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Archives for May 2015
Sino-Russia joint drill not aimed at any third party
May 13, 2015, People's Daily (China) Chinese and Russian naval forces on Monday launched a joint naval exercise in thesouthern Russian port city of Novorossiysk. Code-named "Joint Sea 2015-I", it is thefourth since joint China-Russia sea drills began in 2012. The drills, scheduled from May 11 to May 21 in the Mediterranean and involving ninesurface ships from both navies, … [Read more...] about Sino-Russia joint drill not aimed at any third party
Mediterranean migrant crisis: The European Commission unveils its quota scheme
LEO CENDROWICZ, BRUSSELS Wednesday 13 May 2015, The Independent (UK) The European Commission has unveiled its migrant quota scheme, in the face of significant opposition from across the continent that means it is likely to be stalled in the bureaucratic process. The €50m (£36m) scheme is aimed at redistributing refugees across the continent, using criteria … [Read more...] about Mediterranean migrant crisis: The European Commission unveils its quota scheme
Far from home: Understanding the African diaspora
Jocelyne Muhutu Remy documents the transient lives of Africans. Understanding our diversity and the diaspora is now more important than ever. Jocelyne Muhutu Remy is a media executive and former TV producer who has spent 15 years researching and writing about the African diaspora. Her latest project, entitled ‘Next culture lab’, aims to illustrate the global nature of the … [Read more...] about Far from home: Understanding the African diaspora
South Africa: Bid to hide SAA truth shows contempt for public
BY LEON LOUW, 13 MAY 2015, BUSINESS DAILY (SOUTH AFRICA) IT IS worse than we thought. Much worse. So bad, in fact, that the state attorney has resorted to the sinister concealment from the nation of vital information. It started when Comair CEO Erik Venter was prevented from explaining the facts of a case before the North Gauteng High Court about endless bail-outs of … [Read more...] about South Africa: Bid to hide SAA truth shows contempt for public
Mugabe now needs help – Msipa
BY FUNGI KWARAMBA, CHIEF WRITER • 13 MAY 2015, DAILY NEWS (ZIMBABWE) HARARE - Retired and hugely-respected Zanu PF elder, Cephas Msipa, has broken his recent silence over Zimbabwe’s deepening political and economic crises, saying candidly yesterday that President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF had failed the country badly. Speaking in an interview with the Daily News … [Read more...] about Mugabe now needs help – Msipa
Egypt media criticism of Sisi raises questions on allies’ support
05/14/2015, Jerusalem Post Newspapers which once showered Sisi with praise have started complaining about man whose grand ambitions span the eradication of militant Islam, and the turning of Egypt into an economic powerhouse. Cairo — unprecedented criticism of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi suggests he may no longer enjoy unquestioning support from the … [Read more...] about Egypt media criticism of Sisi raises questions on allies’ support
Obama seeks to reassure Gulf allies on Iran, security at summit
WASHINGTON | BY Jeff Mason and Roberta Rampton, Thu May 14, 2015, Reuters President Barack Obama will seek to convince Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia on Thursday that the United States is committed to their security despite deep concern among Arab leaders about U.S. efforts to broker a nuclear deal with Iran. During a rare, high-profile summit at the Camp David … [Read more...] about Obama seeks to reassure Gulf allies on Iran, security at summit
Burundi army head says coup attempt failed, fighting rages in capital
By Patrick Nduwimana, Thu May 14, 2015, Reuters The head of Burundi's army said on Thursday that an attempted coup had failed and forces loyal to President Pierre Nkurunziza were in control, a day after another general said he had sacked Nkurunziza for seeking an unconstitutional third term in office. "The coup attempt failed, loyal forces are still controlling all … [Read more...] about Burundi army head says coup attempt failed, fighting rages in capital
UN Security Council to meet Thursday on Burundi
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015, Daily Nation (Kenya) UNITED NATIONS The UN Security Council on Thursday will hold urgent consultations on Burundi after a top general announced that the president was removed from power. France called for the meeting which will be held immediately after talks on Iraq, the Lithuanian presidency of the council … [Read more...] about UN Security Council to meet Thursday on Burundi
Eritrea Blossoming Beautifully at 24
Asmara (HAN) May 10,2015, By Yemane Abselom—Eritrea has had a long history of mining industry starting with colonization period when Italy had established mining industry at Karora, Debarewa, and Augaro. After independence, the government of Eritrea passed a mining law that fosters a favorable environment for foreign investment in the sector knowing full well it could play a … [Read more...] about Eritrea Blossoming Beautifully at 24