The Poverty of Africa
The Poverty of Africa Africa is poor because is more a continent of blamers than a continent of doers. Africa is not poor because there is a dearth of resources; as the continent remains one of the richest if not the richest continent in the world. There is crude oil in Nigeria, abundance of gold in Ghana and Zimbabwe. Diamond flows like river in South Africa. Abundance of farmlands across the continent for agricultural purposes. The continent is also one of the most populated continent in the world. Africa is not poor because of lack of good leaders. Over the years and across the globe, many Africans are providing essential leadership in various fields. Many Africans are now members of parliaments in many European countries. Obama for instance has its roots in Africa. Africa is not poor because of the colour of their skins. This is because development is no respecter of person, race or tribe. South Africa has been able to provide over 40 thousand megawatts of energy while Nigeria