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Dec 9, 2025 2 tweets 2 min read Read on X
People in wealthy countries don’t think about electricity.

They wake up, flip a switch, make coffee, scroll on their phones, and everything just works.

But the day the power goes out, even for one hour, everyone panics.

It’s on the news. People tweet about it. Stores shut down. The whole city feels it.
Now just pause and imagine living like that every single day. 

That’s the reality for millions of Africans (about 600 million people, precisely). 

In Africa, power cuts are not “breaking news.” They’re just… life.

Children study by candlelight. Businesses close early. Hospitals run on fumes.

And yet the same people who panic when their lights go out are the ones pushing “green policies” that make it harder for Africans to have reliable, affordable, abundant energy.

How can you talk about saving the planet while keeping millions of people in the dark?Image
Climate alarmists talk a lot about saving the planet, but their policies show little concern for the people who are struggling the most.

If you really want to help poor people, you start with one thing:

Energy that works, every day, at a price they can actually afford. Image

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Nov 16, 2025
Why are some countries rich while others stay poor?

In 2020, the World Bank’s Doing Business report gave one of the clearest answers.

It ranked 190 countries on how easy it is to start and run a business.

The results were eye-opening: 🧵 Image
The idea was simple:

People are poor because they don’t have money.

They don’t have money because they don’t have income.

Most income comes from jobs, and jobs come from entrepreneurs.

But entrepreneurs can’t create jobs in a vacuum. They need a system that lets them. Image
That’s exactly what the Doing Business report measured:

How easy is it for an entrepreneur to start and grow a company?

It broke this down into 10 indicators. 

Let’s go through them: Image
Read 17 tweets
Sep 7, 2025
In 2004, the rulers of Dubai did something brilliant that almost nobody talks about.

They created a small legal zone, just 110 acres.

Inside it, they didn’t use UAE law. They used English common law.

That changed everything.

Let me explain: 🧵 Image
The place is called DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre).

It’s not just some fancy office park. 

It’s a place where the rules are completely different.

Contracts, judges, courts… everything inside DIFC runs on common law, just like London or New York.

Why does that matter?Image
Because in common law, you don’t need permission to innovate.

If something’s not explicitly illegal, you can do it.

In civil law (like what France gave many African countries), it’s the opposite:

If something isn’t written in law, it’s automatically forbidden. Image
Read 14 tweets
Jun 18, 2025
12 rules to keep Africa poor: 🧵
1. Blame colonialism for everything and ever take responsibility.
2. Ban free trade
Read 14 tweets
Apr 22, 2025
The biggest LIE told about Africa? 

That socialism is somehow "African" while free markets are "Western colonialism."

Truth: Africa had thriving free markets & trade routes CENTURIES before Europeans arrived. 

Let me explain… Caravan routes of the Sahara, 1413.
Ever heard of Timbuktu? 

It was the heart of a vast trading network in Africa. 

African merchants moved gold, salt, textiles & books across the Sahara. 

Market women dominated local trade. Timbuktu
When Europeans arrived in Africa, they found sophisticated commercial systems. 

In Botswana, the kgotla (traditional council) protected property rights & enforced contracts. 

The Somali Xeer system had independent clan judges who resolved trade disputes without a central government, much like how British common law originally developed through local courts.Traditional council gathering in Botswana
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Feb 21, 2025
By 2030, Africa will make up 80% of the world's poor.

This is not inevitable, it’s a choice.

And if we make the right choices, Africa can become a global hub of innovation, growth, and prosperity.

Every person must read “The capitalist revolution Africa needs.” (The Economist)

Let’s break it down 👇🏾Image
The article highlights Africa's growing role in the world:

• In 2030, more than half of the young people entering the global workforce will be African.

• Africa’s population share will jump from 13% in 2000 to 21% by 2030.

Opportunity is knocking. 

But are we ready? Image
Here’s the problem: while the world is advancing, Africa is falling behind.

• Income per person has fallen from 1/3 of the global average in 2000 to 1/4 today.

• Nigeria and South Africa (the giants) are struggling.

We need a real shift. Image
Read 14 tweets
Dec 7, 2024
Africa is rich in resources, but its people are POOR.

Something is clearly missing.

What is it?

The answer: economic freedom.

(A THREAD 🧵) Image
Economic freedom isn’t complicated. 

It just means people can work, trade, and start businesses without being blocked by high taxes, overregulation, or endless rules. 

It means people have the power to build their own futures.

(Economic Freedom Index by @FraserInstitute) Image
Why does this matter? 
Because when people are free to create, they thrive. In freer countries:

• People live longer (16 years more on average).

• Almost no one lives in extreme poverty (1% vs. 30% in the least free places).

• Education, especially for girls, takes off.

• Corruption is lower.Image
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