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Current Reality in Ethiopia; A Dominant Party System or A Single Party State?

January 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Tsehaye Debalkew, Washington D.C There has been an acute and hugely observable dialogue and fierce debate that under grids the critical discourse of the Ethiopian polity in the wake of the fast paced development drive and the upcoming Regional and … read more »

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Democracy or Prosperity, Which Comes First In Africa’s Bid for Prosperity

October 1, 2011 by benim

As Africa’s democracy gradually evolves, the arguments are whether Africa should concentrate on creating prosperity first and then grow its democracy later or build up its democracy first and then use it to develop its prosperity. This thinking has come … read more »

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Botswana health workers back at work

April 27, 2011 by benim

Gaborone – Botswana doctors, nurses and other essential workers who last week joined an ongoing public service strike returned to work on Wednesday in obedience to a court order. The government had sought the order from the industrial court, saying … read more »

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Biography: Sir Seretse Khama

January 7, 2011 by benim

Seretse Khama was the first prime minister of Botswana, and from 1966 to his death in 1980, he served as the country’s first president.Date of Birth: 1 July 1921, Serowe, Bechuanaland. Date of Death: 13 July 1980. An Early Life … read more »

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Facts about Botswana

October 15, 2010 by benim

Botswana, one of Africa’s most stable countries, is the continent’s longest continuous multi-party democracy. It is relatively free of corruption and has a good human rights record. It is also the world’s largest producer of diamonds and the trade has … read more »

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