Dar es Salaam – Veteran journalist Jenerali Ulimwengu and scholar-activist Azaveli Feza Lwaitama launched their new book, Pan-Africanism: The Re-membering of a Nation, on March 25, 2026.
The event took place at The Legion Club in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, drawing an audience of intellectuals, journalists, politicians, and members of the general public.
Published by Jenerali Publications, the 82-page book is the first in a series of handbooks targeting students and individuals seeking to educate themselves about Pan-Africanism.
The authors argue that a deeper understanding of the ideology will equip the next generation to address endemic problems of poverty, marginalisation, and exploitation.
The official guest at the launching ceremony was Dr Sabatho Nyamsenda, a lecturer of political science at the University of Dar es Salaam, who attended alongside four of his political science students, described as Gen-Zers.
Dr Nyamsenda and his students analysed the book page by page before attendees shared their thoughts on the publication, Pan-Africanism, and African unity.
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Dr Nyamsenda praised the book for rescuing the concept of Pan-Africanism from state capture and returning it to the grassroots level.
“This book has liberated Pan-Africanism from the clutches of the state,” he said. “Every time you talk about Pan-Africanism, the faces that appear are those of state holders… the Red Carpet Pan-Africanism.”
He further noted that the publication highlights the struggles of ordinary people rather than just political leaders.
“This book talks about the lives of ordinary people who brought down the baobab tree,” Dr Nyamsenda said. “It has returned Pan-Africanism to the streets, to those people who are fighting for their dignity and against any kind of ignorance.”
The book explores the origins and philosophical foundations of the movement, highlighting historical figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois, Marcus Garvey, and Kwame Nkrumah.
It also discusses the concept of the African Renaissance, popularised by former South African President Thabo Mbeki, and the contemporary Pan-African Federalist Movement.
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The authors dedicate the work to those who fought against slavery, colonialism, and Apartheid, as well as those currently struggling to unite the African continent.
They express hope that institutions like the African Union and the United Nations will take an interest in the publication, as its ideals complement their respective missions.
The book launch also featured the official unveiling of The Jenerali Ulimwengu Post, a new website serving as a digital archive for the veteran journalist’s extensive body of work.
The platform aims to collect his past, present, and future intellectual contributions, making them accessible in a single location.
Operating under the tagline “Fiat Lux” (Let there be light), the website offers a variety of content, including weekly columns, archival articles, and podcasts. It features sections dedicated to politics, governance, civics, and law, with plans to expand into sports and culture in the near future.
The platform’s mission statement emphasises the belief that knowledge transforms societies, offering independent perspectives designed to inform, educate, and inspire readers.
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Visitors can access discussions on the Nyerere Centenary, as well as interviews with prominent political figures from the 2020 elections.
Jenerali Ulimwengu brings decades of experience to the project, having interacted with African liberation fighters and worked with the Pan African Youth Movement secretariat in Algeria during the 1970s and 80s.
He is a well-known media commentator and human rights activist in the Eastern Africa region, and previously served as the Executive Director of Habari Corporation.
His co-author, Dr Azaveli Lwaitama, is a retired Senior Lecturer from the University of Dar es Salaam, where he taught communication skills, education, linguistics, and philosophy.
He holds a PhD in Linguistics from Aston University in the United Kingdom and has previously co-authored works on civic ethics and democracy.
The collaboration between the two figures represents a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse surrounding African unity and identity.
The handbook series aims to provide accessible educational resources for those interested in the historical and contemporary relevance of Pan-Africanist thought.
