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Africa's polycrisis demands innovative, integrated strategies drawing on resilience theory, indigenous knowledge systems and cross-sectoral collaboration. Systemic solutions to the challenges, require adaptive governance, regional and global partnerships, and commitment to inclusive, development.
Africa faces a "polycrisis" characterized by the convergence of environmental degradation, economic instability, and political challenges, creating a complex web of interrelated problems. This paper explores systemic strategies African nations and regional bodies are employing to address these crises collectively, highlighting the importance of systemic approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration, for addressing these interconnected crises. Using resilience theory and indigenous knowledge systems as conceptual lenses, the paper evaluates case studies, including the Great Green Wall initiative, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and governance reforms, and the potential and challenges of current initiatives. The analysis underscores the necessity of holistic, adaptive, and inclusive frameworks for sustainable development. The analysis underscores the necessity of holistic, adaptive, and inclusive frameworks for sustainable development.