The #FixPolitics initiative has announced that the Africa Conference 2025 will take place on October 2–3 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, with virtual access via Zoom and a live broadcast on Arise News.
The conference, themed “Democracy in Crisis: Exploring New Pathways to Governance and Development in Africa,” will address growing concerns over governance, accountability, and democratic sustainability across the continent.
In recent years, Africa has faced multiple democratic challenges, including eight military coups, contested elections, corruption scandals, and rising democratic backsliding.
Nigeria, for instance, has more than 129 million people living in poverty, while in Kenya, protests over government reforms have sometimes turned deadly. In Sudan, clashes between civilians and the military have escalated into a humanitarian crisis.
Despite these setbacks, citizen engagement and reform movements remain active. Youth-led campaigns in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, alongside grassroots women’s leadership, continue to drive demand for change.
Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, Founder of #FixPolitics, said the conference seeks to reimagine African governance through homegrown, accountable systems centered on citizens.
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The two-day event will feature keynote addresses, citizen conversations, thematic labs, a Citizens’ Walk, and a closing panel on Africa’s democratic trajectory over the next decade.
Participants will include political leaders, activists, civil society organisations, traditional and religious leaders, human rights defenders, and development partners from across the continent.
By the end of the conference, participants are expected to produce a Citizens’ Charter on Democracy and Development, make concrete commitments to reform, and establish a continent-wide Community of Practice for governance reformers.
Launched in 2023, the Africa Conference has quickly become a continental platform for policymakers, reform-minded leaders, and citizen movements focused on strengthening democratic resilience and exploring innovative governance solutions.