The AU And The Tragedy Of A New Headquarters By Chika Ezeanya

Somebody analysed this article and disagreed with the author.Read it here pronto:
http://allafrica.com/stories/201202031280.html

What do u think? Should China fix the long decayed Lagos-Badagry express way or do u prefer someone else? Follow dis link for d story:

http://www.punchng.com/business/homes-property/ccecc-bags-lagos-badagry-...

Still on China in Africa.Watch the following videos and documents. The only ones complaining are those who feel left behind. The West even asked China to sit down with her to discuss how to "deal" with Africa. Translation: China is doing way more than required for Africa. Take am sofri, sofri, haba China!!!Why the rush? You develop Africa then we are screwed. Don't you understand that, China.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUaZ4W1El0o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHEpsXmmD48

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66XpNrRupEw

http://www.davidandassociates.co.uk/davidandblog/newwork/China_in_Africa...
This one give's insight into the African American take on China's presence in Africa. It is very interesting and a much watch considering the view of African Americans about Africans(people0 and Africa(resource grab):http://colonel6.com/2011/04/27/chief-ed-fox-on-black-americans-china-africa/

CHIKA EZEANYA this is for you:
http://www.chinaafricarealstory.com/
The rest of you hate- China- crowd can also peruse this material as a starting point for your education.

If I must be ignorant then who are you to speak? Why don't you google "Africom" and see who is gradually taking over the entire command and control of your military? Two short years ago you were told that your country will disintegrate by 2015 and you were too dumb to understand the implications until Boko Haram appeared on the stage. Who is Boko Haram and where do they get all these sophisticated remote controlled bombs from? Answer that simple question.

@Segun Odebunmi: My good friend, I do not begrudge you the right to cticize as you find fit,but the point I was trying to make is that at least China is not towing the "take,take, and lecture" mentality of the West. When the West talks about Africa they concentrate on all the wild life in the jungles. Do you ever wonder why it is that every Westerner you encounter first sees you as an animal wh has just emerged from a tussle with lions? The current German Chancellor once opined that the West will never let China take over their "backyard", meaning they own Africa. China on the other hand believes that Africa is peopled by human beings who have aspirations to prosper and provide for themselves. You probably just got done protesting in that stupid "Occupy Nigeria" rubbish, but you never wondered why it is that the removal of subsidies occurred right after the head of the IMF visited Nigeria. Whose idea was it, eh? China will never demand such intrusive nonsense of Nigeria.

And the Chinese cannot place bugs?? You must be very ignorant.

kako-KUMO,you have described our leaders as ones with "coal-black brains" and the meetings as "rubbish";these descriptions only reveal your understanding of the workings of such organizations.

No one is forcing you to allow "Chinese to dominate [your] family", but take a look around where you are, what you are wearing and things in your home and tell us they are all 'Chinese-free'.Get over it and see the gesture of the donated AU HQ as something positive and handy in our development.

I totally agree with a member of this forum that we have leaders, past or present, that could cough out the 150 million USD from their stolen wealth for the construction of this building,but they'd rather have the money stashed away abroad.

The African leaders are forever unashamed at entertaining the world with their solid 'coal-black brains'. These shameless leaders if they ever love their people should be having their rubbish meetings under a fat baobab or giant mango trees pending the time they have saved enough pennies to construct a 'shelter' using the best skills available from their trades-men continent-wide. This is patriotism of a high grade that generations of Africans would be proud of and build upon. Just because a stranger offers you a bag of cookies doesn't entitle you to shamelessly jump at it. I cannot close my eyes for a minute and allow the Chinese to dominate my family. Warning: African leaders be aware that the day is near when the ground would quake and bake under your slotted feet. Meanwhile, get ready your Chinese masters to bail you out of the suffocating peoples rebellion. You have consistently shown to be forever irresponsible to your own people!

Mengistu, while I subscribe to the fact that every human being has the freedom to hold personal view, I am appalled by your view on this brillant piece. Your position shows the shallow mind of someone who lacks the knowledge about International Politics and Diplomacy. Just to let you know, there is no "free lunch" in the international community relations(not even in Freetown). You talk about the West asking for an arm before they can do anything. What you don't know is that China is in competion with the West for the soul of Africa. What they have just done is to beat the West to it. Go back to school and read some books in International Relations/Politics and Diplomacy before you start condemning a brillant idea with your gutter words.

Chika,
Your scholarly article is very informative and beatifully written. Most African heads of state have not learnt that nothing is free in this world and that he who pays the piper dictates the tune. They have not learnt that those countries that emerge as super powers and developed nations did not get there by relying on handouts. Those countries worked hard, relied on their innovative abilities and self reliance to develop and achieve greatness. Africa and Africans will continue to be politically and economically manipulated and dominated until people who abhor curruption, learn from history and are self reliant, become African leaders. It is important that if one is going to accept any gift at all, one must consider all ramifications of such gift. If the gift in any way apparent or hidden compromises your integrity,security or can be used in any way against you, such gift should be rejected. People who can read between the lines will reject this gift outright. Well done Chika.

Who really cares who finances the building? At least, we are getting something in return for the exploitation.

Ghadafi wanted to finance it, the rest of the African leaders said no; they feared his increasing influence in the organization. All the crooked African presidents with billions in foreign accounts could not raise that paltry sum to pay for the building, yet they have yatchs docked in harbors in Dubai and other waterless countries.

If the Chinese want to build toilets in every village in Africa, so be it; if they want to carte off our oil and diamonds and golds to China, they can go ahead. We opened the door and let then in with our endemic corrupion and laziness.

Come on, Chairman Hu, the African door is still wide open, with arms fully extended in begging mode.

El stupido!!!!

I must commends the effort of all the African Union leaders for the effort they have put in, in making sure African and it's people unite together under one umbrella, but i must make then know that noting work fine without the intervention of the Satguru, because He is the costodian of all thing created, it is through Him you will realise the purpose of the AU, because religion has failed us now let call on Satguru Maharaj ji if Nigerian african will move forward, through Him we see the omnipotent, omniscience and omnipotential God Father Power in our midst. So is is even adviced that Bible and Koran should be remove from the constitution, i mean they shoul stop using it bceuase it have never help us since many years ago....Be wise now the CREATOR IS ON THE PLANET, FORM AND YOU TO ENJOY IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN HE HAS BROUGHT DOWN ON EARTH.

I like the view point of Chika but to the extent of caution for our leaders. I think that is what she set out to achieve. China is domination the world to the discomfort of Europe and America. China has made donation to countries in Latin America, Asia and the Caribbean. The are the highiest creditors to America. Even in the US the government strong arm them into submission in some projects carried out in America. The truth is that China is doing alot of business in Africa, not really exploiting, and they are one world power that tries to give back to any community they are benefitting from. If these guys will be given a chance in the Niger Delta, they will do alot for the community to get their co-operation.

Please stick to what you know. If the West builds the darn Au headquarters they'd place "bugs" throughout the damn place like you'd never believe. If the Africans build it, the damn thing will collapse in six short months or less and bury everyone in it. So what the hell is the point you trying to make here? It really don't mean shit that the Chinese are building stuff all over Africa 'cos the West will first demand an arm and a foot and then insult the hell outta you before they build shit. Stop whining and get on with the damn program or forever shut your gob.

I am ashamed that instead of appreciating the reality of the explanation she is showing us, you are turning a blind eye to her points. African Heads of States or AU Officials should rather encourage participation in building the centre and not accepting a Greek Gift that is laden with wiles. You have been bought by the Chinks...

Please stick to what you know. If the West builds the darn Au headquarters they'd place "bugs" throughout the damn place like you'd never believe. If they Africans build it, the damn thing will collapse in a short six months or less and bury everyone in it. So what the hell is the point you trying to make here? It really don't mean shit that the Chinese are building stuff all over Africa 'cos they West will first demand an arm and a foot and then insult the hell outta you before they build shit. Stop whining and get on with the damn program or forever shut your god.

Only wish bright younger people would get to take leadership positions across our continent!!!

This is not the first time that China will be doing something of international benefits in Africa. Recall that that when there was a dire need to construct a transportation network for the development of the economies of Southern African region, the fight against imperialism/colonization, and national liberation that Tanzania and Zambia sought assistance from the West but were turned down until China came to their rescue by building the 1860 kilometers Tanzania- Zambia Railway. I am yet to read from anywhere the railway has been used as a spy device as opined by you. All the equipment used were donated to these countries after the completion of the railway.

We all know how the West deceived/looted Africa in the name of aiding us.

Orisa boo le gbemi, semi boo se bami.Igba tori ngbeni, ki l'oosa n wo?

The design of the AU HQ incorporated historical aspects of African culture and tradition and was received with enthusiastic applause and acceptance by all African leaders that attended the 2007 AU summit in Ghana. Our leaders have their weaknesses, but having related with the so called world powers around the world for one favour or the other, they can tell a favour that is mutually benefiting from one that is master-slave inclined.

The current AU HQ was built in the 60s at the beginning of the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).Dynamism is a key factor for development, but our leaders did not see any reasons in building a modern AU HQ that will meet the challenges of today until China, under the China-Africa Cooperation, decided to present this as a gift to the continent. China deserves our appreciation and not condemnation. China is not leaving a mark in just a country, but in the whole of Africa.

Hey Chika,

I occasionally read your articles on SR and most of them showed independence of thought but this particular one appears hastily done and shallow. The new AU HQ, built by both the sweat and wealth of Chinese people in Ethiopia is in a way, wrongly viewed by you. This beautiful edifice is one of the eight measures to aid Africa as announced by Chinese President, Hu Jintao, at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2006. It aims to support African countries in strengthening unity and integration.For the records, both Chinese and Ethiopian workers worked collaboratively on the conference center that covers a construction area of 50, 000 square meters, housing a 2,550-seat big conference hall, a 650-seat medium conference hall, five press conference rooms and two VIP rooms. My sister, not just the Chinese workers.

Thank you, Chika!
We (Africans of the awakened generation) shall overcome the present retrogressive and retarding "rulership" of African peoples across the length and breath of AFRICA. When that time comes we would replace the "edifice" with an Afro-centric architectural design on a hill top. Speaking of hilltop, the occupant of Minna hilltop has "warned of readiness to put on uniform and fight to unite the country". IBB exposed his adherence to sectional politics when he brazenly identified with a failed Northern Agenda of attempting to appropriating the Nigeria Presidency through crude machinations. We would like IBB to begin his imaginary fight with Boko Haram and if successful he could then suggest a pragmatic solution to our current socio-political quagmire.

The write-up is educative,sensitive and historically informative.But come to think of it,what secret idea do u think most of these greedy and purblind Africa leaders stand to offer that will serve our collective interest in Africa?Afterall, most of them already are on the pay roll of Western secret agencies.China does not need to wire or install survellance devices in the building before getting information about the activities of the AU as stated by chika.On request by chinese Govt to send observers to any of their meetings will hurriedly be granted by AU so long as the chinese govt is ready to prepare RED- HEAD(AGAMA) LIZARDS and well sauced with dollars in their mouths and each president served hot on top of their plates of rice/salad...the observers will go home with original copies of their communique.Thank u my sister,chika.No be Africa leaders?

The write-up is educative,sensitive and historically informative.But come to think of it,what secret idea do u think most of these greedy and purblind Africa leaders stand to offer that will serve our collective interest in Africa?Afterall, most of them already are on the pay roll of Western secret agencies.China does not need to wire or install survellance devices in the building before getting information about the activities of the AU as stated by chika.On request by chinese Govt to send observers to any of their meetings will hurriedly be granted by AU so long as the chinese govt is ready to prepare RED- HEAD(AGAMA) LIZARDS and well sauced with dollars in their mouths and each president served hot on top of their plates of rice/salad...the observers will go home with original copies of their communique.Thank u my sister,chika.No be Africa leaders?

The write-up is educative,sensitive and historically informative.But come to think of it,what secret idea do u think most of these greedy and purblind Africa leaders stand to offer that will serve our collective interest in Africa?Afterall, most of them already are on the pay roll of Western secret agencies.China does not need to wire or install survellance devices in the building before getting information about the activities of the AU as stated by chika.On request by chinese Govt to send observers to any of their meetings will hurriedly be granted by AU so long as the chinese govt is ready to prepare RED- HEAD(AGAMA) LIZARDS and well sauced with dollars in their mouths and each president served hot on top of their plates of rice/salad...the observers will go home with original copies of their communique.Thank u my sister,chika.No be Africa leaders?

Construction began three years ago by the China State Construction Engineering Corporation, using building materials largely brought from China, and a mix of Chinese managers and Ethiopian laborers.

it is interesting that your post is put alongside the story of the collapse of an Abuja 3 story building.

The article hits the African corrupt leadership on the head, i wonder who will like to live in a house build by vampire, sometimes what you eat to survive you eat and die, the corruption perfected by African leaders will one day extinct them in one single shot. i believe they think they got it free from china, they might as well have accepted their grave yard from the chinese. For African leaders to contributes and build an headquater worth proud by Africans, they chosen to sell the secret of the continent to the chinese. This is no apocalyptic but conventionalism, African leaders should be assure that whatever they discuses in that building will undoubtedly be recorded and listen to in china. The impewrialist colonial west donates corrupt divisive mentality to Africans, now communist china wants to encamp and box that mentality in a single building in Adis Ababa for continous and easy manipulation.

How can that be a gift to Africa, the chinese are trying to monitor the conversation of african leader. This people are the best in technology and what ever they seek with thier technology they will surely get it. Chinese people are number one technologically, so A.U should beware! In case A.U need my advice, they can reach me on facebook or call my phone 2348165872022/2348023656312. Am ayobamidele tosin oluwapelumi.

Yes! I RESPECT U CHIKA! But just we can still another Nice hall ! Even tomorrow ....but ,''it is not african culture to refuse gifts of freinds''

Let's face it, Africans lack the ability to articulate. We have lost our worthiness to self-aggrandizement and corruption and are, and will continue to be for sometime to come, centuries behind any current trend or revolution.