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Africa is not a country. Fascinating insights by journalist and author @DipoFaloyin into African colonialism, neo-colonialism, diversity and ways forward for the African continent. We were reminded that African countries were historically born from violent European business deals that were meant to internally divide people. Reckoning with the ethnic division and physical borders takes a big toll up until today. Dealing with the past, especially through education, is therefore indispensable to end misconceptions and myths about the continent and its people. Instead of being depicted as poor and helpless by Europe, Africa needs to become the protagonist of its own story. @FEPS_Europe #CeciliaStrada @HannesHeide