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Panicked Zimbabwe caught with pants down as fear tactics fail to deter resistance

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Eros Noira | 08 Jul 2016 | MAIL & GUARDIAN The government appears to be in a state of panic as unrest spreads across the beleaguered country. The government appears to be in a state of panic as unrest spreads across the beleaguered country. Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF this week officially dismissed violent protests as failed attempts by opposition parties … [Read more...] about Panicked Zimbabwe caught with pants down as fear tactics fail to deter resistance

Zim youth warn of more protests

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Christopher Mahove | Africa / 07 Jul '16 | THE INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY Harare - Normalcy returned to Zimbabwe Thursday after violent protests saw citizens clash with anti-riot police in several areas around the country Wednesday, but a group calling itself #Tajamuka has warned of more protests in the near future. Addressing a press conference in Harare Thursday, … [Read more...] about Zim youth warn of more protests

Fighting Erupts In South Sudan On Fifth Anniversary Of Independence

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Denis Dumo | 07/08/2016| THE HUFFINGTON POST Gunfire rang out around the capital of the world’s newest nation. JUBA (Reuters) - Gunfire rang out in South Sudan’s capital on Friday hours after five soldiers died in clashes between rival factions, raising fears for a fragile peace process in the world’s newest nation. President Salva Kiir and former rebel … [Read more...] about Fighting Erupts In South Sudan On Fifth Anniversary Of Independence

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe says pay delay is no reason for strike

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BINDURA, Zimbabwe | MacDonald Dzirutwe | Fri Jul 8, 2016 | REUTERS Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe said on Friday a delay in paying wages to public workers was "a temporary problem" that did not justify their strike this week, and warned of a plot to overthrow his ruling ZANU-PF party. Strike organizers have said they plan to continue the action until Mugabe, in … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe’s Mugabe says pay delay is no reason for strike

In Africa, Benjamin Netanyahu Looks for Friends, and U.N. Votes, for Israel

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Jefffrey Gettleman | JULY 6, 2016 | THE NEW YORK TIMES NAIROBI, Kenya — Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, cruised around the capital of Kenya with an entourage of dozens of Israeli executives, hoping to sell Africa everything from Israeli-made plastic wrap, sprinklers and irrigation pipes to software, CCTV cameras and military equipment. Even … [Read more...] about In Africa, Benjamin Netanyahu Looks for Friends, and U.N. Votes, for Israel

Netanyahu pledges Israeli support to Africa’s fight against terror

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04 Jul 2016 | Mail & Guardian Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu on historical visit to four African states pledges suport for terrorism Israel is prepared to share intelligence with Kenya and other African countries to help the continent in its fight against Islamist terrorism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged during the second day of a tour of … [Read more...] about Netanyahu pledges Israeli support to Africa’s fight against terror

Mugabe’s Zanu-PF blames Western Embassies for protests

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07 Jul 2016 | Mail & Guardian Mugabe's Party Says Western Embassies Back Zimbabwe Protests Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party accused western embassies of sponsoring Wednesday’s strike by civil servants over the government’s failure to pay salaries on time. “We know they are being sponsored by the western embassies and some failed political parties,” … [Read more...] about Mugabe’s Zanu-PF blames Western Embassies for protests

Zimbabweans defy state call not to strike

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Godfrey Marawanyika and Chengetai Zvauya  | July 07 2016 | Business Day ZIMBABWE deployed its police force in the capital, Harare, on Wednesday as thousands of workers heeded a call to join a strike over an economic collapse that has led to a shortage of cash, import controls and the failure of the government to pay salaries on time. While the government warned … [Read more...] about Zimbabweans defy state call not to strike

Israel wins Ethiopian support for African Union ‘observer’ role

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Thursday 7 Jul 2016 | Ahram Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push for his country to be granted "observer status" at the African Union gained the backing of continental heavyweight Ethiopia on Thursday. "Israel is working very hard in many African countries. There is no reason to deny this observer position to Israel," said Ethiopian Prime Minister … [Read more...] about Israel wins Ethiopian support for African Union ‘observer’ role