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People of Africa
from People of Africa
LIBYA
In the annals of history, amidst the hallowed halls of the United Nations, there resonates the voice of a lion, a proud son of Africa, Muammar Gaddafi. It was on a crisp September day in 2009 that he stood, not merely as a leader but as the embodiment of a continent’s aspirations, addressing the 64th session of the General Assembly.
As the world listened, Gaddafi’s words cut through the diplomatic haze, striking chords of truth and defiance. For him, the United Nations was not just an arena for debate but a stage for the restitution of Africa’s dignity. With the eloquence of a poet and the resolve of a statesman, he spoke not only for Libya but for the entire African Union, demanding recognition, respect, and rectification of past wrongs.
LIBYA
In that pivotal moment, Gaddafi’s speech transcended the mundane confines of politics; it became a symphony of liberation, echoing the cries of a continent shackled by centuries of exploitation. His call for Africa’s rightful place in the United Nations Security Council was not merely a plea for representation but a demand for justice, a reclaiming of Africa’s stolen legacy.
Yet, behind the measured cadence of his words lay a palpable sense of urgency, a recognition of the stakes at hand. Gaddafi knew that the path to Africa’s emancipation was fraught with obstacles, chief among them the entrenched interests of the Western powers. With unyielding courage, he confronted the hegemonic forces that sought to perpetuate Africa’s subjugation, challenging the very foundations of the global order. In the aftermath of his impassioned address, the echoes of Gaddafi’s words reverberated far beyond the walls of the General Assembly.
IT
IS
EITHER WE
LIVE OR DIE IN
AFRICA.
AFRICA IS OUR MOTHER, HOW CAN WE LEAVE OUR MOTHER
They sparked conversations, ignited debates, and stirred the dormant flames of African pride and unity. For in Gaddafi’s vision, Africa was not a passive bystander but an active participant in shaping the destiny of humanity.
Today, as we reflect upon his legacy, we remember Muammar Gaddafi not merely as a leader but as a beacon of hope for a continent yearning to break free from the shackles of history.
His words, immortalized in the annals of time, serve as a reminder that the struggle for Africa’s liberation is far from over.
Rest in peace, son of the land. Your spirit lives on in the hearts of millions, inspiring generations yet unborn to dare, to dream, and to defy the odds.
The son of Africa
SPEECH BY MUAMMAR GADDAFI, PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN UNION, AT THE 64TH SESSION OF THEUNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
LOCATION: UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK CITY
