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10/17/2004:

"How Africa is courting its exiles"

On the fringes of the European Social Forum in London, people of African descent are holding their own conference - and discussing how Africa could benefit from their achievements.

Suddenly Africa is wooing its exiles.

Some of the continent's best brains, and deepest pockets are in London, Paris or New York, not in Lagos or Nairobi.

Add in all the people of African descent, black Americans, the population of the Caribbean and large parts of Brazil, and Africa has millions of prosperous and influential people potentially on its side.

Full Article : news.bbc.co.uk