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Balotelli scores twice on debut

February 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Milan – Mario Balotelli scored twice, including a hugely-controversial penalty three minutes into stoppage time, on his AC Milan debut to give them a 2-1 win over Udinese on Sunday, three days after completing his move from England’s Manchester City. … read more »

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Ethiopian women and birth control: when a scoop becomes a smear

January 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Allison Kaplan Sommer,haaretz The more the story about Ethiopian women who were given birth control shots was repeated, the more warped and distorted it became. The story of the dramatic drop in the birthrates of the Ethiopian Israeli community … read more »

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The Beginning Of The End Of Eritrean President Isayas Afeworki

January 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ezana sehay There is a remarkable consistency over the course of human history: every repressive regime perishes not because of destiny’s blows or external onslaught, but because of internal disease. The imminent slow motion collapse of Isayas Afeworki is no … read more »

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Ghana: President Mahama’s appointments and the fate of “Babies with Sharp Teeth”

January 19, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor President Mahama has made more appointments. Significantly absent from the list are those variously qualified as “babies with sharp teeth” and “evil dwarfs” (apologies to JJ Rawlings). These elements are best known for fighting the … read more »

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Obasanjo’s Recommendation For Tackling Boko Haram

January 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The recent “carrot and stick” approach recommended by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to the solution of the Boko Haram insurgency should be taken seriously by President Goodluck Jonathan. Till date, among all our past leaders, Obasanjo has continuously shown concern, … read more »

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US to Recognize Somalia’s New Government

January 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A senior U.S. diplomat says the United States is officially recognizing the government in Somalia, opening formal diplomatic relations for the first time since militants shot down two U.S. military helicopters in Mogadishu in 1993. Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie … read more »

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Ethiopia players get $100K if they win 2013 African Cup of Nations

January 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s players were promised more than $100,000 each Wednesday if they win the African Cup of Nations on the country’s return to the tournament after a 30-year absence. Ethiopia Football Federation president Sahilu Gebremariam said the … read more »

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Ghana’s Presidential Debate: Who Stood Out?

October 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Presidential Candidates of the four political parties with representation in Parliament slugged it out on Tuesday evening at the first of two Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) organized presidential debates ahead of the 2012 elections. The debate began with the … read more »

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