"Make Africa a place of investment, prosperity \u2013 Prez Akufo-Addo urges continent\u2019s leaders, partners"

" Make Africa a place of investment, prosperity \u2013 Prez Akufo-Addo urges continent\u2019s leaders, partners \r\n\r\nPresident Akufo-Addo, has called on African leaders and the continent\u2019s development partner, the\u00a0United States\u00a0of America, to as a matter of necessity, take steps to turn Africa into a place of investment, progress, and prosperity in order to stop the youth of the continent from fleeing it in search of a better life in other part of the world.\r\n\r\nAddressing attendees of the \u201cAfrica and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum\u201d as part of the 2022\u00a0US-Africa Summit\u00a0at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC, on the theme;\u00a0 \u201cAmplifying Voices: Building Partnerships that Last\u201d,\u00a0 President Akufo-Addo, said it is time for Africa to stop begging and to rather take a conscious decision to spend Africa\u2019s money within the continent in order to secure her development.\r\n\r\n \u201cWe must help make Africa a place for investment, progress and prosperity and not from where our youth flee in the hope of accessing the mirage of a better life in Europe, Asia or the Americas. \r\n <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-139390\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-4.jpeg?resize=650%2C421&ssl=1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-4.jpeg?resize=650%2C421&ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-4.jpeg?resize=1024%2C663&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-4.jpeg?resize=768%2C497&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-4.jpeg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"421\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> President Akufo-Addo, addressing his audience at the Africa and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum \r\n \u201cThat is what the beyond the return seeks to do so we can derive maximum dividends from our relations with the diaspora in mutually beneficial co-operation and as partners for shared growth and development\u201d President Akufo-Addo said in his remarks at the closing session of the \u201cAfrica and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum\u201d. \r\n\r\n No more excuses \r\n\r\nIn emphasizing his passionate plea to his colleague African leaders and to US officials, President Akufo-Addo said \u201cthe second half of the 20 th \u00a0century witnessed a great blow for human progress and freedom when the Africa peoples in the wake of Ghana\u2019s shining example, liberated themselves from the colonial and imperialist yoke and the racist ideology of apartheid and emerged as free independent peoples to construct new nations of hope and advancement\u201d. \r\n\r\n\u201cThe first half of the 21 st \u00a0century\u201d President Akufo-Addo said should as of right, \u201cconsolidate this development and see the growth of modern, prosperous, technologically advance nations within the united Africa which will make a reality of the dream of the 21 st \u00a0century as the Africa century and bring dignity and respect to black people all over the world\u201d.\r\n <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-139391\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-3.jpeg?resize=650%2C413&ssl=1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-3.jpeg?resize=650%2C413&ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-3.jpeg?resize=1024%2C651&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-3.jpeg?resize=768%2C489&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-3.jpeg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"413\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> A cross-section of attendees of the Africa and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum\u201d as part of the 2022 US-Africa Summit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC \r\n\u201cWe have done enough talking, and there I say we have had enough conference and workshops. We know what we need to do. Its time just to do it.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe have run out of excuses for the state of our continent. We have the man power, we should have the political will, it is time to make Africa work\u201d Akufo-Ado pointed out.\r\n\r\nAccording to the President, Africans \u201chave good reason to be proud of who we are and of the beautiful continent which is ours with the vibrant cultures\u201d.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe geographic space covered by Africa\u201d, Akufo-Addo noted; \u201cmakes it [Africa], the second largest of the 7 continents and has 30% of the worlds remaining minerals of value, it has some of the most breathtaking scenes on our planet\u201d.\r\n <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-139393\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-1.jpeg?resize=650%2C433&ssl=1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-1.jpeg?resize=650%2C433&ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07-1.jpeg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> President Akufo-Addo with US Vice President Kamala Harris Africa at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC \r\n Keep at it, stop begging \r\n\r\nAfrica, President Akufo-Addo posited; \u201chas plants and animals that are the wonders of the world and critical for the survival of the globe. I hear a lot about the need to change our narrative and tell our own good story. As the saying goes, nothing succeeds as success\u201d.\r\n\r\n\u201cIf we work at it, if we stop being beggars, and spend Africa\u2019s monies inside the continent, Africa will not need to ask for respect from anyone. We will get the respect we deserve\u201d President said.\r\n\r\n\u201c30 years ago, 20 years ago, China was nowhere near where it is today. China does not ask anyone for respect now because she does not need it. let us make our continent the prosperous and joyful place it should be and the respect will follow\u201d he added.\r\n\r\n Working with Africa \r\n\r\nVice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, speaking alongside the Ghanaian leader, registered her appreciation to President Akufo-Addo, for his strong advocacy aimed at strengthening the relations that exist between the US, Ghana and the rest of Africa.\r\n <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-139397\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.06-1.jpeg?resize=650%2C433&ssl=1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.06-1.jpeg?resize=650%2C433&ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.06-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.06-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.06-1.jpeg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> US Vice President Kamala Harris, addressing the Africa and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum\u201d as part of the 2022 US-Africa Summit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC \r\nShe noted that Africa\u2019s young leaders are a huge asset to the continent and the United States stands ready to support all young talents and enterprises to grow in their chosen fields of endeavor.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe Biden, Harris administration intend to be right there along side you, these young leaders, knowing it is the spark and determination of young people that will drive and move us forward\u201d the US Vice President Kamala Harris said.\r\n\r\n\u201cIn the coming days as well as the months and years ahead, our administration will invest out time and energy to fortify partnerships across the continent, partnerships that importantly, are grounded on condor, openness, inclusiveness, shared interests and mutual benefits and over all, our administration will be guided not by what we can do for Africa but we can do with Africa\u201d Kamala Harris added.\r\n\r\n The US \u2013 Africa Summit \r\n\r\nPresident of the United States, Joe Biden is hosting some 49 leaders from across the African continent in Washington, DC from 13 -15 December 2022, for the U.S.-Africa Leaders\u2019 Summit.\r\n\r\nThe Summit seeks to demonstrate the United States\u2019 enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the\u00a0 importance of US \u2013 Africa relations \u00a0and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.\r\n\r\nAfrica, the United States President is quoted to have said \u201cwill shape the future \u2014 not just the future of the African people, but of the world. Africa will make the difference in tackling the most urgent challenges and seizing the opportunities we all face\u201d.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139394\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07.jpeg?resize=650%2C416&ssl=1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07.jpeg?resize=650%2C416&ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07.jpeg?resize=1024%2C655&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07.jpeg?resize=768%2C491&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asaaseradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-01.45.07.jpeg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"416\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe U.S.-Africa Leaders\u2019 Summit seeks to build on US shared values to better; Foster new economic engagement, advance peace, security, and good governance, reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society, work collaboratively to strengthen regional and global health security. promote food security, respond to the climate crisis, amplify diaspora ties and promote education and youth leadership."

"Make Africa a place of investment, prosperity \u2013 Prez Akufo-Addo urges continent\u2019s leaders, partners"

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