Tag Archives: Harold Wilson

The World War on Democracy

January 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Lisette Talate died the other day. I remember a wiry, fiercely intelligent woman who masked her grief with a determination that was a presence. She was the embodiment of people’s resistance to the war on democracy. I first glimpsed her … read more »

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A Tireless Advocate of Justice for Palestinians

December 4, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Tributes to Francis Khoo (1947-2011) In addition to the countless reasons Francis will be sorely missed by his friends and loved ones, he will be missed because he leaves a void for many of us who were and remain inspired … read more »

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Revisiting history: Presaging the Igbo genocide

December 2, 2011 by benim

In his recently published book, ‘Empire: What Ruling the World Did to the British’ (London: Viking, 2011), Jeremy Paxman allocates just 12 lines of the total 272-page study to British-occupied Nigeria. But the pithy commentary undoubtedly speaks volumes of the … read more »

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