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President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the destiny of the world is increasingly tied to Africa, urging the global community to acknowledge the continent’s central role in shaping humanity’s future.
Delivering his address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, Mahama drew on demographic projections that highlight Africa’s rising influence.
“According to this organisation’s own projections, by 2050 more than 25% of the world’s population will come from Africa. One in three young people, aged 15 to 24, will be African,” he said.
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Mahama stressed that Africa’s expanding population—especially its youth—represents far more than numbers, describing it as a powerful force for innovation, growth, and transformation.
“So, you see, the future is African,” he declared. “Allow me to say this once again, a little louder for the people in the back—the future is African!”
The Ghanaian leader went on to highlight Africa’s present-day contributions, noting its role in economic reform, ecological stability, and driving systemic change worldwide.
Still, Mahama acknowledged that such assertions may unsettle some audiences.
“If this reality—which is fact-based and straightforward—seems provocative or unsettling, perhaps it’s because you’re viewing it through the lens of centuries of racism, colonialism, imperialism, and the resulting implicit bias,” he said.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem