Professor Thomas Kwasi Tieku has called for the urgent inclusion of African perspectives in global international relations discourse, stating that Africa cannot continue to be spoken about without being spoken with.
His remarks were delivered at a two-day international workshop hosted by the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD) at the University of Ghana from July 8 to 9, 2025.
Held under the theme "African Systems of Political Thought in International Relations," the event was organized in partnership with Queen's University, King's University College at the University of Western Ontario, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canada.
It brought together scholars, researchers, and students from across Ghana, Canada, and beyond to explore the contributions and relevance of African political thought in shaping international relations (IR).
