"But I rather meant that to this day there are elected Heads of State who are incorrigibly corrupt. "
Politicians run in dynasties Sen
Once that dynasty is challenged the West steps in and makes sure the newbies jump back into line
Britain has as much of a track-record in interference in African politics as does the U.S. in Latin America and Asia.
Both have found that the "safest pair of hands" are those who are the most corrupt and therefore manipulable.
Some of the most corrupt African leaders have invariably been those supported by the West
The most vicious and corrupt African administration in my lifetime was the Apartheid South African regime - fully and actively supported by Britain until it eventually fell under the weight of its own excesses
Jim Carroll