South Africa’s opposition leader, Julius Malema, has renewed his call for a united Africa.
Speaking at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Enugu, Malema told thousands of lawyers that unity is the continent’s only path to strength and dignity.
He declared: “We demand one Africa, we demand a borderless Africa, we demand an Africa with one president, one currency, one military command, with one parliament.”
The audience gave him a standing ovation. The conference, chaired by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, was themed “Stand out, stand tall.”
Unity, Resources, and Africa’s Wealth
Malema warned against Africa’s endless cycle of exporting raw minerals and importing finished goods at high prices. He said the system kept the continent dependent and poor.
According to him, Africa must reclaim its resources and build industries at home. “The land belongs to Africans, and the minerals of Africa must be returned to Africans. We must never allow imperialist forces to divide us in order to take our wealth,” he said.
He dismissed outside criticism, insisting: “We know the currency of Africa will be much stronger against the American currency. We don’t care what Donald Trump or any other leader thinks of us.”
The EFF leader also condemned xenophobia, calling it a betrayal of African solidarity. He insisted Nigerians were not responsible for South Africa’s unemployment crisis. Instead, he praised Nigeria’s role in the fight against apartheid, urging Africans to “refuse to be subjects of others.”
Justice, Debt, and Africa’s Future
Malema urged African governments to stop taking reckless foreign loans, warning that debt traps would enslave future generations. He also demanded visa-free movement across the continent to foster integration and trade.
“Africans must love themselves, not kill one another. Black people are not loved in Africa, and not loved abroad either, but we must treat ourselves better,” he told the gathering.
The Sultan of Sokoto used the conference to caution against injustice, warning that the law in Nigeria was increasingly becoming a “purchasable commodity” that shields the rich while punishing the poor.
NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), called on lawyers to embrace sacrifice and courage in defending justice. Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, who declared the event open, stressed that development thrives only on a fair and trusted justice system.
Africa has often debated the idea of a single currency and political union. But is this a realistic call, and could Malema’s fiery “One Africa” speech, in your view, ignite serious steps toward this dream, or will it remain just rhetoric?Rate, Like 👍, Comment💬, share this article, and join us on our social media handles. You can also Submit your own story to get featured and earn rewards!
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