China, America and Europe are trying hard to keep their influence in Africa. But the continent itself seems at war with itself. While many backwards Asian countries have made the leap into the 21st century - Africa seems plagued by it’s own old problems: superstition, backward social concepts, corruption, tribalism and slavery. Africa loved to complain about the white man fucking the continent. These days Africa abuses itself.

But cultural and political evolution is painful. It was painful for Europe and why should Africa be any different. It is of course very nauseating to watch progress from a "higher" and richer point of view.

Should richer democratic countries intervene? Or has our intervention really made a GOOD difference? To be honest - I think we should trade and deal with Africa like with any other nation, we should respect their sovereign status (as stupid and bloody as it might get with Zimbabwe, Darfur or Rwanda). Africa has to stand up for itself.

The real trick question: how do we keep others from no longer interfering? Like in the case of China and their protection of the killer government?

Thanks to edosan for sending me this one.