The second summit between Europe and its former African colonies has just ended. The “summit of equals”, to quote an exceedingly zealous Mr Socrates, has failed to achieve any significant breakthrough in whatever aspect of partnership. There are, nonetheless, a few highlights worth mentioning: - Democracy: I think the point was clearly made in Lisbon. The model of the enlightened leader who guides the nation forward is not only obsolete but also dangerous to the stability of African nations, particularly the smaller ones which can easily fall under the grip of tyranny. All the “Robert .
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