I know you write this down in jest, but it's not as implausible an explanation as it appears at first blush. Although Sub-Saharan Africa consists mostly of nations which have been independent republics since ~ 1960, they still have yet to extricate themselves from the incubus of centuries of European colonial occupation. The British overlords, in particular, ruled by "divide and conquer", pitting tribe against tribe whereby there had previously been no conflict.

Just look at Wakanda for what is possible there. I know it's fictional, but I visualize the day Africa will become a more just, verdant and peaceful place.

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Posted by blueboy

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Posted on 1/11/19 at 3:39 pm to tarzana

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Just look at Wakanda for what is possible there. I know it's fictional, but I visualize the day Africa will become a more just, verdant and peaceful place.

Yeah, all they need is for a magical substance to literally fall from the sky into their laps, thus making them the most advanced people on earth.

But only if they hide from the world and - drum roll please - KEEP OUT THE FOREIGNERS.

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Posted by Centinel

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Posted on 1/11/19 at 3:40 pm to tarzana

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Just look at Wakanda for what is possible there.

Oh for the love of god.

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Posted by SlowFlowPro

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Posted on 1/11/19 at 3:40 pm to tarzana

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Just look at Wakanda for what is possible there.

that is literally not possible

ignoring the fact that they require an alien material to advance, they could never have developed like that on their own (no person could). advances come from trade, competition, and the desire to win.

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Posted by Wtxtiger

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Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:47 pm to tarzana