Sub-Saharan Africa has a unique cultural fabric that is tightly woven, which has seemingly been defined by struggles with European cultures, the colonization process (before and after), and various cultural conflicts. The future of this region will be bright if religious, political, social, and cultural systems can be honored and simplified, allowing for respect of family relations, property ownership, and each nation’s unique heritage. Using the United States of America for a comparison, we can identify differences and similarities, and find opportunities to compare and contrast between a growing host of nations, finding their way in an increasingly modern and globalized world and a super power that has reached its pinnacle. Read more…