Maina Ouarodima1 and Idi Bahari Hamza2
1 Department of English Language, Literature and Civilizations, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey, Niger
2 Department of English Language, Literature and Civilizations, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey, Niger
Original language: English
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Abstract
From the declaration of independence of African countries and up to date, many African countries struggle hard to tackle the problems of corruption in Africa. The challenge of corruption is considered as one of the greatest challenges that destabilizes, blocks and impedes the development of many African countries. There is no doubt, corruption is a subject-matter that can be regarded as one of key points in the struggle of many African leaders. In fact, some civil servants, political leaders and army officers themselves consider and embrace corruption as a way of life that facilitates easy earning. Moreover, the aim of the current paper is to demonstrate how corruption can be considered as a source of underdevelopment of Africa through depicting the types of corruption in The Trouble with Nigeria. The paper seeks to provide some examples, through The Trouble with Nigeria, on how corruption impacts Africa negatively. Finally, applying postcolonial theory, the paper concludes with some useful recommendations that can help reduce and alleviate the corrupt practices in Africa.
Author Keywords: corruption, Africa, development, challenge.
