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Malawi Government strongly Refutes that its network of Computers at State House were Hacked

February 13, 2015 Global AuthorComputer Hacking, Malawi Government

State House wishes to inform the Public that, the News Article which was published by the Nation Newspaper of Friday, 13 February 2015 on the Front page by Christopher Jimu, headlined “MAN HACKS STATE HOUSE COMPUTERS” is not true. Let the truth be told that the man in question did not hack any of the State House Computer Systems but... Read More

U.S. envoy urges Congo to set date for presidential election

February 10, 2015 Global Authorcongo, DRC, elections, John Kerry, Kabila, Kagame, Obama, Rwanda

By Aaron Ross KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo should promptly set a date for a presidential election in 2016, a senior U.S. envoy said on Monday, increasing international pressure on President Joseph Kabila to step down at the polls next year. Last month, street protests killed 42 people and forced lawmakers to drop an electoral reform bill the… Read More

Ghana’s ATSU: This is not the time to celebrate, One more game to win

February 7, 2015 Global AuthorAfrica Football, Africa Sports, CAF, Christian Atsu, Ghana Blackstars

Despite reaching the final of the 2015 Orange Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana midfielder Christian Atsu is not a celebrating mood. Atsu was named Orange Man of the Match as the Black Stars eased past hosts Equatorial Guinea in their semi-final meeting on Thursday night in Malabo to set up a final clash with old foes, Cote d’Ivoire. . Read More

If only we saw Albinos for the Human beings they really are

February 7, 2015 Global AuthorAlbinism, Albino, Malawi Albinos, Malawi Human Rights, Patricia Kaliati, Rituals

A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members—Mahatma Gandhi A society founded on ill principles of life is doomed; that built on blatant disregard for decency is crooked; and that whose survival depends on the sacrifice of innocent souls’ freedom is jinxed. It appears, from simple observations of life, that nature favors the upright—those that have... Read More

South Africa: The State versus identity Document (ID)

February 6, 2015 Global AuthorGender Justice, Sex Change, South Africa, South Africa ID's

Cape Town, 6 February: South African citizens can do almost nothing without an Identity Document (ID). People whose ID particulars do not match their gender identity, gender expression and ultimately who they are, face obstruction, regular ridicule and discrimination. When the power of the state and the public sector control, rather than serve an individual’s most fundamental resource— their body—... Read More

Mauritius: Gender equality for the next term

February 6, 2015October 21, 2016 Global AuthorBurundi, east africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gender Equality, kenya, Madagascar, map of Mauritius, Mauritius, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Women in Mauritius Politics

Port Louis, 6 February: The elections have come and gone. There is a new government in place of which only eight women form part of the 69 seat National Assembly. Despite progress made over the last few years, gender inequality persists. Gender inequality is deeply rooted in entrenched attitudes. Political commitment at the highest level is crucial for social change.... Read More

Rwandwa Tourism:HOT DESTINATION FOR 2015!

February 5, 2015 Global AuthorGame Viewing, Rwanda, Rwandwa Tourism

We’re not just saying it. Rwanda really is remarkable. It’s a country that offers so many exciting experiences – and not just tracking for gorillas which too many visitors fly in to see then leave, missing out on this country's many treasures. • Mountain Gorillas – Seeing these placid and peaceful creatures is one of the worlds most exciting... Read More

ICC the West’s tool to Harass Africans, Mugabe demands cutting ties

February 2, 2015 Global AuthorAfrican Union, Al-Bashir, ICC, kenya, KENYATTA, Robert Mugabe, Sudan

The International Criminal Court should drop or suspend charges against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto until African concerns about the court and proposals to change its founding treaty are considered, African leaders say. The demand came in a report Saturday on previous decisions made by African Union leaders. Mugabe, 87, told the United Nations General... Read More

Comrade Robert Mugabe assumes African Union leadership

January 30, 2015 Global AuthorAfrican Union, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe president calls on Africa to harness resources for its own ends as members urged to tackle infrastructure, climate change, conflict and Ebola Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s 90-year-old president, has assumed the chairmanship of the African Union (AU) with a call for members to improve infrastructure and tackle climate change, conflict and Ebola, and with a familiar rallying cry that Africa’s... Read More

African Union: President Robert Mugabe should urgently address human rights concerns

January 30, 2015 Global AuthorAfrican Union, AU, Boko Haram, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe should use his position as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) to address key human rights concerns in different parts of the continent, including his own country, Amnesty International said today. President Robert Mugabe takes over the rotating position from the Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz which will see him in charge for the... Read More