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This Article is for whites only

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By Simeon Gready Mail & Guardian (South Africa) I would like to propose a challenge. This challenge is for the white people of South Africa, and it takes the form of a list. This list is a list of truths regarding the status of white in South Africa. I challenge the white person in South Africa to engage with this list of truths. I am white. As a white person, I … [Read more...] about This Article is for whites only

‘Mugabe is a scared man’

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By Fungi Kwaramba, 14 APRIL 2015, Daily News (Zimbabwe)  HARARE - Former Presidential Affairs minister Didymus Mutasa says President Robert Mugabe is running scared despite maintaining a facade of bravado and resoluteness in public, in the face of the open revolt to his misrule by his former trusted senior lieutenants as well as the deteriorating economic climate in the … [Read more...] about ‘Mugabe is a scared man’

Soyinka tasks incoming govt on bringing back Chibok Girls

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By NAN on April 14, 2015, The Guardian (Nigeria) Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Tuesday urged the incoming government in Nigeria to reinforce efforts to bring back the missing Chibok Girls. Soyinka made the call at a forum organised by Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, the President of Women Arise, one year after the girls were taken away. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports … [Read more...] about Soyinka tasks incoming govt on bringing back Chibok Girls

After 39 years in prison, an epic tale of innocence found and bitterness lost

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By Jacob Baynham, April 12, 2015, Christian Science Monitor  Ricky Jackson was the longest-serving innocent man in US history. Now, he's free of prison – and resentment. CLEVELAND - Three months and six days after he walked out of prison, Ricky Jackson has a decision to make. The past few months have been full of decisions. Where to live? What kind of car to buy? When … [Read more...] about After 39 years in prison, an epic tale of innocence found and bitterness lost

Chibok kidnapping: stoicism as girls taken by Boko Haram are remembered

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By Monica Mark in Yola, Tuesday 14 April 2015, The Guardian (UK)                                                             Demonstrators hold a silent protest in Abuja to mark one year since 200 Nigerian schoolgirls were kidnapped by Islamist militants Boko Haram Nigerians rally to mark one year anniversary of abduction by Boko Haram, as new president says … [Read more...] about Chibok kidnapping: stoicism as girls taken by Boko Haram are remembered

Al-Shabaab militants kill 10 in attack on Somali education ministry

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Agencies in Mogadishu, Tuesday 14 April 2015, The Guardian (UK) Witnesses report dead bodies amid scenes of heavy fighting after car laden with explosives rammed gate of ministry building in capital At least 10 people were killed on Tuesday when militants from the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabaab detonated two bombs outside the education ministry in … [Read more...] about Al-Shabaab militants kill 10 in attack on Somali education ministry

US, Israel protest as Russia lifts missile sale ban on Iran

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Australian Herald Tuesday 14th April, 2015 • Russia's move came in the wake of the nuclear understanding arrived at between Iran and the six world powers • US Secretary of State John Kerry objected to Moscow's decision in a phone call to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov • Russia signed the $800 million contract to sell Iran the S-300 missile system in 2007, but … [Read more...] about US, Israel protest as Russia lifts missile sale ban on Iran

Ethiopia: Arabian Investments Firms Gets an Insight into Financial Market

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Dubai (HAN) April 13, 2015 - Public Diplomacy and Regional Investment News. The Ethiopian foreign minister Dr.Tedros meets Diaspora leaders residing in ‪Dubai‬ and ‪‎Abu‬ Diabi (sic). Arabian Investment companies gets an insight access into the Ethiopian Financial markets, according to these agreements, source told Geeska Afrika Online. Meanwhile, the Ethiopian foreign … [Read more...] about Ethiopia: Arabian Investments Firms Gets an Insight into Financial Market

No surprises here—Africa is the most religious continent; but new friend China isn’t

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By Mail & Guardian Africa Reporter, 13 APR 2015, Mail & Guardian (South Africa)  With African incomes on the rise, it will also be interesting to keep an eye on regional trends. MORE than eight out of 10 people (86%) of Africans describe themselves as religious, the most of any region in the world, a new poll shows. Morocco was the most religious African country, … [Read more...] about No surprises here—Africa is the most religious continent; but new friend China isn’t

Botswana: BDP MP summons Khama to Parliament

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By UTLWANANG GASENNELWE, 13 April, 2015, Weekend Post (Botswana) Outspoken Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Francistown West, Ignatious Moswaane has called on President Lt. Gen. Khama to update parliament on issues of national interest. The BDP MP filed a motion in parliament calling for Khama to among many issues, come up with a comprehensive … [Read more...] about Botswana: BDP MP summons Khama to Parliament