Hand me that atlas.

Considers Africa's relations with the United States, France, and Great Britain in 1997. Contradictory signals from African nations; Stronger economic performance for sub-Saharan Africa; Apparent impeding breakdown of several African nations; Civil war in Brazzaville (in former French Congo) and Bangui, Central African Republic; Lack of experience of the American, French, and British government leaders for Africa policy; Leaders Lionel Jospin of France and Clare Short of Britain.