The issue of the E.U sending troops to Africa,brings about a reminiscence of the era of colonialism.These neo-colonialists are gradually infiltrating our continent again under the guise of bringing peace,which we can bring about ourselves.Remember,it was peace they said they brought,that later turned into the eslavement of the black man.Much of Africas modern problems of poverty and conflict are the ongoing legacy of European predation on the continent.Now with renewed swagger,the Europeans are returning in force,under the guise of humanitarianism.In truth,as we shall see,this guise is not new.The same condescending words and latent racism of earlier times are simply being recycled in the modern era.We shouldnt forget that the violence,instability and poverty in the Central African Republic is a result of decades of neo-colonial meddling in the affairs of that country since it gained independence from france in 1960.Moreover,the sectarian clashes in the country only erupted after france dispatched its troops to the country on december 2.It is french military intervention-despite acquiring a UN security authorization-that has precipitated and exacerbated the bloodshed and suffering.The real motive for the french invasion of Central Africa has nothing to do with protecting human rights and everything to do with protecting commercial interests in its fomer colony-in particular a major new uranium minning operation set to commence full production next year at a cost of $200 million
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:25:54 +0000
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