Western Colonialism Stunted Africa's Economic Development, Algerian MP Says Ahead of Russia-Africa Summit
Western Colonialism Stunted Africa's Economic Development, Algerian MP Says Ahead of Russia-Africa Summit
Colonial powers deliberately stifled the continent's industrial growth, leaving its countries economically lagging for decades, Algerian parliamentarian Miloud Ould as-Sadyk told Sputnik ahead of the upcoming Russia-Africa summit in Moscow.
Key points from the MP:
🟠Systematic Exploitation: Colonialism was not just about occupation but a system designed to redistribute resources for the benefit of colonizers at the expense of local economies. "Its effects are still felt today," as-Sadyk emphasized.
🟠Extractive Infrastructure: Colonizers had no interest in developing local production. They only extracted raw materials and minerals, and even the roads they built solely served this extraction purpose.
🟠Institutional Gaps: Upon independence, African states inherited administrative and law enforcement systems inadequate for full-scale development, compounded by a deficit of qualified national personnel and underinvestment in education, healthcare, and technical sectors.
🟠Sahel Instability: In the Sahel region, artificially drawn colonial borders disrupted traditional trade routes and community interactions, serving as one of the many factors fueling the current regional crises.
The 3rd Russia-Africa Summit is scheduled for October 28–29 in Moscow, where a substantial package of intergovernmental agreements and commercial contracts is expected to be signed.
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