Focus on Africa The landmark event in Manchester that changed Africa
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Oct 24, 2025 
Samia Nkrumah, former Ghanaian MP and daughter of Kwame Nkrumah, shares insights on her father's pivotal role in the 1945 Fifth Pan-African Congress. Ntombi Zodwa Nyoni discusses her play, *Liberation*, inspired by the Congress and its continued relevance. Alfred Lustek highlights the alarming rise in violence against people with albinism in Tanzania during elections, revealing the horrific beliefs behind these attacks. Finally, Paul sheds light on the challenges faced by women miners in Cameroon, showcasing their resilience amidst hazardous conditions.
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Pan-African Congress Sparked Mass Liberation
- The 1945 Fifth Pan-African Congress in Manchester united diaspora and continental activists to demand mass participation in African liberation.
- That unity helped spawn vanguard parties and directly influenced later independence leaders like Kwame Nkrumah.
Daughter's Personal Link To Nkrumah
- Samia Nkrumah recalled researching Kwame Nkrumah and becoming a Pan-African activist herself after studying his work and associates.
- She described personal memory and archival work that shaped her activism and connection to his legacy.
Diaspora Inclusion Became Policy
- Kwame Nkrumah's Pan-Africanism emphasized diaspora inclusion and continental unity beyond geography.
- This idea underpins modern steps like the African Union recognising the diaspora as a sixth region.