For Elon Musk, colonialism did not impoverish Africa, debate reignited

Author: Francis NoudePublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Africa

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

For Elon Musk, colonialism did not impoverish Africa, debate reignited

Elon Musk posted on X claiming colonialism is not the cause of African poverty, citing Singapore and Hong Kong as prosperous former colonies. Economist Nathan Nunn's research shows a correlation between slave trade intensity and current underdevelopment. The comparison is refuted because Singapore and Hong Kong had British institutional continuity and investments not present in Africa. The article also mentions the assassination of Patrice Lumumba by Belgium and the US.

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