RE: AFRICOM...

How do we approach the decision makers of Liberia and Sao Tome and encourage them to say "NO!" to Africom? Question by Oscar Blayton. (Add your comments here)

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If Liberia and Sao Tome are "in play," perhaps it would be wise to do more than sit idly by and "watch to see the outcome."
As African people (whether from the Continent or the Diaspora) we should be pro-active in working to avoid the calamity that will come with the presence of Africom in Africa.
We should do all that we can to help Liberia and Sao Tome steer clear of any enticements to swallow the poison pill of a U.S. military presence. It is the same moral imperative as we would have to steer a family member clear of a dangerous drug.

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AFRICOM on AfricanLoft...

A textbook example of what blogging about/on Africa should be/feel like. Diverse opinion, resources, useful links, learning and suggestions. Take a look at the AFRICOM debate currently going on at the AfricanLoft. Before I read the entry and comments, I was sort of lukewarm about the presence of an American Force in Western Africa. After reading the entries, I still remain indifferent. I have spent some time close to an American mini-base in Eastern Africa, and things were pretty cool, and the economy was rather vibrant. Join the debate here.

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