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GOOD GOVERNANCE VIDEO!

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Democracy - What is Democracy?  What if They Gave a Prize for Good Governance and Nobody Won?  Mo Ibrahim: Governance matters for Africa - and for everybody else! One Size Doesn't Fit All: Democracy is Not Always the Best Form of Government Tribalism in Africa; western-style democracy Dr.Theogene RUDASINGWA: "Kagame is a double faced serial … [Read more...] about GOOD GOVERNANCE VIDEO!

On the Iran deal, is Netanyahu putting his own political interests ahead of his country?

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04.11.2015, Jerusalem Post Netanyahu has set the Israeli government on a path of continued confrontation with the United States that President Barack Obama now seems eager to take on. Like a latter-day political Houdini, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tied himself into a straitjacket, his fate inextricably tied to that of his lifelong archenemy, Iran. Netanyahu has … [Read more...] about On the Iran deal, is Netanyahu putting his own political interests ahead of his country?

In rush to reclaim Yemen, exiled leaders risk fracturing it

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By Taylor Luck, Correspondent APRIL 10, 2015,  The Christian Science Monitor Holed up in Saudi Arabia, the inner circle of President Hadi is rallying tribal leaders to resist Houthi rebels who control much of Yemen. The risk is that if and when they regain power the central government will emerge with little authority.  RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — From the gilded suites and … [Read more...] about In rush to reclaim Yemen, exiled leaders risk fracturing it

U.S. Expands Intelligence Sharing With Saudis in Yemen Operation

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By REUTERSAPRIL 10, 2015, 6:46 P.M. E.D.T. WASHINGTON — The United States is expanding its intelligence-sharing with Saudi Arabia to provide more information about potential targets in the kingdom's air campaign against Houthi militias in Yemen, U.S. officials told Reuters. The stepped-up assistance comes as two weeks of relentless air strikes by the Saudis and other Gulf … [Read more...] about U.S. Expands Intelligence Sharing With Saudis in Yemen Operation

Britain and America are helping Saudi Arabia push Yemen towards total collapse

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Daniek Wickham, Friday 10 April 2015, The Independent (UK) As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the UK has said that it will support the bombing campaign 'in every practical way short of engaging in combat' As Yemen’s political and economic crisis deepens, the United States and Britain have decided to throw their weight behind a Saudi-led coalition of Arab … [Read more...] about Britain and America are helping Saudi Arabia push Yemen towards total collapse

Obama, Castro shake hands as U.S., Cuba seek better ties

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Panama City, Matt Spetalnick and Dave Graham, Fri Apr 10, 2015,  (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shook hands on Friday at a summit in Panama, a symbolically charged gesture as the pair seek to restore ties between the Cold War foes. A photograph showed Obama and Castro, both wearing dark suits, chatting in a small group of leaders at the … [Read more...] about Obama, Castro shake hands as U.S., Cuba seek better ties

Nigeria: Gale Of Defections And The Fate Of Opposition

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Samson Ezea on April 11, 2015, The Guardian [Nigeria] Defection from one political party to another has been part and parcel of politics in the country since Independence. But since the return of democratic rule in the country in 1999, there has been gale of defection among politicians, especially they or their parties lose or win elections. In 1999 the Peoples Democratic … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Gale Of Defections And The Fate Of Opposition

South Africa: China does not support rogue African states, it creates them – report

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Africa can expect to witness more incidences of state-sponsored domestic violence, as Chinese aid increases, a new study shows. With China’s flagship event showcasing how its influence has grown in Africa set for the continent this year, the focus will inevitably be on the amount of new aid and loans Beijing dangles at the continent. The last summit of the triennial Forum … [Read more...] about South Africa: China does not support rogue African states, it creates them – report