Economic challenges facing independent African states today:a) Unemployment and socio-economic inequalities both among individuals and between regions are common in many African nations.b) Overdependence on primary exports. The African economy is an extractive one rather than a manufacturing economy.c) World trade terms are not fair for African nations. Africa countries find themselves trading with former colonial powers that give low prices for raw material from Africa. d) There has been the problem of unfavourable climatic conditions.e) Population pressure has led to overstretching of social services.
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