South Africa Opposition Politician Julius Malema in Kenya for Launch of Pan-African Institute
Julius Malema, a member of the South African opposition in parliament, arrived in Nairobi before the establishment of the Panafrican Institute.
The Institute, which advocates for continental integration, is a lobbying organization supported by young legislators from throughout the continent.
Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a political organization he established after he departed from the ANC, which was in power, due to the stance adopted by the independence party.
Malema, an outspoken member of parliament who has expressed dissent towards the white population in South Africa and Africa’s colonial past, noted that the Institute will also include American and other diaspora members.
“It is important that we bring our heads together and establish an institution that will be able to harness and raise some of these issues at the level of the continent,” Malema noted.
Shortly after he arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Malema emphasized the significance of continental unity in tackling several challenges that Africa is confronted with.
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“Every small step towards unifying Africa is the most welcome step,” he remarked.
Young leaders on the continent were urged by the politicians to eliminate problems their constituents face and forge a brighter future.
“We are excited that young people in the continent are emerging and they are showing their hands and they are actively participating in the politics of the continent,” Malema told journalists.
Malema further criticized the recent State visit of King Charles III, alluding to the enduring wounds caused by the brutal colonial rule.
“Someone told me that it rained after that, so I’m happy that all of those sins that he left here have been washed away by the rain,” he shot.
“The British know what they did to the Kenyan people and they have got no business putting their foot here except that they should pay reparations to the Kenyans.”
South Africa Opposition Politician Julius Malema in Kenya for Launch of Pan-African Institute
