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Who is responsible for Africa's problems? 7 Articles

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    by Hakim Lagadeg

    There is no single person or group responsible for Africa's problems. From the outside colonial powers have inflicted severe punishments on the continent from the slave trade to modern oil exploitation. Also, aid organizat...read more

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    by Samuel Lacks

    Many would quickly point the finger at western Europe and scream "the slave trade!", but slavery was prevalent in Africa before Europeans set foot upon African soil. The truth is that there are numerous reasons that Afric...read more

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    by Adema Maviala

    Has anyone taken a look at the world map? Not the one we learn in geography because that is tainted with the belittlement that is the western world. But the real geographical map, measured map of the world? My lecturer yes...read more

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    by Nona-Michael Jackson

    The following myths might explain who could be responsible for the dilemma in Africa: 1. That blacks were ritualized because they were easy targets and wouldn't help nor save each other from the hands of slavery, from the...read more

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    by Setloholo sa Robose Sethunya

    Addressing the Root of Africa's Problems It is easy to point at the African continent to locate Africans responsible for African's problems. There is something wrong here. Africa used to be a virgin, not knowing other t...read more

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    by Amina Jackson

    Africans are greatly responsible for their problems. The corrupt and incompetent governments have sunk Africa's economy in poverty's deadly waters. From that, there is this greed for power that has tied Africa in civil war...read more

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    by Golden Harmony Mays

    African leaders are hugely to blame on the suffering of their people in this last decade. They are greedy, corrupt and brutal to the very people who elect them. One should wonder what will become of Africa in 20 years to c...read more

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