Remarks at the Africa Awareness Week

"It is becoming increasingly evident that Africa cannot continue to depend on the outside world to solve its problems. In the face of increasing attempts to marginalize the continent and a reduction in the amount of assistance for many of our countries, Africa has no choice but to take its destiny in its own hand, for it is only when we help ourselves that we can expect others to helps us." - Dr. Salim, May 22, 1995