Press Cuttings

Letters
Friday January 14, 2005
The Guardian

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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