Why is Africa so backwards compared to the rest of the world? Why didn't it evolve like Europe?
The colonialism argument is wearing a bit thin, isn't it? I understand it has some validity, but even before colonialism, Africa did not evolve like Europe. Why is Africa still largely dominated by tribes and some honestly barbaric practices, lip plates, teeth modification, raping virgins to heal men of AIDS. One theory I read is that since the climate of Africa was warm and hunting was easy, there was not as much of a need to invent farming mechanisms etc. like the Europeans did. Also that there were waterfalls and long rivers along the borders of many countries, preventing individuals from venturing out or other individuals from coming in. Genuinely curious, trying to learn. Also, what are the major hurdles facing Africa today? Many of the countries are still largely illiterate and without doctors.