Global Governance: Africa’s Role in a Context of Structural Inequalities, Health Crises, and Economic Pressures

Ndeye Khadidiatou Mouhamed Diop ()
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Ndeye Khadidiatou Mouhamed Diop: Cheikh Anta Diop University

A chapter in The Future of African-European Relations, 2025, pp 33-38 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines Africa’s evolving role in global governance regarding structural inequalities, health crises, and shifting economic dynamics, arguing for transformative global governance. Using Mandela’s assertion that no nation is secure while others remain vulnerable, it underscores the urgency of equitable global health systems, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Historical crises, including the 2008 financial crisis and the 2014 Ebola outbreak, highlight the shortcomings of reactive measures in addressing interconnected vulnerabilities. This introductory chapter explores how regional integration and initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Africa Centres of Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) enhance Africa’s strategic influence. The chapter advocates for strengthened regional integration, equitable resource management, and sustainable development. Recognizing health security as a global public good and Africa’s strategic assets can support a just, resilient, and inclusive future.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-85810-9_5

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