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

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.

Personally, I regard myself as an intellectual 'rebel,' kicking against the 'old colonialism-imperialism paradigm' which has landed Africa in a conundrum.

What Africa needs to do is to grow, to grow out of debt.

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

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

Radio is the death and life of Africa.