Specters of Colonialism

I have in the past reported about empty spaces in Africa, those places where the government of a particular country has no sway. These places are sometimes in the hands of rebels like the LRA or Al Shabaab. This weakness of African governments have led to remorseless talk about Western intervention, as obtained during colonialism. This article from The Economist is, without any reservation, begging the US to intervene in Uganda, or wherever the LRA is, to stop Joseph Kony and his murderous pack. It is even noted, as if it is normal, that France has a permanent military base in CAR from where it intervenes in various African countries. Only about Africa can one make such baldfaced imperialistic plea without any reservations. Why can't Museveni and the leaders of CAR and DRC fight their war? Why can't they protect their people? And The Economist picked the perfect picture to make its case for the recolonization of Africa.