These questions listed are about History of Modern West Africa:

1. We have argued that the Cold War disrupted the economic development of West African countries. Do you agree? In what ways did the Cold War impact the region's economic development and what evidence can you cite to support your position? The impact may be negative or positive depending on your position so feel free to take any position in the debate.

2. We have argued that the Cold War had some impacts on the political development of West African countries. Do you agree? In what ways do you think the Cold War impacted the region's political evolution after the colonial period? The impacts many be negative or positive depending on your position so feel free to express your independent opinion.