Arik
Have you been to Africa?? If not I suggest taking a little vacation down that way and get your eyes open. I have seen a lot of folks working down there and making as much money as they could in "normal" parts of the globe.
I dont understand why so many want to work in a place where Health and Security are such big concerns. Pay is not all that great and if you have a family, adventure should not even be on the table.
Further if you are not from Africa and have no clue about the secrets of getting around, your just a target for the locals.
If you are looking for work at age 40, sounds as if some misfortune has already come your way or you are in the midst of building time on a new career. Either way there are better places to work. What is your specialty fixed or rotary wing? Lets see if we can find something better.