Angola - Rich country, poor people (originally posted 9/6/08)

"..the nation of Angola has not deteriorated, as of yet, within the same context as its neighbor on the southeastern part of the continent, Zimbabwe..."

Dear friends,

As the United States government and their allies in Europe continue their centuries-old policies against free African peoples and societies, it is refreshing to know that there are still liberated territories that are trying to progress. Albeit issues of corruption remain there, the nation of Angola has not deteriorated, as of yet, within the same context as its neighbor on the southeastern part of the continent, Zimbabwe.

However, there must be industries started, in order for that society to continue moving forward. Selling oil to "foreigners" just will not do. Additionally, tourism and other luxuries for outsiders does nothing to enhance the livelihoods of most Africans, even in places like Kenya that alleges to have a "tourism industry", for example.

In any case, below, is the link to a story about upcoming elections in the former "frontline state" of Angola. The violence that we have seen in other places around the world is not happening there, during election time.

Cheers!

G. Djata Bumpus
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/africa/la-fg-angola5-2008sep05,0,3716188.story