Africa isn’t in need of saving: it will likely save itself, it just needs better execution

There is a very popular notion that Africa hasn’t been able to shirk for some time now, namely that it’s a dark continent in need of saving. If we liken Africa’s story to that of a Disney fairytale, the continent is always the damsel in distress waiting for her prince to come in with his sword and slay the dragon guarding her.

Truth be told, I doubt the many innovators and billionaires in the West getting ready to save Africa think of her as a beautiful princess. Instead they pity Africa, hence the belief that they are swooping in to save the day.

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