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The Role of Political Science & Political Scientists

March 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Adal Isaw adalisaw@yahoo.com It is a presumption; “the primary purpose of empirical theory in political science is to explain a political phenomenon—not to justify social engineering or political reform.” In other words, political scientists seek to uncover “what is, not … read more »

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Obama’s Dreams

September 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Thomas Sowell After reading Barack Obama’s book “Dreams from My Father,” it became painfully clear that he has not been searching for the truth, because he assumed from an early age that he had already found the truth — and … read more »

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Can the Ethiopian change his skin or leopard its spots?

July 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Yilma Bekele Is Meles Zenawi dead or alive has become the burning question of the day. It is sad even in death or near death thePress Conferences to be held on Zenawi’s health tyrant does not get any respect. … read more »

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We’ve met the enemy and he is us. By Yilma Bekele

February 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

‘…. he was feared far beyond his might and respected far beyond his support, both which in the end proved meager. … would play one official off of another, promoting sons above their fathers, pitting the members of too-powerful families … read more »

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Family of gang-raped Pakistani girl, 17, defies tradition of honour killing to fight for justice

September 29, 2011 by benim

A 17-year-old Pakistani girl is fighting for her life and justice claiming she was kidnapped for three days and gang-raped by four men. Kainat Soomro says her life is now under threat as Pakistan tradition dictates that women who lose … read more »

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Libyan government releases 4 foreign journalists

May 18, 2011 by benim

TRIPOLI, Libya – Four foreign reporters held by the Libyan government for several weeks were released Wednesday and moved to a Tripoli hotel. Clare Morgana Gillis, an American, said she and her three colleagues — James Foley, Manu Brabo and … read more »

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