HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT: A THEMATIC REVIEW
Political thinkers in Africa saw colonial imperialism and racial inequality as related issues that needed a coordinated approach on a continental level. Their philosophical approach aimed to provide freedom fighters with moral, political, and financial support. The study utilized secondary data wi...
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| Language: | English |
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Federal University Wukari
2022-12-01
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| Series: | International Studies Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/99 |
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| Summary: | Political thinkers in Africa saw colonial imperialism and racial inequality as related issues that needed a coordinated approach on a
continental level. Their philosophical approach aimed to provide freedom fighters with moral, political, and financial support. The study utilized secondary data with a qualitative approach, which enabled data to be derived from various sources, including documentary records. The findings showed that the roots of contemporary African political thought can be traced back to the cultural nationalism, negritude, and pan-Africanism of great African political thinkers like Marcus Garvey, William Du Bois, and others who lived in the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The study identified that African political theory offers workable solutions to the continent's many political, economic, social, and cultural issues. It differs depending on historical contexts and the dynamic political environments of Africa and the rest of the globe.It was also discovered that for sixty years now after independence, the democratic journey has remained tortuous because of the reckless pursuits of power by the political class. A way out of this predicament quest for social inclusion, equality, and self-respect. The study recommends the need to address good governance that would position fundamental governance and create an enabling environment for self-participation, collective services, a driving force, and responsiveness to public demands.
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| ISSN: | 2756-4649 |