Pan-Africanism

[ pan-af-ri-kuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the idea or advocacy of a political alliance or union of all the African nations.

Other Words From

• Pan-Afri·can·ist noun

Example Sentences

Lumumba was much loved not just by many at home but across Africa for his outspoken criticism of colonialism - and he became an icon of pan-Africanism.

From BBC

But in the spirit of Pan-Africanism he will not commit to living in a specific place.

From BBC

Both are seen as left-wing cheerleaders for pan-Africanism.

From BBC

He called for a revival of “the spirit of African solidarity and Pan-Africanism” to overcome the many challenges facing the continent of 1.3 billion people.

From Seattle Times

In a joint statement - that was read out on state broadcasters in the three countries - they said Ecowas had " drifted from the ideals of its founding fathers and the spirit of Pan-Africanism."

From BBC