Every nation has bad and good phases. Europe suffered by wars, diseases and poverty for many centuries, until they came out, came out with the help of US. Most of the human history, India, China and most of Asia remained prosperous for 18 centuries. Every nation has its own strengths and weaknesses but that does not mean that external support is meaningless, though it is correct that primary responsibility rests on the African countries in the 1st place, yet they have fallen in deep hole, where from external support can take them out faster. A few multi national companies or rich countries can make entire Africa shine, if a few mega projects are implemented.
Every nation has bad and good phases. Europe suffered by wars, diseases and poverty for many centuries, until they came out, came out with the help of US. Most of the human history, India, China and most of Asia remained prosperous for 18 centuries. Every nation has its own strengths and weaknesses but that does not mean that external support is meaningless, though it is correct that primary responsibility rests on the African countries in the 1st place, yet they have fallen in deep hole, where from external support can take them out faster. A few multi national companies or rich countries can make entire Africa shine, if a few mega projects are implemented.