In the first bit which mentions African states (PAMBAZUKA NEWS 112: THE CHALLENGES BEFORE AFRICA AND THE AFRICAN UNION), I wondered why Angola was not included in the list of the ten most corrupt countries. The editorial says: "...Of the ten most corrupt countries in the world, five, Nigeria, Uganda, Cameroon, Kenya and Tanzania, are African..." The record of the current Government's elite in Angola is easily a competition for the worst excesses of the Abacha regime in Nigeria. Sorry to be so pedantic, but I was concerned that Angola's reputation should not improve on the world stage until such time as the government actually does something to clean up the mess - something that is eagerly waited for. We would also be the first to congratulate them for such moves. Thanks for all - love your stuff.

Editor replies: You are quite right - we stand chastised for relying only on Transparency International sources. Thanks for the correction.