In the current international context, the question of the post-colonial situation of African countries raises a number of questions. There are concerns about the independent status of African countries vis-?-vis the former colonial powers, on the one hand, and other economically and militarily powerful countries, on the other. The influence of these countries still seems to weigh heavily on the management of African states. Such an attitude, which does not respect the norms of relations between sovereign states, is described as neo-colonialism. However, this neo-colonial attitude also seems to be adopted by the new African leaders who have succeeded the colonialists in power and prestige, perpetuating the work of their former masters. Apart from this aspect, the African continent still bears the scars of colonial alienation, and seems relegated to second place in a rapidly globalizing world. All this inspires African writers, who use the right words to help alleviate the continent's ills.