A group of activists gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, to call for the establishment of a United States of Africa, denouncing the existing colonial borders that currently divide the continent. Organized by Africans Rising, the event featured a powerful statement urging for the removal of these borders to foster unity and development across Africa.
“Gathered here in the land of Kenneth Kaunda for the Borderless Africa Convening, we the peoples of Africa, under the umbrella of our Pan-African movement, Africans Rising, denounce the colonial borders both mental and physical and all relics of colonial exploitation, which continue to cause division and rancor among African peoples,” the group declared.
They emphasized their collective identity, rejecting the imposed divisions that have historically hampered trade, cultural harmony, and overall prosperity. The activists called for a future where Africans are not separated by nationality but united under one passport and currency, with the freedom to move across the continent.
“We desire to live in an Africa where we are not Zambians, Kenyans, Nigerians, or Sudanese but just Africans with one passport, one currency, and freedom to move within our continent,” they stated. The vision for a United States of Africa, they argued, is not only a path to mutual prosperity but also backed by scientific studies.
The group acknowledged the Zambian government’s support and urged it to ratify the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons and eliminate visa requirements for all Africans. They called on other African governments to follow suit, promoting intra-African travel and trade.
Africans Rising committed to continuing their advocacy for this shared dream, aiming to build economic, social, and geopolitical power. They vowed to collaborate with movements, civil society, governments, political parties, and the private sector to realize a free, just, united, and prosperous Africa.
