The public lecture held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at TrustAfrica's premises was very successful. Moderated by renowned Pan-Africanist academic and politician Professor Abdoulaye Bathily, the conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss The State in Africa: How to Overcome Crises and Consolidate Democracy? The conference also addressed the issue of the resurgence of civil and military coups, the shrinking of civic space in a growing number of African countries and the role of leadership in Africa. The lecture was held on the sidelines of TrustAfrica's 32nd Board of Directors meeting and was part of the agenda of regular debates initiated by the Pan African Foundation.