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The Digest:
At the 2025 NBA Annual General Conference in Enugu, South African opposition leader Julius Malema emphasized the vital need for deeper collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa. He stressed that the unity of these two nations is key to Africa’s industrialization and economic future.


Key Points:
  • Malema advocated for a unified Africa, calling on Nigeria and South Africa to industrialize together.
  • He praised Nigeria’s role in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, remembering Mandela’s visits.
  • Malema proposed a joint program blending South Africa’s mining expertise with Nigeria’s oil wealth.
  • He criticized Africa’s current economic model, urging the continent to process resources locally.
  • Malema called for a borderless Africa with a single currency and military command for better trade.
  • He condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa, urging unity across African nations.
  • Malema warned against the foreign "debt trap" threatening Africa’s future and called for more responsible loans.

Malema presented a bold vision for Africa’s future, urging Nigeria and South Africa to lead the continent into an era of industrialization and unity. By fostering collaboration, the two nations could help Africa become a global powerhouse.


Sources: Nigerian Tribune, TheCable