Ismail Abdulazeez Reporting
The World Public Assembly is set to host a high-profile panel session titled “Africa in the Modern World” as part of its business program, “A New Era of Cooperation and Partnership.”
The dialogue will spotlight Africa’s strategic role in shaping a multipolar world order and the growing importance of public diplomacy in advancing humanitarian and economic development across the continent.
At the heart of the discussion is the principle of “African Problems-an African Solution”, emphasizing Africa’s sovereign right to define its future while strengthening international partnerships. The session will explore opportunities in high technology, science, education, medicine, IT, and humanitarian cooperation, with recommendations to be included in the Assembly’s final communiqué.
Moderated by Igor Shpynov (Russia), an expert in international humanitarian cooperation, and Serge Phocas (Benin), a long-standing advocate of African unity, the session will gather government officials, diplomats, cultural leaders, and representatives of international organizations.
Among the key panelists are:
Konstantin Volkov, Head of the Organizational and Analytical Department of Rossotrudnichestvo (Russia)
Tatyana Dovgalenko, Director of the Department of Partnership with Africa, Russian MFA (Russia)
Lowe Rohey Malick, first female Mayor of Banjul (Gambia)
Nathalie-Aziza Munana, Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action and National Solidarity (DR Congo)
Temitope Enitan Ogunwusi, Wife of the King of the Yoruba People (Nigeria) and Deputy Head of the Educational Initiative for Africa
Dominique Saatenang, Founding President of the African Martial Arts Festival (Cameroon), Kung Fu world champion and BRICS 2024 Games Ambassador
Sekgoma Boemo, Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (Nigeria)
Tulikunkiko François-Xavier, Chairman of the Union of the African Diaspora “Inganzo Gakondo” (Rwanda)
Highlighting the importance of youth empowerment, Dominique Saatenang stated:
“I tried to promote sports education for young people as the most important tool for educating new generations. I welcome the initiatives of the World Peoples Assembly aimed at supporting and strengthening youth in Africa. This panel session will be another step towards developing mutual understanding, partnership, and a stable future for the continent.”
The World Public Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Africa, both bilaterally with states and through partnerships with the African Union and regional blocs. The outcome of the panel is expected to produce concrete recommendations for deepening trust, expanding humanitarian networks, and fostering sustainable economic growth across Africa.