African history is filled with experiences of people shooting their way to power and then splintering into factions, like in Somalia and Liberia.
The 'Cheetah Generation' refers to the new and angry generation of young African graduates and professionals, who look at African issues and problems… - George Ayittey
The 'Cheetah Generation' refers to the new and angry generation of young African graduates and professionals, who look at African issues and problems…
- George Ayittey
There was free trade in Africa. There was free enterprise in Africa before the colonialists came. - George Ayittey
There was free trade in Africa. There was free enterprise in Africa before the colonialists came.
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 wr… - George Ayittey
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 wr…
Dictators are allergic to reform, and they are cunning survivors. They will do whatever it takes to preserve their power and wealth, no matter how mu… - George Ayittey
Dictators are allergic to reform, and they are cunning survivors. They will do whatever it takes to preserve their power and wealth, no matter how mu…
Traditionally, Africans hate governments. They hate tyranny. - George Ayittey
Traditionally, Africans hate governments. They hate tyranny.
The solutions to Africa's problems lie in Africa, not in Live Aid concerts. - George Ayittey
The solutions to Africa's problems lie in Africa, not in Live Aid concerts.
Getting rid of the dictator is only a first step in establishing a free society. The dictatorship must also be disassembled. - George Ayittey
Getting rid of the dictator is only a first step in establishing a free society. The dictatorship must also be disassembled.
Western-style multi-party democracy is possible but not suitable for Africa. - George Ayittey
Western-style multi-party democracy is possible but not suitable for Africa.
There's a belief that since Africa got a raw deal from the colonial West, then the Chinese must be Africa's best friend. But the evidence doesn't sho… - George Ayittey
There's a belief that since Africa got a raw deal from the colonial West, then the Chinese must be Africa's best friend. But the evidence doesn't sho…
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