The essence of neo-colonialism is that the State which is subject to it is, in theory, independent and has all the outward trappings of international sovereignty.
KWAME NKRUMAHNo people without a government of their own can expect to be treated on the same level as people of independent sovereign states.
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Africa is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism .
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The courage to work, the courage to achieve – to achieve the highest excellencies and the fullest greatness of man. Dare we ask for more in life?
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There is a close connection between socio-political development.
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Long before many of us were even conscious of our own degradation, these men [Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. DuBois] fought for African national and racial equality.
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Capitalism is a development by refinement from feudalism, just as feudalism is development by refinement from slavery .
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No people without a government of their own can expect to be treated on the same level as people of independent sovereign states.
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In communal society, where there are virtually no class divisions, man’s productive activities on outlook and culture is less discernible. Account must be taken of the psychology of conflicting classes.
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It is an objective which when achieved, will bring about the fulfillment of the aspirations of Africans and people of African descent everywhere. It will at the same time advance the triumph of the international socialist revolution.
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Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest forces for good in the world.
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We have awakened. We will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world!
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I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.
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A challenge which calls for the courage to dream, the courage to believe, the courage to dare, the courage to do, the courage to envision, the courage to fight.
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Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge.
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The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked-up with the total liberation of the African Continent
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It is far better to be free to govern or misgovern yourself than to be governed by anybody else
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