Bøger af Jean-François Kouadio

"The style greatly suggests French influence; the humour, severity and even serenity are certainly French oriented, something reminiscent of Guy de Maupassant and Gustave Flaubert but combined! The theme is African politics at work, replete with the usual accompaniment of religious pastors and their chanting, lamb-like flocks. The author highlights the spurious, albeit utterly powerful, influence of religious cults; the occult, witchcraft and religious mambo jumbo being most exhaustively and successfully used by African head of states. The collection is also a steadfast comment on African values and social issues like the dreadful female genital mutilation, environmental degradation and limitless greed for power ¿ all evils which are roundly blamed as hindrances to progress"Lieutenant-Colonel Ulysses Chuka Kibuuka Academic and Ugandan Army senior officer

This novel presents an excellent synoptic view of all the dealings, shady maneuvers, and machinations that take place within the political power circles in Africa, driven by the interests of world powers. The reader realizes that Africa's golden age is not coming anytime soon, given the internal quarrels marked by tribalism, clanism, and presidents clinging to their seats. These deviations not only hinder development but also pave the way for imperialism, neocolonialism, and the greed of multinational corporations. Nationalism, patriotism, and pan-Africanism, which drive some African leaders, become mere hollow words and values that are on the decline. In this work, those unfamiliar with African politics are well-informed, and their naivety and ignorance are addressed. The author demonstrates skill in weaving intrigues, providing precise facts, portraying characters' behaviors, and constructing dialogues." An essential work to understand contemporary Africa."Jean Jacques BenienRewriter-literary critic

How can poverty be erradicated? How can Africa be industrialised? How can corruption be fought? How armed conflicts be settled? Why are so many Africans maladjusted once back from western universities? How can religious fundamentalism and fanaticism be contained? Do we really fight xenophobia and tribalism? How deeply do we comprehend the principles of the social contract? How do we hold back and eradicate pandemic diseases? How do we contain bad citizenship and insecurity? The sole aim of these stories is to point out some of the daily behaviours Africans should rid ourselves of in the process of building better functioning societies.