The past four posts introduced the historical reasons
behind the territorial disputes in Africa. Indeed, we have made clear this is a
broad introduction and there are particular elements related only to each
individual difference. Yet, there is a constant issue: colonialism and
imperialism and the way in which the borders were delineated by powers outside Africa.
Arguably, despite we could assume good will at the time these borders were
agreed, it is a fact they were designed taken into account interests that may coincide
with those of the Africans but do not necessarily do.
Many explanations were given at the time (geography,
social development, economy, conflict amongst them). Nowadays, some of these
earlier explanations are still present. However, there is a clear message from
academia, politicians, activists and many others that the “reasons” behind the
partition were not that benign. So far, the last two posts included references
to documents that referred to natural resources in light of territorial
disputes in Africa. The next posts will introduce other components such as
people, forced migration, cultural imposition, assimilation (not inclusion),
arms trafficking, terrorism and environmental issues.
After introducing these key elements related to
territorial disputes in Africa at large, the posts will focus the attention on
some cases in particular to assess and evaluate their own components. Once we present
the larger background and the specific cases the posts will conclude by
exploring a way to solve them.
Posts about territorial disputes and Africa so far:
Jorge
Emilio Núñez
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@London1701
05th October 2018
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