Africa has experienced decades of conflicts and wars, shaped by colonial history, ethnic and linguistic tensions, political instability, and struggles over resources. Despite the efforts of the African Union and international organisations, the continent continues to face challenges in emerging from these conflicts. It has endured liberation wars and civil conflicts, underscoring the urgent need for justice, reconciliation, and sustainable development to transform Africa’s turbulent past into a future of stability and prosperity.
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00:00Whenever someone thinks about the ongoing conflicts in Africa,
00:04they often think of wars, unrest and political instability.
00:09But why is this? What is the reason behind this?
00:12So far, thousands of efforts have been made in many countries in Africa to stop as many wars as possible,
00:18but the situation is still the same.
00:21Welcome to Deep Dive with Outlook.
00:23Today we will talk about the ongoing wars in Africa.
00:26The roots of the ongoing conflicts in Africa are politically, economically and socially complex.
00:34Although the African Union and regional organizations have plans to deal with these problems,
00:40it is still a challenge for them to be properly implemented.
00:44The local resident of Africa, Taj, says that he has to take his family from one place to another
00:52because he has no means of income.
00:54That's why he has to be forced to eat two meals a day.
00:58It should be noted that 35 non-international armed conflicts are listed in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024.
01:05These include conflicts in countries such as Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Mali, Mozambique and Nigeria.
01:15Senegal, Somalia and Sudan are also part of this list.
01:19According to the World Bank report, the cause of war in Africa is not ethnic or linguistic fragmentation,
01:26but is dependent on the failure of poor, political institutions and structural institutions,
01:32which have been causing unrest for years.
01:35Let's see what are the common reasons that have led to wars and conflicts in African countries.
01:42Young people are now becoming more aware of global opportunities.
01:47This awareness has increased the hopes of a better life.
01:50But the controversy in elections, increasing nepotism, or regional partisanship cause unrest in many countries.
01:59Weapons brought for terrorist purposes worsen the situation.
02:04The second reason is the upcoming elections.
02:08Elections, which are considered the backbone of any democracy, often become the cause of conflict.
02:14Many times, violence and instability spread after losing hope.
02:19The opposition leader of Mozambique, Vinancio Mondlane, believes that the elections two weeks ago
02:26were unfair and deceitful.
02:29That is why he is part of this strike, so that he can protest against it.
02:34The third reason is that economic progress in Africa has slowed down in recent years.
02:40Even in countries like South Africa and Nigeria, due to the challenging climate, GDP has fallen.
02:50GDP, which was 4.1% in 2022, fell to 3.1% in 2023.
02:57Many countries, which have risen from the war, are struggling to collect clean water, health services,
03:03energy, education, infrastructure, and technical resources.
03:08Due to the lack of resources, there is more controversy, which leads to more violence.
03:14So what can be done to stop the wars and struggles that have been going on for years?
03:20Africa is also facing the problem of displacement, which has been going on for a long time.
03:26There are challenges related to political instability, border issues, and climate change.
03:32The Pact of the Future strengthens cooperation between regional organizations such as the UN and the EU,
03:39and encourages Africa to play an important role in the global climate.
03:45The African Union and regional organizations have policies and schemes to deal with these issues,
03:52but they are not able to follow them properly.
03:55It is important to strengthen the system, promote political willpower, and solve social and economic problems,
04:03so that the EU's dream of making Africa a peaceful, integrated, and prosperous country in 2063 can come true.
04:11For more such Deep Dive Explainer videos, stay connected to Outlook,
04:15and follow the next issue, which is on the Never-Ending War theme.