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21 century m'zu ŋ u ‘neo-colonialism’
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Control through Dependency
"A State in the grip of neo-colonialism is not master of its own destiny. It is this factor
which makes neo-colonialism such a serious threat to world peace."
Kwame Nkrumah 35
"Africa is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism. Her earth is rich, yet
the products that come from above and below the soil continue to enrich, not Africans
predominantly, but groups and individuals who operate to Africa's impoverishment."
Kwame Nkrumah
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"Decisions made in Washington are more important to us than those made here in Dar
es-Salaam. So, maybe my people should be allowed to vote in American presidential
elections."
Julius Nyerere 125
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“The result of neo-colonialism is that foreign capital is used for the exploitation rather
than for the development of the less developed parts of the world. Investment under neo-
colonialism increases rather than decreases the gap between the rich and poor countries
of the world.”
Kwame Nkrumah
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A 21st Century m'zungu Scramble for Africa ?
Are we witnessing a 'new scramble for Africa'?
Superpowers are once again competing for influence in Africa. It's time for the continent to
reclaim its sovereignty.
Superpowers like the US, China and Russia, as well as some key European countries, and less
powerful nations like Japan, India and Brazil are currently active in Africa. Some energy-rich
Gulf countries are also racing to consolidate their investments on the continent, as they seek to
expand their economies beyond oil and gas sectors.
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Foreign military presence is also growing on the continent under the guise of counterterrorism
efforts. Djibouti has agreed to host American naval and drone bases that conduct operations in
the Horn of Africa and beyond. Many other nations have also established military bases in the
country, including France – the former colonial power – Italy and Japan. The French military
