Showing posts with label Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Africa. Show all posts
Sunday, June 28
FT: Rothschild and Freshfields founders linked to slavery
By Carola Hoyos in the Financial Times. Full article may be read here.
Tuesday, June 9
Friday, April 10
IRIN: Kenya: Coalition cracks and armed militias threaten stability
By: IRIN; Full article may be read here
Once regarded as one of East Africa's most stable, prosperous countries, Kenya looks to be sinking fast. Meanwhile, the armed conflict in the North continues.
Once regarded as one of East Africa's most stable, prosperous countries, Kenya looks to be sinking fast. Meanwhile, the armed conflict in the North continues.
Tuesday, March 10
New York Times: 2 West Africa Slayings May Signal a New Day
By: Lydia Polgreen; Full Article May Be Read Here
"This mutual loathing had both personal and tribal roots. General Tagme Na Waie was from the Balante tribe, which dominates the army. Mr. Vieira came from the less important Papel tribe. The general claimed that Mr. Vieira’s government had once tortured him by shocking his testicles with an electric device. Mr. Vieira suspected the general of undermining his power and threatening his rule."
"This mutual loathing had both personal and tribal roots. General Tagme Na Waie was from the Balante tribe, which dominates the army. Mr. Vieira came from the less important Papel tribe. The general claimed that Mr. Vieira’s government had once tortured him by shocking his testicles with an electric device. Mr. Vieira suspected the general of undermining his power and threatening his rule."
Tuesday, February 24
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