Abstract
The thesis was constructed under the belief that Africa requires concrete solutions to address the neo-colonial rut it has found itself in. Deploying the ideology of "Pan-Africanism" as a cross-breed "theoretical-conceptual-analytical" framework, the thesis hypothesises that a "common African currency" has potential to serve as a viable solution to Africa's development trajectory. To test this hypothesis, a research methodology known as “naturalistic inquiry” is deployed to analyse and explore both the benefits and constraints of a common currency. The key themes guiding this exploration are the challenges Africa faces, potential solutions, the concept of unity as well as epistemological disobedience which is questioning of the Global Imperial Designs. The crux of the thesis is that there must be a shift from political thinking to economic thinking. As the case of Europe’s own successful monetary quest shows, a "re-thinking" of the current system is mandatory in order to develop. In summary, without a credible African currency, the means of development will forever elude the continent. This assumption is worthy of being tested...
D.Litt. et Phil. (Politics)