"Africa will never be free!"

Monday, 29th July 2024, 7:31 am, Hamburg/Germany, fifteen fifteen-minute taxi ride and a lecture by an Armenian taxi driver free of extra charge.

"Sir, Africa will never be free. Let me explain. The Europeans first came to Africa to trade as they saw the chance to colonize the continent there was nothing to stop them and the Africans were mentally not ready to push them out of their territory. Europeans brought the system of corruption to Africa. When the time of independence came they wanted to have control over their former subjects. This idiot in his big Mercedes in front of us...I mean he is mad. Look how he is driving. But sorry Sir, let me continue.

So, they pushed the unknown system of democracy into the independent new countries. They ensured that their practices and traditions were well preserved like fake hair for judges and military drills and uniforms. Their constitutions were written by their former Masters. When they realized...I mean not so much the white men in Europe but in the USA they used the old method of assassination of independent African minds with a true heart and genuine vision for their liberated nations. They used power instruments like money, lies, and support of corrupt African opponents standing on their agenda to further exploit Africa. Yes, you might come and say corruption has always two sides to the story, and that charismatic Pan-African leaders with true hearts never allow white people to misuse their countries but reject money and confiscate foreign assets for such attempts. This is highly morally correct. But Sir, when you raise a new political elite in Africa you should know such people come from poverty and see the value of their lives in living for personal gains not for the coming prosperity of their people. Their pockets are deep. The royal families of Africa...why the heck is this car not moving? The light has turned green now? Another idiot on Hamburg streets! But...back to my point. African royals have let their people down by being part of the political systems.

When the Cold War was at its high and Russia and China had solved their internal conflicts being back in the hands of communist dictators wanting to make a mark in world history for their reputation two new players entered the scene. Both countries inside and outside their territory are known to use political assassination over moral values. For them, money and power are all they care for. If any African leader would dare to challenge these superpowers to make Africa truly independent and big...what do you think would happen? They would be killed, simple as that. But as you as foreigners can't assassinate always African leaders they use African proxies to do the dirty job for them. They equip and finance corrupt and easy-to-control opponents to a good Pan-African visionary heart that stands for Africa and not for the money of the white man and his misuse of Africa.

We should have reached soon, Sir. The traffic today is not so much as many people are on holiday. Back to my point. In an ideal world, these superpowers would conclude only a strong and united Africa over the long run is cheaper to deal with than an Africa of poverty. The problem is the leaders of these superpowers have no understanding of visions only a plan for their term in office. And they want to get the most out of it. Common sense is replaced by the power thinking they have inherited from their forefathers taken in with the breast milk of their mothers.

Look, Sir, now we have reached. It is € 24, 56 in total. Ok...yes, to pay with a Credit Card is not a problem. And let me add...if Africans really want to be free only an outsider who knows the mentality of his own people well can achieve it. Remember what Mahatma Gandhi had achieved. The people of Africa though will never achieve their true independence. Yes, I also wish you a good day, Sir. Bye."