Is colonialism the fate of Africa? Potential Image of Africa as a Possible Objection

A consensus can be reached that colonialism is a theme in the historical image of Africa. In addition, the post-colonial approaches that African states were exposed to in the post-colonial period are also called neo-colonialism and affect the image of the living. Will Africa be subjected to approaches similar to colonialism in the future? Could there be an African objection to colonial approaches? The answer to these questions is hidden in the potential image of Africa. The main purpose of this study is to reveal the factors affecting the formation of Africa's potential image and the hidden powers of Africa for the future. In the study, within the framework of image theory, the appearance of Africa in terms of potential image, which is a component of the international image and consists of codes for the future, is discussed. The study claims that Africa's future potential is a challenge to post-colonial approaches. The study suggests that Africa’s potential image contains positive codes that include economic and social elements. The potential of the young population, which provides development opportunities for African states, is extremely important in terms of future global prosperity and possible labor shortages. There are vision studies aimed at positively affecting self-image in the continent. The minerals that future technologies will need are abundant in Africa. African states have great potential in terms of green hydrogen energy and natural gas reserves, which will increase in importance for the world in the future. African states can increase their international reputation with their potential power elements and change the behavior of states that exhibit traditional colonial approaches towards them.