Tag Archives: Political party

A way to a new nation called Nigeria

March 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The name “Nigeria” was coined by the Colonial Masters when they were about to establish a “consumer-nation” for their finished products after the raw materials had been stolen.  The geographical location defined as “Nigeria” claimed to have had independence in … read more »

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Ethiopia: TPLF and the culture of violence

January 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

According to ESAT the FBI has foiled an attempt by the Ethiopian government to assassinate Ato Abebe Gelaw. Goosh Abera and his accomplices are under custody. Please note here I said the Ethiopian government since there seems to be no … read more »

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Ethiopia: Bureaucracy – The pillar EPRDF rusting

November 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Bizuayehu Tsegaye Public service giving practice has always been complained in our country, especially in recent time, hearing countless complains against institutions performance is not something we are unfamiliar with. In fact, it pushes me to share you my … read more »

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Zimabawe: If Violence Erupts in 2013 Elections

October 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Tapiwa Kapurura, zimeye.org The continually reported signs and predictions of looming violence statistics at grassroots level in Zimbabwe remain unsettling on the mind of any ordinary but concerned citizen. Many will recall 2008 as the most violent year in … read more »

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Reforming Nigeria’s ‘electoral reform’

March 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kola Ibrahim The Nigerian constitution and laws disadvantage the poor in terms of setting up their own parties to champion issues that are of interest to them. Any talk of electoral reform that does not address this matter will still … read more »

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Egypt: Struggles that fuelled a revolution

February 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Article 43 of Kenya’s constitution provides for social and economic rights of the citizens. All proponents of change need to work very hard to realise these rights, which are essential for ending the suffering of the poor. The adoption of … read more »

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Libyan parties reject draft election law

January 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tripoli – Twelve moderate Islamist parties in Libya have rejected a proposed election law because it encourages voting along tribal lines and gives undue influence to the wealthy, they said late on Saturday. The draft law, published by the National … read more »

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Why patronage politics at the presidency is the root of all evil in Ghana

January 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Frank S. Debrah Groucho Marx, a witty American film star and comedian, once said that “politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it, misdiagnosing it, and then misapplying the wrong remedies”. In Ghana today, a peculiar kind … read more »

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Egypt military council offers concessions

October 2, 2011 by benim

Egypt’s ruling military council said on Saturday it would consider ending military trials for civilians and setting a clearer timeline for the transition to civilian rule. The state news agency MENA reported the council said it would also introduce legislation … 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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Morocco pencils in November date for early election

August 15, 2011 by benim

Morocco’s government has proposed that a parliamentary election take place early in November instead of the scheduled date of September next year, a government minister said on Sunday. Moroccan ruler King Mohammed has said he wants early elections to follow … read more »

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Zimbabwe police stop US ambassador speech

July 21, 2011 by benim

Harare – The US ambassador to Zimbabwe says police stopped a youth meeting he was scheduled to address and militants from the president’s party overran the gathering. Ambassador Charles A Ray said on Thursday that Wednesday’s meeting in central Zimbabwe … read more »

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Rawlings Does Not Own NDC And Ghana

July 16, 2011 by benim

Political parties should not revolve around any one person, irrespective of who founded it. The party and its structures must be bigger than any individual. The NDC almost committed suicide by revolving around Rawlings and his wife. This is very … read more »

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Is the NPP An Integral Part Of Ghana’s Drug Problems?

July 6, 2011 by benim

I am very surprised that the NPP seems to be the only political party unilaterally feeling the heat of a declaration that was essentially meant for all the political parties in Ghana. All the other political parties have welcomed the … read more »

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Brotherhood party legal in Egypt for first time

June 7, 2011 by benim

The Muslim Brotherhood’s political party, set up to run in polls, was declared legal in Egypt on Monday, state news agency MENA said, for the first time since the movement was founded eight decades ago. “The commission on party affairs … read more »

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Ghana: Political Leadership And The National Interest

March 15, 2011 by benim

Special Feature Article by Akyaaba Addai-Sebo It is in the national interest that anyone aspiring to be president must have roots in a constituency with a demonstrated record of performance in the provision and delivery of services. Political parties therefore … read more »

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Nigeria political Parties warm-up for INEC showdown

February 4, 2011 by benim

The various political parties are preparing for a showdown with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over possible rejection or disqualification of candidates nominated by them for the April elections. The commission is currently looking at the list of candidates … read more »

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Nigeria Electoral body satisfied with political party conduct so far

January 11, 2011 by benim

The Independent National Electoral Commission has no plans yet to penalize any political party on grounds of breaching sections of the Electoral Act, a senior official of the commission told NEXT yesterday. With the parties’ nominations at the state and … read more »

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