Counterpunch, Ramzy Baroud
The issue of women’s rights is a pressing one, not just because of the horrifying statistics. (Women and girls are the poorest, least educated and most victimized the world over.) But also because no real progress, development or sound governance can ever take place when half of the society is marginalized and mistreated. Equality between the genders is not an act of virtue, but also a sound strategy for a brighter future for any nation, rich or poor. To address the issue correctly, studies and reports must delve into the roots of women’s suffering, and not be satisfied with numerical indicators that tell half of the story.
21 November, 2008
Namibia: Anyone denying that there is a move afoot to unseat President Hifikepunye Pohamba is really not in touch with reality.
The Namibian, Political perspective, Gwen Lister
Let us be honest, our Head of State has been a reluctant President from the start. It is an open secret that as former President Sam Nujoma's chosen successor, he was preparing for his retirement at the time and was less than keen to take on the task.
And don't we all want the best person for the job? Some clearly feel that President Pohamba is past his sell-by date.
The most obvious solution of course, would be for President Pohamba himself to indicate he is not available for a second term.
Let us be honest, our Head of State has been a reluctant President from the start. It is an open secret that as former President Sam Nujoma's chosen successor, he was preparing for his retirement at the time and was less than keen to take on the task.
And don't we all want the best person for the job? Some clearly feel that President Pohamba is past his sell-by date.
The most obvious solution of course, would be for President Pohamba himself to indicate he is not available for a second term.
Renamo eclipsada
Savana
A penalização da Renamo deveu-se em larga escala a vários tiros que andou a dar no seu próprio pé.
A penalização da Renamo deveu-se em larga escala a vários tiros que andou a dar no seu próprio pé.
International envoys' Zimbabwe visit condemned by Robert Mugabe
Times online
A trio of elder statesmen are set to fly in to inspect the situation in Zimbabwe this weekend despite, claims from President Mugabe that they are not welcome and are bent on “illegal regime change”.Jimmy Carter, the former US President; Kofi Annan, the the former UN secretary-general; and Graca Machel, the wife of Nelson Mandela, are planning a two-day visit to assess the country’s humanitarian catastrophe and to mobilise international help.
A trio of elder statesmen are set to fly in to inspect the situation in Zimbabwe this weekend despite, claims from President Mugabe that they are not welcome and are bent on “illegal regime change”.Jimmy Carter, the former US President; Kofi Annan, the the former UN secretary-general; and Graca Machel, the wife of Nelson Mandela, are planning a two-day visit to assess the country’s humanitarian catastrophe and to mobilise international help.
The first explicit challenge to humanitarian neutrality was the 1967-1970 Biafran war
Spiked online, The thin blue line between ‘humanitarianism’ and war
The first explicit challenge to humanitarian neutrality was the 1967-1970 Biafran war, when France’s current foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner, shot to public attention by resigning from his post as a Red Cross doctor over the organisation’s failure to take sides in the conflict.
The first explicit challenge to humanitarian neutrality was the 1967-1970 Biafran war, when France’s current foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner, shot to public attention by resigning from his post as a Red Cross doctor over the organisation’s failure to take sides in the conflict.
Pambazuka News 407: Canada in Africa: the mining superpower
SPECIAL ISSUE ON CANADIAN ROLE IN MINING IN AFRICA
Daviz encorpa “what’s Moçambique is all about”, a tolerância, inclusão, o diálogo, o trabalho
Desenvolver Moçambique, A Vitória de Daviz Simango e o seu Significado para os Políticos de Meia-Tigela!!
No entanto, houve “pundits” e “eruditos” que correram a defender que Daviz não teria hipóteses algumas de sobreviver sem a tradicional “chupeta” partidária! Citaram os fracassos de Masquil e Raul Domingos, não ao ler os “eventos sócio-políticos” que despoletavam, mas com uma margem ínfima de erro, defendendo meramente as suas convicções partidárias e a direcção do marasmo em que querem ver esta nação trilhar! Não perceberam que Daviz encorpa “what’s Moçambique is all about”, a tolerância, inclusão, o diálogo, o trabalho, em suma, os anseios deste povo que faz tempo, não vê quem genuinamente assume o poder para melhorar as suas vidas, defender os seus interesses e conduzir este país ao progresso!
No entanto, houve “pundits” e “eruditos” que correram a defender que Daviz não teria hipóteses algumas de sobreviver sem a tradicional “chupeta” partidária! Citaram os fracassos de Masquil e Raul Domingos, não ao ler os “eventos sócio-políticos” que despoletavam, mas com uma margem ínfima de erro, defendendo meramente as suas convicções partidárias e a direcção do marasmo em que querem ver esta nação trilhar! Não perceberam que Daviz encorpa “what’s Moçambique is all about”, a tolerância, inclusão, o diálogo, o trabalho, em suma, os anseios deste povo que faz tempo, não vê quem genuinamente assume o poder para melhorar as suas vidas, defender os seus interesses e conduzir este país ao progresso!
New iniquities
Business Day, Ivor Davis
Botswana’s leader, Ian Khama , is the exception who rightly argues that Mugabe should be thrown out of the SADC and refused recognition and all diplomatic contacts.
Botswana’s leader, Ian Khama , is the exception who rightly argues that Mugabe should be thrown out of the SADC and refused recognition and all diplomatic contacts.
‘Cockroaches’ in Rwanda too
Business Day, Louis Rossouw
I find it particularly disturbing that, in addition to “snakes” and “dogs”, ANC hotheads are now starting to refer to COPE supporters as “cockroaches”. Not so long ago, this was what Hutu demagogues called Tutsis and their moderate Hutu friends …
I find it particularly disturbing that, in addition to “snakes” and “dogs”, ANC hotheads are now starting to refer to COPE supporters as “cockroaches”. Not so long ago, this was what Hutu demagogues called Tutsis and their moderate Hutu friends …
DA relaunch unveils a new vision for the nation
Business Day, Helen Zille, leader of the Democratic Alliance.
There are many people who support the three core principles of the DA — freedom under the constitution, nonracialism and equality of opportunity.
There are many people who support the three core principles of the DA — freedom under the constitution, nonracialism and equality of opportunity.
SOUTH Africa has finally taken a stand on Zimbabwe that has real punch.
Times South Africa, Motlanthe better late than never on Zimbabwe
But, more than that, South Africa has sent a signal that it is prepared to assume its leadership role in southern Africa, even if this means being unpopular with the likes of Mugabe.
But, more than that, South Africa has sent a signal that it is prepared to assume its leadership role in southern Africa, even if this means being unpopular with the likes of Mugabe.
Moçambique: Dhlakama é um líder politicamente moribundo?
Diário de um sociólogo, Carlos Serra
Espero que sim ! (BH)
Espero que sim ! (BH)
Mozambique: Well run election
Mozambique election bulletin, AWEPA, the European Parliamentarians for Africa, and CIP, Centro de Integridade Publica, Hanlon, Nuvunga
This election has run smoothly. Polling stations have been well organised. The new register books, which even have photos of the voter, seem to have been largely accurate. Reports of partial results have been an important innovation.
Parabéns! (BH)
This election has run smoothly. Polling stations have been well organised. The new register books, which even have photos of the voter, seem to have been largely accurate. Reports of partial results have been an important innovation.
Parabéns! (BH)
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