Apart from corruption, lack of efficiency and poor leadership, which have affected Africa's development, Thanatophobia, the fear of death or dying for a cause, has also played a significant role in the rapid destruction of the African continent beyond remedy.

"Everyone wants to up to heaven but nobody wants to die," sings reggae icon Peter Tosh. Everyone wants to enjoy a better life, yet nobody is prepared to sacrifice his life for that change because of the fear to die. That's why Africa is stagnant today.

The truth is bitter than the bile, therefore, one can easily become an enemy or lose his life when on the path of the truth. This is what happened to journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. He was silenced because of the truth.

The question is why death is inevitable yet people fear to die? Many people prefer to watch things going bad around them than to speak about it because of the fear of being killed.

Western European countries, such as Holland, Belgium, Britain, Germany, France, and America, had their treasures stolen from Africa, yet none of these countries want to see the progress of Africa. Each country has played a role in destroying Africa in a special way.

However, it hasn't been an issue of concern to African leaders to change the situation in Africa because each one fears to speak about crimes the US government commits in Africa.

In Europe, many Africans face discrimination and abuse. They will talk about it the whole day and plan to demonstrate. When the time comes, you'll find yourself alone standing at the venue where the demonstration has to begin. Fear has already scattered all of them.

If you try to find out the reason many Africans behave in such a stupid manner in Europe, they will tell you, "I am scared I will lose my documents or simply tell you, "Onua eduani ye de," brother, food is delicious. Many Africans are even scared to go to the police if someone hurts them.

Due to the fear that foreign governments know exists on the African continent and in Africans, both the continent of Africa and Africans have suffered a great deal.

The International Criminal Court in The Hague, keep on hunting for African leaders accused of political crimes in Africa, yet, the crimes foreign governments, such as the US government commits in other countries, passed unnoticed.

Surprisingly, African leaders never say a word against this discrimination and injustice. Why Africa will not be a target for destruction? If we learn to respect ourselves, others will give us respect but since African leaders don't respect themselves, no one respects an African.


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Patriotism is not the problem. Justice system and foresight is the culprit.

Look at all those who died for Niger Delta agitations, is the region any better?

Justice is seeking to right wrongs, no matter who or when or what, for if its denied, such wrong will repeat.

When a criminal is being prosecuted, it's very often to see Africans plead for leniency, just like you did in your article. Are the leaders being prosecuted in hugue innocent of all they allegations? Then I doubt they will be there in the first place.

How many Africa country still celebrating their heroes? We are learning from history that's why Everyone are careful about their action.