The African Indigenous Governance Council (AIGC) recently hosted a significant side event titled "Fostering Dialogue for Sustainable Development - Blending African Traditional Wisdom with Youth Innovative Energy." 

The main aim of the event was to establish a platform for integrating traditional knowledge and modern youth initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment for sustainable development. The event featured a warm welcome from the moderator, Queen Ameenata Koita, the Sarauniya of Fulbe in Ashanti Ghana and CEO of Sarauniya International Development Organization, who introduced His Royal Majesty King Dr. Robinson Tanyi.

HRM (Dr) King Robinson Tanyi, the General President of AIGC, delivered an inspiring address, outlining AIGC’s vision and mission, emphasizing the importance of integrating traditional governance with sustainable development. He highlighted the role of indigenous governance in merging traditional knowledge with youth initiatives and announced the objectives and main themes for the event. This was followed by an impassioned speech by Ing Koffi Richard Aholou, the Youth President of AIGC, who emphasized the crucial role of youth engagement for a sustainable future and encouraged young people to take active roles in their communities.

The event also featured a panel discussion with distinguished guests such as Ireneo Omositson Namboka, Vice-chancellor of African Open University and retired UN human rights expert, Brandy N. Smart, MGM, Program Administrator at IREX USAID Early Grade Education Activity, and other notable personalities. The panel discussion covered various themes and interventions, including the integration of African traditional knowledge into youth innovations, best practices for encouraging collaboration between generations, and how educational institutions can promote traditional wisdom within modern education systems.

The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, allowing attendees to interact with the panelists and gain deeper insights into the topics discussed. Overall, the side event by the AIGC successfully showcased the potential of blending traditional wisdom with innovative youth energy to achieve sustainable development goals.

28/04/2024 -His Majesty King Tanyi Robinson, the President General of the African Indigenous Governance Council, led a delegation to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend conferences aimed at addressing the pressing issues faced by marginalized communities worldwide.

The United Nations Summit of the Future and the United Nations Agenda 2030 brought together a diverse group of delegates representing minority groups worldwide. Through a wide spectrum of discussions, the delegates worked collaboratively to create the comprehensive "Black Paper" document outlining collective commitments to address the multifaceted challenges faced by minority communities on a global scale.

Beyond the conference halls, His Majesty King Tanyi Robinson and other representatives actively engaged with lawmakers, emphasizing the urgent need for diverse voices in decision-making processes. This critical dialogue aimed to raise awareness and champion the rights of marginalized communities.

At the 3rd session of the Permanent Forum for the Decade of People of African Descent, His Majesty King Tanyi Robinson actively participated in the discussions and presented recommendations to the UN council.

The African Indigenous Governance Council signed the "Black Paper" in support of the recommendations contained therein and will be submitting their recommendations to the UN through this forum. The council will also submit a letter of support for the "Black Paper."

These conferences underscore the collective commitment to fostering inclusivity, amplifying minority voices, and effecting positive change. As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our resolve to create a more equitable and just world for all.

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 Esibayeni, Kingdom of Eswatini — In a venue adorned with tradition and filled with the voices of Africa’s ancestral custodians, a declaration was made that may well shape the course of the continent’s future. His Excellency Ambassador Brigadier General, Chief Dr Wallace W. Williams stood before an assembly of kings, queens as well as other traditional leaders and delivered a speech that did not merely challenge history, it summoned Africa to rewrite it.

 Esibayeni, Kingdom of Eswatini — In a venue adorned with tradition and filled with the voices of Africa’s ancestral custodians, a declaration was made that may well shape the course of the continent’s future. His Excellency Ambassador Brigadier General, Chief Dr Wallace W. Williams stood before an assembly of kings, queens as well as other traditional leaders and delivered a speech that did not merely challenge history, it summoned Africa to rewrite it.

 Esibayeni, Kingdom of Eswatini — In a venue adorned with tradition and filled with the voices of Africa’s ancestral custodians, a declaration was made that may well shape the course of the continent’s future. His Excellency Ambassador Brigadier General, Chief Dr Wallace W. Williams stood before an assembly of kings, queens as well as other traditional leaders and delivered a speech that did not merely challenge history, it summoned Africa to rewrite it.

 Esibayeni, Kingdom of Eswatini — In a venue adorned with tradition and filled with the voices of Africa’s ancestral custodians, a declaration was made that may well shape the course of the continent’s future. His Excellency Ambassador Brigadier General, Chief Dr Wallace W. Williams stood before an assembly of kings, queens as well as other traditional leaders and delivered a speech that did not merely challenge history, it summoned Africa to rewrite it.

 EsEsibayeniibayeni, Kingdom of Eswatini — In a venue adorned with tradition and filled with the voices of Africa’s ancestral custodians, a declaration was made that may well shape the course of the continent’s future. His Excellency Ambassador Brigadier General, Chief Dr Wallace W. Williams stood before an assembly of kings, queens as well as other traditional leaders and delivered a speech that did not merely challenge history, it summoned Africa to rewrite it.

 EsEsibayeniibayeni, Kingdom of Eswatini — In a venue adorned with tradition and filled with the voices of Africa’s ancestral custodians, a declaration was made that may well shape the course of the continent’s future. His Excellency Ambassador Brigadier General, Chief Dr Wallace W. Williams stood before an assembly of kings, queens as well as other traditional leaders and delivered a speech that did not merely challenge history, it summoned Africa to rewrite it.

 Ambassador Williams had earlier invoked Africa’s heroic lineage with precision and reverence. He named Queen Nzinga, who outmanoeuvred Portuguese forces; the Ashanti, who resisted British expansion with discipline and courage; Emperor Menelik II, whose triumph at Adwa shattered colonial arrogance; Queen Nanny, who led Maroon resistance in Jamaica; and the Haitian Revolution, which declared Black sovereignty in the face of empire. These were not distant tales. They were foundations. “We do not rise from nothing,” he said. “We rise from legacy.”

 Ambassador Williams had earlier invoked Africa’s heroic lineage with precision and reverence. He named Queen Nzinga, who outmanoeuvred Portuguese forces; the Ashanti, who resisted British expansion with discipline and courage; Emperor Menelik II, whose triumph at Adwa shattered colonial arrogance; Queen Nanny, who led Maroon resistance in Jamaica; and the Haitian Revolution, which declared Black sovereignty in the face of empire. These were not distant tales. They were foundations. “We do not rise from nothing,” he said. “We rise from legacy.”