Daily Archives: December 5, 2012
A suspected remote-controlled bomb tore through a predominantly Somali neighborhood in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Wednesday, wounding up to nine people during the evening rush hour. Ambulance sirens wailed through the city’s congested streets and a Reuters witness at … read more »
YOU probably haven’t given much thought to the problems in Mali, but UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has, and his advice on military intervention in the West African country could be summed up in two words: forget it. Although, being a … read more »
Posted in Article, Mali, West Africa
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb, Ban Ki-moon, Economic Community of West African States, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mali, United States, West Africa
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Mark Leon Goldberg Ed note. This is a special guest post by Michael Boyce of Refugees International The Islamist insurgency taking place in northern Mali is one of the main drivers of recent displacement in that country. So far, roughly 400,000 … read more »
So-called “ill-gotten gains” investigations are underway into several current and former ruling families from West and Central Africa. Senegal’s new government has launched a landmark investigation into several key figures from the former government, while justice officials in the United … read more »
Somaliland has demonstrated the durability of its democratic institutions, with few, if any, appropriate role-models amongst neighboring states. Again the Republic of Somaliland and its people have shown a hypocritical, a world short in ethics and what right another lesson … read more »
An Ethiopian domestic worker committed suicide in Kuwait inside an Ali Sabah Al-Salem house recently, according to preliminary investigations. The Ethiopian woman was reportedly found hanging inside the kitchen, according to her employer who called the police. Investigators believe that the … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Death, Domestic worker, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Maid, ethiopian news, ethiopian Suicide, Incidents, IndepthAfrica, Kuwait, Kuwait City, Sponsor (commercial), Suicide
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By Kissy Agyeman-Togobo This is the last week before Ghana’s population exercises its civic right (popularly known as ‘krokromoti power’) to vote in presidential and legislative elections. The past few months of campaigning have been intense, and the cornucopia of … read more »
Posted in Article, Election, Ghana, West Africa
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Tagged Ghana, Great Consolidated Popular Party, IndepthAfrica, Institute of Economic Affairs, Nana Akufo-Addo, National Peace Council, New Patriotic Party, NPP, United States
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By Hamdan Mohamed Goumaa The tendency by the United States and its allies to count on the existing regime in Khartoum to embark on serious reforms towards achieving genuine democracy and stability is illusive. Putting all the eggs in the … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Blue Nile, IndepthAfrica, Khartoum, Omar al-Bashir, South Kordofan, SouthSudan, SRF, Sudan, United States
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Switzerland is set to expose public officers who stashed away looted funds in the country’s banks, just as it announced yesterday that the country new laws did not allow anonymous bank accounts in Swiss banks. The Swiss Government also announced … read more »
By Luka Biong Deng On 5th December, the six weeks given by the AU to Sudan and South Sudan to build consensus on the AU Proposal on the final status of Abyei will expire. Also the period of the two … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Abyei, African Union, Bashir, IndepthAfrica, Khartoum, Peace and Security Council, Salva, South Sudan, Sudan
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The head of ECOWAS’ 250-member Observation Mission for Ghana’s 7th December 2012 general elections, Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed optimism at the success of the polls based on satisfactory preparations and the country’s proven tradition and reputation … read more »
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA A Pre-Event Interactive Session with the Media on 4th December 2012 aims at boosting awareness on the challenges of industrialization in Africa and to mobilize commitment of the international community to the policy agenda of industrial … read more »
The Boko Haram’s violent activities across the northern Nigeria have been relentless. Nobody thought it could turn out this bad and the indecisive posture of those in power who should know better may destroy our fragile unity. The incessant bombings … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Ali Mazrui, bokoharam, Bolaji Akinyemi, Ibadan, Ibrahim Gambari, IndepthAfrica, Niger Delta, Nigeria, Yakubu Gowon
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Military conscription in Eritrea is leaving the Church understaffed – as seminarians and other Church workers are forced to join the army. A source in Eritrea – who requested anonymity, fearing reprisals for speaking out – has told Aid to … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Catholic, Catholic Church, Christian, Eritrea, eritrean, eritrean news, Ethiopia, IndepthAfrica, Orthodox, Politics of Eritrea
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The Western Cape High Court jailed Xolile Mngeni for life on Wednesday for killing honeymoon tourist Anni Dewani. He was also sentenced to 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances and to five years for possession of unlicensed firearm and … read more »
Ghana’s presidential election slated for Friday this week has been described as a golden opportunity for the West African country to grow its democratic credential by conducting a peaceful and transparent poll. Nigeria’s former president and leader of ECOWAS Observer … read more »
Hundreds of amnesty seekers have poured into the Philippine consulate and the Consulate-General of Ethiopia on the first day of the two-month amnesty programme for illegal residents. Filipino Cherry R. said she resigned from her job upon the demands of … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Consul, Department of Foreign Affairs, Dubai, Ethiopia, ethiopian news, IndepthAfrica, Philippine, Philippine Center, UAE, United Arab Emirates
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By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor No doubt, Ghana’s main problem is the leadership crisis that has continued to blight all hopes for a steady national redemption. The country has abundant national and human resources and can make much progress to … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Ghana, Michael Bokor, West Africa
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Tagged Akufo-Addo, Elections in Ghana, Facebook, Friday, Ghana, IndepthAfrica, New Patriotic Party, Politics, President of the United States
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New style prophets from Nigeria and Ghana have bastardized the once prestigious prophetic ministry and turned it into a caricature of visions of phone numbers, bank details and ladies underwear. The prophetic ministry is one of the fivefold ministry which … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Nigeria, Obinna Akukwe, West Africa
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Tagged Ghana, God, HolySpirit, Jesu, John, New Testament, Port Harcourt, University of Lagos
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