Obama’s Blunt Message To Africa
U.S. President Barack Obama, speaking before Ghana’s Parliament on Saturday, told the continent that, the forces of tyranny and corruption must yield if Africa is to achieve its promise. He called upon African societies to seize opportunities for peace, democracy and prosperity.
Growing atrocities uproot civilians in east DR Congo
The atrocities committed against civilians, by both Government troops and rebel groups, in the war-torn east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to drive people from their homes, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said Friday.
Armed groups attempt to destabilize Somali government
The top United Nations envoy to Somalia today condemned the latest surge in armed violence targeting the fledgling Government of the beleaguered Horn of Africa nation. According to media reports, rebel attacks in Mogadishu have killed possibly hundreds of people in recent days, with at least a dozen deaths overnight, and sent thousands more fleeing the capital city looking for safety.
Horn of Africa’s children at risk from triple threat – UNICEF
The lives of millions of children in the Horn of Africa are being threatened by chronic food insecurity, conflict and political instability, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned today. Nearly 20 million people, including four million children under the age of five, are already in need of emergency relief assistance, representing a significant rise over last September’s figure of 14 million, the agency said in a news release.
Nigeria tops Hollywood in film production – UN
The Nigerian film industry has overtaken Hollywood and closed the gap on India, the global leader in the number of movies produced each year, according to a new United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report released Tuesday.
Sudan and Chad to end conflict
Sudan and Chad have agreed to end hostilities and arrange a summit between their leaders in a move many believe is essential for peace-making efforts in Darfur. “Relations between Chad and Sudan should be normalised. If not, it will be difficult to find a solution to the Darfur crisis,” former South African president Thabo Mbeki said on Saturday.
Former Pres. must answer for War crimes
The Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague said on Monday that,there is sufficient evidence to let the charges of war crimes brought against former Liberian president Charles Taylor, stand. Taylor’s defence had argued that chief prosecutor Stephen Rapp had insufficient evidence to lead to a conviction. The court said that there is sufficient evidence. Taylor’s defence will start in several weeks. He is the first president of an African country to be charged with serious crimes under international law by an international criminal court.
Zimbabwe is Dead Broke
Zimbabawe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai announced Friday that the unity government is broke and cannot meet the demands of unions for higher pay. In making this announcement, Tsvangirai said that the government will continue to pay workers $100 a month. Zimbabwe has appealed to Western donors, but governments like the U.S. and Britain would like to see more progress in implementing the power-sharing agreement.
Jacob Zuma: People’s President But…!
South Africans are grappling with political independence for blacks who control less than 10% of the economy. That explains in part why voters chose to vote for “Lethu Mshini Wami” (Bring Me My Machine Gun.) To them; the struggle is far from over.
