Africa must take its destiny into its own hands
Trump’s suspension of US aid rang the bell: Africa must take its destiny into its own hands
President, Movement of Sahelo-Guinean Federalists (MFSG)
The need for a leap forward
The 70 years of European colonialism have left a seemingly indelible mark on the governance of African states. Despite the independence of the 1960s and 1970s, our dependence on development aid remains too high and puts us in a very vulnerable position. The pattern of economic exchanges between the world and sub-Saharan Africa has remained the same for several centuries. The export of goods with low added value and the import of manufactured products from industrialized countries create a structural deficit that is at the main root of the poverty of our states. Development aid is neither sufficient nor adequate to fill the gap.
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Soumanou Salifou (administrator)
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