Revolutionary Worker

In the following viewpoint, the Revolutionary Worker contends that the United States’ involvement in Africa since the 1960s has led to the exploitation and oppression of much of Africa. The newspaper argues that foreign aid and investment benefits the local capitalists in Uganda and other countries and fails to help the masses. In addition, the newspaper asserts that American support of African dictatorships has further damaged the continent. The Revolutionary Worker is a weekly newspaper published by the U.S. Revolutionary Communist Party.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What are the Revolutionary Worker’s criticisms of the African Growth and Opportunity Act?
2. How has foreign investment affected Nigeria, according to the newspaper?
3. What role has the United States played in Zaire, as stated by...