Since the British empire at various times encompassed the whole of North America, parts of South America, , India, Australia, half of Africa and parts of Asia it is impossible to imagine an empire that could be greater in terms of its population and the economic power of its constituent parts. Culturally, the English language is the world language and football the world game.

Yes he did say that, but he is not an idiot - good government has an enabling role in any economy and it is tough to set up a successful business in a state of anarchy. How many Congolese multinationals are there?