Category Archives: Politics
South Africa: Judge clears opposition politician of hate speech
JOHANNESBURG, A court in South Africa has cleared firebrand opposition politician Julius Malema of hate speech for calling Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan a dog of white monopoly capital.
Judge Roland Sutherland dismissed Gordhan’s application and ordered him to pay …
Sudan Peace Talks With Rebels Begin in Juba
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN – Talks among the Sudanese government, the rebel SPLM-North faction and two smaller Sudanese rebel groups began Friday in Juba.
After a three-hour meeting, mediators, Khartoum officials and the SPLM-North faction announced an agenda for the
Botswana Braces for High-Stakes Election Later This Month
GABORONE, BOTSWANA – Election fever is mounting in Botswana as voters prepare to go to the polls October 23.
Former president Ian Khama has formed a breakaway party following policy differences with his handpicked successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
Botswana Braces for High-Stakes Election Later This Month
GABORONE, BOTSWANA – Election fever is mounting in Botswana as voters prepare to go to the polls October 23.
Former president Ian Khama has formed a breakaway party following policy differences with his handpicked successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
Guinean President Visits US, Faces Term Limit Questions
WASHINGTON – As Guinea’s president visits the U.S. preaching economic development, a debate rages back home about term limits.
President Alpha Conde spent the week visiting U.S. diplomats, granting interviews and meeting with business leaders. He said his goal is …
Guinean President Visits US, Faces Term Limit Questions
WASHINGTON – As Guinea’s president visits the U.S. preaching economic development, a debate rages back home about term limits.
President Alpha Conde spent the week visiting U.S. diplomats, granting interviews and meeting with business leaders. He said his goal is …
