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Why were the super powers prepared to go to war over Camp NoE? Why
was Camp NoE kept a secret until exposed by a Norwegian Nurse? Why
would 300 people in Camp NoE be immune to the Ebola virus and
malaria, or infectious disease such as AIDS, African
trypanosomiasis, Cholera, Chikungunya, Crimeana Congo hemorrhagic
fever (CCHF). What is Golden Blood and why do the West African
Super People hold the future to a disease free world. Camp NoE is
short for Camp Noebola. Camp NoE was not just about territorial
rights; about a realignment of super power global positions or the
sovereignty of a country or the exploitation of humans. The novel
deals with corruption; deals with the power of the pharmaceutical
industry; and a new global political paradigm.
Dr.Siaka Probyn Stevens was the third Prime Minister of Sierra
Leone from 1967 to 1971 and the first Executive president of Sierra
Leone from 1971 to 1986. Siaka Stevens died on May 29th 1988. May
His Soul continue to rest in peace. In 1985, Dr. Siaka Probyn
Stevens published his Autobiography- 'What Life Has Taught Me'.
What Life Has Taught Me is in part a political history of Sierra
Leone and in part the story of a self-made man. This is a
republication of the autobiography, which comes in two parts. Part
I covers his political career and his role in shaping the political
landscape of modern Sierra Leone. There is much in these pages to
interest anyone - thoughts about the temptations of corruption,
views on ideologies, and free speech. Siaka Stevens talks about his
supporters and his opponents. He remembers the first Prime
Minister, Sir Milton Margai, with reverence and respect - even when
he reflects on his imprisonment during that period. Perhaps most
revealing of Stevens (and especially interesting to scholars for
its new information and perspectives), is his assessment of the
military, attempts on his life, coups he tried to forestall by
gentle warnings to potential perpetrators, those that were
attempted and failed, as well as the one that succeeded in 1967.
Stevens brings this period vividly to life and in the process poses
difficult questions about how one controls a military bent on
intervention in political affairs. Siaka Stevens has been more
successful than many political leaders in this regard and as such
his thoughts, concerns, and actions are particularly important.
This book is important in addition because it reveals much more
than the life of Siaka Stevens. It is also about the process of
development, decolonization, and the dynamics of nation building.
China and Africa is a current hot topic. The Love Affair is a
strong enthusiasm which has seen an interest and eagerness by the
Chinese to engage in Africa. Chinese engagement in Africa has
raised various concerns. Although these concerns are real, it seems
much of the debate does not take into adequate (sometimes no)
account of the historical relations between Africa and China.
Indeed one would be forgiven to think that China and Africa started
their relations in the 1990s. But this is not the case. Already
back in 1957, for example, the Chinese were making large cotton
purchases from Egypt. China and Africa Love Affair is a short
historical account of the relationship between China and Africa.
The objectives of the book are to provide an historical context
through which the current debate can take place. Most of the
criticism leveled against both China and Africa does not take
account of the history between the two. It should do. Its worrying
that some criticism of Sino-African relations emanates from non
Africans. Understanding the history of Sino-African relationships
is critical to what Africans can gain from this relationship. It is
also critical to how Africans respond to the Chinese. Sino-African
relations are evolving. Failure to understand the historical
context in which this relationship has developed, will lead to
misunderstanding and perhaps even conflict, which would be
detrimental to both parties. Given the gradual decline of old
colonial powers and the more recent reorganization of geopolitics
that has been necessitated by the unraveling of neo-liberal
globalization and economic orthodoxy, to many Africans, young and
old alike, China is sometimes seen as having come to Africa only
recently. Similarly, many people in Europe and the Americas see
Chinese activities as part of the recent rise of China as a global
economic power. The majority know little of the long ties that have
existed between China and Africa; hence the reason for my book. We
Africans, we have the colonial history as our reference point when
we judge outsiders. However, if we know about the Chinese, we would
recognize that that cannot be compared to the colonialist. My
interest was based on my childhood encounter with the Chinese in my
native country of Sierra Leone. I became curious as to what the
Chinese were doing there. Why they, unlike the Europeans, were
mixing with the local workers. Why were they building roads,
hospitals and bridges? I wanted to learn more. I also wanted to see
what will become of this relationship. This was in 1989. Already
then, I had predicted that the relationship between China and
Africa would become stronger. This was based a correct analysis of
China's determination to become the world's largest economy. I also
correctly analyzed, based on the researched, that Africa's natural
resources would be critical and valuable to China as they strive to
become a global economic power house. I tell a story starting from
the 1960s, and ending in the present. I am not a Sino-African
expert. I have written a simple book, which I hope the reader will
find interesting. China is well on her way to becoming the largest
economy in the world. That she put a premium on her relationship
with Africa is something we must embrace. Enjoy the book and learn
Dr.Siaka Probyn Stevens was the third Prime Minister of Sierra
Leone from 1967 to 1971 and the first Executive president of Sierra
Leone from 1971 to 1986. Siaka Stevens died on May 29th 1988. May
His Soul continue to rest in peace. In 1985, Dr. Siaka Probyn
Stevens published his Autobiography- 'What Life Has Taught Me'.
What Life Has Taught Me is in part a political history of Sierra
Leone and in part the story of a self-made man. This is a
republication of the autobiography, which comes in two parts. Part
I covers his political career and his role in shaping the political
landscape of modern Sierra Leone. There is much in these pages to
interest anyone. This book is important in because it reveals much
more than the life of Siaka Stevens. It is also about the process
of development, decolonization, and the dynamics of nation
building.
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