African Reparations

African Disputes Speech

The issue at hand is vital for the progression of nations to truly become independent and autonomous. The affirmative side strongly feels that without changing the status quo, we might as well completely give up on Africa. Therefore we are resolved that African disputes and conflicts should be administered by African countries themselves, rather than by external international organizations. Before the affirmative side can continue there are several terms that must be defined. The first term is “administered” defined as to manage, conduct, direct, or superintend. The next term that must be defined is “external international organizations”, essentially meaning that African nations themselves should have the final say on what is to be done to overcome said disputes and conflicts. Recently, African nations have successfully helped neighboring countries aid them in resolving conflict. This can be shown with the Lesotho military uprising of 1998. Lesotho demanded foreign aid, and while external international organizations were squabbling on whether or not they could afford to send troops, South Africa Lesotho’s neighbor sent troops and ended this possible coup d’etat.   Also, there have been several occasions when foreign countries have been in control of the situation and have failed miserably. This can be shown in both Rwanda, and Sierra Leon. Finally, Africans have a better understanding, and an increasing responsibility to resolve conflict in the region. The terrain, climate, and conditions of Africa may seem unbearable for several peace keeping forces, whereas African militia know exactly how to deal with said circumstances. While the West and particularly the European countries continue to bear responsibility for the colonial legacy of underdevelopment in Africa, it is only logical that this responsibility will decline in time, whereas the responsibility of African countries to address issues of underdevelopment and conflict will increase....