Africa: The "Shackled Continent"
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.1072Keywords:
Africa, economic instability, povertyAbstract
While African countries have witnessed significant growth over the years, the continent is still plagued by warfare, economic instability, and poverty. This essay will argue why Africa's future still looks dim.
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