Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called for the unification of African countries under one president, one Parliament, one army, one currency, and without borders.
He delivered this message on Sunday while addressing delegates at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual general conference held in Enugu.
A Borderless Africa Vision
Malema argued that a united Africa would be economically stronger and more powerful than the United States.
According to him, division only weakens the continent.
“We demand one Africa, a borderless Africa. We demand Africa with one president, with one currency, with one military command, one Parliament. Because we know the currency of Africa will be much stronger against the American dollar,” he declared.
Response to Donald Trump
The EFF leader criticised former U.S. President Donald Trump for opposing his radical views, especially the controversial “Kill the Boer” chant.
Trump had claimed the chant incites violence against white farmers in South Africa, but both the South African government and the EFF denied the accusation.
“We don’t care what Trump thinks of us. He will never dictate policies for Africans. We must refuse to be subjects of Trump,” Malema stated.
Africa Must Stand Equal with World Powers
Malema stressed the need for Africa to stand together as the world evolves.
“We must show the world that Africa is one and equal to nations such as China, Russia, and America,” he said.
Rejecting the ‘Dark Continent’ Label
Malema dismissed the stereotype of Africa as a dark continent.
“We are not just a small nation, we are a big nation. We are not a dark continent. How can we be dark when we have diamonds that shine among us? We are a shining nation,” he affirmed.
Unity Against Exploitation
He urged Africans not to fight one another but to resist external forces seeking to exploit the continent.
“Africans must always be united against enemies who want to take advantage of our land and resources,” Malema said.
Land and Minerals Belong to Africans
Malema concluded by demanding that land and natural resources in Africa be returned to the people.
“The land of Africa belongs to Africans. The continent’s minerals must also be reclaimed because they rightfully belong to us,” he declared.