The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) is set to host a high-level webinar to reflect on Africa’s progress toward economic integration as Ghana commemorates its 69th Independence Anniversary.
The virtual discussion, scheduled for March 6, 2026, is titled “Ghana @ 69: From Africa’s Independence to Integration” and will focus on the continent’s progress toward achieving key economic union goals outlined under the Abuja Treaty.
The event draws inspiration from the historic declaration by Kwame Nkrumah on March 6, 1957, when he proclaimed Ghana’s independence and stressed that the country’s freedom would only be meaningful if it contributed to the total liberation and unity of Africa.
According to the organisers, the webinar will examine Africa’s readiness to meet major integration milestones by 2028, including the establishment of a customs union, a common market, and the free movement of people and goods across the continent.
The conversation will bring together prominent African voices from politics, policy, and the creative industry. Speakers expected to participate include former African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, APN founder Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, and pan-African advocate Samia Nkrumah.
Also joining the discussion are politician and journalist Ras Mubarak, media executive Ayanda Ngwane, and Ghanaian musicians Sarkodie and Stonebwoy.
Organisers say the presence of artists alongside policymakers reflects the idea that African integration is not only a political or economic project but also a cultural one.
The webinar will further assess progress under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA), which aims to boost intra-African trade and strengthen economic cooperation across the continent.
APN noted that despite the ambitious framework set by the treaty, challenges such as trade barriers and slow ratification of the Free Movement Protocol continue to hinder progress.
Participants are expected to discuss practical solutions and contribute to the development of a “2028 Delivery Scorecard,” which will track Africa’s progress toward achieving key integration targets within the next two years.
The event will also promote the Make Africa Borderless Now campaign, a continental movement advocating the free movement of people, goods, and capital across Africa.
Organisers say the initiative seeks to mobilise citizens to demand greater accountability from governments and institutions in implementing Africa’s integration commitments.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
