Islamic unity has become a necessity / African people's support for Iran against America
A professor of International Relations History from Côte d'Ivoire said that divisions among Muslim countries have encouraged the United States to act against Iran, while true solidarity within the Islamic Ummah can be a power that earns respect on the international stage.
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Moritini Camara, a media figure and university professor from Côte d'Ivoire, in an interview with the Taghrib News Agency (TNA), stated: "I think if the Americans were able to attack Iran, it was because they knew other Islamic countries would not genuinely support it. How can an Islamic country serve as a base for attacking another Islamic country?"
According to him, the assurance that Muslims remain divided is one of the factors encouraging the United States to take such action.
This university professor stated: "If the Americans knew that by attacking one Muslim country, all Muslim countries would support it, they would not have done so."
He believes this situation makes the need for Islamic unity "even more urgent." He emphasized: "We must not remain at the level of words. We must act and recognize the power that the Islamic Ummah demonstrates."
This thinker from Côte d'Ivoire stated: "The Islamic world consists of 57 countries and possesses significant geopolitical and economic advantages. These countries control numerous maritime routes as well as vast energy resources. By combining all these capabilities, they can form a power that is respected even by those who do not wish to respect them."
He added: "Some differences between Islamic schools of thought are used to fuel divisions. All Muslims believe in one Quran and one Prophet. These are elements of unity upon which we can strive to build the Islamic Ummah. Unfortunately, for political reasons, we find ourselves in the current situation."
When asked about the perception of Iran in Côte d'Ivoire and more broadly in Africa, he explained that the image of the Islamic Republic has long been shaped by negative images published in certain media. "Iran was generally known in Africa, as well as in Côte d'Ivoire, through caricatures published in the press. People said Iran was a terrorist organization. This was the perception of many people about this country. However, the recent war has profoundly changed this perception. This war has allowed people to understand who Iran is, who the aggressor is, and who is on the wrong side of history. Today, in Côte d'Ivoire, defending Iran is much easier than six months ago."
Moritini Camara believes that despite human losses, Iran has won an important battle in the field of public opinion. He explained: "Psychologically, I think Iran has captured the hearts of Africans. I am not talking about governments that are dependent on other interests, but about public opinion."
This Ivorian professor, who is the editor-in-chief of a scientific journal largely dedicated to the Middle East, concluded that popular support for Iran in Africa has significantly increased.
In conclusion, he said: "Today, if you consider ten Africans, I think eight of them support Iran in this war with the United States."
