It
would be repugnant if the Guardian's assertion that
Zimbabwean politics will have a negative impact on all
Africa through the millennium development goals became
true (Leaders, April 5). A central tenet of the Commission
for Africa's report was that west ern governments needed
to address the effect on African governance and corruption
of neocolonial foreign policy, humanitarian aid and
the commercial exploitation of virgin economies.
Politicians abuse their position to
influence African governments over the award of lucrative
contracts. The son of an ex-British prime minister is
denied a US visa after having pleaded guilty to involvement
in a military coup. Britain and the US seek to contribute
paltry sums to assist with African economic development.
Meanwhile Putin, Bush, Sharon and Blair all stand accused
of representing a mockery of the very democracy you
claim is denied the Zimbabwean electorate.
Toyin Agbetu
The Ligali Organisation
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