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African Decolonizations by Pierre Haski powerfully retraces the major figures of the struggle for African independence. Inspired by the France Inter podcast, this essay sheds light on the roles of Sékou Touré, Patrice Lumumba, Senghor, and Ahidjo, to better understand the history and the contemporary issues of the African continent.

Author: Pierre Haski
Language: French 🇫🇷

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African Decolonizations, written by Pierre Haski and published by Stock, is an essential book for those who wish to understand the contemporary history of Africa through the lens of its independence struggles.

Adapted from the successful France Inter podcast, this book offers an enlightening and committed dive into the significant moments of African decolonization, represented by major political and intellectual figures of the 20th century.

Alongside renowned experts, including historian Pap Ndiaye, Pierre Haski paints a portrait of emblematic leaders such as:

Sékou Touré, a trade unionist who became president of Guinea, famous for daring to say "no" to Charles de Gaulle in 1958, refusing entry into the French Community.
Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of independent Congo, a martyr of independence, assassinated under mysterious circumstances involving colonial powers.
Léopold Sédar Senghor, a poet, thinker of Négritude and Senegalese politician, who left his mark on the post-colonial transition.
Ahmadou Ahidjo, the first president of independent Cameroon, whose journey is marred by a bloody decolonization orchestrated under French influence.

Far from a static account, African Decolonizations brings events to life through an accessible style and lively narration, blending analyses, testimonies, and perspectives. The book revisits the complexity of relations between former colonial powers and new African states, as well as the legacy of this period in current geopolitical issues.

This book is an essential key to understanding why the wounds of colonization remain open, and why the recognition of historical responsibilities is crucial for a more equitable future between Europe and Africa.

A book to be placed in the hands of everyone: history enthusiasts, teachers, students, but also citizens seeking to understand the contemporary world.