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Why is it that Africa is so far behind as a civilized society even though they are the cradle of civilization?

Why is it that disease, famine, poverty and strife continue to plague these poor people after hundreds of years? I mean it's not like they don't have abundant natural resources. Can anyone help me out? Thank you!

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I'm not starting any arguments. I am asking a question. Help me out here.

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  • BigSis
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    Because they are unfortunate in that most countries there have crappy and corrupt leaders.

    I read that Botswana was one of the best African countries with one of the least corrupted governments.

  • 1 decade ago

    Its too close to Europe and accessible by land from Europe.

  • DuEcEs
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Look at the people through out who's been there and destroyed that once great continent. You'll be suprised.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    well ...look at the geography of Africa.. I believe that if you look at its location and see the life which it has then yo uwill realize why famine and poverty are there.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Can you shutup now?

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