The palliative palava in Africa: Our elites mocking our vulnerability, by Lai Gidado It appears that many African elites find satisfaction in the suffering of the masses. There’s an unsettling pattern where they exploit the struggles of the poor for their own gain, using these moments to showcase benevolence while subtly reinforcing dependence. A deeper look reveals a troubling irony: the same people who hold the reins of power, capable of implementing sustainable solutions, are the ones orchestrating this cycle of misery. The holy scriptures admonish us to "love our neighbours as...