For many, Africa is a place of mystery-a breeding ground for corrupt leadership, autocratic heads of states, mismanaged economies and riddled with the unfortunate realities of colonisation and the slave trade. Howard, however, spoke of an Africa rising above its troubles and bringing new meaning to unity and brotherhood.

Hate of his father pushed Kofi Bassaw Quartey to crime. Now he campaigns for integrity in Africa, writes Paul Williams.

Jean Brown meets the women who are standing up for peace in a clean Africa.

Junaid Moosa took part in the latest Clean Africa Campaign leadership training programme in S Africa.

Amina Dikedi tells Mary Lean about the people who give her hope for Africa.