Africa: U.S. Foreign Policy in Somalia

From: U.S. Department of State
Remarks
Wendy R. Sherman
Under Secretary for Political Affairs
United States Institute of Peace
Washington, DC
June 3, 2014

UNDER SECRETARY SHERMAN: Well, it’s really wonderful to be here, and I must say it’s great to see Kristin Lord who’s acting as president – she acts at it quite well. […] Continue Reading…

Unholy alliances: Organized crime in Southern Africa

From: Yona Maro

The growth of illicit networks and organized crime in Africa are interwoven into the narrative of independence and statehood on the African Continent. In Africa, as with the world as a whole, criminal activity has integrated itself into the legitimate economy, and the line between legitimate and […] Continue Reading…

STATEMENT ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ZAMBIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET

From: Charles Banda

A recent statement from the Governor of the Bank of Zambia on the challenges facing the Zambian economy, especially the Kwacha.

GOVERNOR’S STATEMENT ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET

June 10, 2014

The Bank of Zambia wishes to take this opportunity to update the public on recent developments […] Continue Reading…

Let’s fix Kenyan history;

\Let’s fix Kenyan history; “The Mau Mau Rebellion” or “The Kimathi Rebellion”…?

From: Jeremy Kinyanjui

“The Mau Mau Rebellion” or “The Kimathi Rebellion”…? “The Kenya Land & Freedom Army (KLFA)” or “The Kimathi Land & Freedom Army (KLFA)”…?

Why is it that the legendary Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi appears to be the […] Continue Reading…

Five steps to take India’s education system from mediocre to world class

\From: Fatima Husenali

Dear HRD minister,

Congratulations on BJP’s victory in the general elections. We now eagerly await the measures that your government will take to drive socio-economic prosperity for the country. As the government prepares for such measures, it is important to note that for any growth model to be […] Continue Reading…

KENYA: DIALOGUE BETWEEN PRESIDENT KENYTTA AND THE OPPOSITION LEADERS IS A GOOD IDEA

Commentary By Leo Odera Omolo In Kisumu City

KENYANS are lucky for having a well schooled and dynamic President in the name of Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta who in my opinion has the wealth of experience in public affairs, which if properly utilized could turn our beloved country into the […] Continue Reading…

Africa: Counselor Shannon and Special Envoy Booth To Attend IGAD Summit on South Sudan

From: U.S. Department of State
06/09/2014 07:21 PM EDT

Counselor Shannon and Special Envoy Booth To Attend IGAD Summit on South Sudan

Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 9, 2014

Counselor of the Department Thomas A. Shannon Jr. and Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan Donald E. Booth will attend the Heads […] Continue Reading…

KENYA: KISUMU COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS FAILING IN ITS SERVICE DELIVERY

KISUMU ASSEMBLY IS ACCUSED OF SQUANDERING MILLIONS OF TAXPAYERS MONEY ON USELESS FOREIGN TRIPS.

Writwea Leo Odera Omolo In Kisumu City

RESIDENTS of KISUMU city are up in arms against the county government headed by governor Jack Ranguma of spending the taxpayers money extravagantly by sponsoring foreign trips for MCA’s […] Continue Reading…

INTERLUDE

From: ‘Judy Miriga’

Diaspora Spokesperson
Executive Director
Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc.,
USA
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com

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Pitson – Lingala Ya Yesu

Prezda Bandason – Christina & Beautiful Nyiluo

Madanji Perimeter & Maxwell -Christina

Odos Jasuba: Wendo

Odosh Jasuba

Aboy lanlord – Arossy

20ème Anniversaire – Franco & le T.P. O.K. […] Continue Reading…

Governments have direct access to eavesdrop in some countries – Vodafone Disclosure Report

From: Abdalah Hamis

World’s second-biggest mobile phone company, Vodafone, said government agencies in a small number of countries in which it operates have direct access to its network, enabling them to listen in to calls.

Vodafone on Friday published a “Disclosure Report” which said that while in many of the 29 […] Continue Reading…

USA, D.o.State: Detention of Human Rights Lawyer and Journalist in Swaziland

From: U.S. Department of State
Press Statement
Marie Harf
Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 6, 2014

The United States is deeply concerned by the continued detention of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and journalist Bheki Makhubu in the Kingdom of Swaziland. Maseko and Makhubu were first arrested in March and […] Continue Reading…

Africa: Detention of Human Rights Lawyer and Journalist in Swaziland

From: U.S. Department of State
Press Statement
Marie Harf
Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 6, 2014

The United States is deeply concerned by the continued detention of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and journalist Bheki Makhubu in the Kingdom of Swaziland. Maseko and Makhubu were first arrested in March and […] Continue Reading…