China's continued weapons exports to Africa undermine its economic and security interests on the continent. Ironically, this could prompt an even greater Chinese presence there.
Traditionally the AK-47 was the symbol of grass roots armed political resistance to Colonial Powers *youknowwhoyouare!
The bastadry of the CP* is still felt with some CP* still in defacto control of critical supply chains.
East Africa has complex relationships with the Muddled East and the Indian Ocean Arc of Asia at least as far as Sri Lanka....
This is a deeply woven tapestry.
The even more Ancient Route from biblical times is being revealed through (not completely unexpected) genetic testing ("testing" for some racists and similar!)
Yes the world is complicated- but peace and progress needs humility and courage 🙏
Traditionally the AK-47 was the symbol of grass roots armed political resistance to Colonial Powers *youknowwhoyouare!
The bastadry of the CP* is still felt with some CP* still in defacto control of critical supply chains.
East Africa has complex relationships with the Muddled East and the Indian Ocean Arc of Asia at least as far as Sri Lanka....
This is a deeply woven tapestry.
The even more Ancient Route from biblical times is being revealed through (not completely unexpected) genetic testing ("testing" for some racists and similar!)
Yes the world is complicated- but peace and progress needs humility and courage 🙏