48 Quotes by George Ayittey

African history is filled with experiences of people shooting their way to power and then splintering into factions, like in Somalia and Liberia.

The reason why Botswana has done very well is because it's the only black African country which went back to its roots and built upon its own indigenous institutions.

Hippos kill more people in Africa annually than any other wild animal.

If NATO goes in and solves the crisis in Darfur, when the next one comes along Africa's leaders will just sit back.

Just because a group does not take its decisions by voting does not mean they have no understanding of the essence of democracy.

Look at the history of peace accords in Africa. They have a terrible record. They are shredded even before the ink on them is dry.

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

Mugabe's become a disgrace to Africa. And I must say this because I am an African and a lot of us looked up to him back in the 1980s when he was the liberation hero. But he's now turned himself into a murderous despot.

Traditionally, Africans hate governments. They hate tyranny.