Africa is poor because she is not free.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Africa has more dictators per capita than any other continent.