McCain or Obama:No change in US Africa policy
04 November 2008 à 17h51
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On November 4th, Barack Obama could become the next president of the United States. In African diplomatic or intellectual circles, people are convinced that his African policy will be no different than that of his predecessors.
From South Africa to Sénégal, from Kenya to Côte d’Ivoire, Africans are fascinated by this election. For them, it’s a matter of the heart.
African people vote for Barack Obama. In some African capitals, action groups have formed to support candidate Barack Obama. Africans think that if an African-American becomes president of the leading power in the world, everything is possible. It would be a great change for them.
But one question remains at each American election: What will change in Africa? The answer is always the same : “ America first ”. So, the possible nomination of Democrat candidate Barack Obama to the White House didn’t arouse that much interest in Africa. Color of skin will not be a fundamental element for US diplomacy.
The African Union High Commissioner for peace and security, Ramtane Lamarma said that “ the effects of the American election don’t depend on the origin of the candidate ”.
“ Obama is initially an American. He will become president to serve American interests ”, said Joseph Ebode, a professor of politics in Yaoundé University (Cameroon).
Both men have almost the same view. Which is : American policies on Africa won’t change. So, it doesn't matter who wins the election.
“ In his program, Barack Obama recommends more development aid to Africa. But, it’s already the case because President Bush has proposed to double the development aid”, according to Steven Ekovich, politics specialist at the American University of Paris .
Source: http://www.republicoftogo.com/
From South Africa to Sénégal, from Kenya to Côte d’Ivoire, Africans are fascinated by this election. For them, it’s a matter of the heart.
African people vote for Barack Obama. In some African capitals, action groups have formed to support candidate Barack Obama. Africans think that if an African-American becomes president of the leading power in the world, everything is possible. It would be a great change for them.
But one question remains at each American election: What will change in Africa? The answer is always the same : “ America first ”. So, the possible nomination of Democrat candidate Barack Obama to the White House didn’t arouse that much interest in Africa. Color of skin will not be a fundamental element for US diplomacy.
The African Union High Commissioner for peace and security, Ramtane Lamarma said that “ the effects of the American election don’t depend on the origin of the candidate ”.
“ Obama is initially an American. He will become president to serve American interests ”, said Joseph Ebode, a professor of politics in Yaoundé University (Cameroon).
Both men have almost the same view. Which is : American policies on Africa won’t change. So, it doesn't matter who wins the election.
“ In his program, Barack Obama recommends more development aid to Africa. But, it’s already the case because President Bush has proposed to double the development aid”, according to Steven Ekovich, politics specialist at the American University of Paris .
Source: http://www.republicoftogo.com/
