Afrasianet - Almadar September 21 , 2025 - The book examines Africa's long path between slavery and freedom, from the transatlantic slave trade to formal independence and beyond.

? Key Themes:

Slavery and colonialism

Millions of Africans were forcibly transported to work as slaves in the Americas.

European colonialism plundered resources and remapped the continent to sow divisions.

Slavery was not only physical, but intellectual, cultural, and a stolen identity.

Formal independence and dependency

Despite the direct exit of colonialism, African countries remained hostage to authoritarian regimes and economies subordinate to Western institutions.

Freedom is still lacking because of the persistence of external influence and the dominance of international interests.

Terrorism as a tool

The book discusses a fundamental question: Is terrorism the result of a security vacuum or a tool made by the major powers?

It shows how terrorism has been used as a pretext for foreign interventions and ensuring that chaos continues.

Africa's Major Powers

The United States: Its presence is based on security intervention, but it faces increasing public and government rejection.

Russia and China: Alternative interventions that present themselves as partners, taking advantage of weak Western influence.

Europe: Africa continues to be portrayed as a continent of poverty and famine, but relies on it as a primary source of raw materials.

The Future of the Continent

The author points out that Africa may be an arena of new international competition.

He asserts that renaissance will only be achieved through internal African unity and freedom from economic and political dependence.

? Conclusion:

The book shows that Africa is not yet fully liberated; the conflict between slavery (in its old and new forms) and freedom still exists. True freedom will come only when peoples regain their political and economic decision-making, and build balanced partnerships away from international hegemony.