ABSTRACT
The security problem in Africa is a manifestation of yet another critical phase in the political evolution of the continent. During the 1950s and 1960s, the peoples of Africa were united by their common struggle against foreign domination. The overriding goal was total independence from colonialism, and the enemies were the foreign powers, which were seen as not only dominating the people of Africa but also exploiting the continent to their own unfair advantage. The chapter deals with the premise that issues of peace and security are domestically rooted, but that the domestic scene cannot be seen in isolation from regional and international dynamics. While deploring foreign presence in Africa, the Organization of African Unity recognizes the right of any country to invite any power, African or foreign, to intervene and assist the inviting country with its security problems.
