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Win win partnership? China, Southern Africa and the Extractive Industries

August 14, 2012 Global Author

Johannesburg, 14 August – China has prioritised Africa as a strategic partner at both the political and economic level and already its drive for raw materials has initiated a new scramble for Africa, the long-term implications of which are uncertain – but a new book argues that there can be a ‘win win partnership’ in southern Africa if governments pursue policies that... Read More

Africa Loses A Friend; The Passing of Alexander Cockburn

August 13, 2012 Global Author

With the passing of Alexander Cockburn, journalist extraordinaire, Africa has lost a friend, a really good friend. In decades past Alex was all to often a voice in the wilderness, especially in the pre-internet western media, in helping expose the crimes committed by the USA and its western vassals in Africa. In 1992 Alex was about the only journalist with... Read More

Secretary Hillary Clinton Whirl Wind Travels to Africa

August 13, 2012 Global AuthorHillary Clinton, Joyce Banda

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Africa July 31 through August 10, 2012. During this trip, the Secretary emphasized U.S. policy commitments outlined in the Presidential Policy Directive - to strengthen democratic institutions, spur economic growth, advance peace and security as well as promote opportunity and development for all citizens. . Read More

Sweden freezes Rwanda aid after rebel backing

August 13, 2012 Global Authoraid cuts, congo, M23, Paul Kagame, Sweden

Sweden announced Monday that it was provisionally suspending aid to Rwanda pending clarification of reports that the central African nation has backed rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “We have chosen to hold off with aid to shed light on what is going on Congo and how they (the Rwandan authorities) are involved,” Cooperation Minister Gunilla Carlsson told public… Read More

Nigeria and Mauritius sign Tax treaty

August 13, 2012 Global Author

The MoU was signed by the Chief Executive of the FSC, Ms. Clairette Ah-Hen and the Director General of the SEC, Arunma Oteh at the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) signed the treaty recently at an Annual Conference held in Beijing,China in May, according to officials at Financial Services Commission Of Mauritius .The FSC stated to reporters that the new-fangled agreement would create a... Read More

Why SADC Tribunal Must Keep Human Rights Mandate

August 8, 2012 Global Author

JOHANNESBURG – 7 August, 2012: A critical meeting of regional civil society organisations is underway in Maputo ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government summit on the 17-18th of August. Organised by the SADC Council of Non-Governmental Organisations, the Southern Africa Trade Union Co-ordination Council and the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa, the 8th Southern... Read More

High Court Finds Namibia Coervively Sterilised HIV Positive Women

August 4, 2012 Global AuthorNambia, OSISA

Johannesburg, 30 July 2012 – In a landmark judgment, the High Court in Windhoek found today that the Namibian government had coercively sterilised three HIV-positive women in violation of their basic rights. “This decision is a significant victory for HIV positive women in Namibia,” said Nicole Fritz, the Executive Director of the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC). “This ruling affirms not... Read More

Blood donation a sacred act ,with Ministerof Health encouraging Mauritians to give blood to save lives

August 4, 2012October 21, 2016 Global Author

Blood donation is a sacred act, says the Health Minister of Mauritius, iterating as well that Mauritians where possible, should give blood to stem the shortages of blood supply presently and in the future.Minister of Health and Quality of Life, Lormus Bundhoo says that a yearlong blood donation drive is the key to ensuring constant supply of donations explaining that it is a very... Read More

Help Secure The Release Of Imprisoned Sudan Sunrise Staffer

August 1, 2012 Global AuthorHumanitarian, Khartoum, Nancy Dawod, Rudwan Dawod, Salem news, Sudan, Sudan sunrise, Tim King, Tim Prichard

Rudwan Dawod’s Wife and Friend Share Candid Thoughts on Sudan Arrest and Possible Death Penalty Interview by Tim King Salem-News.com Young man from Oregon survived Horrors of Sudan, only to be arrested in protest & charged with ‘Terrorism’ during a recent visit to Khartoum. (SALEM / SPRINGFIELD) – As we reported yesterday, the defense in Khartoum has rested in the… Read More

How the Mighty have fallen…

July 28, 2012 Global Authorcongo, Germany, Kayumba Nyamwasa, Louise Mushikiwabo, M23, Obama, Paul Kagame, Rene Mugenzi, RNC, Robert Sebufirira, RPF, Rwanda, Theogene Rudasingwa, UK, UN, US

A small country in the heart of Africa it is facing an uphill PR and financial battle. Over the last few weeks Rwanda has seen dramatic cuts in foreign aid that amounts to tens of millions of dollars. All of these actions seem to be sparked by the United Nations Group of Experts report that provided overwhelming evidences that Rwanda… Read More