India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance
Context
Africa's rising role in global platforms like BRICS and G-20 reveals its challenges - misgovernance, terrorism, tribal conflicts, and more. India's strong ties with Africa can provide innovative solutions through these forums.
Challenges and Disruptors
Existential Challenges: Africa grapples with misgovernance, unplanned development, tribal dominance, and corruption.
New Disruptors: Emerging threats include Islamic terrorism, tribal conflicts, climate change, food inflation, urbanization, and youth unemployment.
Intervention Complexities: Military interventions by foreign powers worsen the situation, often perpetuating dictatorships to safeguard economic interests.
Return of Generals and Political Disorder
Resurgence of Generals: Over the past decade, military leaders have come back to power in countries like Egypt, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
Divided Armed Forces: Libya and Sudan experience internal splits among their armed forces, leading to power struggles.
Complexity of Generals' Return: The resurgence is driven by intricate national factors, challenging efforts to curb this trend.