In Africa today, we recognise that trade and investment, and not aid, are pillars of development.

Up to a certain extent the UN soldiers are useful. But they are consuming a lot of resources in relation to the little work they are doing.

It is the population which decides when it's time for a leader to leave, not foreign powers.

The West is anything but altruistic.

I grew up in a refugee camp in Uganda, and I lived there for 30 years. That shapes one's character.

Infrastructure is key, but also how it's used, and that's political.

A strong leader is not necessarily a bad leader.