[MadIvan]

Every story I see out of Africa convinces me more and mroe that they just can't govern themselves. Is there any sub-saharan African country that's not a basketcase?

Botswana. They have a growing economy, a stable government and seem to be doing all right.

Uganda to a lesser extent because they have an extraordinary President in Yoweri Musaveni. He was the only African leader to tell Bill Clinton off during the latter's 3 Hankie Farewell To Africa Tour.

Regards, Ivan

[John O]

good to know. Thanks. Perhaps there's hope for Africa yet.