George Ayittey Blames the Current Problems of Sub-Saharan African Societies

question 61

Multiple Choice

George Ayittey blames the current problems of sub-Saharan African societies primarily on their internal characteristics. Which of these does he emphasize most strongly?

• A) tribal conflicts
• B) primitive religious traditions
• C) dictatorial "vampire states" whose corrupt leaders enrich themselves at the expense of the mass of the population
• D) outmoded technology

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