George Ayittey, economist from Ghana, says that Africa's elitist leaders are "hippos." Note who he calls "cheetahs" in his TED talk:
Ayittey condemns African leaders who he claims have not cared for the people they lead (he calls it the "blind leading the clueless"). Instead, they have made themselves rich by manipulating aid money. He believes aid has done more harm than good for Africans.
U2's Bono was in attendance, and approached him afterward. Ayittey gave him a copy of his book, Africa Unchained, which may have helped Bono re-think the problems of African nations.
Years ago I remember asking someone why Africa is so poor when it has so much in the way of natural resources. That someone told me that the reason lies in Africa's corrupt and brutal leaders. So this video - by an African - resonates.
U2's Bono was in attendance, and approached him afterward. Ayittey gave him a copy of his book, Africa Unchained, which may have helped Bono re-think the problems of African nations.
Years ago I remember asking someone why Africa is so poor when it has so much in the way of natural resources. That someone told me that the reason lies in Africa's corrupt and brutal leaders. So this video - by an African - resonates.
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