Comhroinn Fuaime

Over time, this led to inequality, instability, and the false narrative of a “poor Africa.” The story we’re told today ignores centuries of achievement. A powerful narrative was created: Africa was always poor and needed help. But the truth is the opposite: Africa was strong, rich, and advanced—history just got rewritten. So the next time someone tells you Africa has always been poor, ask them: “Which Africa are you talking about?”