“After achieving independence, African countries pursued a de-colonization tied to the former metropole, resulting in lack of economic independence and industrialization. But today, multilateralism opens new possibilities to establish a true and own, African trajectory of development”, said Chris Matlhako, Deputy Secretary General of the South African Communist Party. “African development runs in cycles of approximately 60 years. The continent ...
This is Algeria or desert From the ancestors that camels carried for thousands of years, Love Wisdom My being is tormented Oh dates, you have no taste, Do you hear how the trampled sand cries out? Get up mom And woman walk And son run To the necessary salvation of meaning… Fazıl Hüsnü Dağlarca – 1961 The occupation and colonization ...
On October 8, the Africa-France summit was held in Montpellier at the initiative of President Emmanuel Macron. In difference to usual summits devoted to Africa, this time only the youth of the continent has participated in the gathering. There were no African presidents, and the event was symbolically led by Macron himself. Macron’s key idea during the summit was to ...
On October 17th 1961, more than 300 Algerians were murdered on the streets of the “world capital of culture” Paris, during a protest against the French occupation of Algeria. On that night, more than dozens of Algerians were thrown into the cold waters of the Seine River over the Saint Michel Bridge, a touristic landmark for couples today, with their ...
The Central African Republic (CAR) is a classic example of a country whose development has been stunted by French influence in Africa. When 150 years of French colonization of CAR (Central African Republic) ended, there was only one person with a doctoral degree when the country became independent in 1960. France has always had a tight control over the CAR. ...
A security crisis is unfolding in Mali, one of France’s former colonies in Africa. According to Anadolu news agency, five Malian soldiers were killed Sunday in an ambush by terrorists against a Malian army patrol at Manidjè in the commune of Kolongo (Macina Circle), in the center of the country. Ambushes and attacks with explosive devices happen all the time ...
For almost a century and a half France maintained a substantial colonial empire in Africa, stretching from the Maghreb through the Western and Central sub-Saharan regions. Though direct rule ended in the early 1960’s, French influence over its former possessions continued. Through political, economic, and cultural connections, France has attempted to maintain a hegemonic foothold in Francophone Africa, both to ...
Year after year, France suffers defeat in African regions. While still considering itself the rightful master of the continent, Paris cannot accept the fact of loosing control in various African countries. The methods have changed, but the main objectives – the exploitation of African resources and lands – remain the same. From Cameroon to Senegal, through Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, and ...
By Ali Rıza Taşdelen We can say that Turkey is expanding its diplomatic influence over Africa in recent years, increasing its trade volume and its infrastructure investments, and is gaining more and more military alliances in the region. This, of course, has not only put France, but also the United States, the EU and the entire Western world or the ...
By Erkin Feyyaz Eşli The UN Independent Expert on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), Marie-Therese Keita-Bocoum has expressed harsh criticism against the UN Mission in the country, MINUSCA (Mission multidimensionnelle intégrée des Nations unies pour la stabilisation en Centrafrique), in the last days. In spite of having been established in the country 7 years ago, ...
By Erkin Feyyaz Eşli The United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have jointly started to create a new zone of instability in Southern Libya. And it is certain that this new center of chaos will not only threaten the North Africa, but also the Eastern Mediterranean and even the entire Middle East. They are preparing new areas ...
By Erkin Feyyaz Eşli Chad’s President Idriss Deby has passed away, after being wounded in clashes on the frontline. This may change the balance of power in the Chad and the Sahel Zone profoundly. Idriss Deby had governed Chad for 30 years and had also won the most recent elections. The spokesperson of the Armed Forces of Chad, General Azim ...