Ukraine War's African Silence: Indifference or Calculated Response?

The muted response of African nations to the war in Ukraine has sparked debate. Some believe this reflects indifference, while others argue it's a calculated response to complex geopolitical realities. A French video creator, AIMETUTTI, highlights the perceived neocolonial bias in Western media coverage, pointing to the ongoing conflicts in Congo as a stark contrast. "This prudence from African countries concerning the conflict in Ukraine doesn't contribute to giving Africa a credible voice within the international community," says AIMETUTTI. The video raises questions about the double standards in international news reporting and whether the focus on the Ukrainian conflict overshadows equally significant crises elsewhere. The lack of attention to the long-standing conflict in Congo, where far more lives have been lost, serves as a key point of contention. This ongoing debate necessitates further investigation into the complexities of African foreign policy and the role of media narratives in shaping global perceptions.