Don’t blame colonialism for Africa’s trade woes

The Financial Times article underscores that Africa's current trade challenges stem more from internal barriers than historical colonial legacies. The piece highlights how infrastructure deficits and protectionist policies within the continent itself are stymieing growth, rather than the arbitrary borders established during the Berlin Conference. This perspective shifts the focus onto the need for regional cooperation and investment in infrastructure to unlock Africa's economic potential, rather than attributing the continent's struggles solely to colonialism.