Cultural identity between restoration of dignity and issues of erasure between Frantz Fanon and Abdullah Hamdok ✍️ Hisham Mahmoud Suleiman
the introduction:-
Cultural identity is not only a reflection of the traditions and customs of people, but rather constitutes the backbone of the dignity and independence of the nation. In the context of political and social transformations, the role of leaders in the preservation or marginalization of this identity is highlighted. The figures whose name has been associated with questions of cultural identity are the revolutionary thinker Frantz Fanon, who made the restoration of identity a condition of national liberation, in the face of the policies of Abdullah Hamdok, the former Sudanese Prime Minister, described as weakening national identity. open the door to external hegemony
Frantz Fanon:
The struggle for independence and cultural identity: –
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Frantz Fanon, one of the most prominent thinkers of the 20th century, fought tirelessly against colonialism, emphasizing that colonialism is not limited to political and economic control, but rather extends to the erasure of identity cultural and psychological of peoples.
His vision of liberation:
Fanon saw that the restoration of cultural identity is the only way to free people from the restrictions of colonialism, because colonialism instills cultural and psychological inferiority in the souls of colonized peoples.
His practical fight: –
Fanon not only wrote and theorized, but also engaged in the armed struggle in Algeria against French colonialism, emphasizing that the struggle must include the elimination of all forms of domination.
Clear message: –
He called for building a national culture that strengthens the sense of dignity and independence, stressing that true independence begins with psychological and cultural liberation.
Abdallah Hamdok: –
Call for international supervision: –
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On the other hand, Abdullah Hamdok came in a different political context to lead Sudan during a transitional phase after the December 2018 revolution, but his policies sparked widespread controversy, particularly regarding national identity and political independence.
International guardianship letter:
In a move that many consider unprecedented and contrary to national dignity, Abdullah Hamdok wrote a letter demanding that Sudan be placed under international supervision, under the pretext that the crises plaguing the country require external intervention.
Paradox:-
As Fanon struggles to eliminate colonialism, Hamdok calls for the restoration of a new form of international dependence, which some see as the opposite of the concept of independence.
Cultural policies: –
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His policies focused on economic reform and political opening, but lacked a vision to strengthen national identity, which increased the sense of alienation within Sudanese society.
Charges of insanity: –
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The adoption of concepts such as gender mainstreaming and allowing practices contrary to traditional values have sparked widespread debate about the government's role in preserving Sudan's cultural and religious identity.
Comparison:-
The struggle for national dignity
The difference between the vision of Frantz Fanon and the policies of Abdullah Hamdok appears clearly in the treatment of the question of national dignity and independence. Fanon made cultural identity an axis of liberation of peoples, rejecting all forms of external domination. absent from Hamdok's policies, who went so far as to demand international trusteeship, which raised questions about the priorities of his leadership and the extent of his commitment to the concepts of independence and national identity. Ultimately, the preservation of cultural identity remains the basis. for any national project aimed at achieving true independence and sustainable development.
