How will the situation with Zimbabwe be resolved?
404188
It will end up in complete disaster.  Once again for all the talk the UN and other countries wont do a thing to stop disaster in Africa.  Bottom line is all of the people with power (ie Western Europe, America, Japan, and a few others) dont care about people unless they are in their backyard.
416366
I think it will take a little time but yes.  Once other countries see a little more diplomacy we will be met with less stubborn animosity.
737823
Couldn't agree more (except that 'git' must be mildest form of abuse ever levelled at Mugabe!)\n\nI'm sure as the authorities find out there's oil in Zimbabwe there'll be an invasion on humanitarian grounds and a kangeroo court set up quicker then you can say "hypocrites".
492223
Well, first of all, they would have to stop fighting eachother and focus on rebuilding their lands and farms and infrastructer so they can better feed everyone, and go from there. Outside help and aid can only bring them so far.  They have to become self sufficient or they will never truely end the misery.
730652
Turn the Israeli army loose, no holds barred, no politics, screw the UN, and there would be no more palestinian problem. That's my solution.\nBTW, there was never a country of "Palestine". It was just a name for the region. It's kind of like saying there should be a new country named "Outback" in Australia. "Palestine" is a made-up cause, promoted by islamists in order to justify terrorism.
475698
It's hard to say. Souths have a lot of huge issues. They need to get rid of out of date management practices, hire more quality staff, stop the in fighting.\n\nA lot of money may not be the only thing needed to help Souths.
1129451
The most important thing that can be done by developed countries is to mediate conflicts; if a developing country is in civil disorder like most of Africa, all the other aid that is given will be completely useless. However, this does not mean settling a conflict no matter what the cost. For instance, if a rebel group \n(or the government for that matter) is terrorizing society for its own gain, forcing a 'national unity' government can be the worst thing that can be done. Just because a group is in rebellion or in control does not mean they have a legitimate claim to power.\n\nAfter that, the BEST thing a developed country can do is to help create a stable currency in the developing country. If the developing country cannot pay its police and soldiers, even if they are good people they will have to find other means of feeding their families (this could mean selling their weapons and equipment to war lords, stealing, accepting bribes from criminals etc). Once the police and soldiers find they have to become bandits, the cost to society is horrendous.
601029
The U.N. has to find guts enough to stand up to the African Union and tell them to quit coddling the warlords in Sudan, and to let the U.N. step in to help establish order. That said, I don't have much faith in either situation coming about. With the lack of backbone on the U.N. Security Council, I don't see much happening with the U.N., and the African Union is packed with allies of the continent's many dictators. There's no single figure in Africa who is willing to stand up to the dictators across the rest of the continent and tell them to stop their own abuses and to band together for the common good. And even if there were such a person, getting the rest of the continent to go along with it would be a feat of the magnitude that this world has never seen. It would never happen.
402373
I just spoke with a friend who's preparing to go to Iraq for the military.  Now he's not sure where exactly he'll be headed (Iraq or Iran).  But he and I agree that it is best to address the Iran issue BEFORE it becomes a PROBLEM.  It's easier to fix now than later.
19297
No.  Until tribalism is resolved in Africa, the chaos will continue.
1187292
Anything that results in formal seggregation of the two populations will likely solve the problem.  But only if that seperation is backed up by force.
655304
I think your question gives you an answer!\n\nThey must pressurise Mugabe to resign. And Mbeki must stop propping up his regime by giving him support.
229191
The main issue in Africa is tribalism.  It has caused many problems in the past and current day.  Until they are able to get past this major obstable, Africa will stay in this state of confusion and chaos.  Nothing is being done by Africans or its governments to solve this problem.
842413
Good question, I posed this question to David Cameron 2 days ago, I await a reply. I asked him what he would do about Sudan and Zimbabwe if he won the election. Email me if you want me to forward the response (if I get one lol) \n\nIn my personal opinion the failure of action is down to 2 factors.\n\n1. National Interest, which we dont have because Zimbabwe doesnt have anything that we would like to exploit.\n2. As a result of the disastrous African peacekeeping forces of the past Somalia in particular. \n\nOn the other hand we have another Rwanda on our hands right now in Sudan and yet again the world stands by and watches. Its a disgrace to humanity, and I am ashamed of our leaders.
449732
there are no simple solutions to the problems in africa. some problems with your solution are: how can people transport such large amounts of water? where will it come from? who will pay for it? will the country be expected to pay it back? etc.
582729
absolutely... many countries (like england) have qualms about touring zimbabwe because of the discrimination, and security situations. their team is selected again based on race. when a country like kenya has reached the world cup semis, we would think they are more deserving. truh is tht zim. maybe the worst cricketing side in the world right now.
515292
Hopefully it will go better than the drilling in Sudan, which led directly to the genocide. Ethiopia also has a recent history of ethnic and political genocide. That part of the world is extremely unstable, and oil wealth into a few hands might just push it over the edge again.