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198. National Intelligence Estimate

ideals. But the more radical leaders, such as Nkrumah and Toure , have found the slogans of Pan-Africanism especially useful in their efforts to extend their influence and build up their followings. (Paras. 14-17) 3. “Conservative” leaders, such as Balewa , Houphouet-Boigny and Youlou, prefer postponing the issue of political integration. In addition, they wish to gain the material benefits which the maintenance of close ties with the former Metropoles have so far assured them. (Paras. 19-20) 4. Neither the Ghana-Guinea-Mali Union nor the Conseil de l’Entente is likely to develop into a real f…