And each time there's an outpouring of sympathy while we try to relieve our conscience by giving a bit of money to some charity.
Rather than give money (Or perhaps in addition to...) how about you all stop voting for the bandits and robbers who have been causing these disasters for the past 40 years... Mmkay?
If you vote Tory or Labour you can pat yourself on the back and say 'Job well done' for helping them keep Africa in poverty. And the next time you reach into your vallet to give some aid, try to consider whether you're part of the problem or part of the solution...