States, but they can read it for themselves. 30. My remarks are as follows. It is true that at the moment we have a calamity, a natural disaster: a drought which is going to afflict a number of African countries with famine. This is a disaster not of our making; it is a natural disaster. And instead of ridiculing us for falling victim to this natural disaster the editors of The New Yovk netter should come out and help and appeal for help so that those of our people who are faced with famine can get some help and some comfort. 31. As regards the halting of the killing of Africans by other Africans for ethnic and tribal reasons, let me say that all countries in the world have their problems and we have ours. I do not want to compare our problems with problems existing in other countries. We are doing our best through the machinery of the Organization of African Unity to unify Africa and to ensure that peace reigns through understanding and through the abolition and overcoming of problems like tribalism and others which are still dividing our countries. We are doing our best within our means. Instead of ridiculing us, please join hands with us to help us unify our continent. 32. The Organization of African Unity is celebrating its tenth anniversary after an impressive record of achieve. ments. Th. ,ugh the machinery of OAU we have avoided many disasters, many conflicts on the African continent, and OAU ought to be congratulated because I think it is the one and only regional organization with a membership of 41 States that is working smoothly and is showing results. 1 do not want to compare it with other regional organba. tions, but as far as we are concerned we are happy with its achievements. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a response to criticism from a newspaper, likely The New York Times, regarding the situation in Africa, specifically drought and famine, and the efforts of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to address these issues. The speaker emphasizes the need for international cooperation and assistance in addressing these problems, rather than ridiculing or criticizing African countries for their challenges.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade