Much as dependency syndrome and imperialsm have deep-rooted overture between the West and Africa, these concepts have unfortunately become buzzword for dictators
around the world to justify their atrocities toward their own people. Libya's Quadafi dilusional narrative for clinging to power has been that his people adore him and that the resistance has been formented by western imperialists who want to steal Libya's oil.
Mr. Gbagbo has also justified the unrest in Ivory Coast as an attempt by imperial France and the UN to interfere in their internal affairs--we all know he Gbagbo called for the unrest when he repeatedly failed to concede election defeat and honor the will of the Ivorian people.
What is alarming though is how fast this false narrative is gaining traction among the unsuspecting public. We should all understand that our universe has changed and for that matter what happens in Ivory Coast has a far-reaching implications in Ghana, France, USA if you will. Besides, the so-called imperialists are usually the ones who pick the bill when the dust settles.
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