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Is the Mystery of Raoul Wallenberg’s Death Finally Solved?
Ofer Aderet, Haaretz Correspondent | Aug 07, 2016 | The Huffington Post Newly published diaries of the first KGB chief state that the Swedish diplomat was liquidated on Stalin’s orders in a Soviet prison in 1947. The mystery surrounding the disappearance and death of Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust, … [Read more...] about Is the Mystery of Raoul Wallenberg’s Death Finally Solved?
Deaths and detentions in Ethiopia as protests flare
06 August 2016 | Aljazeera Six people have been reported killed in the country's Gondar region, and dozens detained during a rally in Addis Ababa. At least six people have been reported killed over two days of protests in Ethiopia while dozens were arrested in the capital, Addis Ababa. A source told Al Jazeera that four people were killed on Saturday in the northern … [Read more...] about Deaths and detentions in Ethiopia as protests flare
A Breathtaking Tour of Running in the Kenyan Rift Valley
Author: Nadine Ajaka, Video by Spencer MacDonald | Aug 01, 2016 | The Atlantic Kenyan runners are among some of the best in the world, and this stunning short documentary, Kukimbia, explores their culture and dedication—some of the runners featured in it will be competing in the 2016 Olympics. The film was directed by Spencer MacDonald in collaboration with Eva Verbeeck. … [Read more...] about A Breathtaking Tour of Running in the Kenyan Rift Valley
Former Zanu-PF acolyte calls Mugabe corrupt, likens leader to colonial prime minister
Kiri Rupiah | 05 Aug 2016 | Mail & Guardian The tables could finally be turning for the Zimbabwean strongman. A press conference was held in Harare on Wednesday by former Zanu-PF youth chairman for Mashonaland Central Godfery Tsenengamu. Tsenengamu made some statements quite unlike the usual reverence reserved for Zimbabwe’s president. The former youth chairman … [Read more...] about Former Zanu-PF acolyte calls Mugabe corrupt, likens leader to colonial prime minister
How Africa is helping expand the global antimalarial drug pipeline
Kelly Chibale | August 4, 2016 | The Conversation Globally more than three billion people are at risk of contracting malaria. In 2015 alone, an estimated 214 million new cases were recorded. Of these 88% occurred in Africa, which shoulders the heaviest malaria burden. And of the 438,000 malaria deaths worldwide in the same year, 90% were in Africa. One of the … [Read more...] about How Africa is helping expand the global antimalarial drug pipeline
European Union working with African despots to deter refugees
Martin Kreickenbaum | 11 July 2016 | wsws.org “The refugee crisis is not resolved, but the solution is progressing well in Europe and very well in Germany,” claimed interior minister Thomas de Maizière at the announcement of the latest figures for asylum applications in Germany. It is possible for someone to make such a cynical appearance before the press only if they … [Read more...] about European Union working with African despots to deter refugees
Ring of fire: Africa awaits September first annular eclipse of the sun
Graham Jones | 05 Aug 2016 | Mail & Guardian On September 1st, the continent will play host to a natural wonder of the astronomical kind: an annular eclipse of the sun. From the coral reefs of the Red Sea to the flooded plains of the Okavango Delta, Africa is home to some of the greatest natural wonders on earth. But for two-and-a-half hours on September 1st, the … [Read more...] about Ring of fire: Africa awaits September first annular eclipse of the sun
South Africa’s ANC faces worst election losses since apartheid
PRETORIA | Nqobile Dludla and Tanisha Heiberg | Fri Aug 5, 2016 | Reuters South Africa's ANC was on track for its worst electoral performance since the end of apartheid on Friday as voters vented anger about high unemployment and corruption in municipal elections that herald a sea change in politics and society. The African National Congress has ruled virtually unopposed … [Read more...] about South Africa’s ANC faces worst election losses since apartheid
Zimbabwe’s army chief threatens to deal with anti-Mugabe protesters
HARARE | MacDonald Dzirutwe | Fri Aug 5, 2016 | Reuters Zimbabwe's army commander said on Friday that his soldiers will deal with threats from activists using social media to mobilize anti-government protests, the first time the military has commented on the demonstrations. Lieutenant-General Valerio Sibanda, the Zimbabwe National Army Commander, said in an … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe’s army chief threatens to deal with anti-Mugabe protesters
South Africa elections: ANC could lose key cities to Democratic Alliance
Agencies in Johannesburg | Thursday 4 August 2016 | The Guardian Early indications show opposition inching ahead in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth as ANC support falls below 60% for first time Results from South Africa’s fiercely contested local elections could deliver a setback to the African National Congress (ANC), with early indications on … [Read more...] about South Africa elections: ANC could lose key cities to Democratic Alliance