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THE DEPENDANCE OF INDEPENDENCEIndependent African states are far from being independent. African countries were less dependent on foreign aid in its many forms before they became independent. One often wonders if foreign aid is the honey inviting dripped onto a spider's web.
In speeches, African politicians have stated that they would show the world what they could do. Unfortunately, they were not able to live up to their own expectations, possibly due to lack of expertise, much of which they banished from their shores. Such action makes them dependent on helping hands, often those they chose to despise.
There is no such thing as being independent. Individually and as a nation, we are dependent on one another and require each other's skills and services. Like people, all countries could benefit from friendly neighbourliness.
We are people of one world, all with the same purpose, hopes and aspirations. Everyone wishes to live in harmony with one another and share the abundance and prosperity the world has to offer.
This can only come about when we work together and look out for one another. Cubans, with a collapsed economy and through desperation and hardship have learned to work together and have become better people for it. Perhaps suffering brings more meaning to life and gives the lesson greater depth. When humanity awakens from the 'economic illusion' they may remember what is really important in life. They will then realise that their human spirit is indomitable and will rise up to overcome whatever obstacles are set in its path.
"One of the sayings in our country is Ubuntu - the essence of being human. Ubuntu speaks particularly about the fact that you can't exist as a human being in isolation. It speaks about our interconnectedness. You can't be human all by yourself, and when you have this quality - Ubuntu - you are known for your generosity.
We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole world. When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity."
Archbishop Desmond Tutu |
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