Save Africa!

2007-07-15 · Original WordPress address

There's a good editorial in the Washington Post written by a real live African:

Why do the media frequently refer to African countries as having been "granted independence from their colonial masters," as opposed to having fought and shed blood for their freedom? Why do Angelina Jolie and Bono receive overwhelming attention for their work in Africa while Nwankwo Kanu or Dikembe Mutombo, Africans both, are hardly ever mentioned? How is it that a former mid-level U.S. diplomat receives more attention for his cowboy antics in Sudan than do the numerous African Union countries that have sent food and troops and spent countless hours trying to negotiate a settlement among all parties in that crisis?

Actually, the best news comes from the horse's mouth. Why get Bono's opinion when you can get updates on Iraq from Iraqis or Afghanistan from Afghanis? Are there any good African blogs? (h/t Instapundit)