Comments on: DISCUSSION: Is President Gadaffi’s “United States of Africa” a pipedream or simply a matter of time?

By: Temnu t Asahchop

Temnu t Asahchop — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:31:50 +0000

Africa remaians the most marginalise continent on earth not becuase we dont have but because we are so much exploited and we are doctrine to believe that is only what comes fom the wwest that is good.

President Gadaffi is absolutely right but a road map as to be implimented and acted upon,first not by considering success but by working to avoid failure which will eventually direct success.
This abvious because most African presidents are no dought instructed by thier western allies promising to support them to remain in power bye every possible means and if care is not taken this western allies will always fight to destroy the unity of africa through this greedy African head of states.

Such a road map like.
-Common a currency in africa.
-Free movement in Africa.
-Scholarships for students to study within Africa and get to know other parts of Africa.
-Free tarde within African.
-Most importantly Africans transforming most of her primary prodcuts.

Though on the other hand we are in aglobal village and need the west but in acooperative and mutualistic manner such that both and Africa and the west will benefit equally.
Hence the unification of Africa should not be aradical means of eliminating african relationship with the rest of the World but should take into consideration globalisation then in no tile africa will emerge as a leading power.

AFRICA UNITY IS A MUST IF WE WANT TO PROGRESS.

By: limbepikin

limbepikin — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:27:57 +0000

The idea of a united Africa is not a pipe dream; look at Europe. Everything has a starting point. Late Nkwame Nkruma had that idea in mind and was assasinated,the Libyan guy had thesame idea but his homeland was bombed, because they said that he was a terrorist. The idea is as possible as the sun rising from the east. But how badly do we want it? Believe it or not, our continent is the richest amongst the rest; from food,to all kinds of raw materials.Africa is not a poor continent,if it was not for greed, and corruption, we would have been the most powerful in the world…..a suivre!

By: the real thang

the real thang — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:10:18 +0000

I agree with Balimba and Msakereth. But I’m in favor with a united Africa. Greed is our main barrier not culture. Most countries in Africa are about the sizes of california or Texas. We are always going to be behind if we stay divided. Africa is a contentinent rich in culture and raw materials. I am tired of seeing our doctors and lawyers leave. Who is will take care of us and uphold the law. I am tired of seeing the young and educated leave. Who will secure the future when they do. I am tired of living under the pretense of democracy while we are truly governened by dictatorship. I am tired of seeing my fellow Africans, young and old walking the streets barefooted with no food to eat or place to stay. It’s so bad that we’re at a point where we can’t even afford asprin to get rid of a headache. I am tired of struggles in Darfur, Liberia, Malabo, Ethiopia just to name a few. If one cannot have peace at his or her’s own home, where else in the world can it be found. I think It’s time for us to start makning Africa the home we all dream of. A United Africa is what we need.

By: msakereth

msakereth — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:19:59 +0000

Sorry guys I know my post was long but to conclude.
It can be done but not without there being some substantial changes in the politcal system and mental state of our leaders.
Do I want it? No.
What does having a United states of Africa hope to achieve that cannot be executed under the current organization AU?

By: msakereth

msakereth — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:56:35 +0000

Wow I’m surprised to see more people agreeing with an african union. United in what sense? Only in currency such as the european union? or more than that.Have you guys thought about the corrupt minds of most african leaders? We should not be creating more powerful positions to feed that nasty behaviour. How much power will the Union as an entity have over each individual country? Because if they don’t have any power then the organization will become like the UN which sometimes can do nothing but sit and watch violence occur.
Now let’s talk about diversity. Africa is not like the United states of America…which are all just states under one country…you are talking about over 50 different COUNTRIES…with different cultures, languages and believes that affect how laws are created in each one. How will those differences be reconciled? I can imagine sitting in such a meeting. There is more similarities in the countries in the european union than there are between african nations. And how many countries are in the EU? surely not 50?
Then there is the economic and social difference. Some countries are doing really well for themselves while some have been in constant tribal wars since their independence from the colonizers. How do you guage what each country should bring to the table.
Before anyone starts even “thinking” about this union, each country has to clean up some of their obvious baggage. Like those in war or dictators who are killing their own people. It’s not even funny. If the union is to look out for the good of all africans…how can you go into a union with countries that have that going on? I don’t see a dictator willingly agreeing to join a union if he will be loosing is dictatorship rights.
Currency..some african countries currencies are just BAD….like 1000 to 1euro or USD and some are really good like ghana and SA. So are we going to have one currency? and if its weaker than say what an individual country’ currency, then why should they join?

By: Raymond

Raymond — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:50:20 +0000

Gaddafi is right, action, action, action! Time will simply be the witness of the results.

By: Raymond

Raymond — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:45:09 +0000

I believe in United Africa. “Yes we can” lets have “The audacity to Hope”.
1 year or 300 years. The first step is the hardest. When it happens, it happens. Time is of no consequence.

By: Jet3

Jet3 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:10:11 +0000

Gadaffi is a thinking man. We should try his idea. Do nothing is not an option.

By: numvi

numvi — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:04:15 +0000

african mentality is not yet ripe for that for if a president in africa can rule for 25 years then,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

By: numvi

numvi — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:00:14 +0000

when I say it depends therefore greedyness, power mongering,dictatorship, corruption , tribalism, hatred,should be eliminated because withiot that it would not work . this vices cannot promote unity.