Monthly Archives: September 2011

Forward: Stop the abuse in Eritrea! Respect basic rights!

Posted on 27/09/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Stop the abuse in Eritrea! Respect basic rights! A global plea for action This statement was put together by Eva Bruchhaus (nc-bruchhev@netcologne.de), Dr Asia Abdulkadir, Jonas Berhe and Konrad Melcher in Germany; Dan Connell, Professor,Simmons College, Boston, USA (danconnell@mac.com), Professor … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

News: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Wangari Maathai, dies aged 71

Posted on 27/09/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize died on Sunday in a hospital in Nairobi. Maathai was an inspiring figure; a social activist and environmental campaigner and a relentless advocate of the struggles of women in … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Environment, Kenya, Land, News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

African money and French politics: and the story goes on

Posted on 17/09/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

I have already mentioned in this blog what French journalists call Françafrique. Last  week, a blatant example of the links between French highest political figures and some of their African counterparts came to light.

Posted in Africa, France | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Africa: News Roundup

Posted on 11/09/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Tanzania: Tragedy at sea Nigeria: 14 More Killed in Jos, Jang Ponders Vigilante Response Africa: Will the Arab Uprising Spread to Sub Saharan Africa? Botswana: South Africa celebrates tourism week

Posted in Africa, News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment