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Archives for July 2015
Egypt’s irrigation minister unveils new roadmap for Ethiopia’s Renaissance dam
Tuesday 28 Jul 2015, Ahram (Egypt) Egypt's Minister of Irrigation, Hossam Moghazi, said in a press conference on Tuesday that the eighth tripartite meeting is expected to take place on August 20. The meeting will pave the way to signing contracts with two European consultancy firms to study the impacts of the dam. Moghazi said that the three countries have agreed to … [Read more...] about Egypt’s irrigation minister unveils new roadmap for Ethiopia’s Renaissance dam
Museveni clinging on a string – Muntu
By DAVID MAFABI & JOYCE CHEMITAI, Wednesday 29 July 2015, The Monitor (Uganda) Kween. FDC president Mugisha Muntu has branded President Museveni a ‘cowardly’ leader whose continued reign is merely being helped by a divide and rule method. He said President Museveni is fighting internal divisions within the party, strong Opposition and legal battles that have made … [Read more...] about Museveni clinging on a string – Muntu
Do Israel and the Gulf states share interests that could lead to closer relations?
By JACK ROSEN \ 07/28/2015 \ JERUSALEM POST No longer is it a secret that Israel and several Gulf states see each other in a new light, and are having quiet conversations. Since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reelected nearly three months ago, common wisdom has insisted that the peace process is dead. Not many would argue otherwise. But consider that … [Read more...] about Do Israel and the Gulf states share interests that could lead to closer relations?
The Truth About Africom
BY ROBERT MOELLER / 21 JULY 2010 / FOREIGN POLICY No, the U.S. military is not trying to take over Africa. Here's what we're actually doing. I feel fortunate that I can say that I was present at the inception of U.S. Africa Command (Africom), the U.S. military headquarters that oversees and coordinates U.S. military activities in Africa. Starting with just a handful of people … [Read more...] about The Truth About Africom
Joseph Kabila Forever
BY KEN ROTH, IDA SAWYER / 28 JULY 2015 / FOREIGN POLICY The dangers of an extended presidency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Joseph Kabila, the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, faces a historic choice: Does he step down when his constitutionally limited two terms in office come to an end in December … [Read more...] about Joseph Kabila Forever
Obama’s Legacy: Arab-Israeli Peace
Tal Keinam, Lieutenant Colonel in the Israel Air Force Reserves, 07/24/2015, Huffington Post After a century of failed attempts at Arab-Israeli peace, the Obama Administration may have accidentally just produced the key breakthrough to success. Whether you like the Iran deal or not, it realigns the Middle East in a manner that potentially serves its people better. Consider … [Read more...] about Obama’s Legacy: Arab-Israeli Peace
‘2,000 migrants’ tried to enter Channel Tunnel overnight
2015-07-29, France24 About 2,000 migrants tried to enter the Channel Tunnel in the French port of Calais on Monday night in a bid to reach the UK, a spokesman for the company said. "It was the biggest incursion effort in the past month and a half," said the spokesman for Eurotunnel, which is battling the sometimes fatal efforts by migrants to reach Britain. An official in … [Read more...] about ‘2,000 migrants’ tried to enter Channel Tunnel overnight
Second-term Obama tells Africa’s ‘Big Men’ to quit when time is up
ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI | BY JEFF MASON AND EDMUND BLAIR | Tue 28 Jul 2015 | REUTERS Judging by the applause at the African Union headquarters, Barack Obama hit a chord when he took aim at the continent's 'Big Men', telling them they should quit when their time was up - especially since most have the cash to retire comfortably. In joining African reformists who demand term … [Read more...] about Second-term Obama tells Africa’s ‘Big Men’ to quit when time is up
Obama criticised for calling Ethiopia’s government ‘democratically elected’
David Smith in Addis Ababa, Monday 27 July 2015, The Guardian (UK) While US president calls for end of crackdown on political and press freedom, his comments on Hailemariam administration are widely condemned Barack Obama has been criticised by opposition groups and journalists in Ethiopia after referring to the country’s government as “democratically elected”, with one human … [Read more...] about Obama criticised for calling Ethiopia’s government ‘democratically elected’
Chad trial is a warning for Africa’s tyrants
CELESTE HICKS, 24 JUL 2015, MAIL & GUARDIAN (SOUTH AFRICA) In a landmark case, the country's ex-ruler, Hissène Habré, is being tried in Senegal for human rights abuses. Former Chadian leader Hissène Habré went on trial in Senegal this week, accused of crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture committed during his brutal eight-year rule from 1982 to … [Read more...] about Chad trial is a warning for Africa’s tyrants