So much has been said about the East African Community and the African Union. If you have not heard of the two, well, now you have. So, what is the point of rallying African states under one union? Who should I support, the proponents or the antagonists of this promising movement. A philosopher would find the above question too ridiculous.
In this case, it has three interpretations. One, it may be interpreted as why should African states unite and not Africa states join the already well established unions? Must it be Africa for Africa and West for West? Second, it may be taken to ask why it is African countries that need to be united and not the troubled Middle East? Why does it have to be anyone anyway? Last, the above question may be taken as asking why it is reasonable for any continent or group of nations to unite at all. What is the reasoning?
Whichever side you are, you must have rigid and valid answers for responding to these questions. The best reason for any actions is based on self interest. The reason we stand for others is because in most cases there is a deep desire in our hearts that we seek to satisfy by attending to others. By this reasoning, the best means of convincing a man to help you reach your end is by proving to them that your interest is their interest lest you want to result in authoritarianism. I value freedom to justice. So in my next few articles, I will show you why it is in the best interest for us to unite as a one Africa. But that only if you have already agreed with me that unless it brings something for you it is of no use for you. I will however restrict my answer to the three in one questions from the perspective of the entrepreneur. I hope to see you then.
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