Daily Archives: October 24, 2012

White House Knew Of Al-Qaeda Link To Benghazi Consulate Attack‏

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By: Jim Kouri White House officials and State Department staff, contrary to original press statements, were informed about the suspected terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2012, just two hours after the assailants invaded the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and … read more »

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Ethiopia: Let us not Instigate Confusion!

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mohammed Nassir The era, which we live in now, requires more than ever, strong and genuine cooperation among countries of the world. We have been witnessing the fact that sustainable development could not be effectively attained at a country level … read more »

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Leadership And The Geopolitics Of The Horn (Part-II)

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Amanuel Hidrat Our struggle, instead belting with reassuring chorus to the weight, is indeed ram-shackled and directed into all wrong targets as if we are thrown into an elbow-throwing arena of political punditry.  We lacked brotherhood and sisterhood that foster … read more »

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Ghana: Nana Konadu dances to her own tune

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings is in tatters and is a sight for sore eyes. She is vigorously dancing the Azonto dance on the political scene to the tune that she herself has called. We are enjoying … read more »

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Will Akufo-Addo bring down the moon too for Ghanaians?

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor We can now say with all certainty—and be brazen about it too—that the NPP’s Akufo-Addo is on an electioneering campaign of sorts to outrun himself. Or to outdo his running mate. The promises are flying … read more »

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Eritrean Community Members in Houston City Express Readiness to Back Up National Development Drive

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Eritrean community members residing in Houston City, USA, voiced readiness to demonstrate staunch resistance against anti-Eritrea agendas and back up the national development drive. They made the pledge at a meeting they conducted recently. The citizens conducted extensive discussion as … read more »

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Imperialists prepare for war in Mali

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Abayomi Azikiwe Western imperialist states, with the support of the United Nations Security Council, are preparing for a full-scale military intervention in the West African state of Mali. Since March, the country has been in a severe political crisis … read more »

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The rise and fall of al-Shabab

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Nasser Mussa rom remote villages in Somalia to the U.S. Federal Court in Minneapolis, al-Shabab has garnered attention throughout the world as a terrorist group from the Horn of Africa. rom remote villages in Somalia to the U.S. Federal … read more »

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Grieving widow stalls Ethiopia’s smooth transition

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Meles Zenawi’s widow become quite fond of the prime minister’s official residence during the 21 years she spent there. But she’s not the first lady any more, and Ethiopia’s new leader and his family are waiting to move in. Only … read more »

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Eritrean Nighisti Semret, mother of 4, Stabbed to death in Cabbagetown, Toronto

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nighisti Semret arrived in Canada two years ago, an Eritrean refugee determined to raise enough money to eventually reunite with her four children still in Africa. On the overnight shift at the downtown Delta Chelsea hotel, she worked tirelessly cleaning … read more »

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Eritrea born Gedion T. Teklegiorgis: from refuge to U.S. naval officer

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Gedion T. Teklegiorgis, a 1998 Penn State graduate, has come a long way–literally and figuratively–in his 38 years. Born in Eritrea, a tiny African country bordering Ethiopia, Djibouti, the Sudan and the Red Sea, Teklegiorgis witnessed much political strife during … read more »

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Zambia Kickoff Against Ethiopia

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Zambia will play Ethiopia in their opening 2013 Africa Cup Group C match in Nelspruit. The African champions have been drawn against Burkina Faso, 1994 champions Nigeria and 1962 winners Ethiopia in Group C at next year’s finals. Zambia will … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations draw & fixtures

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Here are those groups in full: Group A: South Africa, Cape Verde, Morocco, Angola. Group B: Ghana, DR Congo, Niger, Mali. Group C: Zambia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria. Group D: Ivory Coast, Algeria, Tunisia, Togo.

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Woman among al-Shabaab members arrested

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A woman identified as the leader of women for al-Shabaab is among dozens of suspected militants arrested in a joint operation by Kenyan and Somali forces. Some 72 suspected militants were detained and an assortment of weapons seized in Kismayo, … read more »

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Ethiopia: Open letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Open letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel ministry of the interior Eli Yishai; Regarding the serious concerns involving the status, detentions and living conditions of the Ethiopian refugees now living in Israel. Prime Minister’s Office 3 Kaplan … read more »

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