The University of Johannesburg will host a public dialogue titled “Revisiting Pan-Africanism: How Far, How Well and What Next?” on May 21, 2026. The event will bring together diplomats, scholars, and policy experts to reflect on the achievements, challenges, and future of Pan-Africanism in shaping Africa’s political, economic, and cultural development. Discussions will focus on African unity, regional cooperation, governance, youth aspirations, and the continent’s role in an evolving global landscape.
The University of Johannesburg, through the Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership, is set to host a thought-provoking public dialogue titled “Revisiting Pan-Africanism: How Far, How Well and What Next?” on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at the Johannesburg Business School, South Africa.
The event will bring together distinguished diplomats, scholars, policymakers, and intellectuals to critically examine the historical journey, contemporary relevance, and future direction of Pan-Africanism as both an ideology and a political project. Discussions will explore Africa’s progress in political independence, regional cooperation, continental identity, and economic integration, while also addressing ongoing challenges such as political fragmentation, governance deficits, and economic dependency.
The dialogue will feature notable speakers including Ambassador Benjamin Quashie of Ghana, Ambassador Temitope Ajayi of Nigeria, Ambassador Ahmad Sharief of Egypt, and Ambassador Thomas Edward of Jamaica. The session will be chaired by Professor Arthur Mutambara, former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe and Director of the Institute for the Future of Knowledge at the University of Johannesburg.
As Africa continues to navigate shifting global realities, technological transformation, and emerging geopolitical dynamics, the event seeks to reimagine the future of Pan-Africanism and its relevance to Africa’s youth, unity, resilience, and global influence in the 21st century.
The public dialogue represents an important platform for intellectual exchange, policy reflection, and renewed commitment toward Africa’s collective aspirations and continental development.
