The Dark Continent
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                                            The Africa was the most exploited continent  in the terms of its resources by European colonial powers for several centuries. However now it is more or less independent with about 48 independent and sovereign states. The Asian business community including Indians also sucked its resources.We are also well aware that in the south Africa white had suppressed black in every manners until it became independent.
                                             Its resources were also exploited commercially. The exploitation some time leave deep scares  in the heart which is very difficult to overcome.  We had some African students with us when was doing my law at Mumbai.  Some of our friends were not happy with them because they use to pass adverse remark to the effect that" The Indian government is giving them scholarship for higher study because they want to transfer its excess population to Africa " We were very uncomfortable with those uncalled for remarks. However now  can understand  those remarks in the right perspectives. Those harsh words were out of their deep pain for suppression and exploitation of their countries. I also understand that former president Kaunda of Zambia and Nelson  Mandela of South Africa and including leadership of several African countries  very much appreciated the help they received from wealthy Indians in Africa during their freedom struggle. But their financial interest were not protected by the next line of African leadership and indians have to leave because of the insecurity.  This  may be because of  prejudices against them regarding their past commercial exploitation in their respective countries.
                                            However South Africa is still  suffering from the deadly decease like HIV/AID. The several families are being wiped out due to HIV/AID. The anti virus drug for aid was  not available their up to 2004. The 3.37 million children below 17 are without one or both the Parents.Besides that the unemployment is running to 25%to 40%.  The corruption is increasing day by day including in political leadership.
                                            In Nairobi, Kenya you may find posh localities of  British age but still poverty looming over people. They have to search their lively hood. The Country is rich in Nature and Wildlife but without improvement in the standard of living of  people.  The  local people are still living in the mud  huts
                                            The Congo was also under colonial rule and  was divided after independence due to infighting among tribes. The Democratic  Republic of Congo is very rich in metal and minerals  including gold and diamonds. However the rule of president Joseph Kabila is not strong over its capital Gama due to undisciplined army. The militia known as M23 from east had recently taken over the Capital Gama for few days overrunning and army and bypassing the UN Forces. They raped,and abuse people including looting them.  This is happening as Rwanda is helping M23 Militia. Besides that  they have also eyes on the metal and mineral resources of Democratic Republic of Congo.
                                          There is a complete chaos in Somalia where thugs, robbers, pirates and religious fanatics are ruling over the people. It is unfortunate that country whose oil resources are more than Kuwait is totally under chaos.There was also revolt against autocratic rules in Libya.  It will take some time to establish law and order in the same. Meanwhile people are suffering.
                                         The country like Sudan has its own political and racial  problems. The half of Mali is also now occupied by terrorist and the France has intervened militarily on the the request  of the legitimate government of Mali.
                                        These are the few examples of the countries on the continent of Africa where darkness  is still looming. What about other countries on that continents? They may be all struggling and craving for developments.
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