Europe and the United States should apologize to Africa for the cruelties of slavery, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told a summit of African leaders in
Does Africa need sympathy? Does
Instead of perpetually blaming the West for past atrocities, Africa should look inward and restore pillars of development already suffering neglect. The health, communication, judicial, agricultural and diplomatic structures should be restructured to the benefit of the people of
Well did the sages note that one should not cry over spilt milk. African populations should hold their leaders accountable and “put them on track” whenever they shun owning up the African problem and engage in blame games.
This issue examines areas that need addressing if Africa has to climb the economic ladder hence having a global voice.