https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/06/08/africa/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:32:48 -0400<![CDATA[I was among a group of bloggers invited to participate in a conference call with Bob Geldof to discuss his new African aid initiative Live8. Because I was in New York and missed the email (don&#8217;t ask!), I wasn&#8217;t part of this dialogue; but I don&#8217;t think I would have had much to add. Although I know the situation in Africa is disastrous, my specific knowledge in woefully inadequate.]]>Wed, 08 Jun 2005 09:05:05 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/06/08/africa-n208357