The Supreme Court’s emergency politics. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
“All judges are politicians whether they know it or not.”Enrique Petracchi, former Chief Justice of Argentina, (2002).Among lawyers trained in the traditions of the Common Law, judicial power is often…
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A message thought to be from al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri criticizes the ouster of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy and urges Muslims to stand together to prevent Egypt from being…
Clashes after prayers in Cairo
Thousands of supporters of Egypt's deposed president were able to protest in Cairo after Friday prayers -- but the relative calm was interrupted when police fired tear gas at them
Tear gas fired at pro-Morsy protesters
Supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy called for a million-man march from 33 mosques Friday, increasing concerns of further violence.
USAfrica: Lagos Governor Fashola’s deportation of Nigerians within their country is a cruel, unlawful absurdity
Lagos Governor Fashola's deportation of Nigerians within their country is a cruel, unlawful absurdity By Ken Okorie Special to USAfricaonline.com and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. Follow Twitter.com/Chido247, Facebook.com/MandelaAchebeChido Facebook.com/USAfricaChido , Facebook.com/USAfrica247 USAfrica, Houston: On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 the…
Zimbabwe election praised by African Union
The African Union on Friday applauded Zimbabwe for holding peaceful elections, and made no mention of rigging accusations by the main opposition candidate.
How Mandela became a brand
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Adapting Maasai culture
Maasai elder, Martin Saning'o Karioni has dedicated his life's work to help his people adapt to a changing world.
Modernizing the Maasai
For centuries, the lush national parks of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania have been called home by the Maasai, one of Africa's most culturally district tribes.
Skating with Gandhi … and Tutu too
Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mahatma Gandhi. They're names you might associate with protest and peace ... less so skateboarding.
10 must-see African movies
The founder of the "African Oscars" picks the best of new African cinema.
Street kids to stage stars
Africa Umoja is an explosive stage show, featuring the talents of former street children. Its songs and rhythms are a musical history of South Africa.
Doctor gives free surgeries
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Parties bicker as Zimbabwe awaits election results
Partial results are expected Thursday, the Zimbabwe Election Commission said. As vote counting ensued, the commission dismissed Tsvangirai's party allegations of vote rigging.
Luanda: World’s priciest city
For the second time in three years, the African city of Luanda has been declared the most expensive city in the world for expats.
Congo rebels face U.N. weapons deadline
Rebels in an unstable part of the Democratic Republic of Congo have until Thursday afternoon to hand in their weapons to U.N. peacekeepers or risk being disarmed by force.
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