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Mark Carney and the new power calculation, where does Africa stand?
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
March 4, 2026
The overall vision of the movement is outlined in the vision document, the Kilimanjaro Declaration, which was adopted when the movement was founded and revised by members at the Pan-African Movement Assembly.
our mission as defined in the
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…
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…
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…
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
Founding Chair of Africans Rising
Recent Posts
Media Release
Africans Rising Welcomes The Removal of Kotoka’s Name From Ghana’s Main International Airport
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
February 24, 2026
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“An Accomplice to Injustice”: Pan-African Voices Blasts AU Commission for “Betraying” Democratic Ideals
“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:
February 24, 2026
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AU Heads of State Must Prioritize the Free Movement Protocol Now!
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.
February 14, 2026
