Jaruki Media

Explore the intricate web of historical exploitation, corruption, and illicit financial flows plaguing Africa's economic landscape, while discovering the pivotal role of governance reforms, regional collaboration, and inclusive growth in dismantling these covert barriers to sustainable development.   The colonial era had a profound impact on the African economic landscape and set the stage for further challenges of economic disruption. Driven by a thirst for wealth and resources, European powers established colonies across the continent, taking advantage of Africa's abundant natural resources and labor. During this period, African economies were systematically structured to benefit colonial powers rather than promote local development. The main goal is to extract as much wealth as possible from Africa, often ignoring the long-term impact on local populations. This exploitation takes many forms, including forced labor, land destruction, and the extraction of valuable resources ...