"Richer nations must help Africa - Blair"

ADDIS ABABA - British Prime Minister Tony Blair issued a clarion call yesterday for the world to help Africa free itself from poverty, disease and conflict, describing his personal crusade for the continent as "the one noble cause worth fighting for".

In an impassioned and at times emotional speech to dignitaries in Ethiopia, Blair argued that the "common bond of humanity" around the globe gave a clear moral imperative to richer nations to help.

Heading to the speech here directly from a visit to a centre which cares for orphans and people with Aids, Blair spoke at length about how such projects brought people hope.

"When I come and see what is happening here and what could happen, I know that, however difficult politics is, there is at least one noble cause worth fighting for - and it is here on this continent."

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Blair's arrogance and paternalism towards Africa. Africa does not need charity; Africa deserves reparation and fair trade.