Imperialism In Africa

Since the phenomenon of Imperialism is so important for Africa’s political and economic thought, it to begin by understanding it. What Imperialism? cannot be defined in any generally acceptable way. It means different things people. Let us note some these differences as they appear. Because fruits imperialism- subordinate areas variously called possessions, colonies, protectorates, semi-protectorates, dependent states- have long been regarded valuable controlling state, eagerly sought. Finally, we may ask, inherent very nature underdevelopment that makes development such an impossible task? Among many prescriptions, after “flag independence,” offered- e.g. cultural, social, psychological, even economic-none has produced encouraging results. In fact nearly all them had negative result, made bad situations worse. Are continue with same experiments at expense people, who, borne whole burden throughout last decades this question which developing countries, especially those Africa, must address themselves