Why blame Clinton and House Democrats for African growth and
development, Matthew? Let's blame ourselves for disunity; tribalism,
clientalism, kleptocracy, rampant corruption, etc.
Africans need to do soul-searching, love each other, unite in
developing community-oriented programs, aimed at uplifting and
enriching our culture and national identity.
The need to abandon dependency on core western countries particularly
America by debunking Washington pinhead politicians' ideological and
deep-seated racial attitudes toward Black Africans; the belief that
Africans are incapable to govern themselves.
Let's encourage our African leaders to respect the rule of law,
discourage them from magnifying ethnic and clan divisions in order to
perpetuate power in their own homelands.
----- Original Message -----
From: mathew jallow <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2002 6:47 pm
Subject: Re: Clinton says 'Ignorance of Africa'
>
> Too little, too late Mr. Bill (Womanizer,Playboy,Lewensky)
> Clinton. Did he not know what he is saying now, when he was for
> eight long years the most powerful man in the entire world?He had
> the power to do a lot then, but did nothing of any signifance.
> The best he can do for Africa right now is to stay here in the
> U.S.and use his popularity to help the Democrats win both
> legislative houses in D.C.Then from a position strength, he can
> put his Africa agenda on the Washington political menu.
> The United States and Europe are treating black Africa the very
> same way the Democrats are treating black Americas: Taking us for
> granted.It is so incomprehensible and so inexcusable that with all
> the ABUNDANCE of wealth, Africa remains so under-developed and
> neglected.
> Aggo Akyea <[log in to unmask]> wrote:'Ignorance of Africa' biggest
> hindrance, Clinton says
>
> Associated Press
> Thursday, October 10, 2002
>
> Washington --- Relief for the health problems, economic woes and
> violence plaguing Africa is being hindered by widespread ignorance
> in many industrial nations, including the United States, former
> President Clinton said Wednesday.
>
> Many Americans view Africa as a single country rather than a
> continent, Clinton said.
>
> Just back from his latest African tour, which included visits to
> Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria and South Africa, Clinton said he still
> makes Africa a priority because many of its problems affect the
> United States.
>
> Millions of Africans live on less than a dollar a day, and life
> expectancy in most nations there is about ''48 years and
> falling,'' Clinton said. The AIDS epidemic is especially bad in
> Africa, where 28 million people are infected with HIV. That's
> about 70 percent of the world's infected population, he said.
>
> ''I think this problem of ignorance of Africa is one the world
> will pay dearly for if it is not corrected,'' Clinton said during
> a speech at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
>
> Clinton said he hoped to see additional debt relief granted to
> African nations with HIV infection rates of 15 percent or higher.
>
> He also wants to see trade benefits expanded under the African
> Growth and Opportunity Act.
>
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