Africa: Are imperialist interests behind the «Grand Concert for Democracy»?

The «Grand Concert for Democracy» organized by the association “Tournons La Page ( in English, Let’s turn the page) in Paris on the occasion of International Democracy Day is believed to have motivations to defend the interests of French imperialism.

The perception of democracy, as presented by the concept of this concert, would be used as an instrument of French imperialism.

Furthermore, some of the organizers are said to be beneficiaries of French government aid such as the Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and others.

This raises questions about the independence and neutrality of these individuals regarding the interests of the African people.

In Africa, it is observed that countries where heads of state remain in power for extended periods are the most stable.

The example of Togo attests to this. Togo is currently one of the most stable countries in the sub-region despite the regime’s lengthy tenure in power.

This stability is a result of the realities of African democracy. In contrast, so-called Western democratic countries are facing difficulties.

Senegal provides evidence of this with recent incidents that hinder the development and stability of the self-proclaimed “most democratic country in West Africa.”

The vigilance of the African diaspora towards such initiatives, particularly the “Grand Concert for Democracy,” must be heightened.

Manipulation and foreign influence on certain so-called democratic movements in Africa and the diaspora should be denounced.

The African diaspora must remain vigilant and ensure that initiatives claiming to promote democracy do not actually serve imperialist interests rather than those of the continent.

Neil Camara