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 NKRUMAHA State in the grip of neo-colonialism is not master of its own destiny. It is this factor which makes neo-colonialism such a serious threat to world peace.
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Long after i am dead and gone, the light will continue to burn and be borne aloft, giving light and guidance to all people
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I believe strongly and sincerely that with the deep-rooted wisdom and dignity.
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Africa is one continent, one people, and one nation.
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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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The result of neo-colonialism is that foreign capital is used for the exploitation rather than for the development of the less developed parts of the world.
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The notion that in order to have a nation it is necessary for there to be a common language, a common territory and common culture has failed to stand the test of time or the scrutiny of scientific definition of objective reality…
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We all want a United Africa, United not only in our concept of what unity connotes, but united in our common desire to move forward together in dealing with all the problems that can best be solved only on a continental basis.
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Africa is one continent, one people and one nation
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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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Socialism is not spontaneous. It does not arise of itself. It has abiding principles according to which the major means of production and distribution ought to be socialised if exploitation of the many by the few is to be prevented; if, that is to say, egalitarianism in the economy is to be protected.
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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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Capitalism is but the gentlemen’s method of slavery.
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Africa is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism .
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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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