Address at the Senior Level Symposium - Golden Spear 2000

"I have witnessed some of the terrible things that have happened or situations that have gone horribly wrong in our Continent. But in the period of the last few years, I have been more fortunate to witness the emergence and actions of leaders and governments in Africa who are beginning to address the domestic problems of state experiencing instability and conflict. In short, the old norms are at last giving way to a new political consensus, in which African leaders have assumed their responsibilities and taken the lead in providing solutions to African problems." - Dr. Salim, July 25, 2000