A quick glance at what I refer to as the Global G20 Footprint, and you'll realize that Africa is grossly under represented. It's as if the Global G20 Footprint is saying to us that the rest of the continent should simply sink into the Indian/Atlantic Ocean. The human race's mother continent seems to become irrelevant with every passing moment. Right now, we simply have no say in global economy issues. But is the Global G2O Footprint a reflection of our irrelevance in the global economy? In my humble opinion, I think G20 members (including South Africa) owe a huge part of their representation in the group to Africa. Of course through exploitation. Yes, I said it! A huge chunk of the nations making up the G20 membership have exploited the continent to their financial or economic benefit. It's no secret. They know it. The entire planet knows it. Were it not for their exploitation of the African continent, a lot of the nations making up the exclusive G20 boys club wouldn't have made the cut. In fact, the list would have had majority African representation.
Think of it this way; why is it that virtually every great world super power has to get a piece of Africa for it to remain number 1? Perhaps it's because the world's first super power, Egypt, demonstrated to the rest of the world this undeniable fact. Thereafter, other world super powers simply borrowed a leaf from anicent Egypt and claimed 'their piece' of Africa. Greece, Rome, Britain, USA, USSR...in fact, their greatness can be measured by the extent in which they were able to exploit the African continent. Even modern China has realized that the only way they can eclipse the greatness of their former super nation is to 'get a piece' of the African continent. And they are doing so with concerted zeal.
The truth of the matter is; if my analogy about the human race's mother continent sinking to the bottom of the sea were to come to pass, the world would actually be worse of than it is today. There's absoultely no doubt that the world depends a great deal on Africa to thrive... at least economically. Thus, when it comes to global economic issues - Africa is not irrelevant. It's inhabitants, however, are.
Until the African people realize that they only way they will break free from the vicious cycle of exploitation which in turn leads to poverty, disease, war, ignorance, corruption, low self esteem, amongst other ills, will be if they 'walk like the Egyptians.' As Africans, we have to exploit our continent ourselves. For our own good and that of future generations. Surely, as a people we should realize that you cannot request a hungry person to teach you how to slaughter and eat your own goat. If you cannot do it, you will die of hunger.
