Imagine the African Future

By: Glevey, Elli

How will Africa navigate the twenty-first century? Will it remain constrained by the legacies of colonialism, Cold War politics and structural inequality-or can it shape a bold and prosperous future of its own making?

In Imagine the African Future, Elli Glevey offers a sweeping yet incisive analysis of Africa's post-independence trajectory. From Ghana, Nigeria and Congo to Ethiopia, Egypt and the wider Diaspora, this thought-provoking work explores leadership, corruption, development, foreign influence and the enduring quest for unity.

Glevey challenges Africans to hold leaders accountable, strengthen institutions and build sustainable systems grounded in dignity and self-determination. At the same time, he calls for more ethical global partnerships based on fairness and mutual respect.

Written with clarity and conviction, this book is essential reading for students of African studies, policymakers, and anyone concerned with Africa's role in shaping the future of our world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 191552704X
• ISBN13: 9781915527042
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Books of Africa
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.8"