*The South East at a Crossroads: Beyond the Noise, Toward the Future* By Mark Okoye II Over the past 24 hours, the South East has once again found itself caught between emotion and reality following the latest court judgement involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Predictably, some

I can bodly say that the United States is really committed to partnering with Nigeria in ending the menace of insecurity. Nigerian government will abide by all the conditions and a lasting peace will prevail.

Southeast governors forum must go the way of their counterparts in southwest and convenience a security summit from time to time on security. They must unite notwithstanding party affiliations.

Saying Happy Thanksgiving Day to the government and people of the United States of America. The USA remains the global leader and backbone of western civilization.

Impressive. The United States president DJ Trump has formally ended the 30 year war between Rwanda and Congo DR. Massive win for Africa. The president is a talk and do type and deserves a noble peace price.

The attempted military takeover in Benin is unfortunate especially at a time when Benin is starting to experience real progress. I commend Nigeria under PBAT for the swift action under the ECOWAS protocol in restoring democracy in our sister's neighboring country.

Today is a good day to remind Nigerians that there is ABSOLUTELY no reason for continued fuel importation. The competition to dangote should be functioning local refineries. May God bless dangote for all he has done.

It's crystal clear that the United States of America is actively and seriously collaborating with Nigeria in the fight against terrorism. We appreciate President Trump and by God's grace, victory and a lasting peace will be the aftermath.

Nigeria's inability to remain calm and calculated, and the tendency to be complacent is about to force the Tunisians to equalize the match.

The events in Venezuela reinforce the imperative of Nigeria having a more diversified economy whereby budget financing will be weaned off from oil proceeds. Imagine the effect of a potential further reduction in the global price of oil.

Following the military operation in Venezuela, I have seen comments like ; "Russia to increase aggression on Ukraine", "China to boldly invade Taiwan", "Rule of law and UN system dead". Will an election and lifting sanctions on Venezuela be a game changer? Time will tell.

Osinmeh technically is not in this game.

It's clear that Iwobi has been fantastic because of ndidi.

Out of 100, rate the ref officiating Nigeria Vs Morocco.

What is this brahim Diaz? Omg. Just pray Morocco win last last.

Congratulations Senegal. AFCON 🏆!!!

西アフリカのベナンで二回講演。最初は在ベナン日本大使館でベナン政府高官・国際機関職らの前で。二日目はベナン最大の国立大学アボメカラビ大学で。千人以上の学生さんに聴講していただいた。光栄かつ貴重な経験をさせていただいた。

仏植民地以前の時代のダホメ王国時代の女性戦士の巨大な像が現地の人には人気のよう。中国が受注して北朝鮮と建造したという。これは冷戦時代のからのつながりだが、アフリカにおける反植民地主義イデオロギーの最近の台頭は、直近のグローバル化（リベラル国際秩序）の減退・幻滅が背景にあると言える

そういえば二回の講演の双方で、「欧州人のアフリカ向け支援激減とウクライナへの没入をどう考えるか？」という質問があった。周辺のマリ・ブルキナ・ニジェールで反植民地主義を掲げるクーデターがあり、ナイジェリアでイスラム主義テロが吹き荒れる地域情勢を反映した質問。日本だったら、「お前は「

『フォーサイト』さんに西アフリカに関する拙稿を掲載していただきました。 西アフリカ仏語圏の動揺は大西洋沿岸国にも及ぶのか（前編）｜イスラム主義勢力の台頭と反植民地イデオロギー：篠田英朗 fsight.jp/articles/-/519…