In a banana republic, one might slip on a banana peel but things do work - now and then for the people, albeit inefficiently and unreliably. (George Ayittey)

In a banana republic, one might slip on a banana peel but things do work - now and then for the people, albeit inefficiently and unreliably.

George Ayittey

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