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.
Wakati mmoja alimwambia mwandishi wa habari wa National Geographic, Peter Godwin, "Natamani kuwa na Afrika yenye amani yenyewe... naota juu ya utimizo wa muungano wa Afrika, ambao viongozi wayo waungana katika jitihada zao za kutatua matatizo ya bara hili.