What does it take to make a change? This question might sound perplexing to you the reader, but it is one that is actually born out of absolute despair. The problem is that the continent of Africa calls for a tangible change, a change that the people can trust.

A mental exploration of Africa dampens down one's spirit totally, for it is increasingly becoming impossible to make out the reasons behind the stagnant nature of its development processes.

We have reached a stage where we have to halt and ask salient questions. Make no mistake about it; there is absolutely no excuse for the current plight of the people of Africa. The responsibility is on every inhabitant of the continent, especially the educated elite. The question is: how loyal and committed are you?

Indeed, we have come a long way. But our greatest achievement today is our success in abrogating colonialism. But what do we have to show for the 50 years of struggle for self rule? What benefit has the independence of Africa gained its people?

As a continent, we might lack everything, but certainly not the resources or expertise it would take to develop. It therefore remains a miracle as to why we remain the most vulnerable.

When it comes to disease threat, Africa is most at risk, when it comes to food insecurity, as it is the case at present, Africans remain the most at risk, yet we are endowed with all that nature provides for self sufficiency.

There is a missing link. And until we locate it, the innocent inhabitants of the continent remain at the mercy of mere chance.