ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book draws together some themes which shed light on the prospects for Africa's international relations. There is a perceptible continental shift towards a more robust engagement with the continent. The spirit of Pan-Africanism is once again gradually emerging to animate and inform how the continent will put its house in order as well as how it will engage and re-frame its relationship with its global neighbours. Africa's relevance to the world should not be underestimated. The scramble to exploit its resources is illustrative of the fact that the continent is exceptionally endowed with natural resources, which should be developed for the benefit of its people rather than maximizing profits for foreign actors. The continent's citizens need to empower themselves to access global information and technology which they can utilize to benefit themselves.
