Politicians 'pathetic' on Africa - Geldof

Bob Geldof today branded politicians “pathetic” for failing to react to the problems of Africa.

Politicians 'pathetic' on Africa - Geldof
Fri, 19 Nov, 2004 - 18:41

Bob Geldof today branded politicians “pathetic” for failing to react to the problems of Africa.

Promoting the Live Aid DVD in New York, the former Boomtown Rats singer said he was staggered that it took rock stars to get world leaders to act.

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