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Archives for May 2015
Saudi Arabia faces many threats, and Iran isn’t at the top of the list
By Mohamad Bazzi, 28 May 2015, Reuters As Iran and major world powers race toward a June 30 deadline to reach a final agreement on limiting Tehran’s nuclear capability, Saudi Arabia is so furious that it is threatening to develop its own nuclear program. The Saudis are hinting that, along with other Arab states, they would match whatever nuclear enrichment capability Iran is … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia faces many threats, and Iran isn’t at the top of the list
Tight race for AfDB president draws to a vote
27 MAY 2015, Lee Mwiti, Mail & Guardian (South Africa) The contest for the presidency of the African Development Bank could rival the drama of the 1995 election that saw a stalemate. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has sought in recent years to stay out of the political spotlight, preferring to shunt attention to its developmental agenda. But the tight race for its … [Read more...] about Tight race for AfDB president draws to a vote
Government loves Africa — it is Africans it dislikes
By Steven Friedman, 27 MAY 2015, Business Day (South Africa) OUR government and those who form opinion here love Africa — it is Africans they dislike. This week began with Africa Day, marked by ceremonies at which leaders vied to show their enthusiasm for Africanness — President Jacob Zuma exhorted us to learn the African Union anthem and fly its flag. Parts of the … [Read more...] about Government loves Africa — it is Africans it dislikes
AfDB gets new president today
By KENNETH AGUTAMBA, 28 May 2015, New Times (Rwanda) The African Development Bank (AfDB) will today get a new President, to replace Rwanda’s Dr Donald Kaberuka, who has been at the Bank’s helm since 2005. Eight candidates are vying for the position and since Monday when the 50th Annual Meetings of AfDB kicked off in the Ivory Coast capital of Abidjan, lobbyists have been … [Read more...] about AfDB gets new president today
Outgoing AfDB president Kaberuka’s statement at the 2015 Annual Meetings
By DR DONALD KABERUKA, May 28, 2015, The New Times (Rwanda) Abidjan, May 26: Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, This Assembly is also the culmination of our 50th Anniversary. Not so much a festivity, but rather a solemn occasion, to pause, to look back, to scan the future in the context of the new global landscape – which is the theme for these meetings. It is … [Read more...] about Outgoing AfDB president Kaberuka’s statement at the 2015 Annual Meetings
Rwanda lawmakers debates allowing Kagame third term bid
2015-05-27, France24 Rwanda's parliament is to debate changing the country's constitution in order to allow strongman and President Paul Kagame to stand for a third consecutive term in elections in 2017, an official said Wednesday. The debate, set to take place over the next two months, was prompted by parliament being handed petitions signed by a total of two million … [Read more...] about Rwanda lawmakers debates allowing Kagame third term bid
Ethiopia’s ruling party sweeps parliament in early vote results
ADDIS ABABA | BY AARON MAASHO, Wed 27 May 2015, Reuters Ethiopia's ruling party and its allies have won a big majority in parliament, election officials said on Wednesday, based on an early count in a weekend election in which the opposition complained of harassment. Charges of abuses were dismissed by Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, leader of the Ethiopian People's … [Read more...] about Ethiopia’s ruling party sweeps parliament in early vote results
Iraq will never be whole again, so what’s next?
By Peter Van Buren, 27 May 2015, Reuters Is there hope for Iraq? It depends on what you are hoping for. It is becoming clearer that there is little hope of destroying Islamic State in Iraq. Islamic State has no shortage of new recruits. Its fighters capture heavy weapons with such ease that the United States is forced to direct air strikes against equipment abandoned by … [Read more...] about Iraq will never be whole again, so what’s next?
An extremely dangerous conflict is brewing between the US and China in a tiny archipelago in the South China Sea
Tuesday 26 May 2015, The Independent (UK) Where lies the greatest potential for disaster in this ever more disordered world? In Russia’s efforts to rebuild its former empire? In the chaos of the Middle East, or the chronic instability of a nuclear-armed Pakistan? Conceivably, none of the above. A case can be made that the biggest danger is represented by a … [Read more...] about An extremely dangerous conflict is brewing between the US and China in a tiny archipelago in the South China Sea
Islamist fighters drawn from half the world’s countries, says UN
Jason Burke, Tuesday 26 May 2015, The Guardian (UK) Report says there are more than 25,000 ‘foreign terrorist fighters’ from 100 countries in jihadi conflicts, who pose an ‘immediate and long-term threat’ More than half the countries in the world are currently generating Islamist extremist fighters for groups such as al-Qaida and Islamic State, the UN has said. A report by … [Read more...] about Islamist fighters drawn from half the world’s countries, says UN