African Integration Is First Line of Defence Against Continent’s Challenges, Former Diplomat Says

Ambassador Mohamed Hegazy, Egypt’s former assistant foreign minister, has stressed that African integration and joint action represent the continent’s first line of defence against the challenges it faces.

Hegazy placed cooperation at the centre of Africa’s response, highlighting the importance of countries working together to confront shared difficulties.

His remarks linked integration with collective action, presenting both as essential elements of the continent’s ability to address its challenges.

The former diplomat’s central message was that Africa’s strength in facing those pressures rests on a coordinated approach across the continent.