Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences (2012) Vol 5, No 1, 53-73 53 Africa and the Millennium Development Goals: Constraints and Possibilities Michael B. Aleyomi Department of Political Science and International Relations Landmark University, P.M.B. 1001, Omu-Aran, Kwara State aleyomimike@yahoo.com +2348032415666 Joseph O. IseOlorunkanmi Department of Political Science and International Relations Landmark University, P.M.B. 1001, Omu-Aran, Kwara State Abstract: One of the strategies to overcome the poverty-prone world and other socio-political decadence was the declaration of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through global partnership for development in the entire world and in particular, the developing countries which Africa region cannot be exempted. Government at different countries has introduced various policies to achieve MDGs in their respective countries. It is however worrisome to note that, progress of attaining the MDGs targets in Africa most especially Sub-Saharan regions, despite different measures still remains in doldrums. It is imperative, therefore, to measure the progress so far in Africa region toward achieving the MDGs project. The paper focuses on the perceived hindrances to the actualization of the MDGs targets in Africa. To accelerate the snail’s pace of progress in attaining the MDGs project in Africa come 2015, the paper underscores the need for Africa governments, to intensify more proactive ways of achieving MDGs goals. More so, the paper advocates for Human Rights as the basis for achieving the MDGs. It suggests that people at the grassroots should be adequately informed to secure their support and participation for sustainable development. Key words: Poverty, MDGs, Sustainable Development, Sub-Saharan Regions, Africa