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Post by genius on Jul 16, 2012 14:13:51 GMT 3
After getting over 60% of the votes, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was finally elected last night as head of the African Union, replacing the impunity apologist Jean Ping. As expected Kenya miscalculated terribly and threw their weight behind Ping.
What this portends for the future of Africa:
- with Nkosazana at the helm, expect the AU to have more respect for human rights than under Ping's tenure. The free hand that the likes of Bashir and Kibaki had at the AU will no longer be allowed.
- South African influence in Africa is likely to grow at the expense of China and France.
- South Sudan can expect more support from the AU in it's conflict against the North. Last time Juba was severely let down over the Abiyei affair.
- The brief attempt by the African lords of impunity to use the AU in their wars against the ICC will soon experience a sudden death. I doubt Nkosazan will have much time for the infantile games being played by Kibaki Bashir and their posse.
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Post by furaha on Jul 16, 2012 14:33:24 GMT 3
After getting over 60% of the votes, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was finally elected last night as head of the African Union, replacing the impunity apologist Jean Ping. As expected Kenya miscalculated terribly and threw their weight behind Ping. What this portends for the future of Africa: - with Nkosazana at the helm, expect the AU to have more respect for human rights than under Ping's tenure. The free hand that the likes of Bashir and Kibaki had at the AU will no longer be allowed. - South African influence in Africa is likely to grow at the expense of China and France. - South Sudan can expect more support from the AU in it's conflict against the North. Last time Juba was severely let down over the Abiyei affair. - The brief attempt by the African lords of impunity to use the AU in their wars against the ICC will soon experience a sudden death. I doubt Nkosazan will have much time for the infantile games being played by Kibaki Bashir and their posse. I think it is a good development but let's not bet on any rapid changes. First of all, the AU has shown to be very slow when it comes to change. Secondly, while 60 percent is a major victory for Nkosazana and for SA, I would not be surprised if promises have been made along the way, waylaying fears that she (and her government) might hold the reigns too firmly. She will be watched like a hawk. If she wants to change things, she will have go bide her time. Thirdly, the governance structure of the AU is very hierarchical with decisions of any importance having to be taken by the continents leaders. Wish her luck to turn the old boys club around! |
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Post by job on Jul 16, 2012 20:14:29 GMT 3
After getting over 60% of the votes, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was finally elected last night as head of the African Union, replacing the impunity apologist Jean Ping. As expected Kenya miscalculated terribly and threw their weight behind Ping. What this portends for the future of Africa: - with Nkosazana at the helm, expect the AU to have more respect for human rights than under Ping's tenure. The free hand that the likes of Bashir and Kibaki had at the AU will no longer be allowed. - South African influence in Africa is likely to grow at the expense of China and France. - South Sudan can expect more support from the AU in it's conflict against the North. Last time Juba was severely let down over the Abiyei affair. - The brief attempt by the African lords of impunity to use the AU in their wars against the ICC will soon experience a sudden death. I doubt Nkosazan will have much time for the infantile games being played by Kibaki Bashir and their posse. A big step in the right direction! |
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