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.

Hippos kill more people in Africa annually than any other wild animal.

The richest persons in Africa are heads of state, governors and ministers. So every 'educated' African who wants to be rich - and there is nothing wrong with wanting to be rich - heads straight into government or politics.

Traditionally, Africans hate governments. They hate tyranny.

Virtually all of Africa's civil wars were started by politically marginalized or excluded groups.

Look at the history of peace accords in Africa. They have a terrible record. They are shredded even before the ink on them is dry.

Getting rid of the dictator is only a first step in establishing a free society. The dictatorship must also be disassembled.