Africa Won’t Rise By Prayer And Fasting – Prof Lumumba
Summary
TLDRThe speech addresses the critical state of Africa, emphasizing the division and conflict in countries like Mali, Congo, Central African Republic, and Libya. It highlights the rampant exploitation of minerals by Europe and America and criticizes the governance issues leading to violent power struggles. The speaker calls for urgent reforms and unity among African nations, stressing that Africa's rise depends on action, not just prayer. The message underscores the need for the current and future generations to work towards a better Africa, invoking historical and cultural references to emphasize the urgency and importance of the cause.
Takeaways
- 🏛️ Conflicts and divisions are prevalent in African regions such as Northern Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ✈️ Despite the conflicts, the African continent has some of the busiest airspaces, indicating continued international engagement.
- 🌍 The extraction of minerals from Africa, particularly to Europe and America, suggests economic exploitation.
- 🔫 The presence of numerous armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African nations highlights ongoing security issues.
- 📜 The speaker called for a meeting of African leaders to address the continent's challenges, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
- 🗳️ Post-election conflicts in Africa are attributed to intense competition for power, sometimes resulting in violence.
- 🧙♂️ The speaker referenced a historical event where oracles were consulted, indicating a cultural approach to understanding and resolving issues.
- 🌍 The speaker asserts that Africa's rise is contingent upon addressing governance and conflict resolution, not just prayer and fasting.
- 💪 The narrative of divine instruction is used to emphasize the need for active participation and effort in overcoming challenges.
- 🍞 The metaphor of the closed kitchen for 'Mana' (spiritual sustenance) suggests that Africans must now create their own prosperity.
- 👶 The script emphasizes the importance of considering the impact of current actions on future generations, as well as the present one.
Q & A
What is the current situation in Northern Mali according to the transcript?
-Northern Mali is experiencing conflict, resulting in the country being de facto divided into two parts.
How many armed groups are active in the Democratic Republic of Congo as mentioned in the script?
-There are 120 armed groups active in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Why is the airspace in the Democratic Republic of Congo considered the busiest in Africa?
-The script does not provide a specific reason for the busy airspace, but it implies that the region's mineral resources being transported to Europe and America could be a contributing factor.
Which other countries are mentioned in the script as facing similar issues to Northern Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo?
-The Central African Republic and Libya are also mentioned as facing similar issues.
What action did the speaker take regarding the situation in Africa?
-The speaker wrote to the chair of the African Union and all African heads of states, urging them to convene a meeting with the sole agenda item of finding ways to save Africa from its current slide.
What is the speaker's view on the necessity for change in Africa?
-The speaker believes that Africa must change its governance to address the ongoing conflicts and move forward, as the pursuit of power often leads to violence.
What does the speaker suggest is the key to Africa's rise?
-The speaker suggests that Africa's rise will not happen by prayer and fasting alone; it requires action, rethinking, and a focus on the younger generation.
What biblical reference does the speaker use to illustrate the point about divine instruction and the need for action?
-The speaker references the story of Abraham being given Canaan after fighting the Canaanites and Philistines, emphasizing that divine blessings require effort and struggle.
What does the speaker mean by 'the kitchen where they make Mana was closed'?
-This metaphor suggests that the easy provision of resources or blessings ('Mana') is no longer available, and Africans must now work to create their own prosperity.
What responsibility does the speaker believe Africans have towards future generations?
-The speaker believes that Africans have a duty to rethink and act for the benefit of the current generation and those yet to be born, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking.
What proverb from Malawi does the speaker quote, and what does it signify?
-The speaker quotes a proverb from Malawi that says 'more precious than our children are our children's children,' signifying the importance of considering the impact of current actions on future generations.
Outlines
🌍 Conflict and Division in Africa
The script discusses the ongoing conflict in Northern Mali, which has led to a de facto division of the country. It highlights the Democratic Republic of Congo, where 120 armed groups are active, and the Central African Republic and Libya, which are similarly affected. The continent's airspace is paradoxically busy, with minerals being extracted and sent to Europe and America. The speaker emphasizes the need for African leaders to address these issues, focusing on governance and conflict resolution. The narrative stresses the importance of taking action, not just praying and fasting, and the necessity for Africans to rethink their approach for the sake of current and future generations.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Northern Mali
💡Democratic Republic of Congo
💡Africa's Airspace
💡Minerals
💡Central African Republic
💡Libya
💡African Union
💡Governance
💡Conflict
💡Divine Instruction
💡Younger Generation
💡Mana
Highlights
The conflict in Northern Mali has effectively divided the country into two.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to 120 armed groups, yet it is the busiest airspace in Africa.
Minerals from Africa are being exported to Europe and America, creating significant resource drain.
The Central African Republic and Libya face similar issues of resource exploitation and conflict.
Only four African heads of state responded to a call to convene a meeting to address these issues.
To improve, Africa must address fundamental problems like conflict resolution and governance reform.
Post-election conflicts in Africa stem from the intense and often violent competition for power.
There is a need to rethink governance and leadership approaches to prevent conflicts and ensure stability.
The analogy of Abraham having to fight to secure Canaan emphasizes the necessity of effort and struggle for progress.
The concept that 'Mana' (divine provision) no longer comes, meaning Africans must create their own solutions.
The call for Africans to start rethinking their future and make proactive changes to ensure progress.
The emphasis on considering future generations in decision-making and actions taken today.
The speaker advocates for practical efforts and actions rather than solely relying on prayer and fasting for Africa's rise.
The critical need for younger generations to be involved in shaping the continent's future.
The message to African leaders to focus on practical governance and conflict resolution to prevent the continent's decline.
Transcripts
conflict in Northern Mali the country is
divided de facto into
two in the Democratic Republic of Congo
120 armed groups yet it is the busiest
airspace in the continent of Africa
minerals are being taken away to Europe
and
America Central African Republic the
same Libya the
same several months ago I wrote wrote to
the chair of the African Union and all
African heads of states and said convene
a meeting with only one agenda
item what can we do to save Africa from
this
slide only four
replied that is the state of the
continent of Africa we must deal with
the basic
things we must solve
conflict we must change our
governance because if we don't deal with
the question of governance we are going
nowhere Africa has become a continent
where after every election there is
conflict because the pursuit of power is
the cutthoat competition where throats
are actually
cut and when the SM war was here and he
consulted the oracles he discovered that
we have a problem in that direction and
that the sooner we resolve that the
safer we will be Africa can rise and
Africa will
rise but is not going to rise by prayer
and
fasting we must pray and fast but it
will not happen because the last time I
checked even those of you you are
believers when Abraham was taken from W
of the calans and given Canan it was not
on a silver platter he had to fight the
Canaanites he had to fight the
Philistines that is the
nature of divine instruction go ye and
subdue the World by the sweat of thy
brow the kitchen where they make Mana
was closed Mana will no longer come
because you must now make your mana and
it is our duty therefore as Africans to
begin to rethink the younger
generation you know there is a saying in
cha in Malawi that more precious than
our children our children's children so
when we are doing this things we must
remind ourselves that we are doing for
this generation and generations yet to
be
born
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