Month: August 2012
South Africa’s deputy President warns: poverty, inequality could cause revolution in Mandela’s country
South Africa's deputy President warns poverty, inequality could cause revolution in his country. Cape Town (AFP) - South…
Trial of Ghaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam, for “crimes against humanity” begins in Libya in September
"A committee from the prosecutor general's office has completed its investigation into the crimes committed by Seif al-Islam…
September 2 set burial for Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
Meles's death could also potentially see changes in the relationship with arch-foe Eritrea, which split from Ethiopian rule…
Minister, 31 others dead in Ramadan PLANE CRASH
"Before landing, communication with the pilot was normal and the runway clear. Then an explosion was heard and…
Post-Apartheid CRISIS: South Africa tense after 34 killed at clash between police and striking mineworkers
A union leader compared Thursday's shooting (August 16, 2012) to the notorious Sharpeville massacre of 1960, in the…
America and “the forces holding Nigeria together”
Perhaps, the forces Ambassador Carson has in mind holding Nigeria together are the forces that arrogantly picked former…
After Egypt’s President forced retirement of top army leaders, opposition claims it’s unconstitutional, calls Aug 24 protests
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Ghana buries its late President John Atta Mills; millions mourn
Among those who viewed the body as it lay under a glass case before the service were Ivory…
Clinton makes brief 6hrs visit to Nigeria, amidst concern for Islamists Boko Haram attacks
Clinton said after meeting Jonathan, key ministers and security chiefs that "we really believe that the future for…
USAfrica BrkNEWS: 120 Nigerian-Americans STRANDED at Lagos Airport due to United Airlines cancellation.
In another troubling aspect to the disruptions caused by cancellation, USAfrica and CLASSmagazine can report based on the…
TERROR continues in Nigeria as Gunmen kill 19 in attack on Nigerian church
Boko Haram Islamic sect has repeatedly targeted Christians during and at places of worship; and are suspected in…
15 killed in attack on Egypt’s border; President Morsi calls emergency meeting
At least 13 Egyptian border guards were killed on Sunday in an attack on a checkpoint near the…