Africa Week 2025: Day 3

The video is a recording of Day 3 of the Africa Week 2025 conference hosted by Future Africa at the University of Pretoria. The day begins with an opening by the Programme Director, who highlights the theme ‘Global Security and Global Africa’ and emphasizes the need for Africa to control its own odds. The first panel discussion focuses on socio-political security, featuring speakers Prof David Mickler, Prof Wisdom Tettey, and respondent Ms Kolosa Ntombini. They discuss the historical and contemporary causes of instability in Africa, including colonial legacies, global interventions, and internal governance issues. The second panel addresses food security, with speakers Prof Patrick Caron, Prof Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, and respondent Dr Selorm Yaotse Dorvlo, exploring challenges and strategies for ensuring food sovereignty. The third session is a high-level plenary titled ‘What will it take?’ with panelists Prof Loretta Feris, Dr Phil Mjwara, Prof Steven Friedman, and Prof Baniyelme David Zoogah, discussing necessary actions for achieving security and development. The final plenary, ‘What about Africa?’, features Dr Thokozile Lewanika and Prof Adam Habib, reflecting on the continent’s future. The day concludes with a vote of thanks and closing remarks by Prof Wanda Markotter. Throughout, the discussions emphasize African agency, the role of the diaspora, and the need for inclusive governance and social cohesion.