For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights has been in the focus point - if not a commodity - of political groups aiming to rise to power.

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The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries.

The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries.

But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for...

But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for...

The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection...

The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection...

Information on the Internet must be as free as in the newspapers.

Information on the Internet must be as free as in the newspapers.

The African Union has to act in order to put an end to armed conflicts...

The African Union has to act in order to put an end to armed conflicts...

The world is now aware that the most unavoidable and most dangerous weapon that exists...

The world is now aware that the most unavoidable and most dangerous weapon that exists...

From the time of independences until the end of the Cold War, in spite of...

From the time of independences until the end of the Cold War, in spite of...

But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions...

But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions...

The introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results.

The introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results.

Do not forget that the Arab countries, starting with Algeria and Egypt, are the ones...

Do not forget that the Arab countries, starting with Algeria and Egypt, are the ones...

The principle of responsibility and collective sanctions is incompatible with the Western concept of justice.

The principle of responsibility and collective sanctions is incompatible with the Western concept of justice.

Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary,...

Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary,...

I am in favor of complete freedom of information and of free access to the...

I am in favor of complete freedom of information and of free access to the...

It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks.

It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks.

Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the...

Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the...

Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our...

Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our...

Certainly, Africa accounts for only l % of world trade, and we cannot assure our...

Certainly, Africa accounts for only l % of world trade, and we cannot assure our...

When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries...

When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries...

Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives...

Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives...

In spite of our poverty and our economic dependence, we do not have to give...

In spite of our poverty and our economic dependence, we do not have to give...