EU To Step In Where USAID Left In the GLOBAL SOUTH
They will never leave Africa unless they are fully kicked out
They will never leave Africa unless they are fully kicked out. No matter how often they speak of partnerships or development, the underlying reason they are there has not changed. Power, influence, and control remain the true goals. Whether it was colonial occupation, structural adjustment programs, military bases, or NGO operations, the methods have evolved, but the intent has stayed the same.
Now, with the European Union openly planning to step into roles traditionally held by USAID, focusing on what they call “democracy promotion”, we're seeing the same game with different players. Democracy is a word often used to mask other interests. These projects are not neutral. They shape who gets funded, who gets a voice, and who gets pushed aside. They reward the compliant and isolate the dissenting. They are less about promoting freedom and more about managing outcomes.
The truth is, Africa is rich, rich in resources, people, and potential. That is why foreign powers cannot afford to walk away. The control of decision-making spaces, the access to minerals, the influence over policies, these are not things they will give up easily. They are not in Africa to help. They are in Africa to stay in charge.
And they will stay until they are made to leave. Until people stop accepting the language of partnership at face value. Until local governments stop outsourcing responsibility to foreign donors. Until movements grow that are not dependent on foreign funding or approval. It will not be easy. But history shows that no empire ever left willingly. They are removed when people decide they’ve had enough.
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