Leadership Role in Africa and the Liberation Movement (A Review of Politics of Development and the Quest for Emancipation)
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2025-10
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International Journal of Advanced Research in Global Politics, Governance and Management
Abstract
The challenges facing contemporary African states, particularly regarding leadership roles in advancing civil and human rights, remain pressing.
The paradox of underdevelopment continues to hinder the quest for full
sovereignty, despite the continent's historical struggles for political
emancipation. This study seeks to examine: (i) the role of leadership in Africa's
liberation movements, (ii) leadership and the politics of development, (iii)
leadership and Africa's transformation agenda, and (iv) lessons from past
leadership for future governance and policymaking. Employing a qualitative
research design, the paper envisions Africa as a continent capable of pursuing
shared goals, guided by common rules and values, while exploring new
opportunities for growth. It underscores the need for systematic political,
economic, and social transformation as the pathway to true emancipation and
argues that sustainable progress depends on responsible and visionary
leadership at all levels.