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not only of power politics among African States and the regions,
but can also create conditions which will enable the imperialists
and neo-colonialists to fish in such troubled waters. Indeed, such
federations may even find objection to the notion of African
unity. We must look at the problem from the point of view of its
practical and immediate objectives. For example, whereas it
may be inexpedient geographically and otherwise for G hana to
join an East African Federation, there would be no difficulty
for Tanganyika, let us say, joining a political union of Africa.
We must endeavour to eradicate quickly the forces that have
kept us apart. The best means of doing so is to begin to create a
larger and all-embracing loyalty which will hold Africa together
as a united people with one government and one destiny.