"societies face serious issues in terms of equality for women, value of education, fair application of law, systematic corruption and tribalism"

You know why South Korea is prosperous? It recieved more in development aid than all of africa combined

Currently only China is really investing in Africa. While issues you highlighted are serious, these countries were treated very unfairly economically. Do you know what it's like trying to trade with a western megacorp as an african farmer? Can you imagine what its like trying to get a loan to open a business?