Wests understanding of democracy undermines and belittles African norms and values, says South African analyst

West’s understanding of democracy undermines and belittles African norms and values, says South African analyst “They make maximum benefits in terms of advancing this democracy as part of the package at a global level, led mainly by companies which they see as globalization. Globalization, in their view, is westernization and the advancement of Western norms and values globally,“ Dr David Monyae, director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies and the Confucius Institute at the University of Johannesburg, told Sputnik Africa on Democracy Day. According to him, Africa has “no problem with globalization or democracy“ if they are “people-centered“ and have “African characteristics“. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa You can also download the Sputnik Africa app to stay up to date with the most interesting news from Africa and around the world! Google Play | AppStore Источник: Geopolitics Live