Ebony in Africa

I just wanted to say that I enjoyed the article, "Lessons Learned From China In Africa," (Jan. 2008), about Chinese investment in Africa. It was the best story on China with statistics to back it up that I have read in years.

You talked about the good side of the Chinese investment and the bad side of Chinese involvement in Africa. I think Chinese investment in Africa is for the best because, like World War II, it made the U.S. take stock of itself as a nation. When Hitler claimed Aryan supremacy, the U.S. had to take a hard look at itself and try harder to live up to its creed that all citizens are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights. I believe that Chinese investments--by building roads and other infrastructure in Africa--will do the same; it will make U.S. citizens think that if the Chinese can build roads and infrastructure in Africa, why can't the U.S. do that in Africa and here at home?

I just want to say that I really enjoyed the story, and it has motivated me to renew my subscription of EBONY. Please keep the Africa series going. I'm enjoying it.

Winston Shines

Detroit, Mich.

Thank you for the great work EBONY is doing to highlight the achievements of African-Americans and Blacks in other parts of the world. The first part of "The Africa You Don't Know" (Dec. 2007) made interesting reading.

Negative reports about the African continent by the western media started generations ago. Thank God for EBONY and other great publications that highlight Blacks as very intelligent people. God willing, the African continent will be one major surprise to the world in some years to come, for young and enterprising men and women are becoming more educated and becoming more knowledgeable about happenings in politics and economics around the world.

We (Africans) are very intelligent people and are beginning to understand the game of world politics. We will get our due share in due time. Keep up the good work, EBONY. Whatever affects Africa has a backlash and a psychological impact on Blacks everywhere, no matter the years of separation from the mother continent. God bless you.

Eghosa Igunbor

Nigeria

Congratulations on the brilliant feature, "The Africa You Don't Know." As a representative of Malawi, a developing country in southeastern Africa, I am always concerned with the way we are presented. As I was reading through the article, I was hopeful that it would reflect the positive aspects of my continent and my country.

I must say that I am very much impressed with the feature, which was a true reflection of Africa. I surely hope such positive reporting will continue as we forge ahead in advancing the beloved continent and its people.

H.O. Ndilowe

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi

Washington, D.C.

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