26/10/2025
Young Africans Must Rise With Purpose
On 25/10/2025 at the AYLF Summit, Prof. PLO Lumumba reminded us of a hard truth:
Africa’s future will not be built by those who run from it. But by those who choose to stay, sacrifice, and take responsibility.
We cannot continue asking, “How many from my tribe are in the cabinet?”
We must break free from the ghosts of ethnicity and the comfort of lamentation.
If the politics of a nation fail, society fails — and ignoring politics does not exempt us from its consequences.
Africa is not short of talent. We are short of confidence, coordination, and conviction.
So here is the challenge to every young African:
a. Don’t say you are too young — history proves otherwise.
b. Organize, don’t just agonize
c. Build solutions in your village, your university, your county
d. Use education for transformation, not just certification
e. Stand against any form of tribalism
This is our generation’s assignment.
Not tomorrow — now.
Let us rise. Let us speak the language of progress.
Let us rebuild the continent that believes in the brilliance of its own young people.
