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Archives for July 2015
ABOUT ‘AFRICAN SOLUTIONS TO AFRICAN PROBLEMS’
Kasaija Phillip Apuuli: In the aftermath of the failure of the international community in the 1990s to decisively deal, inter alia, with the genocide in Rwanda and state collapse in Somalia, African countries resolved to craft their own solutions to the problems emerging on the continent. This marked the origin of the notion of African solutions to Africa s … [Read more...] about ABOUT ‘AFRICAN SOLUTIONS TO AFRICAN PROBLEMS’
IN SEARCH FOR AN ELUSIVE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNEQUAL PARTNERS—EU AND AFRICA
Kingsley Ighobor As Africa confronts the challenges of a global economy, it is being forced to make tough choices in negotiating new trade agreements with its major trading partners, particularly the European Union and the US. Meanwhile, intra-Africa trade still cries for solutions. Sixty-one heads of government and other top-level officials from African and European … [Read more...] about IN SEARCH FOR AN ELUSIVE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNEQUAL PARTNERS—EU AND AFRICA
What a choice for Egypt – a megalomaniac president or the madness of Isis
ROBERT FISK, Monday 20 July 2015, THE INDEPENDENT (UK) Egypt is following the path of so many other countries that are being torn apart. If you torture your people enough, Isis will germinate in their wounds The images of an Egyptian gunboat exploding off the coast of Sinai last week were a warning to our Western politicians. Yes, we support Egypt. We love Egypt. … [Read more...] about What a choice for Egypt – a megalomaniac president or the madness of Isis
Israeli Ambassador Courts Black Lawmakers Ahead of Iran Vote
BY JOHN HUDSON, 20 JULY 2015, FOREIGN POLICY As Congress prepares for a divisive vote on U.S. President Barack Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran, the Israeli ambassador to the United States has met personally with more than 30 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in recent months and plans to meet with several more,Foreign Policy has learned. The personal … [Read more...] about Israeli Ambassador Courts Black Lawmakers Ahead of Iran Vote
Obama’s ‘Power Africa’ Project Is Off to a Sputtering Start
By RON NIXON, 21 JULY 2015, THE NEW YORK TIMES ABUJA, Nigeria — On a recent Sunday afternoon, Anike Juliet stood outside her Ghoshen Beauty salon in suburban Lokogoma, Nigeria, waiting for the lights to come back on. Inside, a number of customers waited patiently. This was nothing new to them. “It’s frustrating,” Ms. Juliet said. “We are used to the power going off, but it’s … [Read more...] about Obama’s ‘Power Africa’ Project Is Off to a Sputtering Start
China deal threatens only American military base in Africa
By Con Coughlin, Defence Editor, 21 Jul 2015, The Telegraph (UK) Camp Lemonnier, located in the East African state of Djibouti, is one of America’s key intelligence-gathering posts on Islamic State and al-Qaeda Attempts by China to increase its strategic involvement in East Africa have raised serious concerns about the future of one of America’s key … [Read more...] about China deal threatens only American military base in Africa
The reckless plot to overthrow Africa’s most absurd dictator
Andrew Rice, Tuesday 21 July 2015, The Guardian (UK) In December, a handful of middle-aged American immigrants attempted to topple the autocratic ruler of the Gambia. They had few weapons and an amateurish plan. What possessed them to risk everything in a mission that was doomed to fail? fter the coup failed, the raids began. On New Year’s Day this year, FBI agents descended … [Read more...] about The reckless plot to overthrow Africa’s most absurd dictator
The Guardian view on Hissène Habré’s trial: a major step forward for justice in Africa
Tuesday 21 July 2015, The Guardian (UK) There were scuffles in the courtroom as the trial of one of Africa’s most ruthless dictators got under way this week, in Dakar, Senegal – before being adjourned until September. The emotions were hardly unexpected. The man in the dock was a leader who has inflicted an array of repressive measures on his people during his decade-long … [Read more...] about The Guardian view on Hissène Habré’s trial: a major step forward for justice in Africa
Documents Show Red Cross May Not Know How It Spent Millions In Haiti
LAURA SULLIVAN/JUSTIN ELLIOTT PROPUBLICA, 21 JULY, NPR The American Red Cross is under pressure this week to answer detailed questionsfrom Congress about how it spent the nearly half-billion dollars it raised after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Some of those answers might be difficult to come by. New documents obtained by NPR and ProPublica reveal that the Red Cross may … [Read more...] about Documents Show Red Cross May Not Know How It Spent Millions In Haiti
Trial of former Chadian dictator marks historic first for African justice
2015-07-20, France24 The trial of Chad’s former dictator, Hissène Habré, opened in Senegal on Monday, marking the first time in Africa’s history that a court from one country has tried the former ruler of another for crimes against humanity. Habré, dressed all in white, was brought to the courtroom in Senegal’s capital Dakar by force, after his legal team denied the … [Read more...] about Trial of former Chadian dictator marks historic first for African justice