Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Daniel D
Published on 2024-02-20 19:41:13
Former US Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, expressed his disappointment with the EU’s business dealings with Cameroon amid the unresolved Anglophone crisis. Nagy took to formerly Twitter on Sunday, February 18th, to address the issue.
Nagy questioned the European Union’s decision to hold a “Business Week” with Cameroon to promote trade and investment in a critical tweet. He suggested that the EU should prioritize justice for Ambazonians over new investments and urged the EU to use its influence to address the conflict in the Northwest and Southwest Regions.
The EU-Cameroon Business Week took place in Yaounde, and Nagy believes that the EU can play a significant role in pressuring Cameroon to resolve the longstanding Anglophone crisis, which has led to over 6,000 deaths and the displacement of over a million people internally and externally.
Nagy acknowledged the EU’s previous condemnation of the conflict but believes that mere verbal condemnation is insufficient. He called on the EU to refrain from engaging in business dealings with Cameroon until the human rights issues in the Anglophone regions are adequately addressed.
During his time as Under Secretary of State for African Affairs in the Trump administration, Nagy played a role in Cameroon’s removal from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) due to human rights violations in the Anglophone regions. Since leaving office, he has continued to criticize Cameroon’s handling of the crisis.
Nagy, known for advocating for secession in Cameroon, also criticized the West’s double standards in its approach to African affairs. He cited examples such as the West’s embrace of Croatia and Slovenia when they broke away from Yugoslavia, contrasting it with what he perceives as hypocrisy regarding Somaliland’s successful bid for independence. Nagy emphasized the need for consistency and fairness in the West’s treatment of African nations.
In a separate tweet, Nagy referenced the recent accusation by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who accused Ethiopia of attempting to colonize part of Somalia’s territory through a deal with breakaway Somaliland. Nagy commended Ethiopia for acknowledging reality in its port deal, highlighting the complex dynamics in African geopolitics.
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