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Muhammad Ali: The voice that would not be silenced
James Reinl | 04 Jun 2016 | Mail & Guardian The late boxer will be remembered for his prowess in the ring as well as his fierce criticism of racism in the US.Of all the tributes being paid to Muhammad Ali, few can match the praise that the former boxer heaped upon himself. Ali, in his own words, was the “prettiest, the most superior, most scientific, most … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali: The voice that would not be silenced
Habré conviction puts focus on power-hungry Africa leaders
Dianna Games | 06 June 2016 | Business Day NEWS about the recent conviction of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré for substantial human rights abuses had us stepping back in time for a moment into a different Africa. Recent conversations at events around the continent have been very much focused on issues such as the digital revolution and, inevitably, … [Read more...] about Habré conviction puts focus on power-hungry Africa leaders
Tim Wigmore | 26 May 2016 | The New Statesman Why Britain’s Bangladeshis are so successful In an age of fear about immigration, the success of the Bangladeshi population in Britain has a deeper resonance. No day is complete without fears about immigrants failing to integrate in Britain. Romanians, Bulgarians and Syrians are among the ethnic groups now seen to … [Read more...] about
American Hunger
David Remnick | October 12, 1998 Issue | The New Yorker As an ambitious, searching young man, Cassius Clay invented himself, and became the most original and magnetic athlete of the century—Muhammad Ali. On the night of February 25, 1964, Cassius Clay entered the ring in Miami Beach wearing a short white robe, “The Lip” stitched on the back. He was fast, sleek, and … [Read more...] about American Hunger
Ethiopian Runners Say They Face Discrimination
Gregory Warner | June 5, 2016 | NPR When Ethiopia barred its best distance runner from competing in the 2016 Olympics, many saw it as an act of ethnic discrimination. Another runner from the same ethnic group says he was exiled. Listen to the story: MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: If you are a betting person - and we're not endorsing this - but if you are, it's a safe bet that … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Runners Say They Face Discrimination
Eye on Africa (France24)
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Drones emerge from shadows to become key cog in U.S. war machine
Josh Smith, KANDAHAR, Afghanistan/CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada | Tue Jun 7, 2016 | Reuters When U.S. drones obliterated a car carrying Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour last month, it was the kind of targeted killing that unmanned aircraft are best known for. But 15 years after a drone first fired missiles in combat, the U.S. military's drone program has expanded far … [Read more...] about Drones emerge from shadows to become key cog in U.S. war machine
After Making a Racist Commercial, Chinese Company Wonders Why Viewers Think It’s Racist
Siobhan O'Grady | May 27, 2016 | Foreign Policy A Chinese woman stands in an immaculate kitchen, preparing a load of laundry, when she’s interrupted by a black man covered in paint. He winks and whistles at her, and she beckons him toward her and leans in for a kiss. Then she shoves a packet of detergent into his mouth and forces him into her washing machine. When he … [Read more...] about After Making a Racist Commercial, Chinese Company Wonders Why Viewers Think It’s Racist
In landmark trial, former Chad dictator found guilty of crimes against humanity
Paul Schemm | May 30, 2016 | The New York Times ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Cheers erupted Monday in a Senegalese courtroom as the Extraordinary African Chambers convicted former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre of crimes against humanity and sentenced him to life in prison. It was a conviction 16 years in the making, pushed by human rights activists and the victims … [Read more...] about In landmark trial, former Chad dictator found guilty of crimes against humanity
Mediterranean death toll has reached at least 1,000 this week, says IOM
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | The Guardian At least 1,000 have died in past week alone, and 204,000 migrants and refugees have successfully crossed since January At least 1,000 people have died or are missing and presumed dead after a string of deadly incidents in the Mediterranean Sea over the past week, according to the International Organisation for … [Read more...] about Mediterranean death toll has reached at least 1,000 this week, says IOM