What is to blame for poverty and lack of development in Africa? While colonialism, slavery, or racism are common theories, none of these reasons address the cause of continued poverty. 

African entrepreneur and activist Magatte Wade joins Marissa Streit to discuss why foreign aid has failed Africa, how climate activism is keeping African nations impoverished, and why economic freedom, not dependency, is the only path to prosperity.

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