Williams Ariole
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Is Africa a Black or Dark Continent?
- By Williams Ariole
- Published 11/10/2009
- Political
- Unrated
In the past, a lot has either been written or discussed why Africa is a
back bencher amongst other continents of the world despite its glaring
potentials. Infact in the most recent time it has been described as mare consuming entity and offering
nothing positive to the world despite its potentials. Agreeably African is endowed by its unique geographic location,
topography , fixtures , moderate conducive climates and different manners of
resources- natural , manpower and evenly distributed population. Factually is
the only continent that has both equator and meridian passing through it. Therefore placing it uniquely
within the center of the globe. By extension also, Africa is in the center
of milky- way galaxy.
Throughout history, Africa unique spatial location , resources, uniform moderate climate have impacted its historical experiences, developments, contributions and dynamic relationship with other continents. Its global proximities and accessibility, hospitality, moderate uniform climate and resources accounted for its enviable initial cross regional visitations , partnership and participation in global trade, education, technology, religion, and migration. Over the centuries, due to these attributes, it was exposed to the mechanism of conflicting interest of an unfair world who were jobbing to control, exploit and manage it’s resources.
Throughout history, Africa unique spatial location , resources, uniform moderate climate have impacted its historical experiences, developments, contributions and dynamic relationship with other continents. Its global proximities and accessibility, hospitality, moderate uniform climate and resources accounted for its enviable initial cross regional visitations , partnership and participation in global trade, education, technology, religion, and migration. Over the centuries, due to these attributes, it was exposed to the mechanism of conflicting interest of an unfair world who were jobbing to control, exploit and manage it’s resources.

