This paper argues, inter alia, that on the occasion of commemorating the 70th anniversary of China’s development, it is important to take a fresh and new look at the developments within, those relating to, and those external to Africa, in order to contextualize how some of the developments in Africa could either prevent or accelerate a forward march towards the genuine construction of a “shared future for mankind.” The paper posits that in confronting the reality facing the continent, a dialogue of openness, a spirit of co-operation, and the willingness to engage Africa fairly, is an important constitutive element for building a “community with a shared future for Mankind”.