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Is Ghana at the brink of election-after-shocks?

It is elections year in Ghana. The country goes to the polls on 7th December 2012 to elect a new president, with a run-off, if necessary, scheduled for 28th December 2012; the same day that Parliamentary Elections will also be … read more »

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Top ally of former Ivorian president arrested in Ghana

ABIDJAN: Ghana has arrested a top ally of Ivory Coast’s former President Laurent Gbagbo after weeks of deadly attacks on Ivorian police and military installations, officials from the two neighboring West African countries said yesterday. Gbagbo is awaiting trial at … read more »

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Zenawi’s legacy and the future of free press in Ethiopia

By Mohammed Ademo Ethiopia’s new rulers waited just one day after the death of dictator Meles Zenawi was announced to confirm that little change is likely for the country’s beleaguered independent journalists. They sent that message by arresting Temesgen Desalegn, … read more »

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New Africa: the Ethiopian woman who made ethical sandals fashionable

Lucy Siegle, The Observer SoleRebels founder Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu was convinced she could make stylish shoes out of old tyres, The idea for footwear label soleRebelspopped into the brain of Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu in 2004. Looking around her native Addis … read more »

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South Africa fury over shooting tests Zuma

(CNN) — An official national day of mourning in South Africa on Thursday, called by President Jacob Zuma to memorialize the lives of dozens of miners mowed down in a police fusillade one week ago, turned into an opportunity by … read more »

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Nigeria: The Jonathan They Don’t Know – Abati

“THEY” in this piece refers to all the cynics, the pestle-wielding critics, the unrelenting, self-appointed activists, the idle and idling, twittering, collective children of anger, the distracted crowd of Facebook addicts, the BBM-pinging soap opera gossips of Nigeria, who seem … read more »

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My Dream Ideas For Nigeria

By Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, after two weeks of igniting a passionate debate about a dream team for Nigeria, I have come to some serious conclusions. Nigerians generally see a need for radical change. That change they crave ranges from … read more »

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Our image of Africa is hopelessly obsolete

Ian Birrell,The Observer Think of Ethiopia and what do you see. Perhaps a starving child, flies in her eyes and belly distended. Painfully thin adults in raggedy clothes, staring balefully at the camera in a fetid refugee camp. Or possibly … read more »

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New Africa: how an entrepreneur became ‘the Bill Gates of Ghana’

David Smith,The Observer Herman Chinery-Hesse left America to return to his parents’ country with only a computer and some big ideas… He was born in Ireland, studied in America and worked in Britain. But when Ghanaian Herman Chinery-Hesse decided to … read more »

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Nigeria: 4 feared dead in Kaduna’s bomb explosion

A bomb explosion has occurred in Kaduna metropolis, killing at least four people. The explosion occurred along Ali Akilu road between Abakpa Total/Shagalinku within the metropolis. The explosive device, a security source said, exploded accidentally in the hands of two … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Liberia v Nigeria

2013 Africa Cup of Nations – Nigeria to kick-start preparations for CAN 2013 qualifier against Liberia – Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, will begin camping in the nation’s capital, Abuja, next Sunday for September’s first leg, final round tie … read more »

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2012 London Olympics, Nigeria’s worst outing since 1988

With Nigeria’s last medal hopes dashed on Saturday night, when its 4×400 metres women’s relay team was disqualified in the final, it is now certain that the country will head home empty handed when the 2012 London Olympics end Sunday … read more »

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US American As we Know it!!

Don’t be persuaded by the rhetoric about US is a capitalist nation where individuals pull themselves up by their own boot straps. To the extent such is true, make no mistake about it, US America is a giant welfare country … read more »

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Perils and Opportunities ahead of Ethiopia

By Fekade Shewakena According to speculations and rumors Ato Meles Zenawi’s conditions range from he is resting to he is dead and anywhere in between. Thanks to the opacity of the officials in charge of the country, it is like … read more »

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Mali: Interim PM to form unity government within 72 hours

Mali’s interim president, Dioncounda Traore, reappointed his prime minister on Sunday, calling upon him to name a new government of national unity within 72 hours to form a united front against Islamists in the north. Once considered a democratic success … read more »

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Clinton’s Africa kicks off competition between US and China

By Cheng Guangjin US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has concluded an 11-day tour of Africa in which she promoted a new US strategy for the continent. The visit also stoked international debate about whether the US and China, the … read more »

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Uganda: Museveni is right, NRM needs him or his clone

Pius Muteekani Katunzi President Museveni is being misunderstood when he says that he has not seen anyone in the NRM who could steer the country in the right direction after him. And he has been consistent on that point. His … read more »

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President Banda, what is your agenda for Malawi?

by BENSON JACKSON TEKI Joyce Banda VIEWPOINT “Running affairs of the state is serious business.’’ – Bakili Muluzi, Malawi’s Head of State from 1994 -2004 Her Excellency the President, let me begin by bringing your attention to the fact that … read more »

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Mystery of Ethiopia’s missing Meles Zenawi

Ethiopia’s missing prime minister has been taking part in diplomatic efforts to resolve the Sudan crisis from his sick bed, Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi Meles Zenawi according to African Union officials. Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s normally highly visible premier, has not … read more »

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Nigerian military ‘kills 20 Boko Haram members’

Nigerian troops have killed twenty suspected members of the armed group Boko Haram in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, the army says, an account quickly denied by the militant group. Military commander Victor Ebhaleme said one soldier had been killed … read more »

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Pistorius carries South Africa flag at Olympics closing ceremony

LONDON Oscar Pistorius was chosen to carry South Africa’s flag at the closing ceremony for the London Olympics. Pistorius wrote on Twitter on Sunday prior to the ceremonies: “Really feel honoured … What a great ending to the games it’ll … read more »

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Clinton in Nigeria to talk to leaders about fighting terrorism, corruption

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Nigerian authorities Thursday to boost their intelligence capabilities to better combat growing extremist violence. Clinton is proposing that Nigeria create an “intelligence fusion cell” that would combine information from the military, spy … read more »

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Kenya’s David Rudisha wins 800m Olympic Gold

While the world watches Usain Bolt try to record a historic double on Thursday by winning the 200 metres, one other athlete could steal some of Bolt’s thunder; David Rudisha. The 23-year old Kenyan dominates his event, the 800 metres, … read more »

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Ethiopia-the quiet before the storm

By Yilma Bekele It has been forty-eight days since we saw or heard from Meles Zenawi. Some are convinced the tyrant is dead while the regime insists he is recovering, on vacation or just hanging out, depending on Ato Bereket’s … read more »

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Ethiopian prime minister Meles Zenawi not seen for seven weeks

By Afua Hirsch The Guardian Addis Ababa mute on whereabouts of PM – latest African leader believed to be unwell but subject of information blackout He hasn’t been seen in public since the G8 summit in Mexico, and since then … read more »

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Meles Zenawi: Ethiopia’s pragmatic philosopher-king or cruel despot?

The Guardian Ethiopian leader’s critics condemn his political repression, but none can doubt he has steered pragmatic course to GDP growth Meles Zenawi, the cerebral ruler of Ethiopia for the last 21 years, is a man with many reputations. Celebrated … read more »

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Mills saved Ghana from Chaos – Rev. Boamah

Reverend Yaw Boamah, President of the Legon Interdenominational Church on Wednesday described late President John Evans Atta Mills as a courageous and peaceful man. He said the late president Mills saved the nation from chaos by conceding to former president … read more »

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Tribute to my President: from a Ghanaian in London

by Ade Sawyerr* His Excellency Professor John Evans Atta Mills * President of the Republic of Ghana: from 7th January 2009 to 24th July 2012* 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 *-54 **So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this … read more »

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Mills’ Death Should Be Referred To A Coroner

By Otchere Darko The sudden death of Mills has prompted me to write again for Ghanaweb, even though lack of time had forced me to stop writing and submitting articles to this site. Like many other Ghanaians, I strongly believe … read more »

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Poem – John Fiifi Atta-Mills

Just when we, the nation, really needed you, Oh, death has laid its icy hand upon you! How united we all have become, Now that you are gone forever, only now do we really appreciate you!! Ever since the unbelievable, … read more »

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