Slavery should have made Africa strong

There is one thing about Africa and slavery that has perplexed me for a long time.  Seeing that the Europeans were able to build great empires out of the slave trade, how is it that Africa to...

Mugabe can learn from Mandela

When world leaders gather in South Africa for the funeral of Mr. Mandela, one notable African leader will no doubt be present - Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe.  A presumed freedom fighter himself, Mr...