Laments of 'so and so does not like us' or 'this race does not like Africans' always leave me a bit irritated. The need to be liked or respected is bondage. Africans shouldn't care that whites, asians or arabs don't like us, as long as they do not harm us or violate rights it is irrelevant (if this is not the case, this is a matter for the law). Respect especially, is not something you can demand. Being paid respect comes in part from respecting yourself, which in great part also constitutes not whining after other people's favor and affection.
Ability is a currency that is respected everywhere, and we are capable of it. Remember that spell when Kenya didn't need IFC/IMF loans to balance its recurrent budget? Those 2 arrogant institutions got uncomfortable and took notice. I was also proud of Kibaki when western diplomats suddenly found themselves with no levers to push with State House. Just goes to show ...