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The struggle for independence

“Vade Retro domum” - “Nolo Relinquere”

The African soldier soon discovered the weaknesses and the strength of the European,
who up to that time had been regarded by the majority of Africans as a superman. In fact,

the warrant and noncommissioned African officers were instructing European volunteers
in the technique of modern warfare. It was becoming evident that the European did not
know everything. The returning porters and soldiers spread the new views of the white

man; and much of the self-confidence and assertiveness that the Africans in Kenya
displayed in the 1920s had a lot to do with this new knowledge.

He also points out that, significantly, several African political leaders in Kenya had either

fought or served in the East African campaign. In Guinea, the return of the anciens
combattants heralded strikes, riots in the demobilization camps and attacks on the

authority of chiefs. "

"The First World War and Its Consequences in Africa." 98
UNESCO, (October 2018)

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Eurafrica and Eurafrique

The Untold History of European Integration and Colonialism

" In order to think theoretically about our global age, it is important to understand how
the global has been conceived historically. 'Eurafrica' was an intellectual endeavor and

political project that from the 1920s saw Europe's future survival - its continued role in
history - as completely bound up with Europe's successful merger with Africa. In its time,
the concept of Eurafrica was tremendously influential in the process of European

integration.

Today the project is largely forgotten, yet the idea continues to influence EU policy
towards its African 'partner'. "

"Eurafrica: The untold History of European Integration and Colonialism" 99
Peo Hansen and Stefan Jonsson, (London, Bloomsbury, 2014)
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Eurafrica as a Pan-European vehicle for Central European colonialism (1923-1939)

" For Pan-Europeans, Eurafrica was a multi-faceted entity, justified on multiple grounds. It
promised to rationalise resources and trade in such a way that Europe would gain access

to raw materials, and Africa would gain access to a market by which it might profit from
these riches.

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