The objectives of the Conference are as follows:
- Pay tribute to Nelson Mandela and Cheikh Anta Diop by highlighting the importance of their heritage and the relevance of their thinking to social movements in Africa;
- Reflect on and exchange ideas on social movements in Africa.
The conference, introduced by Dr. Dialo Diop and moderated by Dr. Ebrima Sall, will be attended by academics, members of the diplomatic corps, members of civil society and actors of social movements in Africa.