What does Africa need most in order to effect change?

There are many things that Africa must get right, and inevitably, this is not an easy question. However, the one thing that Africa needs most is effective leadership, especially one of a political nature. In Africa, conflicts occur most during times of elections. Elections are a choice between one tribal affiliations rather than a genuine choice of the best leaders. It is true that there is a lack of leadership in most parts of the world, but the problem is most acute in Africa. It is noteworthy that the Mo Ibrahim Leadership Prize has not been awarded for five years now. This is quite telling of the appalling leadership levels on the continent.