AFRICA BETWEEN PROGRESS AND HOPE: AN OPTIMISTIC VIEW

Talented political scientist, M Amphas Mampoua exposes unexpected reality of hopeless continent that has transformed to a continent of hope with wealth that fascinates us Its subsoil is full of natural resources which makes Africa rich everywhere, preventing the continent from seeking foreign funding when well managed. Today, the continent is overcoming the problems of civil wars, genocide and famine in which Ethiopia faced during the year 1984-1985.At the same time, there are signs of reasonable governance and the consolidation of democracy. In each region of Africa, elections took place with both the participation of government and opposition. The continent is on the right track with encouraging economic growth, and it will become competitive as Asia and Europe. Still, job creation strategies have yet to be put in place to absorb youth unemployment. M Amphas Mampoua also shows how debt forgiveness of Africa will stimulate competitive market. Africa today has become a continent of poverty because its foreign debt is larger than its export income. M Amphas Mampoua is convinced that the approach of accelerated industrialization will turn Africa into an engine of powerful economy. Amphas Mampoua is a professor of Political Science and International Relations at the American University for Leaders in London. He specializes in Comparative Politics with issues such as governance, democracy and civil wars in Africa. Also, his research explores security issues in Europe and US. He has published widely and his books include: Political Transformations of the Congo, The United States, Russia and European Security.