Tag Archives: United States Constitution

Ethiopia: Off Political Taboos and Woos

By Teklu Abate The regime in Ethiopia and the opposition in the Diaspora and at home appear to live in totally different ‘worlds’. Each is a typical alien to the other. The governing party sees the opposition as powerless, incompetent, … read more »

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Disarming Americans, Arming Terrorists

While the White House was busy drafting proposals to ban assault rifles, the last of the regulations imposed on Saudi travel to the United States after September 11 were being taken apart. While some government officials were busy planning how … read more »

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Can Nigeria’s President Jonathan contest in 2015?

THE question, ‘Can President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan contest the 2015 presidential election?’, has been asked for the umpteenth time by the Nigerian literati and politicians alike. The question derives from a befuddled reading of the provisions of the Constitution of … read more »

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Ethiopia: Zenawi’s 40 years of homework for TPLF

by Robele Ababya, I chose to start writing this peace with this quotation by Thomas Jefferson: “Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty”. I chose it because liberty cannot be guaranteed to the vast majority of humankind as long as … read more »

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America’s Sheriffs Fight Barack Obama And Federal Government

By Dr. Eowyn Something extraordinary and historic took place mere days ago in Las Vegas, Nevada. For three days, from January 29 and 31, 2012, in the Tuscany Hotel & Casino, more than 120 county sheriffs, from across the United … read more »

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Ethiopia – In search of a common ground

How to manage and resolve conflict has always been our Achilles Heel. That is part of the reason why we stumble from one crisis to another. Last week was a perfect example of an attempt to try to find out … read more »

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Ex Nigerian VP Atiku Abubakar to challenge Jonathan at PDP primaries

Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar will challenge President Goodluck Jonathan as the consensus northern candidate in ruling party primaries ahead of elections next April, his spokesman said on Monday. The emergence of a single candidate from the north to … read more »

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Nigeria: Court decision on Constitutional Amendment unsettles 2011 polls

Later today, the National Assembly will transmit a clean copy of the second amendment to the 1999 constitution to the state Houses of Assembly for their assent. However, whether both the initial amendment and this will achieve their aims remain … read more »

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Nigerian lawmakers give nod to election delay

Nigerian lawmakers approved constitutional changes Thursday allowing the postponement of presidential elections set for early next year after warnings there would not be enough time to prepare. Both houses of parliament have now adopted the changes making it possible for … read more »

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