African Ocean: A case for renaming the WIO Historic, Legal & Scientific Perspective (A detailed Case Study)

The continent of Africa has often been ignored in the realm of strategic affairs. This ignorance stems from the colonial plunder imposed on the cradle of humanity by European powers during the infamous “scramble for Africa”. Not only did the European empires try to impose their cultural values and core beliefs on the rest of the world but also their world view. When they were inevitably forced out of their former colonies, they left behind their colonial baggage in the form of norms, culture and world view. As mentioned earlier, Africa has long been sidelined by the strategic community. The case of the maritime domain is no different.

What is African Ocean?

A short video introducing the history and geography of African Ocean.

Introduction to African Ocean.

A short animated video depicting the introduction of African Ocean by Engr. Josef Yomi Abayomi

Why to rename WIO to African ocean?

It’s AFRICAN OCEAN, as African Countries are populated around it. Dr. Bakare Najimdeen P.hd in Politics and International Relations, from Nigeria highlighting the importance of renaming the Western Indian Ocean to African Ocean in his short video message.

Case of renaming the WIO to African Ocean.

Prof. Sekou B Kamara,Expert of Public Administration,From Liberia is explaining the case of renaming the WIO to African Ocean.

Prof. sharmarke Hassan iye

Head of the Qudus University, Mogadishu Somalia fully supports African Ocean Campaign.

Abdur Rehman Abdul Qadir

President, “The African Ocean Campaign” , Kenya Chapter. Expressing his views for African Ocean Campaign.

ILyas Hussein Osman

President”The African Ocean Campaign” Somalia Chapter. Message for African People.

Ahmed Mohamed Hassan

General Secretary,African Ocean campaign, Somalia Chapter, sharing his views about African Ocean Campaign.