Why African leaders must put the interests of their citizens first

The world does not owe Africa a living. We seem at times to be deluding ourselves that since we have vast mineral wealth etc the world will be knocking at our door looking for favours. Wrong. This is a very cruel and mean world where those who have gone ahead will keep on going ahead.

 They will only drag you along if accompanying them in the journey makes them reach the destination faster. China has learnt this and is doing all she can, conventional and unconventional, to bring Africa to her side. And, like willing brides, every African leader—not necessarily nation—is responding very positively.