We wonder about the origins of Africa’s troubles, wars and difficulties. There’s an important element to take into account, a story that needs special attention. Note that the areas of turmoil, war, guerrilla warfare and rebellion in Africa are generally those where resources are to be found. In other words, regions where the West has financial interests. The Democratic Republic of Congo is a case in point, with the cobalt, lithium, gold, diamonds and coltan needed for electronics and the manufacture of phones like the iPhone we use today. The West therefore maintains a certain form of difficulty in these regions to preserve its financial interests.<\/p>\n
Political decisions are often not taken by the countries themselves, but rather by the companies that finance the politicians. In the USA, for example, these companies can finance members of the government to become governors or hold important political positions. After supporting these people, companies can influence political decisions in their favor. For example, a company that sells arms can push the government to buy its weapons.<\/p>\n
That’s why private companies play such an essential role in conflicts. They sell their weapons to other countries, creating situations of war and chaos to exploit resources more easily. There are even private companies with their own militias guarding gold mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo without the government’s knowledge.<\/p>\n