Beginning on Sunday 01 July 2007, the African Union is holding a 3-day summit in Accra, Ghana, where the primary issues of discussion will be the genocide in Darfur (notably absent is the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir) and African unity. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has called for a United States of Africa, underscored by the warning that “Africa must unite or die.” This call, although noble and warranted, brings to my mind the words to a popular song: “to dream the impossible dream….”
Back in the day, as I was going through university and my revolutionary spirit was awakening, I looked upon Gaddafi as somewhat of a hero as he was utilizing his oil money to support revolutionary movements against capitalist imperialism and domination around the world. Back then he also called for a single African continental government, and separately, the unification of all Arab states into one nation. However, he became somewhat of a pariah with the world, and with me also I must admit, after his government was implicated in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988. He has largely renounced his Pan-Arabian vision but once again is calling for the 53 member states of the African Union to embrace the idea of a single African government, a common foreign policy, a single currency and a 2 million strong armed forces. His rational is that it will allow Africa as a whole, to be in a better position to compete in the globalized economy and negotiate on an equal footing with a united Europe, U.S.A., Japan and China. AND he is right!
This dream of a united Africa began over 50 years ago with the late Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah and the late Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere. A move towards bringing this dream into reality started with the formation of the Organization of African Unity in 1963 and the African Economic Community in 1981. The African Union, an amalgamation of these two entities, was created in 2001. However the continued progression to a single African continental government will never occur I believe due to 3 main factors: entrenched tribalism, corrupt and despotic governments and the neo-colonial control of African economic resources.
Tribalism has been the cause of many conflicts and atrocities, as well as the continued perpetuation of certain negative attitudes, practices and beliefs which are “anchors” preventing African progress. But there are also many positive attributes within the variety of African tribal/cultural heritages, vales and mores that can be combined and utilized as a foundation in creating a so-called common “African Ideology” (for want of a better descriptor).
Efficient, effective and honest government structures are extremely lacking all over the African continent and it is sorely needed. I am not one who believes that constitutional and/or parliamentary democracy is the necessary or obvious cure for the problems associated with African statehood. It appears to me that most African populations base their vote more along tribal lines (those that even hold an election), elections are rigged to some extent, and those who get voted in are more concerned about lining their pockets and a select few of their tribal brethren and supporters, than with what is best for the national interest. Now African states are certainly not alone in this behavior, but it’s negative effects seems to carry a more serious, if not fatal outcome for the general population. What I believe is needed is strong and stable national governments, benevolent dictatorships if needs be, in partnership with regional and tribal governments, to set the foundations for a ”capable” unified continental state.
African economies and natural resources are still under the control of colonial masters, old and new. Multinational corporations from europeans countries, the U.S.A., Canada, plus increased trade with China, Iran and Russia, continue the “rape” Africa of it’s riches, with little benefit or value added to the continent as a whole. Also, the World Bank and IMF primarily establish or have an inordinate amount of influence on the economic policies of African countries, not to forget that some countries even depend on direct foreign aid for their national budgets. Without control of their natural resources, and the ability to develop and set economic objectives, strategies and policies for their own benefit, the dream of a united African political system is certainly an “impossible dream”.
Although I don’t see the 53 member states of the African Union forming a single continental government anytime soon, I do think it is feasible for smaller coalitions to be successful in forming single economic units, which could be the basis for a future “united” political structures. Smaller scale “African Economic Communities”, consisting of about 6-10 countries, with the objectives of creating an economic and monetary union through free (and fair) trade policies, central banking system, a common currency and passport. It needs to be comprised of countries that have some semblance and/or commitment to stable and efficient government, that shares borders and is willing to subvert individual and/or national short term benefits for what is best in the long term interest of the union…. with a focus towards a united government.
One does not need to completely “re-invent the wheel” in this process. Most, if not all of the principles of The Constitutive Act of the African Union, can be used as a guideline and/or ideological framework from which these smaller coalitions of African states can be established, including the recognized important role of the African Diaspora.
Good idea! Nkrumah wrote a book on the topic, Africa Must Unite. But really will this ever happen? Europe is not united. They fought two bloody wars and while they do (at least some) have a single currency they are far from being united. The United Kingdom still retains the Pound and France rejects Nato. I just completed Ty Sweet Enemy on the relationship between France and England for the last 300 years. No love lost here! Nevertheless, a unified Africa is a good thought!
Asa — this is a very interesting topic you brought up. In fact, in 2010, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda are forming the East African Community for sure and there will be an East African passport issued. I would love to see a day when all of Africa united in true Pan-African spirit. I think Ghana and some other West African states have an economic ring and I do remember that Senegal and the Gambia formed in the 80s I think to make “Senegambia”. With a proven track record of African nations joining forces, could the whole continent get there?
Asa
Thank you for this article. I was pleased to see the news of this momentous effort and regardless of the difficulties they will face there needs to be a united voice of encouragement to that cause. As your article hopefully will do the same.
This is not meant as a critique but I vaguely remember that the words United Africa were first uttered by Marcus Garvey
• 1924 – A Jamaican-born Pan-African activist, Marcus Garvey, is credited with first using the term “United States of Africa”.
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Great Post! A United States of Africa. I’m with it. I love the idea. Let’s hope that African nations can come together and have continue conversation about this idea. It is as timely as bloggers of African descent coming together.
Howard: A unified Africa is a “great” thought… but I don’t see it happening on a continental basis.
Aulelia: I didn’t know about the coming formation of the E.A.C. This is exactly the type of small coalition that I believe has more of a chance for success. Ghana and a number of other West african countries formed an economic union (ECOWAS). If I am not mistaken, I believe these countries sent in a coalition armed force into Liberia and Sierra Leone to stop the civil wars there. Senegambia is an interesting story. It was certainly a “revolutionary” union at the time, especially because it made a lot of sense! Unfortunately internal disagreements and international pressures led to it’s dissolution.
Winslie: Marcus Garvey was indeed an influential and driving force in the Pan-African movement. He inspired many African leaders like Nkrumah, Nyerere and Toure, who envisioned a united African continent. The “Black Star” on the Ghanaian national flag emplifies his significance. His organizaion UNIA also had many chapters in West african countries.
“It is as timely as bloggers of African descent coming together.”
AAPP: you must have been reading my mind. I was thinking the same thing as I was writing this post. The benefits and the challenges associated with both of this endeavours. That is why I advocate the idea of smaller coalitions.
Asa: Like you said, small coalitions have a better chance of success. Can you imagine all the African heads of state agreeing? Jean Bemba in Congo wants to get rid of Kabila so if there is internal strife in one country, it could seep into trying to create an African Union. I do think one major thing that hinders the possibility of a United States of Africa is the arrogance and power complexes that some African leaders have.
Asa, thank you for this article. I found it educational. Please write more on this topic from time to time!
I have to admit that I’m not feeling very optimistic right now about all this African Union/United States of Africa business.
I’m disheartened that our leaders have refused to take a firm position with regard to what’s going on in Zimbabwe and Sudan in particular. It doesn’t augur well at all for the future of a United Africa.
Firstly, I must say it is great to see fellow bloggers engaging in the discussions that will truly effect the political context of the future Africa. As a Tanzanian and an activist, I have great admiration for our Former President Mwalimu Nyerere. He laid the foundation for the relative peace we have in the country today. Nyerere was also, as you stated, instrumental in advocating a united Africa. He and Nkurumah, and to an extent Toure were largely responsible for re activating the Pan African Debate.
However, that said, Tanzania and Africa as a whole have moved a long way from the unity-filled thoughts of yesteryear. The East African Community (EAC) which is now being fast tracked as aulelia mentioned is not as grand in practice as it is in theory. Although the East African leaders are pushing to ensure that the community will be established, this is largely based on selfish motive. Kenya knows that they will be able to encroach on Tanzanian and Ugandan jobs as they have more skilled labor. The free trading bloc will benefit the countries which are either rich in resources or manufacturing ability. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as the countries in East Africa which feel they are unable to compete will have to adapt and likewise fast-track their progress in terms of education and commercial production.
The difficulty arises when one examines the reality on the ground. The majority of the Tanzanian people do not have concrete information on what the EAC will entail, and those that do are skeptical about its potential for success and the the possibility of negative effect on the country. Just as the initial EAC fell to pieces when Kenyatta went on an opposite road from Nyerere of capitalism to african socialism, a rift grew. This was the same time Idi Amin Dada came into power, and shortly after Tanzania decided to invade the country to depose the despotic leader.
So the reality behind African unity is much more complex for anyone to be able to hold a stance one way or another. Although it is ideally what Africa needs, it is not as easy to be put into practice. As asa stated, there is immense tribal conflict in most of Africa, and where it is not conflict it is just a dislike, in fact, apart from Tanzania, (which has over 200 tribes) I don’t think there is any African country which has not suffered negatively from tribal tension.
The past, in which Nyerere was hailed as a hero is also starting to fade. It is so painful and disappointing to hear my fellow countrymen saying that Nyerere is the cause of the problems they face today. It is unfortunate that these people are unable to grasp the political and cultural context in which Nyerere made his decisions, and how beneficial they actually were to the country. Nyerere, was also humble enough to know that, when the political context changed, he had to step down and admit his failure and inability to persist with his current political ideology. The downfall of Ujamaa, was in fact brought about by external factors, the chief being: The Cold war (which Tanzania tried to stay out of), The oil crisis of the 70′s, The crash in the price of coffee and sisal and The Uganda problem.
So as you can see, the ideal of a united Africa, or even in smaller terms a united East Africa is minimal, at least in the current continental framework.
The ideals of Nyerere, Nkrumah, and Toure, have been replaced with the mimicking of western pop culture. The African heroes of today are no longer our homegrown advocates for peace, but rather the violence-promoting music figures of urban America.
Think of it, 50 cent is the new Mandela!!
The only real prospect of having a united Africa is actually dependant on a complete cultural intrusion by the West and its proxy’s. It has already started, and will persist unless we speak up. Once the African culture has been dilluted and disbanded for the more hip western culture, we will have the prospect of a united africa. With one mind, one thought and no room for alternative ideas, a united Africa will flourish. Unless we do something about it.
Our leaders are horrible, and do not have anyone’s interest at heart except their own and those of their cronies. Even if it is unconciously, our leaders are destroying our continent.
On that note, I would just like to give you the update, at the end of the AU summit recently held, the African leaders agreed to shelf the United African Government indefinitely.
Where do we go from here?
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Juma – Your comment was interesting on many levels. I do think though in an East African context, Tanzania needs Kenya and frankly Uganda needs Kenya too. Tanzania + Uganda’s economy is weaker than Kenya’s and I think forming an alliance with Kenya is the way forward. Tanzania is massive and there is a possibility of an exodus of Kenyan people to TZ but then again for what? All the jobs are on the coast and many companies are foreign thus meaning that they employ their own nationals first. If Tanzanians can barely get jobs, would Kenyans infiltrate?
Juma said “The only real prospect of having a united Africa is actually dependant on a complete cultural intrusion by the West and its proxy’s. It has already started, and will persist unless we speak up. Once the African culture has been dilluted and disbanded for the more hip western culture, we will have the prospect of a united africa.”
–> I slightly agree in that Africa is pimped by the West<strong> (has anyone seen those TERRIBLE vanity fair covers?) </strong>and the general public only gives a hoo-ha about the continent when angelina jolie is running around with a halo. However, I do think that Africa can be united without the West. This means we need to have more colonial discourse and banish tribalism for sure. I am a Tanzanian and African first and my tribal identity as a Haya is seconday. I know there are many inter-tribal marriages in Africa. I hope to see more of them so that we can finally become nations and not tribes within nations.
Auleila, I hope Sudan joins them! It’s most likely for South Sudan to join them actually, not the whole country.
It’s a greaaaat idea!
Aulelia, thanks for your response to my comment. Like I said in my earlier post, the issue is much more complex than I can pretend to understand. However engaging in the debate is what is important.
In terms of having more potent colonial discourse, I think this a a dilemma of sorts. I feel that much of the criticism of political African thought is due to what the West likes to call ‘Africa’s colonial hangover’ and in order to be taken seriously on the global playing field we need to find a fine balance between valid imperialistic concerns and pragmatic approaches to development.
I really am stuck on this issue. I’d love to hear more of your views.
“…elections are rigged to some extent, and those who get voted in are more concerned about lining their pockets and a select few of their tribal brethren and supporters, than with what is best for the national interest.”
For a minute there I thought you were talking about U.S. elections!
Thanks for this article. It certainly is a worthy ideal. Your concept of having smaller alliances is well taken. My prayer is that more Africans in America will take up this topic and begin building bridges back “Home” – economically, politically, and otherwise. Though some would argue that Africans in America have lost their minds (ref: The Mis-Education Of The Negro, Woodson) without question we have the means to begin this re-unification process. Prayerfully, more of us will shake the shackles from our psyches and get to work.
Is the United States of Africa something that I will see in my lifetime? Only God knows, but it is certainly a worthy mission to devote one’s life to.
I have only one point to make and it is this:An armed alliance of Pan Africans must take the continent. If Africans must die let it be for a future when no African will raise his hand against another and no neocolonialist will set foot on african soil. A pro African revolution by any means neccessary. If weapons and tactics are scarce I think African American Military and like thinking Angolan military or even cuban or west indian warriors could put together a force and do as the Zionists did and take what you need. Atleast we will take Africa for Africans. South of the Sahara as far north as Sadan/Ethiopia as far south as the cape. Any one that is serious should post reply.
It is safe to say that respect for the principle of separation of powers is deeply ingrained in every American. The nation subscribes to the original premise of the framers of the Constitution that the way to safeguard against tyranny is to separate the powers of government among three branches so that each branch checks the other two. Even when this system thwarts the public will and paralyzes the processes of government, Americans have rallied to its defense. This has worked best to safeguard peace in America more than anywhere else in the world. Considering the fact that America as it stands is a conglomeration of 50 federated states, just three states short of the number of states that make up Africa, it stands to be tested whether such unison venture of running Africa by such principles as democracy, and separation of powers will not work in tilting Africa to the right direction. This stream of thought has triggered a lot of controversy contemporarily with Muammar Gaddafi garnering support in view of the venture.
The Cameroonian writer and activist, Mwalimu George Ngwane, argues that while the political and economic trajectories of African integration have been developed, the cultural component has not been explored,
“…this has undermined the quest for an African citizenship through a common language, a pan-African media organ, a revised and harmonized education system, and a return to the organic concept of co-existence and cooperation as it obtained before individualism and exclusion became our new mantra.”
George Ngwane in his rhetoric unambiguously articulates the lookouts for a successful erection of a united Africa. His pessimism is not abnormal in the event where one thinks him blind to the fact that Africa’s unity must start from somewhere. It is with this in mind that this dissertation asserts that the unification of Africa is a corner stone to the implementation of democratic principles such as respect for human rights, good governance practices, and rigid separation of powers which will establish a framework for the identification of the African, the institution of a language common to Africa, harmonization of the African educational system, and unison against avarice tendencies of African leaders amongst others.
i tink we should unite! if every rich black man america put all of their money together and stop hating on one another,we would not be stop.the only way to make a united states of africa is destroy those who are killing the continent and dream,even if they look like us! we should take back our resources in africa from those pig like europeans even if it means deaf! we are the poorest nation in the world and why is that? cause we just let strangers from other countries take our resources! in america and any white country they treat blacks (african amercan)like shit and we was in every war,we created more than a hundred inventions like the elevator just to let your no,and we never get any credit but niger,lazy,monkey and they use the media to hide their evil deeds.we must get the message to every rich black man in america and other countrys like france and brazil and the caribeans who are also black.we must stop spending our money on materials that have nothing to do with building our community and most of all uniting africa to the point when we can become a super power.the ones that cn be mayor help is 50 cent and jay z and that nigerian scientist who is the father of the internet.the only way we will prosper is that we learned to love one another,sacrifice yourself for your homeland;africa,become excellent inventers,investors,and a supreme army with a strong allie such as china cause i dont remember the china man having africans as slaves,assinating our leaders in america(martin luther king and others)creating the aids virus in the world health organization implanting the virus in africans so that we can beome extint,taking over our resources in africa,taking credit for our inventions,raping our women and children and much more.i want to go back to my home land and be apart of history,even if it means my life im ready to go back.I have excellent theories for africa.
This indeed is a very interesting issue, and am pleased with the sense of unity developing in Afrika. I think Afrikans are just realizing that the rest of the World is moving very fast and we are being left behind.
I believe that a United Afrika will happen though I dont know when. We must unite or the future will not forgive us. I will try and give a hypothetical scenario:
Imagine if The US and China went into war, and America decides that for strategic reasons The Coast of Kenya must be flattened to create landing space for their planes. I promise you, the UN can do nothing about it.
Why is this? Afrika have little or no value in the International scene to bring us on the bargaining table. A United Afrika would give us value. And as Kaddafi proposed, a 2 million man Army is not a force to joke with.
Afrika may have resources but we are far too behind to be able to pursue development under a competitive free market capitalism as segmented countries. If we do not unite will be reduced to poverty and drown ourselves in false hopes.
Anyways the above comments I have read(osi,Charles,Juma,Aulelia,asabagna,James,howard53545 etc)
Please lets be Optimistic
The Kala Nation could not agree more we need a United States of Africa.But one thing I dont trust those Arab countries in North Africa.They had the ability to unite with us 40 years ago so why now.It is because the Arab world is going down and they feel humiliated and subjegated by the West.So now as Africa is rising from the ashes everyone want to be an African now.I think only grass roots democratically elected states should have any say so on the new United States of Africa.
i couldn’t agree with you more. one of the conerstones that will propel africa would be adoption of servant leadership. with excellent training of our you to be critical thinkers and complex problem solvers. you will realize what african is really made off
our young need the skills neccessary to be great future leaders in otherwords
Starting with small coalitions sounds like a winner. If even four or five nations could get a common currency and solid agreements to control corruption, this would be monumental start.
The formation of United States of Africa happens to be a long way dream of impossibility, yet, it is all sacrificial hard work through Unity campaign programs to help shapen the attitudes of African People and intensive prayers that would get us there.
As a Unity Activist, i strongly believe in building a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination …. policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the BEST of living conditions they need and to live independently as full citizens in their various communities.
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The words ‘economy’ and ‘economics’ are mentioned in the article and comments but ‘technology’ is not.
But ‘compete’ and ‘competitive’ are there also.
Does Africa import technology? How much knowledge do African leaders and consumers have about technology? It is 39 years after the moon landing and American economists don’t talk about planned obsolescence going on in automobiles purchased by American consumers. Do most Americans really know that much about technology?
Depreciation is where technology and economics meet. Machines wear out and therefore depreciate. But one has to wonder if they are designed to wear out faster than necessary and if useless variations make them more expensive than necessary. GDP is nothing but cash flow. If I have to replace what should have lasted longer that increases GDP.
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Economists don’t compute and report the depreciation of all of the automobiles in the world. I am taking an economics course from an African instructor now. His excuse is that depreciation of consumer goods would be too difficult to track. But he is just repeating the definitions the White experts created.
Should we trust THEM???
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am so happy with this it sound change and I hope of change africa to better place for all africans and the world
Hey guys, am from the Caribbean and am i love the idea of african unity. Am doing it for my public speaking speech. Muammar Col Gaddafi mention that Caribbean islands should join and i would be trying to persuade my idea forward. This discussion has help me alot in putting my ideas and facts together to createa good a good background for my speech.
I am of the opinion that the Caribbean should join and as Marcus Garvey said we need to co-operate as we face similar challenges.
Many of my friends on campus are excited but the hopes are thin with the division in africa itself. I think that Muammar Col Gaddafi is revolutionary enough to encourage states to take in the idea.
Continue spreading the idea of unity and it may seem impossible now but we have the remember that those who were before us ensure that the climate we live in is relative free.
If everyone remebers, “Bob Marley” also followed Marcus Gavey many years later with a chant that “Africia Unite” – well who would have beleived that a short time later an African American with roots from Kenya would lead a country like the United States – the writing is now on the wall…Africa is the new frontier for chnage…Obama will provide the catalist and the glue to cause for “The United States of Africa”…this is his destiny and he is “the one”…watch fro Cuba and then just wait and watch for Africa!
Personally i think it is a great idea but Africa was stole from its resources back then. it will definetely be a sign of forgiveness. but we as Africans can stand on our own two feet and strive for the best. so, i say we really don’t need it at the time being.
A United Africa would be like a United America, or a United Asia, or a United Europe. It will be the dream of Karl Marx and the highest think tanks on the planet.
A United Africa will be united under the domination of the corporate think tanks, divided into regions, patrolled by the World Army of NATO, with micro-chipped citizens of the World Banking Institution of Brettan Woods II.
Ghadafi is a shill, then, if he is for a Pan Africa. This is a trap and a lie. To get people thinking Unity is the way. Just like the American Union and the Amero, which will have open borders to corporate elites only, but where you won’t be able to travel unless you have official justifications for doing so.
You’ll be watched 24-7 under total surveillance.
A United Africa is a lie, and is EXACTLY what the highest think tanks in Britain, such as the Royal Institute for International Affairs, the Bilderberg, Trilateral Commision, Club of Rome, and Committee of 300 were all talking about.
Don’t be fooled
Nelson Mandela is a member of the Knights of Malta, an agent put there to talk a good line about liberation, but suck everybody into the One World Government, just like all the other leaders.
Say NO to a One World Government!
Say NO to the North American Union and North American Superhighway!
Say NO to the African Union and Single African Currency!
OK, this is coming from Lord Malloch Brown of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, probably what is the highest think tank in Britain. We’re talking the Elite of the Elites here. I mean up close with the Commitee of 300 and the Club of Rome. If you want to talk about the absolute center of White Supremacy on the planet, this is about as close as it gets.
This is what Lord Malloch says:
“In truth as many have sensibly argued these are not the choices they are
posed as. Aid, trade and investment are all needed. They are mutually
dependent, and none must drive out the other. But I would pose a different
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Transcript: Lord Malloch-Brown 090609
challenge for Africa during this recession. Use the opportunity of the crisis to
speed up the process of regional integration: economically, in terms of trade
and infrastructure, politically in terms of institutions and the African Union, and
socially and culturally in terms of Africa’s impact on the world stage and its
sense of solidarity at home.”
You can look it up at: http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/research/africa/research_events/view/-/id/1192/
You see? He’s talking about “integration.” He’s talking about the African Union.
Coming from him, how can this be good?
the whole idea of a united states of africa does not work for me. gaddafi’s dream of a ‘state’ that can compete with the western world is great, but did he forget that Africa, as a continent, is way too large and way too poor for this to become a successful reality.
africa is a contient rich in cultures, religions, and languauges. how does he think that these different social groups would all-of-a-sudden want to be united? whos culture, religion, language will be more powerful, dominant than the other?… because of all this, can this be a sucessful reality?
Why are africans devided by religious, culturral and other lines of uniqueness?
Who cares what another believes, diversity is what makes a greatnation, it’s imopssible for any sucessful sociaty to all think, believe and act the same, it is the difference’s that would make a united africa so great, and the fact that you everyone is african by location is a huge plus.
Why would’nt anyone in africa want that? stop the polititions from stealing, stop outside countrie’s from stealing the resourses and learn to control your own land, stop letting every outside force and country, rape your land, rape your people and devide you people as to keep you from acomplishing anything and everything from bettering yourselves and establishing yourselves as a world power.
All the rest of the world see’s is africans killing african’s it’s embarrassing, and those of african decent don’t get treated with nearly as much respect and honor as other’s of other ethnicities.
You let the arabs also devide you, why? they are also black africans to the rest of the world, you enslave your own fellow african’s, why? africa as a whole is decade’s upon decade’s behind the rest of the world.
At one time the Arab’s in the middle east believed they were better than africa, but now that the U.S.A and the British have been beating them to a pulp in this war that still rages in the middle east, they now are starting to realise that they are just as much hated and hunted, (but for a reason) as they were and to a degree still do to the africans.
Africa is very very rich and still mostly untouched, you people need to get it together and unite and blacks and arabs all over the world will not be looked down upon as animals, and you will begin to build a strong base of unity and support and respect from around the world.