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The Ongoing World War

Africa-The land of Conflicts

By Matthew PrimousPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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The Ongoing World War
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Africa is the birthplace of nations and the world with the earliest civilizations starting there. And the first people coming from there. Africa has been regarded as a motherland. Rich with resources such as gold and diamonds and known for its contribution to the present economy. Its people rich with cultural identities with over 50 different languages and hundreds of tribes. Africa still is a centerpiece on the world's peace table. Peace in Africa and prosperity in Africa means a stable future for the world. We must realize that Africa harnessed the power of the world with its resources and can be an effective barter of trade in goods for many nations on multiple continents.

Colonialism leads to the embrace of Communism among African nations. The morale of the people was torn down and they were thought of as beasts of burden. Their children had no hope under colonialism. And they did suffer from diseases due to lack of necessities. This treatment which went on for nearly thousands of years aggregately changes the ideology of the people. They were hopeless and inheriting nothing from generation to generation but poverty. This poverty takes a toll on the ideals of a society. That is, people believed freedom means having what you need and want. Even if you have to demand it and expecting the government to answer for the millions of abuses. And when soldiers are the ones with stable jobs, the only outcome is to use this tactic to bring about freedom. Freedom has never been a word free from blood. It has always existed with bloodshed. With the world advancing of Africa, the desperate attempt of Communism is welcomed because the people seek justice swiftly when justice takes time and effort and a constant mindset of administering. But with so many poor people and so few resources being shared with the majority this creates acts of desperation. And democracy must not be expensive, democracy must not be too complicated and democracy must not dwell on creeds of materialism and wealth. Democracy must have basic requirements and be a born right to fight the wrongs of the past. Colonialism has oppressed the transcendent ideals of democracy and through its oppression, democracy has been given based on race, class, sex, and religion historically.

Africa needs allies to help renew its faith in democracy. And it must be met with monetary means as well as invasive education. We must build up schools and higher education that include the world knowledge if Africa is to help the world survive, Education is a prize, and the more who seek it, the better society becomes. Africa needs to know its history and critically examine the flaws of the past so they never happened again. Their governments need people who can promote the peaceful transfer of power and remove dictators quickly. Students can be problem solvers with the right teaching and focus on bettering their government. Healthcare is necessary to relieve the burden of debt off the backs of Africa's people. Hospitals and research clinics are the necessary institutions and economic stabilizers. Africa needs those resources to keep its population and maintain peace. When people do not have one, they take. Warlords and terrorists offer these things to the youth in whom nations have no incentives to hire and educate them. Job security and job protection can reduce crime by at least 50%. When we give people jobs, you give them hope, and a means to better their future. They become active contributors to their society. These jobs must allow for class advancement. We must break down the basic concept of Communism existing on class warfare, then the war will finally be over. And we must stay vigilant about democracy and giving the power of knowledge to the people.

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About the Creator

Matthew Primous

I am a Black Scholar, International Scholar, & Google Scholar, & 3-Time Eber & Wein Best Poet., Nominee for Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2 time Akademia Excellence Essayists,& 2022 Honorary Muckrack Journalist.

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