Africa: The ambiguous role of foreign NGOs in the era of the awakening of the black continent
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are often perceived as altruistic entities dedicated to development and humanitarian aid. However, their role in Africa sparks debates, especially regarding their real impact on poverty. While some NGOs make significant contributions, others are there to advocate for undisclosed causes that have nothing to do with the continent’s development, given their ambiguous role, which can sometimes perpetuate poverty rather than alleviate it.
Certain NGOs, through their actions on the ground, exhibit financial dependence on foreign powers, which today poses a serious problem for their credibility. Some even substitute for the government or directly impose Western agendas on certain African leaders, agendas that may not necessarily align with the needs and priorities of local populations. However, under the influence of their badges and prestigious titles, some leaders find it difficult to oppose them.
Today, propaganda media and NGOs play roles on behalf of Western imperialism. In countries where these manipulative media are expelled, imperialists send others, this time with NGO badges, on the same mission as the media.
Given that dependence on international aid visibly hinders the development of local and sustainable solutions, perpetuating economic and social dependence, African countries must consider limiting the influx of these NGOs, which in any case act as « Trojan horses » within many states in Africa.
It is essential to critically examine their real impact on poverty in Africa. No one else will come from elsewhere to develop Africa for Africans. The day when the black people in their entirety begin to question the honeyed and bewitching words of the white man, the long-awaited awakening of Africa will begin. AES countries serve as a compass, if not a beacon of hope, for other peoples in the black hole into which Africa has been plunged for hundreds of years. It is imperative that other countries understand the situation and courageously make the necessary decisions to lift the black continent out of the rut.
