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Haaretz “Fixes” Misleading Story About Ethiopian Women

March 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Zach Pontz Haaretz has issued a correction vis-a-vis a report it published five weeks ago that set off a rush to condemn Israel. The original report accused government officials of injecting Ethiopian women with the long-acting contraceptive Depo-Provera in … read more »

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Israel admits Ethiopian women were given birth control shots

January 27, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Health Minister director general instructs all gynecologists in Israel’s four health maintenance organizations not to inject women with long-acting contraceptive Depo-Provera if they do not understand ramifications of treatment. By Talila Nesher A government official has for the first time … read more »

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Goodbye Prof. Mills, Goodbye Friend

August 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

On the 21st of July, 1944, you were welcomed to this world of both good and evil. We wore white and were busting in elation for there was an addition to the Ghanaian family. Honestly, you were not just any … read more »

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Ghana’s President Mills: A Good Scholar, But a Bad President

August 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., Ph.D. Mr. John Agyekum-Kufuor cannot be more accurate, and even statesmanlike, when the former president tersely and poignantly observes that his great personal achievements call for a solemn celebration of the passing of President John Evans … read more »

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Soyinka Wows His Detractors Once More

January 13, 2011 by benim

One of my happiest moments recently, was when I returned home from work on the night of Tuesday, December 7, 2010, and my wife pointed to me an article written on my most favorite African, and Nigerian, writer., Prof. Wole … read more »

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