Senator Barack Obama was the underdog in this presidential election for obvious historical reasons, but his family and personal story, along with a dynamic and wonderful people (Americans are decent people, no matter what you think) who believed in his message of change was the fountain of inspiration that saw him breast the tape of victory (see Kal’s cartoon in the Economist of November 7). Thus, as we savor this historical moment, let us take time to consider its significance for Africa.
