The paper examines the place and condition of Africa in the global economic index and the imperative to shift the narrative by way of changing course from the present sordid reality. The dominant absence of development in the continent remains a sore point which contemporary issues in a globalized world have further accentuated by reaffirming the continent as a laggard within the international political system. The study relied on secondary and tertiary sources for data. The study submits that despite the prospects for a more robust and sustainable contribution of the continent to the world economy, it has been unable to compete favourably in the global marketplace or even at the intra-states level within the continent because of the absence of the requisite political will and comprehensive road map to end the cycles of bad governance and economic crisis which has held the continent down for ages. Hence, this study calls on the African leaders to ensure that Agenda 2063 is vigorously implemented and thus making Africa both competitive and not falling into the tepidness which was the lot of previous continental initiatives.

The realization of a peaceful and stable Africa as one of the goals and aspirations of the ‘African Union Agenda 2063: the Africa We Want’ is achievable but only in an environment devoid of insecurity and other conditions that threaten human existence. The insecurity challenges in some parts of Africa have assumed a formidable dimension that requires a multi-stakeholder approach to resolve. Meanwhile, good governance has proved to be a virile mechanism to address insecurity and ameliorate conditions that threaten human existence. It is a major driving force towards peace, security, and sustainable development in any country of the world that has experienced or still experiencing such development. This study argues that a stable and peaceful Africa is a mirage in the face of insecurity that is prevalent in some parts of Africa and that good governance is the major antidote to address the issue of insecurity. This study employs content analysis as a source of data collection and engages descriptive research design in its analysis.