In Neocolonialism in West Africa, historian and journalist Chernoh Alpha M. Bah demonstrates how multinational corporations and local elites continue to exploit West Africa. Throughout this collection of essays and articles, he provides practical answers to the root causes of poverty, conflict, and political instability. By examining modern forms of corporate exploitation in West Africa from the perspective of an investigative journalist, he shows how multinational corporations and local politicians control the economy and resources of West Africa, rig elections, and promote wars and military coups.