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.

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.

Western-style multi-party democracy is possible but not suitable for Africa.

Traditionally, Africans hate governments. They hate tyranny.

If NATO goes in and solves the crisis in Darfur, when the next one comes along Africa's leaders will just sit back.

The solutions to Africa's problems lie in Africa, not in Live Aid concerts.

Africa has more dictators per capita than any other continent.