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.

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

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

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.

When Uganda got debt relief in 1999, the first item President Museveni bought was a presidential jacket for himself.

Africa is poor because she is not free.

Radio is the death and life of Africa.