Zimbabwe and Botswana

The plight of Zimbabweans, black and white, is a real one. Thankfully, the situation in that country is something which has garnered significant media attention. Sadly, things are getting worse, so a great deal is still necessary. David Coultart, Shadow Justice Minister for Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change party, argues that Mugabe's increasing use of repression is a reflection of his regime's slow disintergration. He also outlines what people like us can do to to help. You can listen to him discussing this and more here.

And, whilst you're at, it's worth reading this excellent little entry from The Killing Train's Mandisi Manjavu comparing Zimbabwe and Botswana. Next time you hear our Prime Minister bemoan African leaders' lack of condemnation of Zimbabwe, which is a real problem, think about the situation in other African countries like Botswana. Where is Howard or Blair's condemnation then?