Africa's Potential

* Prof. Abiola Irele, born in Nigeria and presently Professor of African, French and Comparative Literature at Ohio State University, USA.
* Dr. André Zaaiman, a South African National, Director of the Gorée Institute in Senegal.

The image of Africa in the West is very much one of famine, drought and civil war. Without denying that Africa is confronted with several immense problems, during this afternoon its potential in terms of people, culture and art will be stressed. We are delighted that two distinguished African speakers are willing to present their views.