Challenges and Opportunities Facing Africa Today

"Indeed, the process of democratization and good governance has taken a strong foothold in the continent and is on the march and in my opinion is irreversible. More and more African states have embarked on the path of transparency and accountability, and thanks to the growing role of the civil society, respect for human rights is becoming increasingly the rule rather than the exception. Furthermore, African leaders are today in the forefront in tackling African conflicts and finding African solutions to African problems." - Dr. Salim, January 25, 2005