Read this 1961 C.I.A. internal report on Pan Africanism

[WIA20XX]

Graft...



Italy became a democracy in 1946 - but the Mafia been popping since the 1860s

In my opinion, it's important to look at these other "advanced economies" as well as "failed states" - to understand what needs to be done.

 

[Mission249]

You are too enamored with the corrupt financial system of the West. Most of the countries you are thinking about have likely had western interference in developing their nation.

If you want to pivot to the completely different conversation of Western interference in the development of nations - sure.

But don't kid yourself on the original point/delusion of equating these different types of corruption. It's a lazy, unnuanced analysis to imply everything is the same. They're obviously different in shape and size. And many of these 3rd world countries would be absolutely delighted to only have to deal with Western type corruption.

 

[WIA20XX]

The Strong Man continues to rule

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau​

https://www.reuters.com/world/sustained-gunfire-near-guinea-bissau-election-commission-building-witnesses-say-2025-11-26/

There's no easy way to stop
1) Money hungry/corrupt civilian leaders and politicians
2) Power hungry (and who then become money hungry) military leaders