中欧社会论坛 - China Europa ForumAfrica-China-EU Relations: A View From Africa
Authors: Mwesiga Baregu
Extract from ” INTERNATIONAL REVIEW“
Abstract: Africa stands at a very critical historical conjuncture. The
future of the continent in terms of the fundamental twin tasks of
economic transformation and socio-political stability will depend on how
effectively it will be able to address these challenges. The rapid
integration and growth of the European and North American economies
and the steady centralization of political authority, particularly in Europe,
stands in stark contrast to the marginalization, impoverishment,
disintegration and fragmentation on the African continent due to its
dependency on the West long since and its colonial relations with Europe
in history. Political integration should go before economic one. Africa
has yet to agree on the arrangements of the Economic Partnership
Agreements. The rises of China and India offer a great chance to Africa,
though China is accused by West and Africa of its activities in Africa.
Africa needs to formulate a coherent and unified ‘China Strategy’
particularly focusing on engaging China to bring about fundamental
economic transformation in Africa.
Key words: EU African policy, Economic Partnership Agreements,
Sino-African relations, African development issue
About the Author: Professor of Politics and International Relations,
University of Dares Salaam