What should be done to stop the real cause of famine in Africa – population growth?
Mary Taylor The real cause of famine isn’t population growth. Africa is chronically underpopulated, to the extent that it impedes development. You’ve suggested that we should start taking holidays in Africa. Where would you recommend I go first? Jason Parkes, Worcester I’d dip my toe in the water. Once there you’ll be smitten. I’d recommend Ethiopia immediately, except that the government there has begun to put their political opponents in jail and I can’t stand that. But it is sublime and vastly varied, with cool cities and decent hotels. Tanzania is gorgeous, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Mali… don’t get me started. Did you decide to save the world when you realised your pop career was over? Carrie Buckeridge, Islington Absolutely. What else is left after a No 1? Should Britain apologise for its role in the slave trade? Manuel Lopez, Ealing No. Why can’t your campaign make former colonisers such as Britain pay reparation for their looting of Africa instead of pro
