Tag Archives: United States
By Teklu Abate Thanks to advances in information and communication technologies, people overcome spatio-temporal limitations. We communicate in real time regardless of where we live. Traditionally, communications and collaborations were made between people and organizations that somehow know each other … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Democracy, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Facebook, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, New York, United States, World Bank
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Eritrea’s hardline regime has jailed at least 10,000 political prisoners, many in “unimaginably atrocious conditions”, rights group Amnesty International said in a report Thursday criticising the situation in the Red Sea state. With political opposition banned, independent media quashed and … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Pan African News
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Tagged Amnesty International, Asmara, Eritrea, eritrean, Ethiopia, Horn of Africa, IndepthAfrica, Isaias Afewerki, Soviet Union, United States
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By Eskinder Nega (From Kaliti Prison) “So that I may do the deed That my soul has to itself decreed.” – Keates Individuals can be penalized, made to suffer (oh, how I miss my child) and even killed. But democracy … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged Democracy, Eskinder, eskindernega, Ethiopia, Horace, Human rights, IndepthAfrica, Stalinism, United States
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As Addis Ababa prepares for grand festivities, galas and events in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the African Union (AU), formerly known as the Organization of African Unity (OAU), on May 25, 2013, we, Africans, … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged Addis Ababa, African Union, Emperor Haile Selassie, Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, League of Nations, United States
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Adzokpe, Jonathan There have been many proponents who have argued that Ghana’s educational system needs reforms. One of recent comments was made by Dr. Ekow Spio-Garbrah, who’s now the President of the Dominion University and a one-time Minister of Education. … read more »
Posted in Article, Education, Ghana, Op-ed, West Africa
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Tagged Dominion University, Education, Garbage, Ghana, High school, IndepthAfrica, Student, Teacher, United States
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By: Farai Mamina Facebook political gladiator ‘Baba Jukwa’ has gained instant reputation as Zimbabwe’s own version of Wikileaks. The arrogant but well-informed mole always signs off his Facebook posts with the declaration that he rebelled from Zanu PF. Baba Jukwa … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Farai Mamina, Op-ed, Politics, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Didymus Mutasa, George Charamba, IndepthAfrica, Morgan Tsvangirai, People, Robert Mugabe, United States, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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The ineffectiveness, inefficiency and failure of leadership in the country is due to the occupation of state positions by old-aged Ghanaians. The youth cherish very much the outstanding prowess in wisdom and knowledge of our elders but the question is … read more »
Posted in Article, Ghana, Op-ed, Politics, West Africa
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Tagged Doctor of Philosophy, Ghana, Ghana Civil Service, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Legon, political science, United States, University of Ghana
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The Head of the African Union Diaspora Forum, Ambassador (Dr) Erieka Bennett has asserted that the negative image which Nigeria seem to have outside its shores can only be changed by Nigerians who should speak well about the Nation and project its rich historical … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, Pan African News, Press Releases, West Africa
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Tagged Diplomatic rank, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Other World Computing, Personal computer, SandForce, Solid-state drive, United States, USB 3.0
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So Zambian Vice-President Guy Scott doesn’t like South Africa, or South Africans. In an otherwise hilarious interview with the Guardian, Scott flouted the rules of diplomacy to launch a full-fronted assault on our foreign policy, our president and our general … read more »
Posted in Article, Op-ed, Politics, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia
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Tagged BRIC, Guy Scott, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Jacob Zuma, Robert Mugabe, South Africa, United States, Zambia
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by Ibim Semenitari Press Release – The Rivers State Government has noticed with dismay a series of statements attributed to officials of different agencies in the aviation sector on the status of the aircraft belonging to the Rivers State Government, … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, Op-ed, West Africa
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Tagged aircraft, Akure, IndepthAfrica, Ministry of Aviation, Nigeria, River State, Rivers State government, Rotimi Amaechi, United States
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Local Ethiopian Community Invited to Attend Meeting, Allege They Were Kicked Out for Protesting Ethiopian Government’s Human Rights Abuses By Anna Daniels Lines of taxicabs were parked along Fairmount Avenue in City Heights yesterday afternoon–Sunday April 28. Police cars were … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Ethiopian government, Human rights, IndepthAfrica, los angeles, Meles Zenawi, Politics of Ethiopia, San Diego, United States
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America is Watching!? Diplomacy by hypocrisy is “diplocrisy”. Edmund Burke, the British statesman and philosopher, said “Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises, for never intending to go beyond promise, it costs nothing.” We’ve heard many promises on … read more »
Posted in Alemayehu G. Mariam, Article, Columnist, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged CPJ, Eskinder Nega, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Kerry, Meles Zenawi, Reeyot Alemu, United States
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Getahune Bekele Although the word “hard labour” sounds brutal and primitive, Zambian magistrate Shadreck Chanda was merciless in passing judgment when he sent 50 destitute Ethiopians to jail for entering the landlocked nation illegally on 29 March 2013. The Ethiopians … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Boeing, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopians, ethiopians news, Nairobi, Prison, UNESCO, United States
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Recent demands have been the most vocal and the most sustained in the history of Ethiopian Muslims. But if they have gone the least bit beyond the scope of religion, then, ironically, they have been overtly secularist. Many observers have … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Government, Horn of Africa, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Islamophobia, Muslim, United States
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By Philip Amiola Same sex marriage has been a subject of public debate for a long time. A cursory review of ancient literature traces this contention to the antediluvian age. Since then, proponents of this world view have coined several … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Nigeria, Op-ed, Philip Amiola, West Africa
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Tagged Gay, Gay Lesbian and Bisexual, Lagos, Law, LGBT, Marriage, Nigeria, Nigerian, same sex marriage, United States
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Cattle herding. Tribal nomadic lifestyles. The last rest stop for the Ark of the Covenant. The birthplace of Haile Selassie I and the Queen of Sheba. These images perhaps readily come to mind when one thinks of Ethiopia, but Ethiopian … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Anthony Hylton, Ark of the Covenant, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Indepth Africa Magazine, Lake Tana, Mengistu Hailemariam, United States
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By Dennis Prager We cannot bring back the stolen lives. We cannot bring back the lost limbs or the lost hearing. And we cannot mitigate the infinite grief of the victims’ loved ones. But there is something we can and … read more »
US State Department EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The government of the State of Eritrea is a highly centralized, authoritarian regime under the control of President Isaias Afwerki. The People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), headed by President Isaias, is the sole … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Special Reports
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Tagged Asmara, Crime and Justice, detention, guantanamo bay, IndepthAfrica, Prison, Reporters Without Borders, United States, United States Department of State
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By Richard Falk The dominant reactions to the horrific bombings on April 15th, the day of the running of the Boston Marathon, as well as the celebration of Patriots Day, have been so far: compassion for the victims, a … read more »
UNITED STATES President Barack Obama “will travel” to Africa, US Secretary of State John Kerry declared Wednesday in remarks to a US congressional committee. He offered no details regarding the timing and itinerary of the trip. As concern grows in … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Kenya, Op-ed
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Tagged Barack Obama, China, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Jendayi Frazer, John Kerry, Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, United States
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US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday revealed he will attend an African Union summit in Ethiopia next month, and said Washington had be more engaged with Africa. The May 19-27 summit in Addis Ababa will mark the 50th … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, News
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Tagged Addis Ababa, African Union, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Indepth Africa Magazine, John Kerry, United States
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In recent times, hardly does a week pass without a report in the media on the issue of illegal mining, stories of galamsey operators exchanging fire with security personal and some being trapped and killed underground keep coming in by … read more »
Posted in Article, Ghana, Op-ed, West Africa
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Tagged Accra, Forestry Commission, Galamsey, Ghana, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mining, Niger Delta, United States
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On April 15 heads of Moroccans political parties held a meeting to discuss the groundbreaking draft resolution for human rights in Western Sahara. The meeting was devoted to the latest developments regarding the National Question in the United Nations, and … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Op-ed, Said Temsamani
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Tagged Ban Ki-moon, Human rights, IndepthAfrica, Morocco, Sahara, Spanish Empire, United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, United States, Western Sahara
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A targeted and co-ordinated attack occurred today at the Boston Marathon shortly after 3 pm EDT. The Boston Marathon which was established in 1897 is said to typically attract 500 000 spectators and this year had over 27 000 entrants … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Op-ed, Tsungai Chipato
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Tagged Boston, Boston Marathon, Deval Patrick, Eastern Time Zone, IndepthAfrica, Massachusetts, Patriots Day, Pentagon, United States
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A week before Nigerian governor, Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom state in Southern Nigeria confessed that he “pre-rigged” the election of Senator Aloysius Etok of Akwa Ibom North Senatorial District, I was having a discussion with a Nigerian citizen who … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, Op-ed, West Africa
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Tagged Akpabio, AkwaIbomState, Godswill Akpabio, IndepthAfrica, Karl Marx, Nigeria, Nigerian, Obafemi Awolowo, Obasa, United States
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It’s a new day in Somalia. That’s the message I took away from a trip to the capital city of Mogadishu earlier this year. We have our best opportunity in more than two decades to help stabilize Somalia and advance … read more »
Posted in East Africa, News, Pan African News, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Al-Shabab, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Siad Barre, Somali people, Somalia, United States
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By Yilma Bekele Animal trainers use a whip with a stiff handle to show who the boss is. A whip is used to gain control and achieve compliance using pain. During slavery in the US whipping was a powerful weapon … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed, Yilma Bekele
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Tagged China, Ethiopia, IndepthAfrica, Meles Zenawi, People of Ethiopia, Soviet Union, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF, United States
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Since 2000, over a million Zimbabweans have left the country to seek better life in foreign countries. Most settled in South Africa, Botswana and the United Kingdom but a sizeable group has made Canada home. Journalist Tsungai Chipato, a resident … read more »
Last Sunday, President Barack Obama marked the 19th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. The President stated that the United States, “grieves with the Rwandan people” who survived the killings. “Nineteen years ago, Rwanda was torn apart by a great … read more »
Posted in East Africa, News, Rwanda
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Tagged Barack Obama, genocide, Hutu, IndepthAfrica, Rwanda, Rwandan Genocide, Tutsi, United Nations, United States
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By Olusegun Adeniyi “Whichever option I choose, men are going to die.’ That statement was made by a fictional President of the United States in Frederick Forsyth’s novel, “The Devil’s Alternative” which explores the dilemma that leaders most often confront … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, Op-ed, West Africa
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Tagged Abuja, bokoharam, Frederick Forsyth, Goodluck Jonathan, Kano, Nigeria, Nigeria newspapers, President of the United States, United States
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