{
  "id": 17213844,
  "title": "Africans Urged To Actualise Commitments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/africans-urged-to-actualise-commitments",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T10:50:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/africans-urged-to-actualise-commitments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "African leaders have been urged to transform their pledges into tangible actions that will enhance lives and impact the continent's destiny. Speaking at the Elevate Africa Annual Convening 2026 in Accra, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah challenged participants to select initiatives they would fund, execute, and report on, in order to achieve quantifiable development results. He urged them to focus on backing young African businesses, breaking down barriers to regional trade, and widening access to education and economic possibilities. Debrah sought to motivate the attendees by remembering his mother, who appreciated the significance of investing in the future despite facing limited resources. He cautioned that future generations would judge the present generation based on their deeds and Africa's capacity to capitalize on global transformations. His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, co-founder of Elevate Africa, reminded African leaders that history would assess them not by what they obtained but by what they constructed and what they transmitted. He stressed that leadership entailed a dedication to generating enduring opportunities and equipping subsequent generations to mold their own fates. According to him, Ghana's achievement of independence in 1957 showcased that an alternate future was feasible, and bolstered the yearnings of millions of Africans chasing liberty. He recalled that Ghana's first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, recognized that the significance of independence extended beyond national borders, stating that the advancement of one African nation was amplified by its commitment to the development of others. Atuwatse III emphasized that Africa should transcend dependence on natural resource extraction and concentrate on generating value through the ingenuity of her people. He acknowledged the contributions of entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives across the continent but pointed out that access to opportunities remains unevenly distributed. He called for increased investment in technology, education, healthcare, agriculture, and the creative sectors to ensure that talent was not squandered due to inaccessible opportunities. The Elevate Africa Annual Convening 2026, which commenced on October 28th and concluded on October 29th, gathered Heads of State, Ministers of State, policymakers, entrepreneurs, stakeholders, traditional leaders, and other distinguished figures from Ghana and various parts of Africa.",
  "summary": "Julius Debrah Africans have been urged to turn their commitments into practical actions that will improve lives and shape the continent’s future. Speaking on behalf of President John Mahama Read More... The post Africans Urged To Actualise Commitments appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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