In the last third of her book, Wangari goes into greater detail about the importance of over reaching national identity and the micro identity of the African tribes. With Africa, a government is a very unstable institution because on day it can exist and another it may be overtaken by a rival faction. Thus, the author encourages there to be more communication between the factions, which would potentially resolve any misunderstandings or issues they might have with each other. If the factions know where they belong within the country and the continent, they will use each other as resources more efficiently. Wangari thinks that is the only way to unite the divided continent again.
I tend to agree with her on most of the subjects she touches upon. Mainly because I think that as much people think of a government as an untrustworthy institution, without it is hard for the country to prosper. Not only will it not be able to develop, without a centralized power, the country will cease to exist. Without government, there is nobody to protect the citizens from human rights abuse, nobody will care about enriching the quality of life and there will be no access to education. Kids that don't go to school will have too much time on their hands and will most likely get involved in criminal activities. Because that would be the only way to sustain yourself.
"Africans must make a deliberate choice to move forward together toward more cohesive macronations, where all can feel free, secure, and at peace with themselves..."
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