Most people accepted that the way to run African polities—and by polities, I mean states—was through democratic rule. Unfortunately, the forces that were arrayed against democratic rule did not give up. The United States must continue to show its willingness to support democratic rule, democratic associations, and free and fair elections. Yet, a terrible signal is being sent to African countries when a country invades another for absolutely no reason. Perhaps this is responsible for the decision of some African countries to abstain from the votes to condemn Russia’s action at the United Nations.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 03, 2022 17:03 UTC