Author Archives: Bimbo
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January 11, 2011 by Bimbo
Nearly three years on, the torched hut remains without a roof while the walls are crumbling as Karimba has not received any compensation or assistance to rebuild. Talk that Zimbabwe could hold another election this year to vote a successor … read more »
Posted in Conflict/Tragedy, Election, Indepth Africa Magazine, Photo Gallery, Zimbabwe
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Tagged 2008 political violence, Civil society organisations, Grace Samunda, Indepth Africa, Karimba, Midlands, Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe, NGO, ZANU PF party, ZESN, Zimbabwe
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January 11, 2011 by Bimbo
The latest clashes took place in the neighbourhood of Abobo in Abidjan At least two people have been killed in clashes between supporters of presidential rivals in Ivory Coast. The bodies of two civilians with gunshot wounds were seen in … read more »
Posted in Conflict/Tragedy, Cote d'Ivoire, Election, Indepth Africa Magazine, News
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Tagged 000 people, 200 deaths, 25, 600 refugees, Abidjan, Abobo, Alassane Ouattara, Associated Press news, Indepth Africa, Kenyan Prime Minister, Liberia, President Laurent Gbagbo, two civilians, UN High Commissioner, UN peacekeepers
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January 11, 2011 by Bimbo
Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Ivory Coast’s ambassador to the UN says a unity government could be possible if incumbent Laurent Gbagbo drops his claim to the presidency. Youssoufou Bamba told the BBC that Alassane Ouattara … read more »
January 10, 2011 by Bimbo
The international community is unanimous in its acceptance of Alassane Ouattara as the winner of the November elections. Mr Gbagbo’s access to funds has been blocked and in an attempt to further isolate him financially the United States has banned … read more »
January 10, 2011 by Bimbo
Embattled Ivory Coast incumbent president, Laurent Gbagbo, this week dispatched a special envoy to Harare to seek support from tough-going President Robert Mugabe in his battle to retain power after a disputed November 28 election. Time LIVE reported analysts immediately … read more »
Posted in Cote d'Ivoire, Election, Indepth Africa Magazine, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Abidjan hotel, acting Vice President, African Union (AU), Alassane Ouattara, AU, cocoa-producing country, December 2010, former International Monetary Fund, George Charamba, incumbent president, Indepth Africa, International community, Ivorian ambassador, Ivory Coast, January 2011, June 2008 election, Laurent Gbagbo, Ministry of Information, Munhumutapa offices, November 28 election, President Robert Mugabe, presidential run-off, Pretoria offices, SADC, South Africa Zoge Abie, UN, United Nations, West African country, Zimbabwean leader
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January 10, 2011 by Bimbo
President Atta Mills’ statement is in stark contrast to the stand taken by Ecowas. West Africa’s regional group has threatened to use “legitimate force” if the incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo refuses to transfer power to the internationally recognised president, Alassane … read more »
December 8, 2010 by Bimbo
The prospect of higher U.S. deficits forced bond yields near six-month highs and boosted the dollar’s appeal. European equities .FTEU3 turned positive as investors shifted their attention from euro zone debt worries to focus on the prospects for further recovery, … read more »
Posted in America, Economy, Global Issues
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Tagged 10-year Treasuries, A Fiscal Boost, European Equities, Europeans Debt Overhang, German government Bonds, Indepth Africa, Prospect of Higher U.S, The Benchmark Nikkei, The Dollar Strength, U.S. Crude Oil, U.S. Treasury Prices
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December 8, 2010 by Bimbo
An index of the Nigeria’s 30 biggest companies is poised to rise by a further 18 percent, citing “attractive” valuations, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc said. The Bloomberg NSE 30 Index, which has increased almost 19 percent in dollar terms and … read more »
Posted in Economy, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged 19 percent in dollar, 20 percent in local-currency, 30 biggest companies rise by 18 percent, Equity Market, Growth in Nigeria, Indepth Africa, Nigeria Stock Exchange, Nigeria’s All-Share index, NSE 30 Index, Stanbic Estimates, the emerging-market, The Nigerian Economy Rank
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December 8, 2010 by Bimbo
Obama found himself in an unusual position a day after sealing a major tax-cut agreement — praised by Republican opponents and denounced by liberal Democrats who felt he violated a pledge that helped get him elected in 2008. Liberals accused … read more »
December 8, 2010 by Bimbo
Nargis Fakhri is a half Czech and half Pakistani model, who will debut as an actress in Imtiaz Ali’s next, ‘Rockstar’. The unit is currently shooting in Prague. Rumor has it that Fakhri is the same girl with whom Ranbir … read more »
December 7, 2010 by Bimbo
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Clashes between rival clans in central Somalia have killed at least 20 people, residents said Tuesday. Liban Abdi said he had seen the bodies of at least 20 people killed in fighting in the central Mudug region. … read more »
Posted in Conflict/Tragedy, East Africa, News, Somali
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Tagged 20 dead in somali figthing, Africa news, African Union, Clan fighting, Indepth Africa, Islamism, Mogadishu, Peacekeeping, Somali people, Somalia, Somalia News, tragedy
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