I have had family in the country since 1830. I lived there for a substantive part of my chidhood and went to school there. Family still live there. We visit them and school friends every couple of years.
Unfortunately, the country is following in the footsteps of every other African country. Although they have avoided civil war (thus far) the country will continue to slide down the scale. Tradgedy beyond words. Can anything be done about it? From outside the country - no. That is simple human nature, no country is changed for the better from outside. Can the people inside change it for the better? Not yet ...