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Ethiopia in bottom five of Internet survey

September 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia is among the bottom five countries in a new report published by the World Wide Web Foundation’s Web Index listing. The study ranked a total of 61 countries on the number of individuals online as well as the amount … read more »

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Internet cut as Egyptians seek million-strong march

February 1, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Egypt’s anti-government protesters, scenting victory after President Hosni Mubarak agreed to discuss political reforms, rallied support for what they hope can be a million-strong march for democracy on Tuesday. Mubarak’s newly appointed vice-president began talks with opposition figures … read more »

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Protests in America: Obama urge to call for Egypt president to step down (Pictures)

January 31, 2011 by benim

he United States led an international push last night to force Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to yield to Egyptians’ demands for democracy. Protest marches came to the streets of America, with one group of demonstrators marching from the Egyptian Embassy … read more »

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Egypt crisis: Mubarak orders food subsidies and jobs in attempt to quell protests

January 31, 2011 by benim

President Hosni Mubarak, facing a popular revolt against his rule, ordered his new cabinet on Sunday to preserve subsidies, control inflation and provide more jobs. In this image made from Egypt State TV, broadcast Sunday Jan. 30, 2011, showing Egyptian … read more »

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Egypt crisis: Will Barack Obama trust 80 million Egyptians?

January 31, 2011 by benim

Mubarak’s days are numbered and the US is in a quandary: can it trust a new regime’s foreign policy – the implications are huge for the West and Israel, writes Richard Spencer. Egyptians took to the streets for the sixth … read more »

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Egypt’s Mubarak meets commanders: reports

January 30, 2011 by benim

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak visited a military headquarters and met top commanders, state media reported, showing the leader chairing a meeting as protesters who have rocked the country demanded he quit. State television showed Mubarak meeting newly appointed Vice President … read more »

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Australian-Egyptians tell Mubarak to go

January 30, 2011 by benim

Australian-Egyptians have added their voice to the growing calls for the removal of President Hosni Mubarak, amid a mounting death toll from political protests in the troubled north African nation. “They all want the same thing, they want Mubarak out,” … read more »

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Armed gangs free Muslim militants in prison breaks across Egypt

January 30, 2011 by benim

CAIRO – Egypt’s military deployed on the streets of Cairo to enforce a nighttime curfew after the sun set Friday on a day of rioting and violent chaos that was a major escalation in the challenge to authoritarian President Hosni … read more »

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Egypt protests widen, toll rises to six

January 27, 2011 by benim

Two more people died and hundreds were arrested as the biggest uprising against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule widened, prompting Washington to prod its long-time ally on democratic reforms. Incensed demonstrators appeared set for further protests despite a crackdown … read more »

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71 prisoners killed in Tunisia riots

January 26, 2011 by benim

Tunis – Tunisian Justice Minister Lazhar Karoui Chebbi said on Wednesday 71 prisoners died during riots before and after the fall of president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, including 48 killed in a fire. “The number of prisoners killed during … read more »

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U.S., in shift, bluntly urges Mubarak to reform now – Video

January 26, 2011 by benim

The United States bluntly urged Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday to make political reforms in the face of protesters demanding his ouster, marking a pivot in its stance toward a key Arab ally. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton … read more »

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Protesters in Egypt greeted by a police crackdown

January 26, 2011 by benim

Protesters taking to the streets in Egypt on Wednesday felt the wrath of security forces, a day after an unparalleled display of public rage at the government and full-throated cries for the ouster of the longtime president. Police turned water … read more »

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Egyptians follow Tunisians – Which Country is next?

January 26, 2011 by benim

Thousands of Egyptians demanded an end to President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule and three people were killed in unprecedented countrywide protests on Tuesday inspired by the revolt that brought down Tunisia’s leader. “Down, down, Hosni Mubarak,” chanted protesters in Cairo, … read more »

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Egypt anti-govt protests intensify – Video

January 26, 2011 by benim
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Three dead in Egyptian protests – sources

January 25, 2011 by benim

Two Egyptians died in protests in the Egyptian city of Suez, one of several places countrywide where demonstrators called for an end to President Hosni Mubarak’s rule, medical and security sources said on Tuesday. State television also said a security … read more »

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Egypt anti-govt protests intensify

January 25, 2011 by benim

The United States believes “the Egyptian government is stable,” despite stunning protests calling for the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday. Clinton’s comments on Tuesday came after thousands of Egyptians, inspired … read more »

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Egypt govt warns activists against Tuesday protest

January 25, 2011 by benim

The Egyptian government warned activists hoping to emulate Tunisian pro-democracy protesters that they face arrest if they go ahead on Tuesday with mass demonstrations some have billed as the “Day of Wrath”. The rallies have been promoted online by groups … read more »

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Egypt bans media reporting of church bomb probe

January 24, 2011 by benim

Egypt’s general prosecutor on Monday banned media reporting of the investigation into a deadly New Year’s Day church bombing, saying any revelations could hinder the work of investigators. Twenty-three people were killed and 97 wounded in the blast outside the … read more »

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Egypt Islamists lukewarm on calls for mass protest

January 24, 2011 by benim

Young members of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood said on Sunday they would join an anti-government protest this week prompted by the turmoil in Tunisia, although the opposition group has not made a direct call to participate. Egyptian activists inspired by the … read more »

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Tunisian protesters camp outside PM’s office

January 23, 2011 by benim

Hundreds of Tunisians defied a night-time curfew and camped out in front of Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi’s office Sunday in a bid to force the government to resign following president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s ouster. Protesters said the revolt … read more »

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Tunisia PM pledges to quit politics

January 21, 2011 by benim

The prime minister of the caretaker government, Mohammed Ghannouchi, said that the next elections will be “the first truly free elections in post- independent Tunisia” in an interview broadcast on Tunisian national television on Friday. Ghannouchi pledged that he will … read more »

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Tunisia says will track down Ben Ali family abroad

January 21, 2011 by benim

Tunisia has arrested Imed Trabelsi, a nephew of ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali’s wife, and will track down other wanted family members abroad, Interior Minister Ahmed Friia said on Friday. “Regarding our ability to track down those relatives of … read more »

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Tunisia mourns unrest victims

January 21, 2011 by benim

Tunisians have begun a three-day period of national mourning for those who died during the month-long uprising that overthrew longtime ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The mourning, which began on Friday, is meant to honour the dozens of people … read more »

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Tunisia protests hit economy – IMF spokesman

January 20, 2011 by benim

Economic activity in Tunisia has been hit by recent political turmoil but it is hard to know exactly by how much without a proper assessment, an IMF spokesman said on Thursday. Tunisia’s 23-year ruler Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was ousted … read more »

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Ben Ali: EU set to freeze Tunisian ex-leader’s assets

January 20, 2011 by benim

The EU is close to agreeing to a freeze of assets belonging to ousted Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and his family. Switzerland has already announced plans and France has said it intends to block suspicious financial movements. “There … read more »

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Tunisia to legalise banned political parties

January 20, 2011 by benim

Tunisia’s new government says it will recognise all banned political groups, including Islamists, and grant an amnesty to all political prisoners. The announcement comes after the new cabinet held its first meeting – nearly a week after President Zine al-Abidine … read more »

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New Tunisian government upbeat after first meeting

January 20, 2011 by benim

Tunisia’s fragile new government emerged from its first meeting hopeful that it can reunite a country scarred by deadly riots. Government spokesman Tayyib Al Bakouchi told reporters Thursday the multiparty government pledged to make security their top priority, to prepare … read more »

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Tunisia unity cabinet to hold first meeting amid row

January 19, 2011 by benim

Tunisia’s national unity cabinet is set to meet for the first time, amid a row over the presence of members of the previous government in key positions. Four opponents of the ousted president, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, quit the government … read more »

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Tweeting Assange’s first day in court

January 13, 2011 by benim

Unlike Julian Assange’s first appearance in a British court, the judges have now lifted the tweet ban. Court reporting in its full 140 character flower is being permitted to bloom. And boy did they tweet. It was a grey morning … read more »

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Canadian police warn about Facebook scams

January 6, 2011 by benim

ophisticated scam artists are raiding blackberries, I-phones and personal computers and are using sites like Facebook to steal identities and money by fooling friends, Halifax police warn. Det. Const. Dana Drover said Wednesday the best way to protect yourself at … read more »

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