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" Women in Africa are really the pillar of the society, are the most productive segment of society, actually. They do agriculture. "
Mo Ibrahim
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" I think the Cold War was worse for Africa than colonialism. "
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" The U.S. has been a great friend all these years, but as soon as Africa found itself starting to move up, the U.S. is really disengaging. "
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" If economic progress is not translated into better quality of life and respect for citizens' rights, we will witness more Tahrir Squares in Africa. "
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" A narrative that branded Africa as little more than an economic, political and social basket case was not likely to provide the investment needed to drive development. "
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" All we hear about Africa in the West is Darfur, Zimbabwe, Congo, Somalia, as if that is all there is. "
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" The Nobel Prize is worth $1.5 million, but that's not the issue. Do the distinguished scientists who win the Nobel Prize need the money? Probably not. The honor is more important the money, and that's the case with the prize for African leadership as well. "
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" Literacy in Tunisia is almost 100%. It's amazing - no country in the region or even in Asia can match Tunisia in education. "
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" The problem is that many times people suspend their common sense because they get drowned in business models and Harvard business school teachings. "
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" Mobile phones could not work in Africa without prepaid because it's a cash society. "
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" Nobody messes with China, nobody messes with the United States, or with Europe, because these are really big entities with a lot of clout and a lot of economic power. They have a place at the table. "
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" Africa is progressing but maybe not in the way you think it is. Even if the overall picture looks good, we must all remain vigilant and not get complacent. "
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" Educational opportunities have supported the rise of the African middle class, the professional cadre of young people who are now willing and able to contribute to Africa's future prosperity. "
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" It was a no-brainer that the cellular route would be a great success in Africa. "
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" Retail banking in Africa is very weak. You can't go to a village and get money from an ATM or visit a branch of the bank. So people have to use the Internet. "
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" Rule of law is the most important element in any civil society. "
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" To be frank, I don't think President Obama gives much thought to Africa - or gives much to Africa. "
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" I am a Nubian. "
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" What do you do if you're an executive who resigns? You declare yourself a consultant. "
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" When Captain Moussa Dadis Camara came to power, too many thought he would hold to his promise to stand down, introduce democratic elections and restore the rule of law. "
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" I'm an engineer. I'm a techie, really. "
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" More people smile at me now I'm richer. "
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" Cape Verde produces good people. "
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" If we cannot accurately measure poverty, we surely cannot accurately measure our efforts to tackle it. "
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" There is a crisis of leadership and governance in Africa, and we must face it. "
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" I am not a politician. I am not in politics. I'm just a citizen. "
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