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A New Dawn in U.S. – Zimbabwe Relations
Zimbabweans are beginning to see the fruits of Obama's inauguration promise. "We pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow ...." more...
By:
Genevieve Gunow
Vladimir Putin and his supporters, through the creation of Nashi, are using methods proven during Soviet rule that teach youth to unquestioningly support their government more...
U.S. Journalists Hushed and Punished
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Robin Raven
Laura Ling and Euna Lee were two dedicated journalists. Their story was cut short after a March 17 arrest that led to a steep conviction of 12 years in labor prison. more...
President Obama's Speech in Egypt
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Mckenzie Cassidy
President Barack Obama delivered a historic speech in Cairo, Egypt on June 3 in an attempt to mend the relationship between the United States and the Islamic world more...
Obama's First Visits to Africa – the Debates
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Sulemana Braimah
The planned visits of President Barack Obama to Egypt and Ghana have generated wide public interest in both America and Africa. more...
Africa's Place in Obama's Inaugural Speech
Africans listened to President Obama's inaugural speech with keen interest as they hoped to know early enough what to expect from their son in the White House. more...
Opposing China's presence in Africa
Media reports about China's foray into Africa suggest a scenario of Africa's complete surrender to China. Some call this the recolonization of Africa. more...
AU and Arab League support Bashir against ICC
"Africa is together on this issue because there are powerful African leaders scared that their crimes might be next on the ICC agenda," a western diplomat told Reuters. more...
Al Bashir, Darfur and ICC Arrest Warrant
In reaction to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March, President Bashir continues to fly from country to country. What is his fate? more...
Somali Piracy, The Other Side of The Story
Piracy in Somalia drew global attention when U.S. Captain Richard Philips was held in captivity for 5 days. Behind this unrest, hovever, there are many underlying forces. more...
Rebuilding Afro-European Economic Relations
Economic relations between Europe and Africa have entered a new phase known as the Economic Partnership Agreements. How is this perceived in Africa? more...
The Rise and Demise of The Lomé Convention
The Lomé Convention was the first experiment in development and co-operation between Europe and Africa after colonial rule. This explains its significance. more...
The beginning of the 21st century has presented Africa with new choices of partners. It is important however, to examine why Europe lost Africa. more...
The European Union woos China over Africa
China's foray into Africa has forced the EU to rethink its terms of engagement with the "Old Continent. The result is an EU-China-Africa triangle. more...
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