Daily Archives: September 9, 2012

south Africa: ‘Only blacks killed at Marikana’

September 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Africa should question why no whites were among those killed in the Marikana shootout, the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) said on Saturday. “We must be worried that 100 percent of those shot were black,” ANC Youth League president Ronald … read more »

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Egyptian border guards kill African migrant

September 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

RAFAH, Egypt: An Egyptian security official says border guards have shot dead an African migrant near the border with Israel. The official said the 25-year-old Eritrean refused to surrender when police fired warning shots in the air and continued running … read more »

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Somalia to pick president, set up first stable govt. in 21 years

September 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Somali lawmakers are scheduled to choose the next president Monday, moving the nation a step closer to its first stable central government since the 1991 ouster of a dictator. The new parliament, which was selected last month, will hold a … read more »

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Sudan beats Ethiopia 5-3

September 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sudan recorded the biggest Afcon qualifying win of the day after beating Ethiopia 5-3 in Khartoum. The hosts took a 3-1 halftime lead at Al Hilal Stadium in Omdurman on Saturday night before Ethiopia gave them a scare with a … read more »

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Ethiopian Government, Ogaden Rebels Hold Preliminary Talks

September 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian government officials and ethnic Somali rebels have met to set a framework for negotiations aimed at ending a 28-year insurgency in the Ogaden area of Ethiopia’s Somali regional state. Both the government and rebels from the Ogaden National Liberation … read more »

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Saudis warned against traveling to Ethiopia

September 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Interior Ministry has warned citizens against traveling to Ethiopia. The warning came after a cable from the Saudi Embassy in Addis Ababa about the tense situation currently prevailing in Ethiopia, including violence against Muslims and the arrests made by … read more »

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