While the narrative is often described as a "brutal frankness," Guest also highlights beacons of success:
The Shackled Continent: Power, Corruption, and African Lives The Shackled Continent: Power, Corruption, and ...
Product Description. A former Africa editor for The Economist, Robert Guest addresses the troubled continent's thorniest problems: www.smithsonianbooks.com While the narrative is often described as a
The Shackled Continent: Power, Corruption, and African Lives The Shackled Continent: Power, Corruption, and ...
: Guest examines how "tribal hucksters" use ethnic loyalties to stay in power, often leading to civil war and zero-sum politics where one group's gain is another's loss. Hope Amid the Hard Truths
: Guest shares first-hand accounts of African entrepreneurs and individuals who manage to thrive despite crumbling infrastructure and official harassment.