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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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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’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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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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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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Women from the “Let’s Save Togo” coalition have called on all females in the country to refrain from sex for a week to force Togolese men into supporting the group during their demonstrations against the government. For weeks, Togo has … read more »
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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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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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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 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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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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By Getahune Bekele The tiresome pedagogue and pathological liar of the highest echelon, The scheming Bereket Simeon, who until recently insisted that Zenawi will be back before September, is once again planning to deceive the world by staging a well … read more »
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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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Ethiopia will hold a state funeral for late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who died Monday after 21 years in power, with regional heads of state expected to attend, officials said Saturday. During the funeral, to be held on September 2, … read more »
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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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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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BY Getahune Bekele Sentenced to 18 years imprisonment under the controversial and draconian anti terrorism law and fined 50,000 Birr, Zerihune Gebre Egziabher (pictured), president of Ethiopian National Unity party is dying after severely assaulted by nervous Tigre wardens. … read more »
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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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Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Madrid 3-2 at the Nou Camp and take a slender lead from the first leg of the Spanish Supercopa. Cristiano Ronaldo headed Real into the lead against the run of play 10 minutes … read more »
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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By Peter Gill In the rush to judgement on the record and the legacy of Meles Zenawi as Ethiopia’s leader for the past two decades, the man himself has barely left the shadows. Yes, he achieved record economic growth for … read more »
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By Richard Dowden Earlier this year I wrote that ‘Meles Zenawi is the cleverest and most engaging Prime Minister in Africa’ but I always felt that when I talked to Ethiopians about him it seemed like I was speaking about … read more »
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