Political Economy of Colonial Relations and Crisis of Contemporary African Diplomacy

The book presents a historical account of the colonial foundation of African economy and diplomacy. It reveals how the colonial companies and their agents penetrated different parts of Africa and entrenched Western colonialism and imperialism. Ironically, the arrival of these colonial companies became a driver of colonial labour migration as the educated and few privileged African people have to move towards the location of the colonial companies in order to eke-out improved standard of living. It presents the dynamics of import and export trade as promoted by the colonial companies. Consequently, the second part of the book raised the nature of relations amongst some independent African states. First, it reveals the deep-rooted challenge of poverty, migration problem, xenophobia in South Africa and resource conflicts within sovereign border areas of Nigeria and Cameroon as well as the Ethiopian dam crisis with Egypt, as some negative effects of colonialism on some African states. Secondly, it advocated for the advancement of African sports diplomacy, balancing of Chinese African trade diplomacy and improved labour migration within Africa as some paths to sustainable diplomacy in continent. Dr. Kelechi Johnmary Ani is a lecturer in the Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria and Visiting Scholar, Masters in International Relations, University of The Gambia. He is also an Extraordinary Professor in Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs, North West University, South Africa. Foreword Preface Contents List of Contributors 1 Colonialism in Africa: An Introductory Review Introduction Conceptual Clarification Factors that Propelled the European Colonialism Political Factor Social Factors The Scramble for and Partition of Africa European Colonial Policies in Africa References 2 Industrial Processes and Labour Movement in Colonial West Africa 1885–1960 Introduction Conceptual Clarifications Industrialization Labour Labour Movement Historicizing Labour Movement in West Africa Industrialization and Industrial Process in Colonial West Africa 1885–1960 French Colonial Economic Policy British Colonial Economic Policy Portuguese Colonial Economic Policy Conclusion Bibliography 3 Industrial Revolution and International Conflicts: A Reassessment Methodology Factors that Made Britain Most Favourable for the Industrial Revolution Early Impacts of the Revolution in England Colonial and Military Roles Environmental Roles Social Roles Conclusion References 4 An Assessment of External Trade Dynamics in Colonial West Africa Introduction Prelude to Legitimate Commerce in Colonial West Africa Rationale for the Development of External Trade in Colonial West Africa Organization and Character of West Africa’s External Trade The Trade in Palm Oil and Other West African Staples The Negative Outcome Enduring Impacts Conclusion References 5 C.E.A.O and the Thrust of Economic Cooperation Since 1968 Introduction Conceptual Clarification Cooperation Prior to the Establishment of CEAO Historicising the Establishment of CEAO Structure of CEAO Challenges of C.E.A.O Conclusion References 6 Igbo Community in the Old Sokoto Province During the Colonial Era, 1903–1960 Introduction Rationales for Igbo Migration to Old Sokoto Province The Development of an Igbo Community in the Old Sokoto Province Economic Activities of Igbo Indigenes in the Old Sokoto Province to 1960 Igbo People as Agents of European Firms Igbo in Transport Business in Sokoto Province Political Activities of Igbo in the Old Sokoto Province, 1903–1960 Nigerian Experiment Igbo Political Participation in the Old Sokoto Province, 1903–1960 Conclusion Bibliography 7 Poverty in Africa and Attainment of the Millennium Development Goal Introduction Conceptual Analysis Theoretical Issues Poverty in Africa and Nigeria in Particular Causes of Poverty in Contemporary Nigerian Context Pragmatic Ways Through Which Poverty Can Be Reduced in Nigeria Conclusion and Recommendations References 8 Nigeria Relations with Her Neighbours in Geopolitical Environment: The Concentric Circle Approach Introduction Nigeria Foreign Policy: Focus on Afro-Centrism Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Relations with Her Neighbours Nigeria-Benin Republic Nigeria-Chad Relations Nigeria-Cameroon Relations Nigeria-Burkina Faso Nigeria-Ghana Concentric Analysis of Nigeria’s Relations with Her Neighbours Conclusion and Recommendations Bibliography 9 Steel Industrialisation and Ajaokuta Imbroglio in Nigeria: Exploring Need Analysis from South Korea Steel Industry Introduction The Ajaokuta Steel Industry: Planning and East–West Dichotomy, 1960–1980 Ajaokuta Complex Under Structural Adjustment Programme Period, 1980–1999 Ajaokuta Steel Complex and the Political-Economy of Nigeria Fourth Republic, 1999–2021 Ajaokuta Steel Complex: Realities and Constraints of Completion Restructuring Before Privatisation: Needs Analysis from South Korea Steel Industry Conclusion Bibliography 10 The Colonial Nigeria’s Impact in the Allied Bloc’s Victories During the World War II Introduction Methodology Colonial Nigerians as Combatants in the World War II Economic Impacts of the Colonial Nigerians in the World War II Socio-Psychological Impacts Conclusion Bibliography 11 The Water Diplomacy Conundrums in the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD) Dispute, 2015–2021 Introduction A Brief History of the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD) Dispute The Water Diplomacy Conundrums in the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD) Dispute Since 2015 The Challenges of Water Diplomacy in the GERD Disputes Recommendations for Water Diplomacy on the GERD Dispute Conclusion References 12 Igbo Communal Idea: A Panacea to the Challenge of Forced International Migration in the Twenty-First Century Introduction Migration and Its Challenges in the Twenty-First Century The Igbo People and Their Worldview Igbo Communal Ideality and Its Viability in Ameliorating Migration Challenges in the Twenty-First Century Conclusion Recommendations References 13 Economic Dimensions of Xenophobia in South Africa, 1994–2018 Introduction A Clarification of Conceptual Issues and Theoretical Perspective Economic Description of South Africa Incidences and Incidents of Xenophobia in South Africa, 1994–2018 Causes of Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa Economic Implications of Xenophobia in South Africa Conclusion References 14 Natural Resources and Nigeria-Cameroon Bakassi Peninsula Border Conflict Introduction Historical Background Conceptual Clarifications Natural Resources Conflict The Peninsula Literature Review Theoretical Framework Understanding Conflict Issues The Conflict Dynamics in the BP Territory and Border Conflicts and Minority Conflicts Conflicts Over Resources Conclusion References 15 Labour Migration in Africa: A Political-Economy Overview Introduction Theoretical Perspectives on Labour Migration Labour Migration in Pre-Colonial and Colonial Africa Labour Migration in Post-Colonial Africa Shaping Outcomes, Addressing Causes: African Union and Labour Migration Conclusion References 16 Sports, Youth and Diplomacy: The Social-Economy and Driver of Societal Development in Africa Introducing the Development of Sport in Nigeria Youth and Sport Crime and Sport Sport and Development Notes 17 Examining the Dynamics of China–Africa Relations Introduction Background of China–Africa Relations China’s African Policy China–Africa Relations Trade Relations Economic Aid Security Social Environment Political Environment Positive Effects Costs of China–Africa Relation China–Africa Relation: Beneficiary for Both Parties and One Over the Other? Conclusion Bibliography 18 Changing Dynamics of African Diplomacy: Concluding Thoughts from Pre-colonial Era to Contemporary Times Introduction Independence of African States and Effects of Colonialism The Rise of African Diplomacy Dynamics of African Diplomacy Challenges of African Diplomacy Conclusion References Correction to: Colonialism in Africa: An Introductory Review Correction to: Chapter 1 in: K. J. Ani (ed.), Political Economy of Colonial Relations and Crisis of Contemporary African Diplomacy, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0245-3_1 Index