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The honeymoon between China and Africa is over and that’s a good thing

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Jul 30, 2016 | The China Africa Project It wasn't that long ago when it was all smiles between the Chinese and Africans. Remember? The headlines were all about "win-win" development, China's role in helping Africa to rise above its colonial past and investment, lots and lots of Chinese investment. Every year, trade between the two would surge to new, record highs. Those were … [Read more...] about The honeymoon between China and Africa is over and that’s a good thing

Egyptian Coptic Church delegation in Jerusalem Tuesday to discuss renovation of monastery

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 Monday 1 Aug 2016 | Ahram A delegation from Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church is expected to arrive in Jerusalem on ‎Tuesday to discuss the restoration of Deir El-Sultan Monastery.‎ The visit, announced by the Church earlier this week, comes in agreement with officials from the Ethiopian Church with the aim of discussing the restoration of the ancient Deir El-Sultan Monastery … [Read more...] about Egyptian Coptic Church delegation in Jerusalem Tuesday to discuss renovation of monastery

Has a police crackdown on Mugabe’s once loyal supporters begun?

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 Farai Mutsaka | July 28, 2016 | Christian Science Monitor Frustration is growing in Zimbabwe over its rapidly deteriorating economy and alleged corruption, which President Mugabe's former supporters blame on a 'bankrupt leadership.' HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe police have detained the spokesman of the veterans association that turned on President Robert Mugabe last week … [Read more...] about Has a police crackdown on Mugabe’s once loyal supporters begun?

A fresh round of challenges to Robert Mugabe’s deadly grip on power

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Jul 30th 2016 | Harare | The Economist Comrade Bob besieged WHEN the presidential motorcade tears through the posh Borrowdale suburb where Robert Mugabe resides in Harare, all traffic still pulls onto the verge in reluctant deference to the despot. At 92 he is plainly bent on staying in power for as long as he lives. But nowadays the vendors hawking newspapers at the … [Read more...] about A fresh round of challenges to Robert Mugabe’s deadly grip on power

Ex-dictator Habre to pay $33,000 per victim

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Saturday July 30 2016 | Daily Nation Jacqueline Moudeina told journalists that a total of 4,733 civil plaintiffs were involved. DAKAR Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre, sentenced to life in May for war crimes and crimes against humanity, was ordered by a court on Friday to pay up to $33,000 (Sh3.3m) (€30,000) to each of his victims. A special court set up by … [Read more...] about Ex-dictator Habre to pay $33,000 per victim

Hundreds of Eritreans’ asylum applications still ‘incorrectly refused’

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Kate Lyons | Thursday 28 July 2016 | The Guardian MPs say it is unacceptable for Home Office to continue basing decisions on guidance acknowledged to be wrong Hundreds of asylum applications from Eritreans are being incorrectly refused by the government owing to its “unacceptable” policy on accepting refugees from the country, MPs have said. The home … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Eritreans’ asylum applications still ‘incorrectly refused’