![]() Constant war, improper use of natural resources and misappropriation of revenues and aid monies contribute to an impression of a continent beyond hope. Ever since the process of de-colonialisation began in the mid-1950s, and arguably before, the continent has appeared to be stuck in a process of irreversible decline. Elegantly written as well as unerringly accurate' Financial TimesĪfrica is forever on our TV screens, but the bad-news stories (famine, genocide, corruption) massively outweigh the good (South Africa). ![]() 'As a narrative of Africa's political trajectory since independence, this book is hard to beat. 'You cannot even begin to understand contemporary African politics if you have not read this fascinating book' Bob GeldofĪfrica is forever on our TV screens, but the bad-news stories (famine, genocide, corruption) massiv. 'Meredith has given a spectacularly clear view of the African political jungle' Spectator ![]() Elegantly written as well as unerringly accurate' Financial Times ![]()
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