Africa: The changing perceptions of the continent

I believe that we need to build a successful Africa and that by doing so we will earn the respect of the world. International opinion should never be the yardstick by which we measure our success. A new generation of young, enlightened leaders is emerging across the continent.

Our democracies are catching up and growing stronger. Despite the challenges we face, we are in a position to develop new models that will enable the development and the rapid growth required to position Africa at the forefront of the global economy.

Ali Bongo Ondimba is the President of Gabon. This article is excerpted from his May 25 speech to the London Business School on the occasion of Africa Day

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