Decolonizing the Discourse: The UN in Africa a failure by design
Earlier today, I found myself engulfed by a profound wave of anxiety while tuned into the live stream of the UN General Security meeting. The anticipation of witnessing whether the participation of nearly 100 countries, the minimum required to overturn a single veto from the USA, would come to fruition left me in a state of unease. The absurdity and blatant power-hoarding on display within the UN’s operations continue to evoke a sense of rage within me.
Simultaneously, as the UN Climate Change Conference was drawing to a close, my frustration deepened. This extravagant event, attended by thousands of delegates from across the globe, unfolded as a multi-million dollar spectacle on climate change, all at the expense of taxpayers. What intensified my ire was the record-breaking attendance of big oil lobbyists at a conference ostensibly focused on addressing the climate crisis. These are issues that merit their own exploration, and I intend to delve into them in a subsequent blog entry. For now, my focus is directed squarely at the United Nations (UN) and its manufactured failings on the African continent.
For over six decades, the United Nations (UN) has been immersed in peacekeeping missions across Africa, ostensibly committed to fostering stability and resolving conflicts. However, a critical examination…
