Comments on: Death by Committee http://www.justiceafrica.org/2007/07/05/death-by-committee/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:50:04 +0000 hourly 1 By: Daniel http://www.justiceafrica.org/2007/07/05/death-by-committee/comment-page-1/#comment-63690 Daniel Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:18:58 +0000 http://www.justiceafrica.org/blog/2007/07/05/death-by-committee/#comment-63690 I couldn't understand some parts of this article Death by Committee, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting. I couldn’t understand some parts of this article Death by Committee, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> By: B.F. Bankie http://www.justiceafrica.org/2007/07/05/death-by-committee/comment-page-1/#comment-51715 B.F. Bankie Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:44:26 +0000 http://www.justiceafrica.org/blog/2007/07/05/death-by-committee/#comment-51715 Taj Your email of the 5th July 2007 was well received. Is Pan-Africanism a theoretical construct set in stone ? Looked at historically, it represents the sum total of the broad thinking of all of us on how to unite us all, both Continent and Diaspora. None can claim possession. Ideas will come and go. We’ve both been on this issue since at least 1990. You would agree, surely, that the genocide going on in Darfur is unacceptable. Would you accept that the state of relations in the Afro-Arab borderlands, in general, at this point in time leaves much to be desired ? I can see nothing wrong in putting Arabs, who have historically been on the offensive in the area, on guard. Thus the question ‘Pan-Africanism or Continentalism‘ encapsulates this sentiment and serves notice that demographic remodeling will no longer be tolerated, now and in the future. I agree with you that apart from the issue of ‘race’ as you put it, we have a myriad of other issues. The main issue is raising the level of political conscientiousness amongst our people. This cannot be achieved overnight, but is a complex task, which all nations confront sooner or later. It is a task in which we need to work together, to address. We will continue to be the least regarded, until we have formed a critical mass, sharing a common view, who act, not talk. Yes, in terms of international law, I know who are African and non-African passport holders, but that is not the issue. The issue is how to strengthen the unity of Africans globally. I have no problem with others who wish to identify with our struggle on the basis of equality and am sure there are many Arabs who fit that description. I have never advocated expulsions from Africa. I prefer research, planning, pragmatism and common sense. The AU, which I agree with you is a counter-productive bureaucracy, should continue as a platform for Afro-Arab entente, whilst we develop our African nation , constituted by Africa south of the Sahara and the East ( Arabia, Gulf States, North Africa etc ) and West ( Americas, Europe etc ) Diasporas, with its own structure, along the lines advocated by Cheik Anta Diop. A study of the Sudan, a borderland state, teaches that the above-mentioned issues will not go away. They are historically rooted. As time evolves one can foresee healthier co-operation, on the basis of mutual respect, in the context of the AU with Arabs who are not racists and look forward to same. Our priority needs to remain the unity of the African people, not states. Bankie From B.F.Bankie Juba, South Sudan 22/7/07 Taj
Your email of the 5th July 2007 was well received. Is Pan-Africanism a theoretical construct set in stone ? Looked at historically, it represents the sum total of the broad thinking of all of us on how to unite us all, both Continent and Diaspora. None can claim possession. Ideas will come and go. We’ve both been on this issue since at least 1990.

You would agree, surely, that the genocide going on in Darfur is unacceptable. Would you accept that the state of relations in the Afro-Arab borderlands, in general, at this point in time leaves much to be desired ? I can see nothing wrong in putting Arabs, who have historically been on the offensive in the area, on guard. Thus the question ‘Pan-Africanism or Continentalism‘ encapsulates this sentiment and serves notice that demographic remodeling will no longer be tolerated, now and in the future.

I agree with you that apart from the issue of ‘race’ as you put it, we have a myriad of other issues. The main issue is raising the level of political conscientiousness amongst our people. This cannot be achieved overnight, but is a complex task, which all nations confront sooner or later. It is a task in which we need to work together, to address. We will continue to be the least regarded, until we have formed a critical mass, sharing a common view, who act, not talk.

Yes, in terms of international law, I know who are African and non-African passport holders, but that is not the issue. The issue is how to strengthen the unity of Africans globally. I have no problem with others who wish to identify with our struggle on the basis of equality and am sure there are many Arabs who fit that description.

I have never advocated expulsions from Africa. I prefer research, planning, pragmatism and common sense. The AU, which I agree with you is a counter-productive bureaucracy, should continue as a platform for Afro-Arab entente, whilst we develop our African nation , constituted by Africa south of the Sahara and the East ( Arabia, Gulf States, North Africa etc ) and West ( Americas, Europe etc ) Diasporas, with its own structure, along the lines advocated by Cheik Anta Diop.

A study of the Sudan, a borderland state, teaches that the above-mentioned issues will not go away. They are historically rooted. As time evolves one can foresee healthier co-operation, on the basis of mutual respect, in the context of the AU with Arabs who are not racists and look forward to same. Our priority needs to remain the unity of the African people, not states.
Bankie

From B.F.Bankie
Juba, South Sudan
22/7/07

]]> By: Paul Okojie http://www.justiceafrica.org/2007/07/05/death-by-committee/comment-page-1/#comment-46051 Paul Okojie Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:46:16 +0000 http://www.justiceafrica.org/blog/2007/07/05/death-by-committee/#comment-46051 This was a fairly predictable outcome. Initiative of the kind being proposed requires pioneers and ideologues who inspire confidence. Fast back, think of Nassar, Modibo Keita, Sekou Toure, Nkrumah and you can see the contrast. Ghadaffi on his own cannot pull it off; in spite efforts by Taju and others, the AU needs to do something dramatic to turn things around for Africans - there are two terrains where demonstrable actions are required: Darfur and Zimbabwe. AU needs to be scoring points by now - not meetings to hold another meeting! Unless there are demonstrable achievements, the AU is in danger of going the way of the OAU. Paul Okojie This was a fairly predictable outcome. Initiative of the kind being proposed requires pioneers and ideologues who inspire confidence. Fast back, think of Nassar, Modibo Keita, Sekou Toure, Nkrumah and you can see the contrast. Ghadaffi on his own cannot pull it off; in spite efforts by Taju and others, the AU needs to do something dramatic to turn things around for Africans – there are two terrains where demonstrable actions are required: Darfur and Zimbabwe. AU needs to be scoring points by now – not meetings to hold another meeting! Unless there are demonstrable achievements, the AU is in danger of going the way of the OAU.

Paul Okojie

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