Daily Archives: November 20, 2012

Re: Somali women’s religious rights abused inside Somali embassy in Kenya

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Hassan Mohamed Somali women’s religious rights abused inside Somali embassy in Kenya. There are two things here that I want point out: One, is whether such thing exist in the first place. Second, is if Somali women who are … read more »

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M23 rebels took over Goma without bloodbath

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A silent column of women and children, weighed down by ragged bundles containing all they possessed, padded across a lush green hillside dotted with volcanic rock. One knot of fugitives after another tramped into view, heads bowed under their loads, … read more »

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Ghanaian-born Kweku Adoboli was found guilty of UK’s biggest-ever fraud

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A UBS trader was today sentenced to seven years in jail after being found guilty of the UK’s biggest ever fraud when he lost £1.4bn for his Swiss employer. Former public schoolboy Kweku Adoboli, 32, was  ‘a gamble or two … read more »

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Six Israeli ‘spies’ executed, Motorbike gang drags one bloodied victim through the streets

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Six men accused of being ‘Israeli spies’ were dragged through the streets of Gaza City and executed in front of a chanting mob today as Israel warned Palestinians to evacuate some areas of the territory in apparent … read more »

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The Stories of Ethiopian Australians adoptees

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

During National Adoption Awareness Week, SBS speaks to three Ethiopian Australians who were adopted under the recently closed Ethiopia-Australia Intercountry Adoption Program. During National Adoption Awareness Week, SBS speaks to three Ethiopian Australians who were adopted under the recently closed … read more »

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Boko Haram: A Threat to Nigeria and Beyond

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Michael Brooks Al-Qaeda, Hamas, Al-Shabaab, Hezbollah, the Haqqani network, and the Taliban are all infamous names to the Western world. These organizations, however, are but a handful of the many dozens of organizations with the official US designation of … read more »

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Nigeria: President Jonathan’s Media Chat and Plume of hopelessness

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Leonard Karshima Shilgba One of the responsibilities of a president is to inspire their citizens, to give them a reason to look forward to a better life. I watched the presidential media chat on Sunday, November 18, 2012, expecting … read more »

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Nigeria: Boko Haram – Salute to Kano Igbos!

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Kabiru Tsakuwa That Igbos form part and parcel of Kano community is never in doubt. And that their unquantifiable contributions in various spheres of the economy of Kano which made it what it is today, simply restates the obvious. … read more »

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Zanu PF endorsed Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe for another term at 89

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was at the weekend endorsed by his Zanu PF party structures to stand for another term in elections he wants held soon after his 89th birth day next year. The endorsement by six out the 10 … read more »

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Should Israel Agree to a Cease-fire?

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Robert Spencer The Jerusalem Post reported Monday that “Israel agreed to briefly hold off on sending ground forces into Gaza to allow time for cease-fire efforts to continue.” Meanwhile, Hamas top dog Khaled Mashaal demanded that Israel initiate a … read more »

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South Africa: Investment Paradise Or Political Basket Case

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Just a few years ago, South Africa was being hailed as a darling of the emerging markets.  Crisp with swagger following the hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa’s boosters pointed to a renewed mining boom, fast growing … read more »

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Somalia’s Salafi Groups and Fatwa Wars

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Hassan M. Abukar In July of this year, a group of 22 Somali Salafi scholars met in Nairobi, Kenya, and issued a fatwa (a religious edict) that condemned a young Somali cleric based in Kenya named Shaikh Hassaan Hussein … read more »

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Benghazi: Clinton Must Answer Questions Immediately

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By: Jim Kouri While appearing on Fox News Channel on Monday, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told anchor Megan Kelly that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may testify before a senate panel in about two weeks to answer questions about embassy … read more »

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Is An Israeli-Syrian War Next?

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Benedetta Berti,  Published by the Foreign Policy Research Institute While the eyes of the world are focused on the raging military confrontation between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Israel is dealing with broader instability in its immediate surroundings: from … read more »

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Somali Refugee Camp in Ethiopia Becomes World’s Second Largest

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The number of Somalia refugees sheltered at Ethiopia’s Dollo Ado refugee camp has hit a record high of 170,000 making it the world’s second largest refugee complex, according to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). The number of new arrivals to … read more »

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Ethiopia: What is the purpose of a government?

November 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Magn Nyang The purpose of government is to provide a system in which individuals give portion of their freedom in order to pursue needs and wants without the fears that are inherent in a state of anarchy. In an … read more »

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