Africa-Press – Botswana. Botswana continues to position itself as a hub for African collaboration and innovation. The 2025 Elevate Africa Convening, held in Gaborone, brought together leaders, royals, and policymakers from across the continent to discuss the next chapter for Africa’s growth and development.
Themed “Africa: The Next Chapter,” the event emphasized the importance of inclusivity, trust, and shared governance. It was hosted under the banner of Elevate Africa, an initiative focused on reshaping the continent’s global narrative by amplifying indigenous solutions to African challenges.
In her opening remarks, Her Majesty Queen Olori Atuwatse III of the Wari Kingdom stressed that “African people remain Africa’s great investment for inclusivity, collaboration and excellence.” Her words captured the event’s spirit, which centered on empowering Africans to lead and sustain their development agenda.
The gathering featured distinguished guests, including the former President of Mauritius, Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, royals from the Eswatini Kingdom, members of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, and representatives from various diplomatic missions. The broad participation reflected a unified vision to advance Africa’s growth through strategic partnerships.
Hon. Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, reaffirmed Botswana’s readiness to contribute meaningfully to Elevate Africa’s goals. He emphasized the country’s longstanding commitment to good governance, social equity, and sustainable leadership, aligning with the movement’s focus on homegrown African excellence.
Botswana’s active role in such continental platforms underscores its dedication to promoting stability, innovation, and shared prosperity across Africa.
The Elevate Africa Convening serves as more than a conference. It is a platform for knowledge exchange, cultural preservation, and economic transformation. The initiative encourages collaboration among African nations to create systems rooted in local wisdom and cultural integrity rather than imported models.
Through forums like this, Elevate Africa aims to promote ethical and visionary leadership across the continent, foster cross-border collaboration for economic and social resilience, preserve and elevate African cultural identity as a global asset, and encourage investment in human capital and governance systems that reflect African values.
Botswana’s participation as a host nation demonstrates its continued influence in continental dialogue. The country’s strong democratic foundation, peace record, and developmental success make it an ideal setting for regional cooperation initiatives like Elevate Africa.
The 2025 Elevate Africa Convening marks a milestone in Africa’s pursuit of collective progress. The discussions reinforced the message that Africa’s future depends on African-led solutions grounded in unity, trust, and innovation. As the continent writes its next chapter, Botswana stands ready to lead by example, championing collaboration and integrity in building a prosperous Africa for all.
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