Africa’s next struggle is economic emancipation, not political independence – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Africa's next challenge lies not in political independence, which has already been attained, but in achieving economic emancipation. Speaking at a Special High-Level Reparations Dialogue at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica, Mahama emphasized the need for stronger cooperation among Ghana, Jamaica, and other African nations to foster economic development and enhance the quality of life for their citizens.

He acknowledged the significance of the continent's shared history, citing the influence of Pan-African thinkers like Jamaica's Marcus Garvey on Ghana's quest for independence. Mahama stated that while past generations fought for political liberation, the current focus should be on building robust economies that can provide prosperity for all.

He stressed that the era of political liberation has been achieved, but the task ahead is to collaborate in trade and shared development initiatives to create wealth and improve living standards across the African continent and the Caribbean. "Today, we face a new battle: how we can cooperate to increase our economic development and create prosperity for our people," Mahama asserted.