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An American Settlement in West Africa

SANKOFIA

Sankofia is an American settlement in Africa, built to American standards, where Americans can retire, live or vacation and stay fully American. It is our master plan, and we are working hard to make it happen.

Built by Americans, for Americans. A place to retire, live or vacation abroad without giving up who you are.

American standards • Keep your U.S. citizenship • Homes and business on the West African coast

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Go Back & Fetch What Was Lost

Sankofa means looking back to move forward. For us, it means Americans building something lasting abroad, together.

Local Self-Administration

Our goal is a charter zone under a long-term lease, run to American standards, with its own local administration, courts and services. We are seeking these terms with host nations. The host nation keeps full sovereignty.

Economic Independence

We are seeking partners in U.S. development finance, private investment and banking. We believe in our plan and are working hard to make it happen.

A Place to Stay American

Homes, schools, clinics and services built to American standards. You keep your U.S. citizenship and your American way of life, whether you retire, live or vacation here.

Governance Model

Strong founding leadership with built-in checks, balances, and a clear path to elected self-rule.

Founding Era

  • • 40 Acre Trust serves as perpetual guardian of the Charter.
  • • Planned: Founder leads as Head of the Founding Administration to ensure the vision is protected while institutions are built.
  • • Planned: A Zone Authority manages day-to-day administration, utilities, courts, and finance.
  • • Planned: Parliament is established early to provide legislative oversight and advice.

Transition to Self-Rule

  • • Goal: a fixed timetable for moving to a government elected by Sankofia's American residents.
  • • Independent judiciary and international arbitration (ICSID) protect both Sankofia and the host nation.
  • • No personal monarchy or permanent personal rule, continuity without creating a fiefdom.
  • • Host nation always retains defense and foreign affairs.

Citizenship & Eligibility

Sankofia is built for Americans. You stay American here.

Dual

Citizenship

We are working toward a Sankofia residency that adds to your U.S. citizenship and never replaces it.

Priority

Pioneer Skills

Early land titles and professional posts prioritized for engineers, medical professionals, builders, farmers, educators, and tradespeople.

Partners

Host Nationals

Never displaced. Full partners through shared infrastructure, employment, training, and a dedicated Host Community Fund.

Founding Charter & Constitution

We are working toward a charter agreement with a host nation. The goal is local self-administration, fair courts and clear business rules, while the host keeps its sovereignty, defense and foreign affairs. Nothing has been signed yet.

Principles We Are Seeking

  • A long-term land lease we hope to secure
  • 40 Acre Trust as perpetual guardian of the founding vision
  • Founder-led transitional administration with fixed sunset clauses
  • Early establishment of Parliament for checks and balances
  • A path to an elected government chosen by Sankofia's American residents
  • Keep your U.S. citizenship, with no displacement of host communities
  • Transparent finance and resource-for-infrastructure model

Full constitutional text is currently in final drafting and will be published here upon completion of legal review.

Host Nation Partnership

We are talking with several West African nations about hosting Sankofia. No agreement has been signed yet.

The Gambia

Compact coastal charter zone • Strong diaspora links

Sierra Leone

Ancestry citizenship programs • Cultural alignment

Senegal

Stable ECOWAS anchor • Large coastal land availability

Guinea-Bissau

Long-range expansion • Cacheu region potential

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Office of the Founder

Patrick Gillum • Founder & Trustee

Web: 40atc.40acretrust.com

“Forward in Wisdom, Rising in Strength”