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Nigerian government opposed to Boko Haram terror listing by U.S.

August 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States outlined his government concerns about the United States listing Boko Haram as a terrorist organization. Nigeria is opposed to the U.S. State Department listing Boko Haram as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization” for a number … read more »

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Africa Loses A Friend

August 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Africa Loses A Friend; The Passing of Alexander Cockburn With the passing of Alexander Cockburn, journalist extraordinaire, Africa has lost a friend, a really good friend. In decades past Alex was all to often a voice in the wilderness, especially … read more »

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Ethiopia: Missing Meles Zenawi

August 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Financial Times Editorial Strongmen in power can be useful allies. They make decisions fast and can impose their wills. But when they depart,How to bring down Meles Zenawi more often than not, they leave chaos or something close to it … read more »

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Ethiopia: “What if Mr. Meles Goes for Good?”

August 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Alemayehu G. Mariam Last week, The Economist Magazine rhetorically inquired, “What if Mr. Meles goes for good?” Shouldn’t the question be, “Is it not good for Ethiopia if Mr. Meles goes for good?” Those who know where Mr. Meles … read more »

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Chinese TV show aims to tell Africa’s real story

August 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

NAIROBI — The countdown starts and the Kenyan news reader runs through the top headlines for the evening bulletin. In a few minutes he will go on air in Nairobi, broadcasting live for China state television. It’s 8:00 pm in … read more »

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