ABSTRACT

This volume examines contemporary Africa, a vast continent which, while entering the era of globalization, is also confronted by a number of issues, including the environment and climate change, demographics, trade issues, internal and external migration, education, economic Issues, governance, and the influence of other countries. Written by former Prime Minister of Niger and current Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, this book offers an overview of Africa, and looks to the next generation of leaders in the continent, aiming to offer a manifesto for future change.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part 1|2 pages

The challenges

chapter 1|7 pages

The spectre of recolonisation

chapter 3|6 pages

The threat of competing Africas

chapter 4|7 pages

African states faced with climate change

chapter 5|6 pages

Unique and uncontrolled demographics

part 2|2 pages

The keys