[Africa] is a continent of many countries, not one country. If we are down to three or four conflicts, it means that there are plenty of opportunities to invest in stable, growing, exciting economies where there's plenty of opportunity.

Today, the European Union is busy transferring aid. If they can build infrastructure in Spain, roads, highways ... why do they refuse to use the same aid to build the same infrastructure in our countries?

I can take hardship. I can sleep on the cold floor anytime. I can also sleep on a feather bed.

When it comes to doing my job, I keep my ego in my handbag.

[Africa] is a continent of many countries, not one country. If we are down to three or four conflicts, it means that there are plenty of opportunities to invest in stable, growing, exciting economies where there's plenty of opportunity.

When you save the life of anyone, a farmer, a teacher, a mother, they are contributing productively into the economy.

I believe that when you find problems, you should also find solutions.