Africa / The silence of the African Union: The awakening of resistance and the quest for African sovereignty

Human psychology has its limits when it comes to tolerance of suffering and deprivation. Over time, the accumulation of humiliation, slavery and deprivation of freedom always finds a way of expressing itself, because grief has the power to break through all forms of censorship, thus liberating individuals and societies.When certain African leaders oppress their people, as in the case of Senegal, by committing electoral fraud to defend the interests of France on their territory, the African Union often remains silent, ignoring the calls of the people. Nevertheless, this silence, whether tacit or manifest, on the part of the African Union towards such regimes, unleashes the internal resistance of the people.

In the absence of respected laws and principles, specific situations give rise to unique reactions, driven by the will of the people. The sanctions imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea and recently Niger have never broken the solidarity of the people in their quest for self-defence.

Some African countries, such as Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, have chosen to leave the African Union because of political differences over the years, without suffering isolation. It is important to note that the attempt to replicate the European Union model in Africa, without respecting African values, has undermined the credibility of the African Union. Expensive summits do not serve the interests of the people, but rather those of imperialism.

Leaders who come to power through armed rebellion or contested elections make the African Union their instrument, which undermines its credibility. In countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea and Niger, the people have regained control of their destiny, with the support of enlightened militaries, for a new era of governance in Africa and for Africa.

Rasmata TRAORE