The 'Cheetah Generation' refers to the new and angry generation of young African graduates and professionals, who look at African issues and problems from a totally different and unique perspective.

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.

Africa has more dictators per capita than any other continent.

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

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

The 'Cheetah Generation' refers to the new and angry generation of young African graduates and professionals, who look at African issues and problems from a totally different and unique perspective.

The election of Senator Barack Obama brought jubilation across Africa, where millions celebrated him as 'one of their own.'