Daily Archives: October 15, 2012
By Chris Tongogara, zimeye.org The above picture (right) is quite interesting. There is a “happy and decently dressed Nigerian Lady” an “anxious African man from a British colony” a “loyal Indian lady” and a “dignified Nigerian Chief”. They are at … read more »
Loud explosions and gunfire have rocked Nigeria’s northern city of Maiduguri, which has seen growing violence by the militant Islamist group Boko Haram. Details are unclear, but reports said at least 10 people had been killed, including several soldiers. A … read more »
By Fessahaye Mebrahtu In the heated debate on Eritrea’s political situation, there is also deafening silences of Eritrean intellectuals, save a few. The sad thing is that some Eritreans with impressive credentials have compromised their intellectual integrity by blindly backing … read more »
Amendments are meant to reduce number of migrants; foreign violators could get three months in jail, Israeli intermediaries a year. Photo: Ben Hartman The Knesset Internal Affairs and Environment Committee on Monday approved for its second and third reading in … read more »
Posted in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan
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Tagged Amnon Cohen, Hadash, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica news, Israel, Knesset, Migrant worker, money laundering, Prevention of Infiltration Law, Shas
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In spite of the tenor of your comment, I recognize your questions. I will approach them in order, since your made a number of questions (and accusations) which are either problematic, or require a nuanced discussion. Have I thought they … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Asmara, Demographics of Eritrea, Eritrea, Eritrean Government, Government, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica news, National Service, Politics of Eritrea, United Nations
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Many scholarly articles on corruption give the impression that the world is populated by two types of people: the ‘sanders’ and the ‘greasers’. The ‘sanders’ believe that corruption is an obstacle to development, while the ‘greasers’ believe that corruption can … read more »
Posted in Article, Ethiopia
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Tagged China, Economic growth, Ethiopia, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Global Financial Integrity, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, Maxim Mironov, Transparency International
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By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor The ugly noise that Rawlings continues to make about his so-called principles of “probity and accountability”—which is the motivation for his persistent undermining of his successors—is more than annoying. According to him, everybody in Ghana … read more »
Posted in Article, Ghana, Michael Bokor
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Tagged Ghana, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica africa news, John Atta Mill, John Dramani Mahama, Kufuor government, Nana Konadu, National Democratic Congress, NDC, Rawlings
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By Bright Simons Your Excellencies, the European Union, We salute you! We bring, from the awed continent of Africa, presents. Gold, myrrh, and frankincense, we pray thee, accept. Since your rise to the Peace NOBELity, your glory in our eyes … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa
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Tagged Berlin Wall, Common Agricultural Policy, European Union, Geir Lundestad, Germany, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, Nobel Peace Prize, United States
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By Issa Aremu, Daily Mail opinion Mni — Controversy continues to trail Chinua Achebe’s latest memoir, entitled ‘There Was A Country: A Personal History of Biafra,’ the book which focuses on the Nigerian Civil War. Devils remain in the petty … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria
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Tagged Achebe, Biafra, CHINUA ACHEBE, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, Nigeria, Nigerian Civil War, Obafemi Awolowo, Things Fall Apart
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To preserve Southern Africa’s relative peace in the face of rising challenges and threats, Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states must collectively reinforce its peace and security architecture. Implementing Peace and Security Architecture (II): Southern Africa, the latest International … read more »
Posted in Article, South Africa
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Tagged Democratic Republic Congo, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica news, International Crisis Group, Madagascar, peace, SADC, Southern Africa, Southern African Development Community, Zimbabwe
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The black lions of Ethiopia mauled the Nile Crocodiles of the Sudan, South Africa here we come….. By Getahune Bekele, for Indepth Africa magazine The Addis Ababa stadium was packed to the rafters with more than 30,000 screaming fans, an … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Getahune Bekele
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, IndepthAfrica, Nile crocodile, Saladin, Sudan, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF
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By ALEMAYEHU G MARIAM Ethiopia is known for the best and the worst. Ethiopia is known for the legendary hospitality and charm of its people, unrivaled beauty of its picturesque landscape, fabulous coffee and, of course, unbeatable distance runners. Ethiopia … read more »
Posted in Alemayehu G. Mariam, Article, Ethiopia
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Tagged Beijing, Ethiopia, Gezahegne Abera, Haile Gebrselassie, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, Olympic, Runners World, World Championship
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By Tedla T. The larger Eastern Africa or the Horn in particular as one of Africa’s most restive, volatile and poverty stricken regions is also endowed with untapped natural resources. In addition to ethnic, religious, land, and foreign induced conflicts, … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Ethiopia, Tedla T.
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Tagged East Africa, Horn of Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Ogaden, Ogaden Basin, Ophir Energy, Tullow Oil
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The Eritrean regime has a habit of selective reading of texts to fit them into its own bizarre worldview. This approach was in full view in the latest letter written by Eritrea’s Foreign Minister to the United Nations Security Council … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, indepthafricva, Politics of Eritrea, Somalia, United Nations, United Nations Security Council
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By: VoxEU.org October 15, 2012 The surge in African apparel exports that followed the launch of new US trade preferences in 2000 gave hope that African industrialisation was around the corner. Ten years down the road, the success was all … read more »
By Seble Teweldebirhan, Ezega.com Child labor has always been a challenge for Ethiopian children. With an extreme poverty, illiteracy and wicked tradition and attitude towards children, the price one pays for growing up in Ethiopia is a lot unjust than … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis, Addis Ababa, Begging, Bilal, Ethiopia, HIV, IndepthAfrica, Street child, Youth
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Below explains how the $75 benchmark price was arrived at, the dangers of an overly high benchmark price, relevant examples from other countries and related issues. - Why $75 Benchmark Price for Budget 2013 Is Right for Nigeria An overly … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria
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Tagged Budget, Economic growth, Economy of Nigeria, Government, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, National Assembly, Nigeria, Price of petroleum
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