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Bernard Membe

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Africa does not have an uncle abroad who will come to bail it out of its political and economic woes. It is important that African countries wake up and pool whatever resources they have and jointly deal elements pulling our continent down a death blow.
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Quoted in Austin Beyadi, "Unity will end crises, Membe tells Africa," The Guardian (2008-03-28)

 
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