Daily Archives: January 17, 2013
By Paula Reed Ward A Franklin Park couple accused of abusing their two adopted children from Ethiopia has waived their preliminary hearing, which was scheduled for Friday in Leetsdale. Douglas and Kristen Barbour are charged with starving a 6-year-old boy … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, assault, Ethiopia, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, march, Ogaden, Pennsylvania, Politics of Ethiopia
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By Seyoum Tesfaye My opinion The Eritrean regime is an expert in smoke and mirrors art. It is a shameless regime that could dare to market hemotoxic venom as milk fit for children consumption. Leaving the fancy words aside once … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Eritrea, Eritrea news, eritrean news, Eritreans, Ethiopia, IndepthAfrica, Isaias, Isaias Afewerki, People's Front for Democracy and Justice, Russia, United States
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For whom, for what, against whom? Jean-Paul Kimonyo The sequence of events makes the immediate causes prompting the M23 rebellion quite clear. It all really started in February 2012 with the flawed attempt by some Western countries to have Bosco … read more »
Posted in Article, Congo, East Africa, Rwanda
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Tagged Bosco Ntaganda, Congo, Congolese, Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, FDLR, IndepthAfrica, Military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, National Congress for the Defence of the People, Rwanda
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Zimbabwean Vice-President John Nkomo died on Thursday after treatment for cancer in South Africa, President Robert Mugabe said, removing a potential successor to the ageing leader who has his own health problems. Nkomo, 78, was nominated for the joint number … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica news, John Nkomo, Joice Mujuru, Robert Mugabe, South Africa, Vice President of the United States, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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Julian Finney/Getty Images The Africa Cup of Nations 2013 gets underway in South Africa on Saturday, with Ghana one of the biggest favourites for success even though they have not won the competition since 1982. There was plenty of speculation … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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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, 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, Asamoah Gyan, Ghana, Ghana national football team, John Paintsil, Kwadwo Asamoah, Michael Essien, Premier League, Richmond Boakye, Team Ghana - Key Players to Watch
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Lori Pottinger Editor of World Rivers Review and Africa Campaigner The destruction of the Aral Sea in Central Asia has been called the world’s worst environmental disaster. It’s not something we should be repeating, especially in a time of growing … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Aral Sea, China Development Bank, Ethiopia, Ethiopia Water Crisis, Ethiopia Water Grabs, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Gibe Ill Dam Ethiopia, green-news, Indepth Africa Magazine, Kenya, Lake Turkana, Lake Turkana Dam, Lake Turkana Ethiopia, Omo River Basin Ethiopia, Omo River Basin Land Grab, World Bank, World Heritage Site
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Preparations for elections in Kenya turn into high gear today as the parties in the three major coalitions nominate their candidates. Kenya’s 2013 Elections, the latest report from the International Crisis Group, examines the run-up to the 4 March 2013 … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Kenya
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Election, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Criminal Court, International Crisis Group, Kenya, Kenyan, March 2013
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President Barack Obama’s Kenyan half brother has launched his own political career by announcing his intention to run for a Kenyan county gubernatorial seat in the upcoming March 4 elections. Malik Obama, 54, who shares a father with the US … read more »
Ethiopia hold the dubious record of being runners-up in the Africa Cup of Nations without winning a game or even scoring a goal. That came at the inaugural tournament, held in 1957, after the Confederation of African Football was established … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Soccer, Sports, Zambia
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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, Adane Girma, 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, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian, ethiopian latest news, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia
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Former Nigerian stars have admitted that the Super Eagles will face a tough challenge at the South Africa 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as the team aim at winning the tournament for the third time. The ex-internationals advised the Super … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, 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 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, Eagles, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian, ethiopian latest news, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Etim Esin, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Nigeria, Zambia
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Ask any average person on the street if they’re aware that a continental football showpiece is about to kick off in South Africa in just a few days, and chances are at least a few of them will raise their … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Tunisia
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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 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, Benni McCarthy, Côte d'Ivoire, Didier Drogba, South Africa, Sulley Muntari, Zambia
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Kenyan voters will today nominate people for political positions including those of MPs, governors and senators. This comes ahead of elections in March. Security has been heightened across the country ahead of the nominations, especially in areas that have been … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Kenya
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Tagged Civil Society, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, Inspector-General of Police, Kenya, member of parliament, Mwai Kibaki, Nairobi, polling place, Raila Odinga
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By Paul D. Shinkman,usnews A State Dept. official says efforts in a former terrorist haven should be a model for action in Africa French soldiers prepare material to be loaded into a British army Boeing C-17 cargo aircraft arriving from … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Mali, Somali, West Africa
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, Al-Shabaab, Black Hawk Down, Economic Community of West African States, IndepthAfrica, Johnnie Carson, Mali, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Somalia
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By: Mubarak Keder Authoritarian rule, in contrast to its counterpart democracy, takes various forms. The most common ones are being: personal, military, one-party and electoral authoritarianism. Among these, electoral authoritarianism stands out as rather complicated and tricky in that, it … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Democracy, EPRDF, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian, ethiopian latest news, ethiopian news, Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front
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By Ewnetu Tessema There is probably no reporter in VOA Amharic service’s history, save Mimi Sibhatu, whose dubious and deliberately manipulative reporting skills have raised eyebrows and controversies as much as those of Henok Semaegzer Fente. Some of Ethiopia’s well-known … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Abebe Gellaw, Addis Ababa University, ESAT, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian, ethiopian latest news, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Federal Bureau of Investigation, IndepthAfrica, International Crisis Group, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, United States
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Chelsea winger Victor Moses, who fled to England after his parents were killed in sectarian riots, hopes to crown his debut at the Africa Cup of Nations by helping Nigeria win the trophy. Moses has come a long way since … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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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, 2013 Nations Cup, 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, Chelsea FC, Kaduna, Moses, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Premier League, Victor Moses
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The recent “carrot and stick” approach recommended by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to the solution of the Boko Haram insurgency should be taken seriously by President Goodluck Jonathan. Till date, among all our past leaders, Obasanjo has continuously shown concern, … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged bokoharam, GoodluckJonathan, Human Rights Watch, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica ghana news, Jonathan, Kaduna, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Obasanjo, Olusegun Obasanjo
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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and the Building and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Bawusa) on Wednesday seemed to disagree on whether the farm strikes that have rocked the Western Cape in recent days should be … read more »
A senior U.S. diplomat says the United States is officially recognizing the government in Somalia, opening formal diplomatic relations for the first time since militants shot down two U.S. military helicopters in Mogadishu in 1993. Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Somali
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Tagged African Union, Al-Shabaab, Hillary Rodham Clinton, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica ghana news, Johnnie Carson, Mogadishu, Politics of Somalia, Somalia, United States
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By Steven Wöndu A report by New Times of January 14th that the government of Central Equatoria plans to construct roads and distribute seeds and fertilizers breathed fresh air into my ears. Last year I published a complaint that the … read more »
Posted in East Africa, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Central Equatoria, Clement Wani Konga, IndepthAfrica, John Garang, Juba, National government, Paul Lodu Bureng, SouthSudan, Sudan
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The illegal practice of ‘oil bunkering’ diverts a fifth of Nigeria’s oil output to makeshift refineries, where workers labour ankle deep in crude, surrounded by dead mangroves and blackened rivers. For most, it’s the only job they can find.
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Bayelsa State, Fuel oil, GoodluckJonathan, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Niger Delta, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria's oil thieves, Nigerian news, Petroleum, Reuters
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by Olusegun Adeniyi Scores of pipelines vandals lost their lives at the weekend at Arepo Village in Ogun State, following an explosion which occurred as they struggled to siphon fuel. According to media reports, it all started with an argument … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Atlas Cove, IndepthAfrica, Kogi State, Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Nigerian news, NNPC, Ogun State, Port Harcourt
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ADDIS ABABA — The Ethiopian foreign ministry announced Wednesday that Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn is to take over as chairman of the African Union (AU) from President Yayi Boni of Benin this month — which has raised questions of breached … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, African Union, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian, ethiopian latest news, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Hailemariam Desalegne, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Organisation of African Unity, South Sudan
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- I am used to writing the hectic life in the capital Addis Ababa. In fact, as a person born and raised in Addis Ababa, I have mostly thought Ethiopia is pretty much its capital. I thought Addis has all … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis, Addis Ababa, Dabat, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian, ethiopian latest news, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Government, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Sudan
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press release In the presence of the Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to the African Union (AU), Amb.Gary Quince, and the AU Commissioner Jean-Pierre Ezin, the second set of research grants resulting from the AU’s 2nd call for … read more »
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