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• Publication Date: November 13, 1956
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14 NOV 1956
MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. William S. Rountree
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
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Attached is a copy of a letter with enclosures
which I received fromi
in which he
catliaea in more detail the subject of our discussion
f 9 November, the facts of which were provided to
you in my memorandum of 13 November.
C. P. CADELL
Lieutenant General, USAF
Deputy Director
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An African Policy for Egypt
(A suggested programme by a correspondent)
Reprinted from
The Egyptian
Economic & Political Review
A Monthly Review of Politics and Economics in the Middle East
International Edition
August 1956
Africa is the continent of the future. It is the remaining hope of
imperialism after it has vanished from Asia,, With Europe's retreat from
Asia, Africa appeared as the vital area for exploitation and imperialist
purposes.
The times, however,have changed once more, and the peoples of Africa
are asking for freedom and the right to live and run their on affairs.
Egyptiin its capacity as the leading African State, can contribute to the
liberation of the peoples of Africa, for it is the largest and richest
African state and occupies an eminent position in the Islamic and Arab worlds.
It is a powerfully radiating centre of influence for this continent and the
lope of its peoples by virtue of its inherited humanitarianism, its tradi-
tions, its mental and moral heritage, its history,its faith in freedom and
human dignity,and the geographical, physical and historical factors which
lave linked it with the peoples of Africa.
For all these reasons, Egypt finds itself called upon to shoulder the
great burdens thrown on it, to endeavour strongly and resolutely to liberate
these peoples, to raise them from the deep abyss into which they have been
driven by the power of foreign colonialism, and to help them by all possible
means in all political, economic and social fields, so that the peoples may
regain t heir freedom and become strong and united. Africa will then be
for the Africans.
Egypt., having now been liberated from the last bond of domination, proud
of its freedom and its honourable past, has taken up a position in accordance
with its principles and its attitude of neutrality between the two camps.
It has no imperialistic ambitions or self-interest in view, but all its
efforts are devoted to supporting the weak and enslaved peoples so that they
may be strengthened and gain the right of self-determination. Egypt has the
right now to occupy its just place in the international family.
Egypt has therefore to plan its African policy on the basis of "Africa
for the Africans" and to direct this policy to its liberation from foreign
nfluence,politically, economically, socially, culturally and militarily.
It must also deferd. the Rights of Man which claim liberty for all and an
equality in rights without distinction of race, religion or language. It
must endeavour to unify the peoples of the continent and discover a tie to
'Join them so that they may form a united block in economy, defence and
politics vis-a-vis the big blocks now existing in the world. It must also
ensure that Africa with its peoples and resources shall be on the side of
peace and not be an implement employed for warmongering, but stand together
in international cooperation on the basis of liberty and equality and not
as victims for exploitation.
In order that Egypt may realize these high aims and be able to carry
out this new African policy,it must take those steps necessary in the various
fields of politics, economy and culture.
Politics
1. The Government must start at once to establish a net of consular
services in Africa. When positions in Africa are changed and the system of
government is altered, the Government of Egypt must be quite ready t o es-
tablish diplomatic representation. The Egyptian diplomatic envoys must have
received the necessary preliminary studies made by those consuls or those
acting for them, so that it may be possible to start at once calmly to
execute the new African policy referred to above.
2. Giving attention to propaganda as an effective weapon calling for
support for Egypt and its policy. Forms of propaganda are many:
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a) Egyptian Broadcasting
Great attention must be paid to strengthening it so that it shall reach
all parts of the con- (line missing in original article) directed to the natives
of the various zones and to broadcasting in the African languages and dialects.
b) The Cinema
To allocate documentary and cultural films and others with useful subjects
and to distribute them regularly. Such films open the mind and enable people
to grasp the extent of Egypt's civilization. They would induce African peoples
not to delay joining the caravan that marches in the path of civilization
and that Egypt has prepared for them.
c) Press, Printed Matter and Publications
The Press must adopt the policy of supporting Africa and the Africans
and follow the instructions of all organizations concerning their importance.
As for printed matter and publications they must be written in Arabic, English
and French, possess simplicity of style and good printing, and call for Egypt
and its African policy. All this printed matter should bear the impression
of realism and be remote from exaggeration and artificiality.
3. a) Missions
Egypt must send selected missions of experts in science, religion, politics,
economics, commerce and social services to aid the African peoples, to support
them, to collaborate with them and light the path before them.
b) Egypt must accept the largest possible number of natives from African
countries to be educated in Egypt and must care for their social and financial'.
problems and help to settle them. It should also invite the leaders of the
peoples of Africa, from time to time to visit Egypt, discuss and argue with
them about the renaissance of Egypt in all its aspects and come to an under-
standing as to what can be done in their mutual interest.
~. An Annual African Conference
An invitation should be sent annually to hold an African Conference where
the affairs and problems of the continent can be studied, together with the
peoplesT requirements and the organization of their efforts. This conference
should be held in Cairo once each year. No doubt the pilgrimage season would
provide a good opportunity and a time when the best means are available for
spreading E gyptis principles among the peoples of this continent. If pro-
paganda is well organized during that season, it would yield a great benefit.
c.
The construction of a Net of. Egyptian Communications to connect Egypt with
the Different Parts of the Continent.
a) The establish::-.: of an airline crossing the continent from north
to south and subsidiary lines to the other parts situated east and west of
this line, using Egyptian aeroplanes.
b) The establishment of ocean and coast lines around Africa in order
to develop commercial exchanges and facilitate the connection of the African
peoples with Egypt.
6. Institute for African Studies
Our African policy and its execution should be planned and directed in
the light of knowledge and an accurate study of the conditions in African
countries. It is therefore desirable to establish as soon as possible an
institute for African studies managed by a group of scientists and professors
specializing in African affairs. The function of this institute will be the
study of and regular researches in:
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1. Every country and every people of the continent, provided that this
study include:
a) (1) The formation of African peoples as regards their race
relationships. These are of fundamental importance in their
life.
(2) The habits, languages and traditions of each people.
(3) Their needs and economic and social problems.
(Li.) The geography of each region and its most important sources
of wealth.
b) The extent of ties binding each country with Egypt from the point of
view of nationality, language, religion, society, economics, national aspirations
and political objectives, and also the extent of the ties binding Egypt's interests
to each country.
c) The general imperialistic methods used in the African countries.
The extent of the competition between states in Africa, and the analysis of the
benefits derived from that competition.
d) The objectives of the Institute are to prepare groups of experts
specialized in African affairs, and in particular in the study of the im-
perialistic methods which have enabled some European states to maintain their
hold on those regions. These experts may be given appointments in the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs which will later send them into Africa for service,
e) A section of this Institute is to be allocated for special studies
by those who will be sent on missions from the Azhar and the Ministry of Edu-
cation and Instruction. They will go'to Africa for teaching, preaching, and
giving lessons in the fundamentals of religion, so that they may by this means
be able to preach Egyptian politics there.
Egypt's, declaration of this principle at a suitable time, its endeavours
to stabilize this principle and not to deviate from it or go against it
resembles the Monroe Doctrine (America for the Americans). The reaffirmation
by Egypt of this principle, keeping staunchly to it and defending it will
enable her to win a high position in the hearts of the peoples of Africa.
This will make all these countries direct their gaze towards Egypt and gather
around her.
8. Egypt's Activity in the European Field
The United Nations is considered a fertile field where Egypt can carry
out her African policy. It can utilise the pulpit of this organization for
defending her policy which has for its aim the welfare of the Africans.
Another reason for the importance of this field is the participation of
Egypt in the 'rico-Asian group. This is a great help in the organization of
cooperation in international fields for the realization of this policy.
It will help to refer here, for example, to the aspects that the activity
of Egypt has assumed in the United Nations in the African field, and Egypt's
defence of Tunis, Morocco and Algeria, as well as her stand on problems of
race distinction in the Union of South Africa, or the interests of peoples not
enjoying home rule and of those under the system of international tutorship,
as well as Egypt's participation on the U.N. Advisory Council for the Somali-
land.
It is therefore the duty of the Arab nations to secure permanent seats
for themselves on the Council. This does not contain one single African
nation. Egypt must endeavour to replace Iraq on the Committee for
countries not enjoying home rule at the expiry of Iraqis period.
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Economic Objectives
1) The enlargement of the net of consular representation on the continent,
the establishment of commercial bureaux, propaganda for Egyptian products,
and the conclusion of commercial agreements with African countries.
2) The study of African markets to discover the desires of the various
peoples and the extent of their approval of and demand for various Egyptian
products. Demand for a certain article is subject to taste, which differs
from one country to another. The study of the different tastes, therefore,
and meeting the requirements of the inhabitants is an important factor in the
disposal of products. This can be realized by only two means: -
First - Sending economic missions to the different regions, and charging those
missions to make accurate reports on the different demands of the
people for Egyptian articles.
Second - The establishment of exhibitions and commercial markets in every region
in Africa in order to discover the information and statistics neccessary
for traders, and to make propaganda for Egyptian products.
Third - The peoples of Africa are weak and cannot come to Egypt. Egypt must there-
fore go to them in the following ways:
1. The frequent sending of '?exzerts and Egyptian technical missions such as
engineers and physicians to take part in their turn in the development and
raising of the standards of the countries to which they are sent.
2. Establish joint stock companies, agricultural, industrial and commercial,
in collaboration with the local inhabitants for the exploitation of resources
of their country, taking into consideration that they must be treated very well
and justly. Egypt must be liberal with them so that they may know that the
objectives of Egypt are sound and that our aim is the welfare of the country
and its people, and not to exploit them as the foreign imperialist does.
Fourth - To encourage the emigration of Egyptians to many African countries such
as the Sudan and East Africa, facilitate their journeys and grant them
subsidies.
Cultural directives
1. Expansion in sending cultural and preaching missions, particularly from
Al-Azhar, calling for the spread of Islam in Africa.
2. The establishment of educational institutes, mosques, and hospitals all
over the African countries, and the acceptance of African students in Egyptian
educational institutes on a large scale.
The utilization of the Egyptian Broadcasting station for brcadcasting
scientific and cultural lectures specially for these regions, and the allo-
cation of sje cial cultural and educational programmes to enlighten the Africans
on their affairs and to direct African public opinion. This can be done by a
specialized broadcast under the name of The Voice of Africa similar to the
Voice of the Arabs.
ta.. The organization of touristic affairs as to travel expenses and cost of
residence and entry facilities, particularly for African students, so that this
may help African students to visit Egypt and its monuments. This will help to
increase the contacts of the peoples of Africa with Egypt and the Egyptians,
thus increasing the spiritual and mental connections between them and strengthening
the ties of cooperation and similarity among them all.
,. The organization of athletic tours for African countries and increasing
the number of Egyptian athletic teams to those countries. It is quite obvious
that Egyptian ahtletic teams would make great and vast propaganda for Egypt.
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No doubt the success of our policy in Africa necessitates care for
the organization of this policy through:
1.
Our general Arab policy, because of the existence of Arab peoples in
Africa.
2.
Our Islamic policy, because of the existence of Islamic peoples
who can rely on Egypt to safeguard their Islamic personality.
and races
3.
Our European policy, because of the existence of European imperialistic
states in Africa.
Moreover, the success of Egypt's African policy necessitates drawing the
attention of all Egypt's people to Africa, and the collaboration of all efforts
and powers of all Egyptian ministries in order to carry out this policy with
accuracy and enthusiasm. Each Ministry will act within its -awn competence and
to have the possibilities of this policy completely and abundantly in mind
before beginning to carry it out.
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