What If Africa

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Exploring Africa’s past present and possible futures through powerful “What If” stories. Stay tuned

04/07/2026

The Democratic Republic of the Congo possesses some of the world’s most valuable minerals.

Yet millions of Congolese still struggle with poverty.

At a UN event, Jeffrey Sachs argued that Congo’s history of exploitation did not end with colonialism.

His question was simple:

How can one of the world’s richest countries in natural resources remain among the poorest in terms of living standards?

What do you think is the real reason?

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02/07/2026

Former Irish MEP Clare Daly argued that the Horn of Africa doesn’t need more foreign military bases.

Her question was simple:

If decades of foreign military presence haven’t brought lasting stability, should Africa continue down the same path?

Some say foreign bases provide security.

Others say true security can only come from African-led solutions.

What do you think?

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29/06/2026

Africa has more than 1.4 billion people.

It has 54 countries.

Yet it has no permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Some argue this is one of the greatest imbalances in global governance.

Others argue that influence comes from economic and military power, not population alone.

What do you think?

Should Africa have a permanent seat?


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26/06/2026

The next global technology giant doesn’t have to come from Silicon Valley.

Africa has a young population, growing startup ecosystems, talented engineers, and ambitious entrepreneurs.

So here’s the question:

If the right investment, infrastructure, and opportunities existed…

Could the world’s next tech giant be built in Africa?

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25/06/2026

The world is changing.

Many countries are aging and facing shrinking workforces.

Africa is different.

Young.

Growing.

And full of potential.

But population alone doesn’t guarantee success.

The real question is:

Will Africa’s youth become its greatest strength…

Or its greatest challenge?

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