Neo-Colonialism in Africa: The Roles of African Elites

Abstract

The direction of African States economic policies by former colonial masters or countries of the developed nations of the world with superior technologies and industries are not done without African States elites in the continent of Africa. The study therefore, demonstrates the areas in which African elites that are the comprador classes in the governance of Africa corperates with the neo-colonialists to continue the exploitation of the resources of Africa and eventually underdeveloped the continent. Work that narrates the role of the African elites’ involvement in the perpetuation of neo-colonialism in Africa were collected and analyzed to drive home the point raised in this study. The study concludes that neocolonialism did not come from the air; it was generated from colonialism these African elites encourage due to the rents that they get from it. The study therefore recommends the need to start the development of Africa's indigenous technologies in order to apply it in her industries to reduce the reliance on western nations industries. It also suggests that African elites in governance should be ready to make sacrifices that will lead to the development of the continent.