Africans Unite

PAN-AFRICANISM AND THE PRSP

Political freedom and economic independence are what makes a nation independent. Both are essential. In the 1960’s, African countries fought hard for their freedom from colonialism, only to get tied up with neo-colonialism (economic dependence on the former colonial masters and the U.S.). The new colonialism selected African puppets to replace the old European colonialists under the guise of political freedom.

What has been illustrated by this scenario is that political freedom alone is meaningless without economic independence. Both can only exist if Africa is unified under a scientific socialist government. That is why Pan-Africanism is key.

Pan Africanism will mean:

1. An economic system where the wealth of the whole continent is owned and controlled by African people for the benefit of all of its people.

2. An African government where all of the people govern themselves.

3. A proud African people returned to their rightful place in history; respecting themselves and accepting nothing less from anyone else.

4. A social system with equal access for women and men; satisfying the needs of both; allowing both to grow and develop to their fullest potential.

5. A continent where we apply the principles of science in all spheres of thought and production to solve the problems of our people and humanity.

6. A continent which seeks to contribute to a just society globally.

 Pan-Africanism is our only solution!