Tag Archives: African History

Ethiopia PM’s death leads to uncertainty

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

WHAT NOW? Meles Zenawi ruled his famine-stricken country for 21 years and tried to make authoritarianism acceptable THE death of Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s prime minister, on Aug 20 reveals much about the country he created. Details of his ill health … read more »

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Somali Elections: politicians continue to use the country’s institutions for personal profit

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Prof. Liban A. Egal Somalia’s upcoming permanent government is feted as a model for national reconciliation and good governance. The signatories are largely former militia members, intellectual Diasporans, and members of Puntland and Galmudug states. These corrupt leaders have … read more »

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Togo releases 119 people detained during protests

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Togo’s security minister said yesterday authorities have released 119 people who were detained during this week’s rallies organised by an opposition coalition that led to clashes between police and demonstrators. At the same time eight people were held in custody, … read more »

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What Meles Zenawi, URA tell us about government

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Joachim Buwembo I have been a loud, unapologetic admirer of Meles Zenawi’s approach to national economic development, so I am in mourning. Ethiopia’s democracy is not my business because I am not a voter there but as someone living in … read more »

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Ethiopia: A Farewell to Meles Zenawi

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

For over two hundred seventy five weeks, without missing a single week, I have written long expository commentaries on the deeds and misdeeds of the man who has been at the helm of power in Ethiopia for over two decades. … read more »

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Nigeria in talks with Boko Haram via “back door channels”

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria’s government is reaching out to radical Islamist sect Boko Haram, talking with some of its members via “back room channels” as it seeks a peaceful way out of the north’s conflict, the president’s spokesman said on Sunday. The militants … read more »

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South Africa: Marikana – What Price Will Zuma Pay?

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

analysis Johannesburg — There is no shortage of examples of Jacob Zuma’s leadership weaknesses, from bad appointments in key positions to dawdling over decisions and presiding over policy uncertainty. But it will be a real push, even for his harshest … read more »

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Africa innovations: 15 ideas helping to transform a continent

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Guardian Reporters Bright ideas: A cellphone database for dairy farmers and a strain of sweet potato that can help fight child blindness. These are just two of the imaginative new ideas that are tackling Africa’s old problems 1. Hippo water … read more »

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South Africa mine killings could hurt Zuma ahead of vote

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South African’s President Jacob Zuma rose to power as a man of the people but seemed a world away from the masses when he stood in a suit under a parasol to speak to destitute miners about the deadliest police … read more »

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S. Africa Shooting Exposes Miners’ Living Conditions

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Africa — The shock, the mourning, and now the questions 10 days after the shoot-out in a South African platinum mine in which police killed 34 striking miners. The tragedy laid bare the harsh living conditions of the workers … read more »

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Nigeria: Why We Lost Bakassi to Cameroun

August 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Ochereome Nnanna, THIS article was published on Thursday October 17, 2002 shortly after the International Court of Justice ceded Bakasi Peninsula to Cameroun. Prof Walter Ofonagoro, who is making a presentation today at the Nigerian Institute for International Affairs, … read more »

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Cricket: South Africa beats New Zealand to finish third

August 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Africa beat New Zealand by eight wickets to finish third at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2012 on Saturday in the third-fourth position playoff at the Endeavour Park in Townsville. South Africa and New Zealand had earlier lost … read more »

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Gambia executes 9 death row prisoners

August 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Amnesty International yesterday said that Gambia had executed nine death row prisoners, after President Yahya Jammeh vowed to carry out all death sentences by mid-September. “Amnesty International has received credible reports that nine persons were executed last night (Thursday) in … read more »

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How two unrelated deaths affect the two Sudans

August 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Steve Paterno On August 21st, news of the death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi hit the airwaves. It occurred after a prolong speculation about his health. This tragic news then followed by messages of condolences, flatteries and eulogies … read more »

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Ethiopia to hold late leader’s funeral on 2 September

August 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The funeral of the late Ethiopian leader, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, will be held on September second, a national committee set up to organize the funeral proceedings said on Thursday. 57 year old Zenawi died on late Monday evening … read more »

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Companies operating in South Sudan are ignoring their Corporate Social Responsibilities

August 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Isaiah Abraham Many credible companies and organizations around the globe have heavily invested in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to put human face in their socioeconomic engagement with consumers of their products and services. This is not the case … read more »

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The African Union Map And 14 Miles South River Kiir

August 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dhieu Mathok Diing Wol One of the distinguished negotiators from the South Sudan negotiating team in Addis Ababa was reported as saying, “Arabs are very desperate about African Union’s new Map, which considered 14 miles south River Kiir part … read more »

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Africa Mourns a ‘Visionary and Gallant’ Son

August 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Pan Butamire opinion IN Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia has lost a great son and perhaps the greatest leader the country has had in a long time. And, equally, Africa has been robbed of a voice that commanded attention on the … read more »

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Torture: Africa’s dirty little secret

August 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

This is according to the chairman of the African Union’s African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, Catherine Dupe Atoki. She was speaking at a Johannesburg press conference yesterday at which she said there was a lack of political will … read more »

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Israel, South Africa spar over apartheid

August 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

JERUSALEM — Israel accused South Africa on Thursday of behaving like an apartheid state by requiring Israeli goods made by West Bank settlers to be labelled as originating from “Israeli-occupied territory.” The rhetoric is likely to strain Israel’s relations with … read more »

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South Africa, A Nation Under Siege

August 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

We had a security incident at our home tonight. It was literally a minute before midnight when I was prodded out of bed by the sound of the siren for the electric fencing screaming. In typical fashion, I loitered, somewhat … read more »

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Ghana: How will Akufo-Addo fight corruption? (Part I)

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor The NPP’s Akufo-Addo made an emphatic statement during his encounter at the IEA’s Presidential Debate that he is not corrupt, has never been corrupt, and will never bow to corruption. Let’s hear him: “I am … read more »

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Bizarre: Haile Gebrselassie’s crocodile tears…

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Getahune Bekele As TPLF warlords franticly searching for non-Tigre individuals, to be placed on the first row of mourners as cheerleaders for Zenawi’s upcoming funeral, distance runner Haile Gebrselassie (pictured) volunteered and performed admirably at Bole airport the day … read more »

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Meles Zenawi Died in Brussels a Month Ago

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi may have died over a month ago, says Mesfin Aman – a former member of the Meles Zenawi Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine Meles Zenawi opposition party and Ethiopian dissident who fled his … read more »

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Meles Zenawi’s death a blessing for Ethiopia

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Dutch Ethiopians: ‘Ethiopia is at crossroads’ Many Ethiopians living in the Netherlands share the same ambiguous feelings about the recent death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zelawi. They are sad that a fellow human being has passed away, but at … read more »

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Senegal, AU Seal Deal on Ex-Chad Dictator Trial

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Senegal and the African Union say they’ve finalized a deal on how to try a former Chadian dictator who is accused of ordering thousands of political opponents to be tortured or killed. The move comes about a month after preliminary … read more »

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Nigeria to tackle Boko Haram crisis

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

State governors from Nigeria’s north, which is grappling with a violent Islamist insurgency, formed a body aimed at holding “dialogue” with groups fuelling the crisis. The statement announcing the new committee did not mention Boko Haram, the radical Islamist group … read more »

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Pilots, Tourists killed in Kenya Maasai Mara plane crash

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Two German tourists and two Kenyan pilots have been killed in a plane crash. The twin-engine aircraft carrying 11 holidaymakers came down in Kenya’s Maasai Mara game reserve. The nine survivors have been airlifted to hospital in the capital Nairobi, … read more »

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South Africa: Slave Tader and the Tade Union

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

During the past few days the country and the world has witnessed the violent strike and murder of workers and police men by workers and the action by the police force and striking workers and the death of workers at … read more »

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South Africa: ANCYL denies Juju, Lamola spat

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The ANCYL has denied reports that its deputy president Ronald Lamola will be removed from his position after a disagreement with its expelled president Julius Malema. “We dismiss this rumour with the contempt it deserves and we are well aware … read more »

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