Daily Archives: January 31, 2013

Cricket: South Africa face the unknown against Pakistan

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – The description of Pakistan doesn’t change. Their Test record in the last two years may point to consistency, but they remain, even according to one of their senior players, an unpredictable side. They’re also an unusual side. Their … read more »

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David Beckham joins Paris St-Germain and will play for free

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

David Beckham has joined French Ligue 1 side Paris St-Germain and announced he will be playing for free. The ex-England midfielder, 37, signed a five-month deal and will donate his salary – of at least £1m – to charity. “I’m … read more »

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Mali, war after war

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

PAUL ROGERS The combination of western advance and rebel retreat in northern Mali echoes the initial phase of the anti-Taliban campaign in Afghanistan. Britain’s upgraded military commitment makes the parallel even more acute. France’s military operation to take control of … read more »

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Tearing Egypt apart

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Mariz Tadros The eruption of protests, violence and civil disobedience in Egypt this month is a replay of the scene in 2011 before the status quo was ruptured, but the current regime’s attacks on women and religious minorities in order … read more »

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Tackling Ethiopia’s maternal deaths

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

ADDIS ABABA, (IRIN) – Ethiopia has made progress in lowering maternal mortality rates, but a weak health system means many women are still succumbing to preventable complications before, during and after childbirth. Each year, an estimated 25,000 women die of … read more »

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How true is it that Israel deceitfully gave Ethiopian Jews birth control injections?

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

When it was reported earlier this week that Israeli officials had been giving birth control to arriving Ethiopian Jews “without their consent”, the international media had a field day. Twitter lapped it up, too. Here was hard evidence, observers said, … read more »

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Ethiopia and Botswana Sign Bilateral Agreement

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia and Botswana have signed a bilateral agreement designed to enhance the air transport sector. The agreements were a part of bilateral discussion headed by Phandu Skelemani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Botswana and Dr. Tewdros Adhanom, … read more »

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Ethiopia, Somalia to Form Joint Ministerial Commission

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Somali Foreign Affairs Minister Fowsiyo Yusuf Haji Aadan agreed to set up a joint ministerial commission, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Tuesday (January 29th). “The signing of this agreement here today will … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ivory Coast ready to ramp up intensity for Nigeria clash

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Agnieszka Flak, Reuters – Ivory Coast are treating their African Cup of Nations quarter-final against fellow heavyweights Nigeria like a title match as the tournament favourites bid to end a decade of disappointment. The West African giants set up Sunday’s … read more »

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How Washington helped foster the Islamist uprising in Mali

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Jeremy Keenan On 12 October 2012, the UN Security Council voted unanimously in favour of a French-drafted resolution asking Mali’s government to draw up plans for a military mission to re-establish control over the northern part of Mali, an area … read more »

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Nigeria: My day in Talba’s court; The Judge that set free convicted pension fund loooter

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Okoi Ofem Obono Obla Today I fortuitously  appeared before Honourable Justice Abubukar Talba presiding over in Court No. 13 of the High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.  Honourable Justice Talba is in the midst of … read more »

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Balotelli “the bad boy” completes move to Milan from Manchester City

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Mario Balotelli’s turbulent Manchester City career is over after the club confirmed the controversial striker has completed his move to Milan. Balotelli, who passed a medical on Thursday morning, joined City in 2010, making 80 appearances and scoring 30 goals. … read more »

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Nigeria: CNPP Gives FG Seven-Day Ultimatum to Challenge Ezekwesili in Public Debate

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Ben Ezeamalu,Premium Times (Abuja) The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP, has issued the Nigerian government a seven-day ultimatum to engage former World Bank Vice President, Oby Ezekwesili, in a public debate. The group, on Wednesday, urged the federal … read more »

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Nigeria: El-Rufai’s Re-Tweet Reckless – CAN

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Former Minister of the FCT, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday described former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasir el-Rufai’s re-tweet on Jesus Christ as reckless. El-Rufai allegedly made a blasphemous re-tweet ealier in … read more »

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South African commuter train crash injures 300

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Two passenger trains packed with school kids and rush-hour commuters collided near the South Africa capital Pretoria on Thursday, injuring up to 300 people, medics said. The accident took place before 8am when a commuter train heading from the suburbs … read more »

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Gay Rights: All Out Urges Cameroon to Repeal Anti-gay Laws, Release Prisoners

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A press release sent from my friend Joe Mirabella at All Out: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2013 Cameroonian President Paul Biya said in Paris on Wednesday that minds in the country are evolving on the subject of gay people. … read more »

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Ethiopia leaves a mark in return to African Cup

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

TALES AZZONI AP Sports RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — It was a wild return to the African Cup of Nations for Ethiopia even though it failed to get past the group stage. Two goalkeepers were sent off, the team’s federation … read more »

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A Call for a Marshall plan for South Sudan (2-2)

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By John A. Akec “A pound improvement in governance leads to a tenfold increase in prosperity” – Author’s personal conviction BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION This is the second and final part of the article which I published recently under the same title. … read more »

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Against cash transfers in South Sudan

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Steven Wöndu MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Direct cash transfers from the government to individual citizens or households aims at poverty alleviation and reduction of vulnerability to economic shocks like floods, drought, crop failure, and veterinary diseases. I am an ardent crusader … read more »

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Somalia Moves to Prosecute Woman Who Accused Soldiers of Rape

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Somali government, in a move that has outraged human rights groups, has charged a woman who said she was gang-raped by soldiers with making a false accusation and having “insulted and lowered the dignity of a … read more »

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Abandoned as a baby, woman finds lost mother in Ethiopia

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Andy Hobbs/Federal Way Mirror Lydia Assefa-Dawson shared her story at the Federal Way Kiwanis Club meeting Jan. 30 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. By ANDY HOBBS Federal Way Mirror Editor As a 5-month-old baby, Lydia Assefa-Dawson lost her … read more »

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Competing Nationalisms @ AFCON 2013: the Two Imperial Nationalisms of Ethiopia and the Liberation Nationalism of Oromiyaa

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The last time the Ethiopian empire participated at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) was back in 1982, some eight years after the 1974 Revolution, which had promised the South’s emancipation from national oppression – the South is the region … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ivory Coast remain favourites but upsets still expected

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(Reuters) – Ivory Coast have emerged as clear favourites as the African Nations Cup enters its knockout stages but if past finals are anything to go by, the tournament remains ripe for more surprises. Following 12 days of intense action … read more »

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The Unchecked Rape-Tale of Ethiopian Army

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Amsale Getnet Aberra Let Me Defend Your Honor and Ravish Your Woman: The Unchecked Rape-Tale of Ethiopian Army from Eritrea to Gambella and Dollo-Ado We all have witnessed over the years that the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has … read more »

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Kissing up to Woyane tyranny is bottom feeding and crime against Ethiopians

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

There is no glory being bottom feeder for tyranny except committing crimes against the people and run as fugitives from justice. Ethiopians must show zero tolerance for bottom feeders. Sooner or later every bottom feeder realizes s/he is public enemy … read more »

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