A year highlighted by a new nation,regime change,famine and hopes for climate change solutions THE big story out of Africa in 2011 was the referendum in southern Sudan.That culminated in the birth of a new country,the...A year highlighted by a new nation,regime change,famine and hopes for climate change solutions THE big story out of Africa in 2011 was the referendum in southern Sudan.That culminated in the birth of a new country,the Republic of South Sudan,which joins the struggling band of developing nations.展开更多
Uganda has jurisdiction to try war criminals if the cases are referred to Kampala THE pending global arrest warrants issued against Sudan’s President Omar al Bashir and Libya’s President Muammar Gaddafi are some of ...Uganda has jurisdiction to try war criminals if the cases are referred to Kampala THE pending global arrest warrants issued against Sudan’s President Omar al Bashir and Libya’s President Muammar Gaddafi are some of the high-profile cases that Uganda is banking on to successfully prosecute,as it seeks to become a beacon of justice in East Africa. Speaking to ChinAfrica from Kampala,capital of Uganda,the spokesperson of the Uganda Judi-展开更多
TWO years after the Arab Spring revolutions in North Africa. Libya, Tunisia and Egypt all face challenging transitions in a freer socio-political environments at a time when they are dealing with very dire economic re...TWO years after the Arab Spring revolutions in North Africa. Libya, Tunisia and Egypt all face challenging transitions in a freer socio-political environments at a time when they are dealing with very dire economic realities. The three countries must now find their own ways forward building leadership and order in the midst of uncertainty.展开更多
Ghana’s Jubilee oilfield output projected to more than double by year-end AFRICA’S Gold Coast,otherwise known as the Republic of Ghana,marked the first 100 days since its oil taps began running,on March 25,2011.The...Ghana’s Jubilee oilfield output projected to more than double by year-end AFRICA’S Gold Coast,otherwise known as the Republic of Ghana,marked the first 100 days since its oil taps began running,on March 25,2011.The oil in question flows from the country’s offshore Jubilee oilfield, recognized by the stakeholders to be the largest oil discovery in West Africa in the last 10 to 15 years. This discovery has injected an air of optimism amongst Ghana-展开更多
Ethiopia’s giant GibeⅢDam runs into controversy ETHIOPIA and Kenya have one thing in common: they both produce world-class long-distance athletes. But aside from the athletics track,the two Eastern Africa countries,...Ethiopia’s giant GibeⅢDam runs into controversy ETHIOPIA and Kenya have one thing in common: they both produce world-class long-distance athletes. But aside from the athletics track,the two Eastern Africa countries, which border each other, also share the dilemma of power shortage even as they take baby-steps toward the industrialized展开更多
IT’S difficult to talk about Southern Sudan in 2011 without bringing up the historic referendum that will determine whether the south of Africa’s largest country will secede from the rest of the country. "The r...IT’S difficult to talk about Southern Sudan in 2011 without bringing up the historic referendum that will determine whether the south of Africa’s largest country will secede from the rest of the country. "The referendum in Southern Sudan is the most important event in the calendar of Africa after the(2010) World Cup(held in South Africa),because it has the consequence of introducing a new member state in Africa,and also has the consequence of returning this region back to war."展开更多
WHEN Malian football star Seydou Keita got the news that Tuareg rebels in the North had killed his countrymen, and were serious about secession he broke down in tears. ＂I＇m appealing to the people to stop. It＇s no...WHEN Malian football star Seydou Keita got the news that Tuareg rebels in the North had killed his countrymen, and were serious about secession he broke down in tears. ＂I＇m appealing to the people to stop. It＇s not normal, we don＇t do that. We need peace, we are al Malians,＂ Keita said. That was one year ago. In the ensuing chaos, a coup took place on March 22, 2012 in the country＇s capital of Bamako, which overturned the then President Amadou Toumani Toure.展开更多
LOOMING war between Sudan and South Sudan has the whole world on edge. The African Union （AU）, the Inter- governmental Authority on Development, the United Na- tions Security Council （UNSC）, the Arab League and ev...LOOMING war between Sudan and South Sudan has the whole world on edge. The African Union （AU）, the Inter- governmental Authority on Development, the United Na- tions Security Council （UNSC）, the Arab League and even the European Union have all asked the two countries to thrash out their grievances and not to return to war.展开更多
China visit marks Egyptian leader＇s more balanced foreign policy approach and new economic alliances Egypt＇s president Mohamed Morsi was accompanied by more than 80 Egyptian business people on a trip to Beijing in l...China visit marks Egyptian leader＇s more balanced foreign policy approach and new economic alliances Egypt＇s president Mohamed Morsi was accompanied by more than 80 Egyptian business people on a trip to Beijing in late August - a clear sign that the new Egyptian leader was intent on enhancing economic relations. Walking on the red carpet alongside Chinese展开更多
THE impression one gets after reading the 53-page resolution of the United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development, bet- ter known as Rio＋20, is that all those who compiled the document know what the so called ＂pl...THE impression one gets after reading the 53-page resolution of the United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development, bet- ter known as Rio＋20, is that all those who compiled the document know what the so called ＂planet-in-peril＂ needs to cure its problems.展开更多
World’s largest refugee camp continues to be a major regional challenge in East Africa Vast, dusty and congested. The Dadaab refugee camp, in northeastern Kenya, is a chaotic mess of tents built of plastic and sticks...World’s largest refugee camp continues to be a major regional challenge in East Africa Vast, dusty and congested. The Dadaab refugee camp, in northeastern Kenya, is a chaotic mess of tents built of plastic and sticks. This year Dadaab is 20 years old and remains the world’s largest refugee camp,展开更多
Death of Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi brings stability concerns in the Horn THERE＇s no doubt that Ethiopia＇s deceased prime Minister Meles Zenawi was a key cog in the stability, development and security in the Horn...Death of Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi brings stability concerns in the Horn THERE＇s no doubt that Ethiopia＇s deceased prime Minister Meles Zenawi was a key cog in the stability, development and security in the Horn of Africa. His footprints, for the 21 years that he was展开更多
EGYPTIANS moved further along the path of change after ousting Hosni Mubarak and 15 months of military rule. In June Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood beat his military-backed rival, Ahmed Shafik to become the f...EGYPTIANS moved further along the path of change after ousting Hosni Mubarak and 15 months of military rule. In June Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood beat his military-backed rival, Ahmed Shafik to become the first ever Islamist head of state in the Arab world.展开更多
SOUTH Africa took over the continental seat at the helm of the trade and investment partnership between China and Africa, with a call to change the way business has been done over the past decade. In the partnership,...SOUTH Africa took over the continental seat at the helm of the trade and investment partnership between China and Africa, with a call to change the way business has been done over the past decade. In the partnership, Africa＇s main role has been to supply the giant Chinese economy with raw materials, a market for its products and a place for Chinese entrepreneurs to make money. China, on the other hand, has opened its credit lines to African countries, doling out concessional loans. It has also pumped in volumes of funds in investment, trained thousands of people and written-off billions of dollars worth of debt.展开更多
AU gears up for fierce contest to elect its next commission chairperson IT＇S going to be a grueling battle to take control of Africa＇s most-crucial economic-political bloc when the continent＇s heads of state and go...AU gears up for fierce contest to elect its next commission chairperson IT＇S going to be a grueling battle to take control of Africa＇s most-crucial economic-political bloc when the continent＇s heads of state and governments meet in Malawi in June 2012 to elect the chair of the African Union Commission.展开更多
Nigerian elections seen as transparent despite post ballot sporadic violence PRESIDEBT GOODLUCK Ebele Jonathan of nigeria retained his seat at the helm of Africa’s most populous nation with a convincing victory in th...Nigerian elections seen as transparent despite post ballot sporadic violence PRESIDEBT GOODLUCK Ebele Jonathan of nigeria retained his seat at the helm of Africa’s most populous nation with a convincing victory in the high-stake presidential elections held on April 16, 2011.展开更多
Telesurgery could offer hope for Kenya’s mounting cancer patients THERESA Shikuku,51,had been to all major hospitals in Kenya during her illness.She’d even sent a tissue sample to South Africa for tests.The results ...Telesurgery could offer hope for Kenya’s mounting cancer patients THERESA Shikuku,51,had been to all major hospitals in Kenya during her illness.She’d even sent a tissue sample to South Africa for tests.The results confirmed liposarcoma-a malignancy of fat cells in her abdomen.There was no treatment regime.Her death was just one of the 18,000 people who die annually because of cancer,according to the Committee on Health at the Kenya’s Parliament,in February 2011. Kenya has only five oncologists in public hospitals and these展开更多
After the celebrations marking the birth of Africa’s newest nation,much work lies ahead for South Sudan by Alphonce Shiundu IN Nairobi,shirtless men,with white body powder sprinkled on their black chests and shoulder...After the celebrations marking the birth of Africa’s newest nation,much work lies ahead for South Sudan by Alphonce Shiundu IN Nairobi,shirtless men,with white body powder sprinkled on their black chests and shoulders,jumped up and down singing and shouting.Not to be left behind,tall dark women in extravagant bright-colored clothes also ululated as they vigorously shook their shoulders in a beautiful,rhythmical dance.展开更多
South Sudan,Africa’s newest nation,carries much hope on its shoulders IF joy and happiness could be measured, then millions of South Sudanese would have pushed the meter off the charts when their country got its inde...South Sudan,Africa’s newest nation,carries much hope on its shoulders IF joy and happiness could be measured, then millions of South Sudanese would have pushed the meter off the charts when their country got its independence on July 9,2011. The foot-thumping,hip-swaying and shoulder-shaking crowd chanted and danced rhythmically to celebrate their new country,their own President Salva展开更多
文摘A year highlighted by a new nation,regime change,famine and hopes for climate change solutions THE big story out of Africa in 2011 was the referendum in southern Sudan.That culminated in the birth of a new country,the Republic of South Sudan,which joins the struggling band of developing nations.
文摘Uganda has jurisdiction to try war criminals if the cases are referred to Kampala THE pending global arrest warrants issued against Sudan’s President Omar al Bashir and Libya’s President Muammar Gaddafi are some of the high-profile cases that Uganda is banking on to successfully prosecute,as it seeks to become a beacon of justice in East Africa. Speaking to ChinAfrica from Kampala,capital of Uganda,the spokesperson of the Uganda Judi-
文摘TWO years after the Arab Spring revolutions in North Africa. Libya, Tunisia and Egypt all face challenging transitions in a freer socio-political environments at a time when they are dealing with very dire economic realities. The three countries must now find their own ways forward building leadership and order in the midst of uncertainty.
文摘Ghana’s Jubilee oilfield output projected to more than double by year-end AFRICA’S Gold Coast,otherwise known as the Republic of Ghana,marked the first 100 days since its oil taps began running,on March 25,2011.The oil in question flows from the country’s offshore Jubilee oilfield, recognized by the stakeholders to be the largest oil discovery in West Africa in the last 10 to 15 years. This discovery has injected an air of optimism amongst Ghana-
文摘Ethiopia’s giant GibeⅢDam runs into controversy ETHIOPIA and Kenya have one thing in common: they both produce world-class long-distance athletes. But aside from the athletics track,the two Eastern Africa countries, which border each other, also share the dilemma of power shortage even as they take baby-steps toward the industrialized
文摘IT’S difficult to talk about Southern Sudan in 2011 without bringing up the historic referendum that will determine whether the south of Africa’s largest country will secede from the rest of the country. "The referendum in Southern Sudan is the most important event in the calendar of Africa after the(2010) World Cup(held in South Africa),because it has the consequence of introducing a new member state in Africa,and also has the consequence of returning this region back to war."
文摘WHEN Malian football star Seydou Keita got the news that Tuareg rebels in the North had killed his countrymen, and were serious about secession he broke down in tears. ＂I＇m appealing to the people to stop. It＇s not normal, we don＇t do that. We need peace, we are al Malians,＂ Keita said. That was one year ago. In the ensuing chaos, a coup took place on March 22, 2012 in the country＇s capital of Bamako, which overturned the then President Amadou Toumani Toure.
文摘LOOMING war between Sudan and South Sudan has the whole world on edge. The African Union （AU）, the Inter- governmental Authority on Development, the United Na- tions Security Council （UNSC）, the Arab League and even the European Union have all asked the two countries to thrash out their grievances and not to return to war.
文摘China visit marks Egyptian leader＇s more balanced foreign policy approach and new economic alliances Egypt＇s president Mohamed Morsi was accompanied by more than 80 Egyptian business people on a trip to Beijing in late August - a clear sign that the new Egyptian leader was intent on enhancing economic relations. Walking on the red carpet alongside Chinese
文摘THE impression one gets after reading the 53-page resolution of the United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development, bet- ter known as Rio＋20, is that all those who compiled the document know what the so called ＂planet-in-peril＂ needs to cure its problems.
文摘World’s largest refugee camp continues to be a major regional challenge in East Africa Vast, dusty and congested. The Dadaab refugee camp, in northeastern Kenya, is a chaotic mess of tents built of plastic and sticks. This year Dadaab is 20 years old and remains the world’s largest refugee camp,
文摘Death of Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi brings stability concerns in the Horn THERE＇s no doubt that Ethiopia＇s deceased prime Minister Meles Zenawi was a key cog in the stability, development and security in the Horn of Africa. His footprints, for the 21 years that he was
文摘EGYPTIANS moved further along the path of change after ousting Hosni Mubarak and 15 months of military rule. In June Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood beat his military-backed rival, Ahmed Shafik to become the first ever Islamist head of state in the Arab world.
文摘SOUTH Africa took over the continental seat at the helm of the trade and investment partnership between China and Africa, with a call to change the way business has been done over the past decade. In the partnership, Africa＇s main role has been to supply the giant Chinese economy with raw materials, a market for its products and a place for Chinese entrepreneurs to make money. China, on the other hand, has opened its credit lines to African countries, doling out concessional loans. It has also pumped in volumes of funds in investment, trained thousands of people and written-off billions of dollars worth of debt.
文摘AU gears up for fierce contest to elect its next commission chairperson IT＇S going to be a grueling battle to take control of Africa＇s most-crucial economic-political bloc when the continent＇s heads of state and governments meet in Malawi in June 2012 to elect the chair of the African Union Commission.
文摘Nigerian elections seen as transparent despite post ballot sporadic violence PRESIDEBT GOODLUCK Ebele Jonathan of nigeria retained his seat at the helm of Africa’s most populous nation with a convincing victory in the high-stake presidential elections held on April 16, 2011.
文摘Telesurgery could offer hope for Kenya’s mounting cancer patients THERESA Shikuku,51,had been to all major hospitals in Kenya during her illness.She’d even sent a tissue sample to South Africa for tests.The results confirmed liposarcoma-a malignancy of fat cells in her abdomen.There was no treatment regime.Her death was just one of the 18,000 people who die annually because of cancer,according to the Committee on Health at the Kenya’s Parliament,in February 2011. Kenya has only five oncologists in public hospitals and these
文摘After the celebrations marking the birth of Africa’s newest nation,much work lies ahead for South Sudan by Alphonce Shiundu IN Nairobi,shirtless men,with white body powder sprinkled on their black chests and shoulders,jumped up and down singing and shouting.Not to be left behind,tall dark women in extravagant bright-colored clothes also ululated as they vigorously shook their shoulders in a beautiful,rhythmical dance.
文摘South Sudan,Africa’s newest nation,carries much hope on its shoulders IF joy and happiness could be measured, then millions of South Sudanese would have pushed the meter off the charts when their country got its independence on July 9,2011. The foot-thumping,hip-swaying and shoulder-shaking crowd chanted and danced rhythmically to celebrate their new country,their own President Salva
