Narrative Sovereignty: Africa Reclaims Its Global Voice {Business Africa}

A growing movement is reshaping the way Africa is perceived internationally. “Narrative sovereignty”—the right of countries to define and defend their own stories—is quickly becoming one of the continent’s most strategic economic assets.

For decades, external narratives have often overshadowed Africa’s realities, affecting investment flows, diplomatic influence, and even public morale. Today, experts like Dorothea Hodge,…