Moneytheism and monotheism or the obscurantist international?
Samir Amin
The resurgence of spirituality has made religion a determining factor in history. But despite its strength, argues Samir Amin, religious belief has not destroyed what he calls the ‘immoral and savage competition’ that accompanies the coupling of moneytheism and monotheism. Amin notes that ‘contemporary monopoly capitalism is in crisis and is desperately trying to develop a new ideological offensive by a syst...read more [4]
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[5] http://www.pambazuka.org/fr/category/features/75007]http://www.pambazuka.org/fr/category/features/75007</a></p> <p>******</p> <p>When a maniac tries to diagnose<br /> Amy Niang and Aboubakr Tandia</p> <p>It is impossible to understand and analyse the socio-political transformations in Senegal and elsewhere in post-colonial Africa without looking at how the ‘body’, in all its manifestations, is governed, write Amy Niang and Aboubakr Tandia.</p> <p><a href=
[6] http://www.pambazuka.org/fr/category/features/75005]http://www.pambazuka.org/fr/category/features/75005</a></p> <p>******</p> <p>France against democracy in Africa<br /> Paul Martial</p> <p>France’s imperialist policy towards Africa means it has to maintain its zone of influence, otherwise known as ‘Françafrique’, in order to protect the interests of French multinational companies, among others – a situation in which the democratic demands of African peoples count for little. It is difficult not to conclude, says Paul Martial, that French policy is a major obstacle to democracy in Africa.</p> <p><a href=
[7] http://www.pambazuka.org/fr/category/features/75004]http://www.pambazuka.org/fr/category/features/75004</a></p> <p>******</p> <p>Gabon: France’s new military shield<br /> Mengue M’Eyaà</p> <p>Gabon has been in a political crisis since the ‘coup d’état’ staged by the Bongo clan in August and September 2009. It was in this context that Paris signed several new agreements with Tripoli which, laments Mengue M’Eyaà, will only perpetuate France’s African backyard, also known as Françafrique. </p> <p><a href=
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