THE AFRICAN PHILOSOPHER’S VIEW ON THE ISSUES OF COLONIALISM AND NEOCOLONIALISM

Under current conditions of the rapidly changing world it is extremely important to study experience of the states , which have obtained sovereignty in the twentieth century, but are not able to become equal members of world community even in 21th century for several reasons. First it is important for objective estimate of the West's poli- cy towards the rest of the world. Second to try to predict geopolitical role and place of the African states on the world scene of the future that is also important for formation of mutually beneficial relations of Russia with the countries of Africa. In this article, the following issues are considered: • African philosopher's view on the colonialism issue; • Suggestions of the African scientists and politicians on incr ease in economic independence of their countries; • Examples of positions of representatives of the European scientific elite on neo - colonialism