Historian Achille Mbembe: Africa’s ‘rule of gerontocracy’ is coming to an end
Summary
Historian Achille Mbembe says Africa’s long rule by older leaders is ending, mainly in people’s attitudes. He explains that Africa is going through big changes with young people, women, and others pushing for new forms of democracy and stronger, more confident societies.Key Facts
- Achille Mbembe spoke at the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University.
- He is a well-known historian and political thinker focused on Africa’s postcolonial future.
- Mbembe says the “rule of gerontocracy” (leadership by old people) is ending in how people think.
- Africa is experiencing complex changes: struggles and efforts to create new democracies happen at the same time.
- Young people, women, intellectuals, and civil society groups are playing bigger roles in shaping Africa’s future.
- Mbembe believes Africa’s future should build on its existing strengths, not on what it lacks.
- He warns that Africa’s new independence could either become a fight over resources or lead to more open societies.
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