There was free trade in Africa. There was free enterprise in Africa before the colonialists came.

- 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…

- 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

Traditionally, Africans hate governments. They hate tyranny.

- 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…

- George Ayittey

Getting rid of the dictator is only a first step in establishing a free society. The dictatorship must also be disassembled.

- George Ayittey

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

- 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…

- George Ayittey

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

- George Ayittey