LETTER: Africa’s lack of leadership
The continent’s problems are the result of so-called leaders who look after only themselves
Most of Africa’s problems today can be traced back to the continent’s leadership. A recent study by Cambridge University confirmed this view, concluding that social relations are a major factor in keeping this continent poor.
Three examples underline this point. Jose dos Santos was in power in Angola when oil (its primary export commodity) touched $150 a barrel. He is today living in a luxury villa overlooking the Mediterranean, while regularly visiting his doctor in Portugal. What was his biggest contribution to Angola’s development when presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take his country forward? He turned his son and daughter into Africa’s youngest billionaires...
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