African leaders at the 50th AU summit are discussing the resurrection of the ideals of Pan Africanism with a view to maintaining the Pan African political theology as the development bible of the continent. It is therefore imperative that we revisit the Pan African paradigm as a development doctrine of Africa within the context of the 21st Century. Though the leadership must not merely talk Pan African, they must act Pan African if the goals are to be achieved. Anybody with an insight of the history of Africa is aware that the People of Africa who are scattered in over 113 countries acquire the same capacities, value and dignity as other human beings. They cherish liberty, justice, development and peace just like any other people. Just like all societies and peoples, African people have in great measure contributed and are contributing to the advancement of civilization and humanity.
However Africa of today is engulfed in a tragedy of mental, economic, political and social exploitation and oppression. But we are aware of the fact that no condition is permanent more so if human beings are prepared to consciously improve their condition.
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