Disillusioned by the deepening economic crisis facing Venezuela, voters have elected a populist former military officer as President. The traditional parties were sidelined during the election due to voter-turn off because of the deep social, political and economic problems facing Venezuela. Tanzanian businessmen oppose unity. Old politicians win elections. Unpopular Prime Minister forced to resign.
Oil producing countries face economic disaster.
For two weeks before the visit of President Clinton, the Israeli-occupied territories were rocked by Palestinian protests that reminded Israeli rulers of the Intifada. In a meeting with Israeli students, and with Clinton present, Israeli Prime Minister characteristically tried to depict Palestinians as violent people. American economic forum on Africa flops. President Clinton's proposed economic summit on Africa has flopped before taking off the ground. Guests from selected countries refused to participate in the US-sponsored summit saying they did not like the method of selection.