Conflict in Northern Mali and African Governance

Jul 8, 2024

Conflict in Northern Mali and African Governance

Division and Conflict in African Nations

  • Northern Mali: Country is de facto divided into two.
  • Democratic Republic of Congo: Home to 120 armed groups; busiest airspace in Africa; minerals being extracted to Europe and America.
  • Central African Republic & Libya: Facing similar issues with conflict and mineral exploitation.

Call to Action from African Leaders

  • Letter to African Union: Requested a meeting to discuss saving Africa from its current slide.
  • Response: Only 4 replies received from African heads of states.

Addressing Governance and Conflict

  • Key Issues: Need to solve conflicts and change governance systems.
  • Current Situation: Post-election conflicts are common due to cutthroat competition for power.

Historical and Cultural References

  • SM War Consultation with Oracles: Highlighted the need for resolution of issues for safety.
  • Biblical Analogy: Reference to Abraham’s struggles and divine instructions to fight for the promised land — implying Africa needs to actively work for its own rise, not just pray and fast.

Vision for Africa’s Future

  • Action Over Prayer: Emphasis on action, governance, and self-sufficiency rather than reliance on divine intervention alone.
  • Responsibility to Future Generations: Importance of rethinking strategies for the sake of future generations in Africa.

Key Quotations

  • “After every election there is conflict because the pursuit of power is the cutthroat competition where throats are actually cut.”
  • “Go ye and subdue the World by the sweat of thy brow. The kitchen where they make Mana was closed.”
  • “More precious than our children, our children’s children.”