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The Unchecked Rape-Tale of Ethiopian Army

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Amsale Getnet Aberra Let Me Defend Your Honor and Ravish Your Woman: The Unchecked Rape-Tale of Ethiopian Army from Eritrea to Gambella and Dollo-Ado We all have witnessed over the years that the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has … read more »

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Kissing up to Woyane tyranny is bottom feeding and crime against Ethiopians

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

There is no glory being bottom feeder for tyranny except committing crimes against the people and run as fugitives from justice. Ethiopians must show zero tolerance for bottom feeders. Sooner or later every bottom feeder realizes s/he is public enemy … read more »

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Nigeria: N23b Pension Scam: The Judiciary Agian Betrays The Nation

January 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Justice Abubakar Talba, just recently handed Mr. John Yusuf only a two-year jail sentence for conniving with others to defraud the office and pensioners of N27.2bn. The Judge gave him an option of fine in the sum of N750,000 for … read more »

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Beyond Ideology: The Betrayed Task of Ethiopian Intellectuals

January 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Messay Kebede This article is not a rejoinder to Prof. Alemayehu G Mariam’s recently posted article titled “Ethiopia: The Irresponsibility of the Privileged.” Alemayehu’s article is well-thought-out and accurate in its analysis of the shortcomings of Ethiopian intellectuals. The … read more »

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Federalism or internal colonialism — the Ethiopian situation

January 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Yilma Bekele The tragic reality of today is reflected in the true plight of our spiritual existence. We are spineless and cannot stand straight.” — Ai Weiwei, Chinese dissident As a concept there is nothing wrong with Federalism as … read more »

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Nigeria: We want Buhari to contest in 2015 – CPC

January 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The Congress for Progressive Change has said it wants its National Leader, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) to contest in 2015. The party, which explained its merger talks with some opposition parties, said it wanted Buhari to contest because of the … read more »

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Nigeria: Funds Released for Lead Cleanup

January 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

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 »

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria v Ethiopia Preview

January 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The final round of Group C matches threaten to ignite as Nigeria and Ethiopia face either glory or gloom in South Africa. Rustenburg will be the venue for the Super Eagles’ final Group C match—a contest which will decide the … read more »

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Nigeria: Jonathan Has Committed So Much Sin Against Humanity And Should Step Down

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi This is not a criticism or a praise of a man. It is our faith. I mean Islamic faith that looks at every creature of Allah critically to pass a judgment on whether it … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Zambia vs Nigeria Preview

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria-Zambia Preview: Bruised egos of Eagles and Chipolopolo clash to soothe nerves. Two bruised egos in the form of Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the defending champions Zambia will clash on Friday at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, and the likelihood … read more »

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German city introduces “tax meters” for prostitutes

August 31, 2011 by benim

Prostitutes in the German city of Bonn must carry a ticket purchased from a new parking metre-like machine while working the streets or face hefty fines from tax authorities in a scheme launched Monday night. In Germany, ladies of the … read more »

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Libya rebels slam Algeria over Gaddafi family

August 30, 2011 by benim

Tripoli – Libya’s rebels accused neighbouring Algeria of an act of aggression for admitting the fleeing wife of Muammar Gaddafi and three of his children, but the whereabouts of the former strongman himself remain a mystery a week after his … read more »

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Sudan bombing Nuba civilians

August 30, 2011 by benim

New York – The Sudanese armed forces have carried out deadly air raids on civilians in rebel-held areas of the Nuba Mountains that may amount to war crimes, two leading human rights groups said on Tuesday. Amnesty International and Human … read more »

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Nigeria UN HQ safety questioned

August 29, 2011 by benim

Abuja – Two top UN officials offered conflicting views on Sunday on the safety of its Nigeria headquarters after a suicide car bombing there, as the world body paused to mourn the 23 people killed in the attack claimed by … read more »

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12 Americans rescued from Senegal

August 29, 2011 by benim

Dakar – A military spokesperson says Senegal’s Air Force has sent a helicopter to rescue a group of 12 Americans stranded by inclement weather on an island off the coast of the West African nation. The group, including two children … read more »

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Group to send relief team to Kenya

August 29, 2011 by benim

Pretoria – Hospital group Netcare intends sending a team to drought-stricken Kenya to provide water, food and medical support. “[We are] calling on corporate South Africa to render assistance to help the famine-ravaged east Africans,” the company said in a … read more »

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Another Gaddafi’s son Khamis may be next on wanted list

August 29, 2011 by benim

Another of Muammar Gaddafi’s sons, whose military unit is accused of killing dozens of detainees in Tripoli, may be placed on the war crimes court’s most wanted list, the prosecutor told Reuters on Monday. The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) … read more »

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Gaddafi wife and three children in Algeria

August 29, 2011 by benim

Muammar Gaddafi’s wife Safia, his daughter Aisha, and his sons Hannibal and Mohammed, entered Algeria on Monday morning, the official Algeria Press Service reported on its web site. It said their arrival had been reported to the United Nations and … read more »

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When Mugabe addressed the issue of land he was demonised: ANCYL

August 29, 2011 by benim

Durban – Julius Malema is being isolated because he advocates economic freedom for black people and nationalisation of mines, the ANC Youth League’s KwaZulu-Natal chairperson said on Saturday. “All these investigations are not coincidental. He is isolated so that he … read more »

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South Africa’s most wanted Zimbabwean re-arrested

August 29, 2011 by benim

One of South Africa’s most wanted criminals, Bongani Moyo, was arrested in Johannesburg on Sunday night following his second escape this year, Gauteng police said. “Moyo was arrested in Hillbrow just after 10pm,” Brigadier Neville Malila said. “He was in … read more »

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Pregnant Beyoncé debuts baby bump at the MTV Video Music Awards

August 29, 2011 by benim

Beyoncé has revealed she is expecting her first baby. The singer made the surprise announcement as she debuted her baby bump on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards tonight. Wearing a long orange gown by Lanvin, the … read more »

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Get your sexy back

August 29, 2011 by benim

When it comes to intimacy and sex with your long-term partner, don’t set yourself up for disappointment by expecting things to always go the way you expect them to. Always remember that your partner brings their own expectations to the … read more »

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Gaddafi’s girl executioner

August 29, 2011 by benim

First you see her large brown eyes and rosebud lips, framed by a pink headscarf. Then you notice that her bruised feet are secured by manacles to the foot of her bed. Nisreen Mansour al Forgani is a pretty 19-year-old. … read more »

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2011 is a Bad year for Ghanaian Fake Pastors – Hurrah!

August 29, 2011 by benim

I am of the firm opinion that Ghanaian pastors must be regularly checked to weed out those of dubious character. For how long are Ghanaians going to be held in psychological bondage by the new crop of pastors who are … read more »

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Politics Of Insults “The Origination”

August 29, 2011 by benim

Insult as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, is to speak or treat someone with disrespect. Usually it could be an attack on the person’s personality, ethnic background, work, or on a deformity on the individual. For sometime now, Ghana’s … read more »

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My Dilemma for Ghanaian Produce in the Diaspora

August 29, 2011 by benim

As a Ghanaian born living in East of England, I am not only excited but also proud to see Ghanaian produce and products in my local market, shops and supermarkets. This might sound strange to those who live in other … read more »

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Gaddafi soldiers blamed for mass deaths

August 29, 2011 by benim

Tripoli – Dozens of charred bodies were discovered in a warehouse outside Tripoli as tens of thousands of prisoners of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime are missing a week after the Libyan capital fell to rebels. Gaddafi’s troops used the warehouse in … read more »

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Lockerbie bomber found ‘near death’

August 29, 2011 by benim

Washington – The convicted, ailing Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was found in Tripoli in a comatose state and near death, according to CNN broadcaster on Sunday. CNN showed footage of its reporter visiting in the elegant home of al-Megrahi, which … read more »

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Ethiopia, US jointly working for peace in Africa – Ambassador

August 29, 2011 by benim

Ethiopia and the United States are working together towards ensuring peace and stability in the African continent, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the United States said. Ethiopia is considered as a key U.S. ally in the Overseas Contingency Operation (OCO) mainly in … read more »

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The Tragedy of the Undecided: A response to Diriye H Abdilahi’s article “Ethiopia: ESPDP and ONLF the lesser of Two Evils‏”

August 29, 2011 by benim

Every once in a while a critical article appears written about the freedom struggle led by the ONLF in the Ethiopian occupied Ogaden region. Mainly the general theme and central arguments of these articles – mostly written by fellow Somalis … read more »

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