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“If NATO goes in and solves the crisis in Darfur, when the next one comes along Africa's leaders will just sit back.”

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George Ayittey is a renowned economist, born in 1945. He has made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of African economics and politics. His research covers issues such as economic growth, political reform, and democratization. more

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