Africom Stands Up 2006-2017

[davidbfpo]

David,

What is happening in the Sahel (and across Africa) is the failure of post-colonial states. America needs to focus on that, not the "terrorist boogeyman".

There's a lot happening in my native Nigeria (not Boko Haram) that doesn't result in international media attention but has the same roots - state failure.

Just like the Middle East, the problem is not "terrorism" per se, but state failure.

I agree. Alas for a variety of reasons, including bureaucratic politics, few UK politicians want to stand up and say "Africa has problems, some are a colonial legacy, which we admit. There are problems since independence. We can help Africa - the people, not the rulers. Can we talk. We have more to offer than drones, SOF, expats, NGOs and aid".

Wiser African "hands" will chuckle and say WAWA - they want the money and power, sod the people.

[JMA]

Wiser African "hands" will chuckle and say WAWA - they want the money and power, sod the people.

I often wonder why people other than African "hands" haven't got the message yet?