Simple answer to your question: Yes, why not?! But there are couple of things that is holding it I reckon. Education, political evolution and religious superstitions etc. I think it's just a matter of time.
It will take more than time, it will take a lot of effort within African countries and from outer countries as well.
Those who are in the good place right now should help it to be more developed.
Its a rough topic, but I'd say USA took a lot from African countries back in the days and am glad that they're trying to help them now