Tag Archives: Ottawa
In September 1994, renowned Ethiopian scientist Melaku Worede was invited to give a talk to a packed house at the Addis Café on Wellington Street, owned and managed by his compatriot, Solomon Dawit. Worede was awarded the 1989 Right Livelihood … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Pan African News
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Tagged Canada, Ethiopia, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Melaku Worede, Ottawa, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, USC Canada, Wellington Street
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According to MoneySense magazine’s annual Best Places to Live in Canada rankings, the city of Calgary is now Canada’s top city. The ranking is based on hard data such as employment, housing prices, crime, weather and household income. Calgary jumped … read more »
Posted in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Somali, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Alberta, Calgary, Canada, IndepthAfrica, MoneySense, Ottawa, Real estate pricing, St. Albert Alberta, Stephen Harper
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OTTAWA — An internal Senate investigation has failed to turn up any questionable housing allowance claims beyond those previously unearthed by journalists. Independent forensic auditors are currently looking at the expenses of Conservative Sen. Mike Duffy, Liberal Mac Harb and … read more »
Investigative reporter Michelle Sheppard’s excellent reporting into Somalia’s Al Shabab’s activities, revealing that many Canadians have joined the fight, is most troubling. I have to wonder if this is not yet another case of these foreign fighters simply wanting Canadian … read more »
By Kofi Akosah-Sarpong Veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene, of BBC fame, disclosure that out of 45 Ghanaian medical students surveyed 41 believe witchcraft is responsible for existential problems; once again, reveal the immense obstacles entangling the Ghanaian development process. Here … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Kofi Akosah-Sarpong, Nigeria, Somali, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged bbc, Ghana, IndepthAfrica, IPad, J.K. Rowling, Medical school, Mensah-Bonsu, Ottawa, Witchcraft
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TORONTO — The diplomat who represents one of Africa’s most authoritarian regimes said Friday his government would continue collecting what some call an “extortion tax” in Canada even though the Department of Foreign Affairs has demanded that it stop. “We … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, News
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Tagged Canada, Eritrea, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Baird, National Post, Ottawa, Politics of Eritrea, toronto
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A single misplaced step cost Canada a bronze medal in one of the marquee events at the London Olympics. The Canadian team was disqualified from the final of the men’s 4×100-metre relay Saturday after thirdleg runner, Jared Connaughton of New … read more »
With Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s 11-day tour, the United States is in the midst of sending a strong signal that it sees the economic potential of Africa. It’s a message that our own federal government would do well to … read more »
Posted in Article, News
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Tagged Africa Countries, africa facts, africa for kids, africa karl wolf, africa lyrics, Africa news, africa news today, africa song, africa toto, african food, African History, China, Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Ottawa, reuters africa news, South Korea, Stephen Harper, United States
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As police probe whether remains found in a Montreal park over the weekend are, in fact, human, investigators remain mum about whether the discovery has any possible ties to the case of alleged killer Luka Rocco Magnotta. Body parts have … read more »
Luka Rocco Magnotta was arrested in Berlin this morning, German police say. The 29-year-old Canadian wanted for a horrific Montreal murder was arrested in an Internet cafe, according to the Bild newspaper. The report comes just as French authorities said … read more »
MONTREAL – In this chain of depraved events, orchestrated by a disturbed mind, it turns out that the severed human foot delivered to Tory headquarters was only the latest link. CAUTION: GRAPHIC CONTENT MAY DISTURB SOME READERS. Before that, someone … read more »
OTTAWA, Canada, January 31, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, meets with Naim Ghariani, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the Libyan interim government, to … read more »
Posted in Press Releases
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Tagged Asia Pacific, Canada, Ed Fast, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Libya, Minister of International Trade, Ottawa, Stephen Harper, The Honourable
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OTTAWA, Canada, January 31, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — International Trade Minister Ed Fast meets with Canadian companies interested in doing business in Libya during a corporate social responsibility round table. The event provided Canadian companies with an increased understanding … read more »
Posted in Press Releases
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Tagged Canada, Canadian, Canadian Forces, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Libya, Muammar al-Gaddafi, NATO, Ottawa, Tripoli
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OTTAWA, Canada, January 23, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement on terrorist attacks in Kano, Nigeria, that left scores of people dead or injured, and for which radical terrorist group Boko … read more »
Posted in Press Releases
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Tagged Boko Haram, Canada, Canadians, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Baird, Kano, Nigeria, Ottawa, Politics of Nigeria
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A man facing deportation from Canada for allegedly helping incite the Rwandan genocide is now said to be in critical condition in a Quebec City hospital. Leon Mugesera is slated for deportation to Rwanda today to face criminal charges related … read more »
Kigali – Rwanda urged Canada on Saturday to ensure the deportation of a Rwandan refugee accused of inciting genocide, and ignore his lawyer’s attempt to continue a 17-year legal battle to quash his expulsion. Leon Mugesera, now in his late … read more »
Posted in Uncategorized
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Tagged Canada, Ethiopia, Hutu, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Ottawa, Quebec, Rwanda, Rwandan Genocide, Tutsi
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Fellow Nigerians, We, the Executives, Board of Directors, (BOD) and members of the Nigerian Canadian Association (NCA) Greater Toronto area (GTA) chapter have been watching with dismay, news emanating from Nigeria about the recent bomb attacks in Nigeria especially the bombing … read more »
Posted in Hot Spot, Letters & Interviews, Miscellaneous
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Tagged Federal Government, Goodluck Jonathan, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Nigerian, Ottawa, Politics of Nigeria, toronto, United States
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Toronto – The Walk for Somalia team that recently concluded an eight-day, 400 Kilomtre walk from Toronto to Ottawa passing through 20 communities, held a memorable meet and greet session at City Hall in a colorful event attended by community … read more »
Posted in East Africa, News, Somali, Special Reports
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Tagged Horn of Africa, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Mogadishu, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Ottawa, Pan African News, Somali, Somali Canadians, Somalia, Southern Africa, toronto, Toronto City Hall, West Africa
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Canada’s top court on Friday found a man guilty of sexually assaulting his girlfriend when she was passed out even though she had agreed to be rendered unconscious as part of their cavorting. The couple had been taking part in … read more »
Posted in Canada, Global Issues, Miscellaneous, Odd News, Relationship
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Tagged About Africa, Africa news, African History, African Maps, All Africa, Arab League, Beverley McLachlin, breaking news, Canada, East Africa, Erotic asphyxiation, Human sexual activity, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Morris Fish, North Africa, Ottawa, Pan African News, Sexual assault, Southern Africa, Supreme Court of Canada, West Africa
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A policeman was injured Friday in clashes between supporters of Libyan strongman Moamer Kadhafi and anti-Kadhafi protesters outside the Libyan embassy in Ottawa, local media said. Dozens of anti-Kadhafi protesters carried banners that read “42 years is enough” and “Leave … read more »
Posted in Libya, News, North Africa
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Tagged Africa news, African news, breaking news, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, East Africa, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorldIndepthNigeria, Libya, map of africa, Muammar al-Gaddafi, News local news, newspapers, Noth Africa, Ottawa, Ottawa Police Service, Protest, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Southern Africa, West Africa, World news
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OTTAWA — Canada will host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015, it was announced Thursday. “Canadians will once again welcome the world to cities across the country as we watch and cheer our national team at the highest … read more »
Posted in Canada, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Africa maps, Africa news, African news, African tribes, Bank Street, BMO Field, breaking news, Canada, Canadian Soccer Association, Embassies and Consulates, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, Frank Clair Stadium, Gary Lunn, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthNigeria, Jim Watson, News local news, Ottawa, Ottawa Convention Centre, Sepp Blatter, World news
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January 31, 2011 by benim
An Air Canada flight dispatched to evacuate Canadians out of Egypt has left Cairo and is bound for Frankfurt, airline officials say. The flight, carrying 206 passengers, was one of two planes scheduled to depart Monday. Some passengers at the … read more »
Posted in Canada, Egypt, News, North Africa
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Tagged Africa maps, Africa news, African news, breaking news, Cairo, Canada, Egypt, Embassies and Consulates, Frankfurt am Main, Government of Canada, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Lawrence Cannon, List of diplomatic missions of Canada, News local news, newspapers, Ottawa, World news
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January 29, 2011 by benim
Canadians in several cities, including more than 1,000 in Toronto, are expected to rally Saturday in support of pro-democracy protesters in Egypt. Protesters chant outside the Egyptian Embassy in Ottawa on Friday, calling for the removal of Egyptian President Hosni … read more »
Posted in Canada, Egypt
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Tagged Africa maps, breaking news, Egypt, Embassies and Consulates, Facebook, Hosni Mubarak, IndepthAfrica, News local news, newspapers, North Africa, Ottawa, toronto, Twitter, World news, Yonge-Dundas Square
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Dan Carrol has a big goal with a deadline: to lose 70 pounds by his wedding day in October. To help him shed the weight, Carrol is blogging about his experience with healthier eating. He’s also moving around more, while … read more »
Posted in Canada
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Tagged Africa news, African news, breaking news, Canada, Canadians, Edmonton, IndepthAfrica, Léger Marketing, News local news, newspapers, Obesity, Ottawa, Statistics Canada, University of Alberta, World news
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December 28, 2010 by benim
FALMOUTH, JAMAICA—Jamaican police have charged an Ontario man with attempted murder after his wife was found in their car with her throat slashed near the resort area of Montego Bay. A police officer in the parish of Falmouth, who spoke … read more »
Posted in Canada, Crime & Corruption
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Tagged Africa news, African news, breaking news, Canada, Canada news, Caribbean, IndepthAfrica, Jamaica, Montego Bay, News local news, newspapers, Ontario, Ottawa, Paul Martin, Police officer, World news
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December 17, 2010 by benim
An Ottawa woman whose violent strip-search at an Ottawa police station was captured on video has launched a $1.2-million lawsuit against the Ottawa Police. The plaintiff, Stacy Bonds, alleges that a group of vindictive officers manhandled her and tossed her … read more »
Posted in Canada
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Tagged breaking news, Canada news, Cause of action, IndepthAfrica, Ottawa, ottawa news, Ottawa Police Service, Police officer, Sean Dewart, Special Investigations Unit, Strip search, Tim Gleason, World news
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December 16, 2010 by benim
OTTAWA — A 25-year-old street gang member, who came to Ottawa from Somalia at the age of nine, has been deported to that country in an operation praised by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews. But the father of Omar Ahmed … read more »
Posted in Article, Canada, East Africa, News, Somali
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Bosaso, breaking news, Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canada news, IndepthAfrica, local news, Mogadishu, Omar Ahmed, Ottawa, Puntland, Somalia, World news
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November 25, 2010 by benim
Video of a wrongfully arrested Ottawa woman being kneed, pinned to the floor and her shirt and bra cut off with scissors has been released to The Citizen. The video of Stacy Bonds’s treatment in the Ottawa police cells was … read more »
November 1, 2010 by benim
OTTAWA — International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda plans to announce Monday the 10 poor countries that will get help from the government’s $1.1-billion maternal and child-health initiative. Eighty per cent is slated for sub-Saharan Africa — Mozambique, Mali, Malawi, Nigeria, … read more »
Posted in Children & Youth, East Africa, Health, News
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Tagged Africa news, Bev Oda, billion maternal, Business Finance, Canada, Canadian Nurses Association, CARE (relief agency, Demography, Ethiopia, geography, Geography of Africa, health-news, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Mozambique, nature, Ottawa, Postmedia News, Public Health, Reproductive health, Social Issues, sub-Saharan Africa
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October 25, 2010 by benim
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Years of political hand-wringing over Guantanamo Bay’s youngest and only remaining western inmate appeared close to an end Monday as Canada’s Omar Khadr pleaded guilty to war-crimes charges in the death of a U.S. special forces … read more »
Posted in Canada
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Tagged Ahmed Said Khadr, Canada, Canadian response to Omar Khadr, Dennis Edney, Entertainment Culture, Government of Canada, guantanamo bay, Indepth Africa, khadr family, Omar Khadr, Ottawa, Plea, political-news, United States, War Conflict, Year of birth missing
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