It is African scholars themselves who will create the ultimate Encyclopaedia Africana.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Africa is the future.
It is important to nurture any new ideas and initiatives which can make a difference for Africa.
The only people who can fix Africa are talented young Africans. By unlocking and nurturing their creative potential, we can create a step change in Africa's future.
Inspiration, in its rich variety, must be present in any discussion about Africa. We need role models - they are essential to the advancement of our society.
There's a rising tide of concern among activists, economists, and artists about Africa. Theres a temptation to think of it as a monolith as opposed to all these different countries with different problems.
What we are trying to do now, this new generation of African writers, is to write about what it is to be a human being living in a particular African country. These are stories that resonate with anyone, anywhere.
Africa will thrive.
Africa is on the rise.
It is only through developing and maximizing all its natural resources that a sustainable future for Africa and its people can be secured.
It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions.