- Nigeria: The Achebe I knew
- Address by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Dlamini Zuma
- Eritrea: The Hard Reality Mr Yemane Gebreab cannot cover-up
- Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda
- Obama - coming to Africa
- Nigeria: Mujaheed Adebolaja, Nigerian Suspect in London Terrorist Attack
- Eritrea still collecting money in Canada for military regime: Documents
- Is the African Union equipped to serve Africa's people for another 50 years?
- Africa at 50: Redefining African Solidarity
- Which Way Ethiopia: Revolution, Civil War, or National Reconciliation?
- Eritrea: little to smile about, 20 years from freedom
- Africa: The Birth of the OAU
- Woman Seeks Asylum: King of Swaziland want to make me his 14th virgin bride
- Ethiopia: Off Political Taboos and Woos
- Chinua Achebe as Metaphor
- Israel and the Arab Gulf States: An Undeclared Alliance
- The United Nations’ Hezbollah Protection Force
- Sustain Gains. Invest in Malaria. Save Three Million Children's Lives in the Next 1000 Days
- World Malaria Day: highlighting awareness of a preventable disease that still kills thousands
- Excusing Jihad In Boston
- Lessons from Boston and Chechnya
- Analysis: How do you solve a problem like Apartheid?
- Somalia: Frail Leadership, Federalism Frenzy, and the Fragile Peace
- Factors of Change and Transformation in Ethiopia
- How the West is seeking to usurp Africa’s struggle for freedom and democracy
- Ethiopia: A Critical Appraisal of the Diaspora Organized Groups Opposed to the Regime in Ethiopia
Category Archives: Documents
Statement by EU President after meeting with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn
Press point/Brussels 18 April 2013 Good morning ladies and gentleman, It is a great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn on his first official visit to Europe. I also know this is the first official visit that he pays … read more
Statement of EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on Sierra Leone presidential elections
Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, made the following statement today: “Following the announcement by the National Election Commission (NEC) of the results of the presidential elections held on 17 November 2012, … read more
Somalia’s Constitutional Decomposition
By Jamal Ali The prelude for a final battle to reverse the course, and alter the current Somali Federal Government structure sets its collision route against the federal constitution. If it prudently succeeds, it will overturn the inherited progress of … read more
Posted in Analysis, Documents, Somali
Tagged European Union, Islamic Courts Union, Mogadishu, Somalia, United States
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Transcript: Jacob Zuma’s tribute to Thabo Mbeki
ANC President Jacob Zuma, The President Thabo Mbeki Centenary Lecture, Aliwal North, Eastern Cape November 9 2012 Theme: Let a hundred flowers bloom The National Chairperson, Secretary General and all ANC officials, Provincial Chairperson of the ANC, Comrade Phumulo Masualle; … read more
Thabo Mbeki Speech at the Zimbabwe Diamond Conference
Address by former South African President Thabo Mbeki at the Zimbabwe Diamond Conference, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: November 12, 2012: Director of Ceremonies, Our host, Minister Obert Mpofu, Honourable Ministers from Zimbabwe and our region, Leaders of the Kimberley Process, Your … read more
After Meles: Implications for Ethiopia’s Development
Handino, M., Lind, J. and Mesfin, B. IDS Rapid Response BriefingThe death of Meles Zenawi in August 2012 has raised a number of questions about Ethiopia’s political stability and development trajectory. Meles built up a complex web of relationships that … read more
Rwanda: President Paul Kagame’s Speech at the Oxford-Cambridge Club of Nigeria
document President Paul Kagame ended a two- day tour of Nigeria with a speech as the guest speaker at the annual Spring Lecture held by the Oxbridge Club. The Oxbridge Club is a grouping of alumni of Oxford and Cambridge … read more
Meles’s Development Paradigm and Its Impacts on Economic Transformation in Ethiopia
“We are making progress on the economic front though not necessarily according to the standard orthodox prescription, so some people think there must be something wrong…”Late Prime Minster Meles Zenawi 1. Introduction n August 20, 2012, Ethiopia lost its brave … read more
Are Nigerian Banks Committing Crimes Against Humanity?
by Ahmed ‘Alatenumo’ Sule and Three Anonymous Bankers “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” Article 1 … read more
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2012 Article IV Consultation with Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, October 2, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On September 12, 2012, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Ethiopia.1 Background Ethiopia’s macroeconomic performance in 2011/12 has been mixed. Strong, … read more
U.S. Secretary of State address on Guinea National Day
WASHINGTON, October 2, 2012 Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 1, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of … read more
Open Letter to the new Ethiopia’s PM Hailemariam Desalegn
“Meaningful Reforms, Reconciliation and the Restoration of Justice” SMNE Urges New Prime Minister to Take Bold Steps That Will Lead the Country to a New Ethiopia September 26, 2012 His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of … read more
Nigeria: Letter to Secretary Clinton On Her Forthcoming Trip to Nigeria
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State United States Department of State Dear Secretary Clinton, In light of your forthcoming trip to Nigeria, we would like to bring to your attention some of our recent research findings and recommendations … read more
Posted in Documents, Hottest News, Letters & Interviews, News, Nigeria, West Africa
Tagged afria travel, Africa news, bokoharam, East Africa, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Goodluck Jonathan, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, map africa, map of africa, Mohammed Yusuf, news, news in africa, Nigeria, North Africa, South Africa, travel to africa, United States, West Africa
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Extract of the speech delivered by S.Africa Helen Zille at the National Social Cohesion Summit
I am pleased to be addressing the National Social Cohesion Summit, the theme of which is ‘creating a caring and proud society’, because I believe that we need more care and compassion in our society. And we need to take … read more
Posted in Article, Documents, News, South Africa, Southern Africa
Tagged afria travel, Africa news, africa news today, African National Congress, African news, BBC Africa, bbc africa news, East Africa, Helen Zille, Indepth Africa Magazine, india south africa, latest africa news, map africa, map of africa, news, news 24, news in africa, North Africa, Social cohesion, Social exclusion, South Africa, south african news, travel to africa, United States, West Africa, western cape
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Key Documents of the 2nd Istanbul International Conference on SomaliaIstanbul, Turkey, 31 May – 01 June 2012
Key Documents of the 2nd Istanbul International Conference on Somalia Istanbul, Turkey, 31 May – 01 June 2012 I. Statement by the Chairperson of the AU Commission Excellency Rt. Hon. Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, Excellency Sheikh … read more
Canada-Morocco / Baird Welcomes Moroccan Counterpart
OTTAWA, Canada, June 4, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today met with Saad Dine El Otmani, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, to discuss Canada-Morocco relations and recent developments in the Middle East and … read more
Posted in Documents, Press Releases
Tagged Canada, Foreign minister, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Baird, Mali, Mena, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Morocco
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We must recognise that racism exists – Lindiwe Mazibuko
DA parliamentary leader says only reconciliation and redress will free us from fear and angst Recognising that racism exists is first step to realising reconciliation Note to editors: This is an extract of the speech that will be delivered today … read more
Posted in Article, Documents, News, South Africa, Southern Africa
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Special Court for Sierra Leone / Morris Anyah Named Lead Defence Counsel for Taylor Appeal
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, May 4, 2012– The Principal Defender has appointed Morris Anyah, an experienced international appeals lawyer, as Assigned Appeals Counsel to conduct the appeal of convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor. Mr. Anyah has served as co-counsel on … read more
Posted in Documents, News, Nigeria, West Africa
Tagged afria travel, Africa news, Charles Taylor, East Africa, Freetown, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, International Criminal Court, International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, map africa, map of africa, news, news in africa, North Africa, President of Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Special Court for Sierra Leone, travel to africa, United States, West Africa
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Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government
DAKAR, Sénégal, May 4, 2012/ FINAL COMMUNIQUE 1. An Extraordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government was held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, on 3 May 2012 under the chairmanship of H.E. Alassane Ouattara, President … read more
Posted in Documents, Press Releases
Tagged afria travel, Africa news, African Union, Dakar, East Africa, Economic Community of West African States, European Union, Guinea-Bissau, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, Mali, map africa, map of africa, news, news in africa, North Africa, Raimundo Pereira, Senegal, South Africa, travel to africa, West Africa
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U.S. Secretary’s Remarks: Attack on Church Services at Bayero University in Kano, Nigeria
Washington, DC May 1, 2012 The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on innocent civilians in Nigeria, including yesterday’s disgraceful assault during church services at Bayero University in Kano. We are concerned about attacks on churches, news media, and … read more
Posted in Documents, News, Nigeria, Press Releases, West Africa
Tagged afria travel, Africa news, africa news today, African news, Bayero University, Bayero University Kano, BBC Africa, bbc africa news, bokoharam, Christian, church service, East Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, Kano, latest africa news, map africa, map of africa, news, news 24, news in africa, Nigeria, North Africa, South Africa, south african news, travel to africa, United States, West Africa
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Statement attributable to the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr. Ali Al-Za’tari
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr Ali Al-Za’tari, has expressed concern about the plight of South Sudanese people stranded at the Kosti way station amid reports that they and all international organizations working there will have … read more
Posted in Documents, Press Releases, United Nation (UN)
Tagged afria travel, Africa news, africa news today, African news, BBC Africa, bbc africa news, East Africa, Government, Heglig, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, Kosti, Kosti Sudan, latest africa news, map africa, map of africa, news, news 24, news in africa, North Africa, South Africa, south african news, South Sudan, Sudan, travel to africa, United Nation, West Africa, White Nile
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ECOWAS Sactions Guinea Bissau after failed talks
ECOWAS has imposed diplomatic, economic and financial sanctions on Guinea Bissau after talks in Banjul on 29th April 2012 between Foreign Ministers of the regional Contact Group and Guinea Bissau’s political stakeholders failed to reach an arrangement to return the … read more
Posted in Documents, Guinea-Bissau, Press Releases, West Africa
Tagged afria travel, Africa news, africa news today, African news, Banjul, BBC Africa, bbc africa news, Contact Group, East Africa, Economic Community of West African States, Gambia, Goodluck Jonathan, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, latest africa news, map africa, map of africa, National Transitional Council, news, news 24, news in africa, North Africa, South Africa, south african news, travel to africa, West Africa
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An Open letter to Boko Haram by Northern Summit group
“”I humbly wish to communicate the views of the majority of the citizen. The entire people of Northern Nigeria are crying for mercy and pleading with you. In my position being a Muslim, I must confess that we are totally … read more
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United Nations/The Secretary-General’ message on World Malaria day
Last year on World Malaria Day, we mourned the fact that one child died every 45 seconds from this disease. This year, we have managed to slow the clock. It remains a monumental tragedy that one child dies every minute … read more
United Nations in South Africa to commemorate International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
The United Nations Information Centre in South Africa is partnering with the District Six Museum in Cape Town to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The event will take place … read more
Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission to Malawi
n IMF staff team, led by Mr. Tsidi Tsikata, concluded a two-week visit to Malawi today to conduct discussions for the 2012 Article IV consultation.1 The mission paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Bingu wa Mutharika, and held … read more
ECOWAS Observation Mission returns to Senegal for run-off presidential election
ABUJA, Nigeria, March 21, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The ECOWAS Observation Mission to the 25th March 2012 second round presidential elections in Senegal arrives the country on 20th March 2012. Former Togolese Prime Minister, His Excellency Koffi Sama, who … read more
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