Daily Archives: October 9, 2012

Honeymooner Anni Dewani accused made surprise admissions

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Cape Town – A man made surprise admissions on Tuesday in connection with honeymooner Anni Dewani’s murder. Xolile Mngeni, 25, who is on trial for her death, signed a document in the Western Cape High Court confirming that the body … read more »

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Kofi Annan: The peacemaker (Interview)

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

  Economist KOFI ANNAN joined the United Nations in 1962. He rose to become Secretary-General and served two terms, from 1997 to 2006. A number of important changes took place within the organisation under Mr Annan’s leadership. He played a … read more »

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Former ANC Youth Leader Malema accuses Zuma of not respecting the Constitution

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

President Jacob Zuma has no respect for the country’s Constitution, expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema said. “How can Zuma ask miners to respect the Constitution if he does not,” Malema asked striking mineworkers in Virginia in the Free … read more »

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Nigeria University shut down as students protest of slain colleagues

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

THE situation surrounding the killing of the four students of the University of Port Harcourt worsened on Tuesday evening, as students of the institution, led by the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), stormed Omuokiri-Aluu, burned houses and … read more »

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Nigeria Is Underwater or Waterlogged!

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Paul I. Adujie Esq. Nigeria is under water! Nigeria is literally underwater! 22 out of 36 federating states of Nigeria are rapidly being submerged. I recently wrote two articles in which I discussed the parlous condition of roads, highways … read more »

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Canada convey messages of Religious freedom and pluralism to Nigeria

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today visited the National Mosque and National Church of Nigeria. Baird underscored that freedom of religion is a universal human right, and that attacks on religious minorities cannot be tolerated. Canada is a vigorous defender … read more »

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Ethiopia: A Note to Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Getachew Belaineh Firstly, and most importantly, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the new prime minister for being in such a privileged position to lead the great people of Ethiopia. I wish you all the best … read more »

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Africa’s Only Two Female Heads of State Honored at The Africa-America Institute’s 28th Annual Awards Gala

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

SPONSOR WIRE   At a historic U.S. gathering honoring Africa’s only two female heads of state, The Africa-America Institute (AAI) paid tribute on September 26 at its 28th Annual Gala to Her Excellency President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic … read more »

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Liberia: Nobel laureate Gbowee slams Sirleaf on corruption

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Paris – Leymah Gbowee, the social worker who won last year’s Nobel Peace Prize with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, on Monday publicly disowned her co-laureate for failing to fight graft and nepotism in the war-scarred African nation. “People are … read more »

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Extraordinary rendition, Rwanda-style

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Enforced disappearances, long detentions without charge, parallel justice mechanisms, a network of secret prisons – these are all the hallmarks of the US program of ‘extraordinary rendition’. This time, however, we’re talking about Rwanda, and a new Amnesty report which … read more »

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Should South Sudan parliament ratify Addis Ababa agreements?

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Luka Biong Deng On 27th September, President Salva Kiir and President Omer Al Bashir penned in Addis, Ethiopia, the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of South Sudan and Republic of Sudan. This Agreement was witnessed by President Thabo Mbeki … read more »

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A look back at 50 years of Ugandan independence

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

British rule over Uganda came to an end on October 9, 1962. Half a century later, the African nation still has not made the transition to genuine democracy. In the early years of the 20th century, Winston Churchill, Britain’s World … read more »

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Rwanda: Africa’s Independence – Myth and Reality

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Joseph Rwagatare, The New Times Today, Uganda marks fifty years of independence – three months after Rwanda and Burundi celebrated theirs. But if you think the end of colonial rule signaled the end of foreign control, you might have … read more »

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FIFA strips Sudan of 2014 World Cup qualifier win over Zambia for fielding ineligible player

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

FIFA has stripped Sudan of its 2-0 win over Zambia in a 2014 World Cup qualifier because one of its scorers was ineligible to play. FIFA says its disciplinary committee ruled that Saif Ali shouldn’t have played in the June … read more »

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How beneficial is cooperation agreement with Sudan?

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Beny Gideon Mabor and Thuou Loi Cingoth We were honored and privileged at the roundtable by Radio Miraya with SPLM Secretary General, Pagan Amum, last week, where we were asked for a comment each on national agenda of greater … read more »

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Clash Of Spanish Soccer Giants Produces Palestinian Victory

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By: James M. Dorsey When Spanish giants Real Madrid and FC Barcelona clashed this weekend, two matches separated by thousands of kilometers were played, one on and one off the pitch. The Spanish clash ended in a draw in Barcelona’s … read more »

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