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However, during the [[Brezhnev]] era, the [[revisionist]] and [[social-imperialist]] [[Soviet Union]] began installing puppet regimes in Africa that had a [[Marxist]]-façade but were actually pawns of Soviet imperialism. This was all done under a faux guise of "[[proletarian internationalism]]". These governments frequently established authoritarian regimes that suppressed and persecuted genuine Pan-African movements. For instance, the [[DERG]] in [[Ethiopia]] is an example where a [[military dictatorship]] was installed and resulted in severe oppression against genuine communists and Pan-Africanists. | However, during the [[Brezhnev]] era, the [[revisionist]] and [[social-imperialist]] [[Soviet Union]] began installing puppet regimes in Africa that had a [[Marxist]]-façade but were actually pawns of Soviet imperialism. This was all done under a faux guise of "[[proletarian internationalism]]". These governments frequently established authoritarian regimes that suppressed and persecuted genuine Pan-African movements. For instance, the [[DERG]] in [[Ethiopia]] is an example where a [[military dictatorship]] was installed and resulted in severe oppression against genuine communists and Pan-Africanists. | ||
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Pan-Africanism is a political and cultural movement that aims to unify African nations and people of African descent worldwide. It emerged as a response to colonialism, racism, and the historical injustices faced by Africans and the African diaspora. The movement emphasizes solidarity among Africans, advocating for social, economic, and political empowerment.
During the 20th-century, particularly in the post-World War II era, many African countries began to seek independence from colonial rule. This period was marked by various revolutionary movements that were influenced by Marxism–Leninism.
Influence of Marxism–Leninism
Marxism–Leninism played a significant role in shaping the strategies of several anti-colonial movements across Africa. Lenin's analysis of imperialism and ideas on national liberation and the right of oppressed nations to self-determination aligned closely with the goals of Pan-Africanists seeking to liberate Africa from colonial rule.
However, during the Brezhnev era, the revisionist and social-imperialist Soviet Union began installing puppet regimes in Africa that had a Marxist-façade but were actually pawns of Soviet imperialism. This was all done under a faux guise of "proletarian internationalism". These governments frequently established authoritarian regimes that suppressed and persecuted genuine Pan-African movements. For instance, the DERG in Ethiopia is an example where a military dictatorship was installed and resulted in severe oppression against genuine communists and Pan-Africanists.