April 3, 2012

Is Africa the Next Asia?

Richard Aidoo, The Diplomat

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Africa was once dismissed by some as the "hopeless continent." But healthy economic growth has had some nations’ leaders looking east for inspiration.

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TAGGED: Asia, Africa, Rwanda, South Africa, Paul Kagame, Ghana

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