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Trading Democracy for Stability, Rwanda’s Election Compromise

Rwanda elections mired in controversy

Rwanda’s economic liberalization stands in stark contrast to the lack of political liberalization.

Rwanda’s Sham Election Spells Doom for Peace, Democracy

Rwandan President Paul Kagame

Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame gets 7 more years after flawed elections. Though Kagame can claim credit for impressive economic growth and development under his leadership, the current system of governance seems unlikely to yield long-term peace and stability in Rwanda. Part 1.

Zim Ambassador Clashes With Mugabe Critic John Makumbe

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A Few days before the Southern African Development Community heads of State and Government summit kicks off in Windhoek, a bitter feud has erupted between the Zimbabwean Ambassador to Namibia, Chipo Zindoga and Zimbabwean political scientist John Makumbe.

US$150 million Jets For Nigerian President, No Cash for 2011 Polls

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Presidential luxury trumps democracy in Nigeria. The Nigerian government this week approved plans to buy two new generation Falcon 7X jets and one Gulfstream G550 for the presidential fleet at a cost of US$150 million amid efforts by the government to raise funding for elections.

Southern Africa In Bid To Unscramble Economic Jigsaw Puzzle

South African Rand, Southern Africa's currency of choice.

SOUTHERN African Development Community Heads of State and Government will carry the region’s elusive dream of financial integration when they convene in Windhoek, Namibia, in two weeks’ time.

Air Zimbabwe Buys New Airbus A340-600 Jets: Maiden Flight Slated for October 25

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Zimbabwe’s national airline, Air Zimbabwe, has reportedly secured a deal with French aviation giant Airbus for the supply of two Airbus A340-600 long haul passenger jets and one Airbus A319 jet to replace its aging fleet of Boeing 737 jets scheduled to retire in 2011.

“War without Borders”: Obama’s “Long War”

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The concept of the “long war” has characterised military doctrine since the end of World War II. The broader objective of global military dominance in support of an imperial project was first formulated under the Truman administration in the late 1940s at the outset of the Cold War.

Russia Subway Bombing Strips Terrorism of Gender Stereotypes

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Windhoek- PIC Tawanda Kanhema

BLOG: The subway bombing that killed at least 39 people in Moscow on Monday morning will transform the way states and state security agencies currently view the fight against terrorism.

S. African Unit Of German Firm Said To Equip Mugabe-held Zimbabwe Dairy Plant

Washington – News reports and sources in Zimbabwe’s dairy industry said Thursday that Guth South Africa, a subsidiary of Germany’s Guth Ventiltechnik, may be in violation of the sanctions imposed by the European Union on President Robert Mugabe and his family by supplying equipment to Gushungo Holdings for a dairy plant in the Zvimba communal lands, Mashonaland West.

Prominent Somali Journalist Arrested In Moderate Islamist Town

Mogadishu: A prominent Somali radio reporter, Abdul Kamirm Ahmed Bulhan was arrested on Wednesday night by a non-militant Islamist group, Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa in the city of Abud Waq near the border with Ethiopia, colleagues and relatives confirmed Thursday.

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