Ndongo Samba Sylla Bücher

How the CFA Franc enabled France to continue its colonies in Africa

Challenging the assumptions surrounding the Fair Trade consumer movement, Ndongo Sylla provides an incisive critique that reveals discrepancies between its ideals and actual outcomes. Drawing on insider knowledge, the book uncovers the complexities and shortcomings of Fair Trade practices, prompting readers to reconsider the effectiveness of this widely accepted model in promoting genuine social and economic benefits.

Exploring the CFA Franc's origins, the book delves into its role in maintaining economic imperialism in fourteen African states post-colonialism. It examines why French authorities established this currency in 1945 and the implications of its continued influence on former colonies' monetary sovereignty. As protests against the CFA Franc escalate, the authors highlight the necessity of demystifying its legacy, arguing that true decolonization remains incomplete. This critical analysis sheds light on the ongoing impact of colonial monetary policies in Africa.

The engaging and wide-ranging discussions published here explore contemporary political realities in Africa through a 'social movement' lens. Detailing the nuances of social movement politics in 12 West African countries during the 2010-2013 period, they present a chronicle of the socio-political struggles that have taken place in the region. In so doing, this volume answers key questions related to these movements. What logic drives them? What forms do they take? What has been their political impact? Can we speak of a resurgence of social movements? If so, are these a response to the crisis of 'representative democracy'? Did they give rise to new forms of expression and democratic participation? What challenges do they bring? Discontent vis-à-vis liberalism in its political and economic dimensions seems to be the trigger of the numerous popular uprisings and protests that occur in the region. In spite of their ambiguities and limitations, these struggles currently seek to remove a double disconnect: that between citizens and the 'representatives' and that between the economy and society, between what capital wants and what the people aspire to. --

L'omniprésence de "démocratie" est l'un des faits les plus significatifs de notre ère. De nos jours, la démocratie est le nom du Bien en politique. Ce n'était pas le cas pendant la majeure partie de l'histoire humaine où le mot évoquait un Mal politique absolu. On lui reprochait les principaux défauts des régimes politiques auxquels on l'oppose actuellement. À rebours du mythe récent selon lequel la démocratie est une "valeur" occidentale, le fait est que s'il y a une constante historique de la pensée politique occidentale, c'est bien la haine de la démocratie.