Morocco Calls for Respect of African Sovereignty and an End to Paternalism
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita made a powerful plea for respecting the territorial integrity of African nations and ending outdated paternalistic approaches to the continent. Speaking in Sochi, Russia, on Sunday, Bourita emphasized the need to listen to Africa’s own voice and prioritize its self-determination. This call echoes a growing sentiment across the continent, pushing back against external interference and advocating for African solutions to African challenges.
Bourita’s statement comes at a crucial time for Africa. The continent faces complex issues, from economic development and climate change to security and political stability. Too often, however, external actors have imposed solutions that fail to address the root causes of these problems, often exacerbating existing tensions. This “paternalistic” approach, as Bourita highlighted, disregards the agency and expertise of
