Responsible Statecraft posted on 4 March 2022 a commentary titled "Kenyan Diplomat's Criticism of Russia Highlights a Double Standard in Africa" by Alex de Waal.
While most countries agree that the multilateral world order, among other principles, is being challenged by Russia in Ukraine, the author argues that much of Africa is engaging in a double standard. Citing recent military coups in Africa and the muted response from African leaders and the African Union, the author suggests that the leaders and the AU are turning their backs on a basic principle of international law.
