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Shortage of Ethiopian maids in UAE created black market for maids

January 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Dubai: A shortage of housemaids and nannies due to a ban on certain nationalities has encouraged recruitment agencies to increase their fees — which in turn has led to the development of a black market in maids in the UAE, … read more »

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Hostages held for three years freed in Somalia ship raid

December 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Twenty-two hostages held captive for nearly three years by Somali pirates have been rescued by troops who raided a hijacked ship. Forces of Somalia’s Puntland region captured the Panama-flagged MV Iceberg 1 which was docked near the Gara’ad coastal village … read more »

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American Olivia Culpo crowned Miss Universe 2012

December 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 late Wednesday, beating out beauties from around the world to claim the coveted title. The title of first runner-up went to the contestant from the Philippines, Janine Tugonon. Last year’s winner Leila … read more »

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Ethiopians join Filipinos to seek amnesty in UAE

December 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Hundreds of amnesty seekers have poured into the Philippine consulate and the Consulate-General of Ethiopia on the first day of the two-month amnesty programme for illegal residents. Filipino Cherry R. said she resigned from her job upon the demands of … read more »

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Nigeria: Corruption – Between Yulia and Gloria

November 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by SOC Okenwa Politics is said to be a game of numbers but one must add here that it is one for the strong and the brave — especially in Africa! All around the world the menfolk dominate political spaces … read more »

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The remittance industry is failing those who need it most

November 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr Ismail Ahmed, founder of WorldRemit Dr Ismail Ahmed is founder of WorldRemit, a money transfer company which seeks to introduce graeter competetivity into the market. The remittance market in Africa has for too long been monopolised by companies … read more »

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Filipino maids ‘rescued’ from Gaddafi relatives

September 20, 2011 by benim

Philippine diplomats helped two Filipina maids slip out of the home of a relative of deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi after the women asked for a “rescue”, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The pair left the house of one … read more »

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