Tag Archives: Rule of law

Kenya’s Election

March 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

While tensions between local ethnic groups occasionally surface during election season, international observers are optimistic about a peaceful election in Kenya. The Carter Center, the human rights organization founded by former President Jimmy Carter, said it has found Kenya’s election … read more »

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Human Rights: Revisiting & Upgrading Nigeria’s Body of Archaic Laws

December 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Emeka Umeagbalasi TO Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice, The Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.- 64th Anniversary Of UDHR (World Human Rights Day): Revisiting & Upgrading Nigeria’s Body Of Archaic Laws Is Long Overdue … read more »

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Why does the Ghanian government delight in creating problems for itself?

June 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor The controversy surrounding the creation of 45 new constituencies by the Electoral Commission is troubling. So also is the anger that the government’s creation and hasty inauguration of 46 new districts and choice of their … read more »

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Assessing the political opposition in DR Congo

June 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Abbot José Mpundu INTRODUCTION I would like first and foremost to thank the organisers of this workshop for giving me the opportunity to speak to the gathering on “Assessment of the Political Opposition Action in the DR Congo”. This is … read more »

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OLF’s change in position valued

January 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Global Civic Movement for Change in Ethiopia Press Statement, Los Angeles The Global Civic Movement for Change in Ethiopia, BEKA, welcomes the OLF’s new position of embracing Ethiopian unity by dropping its secessionist vision. The OLF’s previously held position of … read more »

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Egypt ruler to testify in Mubarak trial

September 23, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Egypt’s military ruler says he will testify in the trial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak after failing to attend a previous session. Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi says he decided to testify at Saturday’s court session because of the … read more »

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Donors slam Malawi over media laws

March 23, 2011 by benim

Blantyre – Western donors on Wednesday criticised Malawi on new media restrictions, the rule of law and local polls, saying this would affect their budget support to the impoverished southern African nation. “There are concerns regarding the underlying principles of … read more »

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