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Archives for April 2015

Botswana: Molale Vs Morupisi: who really has a final say in the civil service?

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By Sunday Standard Reporter, 12-04-2015, Sunday Standard (Botswana) It was supposed to be part of a routine announcement on the appointments and deployment of senior public servants. Instead the latest announcement which among other things reversed an earlier one to retire Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Micus Chimbombi has set tongues wagging … [Read more...] about Botswana: Molale Vs Morupisi: who really has a final say in the civil service?

Jonathan’s handover panel meets, govt denies N3b budget

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By Mohammed Abubakar, Abuja on April 14, 2015. The Standard (Nigeria) THE Federal Government Transition Committee yesterday met to fine-tune the modalities for handover of power to the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. The maiden meeting of the panel chaired by Vice President Namadi Sambo started a few minutes past 12 noon at the vice president’s conference … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s handover panel meets, govt denies N3b budget

Kenya Police plane carried daughter-in-law of airwing boss as Garissa University attack unfolded

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By Nyambega Gisesa, Tuesday, April 14th 2015.  The Standard (Kenya) NAIROBI: Questions have emerged after reports that a delay in flying the General Service Unit’s Recce Squad to Garissa on the morning of the attack was because the plane was allegedly held up in Mombasa on an unauthorised mission. The plane is said to have arrived at Wilson Airport with the Kenya Police … [Read more...] about Kenya Police plane carried daughter-in-law of airwing boss as Garissa University attack unfolded

Rwanda: Will Francois Hollande let out all the skeletons?

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By Joseph Rwagatare, April 14, 2015, New Times (Rwanda) French president Francois Hollande has a unique chance to redeem his country and write his name among courageous and upright leaders. Will he take the chance? That’s the question – whether it is nobler to do right and correct an injustice or to stick to a policy of deceit and arrogance. Perchance he might even revive … [Read more...] about Rwanda: Will Francois Hollande let out all the skeletons?

Combat in Yemen risks stirring sectarian hatred

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By Mohamed Mukashaf and Noah Browning,Mon Apr 13, 2015, Reuters Three weeks of fighting across Yemen may be pushing a country where Sunnis and Shi'ites have prayed in the same mosques for centuries toward a sectarian war. Most combatants deny they are motivated by religion in the conflict. Iran-allied Shi'ite Houthi rebels say they are leading a just revolution and Sunni … [Read more...] about Combat in Yemen risks stirring sectarian hatred

Activists in Vietnam Seek to Halt Record-High Rhino Killings

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Sunday 12th April 2015, Vietnam Tribune HANOI, VIETNAM - 2014 was a critical year for Africa's remaining rhinos. A record 1,215 were killed for their horns, 10 times the number killed in 2009. Last year also saw the largest investment in anti-poaching efforts - $40 million - with funds going into purchasing high-tech helicopters and night vision equipment. It was also the … [Read more...] about Activists in Vietnam Seek to Halt Record-High Rhino Killings

Is Obama really “concerned” or stirring concern?

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People's Daily (China), April 11, 2015 BEIJING, April 10 -- Barack Obamahas thrown a damp towel over warming relationsbetween China and its neighbors with a funny theory about China being a bully in theSouth China Sea. Visiting Jamaica, the U.S. president said Washington is "concerned" China is using its"sheer size and muscle" to force countries into subordinate … [Read more...] about Is Obama really “concerned” or stirring concern?

I would have taken Ian Smith’s head: Mugabe

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By BRIDGET MANANAVIRE, 10 APRIL 2015,  Daily News (Zimbabwe) HARARE - President Robert Mugabe has said if he was a dictator he would have “taken the head” of Ian Smith, the late former Rhodesian leader. Trying to recapture the old revolutionary fervour of those times, Mugabe spent nearly an hour recounting the history of British colonialism and the unfairness of its rule, … [Read more...] about I would have taken Ian Smith’s head: Mugabe

Namibia: No private businesses for ministers

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By Shinovene Immanuel, 2015-04-13, The Nambian THE next five years could prove difficult for ministers who run private businesses and for those who do not want to declare their assets following President Hage Geingob's stern warning. In his address during the opening ceremony for the induction of Cabinet ministers, permanent secretaries and governors in Windhoek on … [Read more...] about Namibia: No private businesses for ministers

Ten years later, and we still don’t know who assassinated Lebanon’s leader

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By Robert Fisk, Sunday 12 April 2015. The Independent (UK) So why is the court tasked with the inquiry going after a journalist? International courts have a rather dodgy reputation. They are vast, they gobble up lots of money, they accuse all kinds of people of war crimes – usually people the US would like the courts to prosecute – and they also bumble around … [Read more...] about Ten years later, and we still don’t know who assassinated Lebanon’s leader