Daily Archives: December 29, 2012

2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Ethiopian coach drops five players

December 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw has dropped five of his players from his 31-man provisional squad that has pitched camp in Addis Ababa. The team has been reduced to 26 and it has been revealed that three more players will be … read more »

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Ethiopia: Lionizing journalists and demonizing the judicial process

December 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

In the history of modern Ethiopia the free press is certainly a relatively recent phenomenon. It is only a little over two decades since press freedom was given a constitutional guarantee and Ethiopians were able to air their views openly … read more »

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Indian gang rape dies ‘peacefully’

December 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Six Indian men were charged with murder today after the death of a woman gang-raped on a bus. The move came as armed police today sealed off parts off New Delhi and appealed for calm. The 23-year-old student’s body is … read more »

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Second Indian gang rape victim ‘committed suicide’

December 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A rape victim in India is believed to have committed suicide after police took 14 days to register her case and a further 30 days to make an arrest. It is believed the teenage girl was kidnapped from Baras village … read more »

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African Soccer Stars who will miss 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

December 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie is not the only star that will be missing when the 2013 Africa Nations Cup begins in South Africa, writes OLUFEMI ATOYEBI  Super Eagles coach Steven Keshi did not surprise many Nigerians when he omitted … read more »

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Eritrea: The Last Askari

December 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

One of, if not the last, Eritrean askari, aboy Welday Tecle Weldekidan Melkai Tensai of the village of Damba Minche in the Serai region has passed away at the age of 93. Aboy Welday was drafted into the Italian African … read more »

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