Gamal Abdel Nasser, the second president of Egypt, died on this day in 1970. He is regarded as an anti-imperialist icon because he stood against Western imperialism and sought to build Pan-Arab unity after colonial powers pulled out of many of their holdings after World War II. Yet, on the streets of Cairo, Egyptians have mixed feelings about his legacy. Our Egyptian correspondent, Ahmed Ghoneim, complied a list of his successes and mistakes during Nasser's time as president of Egypt.
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WHEN CAIRO CALLED OUT AMERICA
Egypt’s iconic former president Gamal Abdel Nasser died on this day, September 28th, in 1970.
But fifty-three years on, he’s still remembered fondly across Africa and the Arab world for his principled stance against Western imperialism.
Famously, it saw him defiantly nationalise the Suez Canal. It was a pivotal moment in asserting his country’s sovereignty and put him in the crosshairs of the British and French. Nasser was also critical of so-called economic aid for African countries arguing it was an instrument to control and subjugate countries like Egypt. And he made the point loud and clear in this fiery speech in Cairo following a dispute with the US ambassador in the 1960s.
Nasser said a country’s independence was worth far more than any trade deal.
All these decades later, it’s hard to disagree.
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Egypt’s iconic former president Gamal Abdel Nasser died on this day, September 28th, in 1970.
But fifty-three years on, he’s still remembered fondly across Africa and the Arab world for his principled stance against Western imperialism.
Famously, it saw him defiantly nationalise the Suez Canal. It was a pivotal moment in asserting his country’s sovereignty and put him in the crosshairs of the British and French. Nasser was also critical of so-called economic aid for African countries arguing it was an instrument to control and subjugate countries like Egypt. And he made the point loud and clear in this fiery speech in Cairo following a dispute with the US ambassador in the 1960s.
Nasser said a country’s independence was worth far more than any trade deal.
All these decades later, it’s hard to disagree.
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FRANCE'S 'PONZI SCHEME' IN AFRICA
France has been exploiting and controlling its former African colonies, decades after granting political independence. The neocolonial relationship involves the installation of pliable leaders in former French colonies and less obvious tactics, such as forcing these states to use a currency that the Bank of France, the country's central bank, issues. In fact, the "CFA" in CFA franc originally stood for "French Colonies in Africa." In this video, political commentator @Rohrsteam explains how France uses the CFA franc currency to exploit 14 African countries.
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France has been exploiting and controlling its former African colonies, decades after granting political independence. The neocolonial relationship involves the installation of pliable leaders in former French colonies and less obvious tactics, such as forcing these states to use a currency that the Bank of France, the country's central bank, issues. In fact, the "CFA" in CFA franc originally stood for "French Colonies in Africa." In this video, political commentator @Rohrsteam explains how France uses the CFA franc currency to exploit 14 African countries.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Video Credit: Rohrstream
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KENYA SIGNS DEFENCE AGREEMENT WITH U.S
Kenya’s just signed a defence cooperation agreement with the United States. It will get US funding to send 1,000 police to Haiti in the Caribbean and will also get support fighting terrorism in East Africa. But is this good news? Haitians don’t seem to think so, and neither do human rights groups concerned by the track record of Kenyan police. While West African countries have been busy expelling imperialist forces, looks like President Ruto wants to embrace them. We fear this dalliance with the US may end badly for the East African nation.
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Kenya’s just signed a defence cooperation agreement with the United States. It will get US funding to send 1,000 police to Haiti in the Caribbean and will also get support fighting terrorism in East Africa. But is this good news? Haitians don’t seem to think so, and neither do human rights groups concerned by the track record of Kenyan police. While West African countries have been busy expelling imperialist forces, looks like President Ruto wants to embrace them. We fear this dalliance with the US may end badly for the East African nation.
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KENYA POLICE READY FOR HAITI DEPLOYMENT
Kenya's ready to lead a multinational force to Haiti once the United Nations passes a resolution backing the mission. Kenyan officers will also train local police in the Caribbean nation. The move would be funded—pending congressional approval—by the United States, which has signed a defence cooperation accord with Kenya. Stakeholders have voiced concerns over the deployment, citing a history of human rights abuses by the Kenyan Police Force in Kenya and UN occupation troops in Haiti. Haitians have stated clearly that they do not want foreign forces on their soil, having suffered from past interventions.
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Kenya's ready to lead a multinational force to Haiti once the United Nations passes a resolution backing the mission. Kenyan officers will also train local police in the Caribbean nation. The move would be funded—pending congressional approval—by the United States, which has signed a defence cooperation accord with Kenya. Stakeholders have voiced concerns over the deployment, citing a history of human rights abuses by the Kenyan Police Force in Kenya and UN occupation troops in Haiti. Haitians have stated clearly that they do not want foreign forces on their soil, having suffered from past interventions.
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SLAVERY REPARATIONS:
TIME TO PAY UP?
Caribbean nations are upping their demands for reparation payments for slavery.They’re sending formal letters to Britain’s Royal Family and are joined by similar calls from African leaders.
Ghana’s president made the case for compensation at the recent UN General Assembly. It’s a united front and there are signs it’s having an impact.
Of course we shouldn’t hold our breath, but is the mood changing in the West over the centuries-long atrocities they committed?
We take a look.
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TIME TO PAY UP?
Caribbean nations are upping their demands for reparation payments for slavery.They’re sending formal letters to Britain’s Royal Family and are joined by similar calls from African leaders.
Ghana’s president made the case for compensation at the recent UN General Assembly. It’s a united front and there are signs it’s having an impact.
Of course we shouldn’t hold our breath, but is the mood changing in the West over the centuries-long atrocities they committed?
We take a look.
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