This blog explores the lasting impact of colonialism on Africa, focusing on how European powers exploited Africa’s resources, suppressed local industries, and fostered economic dependencies. These actions created a cycle of underdevelopment and poverty that affects the continent to this day. The author emphasizes that understanding colonialism’s damaging legacy is key to devising strategies for rebuilding Africa’s economy and achieving sustainable growth. Possible solutions include infrastructure investment, diversification of the economy, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting regional integration.
