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Pan-African Council, New York, NY (2026)

03/03/2026

🏀 Post All-Star Weekend Stakeholder Roundtable - Advancing the US–Africa Youth Talent Combine and Sports Careers Summit

Charlotte set as flagship city for dual-track sports and careers initiative.

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA – February 25, 2026 – The SEED Project, together with implementation partners the Pan African Council, Champs for Change, and the Global Africa Business Accelerator (GABA) Center, has taken a major step toward launching the U.S.–Africa Youth Talent Combine and Sports Careers Summit following a high-level Stakeholder Roundtable held during NBA All-Star Week in Los Angeles.

Convened by SEED Project and supported by SEED founder Amadou Gallo Fall , the roundtable brought together HBCU leaders, African and Caribbean diaspora representatives, city officials, impact investors, sports executives, and youth development organizations. The group aligned around the shared goal of using sport as a platform for education, careers, and economic mobility on both sides of the Atlantic.

Dual-track model: on-court and across the ecosystem
The U.S.–Africa Youth Talent Combine and Sports Careers Summit builds on a historical combine model while adding a second, equally weighted track focused on careers:
A high-performance basketball combine for athletes, featuring standardized testing, positional skill work, and 5‑on‑5 evaluations.

A parallel Sports Careers Summit for non‑athlete and multi‑interest youth, offering personality-based career assessments, hands-on labs, shadowing experiences, and mentoring across media, analytics, operations, coaching, entrepreneurship, technology, esports, and sports diplomacy.
“This is about who gets to build the future of sport,” said Fabien Anthony, Chairman of the Pan African Council. “We are designing a platform where young people can move from fan to professional on the floor, in the boardroom, and across the global economy.”

Read more at www.panafricancouncil.org 🔗

02/27/2026

🎉 PAC joins the Advisory Committee for the 30th Anniversary of the Petronio Álvarez Festival (2026) in Cali, Colombia

Strategic Milestone for Afro-Colombian Heritage

CALI, COLOMBIA – February 26, 2026 – We are proud to announce that the Pan-African Council, has been formally invited by the City of Cali in Colombia to join the Advisory Committee for the 30th Anniversary of the Petronio Álvarez Pacific Music Festival.

This invitation, extended by the City’s Secretariat of Culture, marks a significant step in strengthening the bridge between the Colombian Pacific and the global African diaspora.

The year 2026 represents a historic milestone. For three decades, “El Petronio” has served as the beating heart of Afro-Colombian identity, honoring ancestral memory and cultural power.

Our participation in this committee aims to:

- Scale the Legacy: Project the 30th edition as a world-class celebration of Pan-African heritage.
- Strategic Vision: Collaboration with leaders to integrate international perspectives.
- Cultural Diplomacy: Solidify Cali’s position as a central hub for the global African diaspora community.

Stay tuned as we prepare for our first session on March 12, 2026, to begin mapping out this historic commemoration.

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02/19/2026

Dalhousie University’s Black and African Diaspora Studies (BAFD) Program, in partnership with the Pan-African Council, is set to host its Black History Month Annual Liberation Dialogues Webinar on February 25, 2026, from 6pm AST/5pm EST. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Dr. Barbra Reynolds - member and former Chair of the UN Working Group on People of African Descent (WGEPAD).

Dr. Reynolds lecture will focus on the role of Black Studies in an era defined by overlapping global catastrophes—racial capitalism, ecological collapse, militarism, resurgent fascism, and the ongoing afterlives of colonialism and slavery. Drawing on historical and contemporary struggles across the African diaspora, Black Studies in a Time of Global Crises: Envisioning Emancipatory Futures for Global Africa explores how Black Studies provides the analytical tools to name systems of domination, expose their interconnections, and challenge the inevitability of crisis. At the same time, it centres Black intellectual, cultural, and grassroots traditions that imagine and practice freedom beyond the limits of the present.

Registration link
https://lnkd.in/eQd3DSkb

12/18/2025

Queuing The Century of Prosperity 🌍 🚀

LOME, TOGO – December 15, 2025 – The Pan-African Council is honored to have contributed to the 9th Pan-African Congress hosted by the Republic of Togo and the African Union, 125 years after the inaugural summons in London. To witness the closing of one historical epoch and the violent birth of another during this timely and momentous occasion, represents a fundamental turning point in the dialogue of human development. The world is witnessing the dissolution of old hegemonies and the emergence of a new economic paradigm, where Africa’s role on the global stage is finally being defined not by its capacity to endure history, but by its undeniable power to shape it.

During the Congress, Council Chairman Fabien Anthony offered a 4-pillar, Pragmatic Pan-African Action Plan for a Multipolar World in his plenary discourse to nudge Global Africa in the right direction, this included:

1. Defining African rejuvenation from struggle to sovereignty.
2. Navigating the complexities of a dynamic multipolar landscape.
3. Freeing the youth through massively scaling strategic capital.
4. Accountability via a public, transparent and long-term Pan-African scorecard that features robust metrics.

PAC also joined the 4th Commission Working Group, titled ‘Reinventing African Citizenship,’ to contribute strategic recommendations. This collaborative effort culminated in the inclusion of the group’s findings in the FINAL DECLARATION OF THE NINTH PAN-AFRICAN CONGRESS IN LOMÉ available on our website.

Simultaneously, it was a distinct privilege to accompany the Colombian delegation, led by Vice President H.E. Francia Márquez and Vice Minister Mr. Mauricio Jaramillo Jassir, to the 9th Congress. To trace the arc from our Council’s initial advisory role during the Vice President’s first official visit to the continent in 2023, to now witnessing the culmination of her mandate with the establishment of relations with the Republic of Togo, is remarkable. It speaks directly to the maturity and laser-focused ex*****on of Colombia’s Africa Strategy 2022-2026, marking a sophisticated evolution in South-South Cooperation.

12/17/2025

African Impact & Global Collaboration at the Singapore Business & Philanthropy Forum 🚀

SINGAPORE – November 2025 — Building on the previous year‘s Forum, last month the Pan-African Council (PAC) recently took center stage at the Alliance for Good (AFG) 2025 Business and Philanthropy Forum, serving as a vital bridge between African delegates and their counterparts across Asia. Through strategic hosting and the moderation of high-level dialogues, the Council helped illuminate the immense potential of global co-creation and purpose-driven investment.

The forum served as a powerful testament to the energy unleashed when cultural icons, business leaders, and philanthropic change-makers unite to solve systemic challenges.

Sports for Good: A Champion’s Vision
The event was energized by a keynote address from UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. Representing Cameroon, Ngannou shared a moving vision for “Sports for Good,” emphasizing how athletic platforms can be leveraged for positive social change and the empowerment of Africa’s youth.

Strategic Panel Highlights
The Council moderated two pivotal discussions focusing on the intersection of capital, climate, and global trade:

1. Wealth and Capital for Good: This session, titled Fostering Climate-Centric Collaboration: Investors Collaborating for Systemic Change, featured:
- Carman Chan (Founder of Clicks Ventures, Hong Kong)
- Susli Lie (Partner of Monk’s Hill Ventures, Indonesia)

The dialogue focused on how pooled investment power can drive the systemic shifts required to combat climate change.

2. Globalization in the New Era: Centered on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and global investment, this panel brought together a diverse group of experts, including:

- Ade Soekadis, Executive Director of Mercy Corps Indonesia
- Florence Yula, Investment Regional Director at Coerman Family Office (Kenya)
- Adaku Ijara, Founder & CEO of CRL Wealth (Nigeria)
- Bella Ikeme, CEO of Caizen and Founder of ASPIRE Luxury Magazine (Nigeria)

More to come in 2026

12/06/2025

Eight times since 1900, the voices of Africa and its diaspora have resonated throughout the Pan-African Congresses. From 8 to 12 December 2025, Lomé is preparing to vibrate with the powerful energy of the 9th Pan-African Congress meeting, carrying the theme of “Renewal of Pan-Africanism and Africa’s role of in the reform of multilateral institutions: mobilizing resources and reinventing itself to act”.

The Pan-African Council looks forward to participating in this historic moment to reinvent the future of Africa.

09/16/2025

PAC Caribbean Representative, Dr. Chevy Eugene will be featured on today’s “The Progressive Minds Show” podcast edition for a Pan African generative dialogue, taking the conversation from the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City to Nairobi. The Education for Africa Dialogic Summit, virtual summit will be hosted next month and brought to Nairobi in-person in 2026 🚀

09/15/2025

Fluminense Federal Institute, Pan-African Council, and Consulate General of Angola Sign Academic Cooperation Agreement 🇧🇷🇦🇴

CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES, RJ – September 13, 2025 – The Fluminense Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology (IFFluminense), in partnership with the Pan-African Council (PAC), has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding to foster collaboration in teaching, research, and extension activities. The agreement was co-signed by the Consul General of Angola in Rio de Janeiro and the Brazil-Angola Chamber of Commerce, with negotiations facilitated by the Pan-African Council, a strategic partner of the consulate.
The memorandum establishes a framework for mutual cooperation in teaching, research, extension, development, and cultural promotion, with a duration of five years.

Key areas of collaboration include:
- Exchange programs for professors, administrative staff, and students.
Technical and scientific development initiatives for faculty and students.
- Joint implementation of teaching, research, and extension projects.
- Promotion of intercultural exchange activities among participants.
- Organization and participation in technical, scientific, and academic events.
- Sharing of academic materials and information.
- Development of short-term academic programs.
- Establishment of research networks and promotion of academic publications.

This partnership will operate under a model of mutual collaboration, with activities coordinated by IFFluminense’s International Cooperation Office and the Pan-African Council’s Office in South Africa. The agreement was signed by Victor Barbosa Saraiva, Rector of IFFluminense, and Rogério Soares de Siqueira, Ambassador of the Pan-African Council to Brazil.

This collaboration is poised to strengthen global and intercultural perspectives in education, science, and technology, fostering significant outcomes for all parties involved.

09/06/2025

From New York to Nairobi: A Global Call to Action for Pan-African Dialogue

We are honoured and excited to invite you to join us at an interactive UNGA80 Virtual Side Event — “From NewYork to Nairobi: A Global Call to Action for Pan African Dialogue”

This conversation brings together voices from Africa and her Diaspora to share ideas and best practices from education to sustainable workforce solutions and beyond. Through generativedialogue, we will explore how stronger connections with each other can help:

* Build meaningful Africa–Diaspora partnerships, especially in research, education and industry

* Continue to strengthen HBCU collaboration within and across continents

* Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in our rapidly evolving global society

* Shape education systems for sustainable futures, including youth leadership in this process

Our conversation will provide space to share perspectives, exchange experiences, and co-create ideas for how Pan-African collaboration can transform education and open new opportunities for young people and communities across the globe. Engaging in the Africa Voices Dialogue (AVD) practice of generative dialogue during this Side Event builds momentum toward ongoing AVD virtual sessions and our major in-person conference in Nairobi, Kenya (EADiS Africa 2026 www.eadis.africa).

We hope to have you join us!

🗓️: Thursday 18 Sept 2025
⏰: 10-12pm EST / 2-4pm WAT / 3 - 5pm Moroccan time / 4-6pm CAT / 5-7pm EAT

RSVP here to join the discussion on 18 Sept: www.bit.ly/UNGA80th

This event is presented in partnership with EADiS Africa (Education for Africa Dialogic Summit), Africa Voices Dialogue, Pan-African Council, Global Impact Industries, The of HBCU Development & International Cooperation (OHBCUD), RHC Workforce Solutions, Birthright AFRICA, YouthxYouth and Industry Immersion Africa (iiAfrica).

08/05/2025

Dr. Gale T.C. Rigobert Appointed Board Advisor for Caribbean Affairs 👏 🚀

– [August 5, 2025]

The Council is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Gale T.C. Rigobert as our new Board Advisor for Caribbean Affairs. A distinguished academic, policy strategist, and former Minister of Government, Dr. Rigobert brings a wealth of expertise and visionary leadership to strengthen Caribbean-Africa partnerships rooted in mutual respect, solidarity, and South-South cooperation.

Dr. Rigobert’s illustrious career spans international diplomacy, sustainable development, education transformation, and digital innovation. As Saint Lucia’s Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations, and Sustainable Development from 2016 to 2021, she championed transformative policies prioritizing climate resilience, gender equity, and education reform. A trailblazer, she made history as the first woman and one of the youngest to serve as Leader of the Opposition in Saint Lucia’s Parliament (2011–2021). Her powerful advocacy for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has amplified the Global South’s voice on critical issues like sustainability and inclusive global frameworks.

With an academic foundation from the University of the West Indies and the University of Cambridge, where she was a Chevening and Sir Patrick Sheehy Scholar, Dr. Rigobert has taught and mentored future leaders in international relations, global political economy, and diplomacy. Her academic contributions include a visiting fellowship at the University of Sussex, teaching at Anton de Kom University in Suriname, and serving as a Visiting Fellow at the University of York’s Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (2022–2023). Most recently, as Dean of Academics at the University of St. Martin (2023–2025), she spearheaded curriculum innovation and institutional strengthening.

Currently, as CEO and Principal Consultant of Propel Ltd., Dr. Rigobert advises global organizations like UNESCO and UNICEF on education transformation, AI governance, and policy innovation across the . Please join us in welcoming Dr. Rigobert as we work together to deepen Caribbean-Africa collaboration.

08/04/2025

Celebrity Music Executives join the Council in Empowering Afro-Colombia’s Creative Talent

Our Council is proud to welcome celebrity music executives Jamal “Mally” Brandon and Steven Carless as strategic Board Members, bringing their unparalleled expertise and vision to launch a transformative community initiative in and beyond. This groundbreaking program aims to uplift the music and creative industries, nurture local talent, and bolster the entertainment business by establishing an artist development program, a state-of-the-art music studio in the heart of Cali’s most marginalized communities, and a distribution strategy to connect local artists with international markets and fans.

Mally, a seasoned Music Executive and Serial Entrepreneur, brings over a decade of experience in executive production, record production, deal negotiation, music video curation, artist management, and A&R. Known for his mantra of “connecting Creatives as a Creative,” Brandon’s career spans producing records like Fabolous’ “Lituation” to amassing over 1 billion YouTube views as a partner in Shot Selection Media, a venture specializing in targeted digital marketing and social media viewership.

Joining Mally is Steven “Steve-O” Carless, a renowned record executive, talent manager, tech advisor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. Carless is celebrated for his work with global icons like Beyoncé, Polo G, and Nipsey Hussle, earning two Grammy Awards in 2020 for “Racks in the Middle” featuring Roddy Ricch and “Higher” with DJ Khaled.

Through his company The Dream Company, Mally is spearheading the Pan-African Council’s initiative in Cali, Colombia, creating a vibrant ecosystem for local artists in partnership with FUNEI Foundation and Black Empire Group. The artist development program will provide mentorship and training, the music studio will offer a professional space for creation, and the distribution strategy will amplify Colombian talent on the global stage. This initiative reflects the Council’s commitment to empowering and connect the African diaspora through the universal language of music.

05/22/2025

Institute of Peoples, Territories and Pedagogies for Peace
Global Links between Education and Historical Reparations
Date: May 23, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (EST)

Background
This webinar is part of the “Autonomous and Decolonial Education” series, which brings together knowledge holders, experts, educators, and leaders to explore the topics of autonomous and decolonial education, with a special emphasis on Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities. The series will explore key concepts for developing structures and processes associated with the creation of decolonial, Indigenous, and Afro-descendant university initiatives, as well as academic programming and educational models and policies in Canada, Colombia, Bolivia, the Americas, and beyond. Challenges and opportunities related to these efforts will also be addressed.

Speakers
Dr Chevy Eugene - Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Dalhousie University / Pan-African Council Special Representative to the Caribbean (Canada/Saint Lucia)

Diana Angulo - Advisor, Ethno-Racial Justice Group, Vice Presidency of Colombia, PhD Candidate, Universidad del Rosario (Colombia)

Dr Mnqobi Ngubane - Senior Lecturer, Anthropology and Sociology, Nelson Mandela University (South Africa)

Commentator - Dr Isaac Darko - Assistant Professor of Sociology, Algoma University (Ghana/Canada)

Moderator: Esther Ojulari PhD - Program Director, Baobab Center

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