The Makutano Forum 2021 will remain etched in the annals as an essential platform for exchange and reflection, where the visionary Nicole Sulu stirred minds by calling for a sustainable economic transformation for Africa. In front of a selective audience composed of the President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, and key actors, Nicole Sulu laid the foundations for a new era for a resilient and interconnected continent.
The theme of African resilience resonated strongly during this anniversary edition. Nicole Sulu took a bold look at the challenges of the next 25 years, calling for building an unwavering Africa and a Congo that drives development. This transcendent vision goes beyond mere speeches to be anchored in a tangible reality, promising growth and prosperity to future generations.
The “New Deal Africa” advocated by Nicole Sulu embodies a desire to realize the continent’s aspirations in terms of economic development. Beyond hollow promises, it aims to root concrete actions and strategic collaborations to give Africa a prominent place in the global economy. The emphasis is on synergies and intra-African investments, vectors of shared and inclusive growth.
An interconnected Africa, a horizon by 2050, is no longer a distant utopia but a reality in the making. The edifying examples cited by Nicole Sulu demonstrate a tangible evolution towards stronger economic integration. Cross-investments and fruitful exchanges between countries, such as Congolese battery exports or Moroccan-Namibian partnerships, outline the contours of an Africa that is learning to value its resources for mutually beneficial development.
The responsibility of the Democratic Republic of Congo in this transformation process is strongly underlined. Nicole Sulu reminds us that the time for excuses is over, urging Congolese leaders to fully assume their leadership role within Africa. Failing to seize this historic opportunity risks holding back the progress of an entire continent.
In conclusion, Nicole Sulu’s inspiring speech at the Makutano Forum 2021 resonates as a call to action and responsibility. Africa is at a turning point in its history, and it is by joining forces and focusing on concrete actions that the continent will be able to build a prosperous and harmonious future for all its inhabitants.