Paul Kagame: Africa Has Everything—So Why Are We Still Behind? 🌍 Africa has the resources, the talent, the population and the market — so what is still holding us back? 🌍 In this reaction, I respond to President Paul Kagame’s powerful message about Africa’s development, self-reliance and the need to create more value from the resources we already have. For too long, many African countries have exported raw materials and imported finished products at a much higher value. If Africa wants stronger industries, more jobs and more globally competitive businesses, we have to move from simply consuming to **producing, processing and manufacturing more locally.** The question is no longer whether Africa has potential. The question is: Are we ready to execute? What do you think is holding Africa back the most — leadership, financing, infrastructure, education or execution? Comment your country and your opinion below.