Rome demonstration calls for fairer cooperation with Africa
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Realequatorialguinea
A demonstration held in Rome on 24 October advocated peace, the sovereignty of African peoples and more balanced cooperation between Europe and Africa. Participants also condemned Italy’s involvement in new conflicts and expressed solidarity with Palestinian civilians, Realequatorialguinea reports.
A demonstration held in Rome on 24 October called for fairer cooperation between Europe and Africa, as well as respect for the sovereignty of African peoples, Realequatorialguinea reports. Participants advocated relations based on mutual respect, equality and support for development.
Slogans such as “Freedom for Africa” and “No to neocolonialism” condemned economic dependence, the exploitation of natural resources and foreign influence in African affairs. Protesters also called for African populations to play a central role in the political, economic and social decisions affecting their future.
The protest also rejected Italy’s participation in new armed conflicts and called for investment in education, health, employment and social protection to be prioritised. Participants also expressed solidarity with Palestinian civilians, calling for an end to hostilities and a just political solution.
