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Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu was a writer, revolutionary and politician. He led the 1964 Zanzibar revolution, and was a key figure in the economic development of Tanzania. Imprisoned by Nyerere for six years he was eventually released after an international campaign. Later, whilst living in London, Babu became a friend and source of strength to struggling peoples all over the world and he continued to play a unique role in African politics. In the face of the intensifying economic stranglehold and ideological dominance of Western agencies he spoke and wrote of the need for a second liberation of Africa. A committed Marxist, he was a passionate believer in a socialist, people's Pan-Africanism. Since he passed away in 1996, Babu's ideas and analysis have been sorely missed by those engaged in revolutionary and democratic struggles, particularly in Africa. The Babu Africa and Third World Discussion Forum will bring you some of his key writings which are relevant to understanding the past, transforming the present and building the future. Each month we will be presenting articles which have a particular bearing on current events as a starting point for discussion. This month in the wake of Clinton's bombings of Sudan and Afghanistan we bring you two articles "Third World concern about 'humanitarian' intervention" (January 1993) and "Non-alignment in the post-Gulf War era" (June 1991). Next month we will be looking at the continuing global economic crisis through Babu's writings. Future topics will include Pan Africanism, the politics of Tanzania and Zanzibar and much more... To take part in the discussion enter your comments and responses in our comments box or send them to our email address. |
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