cc WikimediaWith much of Africa facing an effective re-colonisation in the wake of the global financial crisis, William Gumede underlines the importance of ever increasing cooperation and trade between African countries. As forces to the east and west alike plunder the continent's mineral wealth, it remains the task of African countries themselves to develop a continental common market and political union based on sound democratic foundations, Gumede concludes.
The after-effects of the global financial crisis may lead to the re-colonisation of some African countries, with some likely to go bankrupt and others stripped of their assets by Western and Eastern powers. The signs of Africa’s re-colonisation are ominous and action is needed quickly; there is no time to dilly-dally, shout slogans or stay stuck in blaming imperialist forces – which are of course also responsible – without coming up with effective responses.
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