Age Quote by Wangari Maathai

Africans are on the front lines of humanitarian efforts, distributing life-saving aid in dangerous environments. Africans comprise the vast majority of peacekeepers in civil…

— John Prendergast

African history is filled with experiences of people shooting their way to power and then splintering into factions, like in Somalia and Liberia.

— George Ayittey

For us who are now in power, we need to be challenged to serve the people and ignore our own egos and personal interests…

— Wangari Maathai

The people of Africa have learned the lessons of patience and endurance in their long struggle for freedom. In a cynical world we have…

— Nelson Mandela

There are powerful forces undermining progress in Africa. But one must never underestimate the power of the people to bring about change.

— Ama Ata Aidoo

“Africans must change their mind and actions. The keys to building your continent depends on your will-power, persistent effort and action towards self liberation.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

The best way to help Africans today is to help them to stand on their own feet. And the best way to do that…

— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Africa is still lying ready for us, it is our duty to take it. It is our duty to seize every opportunity of acquiring…

— Cecil Rhodes

“Africa had been deliverance for me, a liberating embrace and an opportunity.”

— Paul Theroux

Not only are there African accomplices inside the imperialist system, but every African has a responsibility to understand the system and work for its…

— Walter Rodney

Every African has a responsibility to understand the system and work towards it's overthrow.

— Walter Rodney

It [is] that courage that Africa most desperately needs.

— Barack Obama