Black bags declared illegal in Chad

May 30 (N'Djamena): The ever-present "leida", or black bag, has been
deemed illegal in the entire country of Chad. This is part of the
Chadian government's desire to clean the country up, and is a very needy
step toward a better environment. It was so bad that black plastic bags
trapped in thorn bushes have often been a sign to travelers that one is
approaching a larger city. A fine of 50,000 CFA when a merchant is
found filling a black bag has become the best deterrent.
However, with the disappearance of this necessary eyesore, what is
a poor merchant to do? Newspaper is one alternative used, another is
for the buyer to bring their recipient to be filled in the market. The
Nigerian bags are being divided into four pieces and sewn back together
to make small bags for meat.
It just goes to show that the Chadian people are some of the most
flexible people around, able to adjust to any challenge that comes their
way with a creative solution. Please pray that God would bless this
creativity to prosper the country of Chad once again, and pour out his
blessing on all the peoples who call this nation home.