I also heard that Obama has opened the door for Powell to become an adviser in a new Democratic Party government. Talking about Africa, Powell is certainly making the right noises it terms of what is expected of African leaders. It is difficult to predict but maybe, just maybe, the AU might undergo a dramatic change if Obama becomes President of the USA and has advisers like Powell, also an Afro-American. The AU is as lethargic as an old snake without venom, scared of everything, and that crawls into the nearest hole in the face of a challenge. African countries need to rid itself of the tendency to distance themselves politically from the rest of the world, especially western superpowers with white majorities, but when it suits them they are quick to hold out the beggar's bowl to these countries while at the same time their own house is not in order. The result of the present economic problems that the world is facing may just be a revamping of capitalist structures (as the French President suggests) and the time may be right to get the connections between Africa and the rest of the world also re-wired. Accountability must be enforced to the lowest level.

This may also be an opportunity to speak directly to the Mugabes of Africa. What are these evil African so-called big men, who are essentially glorified tribal chiefs - going to accuse Obama or Collen Powell of: white racism ? Or "mulaato racism" ? This may provide an opportunity to tell the truth and shame the devils.

What a clown or, should I say buffoon - whichever one fits.