I've noticed that from the time Russia showed signs of intending to invade Ukraine, none of the Western countries has dared the Russians to go ahead and see.
That is something they do not struggle with regarding their dealings with Africa and Africans.
A similar way of doing things can be seen in Syria. In the Syrian scenario, it's clear that powerful nations were weighing each other up and used the war as a testing ground for military strength.
It would then appear that the USA and allies do not really want to take Russia head-on. What's clearer is that the so-called powerful defenders of democracy and enforcers of justice do so only when they are guaranteed to overwhelm and dominate. So the murder of Muammar Gaddafi, through the military leadership of Nato, was to disrespect and bully Africa as an easy target. Gaddafi's murder was not only an insult to Africa, but also a urination on our past tragedies and moments of humiliation, and to the present and future generations of Africans.
- Letter by Khotso Moleko, Mangaung
