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African renaissance (2)
AFRICAN RENAISSANCE (2)

Definition: The period of time when Africa will experience great development in its economy and culture. Some people believe that this started at the end of the 20th century.
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* All ten elements, at the least, would be in.


1. Purposeful - to advance, make real, genuine progress.

2. Acquisition and/or transfer of political power will be properly conducted: transparent, free, fair, equitable, etc.
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(see perfect SOUTH AFRICA.)


3. Governments - at all levels - in the continent are responsive and responsible.
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a. No corruption, nepotism, cronyism, etc.

b. No maladministration, miscarriage of justice, etc.

c. Engaged in training, research, research and development, etc.

d. Pursuing lofty educational, intellectual, technical and academic goals, especially for the youths and/or workforce.

e. Prioritizing agricultural and agrarian developments.

f. Tolerant of constructive criticisms by opposition and even from or by the kitchen cabinet members.

g. States and countries are ruled under an efficient criminal justice system and with an effective separation of powers in operation.

h. Providing appropriate traditional orientation (not importing or copying some 'decadent' Western cultures!)

i. No coups and counter-coups!

j. No denial of fundamental human rights to the citizens.

k. No bigotry, extremism, etc.

l. Promoting science, technology, Information and Communication Technology, etc.

m. Advancing strides in infrastructural development are being made.

n. Proper management of the national economies.

o. No mixing state and religion - no religious extremism!

p. Protecting the environment and ecosystems.

q. Provides enabling environment for industrialization and employment.

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(see perfect ZIMBABWE.)


4. No rivalries between the leaders - be they Presidents or Prime Ministers, Generals or Colonels, etc. That is, collaboration and/or cooperation exists amongst the rulers (= leaders?)

5. No brain drain away from the continent (to emphasize).

6. No subservience to any foreign or colonial power(s).

7. No turncoats or fifth columnists or renegades or traitors or ... .
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(see perfect SOMALIA.)


8. The tenure of the people in power or political positions will not be unjustifiably extended or made 'life-long' (to emphasize).

9. Politics and policies is/are progressive and developmental.

10. States that make up the continent are not dumping grounds for wastes and/or sub-standard, toxic products from the so-called industrialized nations.
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(see perfect NIGERIA.)


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AFRICA ADVANCING (?) (while dozing...?)






Quote: "I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself". - Nelson Mandela.

Quote: "Bad officials are elected by poor citizens who do not vote". - Saying of Ethiopian origin.

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