Introduction Confederation represents one of the remarkable transformations of the state. It has existed in West Africa before, exemplified by the Confederation of Senegambia between Senegal and The Gambia in 1981. However, it collapsed in 1989. This form of state has re-emerged with the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), raising
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Human rights are put to the test by wars
Introduction Africa is a continent marked by a considerable number of wars. These conflicts inevitably put human rights to the test. Human rights are rights inherent to the human person; this implies that every human being, by virtue of his humanity, is a holder of human rights. Unfortunately, we have
PROTECTING THE WORLD’S CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE
Introduction The cultural and natural heritage of States has a value that transcends their respective borders. They are universal in character. Examples include the natural monuments and mausoleums of Timbuktu. These assets require special protection to offset the damage they suffer. Under the auspices of UNESCO, the Convention Concerning the
THE DIFFICULT IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA
Introduction The notion of democracy is universally known through Abraham Lincoln’s famous quote, “government of the people, by the people and for the people”. The democratic process in Africa, from independence to the present day, has not been an easy ride. It has been marked by chronic instability, characterized by
The upheaval of African cultural values
Introduction Culture can be understood as the set of spiritual and material values which characterize a society or a social group. This being said, each society is particular in its culture. Unfortunately, it is clear that African culture has been, and still is, put to the test by other cultures.