THE AFRICAN DIASPORA OF ENSLAVEMENT AND GREENER PASTURES: THE EMERGENCE OF AFRICA’S SIXTH REGION

Abstract

This paper examines the African Diaspora of enslavement and greener pastures: The emergence of Africa's sixth region. This paper explores the experiences of Africans during their Diaspora of enslavement. It also examines the Diaspora of greener pastures, emphasizing that economic instabilities and the quest for better economic prospect inspired such migrations even in the midst of obvious risk and uncertain future. In the same vein, it stresses on the opportunities and benefits that these Diaspora have given the people of Africa and the continent. It reveals the contribution that African Diaspora both to the world and the African continent. The paper used the historical method of qualitative analysis of primary and secondary sources. The finding of the paper revealed that although Africans faced numerous challenges, individuals of African descent may still find themselves ensnared in contemporary forms of enslavement, particularly through the pervasive issue of human trafficking. Furthermore, it also showed that the African Diaspora has significantly enhanced the living conditions of Africans, both on the continent and in communities outside of Africa. And that economic impact is the fundamental rationale behind the establishment of the sixth region, termed the African Diaspora, by the African Union (AU). Ultimately, the paper concludes that the African Diaspora serves as a crucial asset to the people of Africa.