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African Summit

Topics

Economic Neocolonialism, Educational Disparities, and Food Security

Committee Type

Regional

Committee Size

Small

Committee Description

African Summit debates a wide-array of topics ranging from smaller, localized issues to those afflicting the entire continent, including energy resourcefulness, environmental integrity, and foreign diplomacy to name a few. Representing the world’s second-largest continent as well as the viewpoints of up to 54 different countries, African Summit encourages delegates to collaborate with one another to create distinctive and effective resolutions in order to gain the support of their fellow representatives. Given the increasingly interconnected nature of global affairs as well as the importance of developing a nuanced world outlook when mastering the skill of debate, African Summit provides a great opportunity for delegates exploring their interests in international politics or for those seeking to enhance their abilities in public speaking.

Topic Intros

Economic Neocolonialism

Economic Neocolonialism is defined as the use of capitalism and globalization to exert control over a developing country through economic leverage rather than deploying armies to or formally governing the region. The term is often used to describe situations in which foreign states, multinational corporations, or international institutions maintain significant influence over the economies of developing nations.

Educational Disparities

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest number of out-of-school children in the world, with nearly 98 million children and youth currently not enrolled in school. One in five primary school aged children in the region are not enrolled in school. Approximately 80% of children in Sub-Saharan Africa are taught in languages they do not speak at home, contributing to lower literacy rates and weaker educational outcomes.

Food Security

Approximately 167 million Africans faced acute food insecurity in 2025, marking the sixth consecutive annual increase in food crises across the continent. Conflict remains the leading cause, with nearly 78% of those experiencing acute hunger living in countries affected by violence and political instability. In many nations, famine conditions have either emerged or are at risk of worsening due to ongoing armed conflict disrupting agriculture, trade, and humanitarian distribution.

Committee Leadership

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Nangsa Z’Ningray

Marple Newtown High School

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