George Ayittey of American University discusses African development with Anchor, Bill Moyers.

Africa has long been saddled with poor, even malevolent, leadership: predatory kleptocrats, military-installed autocrats, economic illiterates, and puffed-up posturers. By far the most egregious examples come from Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zimbabwe — countries that have been run into the ground despite their abundant natural resources.

This photo essay examines aspects of life in nine African countries.

Learn more about the historical facts of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africans.