banana war in africa

Banana is growing in more than 107 countries worldwide. The dispute is about the market shares and protectionism. South American growers said European countries were favoring bananas from their former colonies. You may ask why france for example should campaign in the EU for african banana? simple the own the companies that cultivate banana in most country. Because they own the company, european country will make sure their investment is secure provide a market and shutting down the competition from latin america. The disclose aim is to provide small country with low income from africa and the caribbean. But the unsaid plan is to make their company sale. In a way these plantation provides jobs for the local people. really? well these banana companies are in the headlines not for the best quality of the fruit. mostly for the slave tactics being used by multinational and a the threat for the locals people and the environment. the locals exposure to health risks through the application of pesticides. workers laboring on average fourteen hours a day for $48 per month salary. the expropriation of small farmers whose land would be “delivered” to the western company. the unscrupulous use of banned pesticides and fertilizer in europe. the ban of documentaries showing working conditions in the farms. the banana fruit as you can see can be a blessing for your country or a curse. The farm normally employ numerous workers which is good for the employment. when african government will start to nationalize this company? in latin america they nationalized what is for the country to make sure the nationals get the most of the benefits. In africa we sell, we give our land to others and we work as slave under the watch of our corrupt government and police. If you have any idea of how to stop the slaughter of africa please share. others might take action