The idea of creating charter cities in Africa, proposed by wealthy libertarians, reflects a misunderstanding of the continent's complexities and governance challenges.
Wainaina's critique remains relevant, highlighting the tendency of Western thinkers to offer simplistic solutions to Africa's multifaceted issues, often overlooking local realities.
The proposed charter cities, envisioned as low-tax havens with appealing amenities, underscore a disconnect between the aspirations of outsiders and the actual needs of African nations.
Through Wainaina's lens, these initiatives evoke past failed projects that disregarded African agency and history, reminding us that development cannot be externally imposed.
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