Daily Archives: November 8, 2012
November 8, 2012 by benim
By Madeline R. Young The South African economy has recently taken a major blow due to a much-reported epidemic of labour disputes in the mining industry. Approximately 50,000 mine workers have gone on strike across companies, with violent clashes leading … read more »
November 8, 2012 by benim
If you believe that Somalia’s problems can be pinpointed to particular phenomena such as sea pirates or the terrorist group, Al Shabaab, you are being mistaken. Even the Somali clan politics, the warlords, the so-called spoilers of peace, the secessionists … read more »
November 8, 2012 by benim
Motsoko Pheko ‘To restore Afrikan power, Africans must reassert themselves. We have riches of all kinds. We must control our raw materials. We must acquire technology to process these raw materials in Africa and export them as finished goods. We … read more »
November 8, 2012 by benim
By Hannah Gibson, Africa Research Institute In 1966, two years after gaining independence from Britain, Malawi was declared a republic. For the next 28 years Hastings Banda led the country, and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was the sole legally … read more »
November 8, 2012 by benim
By Desné Masie There’s been a lot of talk these past few months about Africa Rising, for whom and what for. But it’s kind of difficult for the average person to look beyond the sentiment and “promising statistics” to put … read more »
November 8, 2012 by benim
Osman Naway Jalila Khmais Koko is a Nuba woman activist detained eight months ago for calling for peace and helping her peoples fleeing the war in Nuba Mountains to safe places such as the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Jalila’s humble house … read more »
Posted in Article, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Blue Nile, Darfur, IndepthAfrica, Khartoum, Nuba, Nuba Mountain, Omar al-Bashir, South Sudan, Sudan
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November 8, 2012 by benim
Amber Murrey November 6, 2012 marked the 30th anniversary of Paul Biya’s presidency (1982 – 2012) in Cameroon. Celebrations, dinners, galas and voter registration drives for members of the ruling RDPC party (Rassemblement Démocratique du Peuple Camerounais) took place in … read more »
November 8, 2012 by benim
Jane Duncan For decades, the ANC has represented the concretisation of significant transformation gains for many South Africans and because of this, mass support for the party has had a rational and objective basis. But this basis is being eroded. … read more »
November 8, 2012 by benim
by John Campbell Security forces confront angry citizens at a roadblock after a bombing in Nigeria 11/03/2012. (Stringer/Courtesy Reuters) Jacob Zenn, of the Jamestown Foundation, had a response to my November 2nd post Boko Haram Offers Cease Fire Opportunity? He … read more »
November 8, 2012 by benim
(AP) — War in northern Mali is inevitable, even if some militants there are now disavowing extremism, the foreign affairs minister of neighboring Burkina Faso said Thursday. Djibril Bassole said Ansar Dine’s recent willingness to engage in dialogue with the … read more »
November 8, 2012 by benim
Law Society of Malawi says moratorium is an insult to parliament and that only legislature can make such changes Godfrey Mapondera in Blantyre and David Smith in Johannesburg guardian.co.uk, President Joyce Banda’s government suggested it wanted a moratorium on arrests … read more »
AP A file courtroom sketch shows shows Mark Basseley Youssef talking with his attorney Steven Seiden, left, in court in Los Angeles. Los Angeles – The man behind an anti-Muslim film that led to violence in many parts of the … read more »
Prince Tonye Princewill the Rivers state PDP stalwart and leader of Princewill Political Associates (PPA) has described the re-election of Barak Obama as a beacon of hope to all and a triumph of democracy. “This is truly remarkable and a … read more »
The Gauteng ANC Youth League criticised deputy chairperson Simon Molefe on Thursday after he suggested that President Jacob Zuma should be supported for a second term. “Whilst we acknowledge that individuals in the organisation are entitled to express their personal … read more »
I am chilled at the depth of the wound that ZANU (PF) has inflicted upon this land and our national psyche. “Banana Republic” is a term coined by the American writer O. Henry in his book titled: “Cabbages and Kings” … read more »
Posted in Article, Vince Musewe, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Harare, IndepthAfrica, Morgan Tsvangirai, O. Henry, Robert Mugabe, United States, Wikipedia, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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by WAMBUI NDONGA,capitalfm Eldoret North Member of Parliament William Ruto has dismissed Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s vow to have the ongoing International Criminal Court (ICC) cases against four Kenyans referred back to the country if he elected president in the … read more »
By Sh. Xasan Jaamici Yes. There are mixture of feelings regarding the new members of PM Shirdon’s government and how they were selected. Many of us view this is a positive but radical change from 4.5 to 5 and from … read more »
Posted in Article, Somali
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Tagged Allah, Arabian Peninsula, Bilal, IndepthAfrica, Muhammad, Somali, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, United States
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by Teshome Debalke The suffering of our people of the Muslim faith is our suffering. Let us not outsource it and hide behind excuses from showing our solidarity with our people. Ethiopians rise or sink together as we always did; … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Cairo, Egyptians, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Muslim, Nazi Germany, Woyane
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By Ogyakromian, Kweku Tuesday 30th October 2012 was another landmark in the development of our democratic process. On this day, in the northern regional capital, Tamale, the sitting president squared off with three other ‘perspirants’ for the right to occupy … read more »
Posted in Article, Ghana
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Tagged Ghana, Ghana news, Ghanaian, Hassan Ayariga, IndepthAfrica, International Energy Agency, Mahama, Malaysia, Nana Akufo-Addo, University of Cape Coast
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Bayo Olupohunda, Nigerian Punch Bayo Olupohunda | credits: In 2014, Nigeria will mark the centenary of the amalgamation of the Southern and Northern protectorates which gave birth to present day Nigeria. As a former colony of the British, the country … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria
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Tagged Action Group, Ahmadu Bello, Biafra, bokoharam, House of Chiefs, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Sharia, United States
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Let me add that only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters. Benjamin Franklin by MeKonnen H. Birru, PhD Yesterday, over 90 million Americans voted and in Texas … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Benjamin Franklin, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front, Fortis College, People of Ethiopia, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, United States
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