Because you’re treating every country as one thing.

I never did paint the whole continent with a broad brush, my intention was to hear the stories of how different african countries are developing their telecom infrastructure. I brought up Eritrea as an interesting example. There is nothing wrong with using old technology, I still use cassette tapes.

As a westerner, even I find that demeaning and offensive.

Offensive to care about a separate continent? I’m curious about every country even the small ones, Africa has lots of interesting history. You’re acting like a spoiled college white kid who claims that likeing other culture’s food is “cultural appropriation”

Plus, the info you want is easily found on Wikipedia or a simple search.

You shouldn’t rely on wikipedia for everything. Also it’s good to talk to locals about how their technology is affecting their country. Africans want people to talk about the issues effecting their countries especially Sudanese people.