Post-Colonial African Politics

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What is neocolonialism?
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Neocolonialism refers to the continuing economic and cultural colonialism by former colonial powers over independent countries.
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How did the Berlin Conference affect African borders?
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The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 arbitrarily redrew African borders without regard to ethnic or cultural divisions.
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What challenges did newly independent African countries face?
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Newly independent African countries faced challenges such as political instability, economic dependency, and ethnic conflicts.
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What is the significance of the African Union?
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The African Union succeeded the OAU in 2001, aiming to promote economic development and integration in Africa.
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Who was Julius Nyerere and what policy did he promote?
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Julius Nyerere was the first President of Tanzania, known for promoting Ujamaa, a policy of African socialism.
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What was the policy of apartheid?
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Apartheid was a policy of racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the South African government.
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What role does the African Development Bank play?
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The African Development Bank provides financial assistance for development projects across Africa.
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How did the Rwandan Genocide influence African politics?
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The Rwandan Genocide highlighted the need for better mechanisms to prevent ethnic conflict and genocide in Africa.
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What is Afro-optimism?
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Afro-optimism is the belief in the potential and positive future of Africa, focusing on solutions and successes.
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Who was Mobutu Sese Seko?
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Mobutu Sese Seko was a Congolese military dictator who ruled the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) for over three decades.
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What impact did structural adjustment programs have?
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Structural adjustment programs imposed by international financial institutions often led to increased poverty and social strife.
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What role does ECOWAS play in Africa?
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ECOWAS is a regional group that promotes economic integration and political stability in West Africa.
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What was the significance of the Arusha Accords?
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The Arusha Accords were signed to bring peace to Rwanda, but were ultimately ineffective in preventing genocide.
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What are the challenges faced by contemporary African democracies?
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Challenges include corruption, lack of infrastructure, political violence, and challenges in implementing rule of law.
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Who was Leopold Sedar Senghor?
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Leopold Sedar Senghor was the first President of Senegal and a renowned poet and cultural theorist.
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