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Rwanda: Tomorrow, political prisoner Ingabire will be sentenced

October 29, 2012 Global Authorkigali, Paul Kagame, Political Prisoner, political space, RPF, Rwanda, Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza

This time after several postponements, hesitations and international mood-sensing, Paul Kagame’s regime has finally decided to sentence the opposition leader, the 2012 Sakharov prize nominee, Madame Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza. It’s tomorrow 30 October at 10:00 High court time. Sources confirm that a special cell in MPANGA central prison has been already prepared for her before this symbolical ruling by the… Read More

Horrific Ambush on DR Congo Doctor: Dr. Denis Mukwege

October 25, 2012 Global AuthorAmbush, DR Congo, Dr. Denis Mukwege, M23, Panzi Hospital, sexual violence, war

Denis Mukwege Mukengere is the founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was attacked in his home tonight at gunpoint. Exactly one month ago he was addressing the United Nations about the crisis that he faces every day in the Congo with the women who are victims of sexual violence. He said in… Read More

UNSC condemns M23, expressed deep concern by neighbors support of Mutineers

October 19, 2012 Global Authorcongo, DRC, Kagame, M23, Rwanda, UN, UNSC

Security Council Presidential Statement on the situation in eastern DRC 1. The Security Council expresses its deep concern regarding the deteriorating security and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to ongoing military and other destabilizing activities of the 23 March Movement (M23) as well as other armed groups. 2. The Security Council strongly condemns the… Read More

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Rwanda joins UN Security Council despite damning Congo report

October 19, 2012October 23, 2016 Global Authorcongo, Kabila, Kagame, Rwanda, UN, UNSC

Congolese ambassador declares 'sad day for Africa' as Rwanda joins council in spite of accusations it backs DRC rebellion Rwanda's election to the UN Security Council on Thursday was branded a major embarrassment in the wake of a UN report claiming that the country is fuelling a violent uprising in a neighbouring country. Rwanda was unopposed in its bid for... Read More

Libya Crisis Becomes Focus of Presidential Race

October 17, 2012 Global Author

One year since the brutal assassination of former Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi, the political crisis inside this North African state has become a means used by the Republican Party to seal their attempt to defeat President Barack Obama on November 6. Although there was a cover-up involving the destruction of the United States consulate and annex in Benghazi on... Read More

Liberia chorus to perform at Clark Atlanta

October 17, 2012 Global Author

The renowned University of Liberia Alumni Chorus will perform on Oct. 20 at Clark Atlanta University.The 50-member Brockton, Mass.-based chorus will sing in Atlanta for the first time. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the concert at 7. Members who used to sing together in a pre-eminent choral group at the university convene annually from across the United States and abroad... Read More

Health Advice: Alcohol Poisoning

October 14, 2012 Global Author

Alcohol poisoning refers to the symptoms that accompany consuming a very large amount of alcohol, usually over a short period.Large amount is when the blood alcohol level is so high that it is considered toxic (poisonous). When this happens the patient can become extremely confused, unresponsive, disoriented, have shallow breathing, and can even pass out or go into a coma.... Read More

Huge Boost for Women’s Rights in Botswana as high court strikes down discriminatory customary law

October 12, 2012 Global Author

GABORONE – The Botswana High Court today provided a huge boost to the struggle for gender equality in Botswana by striking down a discriminatory customary law that only allowed men to inherit the family home. The High Court ruled that the customary law discriminated against women and so was unconstitutional. Critically, the Court made it clear that discrimination cannot be... Read More

Egypt’s prosecutor defies President Morsi order calling for his ouster

October 12, 2012 Global Author

CAIRO - Egypt's prosecutor general on Thursday defied his president's order to step down to defuse public anger over acquittals in a case of brutality against protesters during last year's uprising that topped the regime of Hosni Mubarak.Critics accused President Mohammed Morsi of exceeding his mandate. . Read More

Malawi Foreign Affairs Minister assures citizens amid tensions with Tanzania over lake Malawi

October 11, 2012 Global AuthorForeign Affairs Minister Ephraim Nganda Chiume, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Oil Exploration, Tanzania

BLANTYRE--Malawian Foreign Affairs Minister Ephraim Nganda Chiume Thursday led a team of government officials on a tour of the border district of Karonga to assure people of their safety amid simmering tensions with Tanzania. "We wanted to assure the people that their security is guaranteed," Chiume said. . Read More