June 8, 2023
The recent decision by President Bola Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy has reignited discussions on this recurrent issue, as petroleum plays a central ro…
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While African states are ordered, by way of multilateral agency conditionalities, to withdraw from the economy and stop subsidizing their enterprises in the name of liberalisation, developed countries are doing the opposite in all economic sectors that are deemed strategic in the life of their nations
Africa has the means. But does it have the political will?
His disposition as an outlier has earned him a reputation among those desirous of a progressive nation
This is an area of potential wealth creation that we tend to overlook, and which we need to harness for the benefit of everyone
Currently, there is a large degree of inertia that would be baffling to anyone unfamiliar with state function (or dysfunction) in Kenya
In this competition of geo-strategy, the world is being redefined, which means that Africa itself is being redefined
Africa should be able to gain something by way of knowledge and experience from its relationship with China
In the long run, artificial intelligence may turn out to be the best tool at our disposal to identify actual indolence
The protection of the overarching interests and rights of Africa(ns), and not just “profits”, should be at the centre of considerations and all negotiations before new technologies are transferred or adopted from elsewhere
So long as our coming together economically benefits our oppressors, our shoddy attempts at an undefined ‘return’ would only make our oppressors laugh all the way to the bank
While African states are ordered, by way of multilateral agency conditionalities, to withdraw from the economy and stop subsidizing their enterprises in the name of liberalisation, developed countries are doing the opposite in all economic sectors that are deemed strategic in the life of their nations
Africa has the means. But does it have the political will?
His disposition as an outlier has earned him a reputation among those desirous of a progressive nation
This is an area of potential wealth creation that we tend to overlook, and which we need to harness for the benefit of everyone
Currently, there is a large degree of inertia that would be baffling to anyone unfamiliar with state function (or dysfunction) in Kenya
In this competition of geo-strategy, the world is being redefined, which means that Africa itself is being redefined
Africa should be able to gain something by way of knowledge and experience from its relationship with China
In the long run, artificial intelligence may turn out to be the best tool at our disposal to identify actual indolence
The protection of the overarching interests and rights of Africa(ns), and not just “profits”, should be at the centre of considerations and all negotiations before new technologies are transferred or adopted from elsewhere
So long as our coming together economically benefits our oppressors, our shoddy attempts at an undefined ‘return’ would only make our oppressors laugh all the way to the bank
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