<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
What is the explanation for why African countries are so far behind in so many ways to western countries?
<|assistant|>
African countries are behind western countries in many respects mainly due to the effects of colonization and slavery which denied them the necessary resources to develop in the same pace as the west did. Additionally, the absence of strong institutions, corruption and poor leadership continue to hinder their progress.