There's a belief that since Africa got a raw deal from the colonial West, then the Chinese must be Africa's best friend. But the evidence doesn't show that, and the main criticism is that they are building infrastructure in exchange for Africa's resources in deals that are structured to favor China.
What Africa needs to do is to grow, to grow out of debt.
Radio is the death and life of Africa.
The 'Cheetah Generation' refers to the new and angry generation of young African graduates and professionals, who look at African issues and problems from a totally different and unique perspective.
Western-style multi-party democracy is possible but not suitable for Africa.
Just because a group does not take its decisions by voting does not mean they have no understanding of the essence of democracy.
Virtually all of Africa's civil wars were started by politically marginalized or excluded groups.
What you and I understand as a government doesn't exist in many African countries. In fact, what we call our governments are vampire states. Vampires because they suck the economic vitality out of their people. Government is the problem in Africa.
Traditionally, Africans hate governments. They hate tyranny.
Hippos kill more people in Africa annually than any other wild animal.
