A Reflection Journal on the following entries on Africa
The emergence of the African State
I think colonialism of Africa played a big role in the transformation of Africa into modern states of governance. My sentiments are shared by Ayttey (2002) who argues that sovereignty defines the modern African state in the world. Although African countries still struggle with issues of western influence in terms of policies adopted and the running of various activities, the countries are in constant tussle to remain autonomous and self-ruling. In short they try to cut the link between the maternal loins of the colonial masters. However Poverty and undeveloped systems of governance, ...