"Death has robbed Africa of one of its most illustrious sons.
Dr Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem, a leading Pan-Africanist, died on a very important day in the world calendar — Africa Liberation Day.
This is the day on May 25, 1963, when leaders of 32 independent African States met to form the Organisation of African Unity.
On this day, the world reflects the growth and development of Pan-Africanism to which Dr Abdul-Raheem had dedicated almost all his life.
A prolific writer and an outspoken debater, the Nigerian political scientist was convinced that Africa and its people were capable of solving their own problems.
The United Nations Millenium Campaign deputy director for Africa, died in a road accident on Monday as he drove to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. "
Full Article at the Daily Nation here....
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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