Daily Archives: January 11, 2013
Former Governor of the Central Bank (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, insisting that rather, he was invited by the agency to make clarifications on … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Abuja, CBN, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Chukwuma Soludo, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Guardian, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Soludo
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The president of Togo’s football federation says he intervened to include Emmanuel Adebayor in the country’s Africa Cup of Nations squad. Gabriel Ameyi told the BBC he took action once he realised the Tottenham striker had not been selected. “On … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Mali, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Africa Cup of Nations, Emmanuel Adebayor, Faure Gnassingbé, Indepth Africa Magazine, South Africa, Togo, Tottenham
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Mali’s president declares state of emergency on national television amid Islamist advance
Posted in Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Somali, South Africa, Tanzania
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Tagged declares state of emergency, Mali, Mali's president
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Ethiopia ended their pre-2013 Africa Cup of Nations build-up on a high with a win over Tanzania on Friday. The Walia Antelopes beat Tanzania 2-1 in Addis Ababa. It was a great day for new boy and ex-USA junior international … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Soccer, Sports, Tanzania
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Tagged 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, 2013 africa cup of nations 2010, 2013 africa cup of nations bids shortlist, 2013 africa cup of nations draw, 2013 africa cup of nations final round draw, 2013 africa cup of nations history, 2013 africa cup of nations qualification, 2013 africa cup of nations wiki, Addis Ababa, africa cup of nations 2012 fixtures, africa cup of nations 2012 live, africa cup of nations 2012 schedule, africa cup of nations 2013, africa cup of nations fixtures, africa cup of nations qualifiers, africa cup of nations website, africa cup of nations winners, african cup of nations 2013 fixtures, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, ethiopia v tanzania, ethiopian news, Mbombela Stadium, Saint George, Tanzania, Zambia
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Ethiopia’s football (soccer) team hopes to excel when it makes its first appearance in 31 years at the Africa Cup of Nations. The young players hope to relive Ethiopia’s past glories at the tournament that begins next week in South … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged 2013 africa cup of nations 2010, 2013 africa cup of nations bids shortlist, 2013 africa cup of nations draw, 2013 africa cup of nations final round draw, 2013 africa cup of nations history, 2013 africa cup of nations qualification, 2013 africa cup of nations wiki, Adane Girma, africa cup nations, africa cup of nations 2012 fixtures, africa cup of nations 2012 live, africa cup of nations 2012 schedule, africa cup of nations 2013, africa cup of nations fixtures, africa cup of nations qualifiers, africa cup of nations website, africa cup of nations winners, african cup of nations 2013 fixtures, Burkina Faso, Egyptian Premier League, Ethiopia, Ethiopia AFCON 2013 Team, Ethiopia Football Team, Ethiopia news, ethiopian news, Indepth Africa Magazine, Nigeria, Zambia
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France’s air force carried out an air strike in Mali on Friday as it supported government forces trying to halt a push south by Islamist rebels who control the north, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said. Asked at a news conference … read more »
Posted in Mali, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged France, france air strike in mali, François Hollande, Friday, IndepthAfrica, Islamism, Konna, Laurent Fabius, Mali, mali news, malian news, United Nations Security Council
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Twenty-four hours after former President Olusegun Obasanjo advised the Federal Government to adopt “carrot and stick” approach in tackling Boko Haram, presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, has told the Nigerian leader to pocket his counsel. In fact, Abati said Obasanjo … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged bokoharam, CNN, GoodluckJonathan, IndepthAfrica, Jonathan, Nigerian news, Obasanjo, Olusegun Obasanjo, Warri, Zain Verjee
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Abuja: Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has arrested the country’s former central bank governor Chukwuma Soludo over his alleged role in the banknotes bribery scandal. The Central Bank of Nigeria, the country’s apex financial institution, had printed new currency notes of 20 … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Abuja, Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Reserve Bank of Australia, Soludo
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Martha van der Wolf, VOA ADDIS ABABA — A new study says the fastest-growing sectors of Ethiopia’s economy, such as telecommunications, land management and construction, are prone to corruption. A study conducted by the World Bank and the Federal Ethics … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Developing country, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian government, ethiopian news, Federal Ethics, Friday, IndepthAfrica, Land management, World Bank
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By Robele Ababya Repugnant plot of assassination This hideous foiled plot to conduct the savage act of assassination in the 21st century on the icon human rights activist and renowned journalist Abebe Gelaw, must be roundly condemned by all freedom … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Robele Ababya
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Tagged Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Hailemariam Desalegne, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Meles Zenawi, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF, United States
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A joke picture of a ‘naked’ Robert Mugabe has once again seen a young Zimbabwean face criminal charges, after the image was shared on a mobile chat application. A 20 year old Bulawayo woman, Shantel Rusike, was arrested on … read more »
Posted in Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Bulawayo, christmas eve, Indepth Africa Magazine, Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe, mugabe 's nude picture, Prseident mugabe nude picture, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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Later this month, Ethiopia will return for their first CAF Africa Cup of Nations appearance in 31 years, a victory in itself. However, the Walya Antelopes were drawn into a tough group that will see them face off against Burkina … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2013 africa cup of nations 2010, 2013 africa cup of nations bids shortlist, 2013 africa cup of nations draw, 2013 africa cup of nations final round draw, 2013 africa cup of nations history, 2013 africa cup of nations qualification, 2013 africa cup of nations wiki, africa cup of nations 2012 fixtures, africa cup of nations 2012 live, africa cup of nations 2012 schedule, africa cup of nations 2013, africa cup of nations fixtures, africa cup of nations qualifiers, africa cup of nations website, africa cup of nations winners, Africa Nations Cup, african cup of nations 2013 fixtures, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Zambia
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International security experts are watching Nigeria’s radical Islamist movement Boko Haram with concern. The militant group has destabilized northern Nigeria and attracted the attention of other jihadist groups, including al-Qaeda affiliates gaining strength in neighboring northern Mali. Boko Haram is … read more »
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s closest officials trooped to Nigerian “prophet” TB Joshua seeking salvation last week. Two of Mugabe’s top men, Home Affairs co-minister Kembo Mohadi and Manicaland governor and resident minister Christopher Mushowe forked out thousands of dollars … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Grace Mugabe, IndepthAfrica, Joshua, Kembo Mohadi, Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe, mugabe's ministers, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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Lemam2010@gmail.com Little is understood in Ethiopia of the concept of ‘developmental state’ (at least outside of EPRDF leadership circles) and there is no effort to discuss the concept in this rather short piece. But it will be naive to understand … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged China, Dominant-party system, EPRDF, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, ethiopian news, Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front, IndepthAfrica, Liberal Democratic Party, Meles Zenawi, Yoweri Museveni
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Alex Masi David Raphael, 35, was injured in an explosion at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Jos. The Islamic group Boko Haram claimed responsibility. Matteo Fagotto Special to the Star JOS, NIGERIA—“I was born and bred in … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged bokoharam, Catholic Church, Christian, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Jos, Muslim, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Sacred Heart
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Nobody denies Morocco’s efforts over decades, and that is still unfolding, for the sake of reaching a final solution to the Sahara issue. One problem is a real drag on the entire area of North Africa and also obstruct the … read more »
It is not known if the word dysfunctional was invented specifically to describe the Nigerian state — several other candidates also come to mind — but the word certainly fills the bill. The political institutions of Africa’s biggest country are … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged bokoharam, GoodluckJonathan, Guardian, Gwynne Dyer, IndepthAfrica, Islamic terrorism, MAIDUGURI, Mohammed Yusuf, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news
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The inauguration of the so-called Government of National Unity following the signing of the Global Political Agreement resulted, inter alia, in the stabilisation of our national economy, reduction in political polarisation, and the fostering of efforts aimed at resolving the … read more »
Factbox on African Nations Cup finalists Ethiopia ahead of this year’s tournament in South Africa from Jan. 19 to Feb. 10: Previous appearances in African Nations Cup finals: 9 Best performances: Winners in 1962; Runners-up in 1957 FIFA world ranking … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Adane Girma, africa cup nations, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, ethiopian news, IndepthAfrica, South Africa, World cup, Yemen, Yussuf Saleh
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Somalia has better Internet and mobile services than Ethiopia by Dula Abdu Eric Schmidt, Google Chairman’s travel to North Korea to prod the regime about the importance of Internet access and technology is commendable; however Ethiopia, a U.S. ally has … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian government, ethiopian news, Gibe River, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Telecommunication Union, Meles Zenawi, North Korea
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By Ben Rawlence ‘Never again!’ blared Kenya’s radio stations in the heady days of 2008, when the blood of the victims of the post-election violence was fresh on the streets and politicians scrambled to negotiate the coalition agreement. One of … read more »
Posted in Article, Kenya, Nigeria
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Tagged Baragoi, Coast Province, IndepthAfrica, Isiolo, Kenya, kenya news, kenyan news, Moyale, Nairobi, Nakuru, Tana River
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Central African Republic’s government and rebels have agreed to a temporary ceasefire deal, two rebel sources with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Thursday. One of the sources, present at the negotiations in Gabon’s capital Libreville, said Central African … read more »
Having fled violence in their home regions, Somali women remain at risk from sexual predators while in temporary homes. Many homes in informal IDP encampments are not secure in any meaningful way [Laila Ali/Al Jazeera] By: Laila Ali Aljazeera.Com Mogadishu, … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Aljazeera, IDP, IndepthAfrica, Laila Ali, Mogadishu, Nansen Refugee Award, somali news, Somalia, Somalia News, Twitter
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If “official lawlessness is denied and goes unpunished”, Nigeria will not gain the stability it so badly needs. Crimes of Boko Haram can never be a justification for a country’s “security forces to kill people with impunity” [AFP] It has … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Amnesty International, bokoharam, GoodluckJonathan, indepthafrica nigeria news, new year, Nigeria, Nigerian news, Salil Shetty, Task force, United Nations Millennium Campaign
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