Daily Archives: December 20, 2012

American Olivia Culpo crowned Miss Universe 2012

December 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 late Wednesday, beating out beauties from around the world to claim the coveted title. The title of first runner-up went to the contestant from the Philippines, Janine Tugonon. Last year’s winner Leila … read more »

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Obama Finds His Benghazi Fall Guys

December 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

After an independent report found that mistakes were made in the Obama Administration’s handling of the Benghazi jihad massacre, Barack Obama immediately took action against those who apparently made them: Eric Boswell, the assistant secretary of state for diplomatic security; … read more »

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Saladin Said: The household name in Ethiopian Football

December 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopians are returning to the local football stadia after years of apathy that saw them switch to European and English Football League for consolation. Apart from the world beating Ethiopian Athletes led by Gabre Haille Sellasie, the name Saladin Said … read more »

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Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki retires

December 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s President Mwai Kibaki (centre) walks with Speaker of Parliament Kenneth Marende (left) and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka (right) at Parliament in Nairobi yesterday. President Mwai Kibaki yesterday delivered his final speech at a special sitting in … read more »

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The Other Kinds of Children Killers

December 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Belayneh Abate The massacre of elementary school children in the United States of America on December 14, 2012 is one of the horrifying news I ever heard in my life. We adults kill each other because we are filled … read more »

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