I like this poem. It's always nice (from where I'm sitting) to hear new voices with distinct cultural perspectives. Poetry is powerful that way. I love the use of apostrophe in a poem, and the way you play on the shape of Africa as a gun pointing in the wrong direction -- it's a powerful idea with a real subtle depth. There's a lot that can be read between the lines in this poem and the sense of a powerful conviction really comes through without being too overt. It preaches without being preachy if that makes any sense. It's definitely thought provoking and it makes me want to read more about the poem's subject. Kudos!