Let there be an end to the arrogance of the big powers who miss no opportunity to put the rights of the people in question. Africa's absence from the club of those who have the right to veto is unjust and should be ended.
Interpretation
The quote critiques the dominance of powerful nations over marginalized regions like Africa, emphasizing the need for equality in international decision-making.
In this quote, Thomas Sankara highlights the arrogance of powerful nations that overlook the rights of people, specifically pointing to Africa's lack of representation in global decision-making processes. He argues that it is unjust for big powers to disregard the voices of nations and advocates for Africa's right to participate equally in international forums, particularly in matters that affect the rights and well-being of its people.
In practice
This quote could be used in a speech advocating for equal representation of developing nations in the UN.
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We must dare to invent the future
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