African intellectuals facing the democratic entreprise. From the period of elitist nationalism to the democratic transitions, the trajectories of African intellectuals have always been jerky. Even if they give themselves messianic and tribune roles, their statutes remain ambiguous regarding society, state power and modernity.
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