“State of the Continent: A Mid-Century Assessment of Political Performance in Africa is
a much-needed contribution to multiple fields of scholarly research,
including African Studies, African History, Economics, Politics,
Anthropology, Sociology, Humanities and the Arts. Insights developed in
the book lay the groundwork for new thoughts and new visions for Africa
– visions that were sorely absent in the past, but crucially needed for
the present and for the future. Besides the ubiquity of publications
on the legacy of colonialism and neo-colonialism in Africa, there has
been to date no comprehensive research on Africa in the precise way
Professor Fobanjong has developed in this book. John Fobanjong has
created a unique work that will help people across the globe see Africa
and Africa’s great heritage in a new light. His position as a
scholarly ‘insider’ makes his work all the more relevant. He has a
unique ability to use his creative and critical thinking skills to
enhance knowledge and understanding. The new intellectual discourse that
he brings to the reader will certainly open up new strands of thought
on Africa. Professor Fobanjong displays an awareness and a perspective
that are original and brilliant, and a commitment to scholarship on
Africa that is both caring and inspiring. I am sure everyone who reads
this book is going to find it equally inspiring.”
