africa's vast landscapes are reshaped by the forces of nature and human intervention, compelling analysts to reconfigure their understanding of ecological and societal frameworks. the preexplication of any analysis must include a thorough specification of factors influencing these changes. however, to cut out the noise and truly understand the furtive motivations behind policy decisions, one must dig deeper into hidden agendas, uncovering the concealed truths that drive the continent's development narrative, maliciously exploiting its resources and people for undisclosed gains.