International Author Martin Meredith and 'The Fate of Africa' Published July 4, 2005 at 9:00 PM PDT This story was published more than 19 years ago. Facebook WhatsApp Email Listen • 0:00 Journalist and historian Martin Meredith has written extensively on Africa and its recent history. His new book is The Fate of Africa: From the Hopes of Freedom to the Heart of Despair. Copyright 2005 Fresh Air