Alpha Conde was a known militant for almost half a century .He wad expected to prepare his successer from his party instead of runing for a third time presidency.Aftican leaders are the one who most of the time creat a firtile ground for foreigne intervation.Mali is a very resourceful vergine country .African leaders have to stop being at the metcy of the powerful western countries .Alpha did commit a grave mistake for his country and himself.