With the advent of bitcoin anchored on blockchain technology, the world is obviously in the process of another revolution just like internet did. The immense benefits blockchain infrastructures offers can certainly help reduce alot of trust burden, reduce cost of processes like elections, contract executions and what have you. Do you think Africa can use this to bridge the developmental gap that exists between herself and the rest of the world especially the west?
Of course not.
The only thing that ca help them is getting rid of the corrupt politicians and working on getting the people to go to school. Education leads to prosperity. Poverty and lack of education go hand in hand.
If you want to save someone, don't give him money give him a job.