Editor's Page Spring 1999 Issues Subscribe Partners Events Jobs Home Editor's Page P ower is by essence energy. It may be the manifestation of a sheer physical force, a natural phenomenon, or an idea.
Different cultures have different concepts of power.
On the threshold of the new millenium it is not a bad idea to take stock of our concepts of power. We may make a few discoveries and end up with some surprises. Besides the concepts of power the theme of African survival is worth exploring. Africa's resilience in the face of adversities is legendary. History teaches us Africans are great survivors.