Abdulrasheed, A.

Nurain, A. M.

Abstract

Kwame Nkrumah's saw Pan-Africanism as a method to develop a collective strength that might subvert global power relations, in addition to being a way to show unity. However, there are difficulties in balancing Nkrumah's Pan-African ambition with the realities of the twenty-first century. The idea of a united, centrally administered Africa faces challenges in the modern world, which is marked by regional economic blocs, globalization, and a more varied set of political and economic priorities among African nations. New strategies are needed to address intra-African tensions, promote political unity, and integrate the economy. Furthermore, African nations are also subject to additional external pressures as a result of problems like China's ascent and the changing nature of the global economy. Pan-Africanism needs to adjust to the shifting geopolitical and socioeconomic landscape in order to bring Nkrumah's vision into line with current circumstances. This adaptation might entail upholding individual governments' sovereignty while promoting closer regional collaboration through organizations like the African Union (AU). With programs like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the focus on economic cooperation may also help to advance the unity Nkrumah envisioned in a more practical, contemporary way. Furthermore, in order to guarantee that Pan-Africanism is an inclusive and unifying ideology, it is still imperative that African diasporas be included in this vision. Ultimately, a balanced strategy that honors both the historical aspirations of African unity and the current need for adaptability, autonomy, and responsiveness to changes in the world is needed to reconcile Nkrumah's vision with the difficulties of the twenty-first century.

   

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Published: 2025

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