UN General Assembly
1969

which is based on the will of all the people and an acceptance of the equality of every citizen.” 100. In other words, Africa ardently desires independence with strict respect for the right of peoples to self-determination, so that they can participate in the work of peace. Africa has no wish to become the scene of disturbance, violence, hatred or war. But that is what we must expect if there is no change in the situation in southern Africa. 101. In fact, despite the sincere desire of Africans to create a new, progressive and just society, in which every man will have the right to work, live and acquire an education, the retrogade forces of neo-colonialism are busy once again. Everything has been set in motion to frustrate the attempts to unify Africa, of whatever nature. 102. Concerning the part that could be played by the great Powers in our present-day societies, for good or for ill, the President of the Republic of Chad made the following statement on 7 October 1968 from this very rostrum: