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Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by Iwonsabi: 1:12am On Feb 10, 2020
Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African President who has taken over as the new chairman of the African Union, AU as promised to lead a revolution into infrastructure development across Africa, a challenge he said if realised would see an end to all manifestations of colonialism and imperialism on the continent.

On Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ramaphosa took over from Egypt’s Abdel Fatah El-Sisi for the one-year tenure, using his acceptance speech to rail against years of neglect that has rendered Africa a minor player in world trade and also a notorious dumping ground for substandard goods.

He said;

“The era of colonialism and imperialism under which Africa is a pit stop in the global assembly line has passed,”

He further expressed high expectations of the recently-adopted African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He said its implementation would mark the beginning of prosperity in the continent.

“We are a continent that is rich in natural resources but also in history, intellectual output, culture in its sense of humanity,” he said,

He added that his leadership will kickstart a process that would guarantee an “Africa connected through a vast network of roads and railways, enabling the free movement of goods, people and services.”

The 33rd Summit of the African Unio has been packed with discussions around urgent implementation of AfCFTA, a continent-wide trade treaty adopted in 2018. The treaty has been endorsed by 52 out of the 54 countries that constitute the union and legislative bodies of all the countries have already commenced ratification processes.

“The success of the AfCTA depends on infrastructure development,” Mr Ramaphosa said,

adding that a road would be constructed between Cape Town and Cairo as part of the agenda. A slew of “outstanding issues” around AfCFTA, especially on the definition of what constitutes an ‘African good or service’ would be finalised before the official commencement of the policy, he added.

"Women and youth would also play a major role in driving AfCFTA implementation due to their indispensable potentials for economic mobilit" Ramaphosa said.

“We have heard the calls of the women and the girls of Africa for liberation from the shackles of patriarchy, violence and economic exclusion,”

“Africa must drive a skills revolution and an Africa intelligence forum must be established to include those in the diaspora.”

This year’s AU summit, which has non-African leaders like Antonio Guterres and Canada’s Justin Trudeau in attendance, majorly focused on silencing the guns to foster economic development on the continent.


Source: https://wetinyouknow.com/colonialism-imperialism-is-over-in-africa-ramaphosa-says-as-he-takes-over-au

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Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by TeleboiZ005(m): 1:56am On Feb 10, 2020
It would have been better we have them still existing than having one man in Nigeria that calls himself the president Lol...
Can i say he is a definition of bad leadership, hardship, terrorism, dullardism, amnesia nd so on...
Thank you.
Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by Olominira(m): 4:04am On Feb 10, 2020
TeleboiZ005:
It would have been better we have them still existing than having one man in Nigeria that calls himself the president Lol...
Can i say he is a definition of bad leadership, hardship, terrorism, dullardism, amnesia nd so on...
Thank you.
You have no idea of what you are talking about....I would just ask you a question, how many universities do we have in 1960 when we got independent? How many do we have today?
Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by ChybuzzDD(m): 4:44am On Feb 10, 2020
Nothing was said about Islamic terrorism that has been ravaging most of the African countries, and has been a major bane to economic development. Instead, the emphasis was on colonialism and western imperialism, condemnation of Trump's Arab peace plan and Palestinian issues, just to please a few despotic jihadist muslim leaders amongst them. Is it colonialism that is still massacring out people and ravaging our communities with bombs and bullets? Is it colonialism that's responsible for the widespread kidnapping and human trafficking that are now common in our societies? Don't they recognize the menace widespread terrorism and these other evils aer posing to the development of the region? Don't they see the need for a firm and united front against these evils? Who will invest in countries where bombs are going off every minute of the day, and where security of lives and property is non-existent? What business do they have with the Palestinian people when most of the African communities are wallowing in years of injustice and human rights abuses and modern slavery? When you see our leaders, you'll immediately see why our continent is underdeveloped. Blockheads! Tufiakwa!

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Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by allthingsgood: 4:55am On Feb 10, 2020
TeleboiZ005:
It would have been better we have them still existing than having one man in Nigeria that calls himself the president Lol...
Can i say he is a definition of bad leadership, hardship, terrorism, dullardism, amnesia nd so on...
Thank you.

Do u see how ur brain is wired to be obsessed about buhari. Chai. Diaris God o. This ur wailing Diaris God oooooo
Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by Nobody: 5:00am On Feb 10, 2020
Take a bow, Mr. Ramaphosa. Nice one.
Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by TeleboiZ005(m): 5:26am On Feb 10, 2020
allthingsgood:


Do u see how ur brain is wired to be obsessed about buhari. Chai. Diaris God o. This ur wailing Diaris God oooooo
lol i just laugh wen i remember he is still my president...
Bros i no fit wail o
Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by TeleboiZ005(m): 5:28am On Feb 10, 2020
Olominira:

You have no idea of what you are talking about....I would just ask you a question, how many universities do we have in 1960 when we got independent? How many do we have today?
bros sir i didnt do history in sec. school. So ur question is not answerable.
Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by CTPlayer: 2:21pm On Feb 10, 2020
ChybuzzDD:
Nothing was said about Islamic terrorism that has been ravaging most of the African countries, and has been a major bane to economic development. Instead, the emphasis was on colonialism and western imperialism, condemnation of Trump's Arab peace plan and Palestinian issues, just to please a few despotic jihadist muslim leaders amongst them. Is it colonialism that is still massacring out people and ravaging our communities with bombs and bullets? Is it colonialism that's responsible for the widespread kidnapping and human trafficking that are now common in our societies? Don't they recognize the menace widespread terrorism and these other evils aer posing to the development of the region? Don't they see the need for a firm and united front against these evils? Who will invest in countries where bombs are going off every minute of the day, and where security of lives and property is non-existent? What business do they have with the Palestinian people when most of the African communities are wallowing in years of injustice and human rights abuses and modern slavery? When you see our leaders, you'll immediately see why our continent is underdeveloped. Blockheads! Tufiakwa!

Good post. Mass government corruption and terrorism are the 2 biggest issues. Did he say anything about China?
Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by DictatorZAR1: 2:59pm On Feb 10, 2020
ChybuzzDD:
Nothing was said about Islamic terrorism that has been ravaging most of the African countries, and has been a major bane to economic development. Instead, the emphasis was on colonialism and western imperialism, condemnation of Trump's Arab peace plan and Palestinian issues, just to please a few despotic jihadist muslim leaders amongst them. Is it colonialism that is still massacring out people and ravaging our communities with bombs and bullets? Is it colonialism that's responsible for the widespread kidnapping and human trafficking that are now common in our societies? Don't they recognize the menace widespread terrorism and these other evils aer posing to the development of the region? Don't they see the need for a firm and united front against these evils? Who will invest in countries where bombs are going off every minute of the day, and where security of lives and property is non-existent? What business do they have with the Palestinian people when most of the African communities are wallowing in years of injustice and human rights abuses and modern slavery? When you see our leaders, you'll immediately see why our continent is underdeveloped. Blockheads! Tufiakwa!
Re: Colonialism, Imperialism Is Over In Africa - Ramaphosa Says As He Takes Over AU by DictatorZAR1: 3:06pm On Feb 10, 2020
ChybuzzDD:
Nothing was said about Islamic terrorism that has been ravaging most of the African countries, and has been a major bane to economic development. Instead, the emphasis was on colonialism and western imperialism, condemnation of Trump's Arab peace plan and Palestinian issues, just to please a few despotic jihadist muslim leaders amongst them. Is it colonialism that is still massacring out people and ravaging our communities with bombs and bullets? Is it colonialism that's responsible for the widespread kidnapping and human trafficking that are now common in our societies? Don't they recognize the menace widespread terrorism and these other evils aer posing to the development of the region? Don't they see the need for a firm and united front against these evils? Who will invest in countries where bombs are going off every minute of the day, and where security of lives and property is non-existent? What business do they have with the Palestinian people when most of the African communities are wallowing in years of injustice and human rights abuses and modern slavery? When you see our leaders, you'll immediately see why our continent is underdeveloped. Blockheads! Tufiakwa!

You can never tackle terrorism without addressing the issues of lack development and marginalization that leads to people joining terror groups. The best way to fight any terror group is with inclusive economic growth.

US policy is part of what drives terrorism in Africa including the fact that if you keep africa in perpetual instability then its easier for others to exploit its resources.

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