Daily Archives: February 1, 2013

West Brom sent Odemwingie home from training

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Peter Odemwingie was sent home from training on Friday as West Bromwich Albion look to limit the damage caused by his transfer deadline day embarrassment. The Nigeria international reported with the rest of the squad at the club’s training headquarters … read more »

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Egypt: Protester Killed Amid Fresh Clashes

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Police fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters in Cairo during violent demonstrations about the country’s leadership.   Protesters throwing stones at security forces in Cairo One person has been killed and dozens injured during clashes between police and … read more »

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Captured Mali Jihadists say military tortured them

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Three suspected Jihadists who were arrested in the liberation of Timbuktu have said they were tortured by Malian soldiers who used a method similar to waterboarding. There are also reports of child soldiers being used by the Malian army. ­The … read more »

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Eritrean migrants in Paris rally in support of compatriots

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By BEN HARTMAN, jpost Around 150 migrants gather outside embassy in Ramat Gan in solidarity with political prisoners, army officers in Eritrea. Around 150 Eritrean asylum seekers protested outside the Eritrean embassy in Ramat Gan on Friday morning, in a … read more »

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San Diego Ethiopian Community Center Reaches the Masses

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

San Diego serves as home to one of the largest African refugee populations in the country, and is composed of a rich mixture of Africans who bring knowledge and culture from a vast continent. The Ethiopian Community Service Center, located … read more »

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Ethiopian journalist held for coverage of Muslim protests

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Authorities have cracked down on reporters and news outlets that covered last year’s demonstrations by Muslims, seen here. (AFP/Jenny Vaughan) Nairobi, February 1, 2013–Ethiopian security forces have detained for two weeks without charge the editor of a newsmagazine and accused … read more »

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$620,000 Bribe Scam: Nigeria Court Remands Farouk, Emenalo In Prison

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The former chairman of the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on the oil subsidy regime, Mr. Farouk Lawan, has been remanded in prison for one week by an Abuja High Court for allegedly demanding and obtaining bribe. Mr. Lawan and … read more »

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Forget 2014 World Cup, Ethiopia Tells Bafana Bafana

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia has sent a very stern warning to the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to forget the thought of featuring at the World Cup 2014 which will be hosted by Brazil. These were the words of the Ethiopian Captain; Gebreyes … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Goodbye to the vibrant Ethiopian fans – and their beautiful women

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Goal.com By Lolade Adewuyi, In Rustenburg [Goal.com] The supporters of the Walyas Antelopes have been the most colourful addition to the Afcon in 31 years. Losing them in the first round takes away some shine from the tournament They came … read more »

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Nigeria: Justice for John Versus The Bar and the Bench

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

BY Justine John DYIKUK A cursory look at the massive outrage that greeted the country following the judgement to wit ‘two (2) years imprisonment or an option of $1500 fine’ (the equivalent of N750,000) delivered by Justice Talba Abubakar on … read more »

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Reverse the exodus from Eritrea

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Last week, soldiers in one of Africa’s most closed and repressive nations — Eritrea — occupied the country’s Ministry of Information and issued demands. The pattern was a familiar one. News spread quickly that a coup was underway. But feisty … read more »

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Ending ‘Doormat Politics’ In Somalia

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

“More than ever, foreign policy is economic policy. The world is competing for resources and global markets.” John Kerry By Abukar Arman Considering the positive trend of the past eighteen months, Somalia is en route to recovery, and, in due … read more »

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Zimbabwe: It’s time for Robert Mugabe to retire

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Zimbabwe is broke after defaulting on its debt obligations and effectively cutting off its access to new capital. Note the word here is ‘broke’ as opposed to ‘bankrupt’, which is used in reference to companies that have to sell their … read more »

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De-risking Africa`s Emerging Economy

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Since the onset of the global financial crisis in the third quarter of 2007, emerging markets gained more prominence as they drove economic growth. Investors took an interest in emerging markets, which offered attractive investment opportunities relative to America and … read more »

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Nigeria: Bombshell from El-Rufai

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Olusegun Adeniyi I may not know all the issues in my book on the Yar’Adua years that rankled President Olusegun Obasanjo after reading it but I at least know one because he voiced it openly in the presence of … read more »

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Ethiopia: Merits of the recent mutiny in Eritrea

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Robele Ababya, This writing is prompted by: (i) the recent Mutiny in Eritrea in so far as its merits of orderly change of regime in Eritrea and the ensuing better relations with Ethiopia are concerned; and (ii) the warming … read more »

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Biggest Talking Points from El Clasico Draw

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Real Madrid and Barcelona dazzled fans with a brilliant display of football in El Clasico Wednesday night in a match which finished in a 1-1 draw. The intensity of the encounter as well as the numerous incredible plays that occurred … read more »

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Peter Odemwingie and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad transfer deadline day – Video

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Drawn like a moth to the giant neon pound sign that floats above Loftus Road, smiling West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie turned up at QPR’s door three and a half hours before the January transfer window shut. The problem here … read more »

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Zimbabwe: A Diamond Heist of Epic Proportions

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Paula Froelich After years of trying to understand how Zimbabwe works, we finally have the answer: it’s a diamond heist. And just like any good heist movie, there is a lot of misdirection. Just yesterday the government announced it … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ghana v Cape Verde Preview

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ghana – Cape Verde Preview: Black Stars and Blue Sharks set to battle for semi-finals first slot Fireworks expected in this west Africa derby as both sides race to pick the first semi-final place in the 2013 Afcon. Ghana face … read more »

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AFCON 2013: South Africa gets behind Bafana

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Bafana Bafana will have the support of the nation behind them when they play one of their biggest matches in recent history — the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals against Mali in Durban on Saturday. Gordon Igesund’s men, playing in … read more »

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South Africa elect to bat in first Test against Pakistan

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa skipper Graeme Smith, making his 100th appearance as captain, won the toss and elected to bat in the first test against Pakistan at the Wanderers on Friday. The Proteas have kept the same side that was successful … read more »

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Israel Threatened by Syria and Iran

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The presumed Israeli airstrike within Syrian territory on Wednesday has elicited threats of retaliation from both Syria and Iran. Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdul-Karim Ali, quoted at al-Ahd, a Hezbollah-run news website, contended that his nation could make “a surprise decision to respond … read more »

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Ethiopian telecoms sector amongst most corrupt in country

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Gabriella Mullagin, Humanipo The telecommunications sector in Ethiopia is one of the most prone to corruption, according to a much-anticipated World Bank report which shines light on the role of state-run operator Ethio-Telecom. According to the “Diagnosing Corruption in … read more »

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Culture of violence keeps Zimbabwe on the edge

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Richard Chidza HARARE – With the country’s political protagonists readying themselves for arguably the biggest elections since the 1980 independence polls, the generality of citizens are on the edge. The spectre of violence still looms large given the bloodshed … read more »

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Why did Israel attack Syria now, and why did the Syrians admit it?

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Amos Harel, haaretz The alleged Israeli attack came one day after an Iranian announcement that Tehran will view any attack on Syrian territory as an attack against Iran itself. Two days before the night when Israeli planes attacked a … read more »

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Ethiopia: Is international community ready to accommodate another shadow terrorist group?

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Eske Netsanet “DEATH THREAT TO ABEBE GELLAW IS DEATH THREAT TO ALL OF US WHO FLED OUR COUNTRY BECAUSE OF THIS MURDORERS GROUP. WE HAVE NO PLACE TO RUN TO. THE ONLY THING LEFT FOR US IS, TO CHASE … read more »

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Eritrea: To coup, or not to coup?

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Eritrea (MNN) ― The buzz word people are using to describe Eritrea’s events over the last 48 hours is “coup,” but do the signs match an actual coup d’état? By the government’s admission, it was a takeover effort, however small, … read more »

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