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See - Sada Elbalad
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- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
THE MERCATOR MAP – A COLONIAL LIE THAT SHRANK AFRICA, THEN DIVIDED IT
By Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Founder, Africa Prosperity Network The 1569 Mercator map did not merely misrepresent Africa's size—it mutilated its dignity and incapacitated its destiny. From the moment Gerardus Mercator shrank Africa on paper, the continent was deliberately diminished in the eyes of the world. And, 300 years later, at the Berlin Conference of 1884, the very powers who first made Africa look small went further: they divided it into small, weak states under their control, designed to feed their industrialisation drive in Europe. Now, more than 500 years later, the African Union has begun reclaiming truth by endorsing the Equal Earth projection, a map that finally restores Africa's true scale. This is not just about cartographic accuracy—it is an act of liberation. It is about tearing down the lies that shrank us on paper, then broke us apart in practice. Cartographic Colonialism The Mercator projection was never neutral. It was designed for conquest. It bloated Europe by over 300% while crushing Africa into irrelevance. 'It might seem to be just a map, but in reality, it is not,' AU Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi warned, noting how its distortion made 55 African nations look marginal. The deception went beyond ink. The rulers and compasses of 1884 carved kingdoms, trade routes, and ecosystems into fragments. Today, 60% of Africa's borders are still straight lines—scars of Berlin's arrogance—scars that have spawned wars from the Sahel to the Horn of Africa. Reclaiming Scale, Restoring Dignity The Equal Earth projection is more than geography—it is justice. It restores Africa as the giant it truly is: vast, rich, and unshrinkable. But a map correction alone will not free us. True liberation demands tearing down the colonial borders that still restrict our opportunities and choke our prosperity. Think of the absurdity: in 2025, trucks still queue for 72 hours at artificial checkpoints while Africans are still denied entry to African countries, where Europeans visiting do not require entry visas. How can the African Continental Free Trade Area thrive on such fractured foundations? A New Cartography, A New Urgency The AU's endorsement of Equal Earth echoes the heartbeat of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want—borderless, whole, and strong. But maps alone will not save us. Words alone will not unite us. Action must. Urgency must. Will must. We can and we must! The borders drawn in 1884 were not drawn for Africans; they were drawn against us. If the Mercator map falls, so too must Berlin's borders. At the Africa Prosperity Network, we are committed to mobilising Africa's private sector—the entrepreneurs, the builders, the wealth creators—to own and drive this historic task. Governments may sign protocols, but only Africa's people (over 1.5 billion of us in Africa and across the globe), powered by business, can finally dismantle these invisible chains and make Africa truly borderless. The Call For over 60 years, our leaders have spoken of African unity. Nkrumah called for it. Nyerere warned of the cost of delay. Generations have dreamed it. The time has come for Africa to reclaim its actual size—on the map and in the world—and to erase the borders that constrain us from becoming the economic power we should be. The Mercator map shrank Africa. The Berlin Conference divided Africa. The Equal Earth projection restores Africa. But only Africans can liberate Africa. Let us not correct the map only. Let us correct history. Let us make Africa borderless—now. The author is the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network, organisers of the annual Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Accra and the Global Africa Forum in New York. 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See - Sada Elbalad
29-07-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
APD 2026 Launched at Historic Malabo Leadership Breakfast Meeting
Yara Sameh The Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 was officially launched at the Malabo Leadership Breakfast Meeting, bringing together over 500 of Africa's most influential political and business leaders on the sidelines of the African Union's 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. The historic gathering, held under the theme 'Financing and Facilitating the Movement of People, Goods and Services Across Africa', marked a pivotal moment in the continent's journey towards economic integration and shared prosperity. High-Level Attendance The launch event was graced by an exceptional assembly of continental leadership, including His Excellency President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of Gabon, His Excellency Mohamed Yunus al-Menfi, Head of State of the State of Libya, and His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, as well as H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The gathering also featured Madam Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Advisory Council Chairperson of the Africa Prosperity Network, alongside ministers of state, heads of regional economic blocs, development finance institutions, and Africa's leading business executives. The meeting, organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and Invest Equatorial Guinea, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, demonstrated the powerful synergy between public and private sector initiatives in driving continental integration. Key Addresses and Vision Opening the breakfast meeting, President Obiang welcomed delegates to Malabo, emphasising the historic significance of the moment. "We are deeply pleased to welcome you to this city where African history is projected with hope towards the future. This morning of leadership is an opportunity to listen, coordinate and advance with a common vision towards the integration of the land of the African continent," he declared. The President articulated three profound convictions driving Equatorial Guinea's commitment to continental integration: "First, we believe in an Africa where integration is not limited to treaties but is reflected in the everyday life of our peoples, where Africans can move without obstacles, enriching the economic, social and cultural fabric of the continent." He strongly endorsed the proposed innovative $1-a-day fund initiative, stating: "We support initiatives such as the $1 a day fund for its innovation and symbolism that shows that Africa can finance its development without mobilising its inhabitants with common objectives and transparent mechanisms." Highlighting Equatorial Guinea's progressive immigration policy, President Obiang noted: "Our country receives all immigrants as long as they have an identity. We receive immigrants from West Africa without any problem... Therefore, we believe that free movement is necessary to end the shame that African immigrants suffer when they leave for other continents." H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson, African Union Commission, expressed his gratitude to the Africa Prosperity Network and Invest Equatorial Guinea for putting together such an important meeting ahead of the 7th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting and highlighted the challenging global environment, noting that protectionist measures have created "the greatest rupture of the international trade order since the end of the Second World War." He outlined the consequences for Africa: "The internet has lowered its economic growth forecast from 4.2% to 3.8% for the year 2025. These measures are likely to cause the volatility of the prices of raw materials, increase the costs of employment and limit access to financing on the international financial market." Referencing the continental vision, he stated: "We had the ambition, Madam Zuma, by deciding that for 2063, Africa must be a developed continent. And for this, we had to create the conditions for an economic growth of 7% every year over 50 years. Unfortunately, we have achieved only 4%. During the period of 2013-2023, we were behind. To compensate for this delay, we will now need a growth rate of 8% per year over the period of 2024-2063." The Chairperson outlined six critical corridors for regional integration, including the East Africa corridor, the West Africa corridor, the Central Africa corridor, the North-South Africa corridor, the Trans-Saharan Africa corridor and the Maritime corridor, a newly proposed plan to connect island states to the continent. H.E. Ali Youssouf also outlined 5 Sectoral Infrastructure Priorities: Transport Infrastructure: "The means of commuting, such as roads, railways and sea routes. These are the relevant pillars of African trade. I emphasise the urgent realisation of the African network of high-speed trains." Energy Infrastructure: "Access to reliable, competitive, sustainable and vital energy to support our industries and trade exchanges," with a comprehensive energy classification including electricity, nuclear, gas, solar, coal, fuel, wind, and geothermal sources. Digital Infrastructure: "Our continent must not remain on the verge of the digital revolution at this age of artificial intelligence." Aviation Infrastructure: Emphasising "the importance of making the unique market of maritime air transport effective" through the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). Financial Infrastructure: Highlighting the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and the need for enhanced capitalisation of development banks. Madam Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma delivered a passionate address on the transformative potential of Africa's demographic dividend, particularly focusing on the continent's youth and women. She highlighted critical statistics: "Africa's future and prosperity can only be built or achieved by the Africans themselves. We are almost 1.4 billion strong, plus the diaspora, which is about 130 million plus. And together, we can build the Africa we want." Using the example of a Ghanaian shea butter producer, she illustrated the market expansion potential: "Let's take a woman in Ghana producing shea butter. If she starts thinking African, and the African continent has been changed, her market changes from 35 million plus to 1.4 billion people." The official launch statement for APD 2026 was delivered on behalf of the Executive Chairman & Founder, Mr Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, by Board Member & Executive Director, Mr Kwaku Sakyi-Addo, with remarkable clarity on the event's transformative objectives. "What has been clear from this morning's rich discussions on trade agreements, protocols, ease of travel and movements of goods and services is that it has affirmed a simple truth: Africa's single market will only succeed if it becomes a market that allows the hundreds of millions of Africans involved in small and medium scale enterprises, our women, and our young people to effectively own and drive it." The statement outlined ambitious targets: "If we achieve this, the ripple effects will be transformative. It can easily lead to 50 million jobs created by 2030, 30 million Africans lifted from poverty, and a single market that is truly inclusive, one that leaves no one behind." Innovative Financing Mechanisms Eric Otoo presented the proposed innovative funding mechanism central to the APD vision, highlighting three key pillars driving optimism: the growing African middle class of 400-500 million people, the diaspora's $100 billion annual remittances, and transformative technology enabling financial inclusion. "Imagine if at least every middle class... if even just 10 per cent contribute at least a dollar a day for a year, we'll be able to mobilise at least $15 billion as Africans. This will be funding coming from Africans that will be utilised by Africans for the development and the growth of infrastructure and media industries across the continent," he explained. The APD 2026 Vision The launching the fourth Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 under the theme 'Empowering SMEs, Women & Youth in Africa's Single Market: Innovate. Collaborate. Trade.', saw high-level participants at the Malabo Leadership Breakfast meeting share in the bold reimagining of continental economic integration, placing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), women, and youth at the centre of Africa's single market vision. The initiative recognises that Africa's youngest population—60% under 35- is not merely beneficiaries of economic policy but active architects of the continent's future. Key statistics underscore the urgency of this focus: women drive over 70% of cross-border trade and contribute to nearly half of Africa's GDP, yet receive less than 2% of available venture capital. SMEs account for 80% of employment and 50% of GDP across African countries, yet most remain locked out of regional value chains. Policy Advocacy and Implementation The meeting track reinforced APN's record of driving tangible policy outcomes, including contributions to the AU's Digital Trade Protocol and the ongoing Nigeria-Ghana pilot programme for cross-border mobile money interoperability. The network's advocacy efforts continue to focus on accelerating SAATM adoption, reducing aviation taxes, eliminating visa restrictions, and mobilising investment in infrastructure. Looking Forward The APD 2026 launch marks a crucial milestone in Africa's journey towards genuine economic integration. By prioritising the empowerment of SMEs, women, and youth, the initiative promises to create a more inclusive and sustainable path to continental prosperity. The next Africa Prosperity Dialogues will convene in February 2026, building on the momentum generated at this historic Malabo breakfast meeting. 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See - Sada Elbalad
18-06-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Leaders' Breakfast in Malabo: Africa discusses its economic integration and regional mobility
Yara Sameh The African continent turns its attention to Equatorial Guinea. On Sunday, July 13, under the patronage of H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the Malabo Leaders' Breakfast will be held, a high-level meeting also organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and Invest Equatorial Guinea, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The event, which precedes the 7th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, will bring together Heads of State, AU Commissioners, leaders of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), global financial leaders, and strategic stakeholders from the continent, with a common goal: to break down the barriers that impede the free movement of people, goods, and services in Africa. A clear agenda: connecting Africa from Africa The main theme of the breakfast will be "Financing and facilitating the movement of people, goods, and services in Africa," seeking to generate real proposals to accelerate continental integration. Under the theme "Financing and Facilitating the Movement of People, Goods, and Services Across Africa," the event will address the challenges that still hinder continental integration, such as insufficient cross-border infrastructure and regulatory restrictions affecting the mobility of people and goods. "Malabo takes us from diagnosis to practice. We will translate commitments into concrete financing and implementation of policies for free movement, starting with the Dollar a Day Fund," said Sidig El Toum, executive director of APN. A simple idea, a continental impact One of the key highlights will be the launch of the Integrated Infrastructure Growth Fund for Africa, an initiative championed by H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025, whose leadership of the AU Commission launched Agenda 2063. The proposal invites the African middle class to contribute as little as $1 a day, with the goal of generating more than $20 billion annually to finance roads, digital networks, airports, bridges, and other strategic projects that connect people and markets. With the participation of just 50 million African citizens, the initiative would accelerate key continental connectivity projects. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business and Africa Prosperity Network sign a strategic partnership
Strategic MoU establishes framework for collaboration, event reciprocity, and new joint initiatives to accelerate Canada-Africa trade and investment ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast/ -- The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business ( and The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the occasion of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening economic ties between Canada and African investments. The MoU was formalized during a high-level reception at the Canadian Embassy last night, with Paula Caldwell St-Onge, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, and Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Chair of the Africa Prosperity Network, as signatories. The MoU was witnessed by H.E. Anderson Blanc, Canada's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, who graciously hosted the Official Canadian Reception during the Africa CEO Forum currently underway. Retired Ambassador St-Onge, who previously served as Director General for Pan African Affairs in the Government of Canada, emphasized the agreement's practical impact: "This MoU includes tangible commitments to reciprocity between our organizations' extensive program offerings and establishes a framework for new collaborative initiatives that will directly support the acceleration of Canada-Africa trade and investment." "I would like to extend special thanks to former Board Chair Sebastian Spio-Garbrah for his leadership in bringing this initiative to fruition," added St-Onge during her remarks at the Opening Reception of the Canada Program during the Africa CEO Forum, where the Canada-Africa Chamber served as an official partner with private sector support. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, co-signatory to the MoU, highlighted the alignment with his organization's mission: "At APN, we believe in strong and practical partnerships that result in bankable projects across the continent. This partnership with the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business creates new pathways for meaningful economic engagement.' 'This MoU is more than a formal agreement — it is a bridge between ideas, people, and shared ambitions,' said His Excellency Anderson Blanc, the Ambassador of Canada to Côte d'Ivoire. 'Canada is committed to fostering partnerships that harness innovation and create meaningful connections between African and Canadian businesses. We believe in the potential of dialogue, collaboration, and forward-looking engagement to deliver tangible benefits to our respective populations.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business. Media Contact: Haba-Maria Konaré Office of the President Email: haba-maria@ For general inquiries: press@ APN Communication Directorate: Joel Krampa Communication Lead Email: For general inquiries: info@ About The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business: Founded in 1994, the Chamber is based in Toronto with members located throughout Canada and African markets. The Chamber is an independent, not-for-profit organization with strong working links with both Canadian and African businesses and governments. 'Our membership rates are provided thanks to the generous support of several existing private sector members who sponsor the Chamber,' says Chamber President Garreth Bloor. 'We thank our generous supporters for ensuring we can deliver our mission - as a proudly independent Not-for-Profit organization, dedicated to accelerating trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events across Canada and the African continent.' For more information visit: About The Africa Prosperity Network: The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) is a private non-profit organisation founded to advance the vision of "Africa We Want," as outlined in the African Union's Agenda 2063. It strives to promote Africa's progress, independent of external aid. Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD). The Africa Prosperity Dialogues series offers a strategic platform where movers and shakers across Africa elevate the continent's economic integration objectives from ambition to real action. Set in Accra, the APD is a one-of-a-kind event where African leaders from diverse areas of national endeavour gather each year to expedite, among other things, the implementation of the agreed initiatives within the AfCFTA trade bloc and shape the Africa Agenda for Action. For more information visit: SOURCE The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business and Africa Prosperity Network sign a Strategic Partnership on the eve of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business ( and The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the occasion of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening economic ties between Canada and African investments. The MoU was formalized during a high-level reception at the Canadian Embassy last night, with Paula Caldwell St-Onge, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, and Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Chair of the Africa Prosperity Network, as signatories. The MoU was witnessed by H.E. Anderson Blanc, Canada's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, who graciously hosted the Official Canadian Reception during the Africa CEO Forum currently underway. Retired Ambassador St-Onge, who previously served as Director General for Pan African Affairs in the Government of Canada, emphasized the agreement's practical impact: "This MoU includes tangible commitments to reciprocity between our organizations' extensive program offerings and establishes a framework for new collaborative initiatives that will directly support the acceleration of Canada-Africa trade and investment." "I would like to extend special thanks to former Board Chair Sebastian Spio-Garbrah for his leadership in bringing this initiative to fruition," added St-Onge during her remarks at the Opening Reception of the Canada Program during the Africa CEO Forum, where the Canada-Africa Chamber served as an official partner with private sector support. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, co-signatory to the MoU, highlighted the alignment with his organization's mission: "At APN, we believe in strong and practical partnerships that result in bankable projects across the continent. This partnership with the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business creates new pathways for meaningful economic engagement.' 'This MoU is more than a formal agreement — it is a bridge between ideas, people, and shared ambitions,' said His Excellency Anderson Blanc, the Ambassador of Canada to Côte d'Ivoire. 'Canada is committed to fostering partnerships that harness innovation and create meaningful connections between African and Canadian businesses. We believe in the potential of dialogue, collaboration, and forward-looking engagement to deliver tangible benefits to our respective populations.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business. Media Contact: Haba-Maria Konaré Office of the President Tel: +1.437.780.8340 Email: haba-maria@ For general inquiries: press@ APN Communication Directorate: Joel Krampa Communication Lead Tel: +233201369105 Email: For general inquiries: info@ About The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business: Founded in 1994, the Chamber is based in Toronto with members located throughout Canada and African markets. The Chamber is an independent, not-for-profit organization with strong working links with both Canadian and African businesses and governments. 'Our membership rates are provided thanks to the generous support of several existing private sector members who sponsor the Chamber,' says Chamber President Garreth Bloor. 'We thank our generous supporters for ensuring we can deliver our mission - as a proudly independent Not-for-Profit organization, dedicated to accelerating trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events across Canada and the African continent.' For more information visit: About The Africa Prosperity Network: The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) is a private non-profit organisation founded to advance the vision of "Africa We Want," as outlined in the African Union's Agenda 2063. It strives to promote Africa's progress, independent of external aid. Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD). The Africa Prosperity Dialogues series offers a strategic platform where movers and shakers across Africa elevate the continent's economic integration objectives from ambition to real action. Set in Accra, the APD is a one-of-a-kind event where African leaders from diverse areas of national endeavour gather each year to expedite, among other things, the implementation of the agreed initiatives within the AfCFTA trade bloc and shape the Africa Agenda for Action. For more information visit:
