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Zindi Anthony Levi

With expertise in policy analysis, public speaking, and cross-cultural collaboration, I offer a nuanced perspective on international politics and governance.

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Africa Doesn’t Lack Talent. It Lacks a Plan to Use It
May 2, 20264 minutes
Africa Doesn’t Lack Talent. It Lacks a Plan to Use It
This article argues that Africa's core development challenge is not a shortage of talent, but a shortage of systems to use it. It critiques the current focus on remittances and symbolic diaspora outreach, and makes the case for a policy shift toward brain circulation through voting rights, investment parity, and structured diaspora engagement.
The Youngest Continent, Yet the Oldest Leaders: Africa’s Governance Paradox
March 4, 20265 min read
The Youngest Continent, Yet the Oldest Leaders: Africa’s Governance Paradox
Africa is the youngest continent on earth yet it remains governed by some of the world’s oldest political elites. While leaders repeatedly declare that “the youth are the future,” real power continues to bypass the very generation that makes up the majority of the population. This piece interrogates Africa’s governance paradox: why are young people mobilised during elections but marginalised in leadership? And what is the long-term cost of asking an entire generation to wait its turn?
The Real Migration Crisis Is Not at Europe’s Borders, It’s in Africa’s Job Markets
January 18, 20265 minuties
The Real Migration Crisis Is Not at Europe’s Borders, It’s in Africa’s Job Markets
This analysis examines migration from The Gambia through a political-economy lens, arguing that irregular migration is not merely a humanitarian crisis but a structural feature of global inequality. It explores how economic hardship pushes young Gambians to migrate while smuggling networks profit from their desperation, and why regular migration pathways must be central to The Gambia’s national development strategy.

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Africa Doesn’t Lack Talent. It Lacks a Plan to Use It
Africa Doesn’t Lack Talent. It Lacks a Plan to Use It
May 2, 2026
This article argues that Africa's core development challenge is not a shortage of talent, but a shortage of systems to use it. It critiques the current focus on remittances and symbolic diaspora outreach, and makes the case for a policy shift toward brain circulation through voting rights, investment parity, and structured diaspora engagement.
The Youngest Continent, Yet the Oldest Leaders: Africa’s Governance Paradox
The Youngest Continent, Yet the Oldest Leaders: Africa’s Governance Paradox
March 4, 2026
Africa is the youngest continent on earth yet it remains governed by some of the world’s oldest political elites. While leaders repeatedly declare that “the youth are the future,” real power continues to bypass the very generation that makes up the majority of the population. This piece interrogates Africa’s governance paradox: why are young people mobilised during elections but marginalised in leadership? And what is the long-term cost of asking an entire generation to wait its turn?
The Real Migration Crisis Is Not at Europe’s Borders, It’s in Africa’s Job Markets
The Real Migration Crisis Is Not at Europe’s Borders, It’s in Africa’s Job Markets
January 18, 2026
This analysis examines migration from The Gambia through a political-economy lens, arguing that irregular migration is not merely a humanitarian crisis but a structural feature of global inequality. It explores how economic hardship pushes young Gambians to migrate while smuggling networks profit from their desperation, and why regular migration pathways must be central to The Gambia’s national development strategy.
Regional organisations are weakened when its member states prioritise sovereignty over regional cooperation.
Regional organisations are weakened when its member states prioritise sovereignty over regional cooperation.
January 17, 2025
Regional organizations, once seen as vital for economic integration and cooperation, now face significant challenges due to rising nationalism and an emphasis on state sovereignty. This trend undermines regional cooperation and contributes to global fragmentation, as seen in the EU's migration crisis, Brexit, and withdrawals from ECOWAS. To revitalize these organizations, states must balance sovereignty with the need for cooperation. Prioritizing regional solidarity is essential for addressing shared challenges and promoting global stability amidst globalization.
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Zindi Anthony Levi is a foreign policy Specilaist with over four years of foreign policy and governance experience across the UK. and Sub-Saharan Africa. He is also a Research Fellow at the Cheetahs Policy Institute, where his work focuses on African development policy.