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Its been a week

What is happening in Africa? I hear all this talk about changing the continent and what the people in power must do to effect change. Many plans have been hatched around the world to remove this "poor" continent out of its poverty. They wont work. What am I talking about? Well I am talking about the actions of each individual to effect change. I have met a number of Africans complain and comment about how this continent is doomed because of our leaders, how some change must happen and watnot. But I ask what are you doing to effect change? the response, what can I do? well my answer- something. Today, I proffer my humble opinion as we cannot expect the politicians to do it. Imagine if you are put in charge of a bank, and there is no door to it, no audit of funds and refills of cash every day. Would you fix the bank to become more secure? Truthfully most wouldnt as they would just steal what is there. That is African governance. Here are just some of my suggestions; 1. Register