The Global African Diaspora Summit has adopted a set of legacy projects, including a fund that will harness the financial resources of the diaspora, which will be used for the continent's development.
The high-level Global African Diaspora Summit has adopted a set of legacy projects which will strengthen the contribution of the diaspora to the continent.
Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, and Namibia's Sam Nujoma are billed to speak at the ongoing Global African Diaspora Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
An Angolan Foreign Affairs Ministry delegation attended the Ministerial Meeting of the Global African Diaspora held from May 23-25 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
PRESIDENT Mugabe arrived here yesterday evening to attend the Global African Diaspora Summit to be held at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg today.
Resplendent in traditional attire from countries across the continent, delegates attending the first Global African Diaspora Summit have started arriving at the Sandton Convention Centre, where an atmosphere of togetherness and pride can be felt.
Southern African News Features (Harare), 22 May 2012
Africa plans to launch a fund to harness the financial resources of its citizens based in the Diaspora which will be used for development projects on the continent.
MY GRACIOUS BROTHERS AND SISTERS, HOW SWEET TO THE EARS. I KNOW MANY PEOPLE
RIGHT NOW PEOPLE RUNNING SMALL BUSINESES WHO IS DYING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY
TO COME HOME TO PARADISE. WE HAVE BEEN SO LONG IN THIS HELL TO SEE OUR
BELOVED CONTINENT PROSPER WOULD BE A WORTHY GIFT FROM THE "ALL MIGHTY GOD".
I CAN NOT SPEAK OR SAY MORE "AFRICA ,AFRICA OH SWEET MOTHER AND FATHER
AFRICA OH! HOW WE LOVE THEE SO"
Constituency for Africa (Washington, DC), 12 March 2012
Time is now of the essence regarding the Africa-Africa Diaspora partnership as the continent appears poised to become an important destination of global prosperity in the coming decades.
This is amazing. I love that this is touching on many points I talk about
in my new book, 'My Africa, My Africa.'
Description:
A first generation Nigerian American goes on a spiritual journey to Nigeria
to connect with his family and African heritage. 'My Africa, My Africa' is
the chronicles of a once in a lifetime experience that anyone with a mixed
ethnic background can relate to. This is a funny and insightful story of
self realization.
Americans need to be forced to listen to African popular organizations.
Most Americans know about Uganda from the Kony 2012 video and equally
paternalistic (imperialistic) aid/human rights organizations.
Please, comment on the largest U.S. groups Facebook pages and educate
Americans who stupidly think our tax money going to the Ugandan government
or military intervention actually helps. Tell them what to read on Facebook
and the Internet. Thank you, Americans so need African leadership, we our
killing the entire planet!
Please swamp American Facebook with the truth!
- Amnesty International US, http://www.facebook.com/amnestyusa?sk=wall
- International Rescue Committee,
http://www.facebook.com/InternationalRescueCommittee
Keen to harness the full potential of migrant communities, African governments are looking for ways to tap their savings as a source of finance. Diaspora bonds are an increasingly popular choice.
UN Integrated Regional Information Networks, 9 March 2012
Somalis living abroad send home more than US$1 billion - perhaps even as much as $2 billion - every year, and they have kept on doing so, despite bureaucratic obstacles.
Two Somalia-focused events took place in over the last 10 days hot-on-the-heels of the London-Somalia Conference, the outcomes of which have been discussed in some detail here (Richard Dowden) and here (Mary Harper).
It's fast becoming commonplace to say Africa is experiencing a renaissance. Many of its countries, once bywords for hopeless basket cases, have made a sharp turn away from skid row onto Prosperity Avenue, their booming economies, growing populations and returning diasporans celebrated. But should the last be a cause for celebration?
What are we dealing with here? I donot understand the topic as most of
what I read seems disjointed or full of angst. Please, come out to tell me
if someone is trying to curse those of us who live outside Africa. I am
ready to fight back.
The Diasporas Role in Africas Growth and Development
Tilaye Nigussie
January 17, 2012
This piece written based on Dele Fatunlas comment on: What's Diaspora Got
to Do With It? (http://allafrica.com/stories/201201101570.html) and Semhar
Araias response: Defining the Diaspora's Role and Potential With Africa
(http://allafrica.com/stories/201201121130.html).
I believe the Diaspora has everything to do with Africas growth and
development. In todays globalised world, anyone from anywhere (with useful
qualification, skills and commitment to add value) should be welcomed to
make a positive contribution to the advancement of Africa. An exclusionary
idea based on historical reasons for the exodus of Africans to other
African countries, Asia, the Americas or Western Europe doesnt seem to be
visionary and strategic. Our concern today shouldnt be on why Africans
left the continent in the past and their reasons for returning. What is
important is their offer to make positive contributions and their
preparedness to add value to the efforts being made to free Africa from
poverty.
Africas future is brighter than ever. The Economist, which labelled Africa
as the hopeless continent a decade ago, in its December 3rd issue (Volume
401 Number 8762) highlights that Africa [is] rising and the sun [is
shining] bright. If we are committed to maintaining the momentum and
minimize the risks that the Economist has outlined, Africa will need not
only the active involvement of its people living and working in the
continent, but also those who are determined to make a contribution to its
growth and development. This, without a doubt needs to include the
Diaspora. As Semhar Araia indicates
(http://allafrica.com/stories/201201121130.html), the Diasporas role and
contributions shouldnt be limited to remittances and periodic tourism, but
also sharing, knowledge, skills and experience with their compatriots.
There are many successful Africans working in various organisations around
the world, not to mention the self-employed. If a majority of these
Africans choose to return to their homeland in the spirit of supporting
their countries, they need to be encouraged and supported. Reminding them
of their reasons to leave and their long absence doesnt encourage them and
will not help the continent. Focussing on the past, to the determent of
the future will not make a positive contribution to Africas development.
The continents future growth, among other things, will depend on a
fast-growing middle class which includes returnee Diaspora.
At a critical time Africa is taking concrete steps to strengthen and
further develop regional integration and increase possibilities for the
free movement of people and goods; it is counterproductive to suggest that
Africas future trajectory should be disconnected from the Diasporas role
and contributions.
The Economist in its issue mentioned-above states Since Economist
regrettably labelled Africa the hopeless continent a decade ago, a profound
change has taken hold. I believe the Diaspora had direct or indirect
influence on the change, and need to be encouraged to continue to do more.
Given the continents need for better-educated, better-skilled and
better-experienced people, Africa cannot afford to dismiss the role of its
sons and daughters living in the Diaspora.
The justification for the Diasporas role in Africas growth and
development shouldnt undermine the important role of those that decided to
remain at home and kept the continents hopes alive. Facilitating
collaboration between resident populations and those returning from abroad
will be very important to benefit from the contribution of everyone
concerned. For this to happen, Africas children who chose to return home
must do so with an open mind to readjust and adapt to the changed and
progressive rhythm of the continent and its people. If they return with
the notion of one size fits all or the concept of a straitjacket, they will
not be helpful. The Diaspora shouldnt return with a logo which has the
following question: do you have a problem which fits my solution? Africans
are tired of preconceived ideas. Thanks to technology and increasing access
to information and knowledge, Africans are more than ever before determined
to decide their future. Help is well come, but it needs to be on Africas
terms and conditions. The Diaspora will be welcome and will be treated with
respect if they are willing to live up to these minimum expectations when
they return. To fit, returnees need to return not only physically, but also
with a determination to be fully present. As C. Otto Scharmer (2009)
states, connecting to the source requires an open mind, open heart and open
will. Those of us at the receiving end of our brothers and sisters
returning from the Diaspora need to do the same. As Chimamanda Adichie says
(http://dotsub.com/view/63ef5d28-6607-4fec-b906-aaae6cff7dbe/viewTranscript
/eng) we need to be prepared to live outside the danger zone of a single
story. Ours and the story of the diaspora need to merge for Africa to move
in diverse, but coherent direction. Our accusatory story of abandonment by
the diaspora and their single story of how things are done better elsewhere
will not help us to regain the kind of paradise that we all wish for
Africa.
I know Wangari Maathai, Ory Okolloh, Chimamanda Adichie, and Binyavanga
Wainana were all once part of the diaspora and returned to make their mark
on the continent - so the writer kind negated their own point with these
examples. I'm sure if the writer also compiles the biographies of all the
nationalists who fought colonialism --- their diaspora experience had a lot
to do with liberations struggles. The future of Africa depends on the
efforts of ALL africans-- and Yes the diaspora has got a lot to do with it
!
Beyond the broad categorizations of the African diaspora and rhetorical questions posed by Dele Fatunla in his blog post, "What's Diaspora Got To Do With It?", he raises an important and timely question about what role the African diaspora plays and should play in supporting Africa's growth.
African diaspora must be included; especially so, the brightest, wisest,
brilliant, positive, trusthworthy, honest and vibrant African Diapora need
to be included when it concerns the development of Africa, and Africans
prosperities.
Quite the contrary. You are using words for which you do not know the
meaning.
Perhaps I should remind our readers your take on Africa beared the brunch
instead of Africa bore the brunt
I could not resist: Here is the link to your ignorant twaddle from the 29th
of May, 2011:
http://allafrica.com/comments/list/aans/post/post/id/201105261264.html?page
=3
Bunch is like a pile of something while BRUNCH is like a pile of different
items.
You are quite the entertaining ignorant foreskin girl.
gegene, you are not english yourself, so you should shut your meglominiac
big mouth! The idea of this blog is to discuss issues to the extent that
one can understand the comments. This blog is nowhere an "anglo" proper
language space. The blogs all over the world are coming up with their own
language, not necessary english or against english.
Please, get over the "white chip" that you so much carry on this blog. Most
internet vocabulary is not entirely english. PLEASE STOP THIS FUCKIN
BASTARD BOASTFULNESS!!
While former colonies such as South Korea, Malaysia or Taiwan have aimed
higher and pushed their economies to a First Class or Near First Class
status, most African nations have followed your example of accepting
dreadful written English as an acceptable way of communicating.
The analogy makes sense and Zimbabwe is a perfect example: Once prosperous
and well-fed, now a begging bowl accepting food aid from former poor
colonies such as South Korea.
Foreskin once wrote that Africa beared the brunch instead of bore the
brunt. Instead of admitting her mistake, she had the audacity to claim she
was right and (I quote) Bunch is like a pile of something while BRUNCH is
like a pile of different item.
Source:http://allafrica.com/comments/list/aans/post/post/id/201105261264.ht
ml?page=3
This is the same girl who quotes Harry Potter (source:
http://allafrica.com/stories/201201111022.html).
She also believes that the expression is not he who laughs last laughs
best but rather he who laugh first laugh last. Source:
http://allafrica.com/comments/list/aans/post/post/id/201105261264.html?page
=4
While we can all accept some level of grammatical and spelling inaccuracy
in each others writings, we cannot entertain the combination of her
execrable command of the English language and the asinine substance of her
cackle.
i really wish the African-american was included in the diaspora
conversation. We can and need to be participants in the positive growth and
development of Africa. Due to our unique situation, the fact that centuries
ago we were forcfully removed from the continent and the fact that we no
nothing about where in Africa, tribe; nation; etc., we come from, we are in
the position where we look at Africa as a whole. All of Africa is our
homeland. I guess one could say that we are New Africans. We scan the
continent and take what is of value, what can be used to uplift the entire
continent, from throughout the continent, to formulate a program that's
aimed at the entire continent. The African-americans have a great deal of
disposable wealth, money that is spent in non-productive ways. Meaning
money simply spent (on entertainment and cosmetics, etc.), not invested. If
the African-american was to regain his African consciousness, we would know
of our obligation to aid and assist in the development of Africa. It is my
belief that the African-americans could provide some, if not all, of the
financial assistance to African nations. The African-american can provide
the African continent with a viable alternative to African nations having
to turn to their former colonial oppressors for assistance. Thus turning a
hard-won independence to a new form of dependence. So the freedom many
fought and died for is only a superficial freedom, because their existence
is tied to their former colonial masters. But the African-americans,
working with people of African-descent, worldwide, can fill the void.
African-americans possess technological talents that Africa needs, as well
as many other skills. The African diaspora needs to view the continent as
one country (I'm well aware of the Arab influence in Northern Africa,
however the continent is considered African), a United States of Africa. In
doing so, the African continent will become a respected world power. (At
present, the African opinion is not sought and or respected, when it comes
to world affairs. Africa, despite the abundant resources and the amount of
money African-americans spend on foolishness, is not considered players in
the world. A unified Africa, a unified race [people of African descent,
worldwide] would be a force that the world would be forced to take serious.
Africans, worldwide, and Africa could stand as a unified force enabling the
African continent to grow without selling their soul, being lackeys for
some western and or american power.)
Focus On: Diaspora Summit Adopts Legacy Projects
, Mon 28 May, 02:47 am
The Global African Diaspora Summit has adopted a set of legacy projects, including a fund that will harness the financial resources of the diaspora, which will be used for the continent's development.
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Africa: Working Towards an Integrated Continent
BuaNews (Tshwane), 27 May 2012
The high-level Global African Diaspora Summit has adopted a set of legacy projects which will strengthen the contribution of the diaspora to the continent.
Zimbabwe: President Returns Home
The Herald (Harare), 26 May 2012
PRESIDENT Mugabe returned home yesterday from South Africa where he attended the first Global African Diaspora Summit held in Johannesburg.
Africa: Obasanjo, Mbeki to Speak at Global Diaspora Summit
Leadership (Abuja), 25 May 2012
Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, and Namibia's Sam Nujoma are billed to speak at the ongoing Global African Diaspora Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Angola: Nation At African Global Diaspora Ministerial Meeting
Angola Press Agency (Luanda), 26 May 2012
An Angolan Foreign Affairs Ministry delegation attended the Ministerial Meeting of the Global African Diaspora held from May 23-25 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Zimbabwe: President in South Africa for Diaspora Summit
The Herald (Harare), 25 May 2012
PRESIDENT Mugabe arrived here yesterday evening to attend the Global African Diaspora Summit to be held at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg today.
Recognising the diaspora as Zimbabweans by allowing them to vote might be a good starting point.
Africa: Guests Arrive for the Global African Diaspora Summit
BuaNews (Tshwane), 25 May 2012
Resplendent in traditional attire from countries across the continent, delegates attending the first Global African Diaspora Summit have started arriving at the Sandton Convention Centre, where an atmosphere of togetherness and pride can be felt.
Africa: Continent Lures Its Diaspora for Development Projects
Southern African News Features (Harare), 22 May 2012
Africa plans to launch a fund to harness the financial resources of its citizens based in the Diaspora which will be used for development projects on the continent.
MY GRACIOUS BROTHERS AND SISTERS, HOW SWEET TO THE EARS. I KNOW MANY PEOPLE RIGHT NOW PEOPLE RUNNING SMALL BUSINESES WHO IS DYING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME HOME TO PARADISE. WE HAVE BEEN SO LONG IN THIS HELL TO SEE OUR BELOVED CONTINENT PROSPER WOULD BE A WORTHY GIFT FROM THE "ALL MIGHTY GOD". I CAN NOT SPEAK OR SAY MORE "AFRICA ,AFRICA OH SWEET MOTHER AND FATHER AFRICA OH! HOW WE LOVE THEE SO"
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Africa: Time for Action - Africa and the Diaspora
Constituency for Africa (Washington, DC), 12 March 2012
Time is now of the essence regarding the Africa-Africa Diaspora partnership as the continent appears poised to become an important destination of global prosperity in the coming decades.
This is amazing. I love that this is touching on many points I talk about in my new book, 'My Africa, My Africa.'
Description:
A first generation Nigerian American goes on a spiritual journey to Nigeria to connect with his family and African heritage. 'My Africa, My Africa' is the chronicles of a once in a lifetime experience that anyone with a mixed ethnic background can relate to. This is a funny and insightful story of self realization.
Youtube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Xu8xm2fYc
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006EP1CMA
"I PRAY THEE" THIS IS VERY POTENT VERY POTENT INDEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Americans need to be forced to listen to African popular organizations. Most Americans know about Uganda from the Kony 2012 video and equally paternalistic (imperialistic) aid/human rights organizations.
Please, comment on the largest U.S. groups Facebook pages and educate Americans who stupidly think our tax money going to the Ugandan government or military intervention actually helps. Tell them what to read on Facebook and the Internet. Thank you, Americans so need African leadership, we our killing the entire planet!
Please swamp American Facebook with the truth! - Amnesty International US, http://www.facebook.com/amnestyusa?sk=wall
- International Rescue Committee, http://www.facebook.com/InternationalRescueCommittee
Africa: Going Long On Diaspora Bonds
This is Africa, 5 March 2012
Keen to harness the full potential of migrant communities, African governments are looking for ways to tap their savings as a source of finance. Diaspora bonds are an increasingly popular choice.
Somalia: Diaspora for Development
UN Integrated Regional Information Networks, 9 March 2012
Somalis living abroad send home more than US$1 billion - perhaps even as much as $2 billion - every year, and they have kept on doing so, despite bureaucratic obstacles.
Africa: Business As Usual/Cash and Compassion - Somali Diaspora Under the Spotlight
African Arguments, 7 March 2012
Two Somalia-focused events took place in over the last 10 days hot-on-the-heels of the London-Somalia Conference, the outcomes of which have been discussed in some detail here (Richard Dowden) and here (Mary Harper).
Africa: What's Diaspora Got to Do With It?
African Arguments, 10 January 2012
It's fast becoming commonplace to say Africa is experiencing a renaissance. Many of its countries, once bywords for hopeless basket cases, have made a sharp turn away from skid row onto Prosperity Avenue, their booming economies, growing populations and returning diasporans celebrated. But should the last be a cause for celebration?
What are we dealing with here? I donot understand the topic as most of what I read seems disjointed or full of angst. Please, come out to tell me if someone is trying to curse those of us who live outside Africa. I am ready to fight back.
The Diasporas Role in Africas Growth and Development Tilaye Nigussie January 17, 2012
This piece written based on Dele Fatunlas comment on: What's Diaspora Got to Do With It? (http://allafrica.com/stories/201201101570.html) and Semhar Araias response: Defining the Diaspora's Role and Potential With Africa (http://allafrica.com/stories/201201121130.html).
I believe the Diaspora has everything to do with Africas growth and development. In todays globalised world, anyone from anywhere (with useful qualification, skills and commitment to add value) should be welcomed to make a positive contribution to the advancement of Africa. An exclusionary idea based on historical reasons for the exodus of Africans to other African countries, Asia, the Americas or Western Europe doesnt seem to be visionary and strategic. Our concern today shouldnt be on why Africans left the continent in the past and their reasons for returning. What is important is their offer to make positive contributions and their preparedness to add value to the efforts being made to free Africa from poverty. Africas future is brighter than ever. The Economist, which labelled Africa as the hopeless continent a decade ago, in its December 3rd issue (Volume 401 Number 8762) highlights that Africa [is] rising and the sun [is shining] bright. If we are committed to maintaining the momentum and minimize the risks that the Economist has outlined, Africa will need not only the active involvement of its people living and working in the continent, but also those who are determined to make a contribution to its growth and development. This, without a doubt needs to include the Diaspora. As Semhar Araia indicates (http://allafrica.com/stories/201201121130.html), the Diasporas role and contributions shouldnt be limited to remittances and periodic tourism, but also sharing, knowledge, skills and experience with their compatriots. There are many successful Africans working in various organisations around the world, not to mention the self-employed. If a majority of these Africans choose to return to their homeland in the spirit of supporting their countries, they need to be encouraged and supported. Reminding them of their reasons to leave and their long absence doesnt encourage them and will not help the continent. Focussing on the past, to the determent of the future will not make a positive contribution to Africas development. The continents future growth, among other things, will depend on a fast-growing middle class which includes returnee Diaspora. At a critical time Africa is taking concrete steps to strengthen and further develop regional integration and increase possibilities for the free movement of people and goods; it is counterproductive to suggest that Africas future trajectory should be disconnected from the Diasporas role and contributions. The Economist in its issue mentioned-above states Since Economist regrettably labelled Africa the hopeless continent a decade ago, a profound change has taken hold. I believe the Diaspora had direct or indirect influence on the change, and need to be encouraged to continue to do more. Given the continents need for better-educated, better-skilled and better-experienced people, Africa cannot afford to dismiss the role of its sons and daughters living in the Diaspora. The justification for the Diasporas role in Africas growth and development shouldnt undermine the important role of those that decided to remain at home and kept the continents hopes alive. Facilitating collaboration between resident populations and those returning from abroad will be very important to benefit from the contribution of everyone concerned. For this to happen, Africas children who chose to return home must do so with an open mind to readjust and adapt to the changed and progressive rhythm of the continent and its people. If they return with the notion of one size fits all or the concept of a straitjacket, they will not be helpful. The Diaspora shouldnt return with a logo which has the following question: do you have a problem which fits my solution? Africans are tired of preconceived ideas. Thanks to technology and increasing access to information and knowledge, Africans are more than ever before determined to decide their future. Help is well come, but it needs to be on Africas terms and conditions. The Diaspora will be welcome and will be treated with respect if they are willing to live up to these minimum expectations when they return. To fit, returnees need to return not only physically, but also with a determination to be fully present. As C. Otto Scharmer (2009) states, connecting to the source requires an open mind, open heart and open will. Those of us at the receiving end of our brothers and sisters returning from the Diaspora need to do the same. As Chimamanda Adichie says (http://dotsub.com/view/63ef5d28-6607-4fec-b906-aaae6cff7dbe/viewTranscript /eng) we need to be prepared to live outside the danger zone of a single story. Ours and the story of the diaspora need to merge for Africa to move in diverse, but coherent direction. Our accusatory story of abandonment by the diaspora and their single story of how things are done better elsewhere will not help us to regain the kind of paradise that we all wish for Africa.
I know Wangari Maathai, Ory Okolloh, Chimamanda Adichie, and Binyavanga Wainana were all once part of the diaspora and returned to make their mark on the continent - so the writer kind negated their own point with these examples. I'm sure if the writer also compiles the biographies of all the nationalists who fought colonialism --- their diaspora experience had a lot to do with liberations struggles. The future of Africa depends on the efforts of ALL africans-- and Yes the diaspora has got a lot to do with it !
Africa: Defining the Diaspora's Role and Potential With Africa
African Arguments, 12 January 2012
Beyond the broad categorizations of the African diaspora and rhetorical questions posed by Dele Fatunla in his blog post, "What's Diaspora Got To Do With It?", he raises an important and timely question about what role the African diaspora plays and should play in supporting Africa's growth.
African diaspora must be included; especially so, the brightest, wisest, brilliant, positive, trusthworthy, honest and vibrant African Diapora need to be included when it concerns the development of Africa, and Africans prosperities.
God, little girl.
Your English is atrocious.
Run it by your teacher before you post more twaddle.
YOU ARE NOT ONLY A GAYDOM; YOU ARE ALSO A HATER. YOU RACIST BASTARD.
To little ignorant girl ForyoForeskin:
Funny how you throw words for which you are ignorant of their meaning.
Do you even know what gaydom means?
Hey childish and gaydom cry baby; I am not like you that use words and don't know there meaning?? Get it, IDIOT.
@ Little Girl Foreskin:
Quite the contrary. You are using words for which you do not know the meaning.
Perhaps I should remind our readers your take on Africa beared the brunch instead of Africa bore the brunt
I could not resist: Here is the link to your ignorant twaddle from the 29th of May, 2011: http://allafrica.com/comments/list/aans/post/post/id/201105261264.html?page =3
Bunch is like a pile of something while BRUNCH is like a pile of different items.
You are quite the entertaining ignorant foreskin girl.
gegene, you are not english yourself, so you should shut your meglominiac big mouth! The idea of this blog is to discuss issues to the extent that one can understand the comments. This blog is nowhere an "anglo" proper language space. The blogs all over the world are coming up with their own language, not necessary english or against english.
Please, get over the "white chip" that you so much carry on this blog. Most internet vocabulary is not entirely english. PLEASE STOP THIS FUCKIN BASTARD BOASTFULNESS!!
@Phiri:
You do not aim very high, do you.
Perhaps that is a Dark Continent problem.
While former colonies such as South Korea, Malaysia or Taiwan have aimed higher and pushed their economies to a First Class or Near First Class status, most African nations have followed your example of accepting dreadful written English as an acceptable way of communicating.
The analogy makes sense and Zimbabwe is a perfect example: Once prosperous and well-fed, now a begging bowl accepting food aid from former poor colonies such as South Korea.
Foreskin once wrote that Africa beared the brunch instead of bore the brunt. Instead of admitting her mistake, she had the audacity to claim she was right and (I quote) Bunch is like a pile of something while BRUNCH is like a pile of different item. Source:http://allafrica.com/comments/list/aans/post/post/id/201105261264.ht ml?page=3
This is the same girl who quotes Harry Potter (source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201201111022.html). She also believes that the expression is not he who laughs last laughs best but rather he who laugh first laugh last. Source: http://allafrica.com/comments/list/aans/post/post/id/201105261264.html?page =4
While we can all accept some level of grammatical and spelling inaccuracy in each others writings, we cannot entertain the combination of her execrable command of the English language and the asinine substance of her cackle.
i really wish the African-american was included in the diaspora conversation. We can and need to be participants in the positive growth and development of Africa. Due to our unique situation, the fact that centuries ago we were forcfully removed from the continent and the fact that we no nothing about where in Africa, tribe; nation; etc., we come from, we are in the position where we look at Africa as a whole. All of Africa is our homeland. I guess one could say that we are New Africans. We scan the continent and take what is of value, what can be used to uplift the entire continent, from throughout the continent, to formulate a program that's aimed at the entire continent. The African-americans have a great deal of disposable wealth, money that is spent in non-productive ways. Meaning money simply spent (on entertainment and cosmetics, etc.), not invested. If the African-american was to regain his African consciousness, we would know of our obligation to aid and assist in the development of Africa. It is my belief that the African-americans could provide some, if not all, of the financial assistance to African nations. The African-american can provide the African continent with a viable alternative to African nations having to turn to their former colonial oppressors for assistance. Thus turning a hard-won independence to a new form of dependence. So the freedom many fought and died for is only a superficial freedom, because their existence is tied to their former colonial masters. But the African-americans, working with people of African-descent, worldwide, can fill the void. African-americans possess technological talents that Africa needs, as well as many other skills. The African diaspora needs to view the continent as one country (I'm well aware of the Arab influence in Northern Africa, however the continent is considered African), a United States of Africa. In doing so, the African continent will become a respected world power. (At present, the African opinion is not sought and or respected, when it comes to world affairs. Africa, despite the abundant resources and the amount of money African-americans spend on foolishness, is not considered players in the world. A unified Africa, a unified race [people of African descent, worldwide] would be a force that the world would be forced to take serious. Africans, worldwide, and Africa could stand as a unified force enabling the African continent to grow without selling their soul, being lackeys for some western and or american power.)