The sweet trappings of political power in Africa
Friday, January 13, 2017
Although in recent years we have seen certain African dictators successfully be removed from power, there are still quite a number of African leaders that are able to circumvent the rules and continue to rule their respective nations.
Even though the modern day African president might no longer be the absolute autocrat of yesteryear, he still rules with awesome power and vast state resources at his disposal. Many African leaders have assumed an imperial character and sadly many regard themselves as largely above the law: accountable to no one and entitled to remain power or to pass the sceptre to their offspring.
The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...