“Africa into a paradise in ten years” if Africans were in charge of their own affairs. Do the socio-economic and political situations of contemporary African states reflect the expectations of independence? Why or why not?

Your final paper will consist of a 4-page essay, excluding works cited, that engages political, economic, or social issues in Africa. Use our readings and films and discussions as a springboard for your papers. You must submit it in double-spaced 12 Times New Roman font, with one-inch page margins in pdf format. You should substantiate your thoughts with concrete examples, figures, data, and quotes with proper citation format from scholarly articles or books. You should provide at least eight (8) sources for your paper. No documentaries, YouTube videos, or newspaper articles will be accepted as sources for your final paper.

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A. During the struggle for independence, Kwame Nkrumah’s generation of independence leaders declared that they would transform “Africa into a paradise in ten years” if Africans were in charge of their own affairs.

Do the socio-economic and political situations of contemporary African states reflect the expectations of independence? Why or why not?

“Africa into a paradise in ten years” if Africans were in charge of their own affairs. Do the socio-economic and political situations of contemporary African states reflect the expectations of independence? Why or why not?

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