Africa must lead its own development – UK MP

A key theme of the conference is the need for Africa to reclaim agency over its political, economic and development future while advancing the continent’s reparatory justice agenda.

Dr Spio-Garbrah also stressed the need for Africa to build its own development architecture through stronger institutions, innovative financing mechanisms and development models rooted in African priorities and realities.

The conference is expected to examine strategies for advancing African agency, strengthening locally led development, deepening diaspora engagement and promoting reparatory justice across the continent and beyond.