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Militarization Of Energy Policy: U.S. Africa Command And Gulf Of Guinea

by Rick Rozoff

Chicago | 9 January 2011

Africa has become a new strategic priority for the United States, which is eyeing oil from the region centered on the Gulf of Guinea as a supplement or even replacement for the Persian Gulf. Deployment of U.S. armed forces along Africa’s Atlantic coast has increased exponentially, bringing to (...)

“Israel” in Africa

by Galal Nassar

Cairo (Egypt) | 27 September 2009

Despite the humanitarian rhetoric about the problems plaguing African nations, the first visit by an Israeli foreign minister in 20 years was mainly used to lay the groundwork for arms deals. Tel Aviv’s promises to African states are the gloss on an exercise in extreme cynicism. Behind a (...)

Barack Obama’s Speech in Ghana on African Development

by Barack Obama

Accra (Ghana) | 11 July 2009

Good morning. It is an honor for me to be in Accra, and to speak to the representatives of the people of Ghana. I am deeply grateful for the welcome that I’ve received, as are Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama. Ghana’s history is rich, the ties between our two countries are strong, and I am (...)