The controversies surrounding Libya’s President, Muammar Gaddafi, may in fact help Africa be put in the centre stage of discussions during meetings with the West. In the past, Africa's interests were not always advocated by leaders representing the continent as they feared upsetting the West; therefore, jeopardising relations with them as a consequence of defending Africa’s interests. But the African Union head, Colonel Gadaffi’s style may be having positive impact as the world seems to be…See More

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“Countries don’t spend much time thinking about each other. Unless, of course, they have a serious disagreement. Or want something—oil, for example.”John Saul, The way they are, 2007This view is accurate insofar as countries have interests to protect, and only when those interests are at risk, do we notice public diplomacy working. In Africa, there are lots of minerals the rest of the world needs, in order to keep capitalism thriving. Selling these minerals necessitate a review of our…See More