Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Africa: From Zimbabwe and Back

Nothing for months and weeks, and then this?

"Mugabe riles opponents as mediator flies in; EU condemns Cabinet moves as 'power grab'" by Angus Shaw, Associated Press | October 14, 2008

HARARE, Zimbabwe - While Zimbabwe's politicians squabble, half the population - 5.1 million people - faces starvation, two-thirds of children are out of school, and water shortages have caused deadly cholera outbreaks in three parts of the country, aid groups say. --more--"

Of course, the rest of the article is all politicals and economy -- nothing about the sufferings of the people, almost as if they are in fact invisible.

Also see: South Africa: From A to Zuma