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The Business of Poverty: How Africa Was Framed

They Lied About Africa
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The aid industry didn't just respond to poverty in Africa. It built a system around it. In this episode, we break down how foreign aid became an industry, how that industry shaped the global narrative around an entire continent, and what that framing has cost Africa in capital, sovereignty, and power. This isn't about whether aid helps. It's about what gets built when crisis becomes the dominant story. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @theyliedaboutafrica for more.

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