A very important and astute analysis by NCBL on Africom (http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/45604#comments [4]). Along with the clarity we also need to put forth solutions - such as state, national, continental and global resource authorities to capture the surplus profits (resource rent) from oil and other natural resources, including surface land, and distribute these funds equitably.
Links
[1] https://www.pambazuka.org/taxonomy/term/5069
[2] https://www.pambazuka.org/taxonomy/term/3312
[3] https://www.pambazuka.org/article-issue/350
[4] http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/45604#comments
[5] https://www.pambazuka.org/taxonomy/term/3288
[6] http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category.php/letters/46514