Tag Archives: About Africa

Susan Rice shattered as Africans celebrate her demise

December 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Getahune Bekele A consummate ally of grubby despots, such as the late Ethiopian fuehrer Meles Zenawi, Susan Rice’s political adversaries liken her fall from grace to the fall of the once mighty Babylon, the ancient city of sorcerers, promiscuous … read more »

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Zenawi’s silly daughter spotted enjoying the nightlife of Brussels

July 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Getahune Bekele

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Polygamous husband raped to death by six wives

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

His fame and financial breakthrough pushed him into having up to six wives. His love for sex equally contributed to his patronage of the most beautiful girls in Ugbugbu Owukpa, Ogbadibo Local government area of Benue State in Nigeria where … read more »

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Moving Zimbabwe forwards despite the politics

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

If we are to see sustainable development of the Zimbabwean economy, we need to strengthen the generation of income and wealth within the second economy I have had some rather remarkable responses to my last article dealing with my perspective … read more »

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The paradox of the ‘white African’ – when white is black and white

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

“I move that the House take note that tomorrow (Thursday) I will move a motion to nationalise and prescribe all Marange diamond fields.” The year was 2011; the month was October, slightly over the first week of October. The speaker … read more »

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EU to suspend Zimbabwe sanctions ‘after referendum’

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The European Union is to suspend most sanctions against Zimbabwe once it has held a credible referendum on a new constitution, EU foreign ministers say. This would make an “important milestone” towards holding democratic elections, their statement said. More than … read more »

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SAfrica helps Liberia with elections

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Africa is helping Liberia with its elections, the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) said on Monday. The MDB met a 10-person delegation from Liberia on Monday, during a two-week study tour hosted by the Independent Elections Commission (IEC). The Liberian … read more »

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Malian Militias Unite to ‘Liberate the North’

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Six armed militias in Mali have joined forces and say they will retake the country’s north from Islamist and rebel groups in control of the territory since April. The Patriotic Forces of Resistance [FPR] says it will fight the Islamist … read more »

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Dreams of an Ethiopia in Peace

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Alemayehu G. Mariam President Nelson Mandela turned 94 on July 18, 2012. May he live long with gladness and good health! All who love and revere President Mandela call him Madiba. He is the ultimate symbol of human love, … read more »

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S.Africa: Deputy minister slaps Winnie on Facebook: report

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was not a saint and was wrong to criticise President Jacob Zuma’s polygamous lifestyle, said deputy communications minister Stella Ndabeni, according to a report on Monday. Ndabeni took to social media and slated Madikizela-Mandela’s latest criticism of Zuma’s … read more »

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Nigeria: Explosion kills 10-yr-old in northern

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kano – A bomb blast in restive northern Nigeria killed a 10-year-old boy and wounded 10 others on Sunday, police said, in an area repeatedly targeted by a radical Islamist group. The explosion went off at about 18:30 in Bauchi … read more »

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Zimbabwe constitution draft ‘flawed’

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Harare – A draft constitution just finalised by Zimbabwe lawmakers as part of key reforms ahead of elections is a flawed compromise that will have little effect, analysts warn. The proposed document, which will be subject to a referendum, was … read more »

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Malema ‘moered’ with Moët – SMS

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – Julius Malema was left nursing his wounds after he was reportedly injured at a friend’s wedding earlier this month – by flying bottles of his favourite French bubbly. An SMS was circulated after the wedding. It read, “Malema … read more »

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Disgraced former S.Africa Cop Chief Jackie Selebi not ill

July 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Disgraced former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi walked around his hospital ward for six months with great ease and climbed off his bed into a wheelchair unassisted when released on Saturday. Amid a mounting public outcry over Selebi’s sudden release … read more »

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President Rawlings Was Right, Ghana Is In Trouble

July 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

What do we expect the former Head of State, Mr Jerry Rawlings, to say again in respect to governance of our dear nation, Ghana? What clarification do we need from his comments on the actions and in actions of the … read more »

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Ghana Is Sitting On A Time Bomb

July 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Gargantuan Settlement Debt Coming Ghanaians should brace themselves for another settlement debt scandal that will dwarf the CP, Roschell, Woyomi and Waterville settlements combined. Okudzeto the tawpie Deputy Information Minister and Minister designate for ‘Settlement Debt Ministry promised to unveil … read more »

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South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing its territory

July 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Sudan on Saturday accused Sudan of launching an aerial bombardment on its side of their disputed border, but the Sudanese army denied the charge. The two countries came close to all-out war in April following border clashes, the worst … read more »

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Ethiopian woman escaped captivity from Melbourne home

July 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

An Ethiopian woman told Melbourne police she escaped abuse Wednesday evening after officers found her at Melbourne First Baptist church on Dairy Road. According to police records, investigators suspect she may be a victim of human trafficking. She was carrying … read more »

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146 believed dead in Tanzania ferry capsize

July 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tanzania’s government has halted rescue operations for a ferry accident that appears to have killed 146 people. Government official Ali Juma Shamhuna said 69 passengers were confirmed dead and 77 were still missing, but the rescue efforts were called off … read more »

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S. Africa president for Jamaica Independence celebrations

July 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

PRESIDENT of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma will be a guest of Jamaica during a State visit to mark Jamaica’s Golden Jubilee next month. The colourful Zuma is scheduled to arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport … read more »

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Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai pleads for international support ahead of elections

July 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, also the MDC mainstream party President, has urged the international community to support the democratisation process in Zimbabwe Addressing participants to a United Nations University debate on Africa’s democratisation in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Tsvangirai said … read more »

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Adolf Meles Zenawi…Mein Kampf

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Getahune Bekele It is true that almost all of us, current TPLF leaders grew up in the drought and hunger stricken dust bowl of Tigraye republic, suckling the Old Italian bomb fuses and chewing rusty bomb shrapnel strewn all … read more »

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EU to consider easing Zimbabwe sanctions

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

EU governments are considering easing sanctions against Zimbabwe in exchange for political reform, reports say. Foreign ministers are due to meet on Monday to discuss suspending restrictions on development aid, among other measures. The moves would be conditional, occurring only … read more »

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Tanker crash: Nigerians again rush for fuel

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Port Harcourt – Residents of a Nigerian state raced to scoop fuel from damaged oil tankers on Friday, a week after more than 100 people in the area were burnt to death while doing the same thing. After a tanker … read more »

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Mob attacks Ivory Coast refugee camp, kills 5

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

(AP) — An angry mob of some 300 people stormed a U.N.-guarded refugee camp in Ivory Coast Friday, looting the shelters, burning them down and killing at least five of the refugees, according to officials. About 90 percent of the … read more »

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Kenya remains on high terror alert – VP

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The government has reassured that the country’s security forces are on high alert to prevent terror attacks in Kenya, hours after Al Shabaab militants warned of attacks in the country during the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan. Vice president Kalonzo … read more »

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Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi is dead, Says Airlines Employee

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, a regional strongman in the volatile Horn of Africa in power for over two decades, has died in hospital abroad, the government said Tuesday. “Prime Minister Meles Zenawi passed away yesterday evening at around midnight,” … read more »

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Real Madrid sign Fabinho on loan

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Real Madrid have signed right-back Fabinho from Portuguese side Rio Ave on a season-long loan, according to a report. The 18-year-old defender impressed in Fluminense’s youth ranks earlier in the year after joining the Rio de Janeiro-based club from Paulinas … read more »

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Malawi aid champions Joyce Banda’s agenda

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

“I am not a ruler,” Malawi’s President Joyce Banda said as she sipped tea in State House in Lilongwe recently. Since the unexpected death of former president Bingu wa Mutharika (78) from a heart attack, she has been busy juggling … read more »

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Mills declares: I’m ready for re-election

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

President John Evans Atta Mills says he is set for the 2012 election with the strongest belief that Ghanaians will honour him again with a second term. His campaign message according to Director of Communications at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho … read more »

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