George Ayittey: cheetahs vs. hippos for Africa's future

In this TEDTalks video, recorded in June 2007, economist George Ayittey unleashes a torrent of controlled anger toward corrupt leaders in Africa. He sees Africa's future as a fight between Hippos -- complacent, greedy bureaucrats wallowing in the muck -- and Cheetahs, the fast-moving, entrepreneurial leaders and citizens who will rebuild Africa.