Drought, Famine, and Death: Where is the African Diaspora helping?

"The decisiveness of the short period of colonialism and its negative consequences for Africa spring mainly from the fact that Africa lost power. Power is the ultimate determinant in human society, being basic to the relations within any group and between groups. It implies the ability to defend one's interests and if necessary to impose one's will by any means available. In relations between peoples, the question of power determines maneuverability in bargaining, the extent to which a people survive as a physical and cultural entity. When one society finds itself forced to relinquish power entirely to another society, that in itself is a form of underdevelopment."

Walter Rodney



I am just writing to find our how involved the Diaspora can be in the process of settling the subject issue.  I believe that the AU must and indeed should start bringing the Diaspora into such talks as a fresh set of eyes and ears is sometimes the key that unlocks all doors.  I feel as though while the AU recognizes us in the Diaspora, especially those of us from the Caribbean feel that the politicians and academics that are presented to represent us, do not effectively express the peoples desire to become more involved in our shared experiences.

Currently, with the drastic and devastating droughts and subsequent famine in the Horn, I think it absurd that more Africans from out the West, those who were born on foreign soil through no fault of their own, whether by the Atlantic Slave Trade or otherwise, are little present in relief works and stategies.  Absurd further still, that African leaders do not turn to the people but rather governments who to their own end, are more concerned with the current crises that plague their doors.

Look to us, much like you would any family member or better community member that you would turn to in times of trouble and strife.  We need to help as much as the help is needed.

A short prayer out to those managing and suffering in the Horn.  May these days be not long forgotten in the minds and hearts of Man.  That it shall stand once again as a beacon for the family of Africans to mobilize the spiritual sovereignty of Gods' children to help each one to the other.  Help is on the way dear Brother and Sister.  God Is Love Let Us All Love