Daily Archives: October 1, 2012

Champions League preview: AC Milan and Man City look to overcome disappointing results

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

LONDON (AP) — The Champions League is only one round old and already AC Milan and Manchester City are under pressure to deliver victories this week, for very different reasons. After opening with a lackluster 0-0 home draw with Anderlecht … read more »

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Champions League group of death: EPL champion host to Bundesliga champion

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Shahan Ahmed On Wednesday night, the Champions League arrives at the Etihad Stadium as Group D, the “group of death,” takes center stage again for another round of play. English Premier League champion Manchester City, which suffered a heartbreaking … read more »

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Independence Day reflections -The Trouble With Nigeria

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By JohnThomas Didymus Today, October 1, is Nigeria’s independence day. Fifty two years ago, at the Race Course in Lagos, the British anthem was sung for the last time and the Union Jack lowered. A green-white-green flag was hoisted in … read more »

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Rwanda’s connection to the M23 rebels must not be ignored

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

While many of the drivers of conflict in eastern DR Congo lie within its borders, an analysis that ignores the role of Rwanda in recent years is inadequate to the task of disassembling the cycles of violent insurrection. Eastern Congo’s … read more »

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Nigeria Crawling and Wobbling At 52

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Daily Trust “Do not swim in shallow waters if you do not want your back to show.” Malawian Proverb. The meticulously-planned 50th Independence Anniversary of our nation was blasted into infamy two years by criminal elements … read more »

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Who are the U.S. supporting in Somalia?

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has congratulated Somalia on its transition of government, speaking in Washington-”What has been accomplished has exceeded what many thought was possible. And it’s taken a lot of hard work and a lot of sacrifice, first … read more »

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U.K. seized 16.5lbs cocaine sealed in plantains from Ghana

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Drug smugglers packed hollowed out fruit with 16.5lbs of cocaine worth £750,000 in an attempt to smuggle it into the country by plane. Hidden among a delivery of fruit and vegetables, customs officers discovered the illegal haul when the flight … read more »

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Open Letter to the new Ethiopia’s PM Hailemariam Desalegn

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

“Meaningful Reforms, Reconciliation and the Restoration of Justice” SMNE Urges New Prime Minister to Take Bold Steps That Will Lead the Country to a New Ethiopia September 26, 2012 His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of … read more »

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French Nicolas Sarkozy ordered Gaddafi killed,Latest reports

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

  A French secret serviceman acting on the express orders of Nicolas Sarkozy is suspected of murdering Colonel Gaddafi, it was sensationally claimed today. He is said to have infiltrated a violent mob mutilating the captured Libyan dictator last year … read more »

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Sierra Leone President Koroma Says his Vice is a Patriot

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Sylvia Olayinka Blyden, news.sl/ His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, who doubles as the Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) has on Sunday 30th September 2012, named his … read more »

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Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan speech on 52nd Independence Anniversary

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Beloved countrymen and women, on this day, fifty-two years ago, our founding fathers brought joy and hope to the hearts of our people when they won independence for our great country. Nigeria made a clean break with more than six … read more »

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Nigeria: A country afflicted by corruption and insecurity

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

AS a result of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria in 1914 by the British colonialist, Sir Fredrick Lord Lugard Charles Ikedikwa Soeze AS a result of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates of … read more »

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Ethiopia: Reading the lips of Hailemariam Desalegn

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Hindessa Abdul Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn’s presence in New York for the United Nations General Assembly will rather be remembered for the 40 minutes odd interview with the Voice of America (VOA) than the significance of his speech … read more »

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Wikileaks on investigation into Ethiopian airlines flight 409 crash by Stratfor

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

On 25 January, 2010, 5 minutes after taking off from Beirut, Ethiopian Airlines flight 409 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. On board were 82 passengers and 8 crew members en route to the capitol city of Ethiopia Addis Ababa; no … read more »

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Zimbabwe PM Tsvangirai apologises for his love triangle

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai used the MDC-Ts 13 anniversary celebrations in Bulawayo at the weekend to apologise for his love triangle that has blighted his otherwise outstanding role in the struggle for democracy. Tsvangirai was linked to a string of … read more »

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S.Africa: Things beginning to fall apart for the African National Congress

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Despite being in charge of Africas biggest economy, it seems things are beginning to fall apart for the African National Congress (ANC). The party seems to be facing more than what they can handle at the moment. With Mangaung looming, … read more »

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Nigeria: Jonathan’s Secret Assets Declaration

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Sam Nda-Isaiah, Leadership opinion Last week, the Code of Conduct Bureau made it known that President Goodluck Jonathan had declared his assets secretly, reminding Nigerians that the president really “does not give a damn” about public opinion. The Nigerian … read more »

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At 52: Critical landmarks in Nigerian nationhood

October 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Dapo Falade. Nigeria Tribune As Nigeria and its people celebrate 52 years of independence anniversary, Assistant Editor, Dapo Falade, takes a retrospective look at some of the major landmarks that have helped to shape the cause and course of … read more »

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