Brussels 25.03.2025 Today the Africa Political Outlook Summit  offers a wide range of views on the possible avenues of reshaping, and modernizing governance, geopolitics, and economic opportunities in a rapidly evolving Africa. “New South, Old World” stands for the rise of evolving nations, particularly in Africa, reflecting upon their roles within global power structures and advocating for a fairer and more inclusive international order.

Once labeled as the “Third World,” indicating their place as a battlefield between superpowers for dominance, nowadays these nations are challenging traditional powers by manifesting a remarkable progress in governance, technology, and democracy. The image of the New South, reflected in new influential blocs like the BRICS, indicates a shift towards more balanced global governance and representative multilateralism. Africa, abundant in resources, youthful demographics, and strategic positioning, stands at the heart of this transformation, amplifying the collective strength of the New South in driving global reforms and equitable systems.

The theme “New South, Old World” suggests a crucial realization: while Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, traditional governance models are struggling to meet the aspirations of its populations. Discussions will focus on crucial topics such as:

– Political institutional reform: how can we build more democratic, transparent, and crisis-resilient states?
– Economic development and regional integration: which models should be favored to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth?
– The role of new technologies: how can digital technology improve governance and strengthen citizen participation?
– Africa’s place in the new world order: in the face of geopolitical changes, how can the continent exert greater influence on the international stage?

The event brings together heads of state, ministers, diplomats, governance experts, economists, and civil society representatives. The goal is to go beyond a discussion of problems, but to develop operational recommendations that could inspire public policies across the continent.

This summit represents a unique opportunity for African governments, institutions, and entrepreneurs to make their voices heard and develop strategies tailored to local realities.

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The Africa Political Outlook 2025 is a pivotal moment for rethinking African governance in a rapidly changing world. As the continent faces major economic, social, and political challenges, this Summit is welcoming the nascecy of a new era of governance more responding to the citizens’ expectations and the challenges of the 21st century.