In a banana republic, one might slip on a banana peel but things do work - now and then for the people, albeit inefficiently and unreliably.

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.

Africa's salvation doesn't lie in begging and begging for more aid, and as an African, I find it very, very humiliating.

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

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

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.

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