The Secret Weapon of Globalization: China's Activities in Sub-Saharan Africa (Aspects OF THIRD WORLD DEVELOPMENT IN THE EARLY 21ST Century) (Report‪)‬

INTRODUCTION The continent of Africa has become the place where advanced nations have resorted to scramble for its natural wealth. Since the era of slave trade and colonization, Africa has become the victim of exploitation from external forces. The reason for this state of affairs can be attributed to a plethora of factors. Firstly, Africa is very rich in mineral and natural resources that is attracting outside forces. Secondly, it is still recovering from the throes of slave trade and colonization. As a result, these outside forces take the opportunity to cripple it further under the guise of aiding the ailing continent. Thirdly, Africa is riddled with dictators who have connived with some Western powers to reduce the continent to a beggarly state. So the people of Africa have been yearning for democratic governance that will ensure equitable distribution of the national cake. Fourthly, the continent of Africa has a high rate of malnutrition, disease, and death, making emigration an alternative choice. Talented Africans are leaving the continent for greener pastures abroad. This makes the continent vulnerable.