allAfrica.com
11 March 2008
Twenty-three Africans are among 245 executives, scientists, journalists, sports stars and other public figures named by the World Economic Forum as "Young Global Leaders" for 2008.
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Last time I checked, there were 53 countries in Africa...not 8! Fully agree with previous post, that it’s almost strange that not one PALOP country has a representative. I'd like to know the criteria behind the selection, and why so many countries were left out thanks to RSA's landslide representation, which I do not dispute - but I definitely think is excessive, and at the cost of other nations striving to make a difference...
As usual there's always bias towards the economic powers of Africa like South Africa. It'd be obvious that South Africans would dominate because they get all the press and all the symphathy. This is not a true reflection of the talent that resides in Africa. I dont take it seriously.
I fully agree, the list is too South African and I don't understand why they say it's for sport,science and various categories whereas it is mostly business executives who're featured,plus Ernie Els is featured not as a sportsman but an executive...how come Liberia's George Weah is not listed? This list raises many questions.
The absence of representation from Zimbabwe where young business people, sports persons, human rights activists and particularly journalists are winning the day against the pinnacle of adversity is a clear oversight
Could't find one young leader of note in Lusophone Africa? Vergonha! Try harder.