Quote from: Call me Fada on Today at 11:37:34 AM

Africa had been the cradle of civilization since human existence but along the way something happened they lost everything, no power no might no authority, nothing literally nothing, everything was lost all of a sudden the same Africa that was labeled the cradle of civilization was also tagged with incessant racial abuses, violence and attacks.
Egypt as we all know is the cradle of civilization and it is situated in Africa I don’t want to lay emphasis on how Egypt lost it entirely, but rather how come Africa lost it entirely, para venture the Egyptians lost it at least another African country/state/nation would have risen to collect the mantle of leadership the United States of America is enjoying now. This is not a long thread but just a question from a concerned fellow willing to know why Africa lost the mantle of leadership.
Meanwhile please I don’t want religious people to come under the comment section to quote the holy book for me/us all , I only need I need philosophical ideas why you think Africa lost it, also don’t misunderstand this piece I’m not saying there’s no African state doing well that’s not the point .

There is a really good book that answers this question very well.

https://www.amazon.com/Guns-Germs-and-Steel-audiobook/dp/B004JLTPTI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21BRN4D96WMUW&dchild=1&keywords=jared+diamond&qid=1618843484&sprefix=Jared+Dia%2Caps%2C679&sr=8-1

Not specific to Africa, but all continents were analyzed.

The book discusses why some cultures developed technology faster than others. Historical analysis, but helpful nevertheless.

Today, I do not see any impediments to progress, whether on a personal or national level.
Not just in Africa, but anywhere on this rock we call home.

Elimination of autocrats, religions, and other ancient myths, emphasis on education, especially in science and technology can improve the standard of living for an average African. African cultures need to undergo a cultural shift to enable their societies to be more productive, democratic, and in the end wealthier. The change needs to come from within.