Bordless African University of Media, Arts and Communications, UniMAC chapter was launched today as leaders of the new movement unveiled a bold vision for a unified, resilient, and self-sustaining Africa.
Speaking at the event, Borderless Africa’s president, Clarissa Bandoh, emphasized the organization’s commitment to dismantling the continent’s restrictive borders—lines drawn during colonial times that have long divided African people, cultures, and prospects.
“Borderless Africa is not merely an organization; it is a movement rooted in the dream of a unified, resilient, and self-sustaining Africa,” Bandoh proclaimed. “For generations, Africans have lived with borders not drawn by us, but imposed upon us—borders that divided not only our lands but our people, our cultures, and our future.”
The movement is dedicated to creating a future where every African can travel across the continent without a visa, allowing students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to move and collaborate seamlessly. Leaders of Borderless Africa also called for full ratification of the African Union’s protocol on free movement, advocating for an African passport that would be accessible to all citizens.
Yakubu, coordinator for Africans Rising, urged young Africans to actively participate in shaping the continent’s future. “We want young people to take hold of Africa’s destiny,” he stated, underscoring the essential role of youth in realizing the movement’s goals.
Beyond facilitating travel and trade, Borderless Africa aims to forge stronger connections among African nations and with the diaspora, uniting communities through shared heritage and identity.
