Ethiopia was never colonized.
For much of its history, it was one of the poorest countries on the continent.
Meanwhile, Vietnam was colonized by the French, devastated by decades of war, and is now on its way to serious economic prosperity.
If colonialism were the answer to why Africa is poor, Ethiopia should be rich and Vietnam should be broke. Neither is true.
Can we please retire this excuse?
@topeapoola Nigeria is in the thick of this. More supply of skilled labour means demand for African workers increases. Perennial barriers of international trade are slowly eroding. Dangote is a good example.
Nigeria won’t be paradise, but she’ll ride the wave to grater heights.
@topeapoola Pessimism can be a coping mechanism when your beloved country isn’t living up to its full potential.
However, Africa’s young population is its greatest asset. The population decline in other regions gives Africa a strategic advantage it has never had before. 1/2
@egi_nupe Even within the religious framework, any Muslim woman working full time should be obliged to pay some bills. Her time away from home has to bring some value. Otherwise, she should be a stay at home mother/wife.
@egi_nupe This constant denominator here is that a man has to always consider his interests first. If the gentleman saw it coming, he would have had other plans.
But then again, he wasn’t lucky with his choice of a life partner.
@DrJoeAbah I’m curious to know how the government was able to respond swiftly. Could it be a genuine fix or just moving buses from one route to another?
Is the problem being pushed elsewhere?
@SirJarus I’ve instinctively done this regularly. It’s just about being more visible and expressive. What not to do is make all the motions without any solid background knowledge. You’ll fake it only for a while.
@FinPlanKaluAja1 The Chinese investors own some of the risk and it’s safe to say they would have factored the cost of steel supply from China into their plan.
@KarounwiAdini The impact of foreign influence on the Yoruba is more than people imagine. Any idealistic thoughts of ethic purity falls flatly.
Another angle: cuisine.