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Canada recently just celebrated Victoria Day on the 20th of May, remembering a woman who is regarded as the longest serving monarch in British History and very well regarded as an embodiment of what the British Empire represented at its … read more »
Posted in Article, Op-ed, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged British Empire, Canada, Facebook, IndepthAfrica, May, Monarchy, Queen Victoria, Victoria Day, Zimbabwe
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By; Kiflu Hussain I might never have known about the existence of African Media Initiative (AMI), had I not received an invitation from this organization that sounds well intentioned. In 2011, I was pleasantly surprised by an email from … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kiflu Hussain, Op-ed
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Tagged Amy Winehouse, Arizona, Facebook, IndepthAfrica, Julie Larson-Green, Martin Luther King, Microsoft, People, River Song
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By Teklu Abate Thanks to advances in information and communication technologies, people overcome spatio-temporal limitations. We communicate in real time regardless of where we live. Traditionally, communications and collaborations were made between people and organizations that somehow know each other … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Democracy, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Facebook, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, New York, United States, World Bank
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By Philip Amiola The volume of responses generated by my last article entitled, “Gays and Lesbians, We Will Not Keep Quiet!” has put me under responsibility to write a sequel to address genuine concerns raised by some of my readers. … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Op-ed, West Africa
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Tagged Facebook, Heterosexuality, Homosexuality, IndepthAfrica, Lagos, LGBT, Marriage, Nigeria, Philip Amiola
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Chris Okotie is the first cerebral pastor in Nigeria to make an apostolic incursion into Nigeria’s dirty presidential politics . In 2003 he contested under Justice Party, placing 8th out of 29 candidates with 119,547 votes. Okotie formed FRESH Democratic … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Nigeria, Obinna Akukwe, Op-ed, West Africa
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Tagged Chris Okotie, Courtroom, Facebook, God, IndepthAfrica, Journalist, Judge, Nigeria, Nigerian, Procedural law
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IndepthAfrica – The President of Malawi has given Madonna an astonishing verbal slap down in which she accuses the pop star of coming close to ‘blackmailing’ the impoverished African country. A statement issued today in the name of Malawi’s President … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Malawi, News, Pan African News
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Tagged Facebook, IndepthAfrica, Joyce Banda, Madonna, MailOnline, Malawi, Twitter, United States, VIP
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After being allegedly sexually assaulted at the age of 15 by four boys and subsequently bullied, 17-year-old Rehtaeh Parsons committed suicide last week. Leah Parsons says her daughter was never the same after the night four boys sexually assaulted her. … read more »
It is true that economic growth is a necessary condition for a country like Ethiopia….. Yet, food is not sufficient. Food is necessary for our survival but our survival is meaningless without freedom. Food and freedom cannot be dealt separately. … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged EPRDF, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front, Facebook, Freedom of speech, Human Development Index, Mekelle University, Middle East
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By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor Now that we are deep into discussing the suit brought against the NPP’s Akufo-Addo by retired Supreme Court Judge Francis Kpegah and its entailments, we can’t discontinue just because our comments hurt some people. We … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Ghana, Michael Bokor, West Africa
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Tagged Akufo-Addo, Facebook, Ghana, IndepthAfrica, Law, Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States, United States, Wikileaks
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By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor My good friends, here is the latest insider information for you to know how Justice Kpegah’s lawsuit has shaken the Akufo-Addo camp and his supporters in the ranks of the Ghanaian legal system despite their … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Ghana, Michael Bokor, West Africa
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Tagged Akufo-Addo, Facebook, General Legal Council, Ghana, IndepthAfrica, Kpegah, lawsuit, Nana Akufo-Addo, New Patriotic Party
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Akpah Prince A Day Spent at the Accra Youth Summit 5. I was very enthused by the presence of the next speaker, because he is a friend on Facebook but i have never met him before and also have a … read more »
Akpah Prince The second speaker on the bill was Nelson Korkor, a young person with a long profile and experience continued with the theme: DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER PLAN AND STRATEGY. 1. STRATEGY In developing what you want to become in … read more »
This piece is my reflection on Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam`s (Al Mariam) recent article on the Nile, posted in his blog and shared on Facebook. I am writing this piece not because the article is that much worthy to be responded … read more »
Posted in Comoros, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea
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Tagged Anwar Sadat, Egypt, Egyptians, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Facebook, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, IndepthAfrica, Meles Zenawi, Nile
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WATERLOO, Iowa — At just 13 years of age Temesgen Larson has overcome more than any child ever should. The boy, born in Ethiopia, struggled daily for survival. When his mother fell ill, the child — then only 5 or … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Facebook, History, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, indepthindepthafrica, Iowa, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, United States, WATERLOO, Waterloo Iowa
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By Agencies Enat Bank, the first women’s bank in Ethiopia, was launched on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, the country’s capital. Initiated by eleven Ethiopian women and with about 7400 shareholders, the bank has been set to serve all with focus … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, Ethiopian birr, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Facebook, Government, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, United States
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(MENAFN – Arab Times) An Ethiopian housemaid delivered a baby in the kitchen of her sponsor’s house in Qurtoba. The Kuwaiti sponsor of the housemaid called the Operations Room and reported the incident when she found the new born inside … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Arab Times, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, Ethiopian Maid, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Facebook, IndepthAfrica, Kuwait, Kuwaiti, latest ethiopian news, Maid, news ethiopia, Operations room, Qurtoba
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By Frederick Nzwili | Christian Science Monitor Social media can’t be blamed for the deadly post-election riots in 2007-2008; but now smart phones are affordable. Social media – tweets, tags, pokes, posts, uploads – were not part of Kenya‘s last … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Kenya
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Tagged 2013 kenyan general election, Facebook, Indepth Africa Magazine, International Criminal Court, Kenya, kenya election 2013, kenya elections 2012 date, kenya elections 2013 violence, kenyan elections 2013 candidates, kenyan elections 2013 date, Kenyan presidential election 2013, Nairobi, next kenyan election, Twitter, Uhuru Kenyatta, Youtube
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Spain signs air agreement with Ethiopia The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority has signed a bilateral air transport agreement with Spain. The agreement was signed between the Civil Aviation Authority’s Director Generaland the Spanish Ambassador to Ethiopia. This agreement will further … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Facebook, Government, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, spain, Sudan
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NIGERIA HAVE WON THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS!!! Nigeria returned to the top of African football on Sunday by beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the Cup of Nations final for its first continental title in nearly two decades. Sunday Mba’s … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Europe Soccer, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Sudan, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, AFCON, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, Africa Nations Cup, african cup, African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, cup of nations, Facebook, Ghana, IndepthAfrica, Jonathan Pitroipa, Mali, nations cup 2013, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Nigeria Burkina Faso, Nigeria Burkina Faso Live, Nigeria national football team, Nigeria v Burkina Faso Live, Nigeria v Burkina Faso Live online, Nigeria v Burkina Faso Live streaming, Nigeria's national football team
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Latest: Nigeria 1-0 Burkina Faso Sunday Mba scores on 40 mins Final at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg NIGERIA HAVE WON THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS!!! 90 +4 Dagano steps up and rifles his free kick five yards over the bar! It … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Europe Soccer, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, South Sudan, Sports, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, AFCON, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, Africa Nations Cup, african cup, African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, cup of nations, Facebook, Ghana, IndepthAfrica, Jonathan Pitroipa, Mali, nations cup 2013, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Nigeria Burkina Faso, Nigeria Burkina Faso Live, Nigeria national football team, Nigeria v Burkina Faso Live, Nigeria v Burkina Faso Live online, Nigeria v Burkina Faso Live streaming, Nigeria's national football team
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Mali finished third in the Africa Cup of Nations for the second year running after beating Ghana in an entertaining third place play-off. Mahamadou Samassa put Mali ahead with a powerful header, before captain Seydou Keita doubled their lead, stabbing … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Africa Nations Cup, Association football, Facebook, Ghana, Kwadwo Asamoah, Mali, Seydou Keita, Sigamary Diarra
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Availability of raw materials and abundant labour has turned Ethiopia into an attractive investment destination for Indian leather manufacturers.” Ethiopia is looking for investments in the manufacturing sector, especially shoe manufacturing,” said Rafeeque Ahmed, former chairman of the Council for … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Ethiopia, Facebook, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, India, Washington DC
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Kuwait city: In a very strange incident, an Ethiopian housemaid who had escaped from the home of her sponsor three days ago, has returned but she had a story to tell – that she had aborted her fetus and dumped … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Arabic language, Domestic worker, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Facebook, IndepthAfrica, Kuwait, latest ethiopian news, Maid, Middle East, news ethiopia, Suicide
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San Diego serves as home to one of the largest African refugee populations in the country, and is composed of a rich mixture of Africans who bring knowledge and culture from a vast continent. The Ethiopian Community Service Center, located … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Amharic, ethio media oromo, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Facebook, IndepthAfrica, Israel, latest ethiopian news, news about ethiopia, news ethiopia, news for ethiopia, news from ethiopia, news in ethiopia, news of ethiopia, news on ethiopia, San Diego, Somalia, United States
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Andy Hobbs/Federal Way Mirror Lydia Assefa-Dawson shared her story at the Federal Way Kiwanis Club meeting Jan. 30 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. By ANDY HOBBS Federal Way Mirror Editor As a 5-month-old baby, Lydia Assefa-Dawson lost her … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Christian, ethio media oromo, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Facebook, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, New Jersey, news about ethiopia, news ethiopia, news for ethiopia, news from ethiopia, news in ethiopia, news of ethiopia, news on ethiopia, United States
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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to immediately release funds to clean up lead-contaminated villages in Nigeria will save untold lives, Human Rights Watch said today. Releasing the funds clears the way for at least 1,500 children in urgent need of … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Africa Cup of Nations, Climate Action Network, ethiopia eritrea, Facebook, Football Nigeria, GoodluckJonathan, Human Rights Watch, Jonathan, Lead poisoning, Nigeria, nigeria africa, Nigeria Government, Nigeria newspaper, Nigeria politics, senegal africa, West Africa, Zamfara State
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KUWAIT CITY, An Ethiopian housemaid committed suicide by hanging herself with a rope from the ceiling of her room inside the house of her sponsor in Taima. Reportedly, when the Operations Room of Ministry of Interior received information about an … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Ceiling, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, Ethiopian Maid, Ethiopian Maid hangs, Ethiopian Maid hangs herself to death in Kuwait, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Facebook, Hanging, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Maid, news ethiopia, Operations room, Suicide, Taima
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Arab Times- An Ethiopian housemaid was arrested at Kuwait International Airport for the possession of ‘Qat’, a narcotic substance. Customs officers at the airport got suspicious when the housemaid appeared nervous when she approached the luggage check counter. This prompted … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Arab Times, Baggage, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Facebook, IndepthAfrica, Kuwait, Kuwait International Airport, latest ethiopian news, Law, Maid, news ethiopia
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Two maids who stole their employer’s mobile phone and made over Dh2,000 worth of calls from it, while she was ill in hospital, have been referred by the Dubai Public Prosecution to the criminal court on the charges of theft … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Business and Economy, Domestic worker, Dubai, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, ethiopian latest news, Ethiopian Maid, ethiopian maid suicide, Ethiopian maids in jail, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Facebook, latest ethiopian news, Maid, Mobile phone, news ethiopia indepthafrica, news ethiopian, Politics of Ethiopia
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By Yilma Bekele My beautiful and brilliant niece graduated from college a few days ago. We are all proud and happy with her accomplishment. It gave the whole family an opportunity to get together. Believe me the festival was preserved … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, ethiopian news, Facebook, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Tanzania, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF, United States
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