Amandla Institute moves forward with Africa diplomacy council plan
The Amandla Institute has wrapped up a two-day planning session focused on creating a Pan-African International Relations Council. The event brought together diplomats, academics, and policy experts to discuss Africa’s position in global affairs. Prof Adebayo Olukoshi, President and CEO of the institute, emphasized the participants’ commitment to action and unity. The sessions explored how Africa can better define and advocate for its interests on the world stage.
What we know
- The closed-door sessions were held on May 8-9, 2026, gathering key stakeholders to discuss the council’s establishment.
- Deliberations focused on the council’s structure, potential outputs like policy papers and public events, and strategies for funding and partnerships.
- Prof Adebayo Olukoshi highlighted a strong sense of purpose and readiness among participants to advance African interests.
- Attendees examined challenges such as major-power rivalries and resource competition, stressing the importance of coordinated African action.
- Organisers stated that a launch roadmap is in progress, covering governance, funding, and initial activities for the proposed council.
