OK, lets take emotion out of the equation and approach this logically.First, I think we all can agree that Africa is in need of an influx of capital.That being said the distribution and method of that distribution can be debated infitinum.

Next the aid can be sent why? I say let the African Union determine the need.Now that is easier said than done because of regional and religious differences on the continent.I doubt Tunisia or Algeriawould be for aid going to say Benin.The continent is just too largefor its problems to be handled from the outside.

One thing that needs to happen the continent must have more control over its resources.Its appalling that Nigeria has the barrels of oil per day output of Kuwait (about 2 million per day) but the everyday Nigerian is forced to pay high prices for fuel in hours long lines.The multinational oil companies should be approached with some sort of system that loosens the stranglehold over domestic crude.The will happen to Angola,Cameroon and others when their supplies are brought to market.

Lastly Africaon a by-nation basis must have a say-so in this.