What can we do to save Africa from poverty and exploitation?

From the individual level, the Aricans should make themslves well accepted by the world through education. From the national level, great leaders who consider for their people can take the responsibility to get more opportunities for Africa. read more

Poverty in Africa is caused by a number of factors. The leading causes are corruption and poor governance, limited employment opportunities, poor infrastructure, poor resource usage, wars and unending conflicts, poor World Bank and IMF policies, among others. CORRUPTION AND POOR GOVERNANCE (coupled with dictatorial regimes). Poverty can only be fought in the presence of strong institutions, and equitable distribution of resources. This requires a non-corrupt government. read more

The African continent is extremely rich in scarce resources. It is rich in oil, uranium, copper, gold, platinum, tin, diamonds, timber, export-based agriculture, bio-fuels, biodiversity, land and people. As an example, a single old-growth tree from the rain forests of Africa can be worth more than $20,000 on the world market. read more