The 'African Post-colonial State' Unmasked: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

The article critically examines the voting behavior of African states on United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolutions condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, revealing deep divisions that reflect the fragmented nature of the African post-colonial state. It argues that African countries' votes—ranging from support, opposition, abstention, to calls for mediation—are influenced less by principle and more by historical colonial legacies, economic dependencies, and strategic alignments with global powers such as Russia, China, and the West. The paper situates Africa's predicament within the context of neo-colonialism, highlighting how the continent's artificially imposed post-colonial states lack true sovereignty and unity, which undermines the effectiveness of regional bodies like the African Union (AU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC). It further discusses the role of the BRICS bloc (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as both a potential opportunity and a risk for Africa, cautioning that Africa may remain a pawn in global power struggles unless it strengthens continental unity and asserts agency through robust regional institutions. The author concludes by emphasizing the necessity for Africa to overcome its neo-colonial constraints and unify politically and economically to determine its own destiny.