Press review
- Zimbabwe
The politics of exclusion and national survival
The author writes from first hand experience and with deep passion for her country where she has lived and worked nearly all her life. Her analysis and insights, historical and current, reveal an understanding of how people survive creatively, and hope that their lives may return to some form of normalcy - hopes that their nation may get the leadership it needs to give priority to the people and their personal, social, national, and international needs. One photo accompanies the articelon the site; others will appear later in our photo gallery. Jim Kirkwood8 October 2007 - Clement Njoroge - Aid
Haiti: Africa Lends a Hand
Africa joins the world in assisting Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake that afflicted the country on January 12. - HIV/AIDS
AFRICA: Hospital-Acquired HIV Underestimated
Researchers and experts say hospital transmission of HIV is prevalent in Africa but has largely been downplayed. - Human Rights Watch Press Release
Stop Recruitment of Somali Refugees, Rights Group Urges Kenya
Human Rights Watch Urges Kenya to stop the recruitment of Somali refugees from UN camps within its borders to fight in the Somali army. - Rome
Interview: Africa’s Expectation for the Second Synod
Poverty, global crises’ effects, conflicts that explode over the population’s will for resource grabbing, and, at the end, AIDS – still there, never stepping back and keeping on with the mowing down of victims. These are not the official topics, but it will be the inevitable focus during the Second Synod for Africa that will open on the 4 October in Rome. - Zimbabwe
Zuma the Peacemaker?
IRIN explores the peacemaking prospects of South African President Jacob Zuma’s impending visit to Zimbabwe. - Gambia
World Pressure Mounts over Jailing of Journalists
The recent trial and imprisonment of six Gambian journalists has elicited international concern over press freedom in the tiny Western African nation. - South Africa
South Africa excluded as an emerging economic power?
Francis Kornegay examines South Africa's exclusion from a June 2009 BRIC Summit of major emerging economic powers Brazil, Russia, India and China. Kornegay argues that South Africa's marginalisation raises issues about how the continent is managing a ‘new scramble’ for Africa. - Kenya
Hotels at the coast to benefit from Films Production
Riding on the back of the recent waiver of duty on filming equipment by Finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta, local and international film makers are eying Kenya, especially the coastal region which offers a perfect filming location. Following this incentive, coastal hotels and resorts are set to host film crew and cast in large numbers.18 July 2009 - Angola
Harassment and restrictions, but election likely to be judged fair
Elections are likely to be declared free and fair despite irregularities, some intimidation, and control on media exposure and meeting space for the oppositions to mobilize. There has been some collection of weapons from the police and others. JK30 August 2008 - Southscan - Sudan/ICC
Sudan and the International Criminal Court: a guide to the controversy
The request to indict Sudan’s president on charges of genocide and war crimes in Darfur is a historic moment in international justice. But is it wise? Will it bring peace in Sudan nearer or destabilise the country further? Alex de Waal presents the many sides of a vigorous debate. JL
15 July 200815 July 2008 - Zimbabwe
State-sponsored violence and coercion create fundamentally flawed election
27 June 200827 June 2008 - AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, PRESS RELEASE - ICT
Beyond the Last Computer
Phillip tries to place science into its human context, as well as describe the art of science. This is the first in a series of a rare in-depth scientific autobiographical essay from the perspective of a person of African descent.
Friday, 20 June 200820 June 2008 - Philip Emeagwali - Kenya
Proposed Truth Commission Bill Seriously Flawed
Kenya’s draft bill to establish a Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission is flawed and should be amended, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch urged parliament to revise the bill before it becomes law.
Tue 20 May 200820 May 2008 - Human Rights Watch