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In a lot of cases Africa's bad leadership is a direct result of the west's former colonial efforts there. Congo in particular suffered at the hands of Belgium.
by WilliamEdward 7y ago
In a lot of cases Africa's bad leadership is a direct result of the west's former colonial efforts there. Congo in particular suffered at the hands of Belgium. So this sentiment is incomplete.
- nradov 7y agoYes Belgium did horrible things in the Congo. But what's the solution now? Belgium no longer has much influence. Most of the perpetrators are dead and can no longer be held accountable.
- seamyb88 7y agoNooo don't blame people who look like me! (upvoted).
- pnako 7y agoCongo has been independent for 60 years. How long do you expect to hold Belgium responsible for whatever happens there?
- logfromblammo 7y ago20 years after to completely own its institutions. 40 years after to completely own its politics. 60 years after to completely own its crime and corruption. So yeah, about now is when Belgium is entirely off the hook. If they still feel involved from colonialist guilt-trips, that's their own problem. It's time for homegrown domestic scapegoats.
- TheCoelacanth 7y agoIt would be absurd to write-off Belgium's responsibility so quickly. The current Prime Minister was a teenager when Belgium left. His upbringing and primary schooling were all under Belgian rule. The same is true of most people involved in governing the country.
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