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Global headlines now pay attention to Africa's richest man who has not made his money in mining or real estate but in industry. And in industries the media said Africa could not achieve at scale. These are the main industries that Dangote Group has succeeded in:

● Oil Refining

● Cement Production

● Fertiliser Production

● Sugar, Wheat, Pasta, Flour and Salt Production

Much of these industries require immense capital investment, expensive and expansive infrastructure as well as dedicated technical teams to manage operations. Many people claimed Africa could not produce industry because of all these demands. But one man has done it...

So if one business man can do it, how can African governments with far more capital, access to international loans, technology and aid support fail to do so 🤔? It goes well beyond corruption.

The 20bn oil refinery is partially funded by the Nigerian government which also owns a stake in the refinery. That same government has 'failed' at refining more than 20% capacity of its state owned oil refineries for decades.

I believe that deep interests make sure that African governments fail in major industrial projects. If the desire existed, how easy would it be for African governments with far greater resources to suceed in major industrial projects?

The worst part is that Dangote's sucess proves that Africa refuses to industrialise rather than being unable. And the only logical conclusion is that deep and powerful financial interests from the strongest countries in the world are behind this refusal.

Global headlines now pay attention to Africa's richest man who has not made his money in mining or real estate but in industry. And in industries the media said Africa could not achieve at scale. These are the main industries that Dangote Group has succeeded in:

● Oil Refining

● Cement Production

● Fertiliser Production

● Sugar, Wheat, Pasta, Flour and Salt Production

Much of these industries require immense capital investment, expensive and expansive infrastructure as well as dedicated technical teams to manage operations. Many people claimed Africa could not produce industry because of all these demands. But one man has done it...

So if one business man can do it, how can African governments with far more capital, access to international loans, technology and aid support fail to do so 🤔? It goes well beyond corruption.

The 20bn oil refinery is partially funded by the Nigerian government which also owns a stake in the refinery. That same government has 'failed' at refining more than 20% capacity of its state owned oil refineries for decades.

I believe that deep interests make sure that African governments fail in major industrial projects. If the desire existed, how easy would it be for African governments with far greater resources to suceed in major industrial projects?

The worst part is that Dangote's sucess proves that Africa refuses to industrialise rather than being unable. And the only logical conclusion is that deep and powerful financial interests from the strongest countries in the world are behind this refusal.

Global headlines now pay attention to Africa's richest man who has not made his money in mining or real estate but in industry. And in industries the media said Africa could not achieve at scale. These are the main industries that Dangote Group has succeeded in:

● Oil Refining

● Cement Production

● Fertiliser Production

● Sugar, Wheat, Pasta, Flour and Salt Production

Much of these industries require immense capital investment, expensive and expansive infrastructure as well as dedicated technical teams to manage operations. Many people claimed Africa could not produce industry because of all these demands. But one man has done it...

So if one business man can do it, how can African governments with far more capital, access to international loans, technology and aid support fail to do so 🤔? It goes well beyond corruption.

The 20bn oil refinery is partially funded by the Nigerian government which also owns a stake in the refinery. That same government has 'failed' at refining more than 20% capacity of its state owned oil refineries for decades.

I believe that deep interests make sure that African governments fail in major industrial projects. If the desire existed, how easy would it be for African governments with far greater resources to suceed in major industrial projects?

The worst part is that Dangote's sucess proves that Africa refuses to industrialise rather than being unable. And the only logical conclusion is that deep and powerful financial interests from the strongest countries in the world are behind this refusal.

The Somali Ajuran Empire - a poweful empire founded by Somali Sultans that dominated and controlled much of central and southern Somalia with influence extending into parts of Ethiopia and Kenya.

The Ajurans had impressive medieval water engineering skills (limestone wells, undergound irrigation systems, cisterns) and effective centralised administration that allowed them to control valuable water resources - this is the 'hydraulic' part of the empire.

Major coastal hubs were governed by its centralised administration and it was fully integrated into global Indian Ocean trade. Ivory, textiles, gold and many others - traded -to far off places like Ming Dynasty China and India.

To protect its ports, our powerful ancestors (the Garen Dynasty) built a strong professional army and military. Our greatest military feat - thwarting the global Portugese Empire's naval incursions and ending their hopes for long-term bases in East Africa.

Why were the Ajurans so powerful?

• Centralised Administration

• Taxation that funded public works

• Strategic control of water resources

• Professional Standing Army

• Strategic position in Indian Ocean trade

• Legal and Administrative institutions

• Extensive diplomatic and commercial relationships

A lesson in what Somali capabilites could be if effective leadership was present. The story of the Ajurans should be studied and admired in every school in the country. Knowing the greats of our ancestors will inspire the future generations to emulate and build a stronger country.