He once told National Geographic journalist, Peter Godwin, "I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself...I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent.
Aliwahi kumwambia mwandishi wa habari wa National Geographic, Peter Godwin, "Nina ndoto ya Afrika iliyo katika amani yenyewe kwa yenyewe ... ninaota ndoto ya kuwezekana kwa muungano wa Afrika, ambapo viongozi wake wataunganisha juhudi zao ili kutatua matatizo yanayolikabili bara hili.