africansrising.org/member/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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## Kuwa a
Mwanachama
### Jiunge na Harakati Yetu: Kuwa Sehemu ya Jambo la Maana
[ Jaza fomu hapa chini ](#)
Tunayofuraha kukufahamisha kwamba Africans Rising movement imeunda mfumo mpya wa hifadhidata jumuishi wa wanachama ili kuongeza ufanisi, kuruhusu wanachama wetu kufikia zaidi masasisho yetu ya harakati, matukio na fursa, na pia kuungana. Hii inajumuisha tovuti mpya katika [**https://management.africansrising.org**](https://management.africansrising.org/) ambapo unaweza kuingia na kufikia wasifu wako wa mwanachama na maelezo mengine.
Kabla ya kujaza usajili, lazima usome hati ya mwanzilishi ya Africans Rising, [Azimio la Kilimanjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/sw/azimio-la-kilimanjaro/).
Africans Rising movement inalenga katika kukuza mabadiliko chanya, iwe ni kupitia uanaharakati, kazi ya kujitolea, au mipango ya jumuiya.
Kwa kuwa mwanachama wa vuguvugu, utakuwa na fursa ya kuungana na wengine wanaoshiriki maadili na imani zako. Utakuwa sehemu ya jumuiya inayounga mkono ambayo imejitolea kuunda maisha bora ya baadaye kwa kila mtu.
Kama mwanachama, unaweza kujihusisha kwa njia mbalimbali. Unaweza kushiriki katika matukio ya ndani, kujitolea wakati wako kwa mambo ambayo ni muhimu kwako, au kusaidia kueneza habari kuhusu harakati zetu kwenye mitandao ya kijamii.
Kujiunga na harakati zetu ni rahisi. Jisajili tu kwenye tovuti yetu na utapokea sasisho kuhusu matukio yajayo na fursa za kujihusisha. Hatuwezi kusubiri kuwakaribisha kwa jumuiya yetu na kufanya kazi pamoja ili kuleta mabadiliko!
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### [أصبح عضوا](https://www.africansrising.org/member/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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## اصبح ال
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### انضم إلى حركتنا: كن جزءًا من شيء ذي معنى
[ املأ النموذج أدناه ](#)
نحن متحمسون لإعلامك بأن حركة Africans Rising قد طورت نظام قاعدة بيانات عضوية جديدًا متكاملًا لزيادة الكفاءة ، والسماح لأعضائنا بالوصول إلى تحديثات الحركة والأحداث والفرص ، بالإضافة إلى التواصل مع بعضهم البعض. يتضمن ذلك بوابة جديدة على [**https://management.africansrising.org**](https://management.africansrising.org/) حيث يمكنك تسجيل الدخول والوصول إلى ملف تعريف العضو الخاص بك ومعلومات أخرى.
قبل ملء التسجيل ، يجب عليك قراءة وثيقة تأسيس African Rising ، [إعلان كليمنجارو](https://www.africansrising.org/ar/%d8%a5%d8%b9%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%86-%d9%83%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%86%d8%ac%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%88-2-0/) .
تركز حركة Africans Rising على تعزيز التغيير الإيجابي ، سواء كان ذلك من خلال النشاط أو العمل التطوعي أو المبادرات المجتمعية.
عندما تصبح عضوًا في الحركة ، ستتاح لك الفرصة للتواصل مع الآخرين الذين يشاركونك قيمك ومعتقداتك. ستكون جزءًا من مجتمع داعم مكرس لخلق مستقبل أفضل للجميع.
بصفتك عضوًا ، يمكنك المشاركة بعدة طرق. يمكنك المشاركة في الأحداث المحلية ، أو التطوع بوقتك لأسباب تهمك ، أو المساعدة في نشر الكلمة عن حركتنا على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي.
الانضمام إلى حركتنا سهل. ما عليك سوى الاشتراك في موقعنا على الويب وستتلقى تحديثات حول الأحداث والفرص القادمة للمشاركة. لا يسعنا الانتظار للترحيب بك في مجتمعنا والعمل معًا لإحداث فرق!
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### [Torne-se membro](https://www.africansrising.org/member/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
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## Torne-se um
Membro
### Junte-se ao Nosso Movimento: Seja Parte de Algo Significativo
[ Preencha o formulário abaixo ](#)
Estamos entusiasmados por informar que o movimento Africans Rising desenvolveu um novo sistema integrado de base de dados de membros para aumentar a eficiência, permitir aos nossos membros um maior acesso às nossas actualizações, eventos e oportunidades do movimento, bem como a ligação uns com os outros. Isto inclui um novo portal em [**https://management.africansrising.org**](https://management.africansrising.org/) onde pode entrar e aceder ao seu próprio perfil de membro e outras informações.
Antes de preencher o registo, deve ler o documento fundador da Africans Rising, [a Declaração de Kilimanjaro.](https://www.africansrising.org/pt-pt/declaracao-de-kilimanjaro/)
O movimento Africans Rising está centrado na promoção de mudanças positivas, seja através de activismo, trabalho voluntário, ou iniciativas comunitárias.
Ao tornar-se membro do movimento, terá a oportunidade de se ligar a outros que partilham os seus valores e crenças. Fará parte de uma comunidade de apoio que se dedica a criar um futuro melhor para todos.
Como membro, pode envolver-se de várias formas. Pode participar em eventos locais, voluntariar o seu tempo para causas que lhe dizem respeito, ou ajudar a divulgar o nosso movimento nas redes sociais.
É fácil aderir ao nosso movimento. Inscreva-se simplesmente no nosso website e receberá actualizações sobre os próximos eventos e oportunidades de se envolver. Mal podemos esperar para lhe dar as boas-vindas à nossa comunidade e trabalhar juntos para fazer a diferença!
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### [إعلان كليمانجارو](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
**Published:** December 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
نحن شعوب وأحفاد أفريقيا ندرك حاجة أفريقيا إلى ذلك اتحدوا من أجل العدل والسلام والكرامة. حتى عندما نعترف بالمقاومة المستمرة لشعبنا ضد القوى الاستغلالية ، فإننا ندرك أيضًا العواقب المدمرة لقرون من الاضطهاد. إننا ندين بشدة نهب مواردنا الطبيعية وقمع حقوق الإنسان الأساسية.
نؤكد اعتزاز الشعوب الأفريقية واحترامها لذاتها لبناء إفريقيا نحن تريد – الحق في السلام والاندماج الاجتماعي والازدهار المشترك في المصلحة العليا للتخفيف من “إعادة التعيين الكبرى” من قبل قوى عالمية قوية مصممة على إعادة تنظيم الاقتصاد الرقمي والمادي الذي يعمق استبعاد أفريقيا من خلال حرماننا من الحق في سيادتنا على مواردنا وشعبنا.
بالنظر إلى ما سبق ، نحن مصممون على تعزيز وحدة الهدف والتضامن لبناء إفريقيا ترتكز على الوحدة والعدالة والسلام والكرامة. نحن نبني من تاريخ فخور ، مسترشدين بحكمة أجدادنا ، قبل 500 عام من العبودية والاستعمار والأنظمة الاقتصادية الاستغلالية الوحشية.
#### أعلن المؤتمر أن:
1. أفريقيا قارة غنية وثروتها ملك لكل شعبها. نلتزم بالنضال من أجل العدالة الاقتصادية المؤهلة بالتنمية الاجتماعية والسياسية.
2. يتمتع الأفارقة بتراث متنوع وغني وقوي مهم لشفاء أنفسنا وإصلاح الضرر الذي تسببه النيوليبرالية لإنسانيتنا وبيئتنا. كوننا أفارقة واعتناق الفلسفات الأفريقية مثل “أوبونتو” هي مصدر فخرنا.
3. الشباب والنساء الأفارقة أساس مهم لبناء نجاح قارتنا ويجب أن يلعبوا دورًا مركزيًا في بناء إفريقيا التي نريدها **الوحدة والعدل والسلام والكرامة.** نحن ملتزمون ببناء حوار بين الأجيال والتعاون الاستراتيجي مع كبار السن لدينا لتعزيز الرؤية المشتركة.
4. إن الشتات الأفريقي ، سواء نزح بسبب العبودية والاستعمار أو جزءًا من الهجرة الحديثة بسبب العوامل السياسية والاقتصادية وتغير المناخ ، هو جزء من تاريخ أفريقيا ومستقبلها. نلتزم بضمان أن يكون خزانهم من المعرفة والمهارات والموارد والشغف جزءًا من النهوض بأفريقيا.
5. نحن ملتزمون بمستقبل لامركزي محوره الناس ، والذي سيبني الدعم والتضامن للنضالات المحلية ويغمر نشاطنا في بناء الحركات الاجتماعية من القاعدة الشعبية.
6. نحن ملتزمون ببناء حركة شعبية تكون مسؤولة أمام الأشخاص الذين نمثلهم.
#### ولهذا قررنا أن عملنا يجب أن يبني حملة محلية ووطنية وقارية وعالمية وتتمثل هذه الحملة في:
1. توسيع مساحة العمل المدني والسياسي
2. النضال من أجل حقوق المرأة وحرياتها عبر المجتمع
3. تركيز نضالنا على الحق في الإنصاف والكرامة
4. المطالبة بالحكم الرشيد ونحن نحارب الفساد والإفلات من العقاب
5. المطالبة بالعدالة المناخية والبيئية
انضم إلى هذه *الحركة الأفريقية الصاعدة* وحشد شعبنا حول هذه الرؤية المشتركة ؛ تنظيم وربط النضالات المحلية تحت هذه المظلة ؛ حشد التضامن مع جميع النضالات الأفريقية. هذه الحركة ملتزمة بالسلام والعمل اللاعنفي. نؤكد على حقوقنا المتأصلة كأفارقة وندعو حكوماتنا وقادتنا وأصحاب المصلحة الآخرين والمؤسسات للانضمام إلينا في السعي وراء *المستقبل الذي نريد* أن نتركه لأجيالنا القادمة.
نلتزم بتعبئة شعبنا في أفريقيا لإطلاق هذه الحركة في 25ذ مايو 2017 ، عندما نعمق معنى يوم التحرير الأفريقي وندعو جميع قطاعات مجتمعنا إلى حشد وتنظيم الأحداث في كل دولة أفريقية من شأنها أن تبني الزخم نحو التحرير الحقيقي لقارتنا الجميلة.
---
### [Concept note](https://www.africansrising.org/concept-note/)
**Published:** May 5, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Concept note
### All-African Movement Assembly
## Background
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity is a Pan-African movement of people and organisations, working for peace, justice and dignity. We are determined to foster an Africa-wide solidarity and unity of purpose of the Peoples of Africa to build the Future we want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity for all Africans everywhere.
The mandate of Africans Rising stems from the validation conference held in Arusha, Tanzania on 23rd-24th August, 2016. The conference was attended by 272 people from 40 countries on the African continent, and representatives from two countries in the Diaspora. One of the outcomes of the conference was the agreement to launch the Africans Rising movement on 25th May, 2017, to reclaim the true meaning of African Liberation Day and, consequently, to use that day annually to let governments across the globe hear the voices of Africans as they advocate for equitable dividends of good governance. The activities of the Africans Rising movement over the overs have been geared towards fulfilling its mandate by supporting movements across Africa in their work and amplifying the voices of conscience challenging the status quo. The All-African Movements Assembly is a convening to take us back to where it all started. It is a people’s platform to assess the original Africans Rising mandate and its implementation over the years, and to renew our commitment to the mandate for the years to come. The Assembly affords African movements, both at home and in the Diaspora, the opportunity to reconnect, ask deep questions about the African situation, take stock and re-strategise on ways forward.
## Objectives
The main objectives of the All-African Movement Assembly are as follows:
- To render accountability for the mandate bestowed upon Africans Rising for the past six (6) years
- To discuss and strategise on the movement’s commitment to the mandate for the next five to ten years
## Details
##### Partcipants
Participants will be drawn from across Africa and the Diaspora. The Assembly is projected to host up to 750 representatives of movements from the African continent and the African Diaspora. It is proposed to have at least one (1) delegate from each country in Africa, 51% of whom should be youth and 50% women.
##### Date and Venue
The Assembly will be a 3-day conference from 29th to 31st August, 2022, to be held at MS TCDC Conference Centre in Arusha, Tanzania, where the Africans Rising movement began 5 years ago.
## Activities
- Pre-Assembly Activities
1. Regional Convenings in five (5) regions of Africa
2. Publicity and media soiree
3. Development of fundraising and donor mobilisation pla
- Main Assembly Activities
1. Presentations on Africans Rising delivery on the mandate
2. Focus group discussions on strategy for next 5-10 years
3. Artist performances
4. Virtual participation
5. Livestream
- Post-Assembly Activities
1. Finalisation of report on Assembly
2. Finalisation on strategy document
## Partner
The main partner for the All-African Movement Assembly is MS TCDC whose facility in Arusha Tanzania will host the Assembly. Other potential partners will be contacted to sponsor delegates from different movements to attend the AAMA.
---
### [تسجيل AAMA](https://www.africansrising.org/?page_id=23265)
**Published:** July 12, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
جار التحميل…
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### [Declaração de Kilimanjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
**Published:** December 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
We, the people and descendants of Africa are conscious of the need for Africa to Unite for Justice, Peace and Dignity. Even as we acknowledge the continuous resistance of our people against exploitative powers, we are equally conscious of the devastating consequences of centuries of oppression. We strongly condemn the plunder of our natural resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights.
We affirm the pride and self-esteem of the African people to build the Africa We Want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity in the supreme interest of mitigating the ‘Great Reset’ by powerful global forces who are determined to re-organise the digital and physical economy that is deepening the exclusion of Africa by depriving us the right to our sovereignty over our resources and people.
Considering the foregoing, we are determined to foster a unity of purpose and solidarity to build an Africa that is anchored on Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity. We are building from a proud history, guided by our ancestral wisdom, before the last 500 years of slavery, colonialism and brutal exploitative economic systems.
#### THE CONFERENCE DECLARED THAT:
1. Africa is a rich continent, and her wealth belongs to all her people. We commit to fight for economic justice qualified by socio-political development.
2. Africans have a diverse, rich, and powerful heritage that is important to heal ourselves and repair the damage done by neoliberalism to our humanity and environment. Being Africans and embracing African philosophies such as “Ubuntu” are sources of our pride.
3. African youth and women are a critical foundation for building the success of our continent and must play a central role in building the Africa We Want for **Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity.** We are committed to building an intergenerational dialogue and strategic collaboration with our elders to advance a shared-vision.
4. Africa’s diaspora, whether displaced through slavery and colonialism or part of modern-day migration occasioned by political, economic and climate change factors, is part of Africa’s history and future. We commit to ensure that their reservoir of knowledge, skills, resources and passion are part of advancing Africa.
5. We are committed to a decentralised people-centred future, that will build support and solidarity for local struggles and immerse our activism in building social movements from the grassroots.
6. We are committed to building a people’s movement that is accountable to the people we represent.
#### THEREFORE, WE RESOLVE THAT OUR WORK SHOULD BUILD A LOCAL, NATIONAL, CONTINENTAL AND GLOBAL CAMPAIGN THAT IS:
1. Expanding space for civic and political action
2. Fighting for women’s rights and freedoms across society
3. Focussing our struggles on the right to Equity and Dignity
4. Demanding good governance as we fight corruption and impunity
5. Demanding climate and environmental justice
Join this *Africans Rising Movement* and mobilise our people around this shared vision; organise and connect local struggles under this umbrella; galvanise solidarity with all African struggles. This movement is committed to peace and non-violent action. We assert our inherent rights as Africans and invite our governments, leaders, other stakeholders and institutions to join us in pursuing the *Future We Want* to leave our future generations.
We commit to mobilising our people in Africa to launch this Movement on the 25th May, 2017, when we deepen the meaning of African Liberation Day and call on all sectors of our society to mobilise and organise events in every African country that will build the momentum towards the genuine liberation of our beautiful continent.
---
### [La déclaration du Kilimandjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
**Published:** December 6, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
We, the people and descendants of Africa are conscious of the need for Africa to Unite for Justice, Peace and Dignity. Even as we acknowledge the continuous resistance of our people against exploitative powers, we are equally conscious of the devastating consequences of centuries of oppression. We strongly condemn the plunder of our natural resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights.
We affirm the pride and self-esteem of the African people to build the Africa We Want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity in the supreme interest of mitigating the ‘Great Reset’ by powerful global forces who are determined to re-organise the digital and physical economy that is deepening the exclusion of Africa by depriving us the right to our sovereignty over our resources and people.
Considering the foregoing, we are determined to foster a unity of purpose and solidarity to build an Africa that is anchored on Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity. We are building from a proud history, guided by our ancestral wisdom, before the last 500 years of slavery, colonialism and brutal exploitative economic systems.
#### THE CONFERENCE DECLARED THAT:
1. Africa is a rich continent, and her wealth belongs to all her people. We commit to fight for economic justice qualified by socio-political development.
2. Africans have a diverse, rich, and powerful heritage that is important to heal ourselves and repair the damage done by neoliberalism to our humanity and environment. Being Africans and embracing African philosophies such as “Ubuntu” are sources of our pride.
3. African youth and women are a critical foundation for building the success of our continent and must play a central role in building the Africa We Want for **Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity.** We are committed to building an intergenerational dialogue and strategic collaboration with our elders to advance a shared-vision.
4. Africa’s diaspora, whether displaced through slavery and colonialism or part of modern-day migration occasioned by political, economic and climate change factors, is part of Africa’s history and future. We commit to ensure that their reservoir of knowledge, skills, resources and passion are part of advancing Africa.
5. We are committed to a decentralised people-centred future, that will build support and solidarity for local struggles and immerse our activism in building social movements from the grassroots.
6. We are committed to building a people’s movement that is accountable to the people we represent.
#### THEREFORE, WE RESOLVE THAT OUR WORK SHOULD BUILD A LOCAL, NATIONAL, CONTINENTAL AND GLOBAL CAMPAIGN THAT IS:
1. Expanding space for civic and political action
2. Fighting for women’s rights and freedoms across society
3. Focussing our struggles on the right to Equity and Dignity
4. Demanding good governance as we fight corruption and impunity
5. Demanding climate and environmental justice
Join this *Africans Rising Movement* and mobilise our people around this shared vision; organise and connect local struggles under this umbrella; galvanise solidarity with all African struggles. This movement is committed to peace and non-violent action. We assert our inherent rights as Africans and invite our governments, leaders, other stakeholders and institutions to join us in pursuing the *Future We Want* to leave our future generations.
We commit to mobilising our people in Africa to launch this Movement on the 25th May, 2017, when we deepen the meaning of African Liberation Day and call on all sectors of our society to mobilise and organise events in every African country that will build the momentum towards the genuine liberation of our beautiful continent.
---
### [The Kilimanjaro Declaration](https://www.africansrising.org/kilimanjarodeclaration/)
**Published:** July 26, 2020
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
We, the people and descendants of Africa are conscious of the need for Africa to Unite for Justice, Peace and Dignity. Even as we acknowledge the continuous resistance of our people against exploitative powers, we are equally conscious of the devastating consequences of centuries of oppression. We strongly condemn the plunder of our natural resources and the suppression of our fundamental human rights.
We affirm the pride and self-esteem of the African people to build the Africa We Want – a right to peace, social inclusion and shared prosperity in the supreme interest of mitigating the ‘Great Reset’ by powerful global forces who are determined to re-organise the digital and physical economy that is deepening the exclusion of Africa by depriving us the right to our sovereignty over our resources and people.
Considering the foregoing, we are determined to foster a unity of purpose and solidarity to build an Africa that is anchored on Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity. We are building from a proud history, guided by our ancestral wisdom, before the last 500 years of slavery, colonialism and brutal exploitative economic systems.
#### THE CONFERENCE DECLARED THAT:
1. Africa is a rich continent, and her wealth belongs to all her people. We commit to fight for economic justice qualified by socio-political development.
2. Africans have a diverse, rich, and powerful heritage that is important to heal ourselves and repair the damage done by neoliberalism to our humanity and environment. Being Africans and embracing African philosophies such as “Ubuntu” are sources of our pride.
3. African youth and women are a critical foundation for building the success of our continent and must play a central role in building the Africa We Want for **Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity.** We are committed to building an intergenerational dialogue and strategic collaboration with our elders to advance a shared-vision.
4. Africa’s diaspora, whether displaced through slavery and colonialism or part of modern-day migration occasioned by political, economic and climate change factors, is part of Africa’s history and future. We commit to ensure that their reservoir of knowledge, skills, resources and passion are part of advancing Africa.
5. We are committed to a decentralised people-centred future, that will build support and solidarity for local struggles and immerse our activism in building social movements from the grassroots.
6. We are committed to building a people’s movement that is accountable to the people we represent.
#### THEREFORE, WE RESOLVE THAT OUR WORK SHOULD BUILD A LOCAL, NATIONAL, CONTINENTAL AND GLOBAL CAMPAIGN THAT IS:
1. Expanding space for civic and political action
2. Fighting for women’s rights and freedoms across society
3. Focussing our struggles on the right to Equity and Dignity
4. Demanding good governance as we fight corruption and impunity
5. Demanding climate and environmental justice
Join this *Africans Rising Movement* and mobilise our people around this shared vision; organise and connect local struggles under this umbrella; galvanise solidarity with all African struggles. This movement is committed to peace and non-violent action. We assert our inherent rights as Africans and invite our governments, leaders, other stakeholders and institutions to join us in pursuing the *Future We Want* to leave our future generations.
We commit to mobilising our people in Africa to launch this Movement on the 25th May, 2017, when we deepen the meaning of African Liberation Day and call on all sectors of our society to mobilise and organise events in every African country that will build the momentum towards the genuine liberation of our beautiful continent.
---
### [TUZO ZA UANAHARAKATI](https://www.africansrising.org/activismawards/)
**Published:** October 28, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
[  ](https://management.africansrising.org)
## Soma Wasifu wa Walioteuliwa
[Soma Wasifu wa Walioteuliwa](https://www.africansrising.org/2022activismawardsprofiles/)
## Piga kura sasa
Sasa, ni wakati wa kupigia kura waleta mabadiliko wenye asili ya Kiafrika unaoamini wanapaswa kutunukiwa kama washindi wa tuzo za Mwanaharakati wa Mwaka, Vuguvugu la Mwaka, pamoja na Mwanaharakati Bora wa Kisanaa wa Mwaka!
[Piga kura sasa](https://management.africansrising.org/vote/)
Mnamo mwaka wa 2019, Africans Rising ilianzisha tuzo za Uanaharakati za Africans Rising ili kuwatambua wanaharakati wa kijamii wa Kiafrika wanaofanya kazi kwa ajili ya haki, amani na utu kwa Waafrika. Mpango wa tuzo hiyo umepata usaidizi maarufu hivi kwamba umeendelea kupanuka. Mnamo 2020, Tuzo za uanaharakati za Africans Rising zilitambua uanaharakati wa kibinafsi na vile vile wa pamoja, na mwaka wa 2021 Tuzo za Uanaharakati zilipanuka na kuwa jukwaa la kuonyesha vipaji vya ubunifu vya wasanii wa Afrika.
Mpango wa Tuzo za uanaharakati za Africans Rising wa mwaka wa 2022 utatambua uanaharakati wa Kiafrika kupitia utoaji wa tuzo tatu: tuzo ya Africans Rising ya mwanaharakati bora wa mwaka, tuzo ya Africans Rising ya harakati bora ya mwaka, na tuzo ya Africans Rising ya mwanaharakati bora wa kisanaa.
Mpango wa utoaji tuzo utafanywa katika awamu tatu: wito wa umma kwa ajili ya uteuzi, mchakato wa kuhakikiwa na kamati iliyoteuliwa ili kuchagua wateule bora zaidi katika kila kitengo, na kipindi cha upigaji kura kwa umma mtandaoni, na duru ya upigaji kura mtandaoni, iliyo wazi kwa wanachama wa Africans Rising pekee, ili kubaini washindi, na vile vile washindi wa nafasi ya pili ya kila tuzo. Wateule wote watatu bora zaidi wataalikwa kuhudhuria hafla ya tuzo itakayoandaliwa mtandaoni.
Tuzo za uanaharakati za Africans Rising zinanuia kutambulisha na kuendeleza wanaharakati, pamoja na harakati za Kiafrika, na vile vile kuangazia ushirikishi wao wa uanaharakati kama njia ya kufanikisha mabadiliko chanya katika jamii za Kiafrika. Kupitia mfano wa wateule na washindi wa tuzo, mpango huu wa tuzo unaonyesha uanaharakati kama swala la kudhaminiwa katika jamii ya Kiafrika, na unalenga kuhamasisha vitendo sawa miongoni mwa wahusika wengine katika asasi za kiraia katika bara la Afrika pamoja na ughaibuni.
Mpango wa tuzo za uanaharakati za Africans Rising unaunga mkono na kuleta pamoja wanaharakati na harakati katika mtandao wa kimataifa wa Waafrika wanaojihusisha na vitendo visivyo vya ukatili ili kukuza haki, amani, na utu kwa Waafrika wote popote walipo.
## WASHINDI WA ZAMANI
Katika awamu ya kwanza ya mpango huu wa tuzo za Africans Rising, Jean-Marie Kalonji, mwanaharakati kutoka Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo alichaguliwa kuwa mshindi wa tuzo la mwanaharakati wa Africans Rising wa Mwaka wa 2019.
Mnamo mwaka wa 2020, kati ya washindani 20 walioteuliwa katika kategoria mbili, [Asha Jaffar Harun](https://africansrising.org/ashajaffar/), mwanaharakati na mwanahabari nchini Kenya, alichaguliwa kuwa Mwanaharakati wa Mwaka, na [Tournon La Page](https://africansrising.org/tournonslapage/), harakati ya kimataifa ya kuunga mkono demokrasia, ikapigiwa kura kuwa harakati ya mwaka. Tuzo hizo zilitolewa katika kikao chao Utawala Bora katika Afrika Magharibi, iliyoandaliwa nchini Benin.
Washindi wafuatao walipigiwa kura na wanachama wa Africans Rising katika mpango wa Tuzo za Uanaharakati wa 2021: Mwanaharakati wa Mwaka, Wilson Atumeyi (Nigeria), Vuguvugu la Mwaka, la Vijana kwa Bunge (Zambia), Mwanaharakati Bora wa Kisanaa, Joice Zau (Angola). Tuzo zilitolewa ana kwa ana na vile vile kupitia mtandaoni katika sherehe maalum mjini Abuja, Nigeria.
#### UTEUZI
Uteuzi wa tuzo hizo hufanywa na raia kupitia tovuti ya Africans Rising ([africansrising.org).](http://www.africansrising.org) ). Baada ya uteuzi, wateule watahakikiwa na jopo teule la majaji, kisha wagombeaji wachache wataorodheshwa kama wateuliwa bora zaidi. Kwa kila kategoria (Mwanaharakati Bora wa Mwaka, Harakati Bora ya Mwaka na Mwanaharakati Bora wa Kisanaa wa Mwaka), wateule wawili bora zaidi watachaguliwa kuwakilisha Afrika Kaskazini, Afrika Mashariki, Afrika ya Kati, Afrika Magharibi, Kusini mwa Afrika, na wanadiaspora, kwa jumla ya wateule 36.
Watakaorodheshwa kama wateule bora zaidi wataarifiwa kwa barua pepe au WhatsApp. Wateule hao wataombwa kuwasilisha picha, wasifu, na video (kwa hiari) ili kuonyesha kazi zao. Habari hizo zitawekwa kwenye tovuti ya Africans Rising ili wanachama wetu wapate kujifunza zaidi kuhusu wateule, pamoja na uharakati zao wanapoamua ni nani wa kumpigia kura kama chaguo lao kuu wakati wa duru ya mwisho ya upigaji kura.
#### DURU YA MWISHO YA UPIGAJI KURA
Baada ya wateule bora zaidi, katika kitengo cha mwisho kutangazwa, kutakuwa na kipindi cha mwisho cha upigaji kura ambapo ni **wanachama** **wa Africans Rising waliojiandikisha kupitia hifadhidata [yetumpya ya uanachama](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)** pekee ndio watakaoweza kupigia kura mtandaoni wale wagombea wanaowafikiri kuwa wanapaswa kupokea Tuzo ya uharakati ya Africans Rising. **Ikiwa bado haujakuwa mwanachama wa Africans Rising, basi unaweza kuwa mojawapo ya wanachama, kwa kujaza fomu yetu ya usajili wa uanachama. Ikiwa wewe ni mwanachama wa Africans Rising aliyesajiliwa kabla ya tarehe 31 Oktoba 2022, basi ni lazima [ujisajili upya kupitia hifadhidata yetu mpya ya uanachama.](https://management.africansrising.org/public/members/new.php)**. Upigaji kura utafanywa kupitia hifadhidata ya wanachama wa Africans Rising na kila mpiga kura anaweza kupiga kura moja kwa chaguo lake kuu katika kila kitengo.
Washindi wataamuliwa kwa idadi ya kura watakazozipata. Mteuliwa aliye na idadi kubwa zaidi ya kura, akiwemo mshindi wa kwanza, atapokea taji la mwaka (Mwanaharakati bora wa Mwaka wa 2021, Harakati bora ya Mwaka wa 2021 au Mwanaharakati bora wa Kisanaa wa Mwaka wa 2021). Wateule wanaopokea nambari ya pili na ya tatu kwa wingi wa kura, watatajwa mshindi wa pili na wa pili, mtawalia, katika kategoria yao. Kisha, washindi wote watatu katika kila kitengo wataalikwa kuhudhuria hafla ya tuzo, itakayoandaliwa mtandaoni.
**SHEREHE ZA TUZO**
Matokeo ya kura yatafichuliwa na wapokeaji tuzo watatangazwa wakati wa hafla ya tuzo, itakayoandaliwa mtandaoni. Wateule watatu wataopokea jumla ya kura za juu zaidi katika kila kitengo wataalikwa kwenye hafla ya tuzo za uanaharakati, itakayoandaliwa mtandaoni. Hii itakuwa fursa kwao kupokea tuzo zao na kuonyesha uharakati zao kupitia jukwaa la kimataifa la Africans Rising. Washindi wa Nafasi ya Kwanza, Washindi wa Nafasi ya Pili, na Washindi wa Nafasi ya Tatu vile vile watatangazwa wakati wa hafla hiyo.
#### SHEREHE ZA TUZO
Matokeo ya kura yatafichuliwa na wapokeaji tuzo watatangazwa wakati wa hafla ya tuzo, itakayoandaliwa mtandaoni. Wateule watatu wataopokea jumla ya kura za juu zaidi katika kila kitengo wataalikwa kwenye hafla ya tuzo za uanaharakati, itakayoandaliwa mtandaoni. Hii itakuwa fursa kwao kupokea tuzo zao na kuonyesha uharakati zao kupitia jukwaa la kimataifa la Africans Rising. Washindi wa Nafasi ya Kwanza, Washindi wa Nafasi ya Pili, na Washindi wa Nafasi ya Tatu vile vile watatangazwa wakati wa hafla hiyo.
## VIGEZO VYA UTEUZI
**MWANAHARAKATI BORA WA MWAKA**
Tuzo ya Africans Rising ya mwanaharakati bora wa mwaka(Africans Rising Activist of the Year Award) ni tuzo ya kila mwaka ya kumtambua mtu binafsi (mwanaharakati) kwa kazi yake katika swala la haki ya kijamii, kuleta mabadiliko chanya katika maisha ya Waafrika walioko barani Afrika, pamoja na/au walioko ughaibuni.
Kufuzu kama mteule wa Tuzo ya Africans Rising ya Mwanaharakati Bora wa Mwaka, Mteule lazima atimize vigezo vifuatavyo:
1. Mteule lazima awe Mwafrika
2. Mteule lazima awe mwanachama wa Africans Rising\*
3. Mteule lazima awe na umri wa miaka 35 au chini
4. Uanaharakati wa mteule lazima uonyeshe ueledi wao kuhusu maswala ya haki ya kijamii
5. Mteule lazima awe anajihusisha na kazi isiyo na ukatili
6. Mteule lazima awe na uwezo wa kutoa ushahidi wa kazi yao katika maswala ya haki ya kijamii, kwa muda usiopungua miaka miwili
**HARAKATI BORA YA MWAKA**
Tuzo la Africans Rising ya Harakati Bora ya Mwaka(Africans Rising Movement of the Year Award) ni tuzo ya kila mwaka ya kutambua harakati, jumuiya au shirika kwa kazi zao katika swala la haki ya kijamii kuleta mabadiliko chanya katika maisha ya Waafrika walioko barani Afrika, pamoja na/au walioko ughaibuni.
Kufuzu kama mteule wa Tuzo ya Africans Rising ya Harakati Bora ya Mwaka(Africans Rising Movement of the Year Award), Mteule lazima atimize vigezo vifuatavyo:
1. Shirika lazima liwe limeanzishwa na kuongozwa na Waafrika au vizazi vya Waafrika
2. Shirika lazima liwe mwanachama wa Africans Rising\*
3. Shirika lazima liwe linashiriki katika maswala ya kijamii
4. Mafanikio ya shirika lazima yaonyeshe kazi yake katika maswala ya haki ya kijamii
5. Shirika lazima liwe linajihusisha na kazi isiyo na ukatili
6. Shirika lazima liwe na uwezo wa kutoa ushahidi wa kazi yao katika maswala ya haki ya kijamii, kwa muda usiopungua miaka miwili
**MWANAHARAKATI BORA WA KISANAA WA MWAKA**
Tuzo hii ya Africans Rising, ya Mwanaharakati Bora wa Kisanaa (Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year Award) ni tuzo mpya. Tuzo hii ya Africans Rising, ya Mwanaharakati Bora wa Kisanaa wa Mwaka ni tuzo inayowatambua wasanii barani Afrika pamoja na/au katika diaspora (ughaibuni), wanaotumia sanaa zao kuendeleza mabadiliko chanya ya kijamii katika maisha ya Waafrika.
itawatambua wasanii wanaotumia sauti zao kuendeleza mabadiliko chanya ya kijamii katika maisha ya Waafrika walioko barani Afrika, Mteule lazima atimize vigezo vifuatavyo:
1. Mteule lazima awe Mwafrika
2. Ikiwa kazi imeonyeshwa katika lugha nyingine isipokuwa Kiingereza au Kifaransa, basi mteule lazima atoe tafsiri ya kazi hiyo katika lugha ya Kiingereza au Kifaransa.
3. Mteule lazima awe mwanachama wa Africans Rising\*
4. Mteule lazima awe na umri wa kati ya miaka 18 – 35 au chini
5. Kazi ya ubunifu ya mteule lazima ihusiane na masuala ya haki ya kijamii
6. Mteule lazima awe anajihusisha na kazi isiyo na ukatili
7. Mteule lazima awe na uwezo wa kutoa ushahidi wa kazi yao katika maswala ya haki ya kijamii kwa muda usiopungua miaka miwili
## Jiandikishe kama mwanachama wa Africans Rising ili kupiga kura
A votação para Premiação de Activismo do Africans Rising 2022 terá início no dia 28 de Novembro às 6:00 GMT e terminará aos 11 de Dezembro às 11:59 GMT.
[Unaweza kujiandikisha hapa](https://www.africansrising.org/take-action/member/)
## RATIBA YA TUZO
- **Okt 31 – Nov 13** -Wito wa Uteuzi
- **Nov 14 – Nov 20** – Mapitio ya Jopo ili Kuwateua wateule bora zaidi
- **Nov 21 – 27** – Kuwasiliana na wateule; Kupokea picha za mteule, video, wasifu; Kuandaa jukwaa la kupiga kura
- **Nov 28 – Des 11** – Kipindi cha Mwisho cha Kupiga Kura
- **Wiki ya Desemba 12 –** Tuzo za uanaharakati za Africans Rising – Sherehe ya Tuzo itakayoandaliwa Mtandaoni(Tarehe itaamuliwa karibuni)
## TUZO
The winners of the 2022 Africans Rising Activist of the Year Award will be presented with the following awards:
1. Pesa ya Tuzo ya $1000 (Mshindi), $500 (Mshindi wa Kwanza), $300 (Mshindi wa Pili)
2. Vibao vya Tuzo
3. Kushiriki katika programu za Africans Rising
4. Zawadi za kumbukumbu kutoka kwa Africans Rising
The winners of the 2022 Africans Rising Movement of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. Pesa ya Tuzo ya $1000 (Mshindi), $500 (Mshindi wa Kwanza), $300 (Mshindi wa Pili)
2. Vibao vya Tuzo
3. Mafunzo ya kipekee yaliyoandaliwa na Africans Rising, kuhusu ujenzi wa harakati, uongozi, au kampeni za mabadiliko ya kijamii
4. Mwakilishi mwanachama ataalikwa kuhudhuria mafunzo au kongamano ya Africans Rising
5. Zawadi za kumbukumbu kutoka kwa Africans Rising
The winners of the 2022 Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year Award will be presented with:
1. Pesa ya Tuzo ya $1000 (Mshindi), $500 (Mshindi wa Kwanza), $300 (Mshindi wa Pili)
2. Vibao vya Tuzo
3. Kushiriki katika programu za Africans Rising
4. Zawadi za kumbukumbu kutoka kwa Africans Rising
Wateule na washindi wote wa Tuzo za uanaharakati watapata fursa ya kushirikiana kwa kujitolea, na Africans Rising, kuandaa uhamasishaji kuhusu masuala muhimu katika kazi zao, na uanachama wetu.
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Unaweza kuungana nasi katika kuwatia moyo vijana na vizazi vijavyo vya wanaharakati wa Kiafrika kwa kuchangia Africans Rising. Kuwa mmoja wa watu milioni wa kwanza kuchangia $1 kwa mwezi kwa Waafrika Wanaoongezeka katika $1 yetu kwa Kampeni ya $1,000,000. Kama Waafrika katika bara na ughaibuni, tuwajibike kujenga maisha bora ya baadaye!
Toa mchango wako sasa!
](https://africansrising.org/donate/)
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### [AAMA Inscrição](https://www.africansrising.org/?page_id=23265)
**Published:** July 12, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
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**Published:** July 12, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
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**Published:** April 14, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
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### [Tickets Checkout](https://www.africansrising.org/tickets-checkout/)
**Published:** April 13, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
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**Published:** April 13, 2022
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### [Lend your support to Africans in Ukraine](https://www.africansrising.org/supportafricans-in-ukraine/)
**Published:** March 7, 2022
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Lend your support to **Africans in Ukraine**
The war in Ukraine rages on and our African brothers and sisters continue to suffer its dire effects. We need to support in any way that we can.
Africans Rising is mobilizing support in collaboration with NIDO Hungary, which is on the ground providing accommodation, food and other essentials to those who have crossed the border to Hungary. NIDO has done remarkable work during this crisis and we are happy to partner with them during this hour of need. Any African who has crossed from Ukraine to Hungary can contact Dr. Hussain on +36 309122140 for help.
You can support this effort by donating what you can. All donations will be sent to NIDO to support their work on the ground. We also aim to extend this support to Poland, Slovakia and Romania where a lot of Africans have also escaped to.
[ Donate via paypal ](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MRM8SW783279C)
[ Donate with a bank card ](https://dashboard.flutterwave.com/donate/bzfnnpdxw7my)
Here are few ways to **HELP**
## Condemn discrimination against Africans escaping the war
Africans Rising has started a campaign to mobilise our members to join the global call of Africans to denounce the racial discrimination against our people in this great time of need. We are asking all members and Africans everywhere to act out of goodwill and raise their voices by recording short videos of themselves condemning the discrimination against Africans who are escaping the war in Ukraine. Africans are being thrown off trains and buses and are being prevented entry to neighbouring countries because of their skin colour. This is unacceptable. You can join this campaign by recording your own short video denouncing the ongoing racism and posting it to your social media feeds using the hashtags #AfricansInUkraine and #AfricansRising, and tag @AfricansRising. Watch a sample video [here](https://africans-rising.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=98a28e5f0af74d746b7fde763&id=7516490f61&e=8c4d78ff2a). You can also record a video and send it to us on WhatsApp/Telegram +233500883672 or by email to .
[Watch a sample video here](https://youtu.be/8CvjS3HvIgA)
## Boost the call for African leaders to provide assistance
We recently issued a solidarity statement denouncing the war in Ukraine and expressing the need for solidarity with the African Diaspora community in the country. Our movement has also reached out to the African Union Commission, urging the Commission to lend its authority and leadership to support emergency response efforts. You can read our solidarity statement [here](https://africans-rising.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=98a28e5f0af74d746b7fde763&id=bd14a3e548&e=8c4d78ff2a) and then post it to your social media using the hashtag #AfricansRising to show your support. Please tag [@\_AfricanUnion](https://africans-rising.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=98a28e5f0af74d746b7fde763&id=934b985711&e=8c4d78ff2a) (Twitter), [African Union Commission](https://africans-rising.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=98a28e5f0af74d746b7fde763&id=8491ae378f&e=8c4d78ff2a) (Facebook) and dignitaries like His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat ([@AUC\_MoussaFaki](https://africans-rising.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=98a28e5f0af74d746b7fde763&id=a41d5f91eb&e=8c4d78ff2a) - Twitter) in your posts to let them know we need their leadership and intervention at this critical time.
[Read our Solidarity Statement here](https://africans-rising.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=98a28e5f0af74d746b7fde763&id=bd14a3e548&e=8c4d78ff2a)
## Sign the petition to provide safe passage for Africans and People of Color out of Ukraine
Thousands of young African students mostly from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia, and other countries studying in Ukraine claim they have been abandoned, with some taking [to Twitter](https://africans-rising.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=98a28e5f0af74d746b7fde763&id=1d4e035978&e=8c4d78ff2a) in recent days to tell their stories of desertion. [Sign this petition](https://africans-rising.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=98a28e5f0af74d746b7fde763&id=fd8de3052a&e=8c4d78ff2a) calling on Ukrainian border authorities to put an end to these discriminatory evacuation tactics and grant everyone access to safety across the border.
[Sign this petition here](https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-discriminating-against-africans-and-other-people-of-color-fleeing-ukrainian-borders)
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### [Call To Action](https://www.africansrising.org/call-to-action/)
**Published:** August 13, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
# Calls to Action
## Tell us about debt in your country
Africans Rising is hosting the panel "Citizens Demand African Debt Cancellation" on 13 August during the Festival to Fight Inequality and we want to hear your voice. Visit our Memento link here to record or upload a short 30 - 60 second video telling us about the debt situation in your country and why you think African debt should be cancelled. Submit your recording by August 30.
[ Make Your voice heard ](https://app.memento.com/african-debt-cancellation-demand/46TfHmAcY/record)
## Express yourself this #BlackAugust
Africans Rising invites artists, activists, and creatives to share with us songs, videos, writings and any thing you have created that gives voice to Black liberation efforts. We will broadcast these audio/visual artworks during a virtual concert to celebrate #BlackAugust this month. This call is open to all artists and activists wishing to participate voluntarily in this Pan-African program. For more information or to submit a piece of your work for possible broadcast, please write to mariehelene@africans-rising.org by August 20.
## Nominate an African woman activist you know to be celebrated
Africans Rising will be hosting a celebration of African women activists through our Invisible Giants ceremony during the Kwame Nkrumah Festival (20-24 September). You can submit a nomination for a woman activist you know to be considered for recognition as an Invisible GIant
[ Nominate Your Giant ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PB-dhupmRRCKwbmJAGpBT1pBNYN2s17guWQGU53Sr5M/edit)
## INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Africans Rising is a movement of African peoples and our allies, and we rely on your donations to keep supporting movements for justice, peace and dignity for Africans on the continent and in the diaspora. Our core duty is to foster solidarity among all Africans and we do that by hosting and co-creating events, key actions, and campaigns. This year we look forward to amplifying our efforts and impact, but we can only do that with your support.
[ DONATE ](https://africansrising.org/donate/)
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### [May 25 - African Liberation Day - 2017](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
**Published:** May 26, 2017
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
On May 25th 2017, Africans from the continent and the diaspora gathered at Goree Island to affirm that Africans are rising, and that we are committed to building a stronger Africa, rooted in justice, peace and dignity. The moment was also a celebration of the annual holiday May 25 – African Liberation Day, also known as Africa Day.A UNESCO World Heritage site, Gorée Island is known as an infamous symbol of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. It was from this outcrop just off the coast of the capital, Dakar, that millions of enslaved Africans were forced onto European ships, bound for plantations in the Americas in the 18th century.
Africans Rising chose the site and the annual holiday to host the launch of its emerging Pan-African movement determined to build a new future for the peoples of Africa.
“We gather at a site that is a symbol of our brutal past in order to affirm our commitment to peace, justice and dignity and to build the future we want,” said Africans Rising Movement Coordinator Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan.
As part of its continent-wide launch Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity held a programme of activities on Gorée Island, in solidarity with scores of African Liberation Day activities held in more than 30 countries.
- Read the [May 25 – African Liberation Day Mobilization Guide – Africans Rising 2017](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/May-25-African-Liberation-Day-Moblization-Guide-Africans-Rising-2017.pdf)
- Media Coverage: [It’s time to get back to the original message behind Africa Day](https://qz.com/africa/991610/may-25-is-africa-day-but-what-does-that-mean-today/) – Quartz Africa
**Our Member Actions**
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/bonn-germany-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
Bonn, Germany – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/burkina-faso-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
Burundi – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/sierra-leone-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
Sierra Leone – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/nigeria-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
Nigeria – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/arusha-tanzania-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
Arusha, Tanzania – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/kenya-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017-2/)
Kenya – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/kenya-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
Kenya – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/gambia-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017-2/)
The Gambia – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/gambia-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
The Gambia – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/south-sudan-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017-2/)
South Sudan – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/south-sudan-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
South Sudan – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/zimbabwe-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
Zimbabwe – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/goree-island-senegal-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017-3/)
Goree Island, Senegal – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/goree-island-senegal-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/)
Goree Island, Senegal – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2017/goree-island-senegal-may-25-african-liberation-day-2017-2/)
Goree Island, Senegal – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2017
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### [May 25 - African Liberation Day - 2020](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/)
**Published:** April 13, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Sierra Leone May 25 African Liberation Day 2020Focusing on the solidarity against the spread of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations on the continent, Africans Rising held it’s largest annual mobilization, May 25 – African Liberation Day, under the theme “Active Citizenship in the Fight Against COVID-19”, #Rise4OurLives.
Living under a global health pandemic, it is important that we remember that human rights issues continue to affect communities and we must not lose sight of the important work of advocating for our communities affected by them. This year we focused on hosting discussions and activities that addressed health rights as fundamental human rights and local responses to assist vulnerable communities.
Africans Rising supported Pan-African institutions and organizations in their response to the dire situation facing the continent with a massive awareness and education campaign. Over 2,700 people participated in events across 17 countries, and our online campaign to #Rise4OurLives had over 40,000 engagements.
- Read the [May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020 Mobilization Guide – Africans Rising](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/May-25-–-African-Liberation-Day-2020-Mobilization-Guide-–-Africans-Rising.pdf)
**Our Member Actions**
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/dar-es-salaam-tanzania-may-25-african-liberation-day-2020-catherine-mlengowa/)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/abuja-nigeria-enowem-network-may-25-african-liberation-day-2020-godwin-entertainment-house-4/)
Abuja, Nigeria – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/abuja-nigeria-enowem-network-may-25-african-liberation-day-2020-godwin-entertainment-house-3/)
Abuja, Nigeria – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/abuja-nigeria-enowem-network-may-25-african-liberation-day-2020-godwin-entertainment-house-2/)
Abuja, Nigeria – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/abuja-nigeria-enowem-network-may-25-african-liberation-day-2020-godwin-entertainment-house/)
Abuja, Nigeria – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/nairobi-kenya-may-25-african-liberation-day-2020-omare-tai-2/)
Nairobi, Kenya – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/nairobi-kenya-may-25-african-liberation-day-2020-omare-tai-3/)
Nairobi, Kenya – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/nairobi-kenya-may-25-african-liberation-day-2020-omare-tai/)
Nairobi, Kenya – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/dar-es-salaam-tanzania-may-25-african-liberation-day-2020/)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2020
**Media Coverage**
“[Africa Day 2020 Conversation with Africans Rising](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgxbwwZWKag&feature=emb_title)” – KTN News
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### [May 25 - African Liberation Day - 2018](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2018/)
**Published:** April 13, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
On 25th May 2018, millions of Africans all over the world reaffirmed their constant love for the continent and their commitment to realising a pan-African unity. For the second year in a row, the Africans Rising movement fulfilled one of the pledges of the Kilimanjaro Declaration, that is to organise decentralized events/actions thanks to the genuine and collective strive to liberate our beautiful continent. Seventy simultaneous activities were held across Africa and in the diaspora. Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity has marked its first-year anniversary with a proud a global mobilisation of passionate Africans in 52 countries, including five outside the Africa continent.
The events gathered thousands of people from all over the world around the themes of Justice, Peace and Dignity with an emphasis on expanding our #StopTheBleeding campaign which marks the movements’ commitment to stopping corruption and illicit financial flows out of the continent.
\#StopTheBleeding went beyond the realm of economic injustice and tackled gender inequality, environmental pollution, political repression among others as young Africans from all over the continent wanted to highlight the problems their communities are faced with. From the Youths in the Gambia who mobilized to clean their beach, to those in Kenya who marched in the streets of Nairobi to denounce corruption, or the young people in the Congo who mobilized in 15 cities to demand the respect of their civil liberties, 25th May 2018 displayed the rise of socio-political consciousness among African youths who will stop at nothing to achieve peace, justice, and dignity.
On the media front, Africans ambassadors, members, and partners carried the message to millions of people through radio and television interviews, twitter chats and Facebook lives throughout the month of May in multiple countries on the continent and the diaspora. #25May2018 was the epitome of all #AfricaDay celebrations and mobilization by Africans Rising Volunteers in Africa and beyond. #AfricaDay was celebrated with the following hashtags: #KilimanjaroDeclaration #AfricansRising #BringYourFaya #AfricaDay. The hashtag #AfricansRising reached over 15 million people on social media.
- Read the [May 25 – African Liberation Day Mobilization Guide – Africans Rising – 2018](https://africansrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/May-25-African-Liberation-Day-Mobilization-Guide-Africans-Rising-2018.pdf)
- Media Coverage:
- [Why African liberation day is worth celebrating and the role we can play](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/commentary/article/2001281673/how-we-can-rejuvenate-the-african-liberation-day) – The Standard
- [Kenya celebrates liberation day with drive to end corruption](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001281636/kenya-marks-liberation-day-with-fight-against-graft) – The Standard
**Our Call To Action**
**Our Member Actions**
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2018/mednine-tunisia-may-25-african-liberation-day-2018-africans-rising/)
Mednine, Tunisia – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2018
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2018/dakar-senegal-may-25-african-liberation-day-2018-africans-rising-2/)
Dakar, Senegal – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2018
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2018/dakar-senegal-may-25-african-liberation-day-2018-africans-rising/)
Dakar, Senegal – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2018
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2018/oakland-california-may-25-african-liberation-day-2018-africans-rising-13/)
Oakland, California – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2018
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2018/burundi-may-25-african-liberation-day-2018-africans-rising/)
Burundi – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2018
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2018/malawi-may-25-african-liberation-day-2018-africans-rising/)
Malawi – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2018
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### [May 25 - African Liberation Day - 2019](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2019/)
**Published:** April 13, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
Nairobi Kenya May 25 African Liberation Day 2019In 2019, Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity recognized the May 25 – African Liberation Day commemoration under the theme “Africans, Not for Sale: Stop Slavery and Human Trafficking!”
Slavery is still rampant in Africa with the continent registering the highest rate of modern-day enslavement globally. According to 2018 Global Slavery Index, an estimated 9.2 million Africans live in servitude. Most trafficked persons particularly the vulnerable groups such as children are engaged in domestic labor while women are kept as unpaid maids and taken advantage of sexually. The situation has become dire following the recent case of slave auction in Libya where dozens of people believed to be migrants and refugees are being sold for barely USD 400 to their new masters.
African societies continue to face a lifetime of exploitation especially in countries where people are known to be the descendants of slaves and are treated as property by their masters. Descent-based slavery is still prevalent in African countries such as: Niger, Chad, Mauritania, Sudan , Libya and Mali. Africans Rising thus called upon all Africans to act and stop this scourge of slavery. In 2019, our annual May 25 – African Liberation Day mobilization occurred in 137 events across 56 countries, including 49 countries in Africa.
**Our Member Actions**
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2019/drc-may-25-african-liberation-day-2019-africans-rising-3/)
DRC – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2019
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2019/drc-may-25-african-liberation-day-2019-africans-rising-2/)
DRC – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2019
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2019/drc-may-25-african-liberation-day-2019-africans-rising-1/)
DRC – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2019
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2019/the-gambia-may-25-african-liberation-day-2019-2/)
The Gambia – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2019
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2019/nairobi-kenya-may-25-african-liberation-day-2019-2/)
Nairobi, Kenya – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2019.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2019/the-gambia-may-25-african-liberation-day-2019-1/)
The Gambia – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2019
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2019/nairobi-kenya-may-25-african-liberation-day-2019-boniface-mwangi/)
Nairobi, Kenya – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2019.
[](https://www.africansrising.org/may-25-african-liberation-day-2019/nairobi-kenya-may-25-african-liberation-day-2019-africans-rising/)
Nairobi, Kenya – May 25 – African Liberation Day 2019
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### [Donor Dashboard](https://www.africansrising.org/donor-dashboard-2/)
**Published:** April 7, 2021
**Author:** Africans Rising
**Content:**
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**Published:** March 31, 2021
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**Published:** January 19, 2021
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Bi Nka Bi \[ Peace + Unity \]
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**Content:**
The Yaz ﻳ ﺎز \[ Freedom + Resistance \]
“Amazigh Symbol. North Africa ” the Yaz (ⵣ) symbolizes the “free man”, which is the meaning of the Berber word “Amazigh”. The Berbers’ own name for themselves. In the Amazigh flag, the Yaz is always in red, the colour of life, and also the colour of resistance.
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"White Feather of Truth. Ancient Egypt" Ma'at (pronounced may-et) is the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony, and balance, Old Kingdom (c. 2613 - 2181 BCE)
**Content:**
The Feather of Ma’at \[ Justice + Truth + Cosmic Balance \]
“White Feather of Truth. Ancient Egypt” Ma’at (pronounced may-et) is the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony, and balance, Old Kingdom (c. 2613 – 2181 BCE). Ma’at is considered an ideology and not just a goddess, one worshipped her by living a life in accordance with the highest principles of morality and order. The feather of Ma’at was an integral part of weighing the heart of the deceased against the scales of justice in the afterlife.
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"Amazigh Symbol. North Africa " the Yaz (ⵣ) symbolizes the “free man”, which is the meaning of the Berber word "Amazigh". The Berbers’ own name for themselves.
**Content:**
The Yaz ﻳ ﺎز \[ Freedom + Resistance \]
“Amazigh Symbol. North Africa ” the Yaz (ⵣ) symbolizes the “free man”, which is the meaning of the Berber word “Amazigh”. The Berbers’ own name for themselves.
In the Amazigh flag, the Yaz is always in red, the colour of life, and also the colour of resistance.
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**Excerpt:** Bi Nka Bi [ Peace + Unity ]
"Adinkra Symbol. Ghana" No one is supposed to bite the other. The image is based on two fish locking on each other's tails.
**Content:**
Bi Nka Bi \[ Peace + Unity \]
“Adinkra Symbol. Ghana” No one is supposed to bite the other. The image is based on two fish locking on each other’s tails. The sign means that people should watch out against any devious acts of provocation or civil strife.”
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**Excerpt:** The Feather of Ma'at [ Justice + Truth + Cosmic Balance ]
"White Feather of Truth. Ancient Egypt" Ma'at (pronounced may-et) is the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony, and balance, Old Kingdom (c. 2613 - 2181 BCE).
**Content:**
The Feather of Ma’at \[ Justice + Truth + Cosmic Balance \]
“White Feather of Truth. Ancient Egypt” Ma’at (pronounced may-et) is the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony, and balance, Old Kingdom (c. 2613 – 2181 BCE). Ma’at is considered an ideology and not just a goddess, one worshipped her by living a life in accordance with the highest principles of morality and order. The feather of Ma’at was an integral part of weighing the heart of the deceased against the scales of justice in the afterlife.
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**Published:** July 10, 2024
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### [mobilisation](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/mobilisation/)
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### [#AfricanUnity](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africanunity/)
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### [#Solidarity](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/solidarity/)
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### [Justice](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/justice/)
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### [Togo](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/togo/)
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### [#AfricansRising](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africansrising-fr/)
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### [#TogoDebout](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/togodebout-fr/)
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### [Justice](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/justice-fr/)
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### [Togo](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/togo-fr/)
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### [#25May2017](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/25may2017/)
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### [#AfricansRising](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africansrising/)
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### [Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africa/)
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### [Africans](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africans/)
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### [Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africans-rising/)
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### [blog](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/blog/)
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### [Dignity](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/dignity/)
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### [Hilma Mote](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/hilma-mote/)
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### [pan-africanism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/pan-africanism/)
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### [Peace](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/peace/)
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### [ReadingList](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/readinglist/)
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### [women](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/women/)
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### [youth](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/youth/)
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### [agenda](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/agenda/)
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### [conference](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/conference/)
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### [stragegy](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/stragegy/)
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### [vision](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/vision/)
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### [declaration](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/declaration/)
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### [featured](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/featured/)
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### [Kilimanjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/kilimanjaro/)
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### [press](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/press/)
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### [Nigeria](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/nigeria/)
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### [Regional](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/regional/)
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### [environment](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/environment/)
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### [climate change](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/climate-change/)
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### [green](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/green/)
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### [industry](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/industry/)
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### [policy](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/policy/)
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### [#Volunteer](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/volunteer/)
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### [#WorkWithUs](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/workwithus/)
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### [advertisement](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/advertisement/)
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### [jobs](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/jobs/)
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### [elections](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/elections/)
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### [letter](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/letter/)
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### [president](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/president/)
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### [The Gambia](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/the-gambia/)
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### [report](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/report/)
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### [interns](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/interns/)
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### [Launch Team](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/launch-team/)
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### [guide](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/guide/)
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### [#CameroonCrisis](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/camerooncrisis/)
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### [Cameroon](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/cameroon/)
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### [Sungu Oyoo](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/sungu-oyoo/)
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### [#BringBackOurInternet](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/bringbackourinternet/)
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### [#FreeAllArrested](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/freeallarrested/)
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### [human-rights](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/human-rights/)
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### [#AfricaWeWant](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africawewant/)
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### [AhmedKathrada](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/ahmedkathrada/)
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### [#25May2017](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/25may2017-fr/)
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### [Africans Rising](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africans-rising-fr/)
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### [books](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/books/)
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### [Dignity](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/dignity-fr/)
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### [Jay Naidoo](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/jay-naidoo/)
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### [Movement](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/movement/)
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### [Pan-African](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/pan-african/)
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### [Peace](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/peace-fr/)
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### [review](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/review/)
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### [youth](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/youth-fr/)
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### [#AREI](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/arei/)
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### [RenewableEnergy](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/renewableenergy/)
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### [#IlicitFinancialFlows](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/ilicitfinancialflows/)
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### [#IMF](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/imf/)
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### [#StopTheBleeding](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/stopthebleeding/)
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### [#WorldBank](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/worldbank/)
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### [#FutureWeWant](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/futurewewant/)
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### [#mediafreedom](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/mediafreedom/)
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### [#PacificaRadio](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/pacificaradio/)
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### [#EconomicJustice](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/economicjustice/)
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### [#anataban](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/anataban/)
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### [#southsudan](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/southsudan/)
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### [#GambiaHasDecided](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/gambiahasdecided/)
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### [#NewGambia](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/newgambia/)
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### [#AfricansRisingGoree](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africansrisinggoree/)
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### [#BBC](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/bbc/)
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### [#development](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/development/)
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### [#GoodGovernance](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/goodgovernance/)
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### [#leadership](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/leadership/)
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### [#Germany](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/germany/)
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### [activism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/activism/)
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### [AiR](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/air/)
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### [KumiNaidoo](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/kuminaidoo/)
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### [Energy](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/energy/)
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### [programmes](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/programmes/)
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### [#Impunity](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/impunity/)
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### [#TogoDebout](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/togodebout/)
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### [assessment](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/assessment/)
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### [Terms of Reference](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/terms-of-reference/)
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### [tor](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/tor/)
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### [uganda](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/uganda/)
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### [staff](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/staff/)
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### [team](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/team/)
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### [Trump](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/trump/)
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### [USA](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/usa/)
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### [Tanzania](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/tanzania/)
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### [Inequality](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/inequality/)
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### [hiring](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/hiring/)
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### [join](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/join/)
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### [vacancies](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/vacancies/)
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### [work](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/work/)
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### [African Union](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/african-union/)
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### [America](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/america/)
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### [dead](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/dead/)
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### [embassy](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/embassy/)
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### [Gaza](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/gaza/)
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### [Israel](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/israel/)
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### [Just](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/just/)
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### [martyrs](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/martyrs/)
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### [palestine](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/palestine/)
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### [Palestinian](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/palestinian/)
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### [protests](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/protests/)
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### [SA](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/sa/)
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### [South Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/south-africa/)
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### [#25May2018](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/25may2018/)
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### [Goree](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/goree/)
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### [Mandela](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/mandela/)
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### [Obama](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/obama/)
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### [#DRCongoCrisis #DemocraticRepublicOfCongoNews](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/drcongocrisis-democraticrepublicofcongonews/)
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### [#SaveDRC](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/savedrc/)
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### [Migration](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/migration/)
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### [Thistaxmustgo](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/thistaxmustgo/)
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### [#Volunteer4Change](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/volunteer4change/)
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### [African wars](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/african-wars/)
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### [dictatorship](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/dictatorship/)
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### [rebels](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/rebels/)
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### [Secession](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/secession/)
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### [South Sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/south-sudan/)
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### [war](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/war/)
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### [digital Rights](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/digital-rights/)
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### [migrants](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/migrants/)
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### [Zimbabwe](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/zimbabwe/)
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### [#anticorruption #anticorruptionsquad #independent #activism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/anticorruption-anticorruptionsquad-independent-activism/)
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### [Faure Gnassingbé](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/faure-gnassingbe/)
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### [Fauremustfall](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/fauremustfall/)
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### [Injustice](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/injustice/)
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### [Killing](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/killing/)
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### [Tooglese](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/tooglese/)
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### [death](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/death/)
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### [democracy](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/democracy/)
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### [struggle](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/struggle/)
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### [togolese](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/togolese/)
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### [civil society](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/civil-society/)
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### [DCR](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/dcr/)
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### [Development Co-operation Report](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/development-co-operation-report/)
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### [Leave no one behind](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/leave-no-one-behind/)
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### [panafrican](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/panafrican/)
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### [soutient](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/soutient/)
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### [Support](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/support/)
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### [job](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/job/)
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### [Bashir](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/bashir/)
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### [protest](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/protest/)
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### [protest in sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/protest-in-sudan/)
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### [sudan](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/sudan/)
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### [SudanCrisis](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/sudancrisis/)
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### [cabo](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/cabo/)
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### [cabo delgado](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/cabo-delgado/)
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### [Islamists](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/islamists/)
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### [Maputo](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/maputo/)
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### [mozambique](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/mozambique/)
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### [Violence](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/violence/)
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### [arrests](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/arrests/)
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### [government](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/government/)
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### [pastor evan](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/pastor-evan/)
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### [vistims](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/vistims/)
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### [ghana](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/ghana/)
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### [opportunity](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/opportunity/)
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### [Senegal](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/senegal/)
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### [African Aid](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/african-aid/)
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### [aid](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/aid/)
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### [angola](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/angola/)
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### [Isreal lobby](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/isreal-lobby/)
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### [resolutions](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/resolutions/)
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### [senengal](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/senengal/)
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### [UN](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/un/)
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### [Cyclone](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/cyclone/)
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### [Disaster](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/disaster/)
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### [donate](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/donate-en/)
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### [flood](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/flood/)
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### [help](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/help-en/)
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### [Idai](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/idai/)
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### [Malawi](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/malawi/)
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### [Rain](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/rain/)
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### [Storm](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/storm/)
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### [unity](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/unity-en/)
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### [Victims](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/victims/)
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### [mali](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/mali-en/)
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### [secruity](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/secruity/)
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### [stability](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/stability/)
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### [terorrist](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/terorrist/)
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### [Solidarity Statement](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/solidarity-statement/)
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### [ECOWAS](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/ecowas/)
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### [Solidarity Statement](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/solidarity-statement/)
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### [Feminism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/feminism/)
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### [African Liberation Day](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/african-liberation-day/)
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### [African Liberation Week](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/african-liberation-week/)
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### [immigration](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/immigration/)
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### [border](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/border/)
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### [borders](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/borders/)
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### [spain](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/spain/)
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### [europe](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/europe/)
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### [Reports](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/reports/)
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### [Sierra Leone](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/sierra-leone/)
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### [Political Unrest](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/political-unrest/)
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### [conference](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/conference/)
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### [declaration](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/declaration/)
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### [featured](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/featured/)
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### [Kilimanjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/kilimanjaro/)
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### [conference](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/conference/)
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### [declaration](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/declaration/)
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### [featured](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/featured/)
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### [Kilimanjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/kilimanjaro/)
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### [conference](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/conference/)
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### [declaration](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/declaration/)
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### [featured](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/featured/)
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### [Kilimanjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/kilimanjaro/)
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### [conference](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/conference/)
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### [declaration](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/declaration/)
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### [featured](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/featured/)
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### [Kilimanjaro](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/kilimanjaro/)
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### [Chad](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/chad/)
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### [Central Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/central-africa/)
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### [#COP27](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/cop27/)
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### [#LOSSANDDAMAGE](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/lossanddamage/)
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### [#climatechange](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/climatechange/)
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### [Vacancy](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/vacancy/)
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### [WaterSavesLives](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/watersaveslives/)
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### [GivingTueasday](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/givingtueasday/)
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### [leadershiptransition](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/leadershiptransition/)
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### [Movement updates](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/movement-updates/)
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### [#FreeEdmondAbu](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/freeedmondabu/)
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### [Edmond Abu](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/edmond-abu/)
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### [Arrest of Activist](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/arrest-of-activist/)
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### [Native consortium and research centre](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/native-consortium-and-research-centre/)
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### [statement](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/statement/)
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### [NigeriaElections](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/nigeriaelections/)
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### [Tunisia](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/tunisia/)
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### [Racism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/racism/)
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### [IWD](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/iwd/)
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### [InternationalWomenDay](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/internationalwomenday/)
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### [IWD](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/iwd/)
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### [InternationalWomenDay](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/internationalwomenday/)
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### [IWD](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/iwd/)
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### [InternationalWomenDay](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/internationalwomenday/)
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### [#AfricansRising](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africansrising-fr/)
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### [Zimbabwe](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/zimbabwe/)
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### [IWD](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/iwd/)
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### [InternationalWomenDay](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/internationalwomenday/)
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### [IWD](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/iwd/)
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### [InternationalWomenDay](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/internationalwomenday/)
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### [WaterSavesLives](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/watersaveslives/)
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### [GivingTueasday](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/givingtueasday/)
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### [WaterSavesLives](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/watersaveslives/)
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### [GivingTueasday](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/givingtueasday/)
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### [WaterSavesLives](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/watersaveslives/)
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### [GivingTueasday](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/givingtueasday/)
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### [#AfricansRising](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africansrising-fr/)
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### [Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africa/)
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### [Africans](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africans/)
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### [Tunisia](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/tunisia/)
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### [Racism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/racism/)
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### [Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africa/)
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### [Africans](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africans/)
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### [Tunisia](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/tunisia/)
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### [Racism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/racism/)
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### [#AfricansRising](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africansrising-fr/)
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### [Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africa/)
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### [Africans](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africans/)
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### [Tunisia](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/tunisia/)
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### [Racism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/racism/)
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### [#AfricansRising](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africansrising-fr/)
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### [Africa](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africa/)
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### [Africans](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/africans/)
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### [Tunisia](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/tunisia/)
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### [Racism](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/racism/)
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### [WaterSavesLives](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/watersaveslives/)
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### [GivingTueasday](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/givingtueasday/)
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### [#leadership](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/leadership/)
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### [leadershiptransition](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/leadershiptransition/)
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### [Movement updates](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/movement-updates/)
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### [#leadership](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/leadership/)
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### [leadershiptransition](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/leadershiptransition/)
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### [Movement updates](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/movement-updates/)
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### [#leadership](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/leadership/)
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### [leadershiptransition](https://www.africansrising.org/tag/leadershiptransition/)
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