what should we africans do about bad leadership?
154547
Chop them to the dogs, \nor if any more canibals in africa feed them\n\nor elect other good leaders replacing them
1004989
Sigh.  It is frustrating to see though the West might have the best intentions, they still have no idea what is going on in Africa. How will redrawing borders solve any problems at all? It is certainly not borders that are causing the immense amount of poverty and disease that plagues Africa.  Redrawing borders will only cause confusion, especially considering that there are thousands of tribes in Africa: 73 in Zambia alone.  Most African tribes get along swell, and they got along even better before colonialism.  \n     What Africa needs is not United Nations intervention (Oh God that would be a nightmare), or religion, or democracy (almost, if not all the countries in Africa, are "democracies", at least assert that they are), or birth control, or whatever other easy solutions Westerners come up with.They need justice: an equal share of the worlds resources so that they can have money to feed their families, educate their children, and fight the diseases that plague their continent.\nBut, as Bono says, Westerners are good at charity, they are terrible at justice.  So, we'll see what happens.
1109177
our hands are tied. thats why its seems we can't do anything right. they have removed the fetters from our legs and placed them on our minds. a nation in africa cannot take a decision without the ok frm the powers that be i.e uk n america mainly. when we are given a loan, they determine what we should use it for , not what really needs to be done . whats more, they insist that contracts be given to their nationals instead of africans.\n talk about  unfair trade practices. they dictate the price of goods we sell to them and also dictate how much we must pay for goods we buy from them . how can africa progress in the midst of all these. \nwhen african leaders adopt a system of government which best suits us, america and uk are quick to dismantle such governments . this is because of the fear that we may become self-sufficientand have no more use of them. the us government has openly admitted the overthrow of governments of countries like ghana under nkrumah in 1966, zaire under patrice lumumba and so many other african countries .\nas a result of the above, our leaders have become stooges of these western imperial powers. they listen to america uk etc more than the citizzens of their own countries. the interests of america and co are made to supecede that of individual natioinal concerns. \nI want to conclude that it is not because africans can't get things right . it is because we are overwhelmed by neo-colonialism and its attendants problems. consider the works of blacks in europe and america and their contributions in science, business, international affairs , sports and you would realise that africans are great achievers. Soon, 'spring will be reborn under our steps' and we would rise up to take our rightful place in society and world affairs. it may tarry but it will surely come to pass
739908
Well you could start by serving your country, that is aim for what the people want and putting your own personal wants aside. For example if the population wants the soldiers in Iraq out of their, then get them out, even if you feel they should stay. Also, do something great, like free up debt in a poor country, so they can feed their children. But you have to make sure the money goes to the poor people though and not to a corrupt dictator.
488927
They don't want them to be perfect, just a good example of improving character.  A human elected to represent others is and should be under heavy scrutiny, even if he/she has a perfect record.   It isn't worth our laziness to allow a leader to misrepresent us with his bad habits.
435259
Firstly, there seems to be an innate fear of blacks coming to power and taking over the world.Their are various  groups supported by people worldwide pouring assistance into various parts of Africa.I personally support Feed the Children,Red Cross,One Campaign,etc.. to stand for peace and universal oneness.As for the government, It is easier get them mobilized if there is a great public outcry or profit to be made.The true power always rest with the people no matter who holds the reins. Contact heads of organizations,organize peaceful marches, and continue to speak out for what is just and right! Be the change!!! Peace.
979027
For God's sake - when will all this whining and whinging end?  Why should the people of today be responsible for the actions of people hundreds of years ago.  You cannot equate the culture and way of life during the times of slavery with the world we live in today.  The African people themselves were selling their own people - not only to Europeans and Americans but largely to the Arabic countries so shouldn't the African governments be apologising to their own people!!!!  Do we blame the young Germans of today for the Holocaust - NO we don't!  We can only learn from past mistakes and MOVE ON!!  This is another example of people trying to make financial gain in todays compensation culture!
256730
TYPICAL AFRICAN ATTITUDE: HELP THEM AND THEY B****! B****! B****!\n\nHow about this: HELP YOURSELVES FOR A DAMN CHANGE!!!! AMERICAN TAXPAYERS ARE SICK AND TIRED OF YOUR CONSTANT WHINING, POSTURING, PROPAGANDA and UNGRATEFULLNESS!\n\n*NOBODY* OWES YOU ANYTHING!!! EVER!
497194
Problem- the tribes feel they r not getting enough of the profit for their country and people. this causes them to rebel by violence such as kidnapping and murder which in turn shuts down the platformsand causes world prices to rise to.\nProspects.- Give the tribes a higher GP on the contracts and profits. Hire more of the nigerian locals to increase the economy and stabilize it. Finally crack down on the damn scammers and clean the place up so more internationa business can come in.
387282
I believe our ability to lead has been very much damaged.  Especially with the secret prisons that have come to light recently in the Washington Post.  I also believe those pictures of Abu Ghraib and then letting privates & sergeants etc (lower level) take the blame have damaged our reputation.  I also believe that allowing a great American city like New Orleans wallow in destruction with an all-too-slow initial response & an anemic plan for re-building is also damaging to our reputation.
1034379
Hey hey hey...back the truck up pal. We can only do so much at once. And caring for our own impoverished isn't one of those things, Africa is a HUGE mess that the WORLD needs to gang up on and fix. You have Christians being slaughtered by Muslims. You have Ethnic cleansing between tribes and provinces. You have war lords with more $$ then god funding their own militias. You also have the Aids epidemic which is where it started from in the first place. And safe sex is NOT on the agenda. In fact you have infected men raping virgins with the superstition that by doing so you can rid yourself of the virus. Yeah....HUGE problem down there. And if we address one, we have to address them all. With the way our current monkey in office is spending our money, we won't be able to borrow $5 in 5 years.
481467
Africans need to reject tribalism and work towards national unity.  Corruption is rampant, but in many situations is accepted because that corruption is good for whatever particular tribal group you belong to.  Also, the other nations of the world cannot lift africa up, africans must do it themselves.
404188
It will end up in complete disaster.  Once again for all the talk the UN and other countries wont do a thing to stop disaster in Africa.  Bottom line is all of the people with power (ie Western Europe, America, Japan, and a few others) dont care about people unless they are in their backyard.
930199
Yes some African Governments are corrupt,but who is teaching them?You,ve got it,Governments like the Labour Party.Corrupt from top to bottom and only interested in their own well being.They are all hypocrites @ HOGS.
11003
All leaders are afraid to lose power. That is their weakness. Their strength is that they can command an army and massacre entire races. Don't become a dictator, instead found your own micronation and rule over it.
978512
One more white South African who can't  cope with reality.\nStop whining and do something to level the enormous gap between the haves and have-nots, and you'll have done something worth while. But that would mean to help mostly black people, and YOU can't be expected to do that, can you?
1096570
Good question.  My answer is that (a)the corrupt element controls the guns and the military and (b) the history of Africa is the history of TRIBALISM ('my people don't like your people and we never will'). Tribal animosities are encouraged by the dictators. Things don't seem to be getting better -- maybe the conern over the dark continent is just a waste of time and effort.