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Celebration of Nelson Mandela 93 Years "South Africa celebrates Mandela Day, marking the 93rd birthday of the country’s first black president, with each citizen urged to donate 67 minutes for volunteer work — a minute for every year he devoted himself to the anti-apartheid struggle. Celebrations kick off at 0605 GMT with some 12.4 million children in schools around the … [Read more...] about Celebration of Nelson Mandela 93 years Birthday (photos)

Pictures of South Sudan Independence Celebration "July 9th is independence day for the Republic of Southern Sudan: a burst of glorious celebration in a region routinely reported in tones of gloom. This is a day that many Sudanese must have thought would never come. There was an interminable civil war with the north that began in the 1950s. When it finally ended with a 2005 … [Read more...] about South Sudan Independence Celebration (Photos)

Written by Nile Gardiner The White House rolls out the red carpet for President Ali Bongo of Gabon The White House is rolling out the red carpet today for President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon, whose penniless West African regime is notorious for its human rights abuses and widespread corruption (hat tip: this eye-opening report by ABC News). In yet another display of … [Read more...] about Why is Barack Obama meeting with an African tyrant?

Written by Muhammad Ajah Although I was one of those Nigerians who underestimated the ability of Mr. President to conduct a free and fair election due to his interest in the Presidential race, I have come to realize that it was a misplaced thought. He has done well in that aspect, at least far better than the past since the return of Nigeria to democratic … [Read more...] about What Mr. President must do to succeed

Written by Jamie Bechtel USA 5 : China 1 : Africa 0. It's Time to Get Our Game On Team China has exactly one objective in Africa: the Chinese want to capture as much of the natural resource base as is possible to continue to fuel China's economic growth. Because the Chinese are singularly focused on this objective, they are incredibly efficient. Their development … [Read more...] about USA, China , and Africa