DW> But Egypt is ruled by a man who is nearly 80, and who has been in power
DW> for more than 25 years. The government is massively corrupt, and lacks
DW> the will to do anything except stay in power. Huge military spending
DW> consumes most of the budget. Imaginative schemes that could greatly
DW> improve the country exist, but are left uncompleted because of lack of
DW> money.
 
Etc...
 
It's the curse of many African countries, and of some beyond.
 
Being from Belgium I know the case of the Congo very well which should be
one of the wealthiest countries in the world due to the minerals and
diamonds.
 
Alas, there has never ever been a stable government since independance in
1960 and even if it were, all the richness is owned by a few large
corporations. Profits do not flow back to the country to improve the
situation of the locals, the money dissappears to foreign bank accounts as
well as in the pockets of corrupt local leaders and equally corrupt UN
officers.
 
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