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Playing politics: new ways to win votes in Africa

Source: Deutsche Welle, Nov 23 2012, 10:01am CST

Ernest Bai Koroma is hoping to be confirmed in office as president of Sierra Leone but just weeks earlier he seemed more interested in football. During his campaigning for the November 17 election, he frequently wore a tracksuit and tossed footballs ...

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Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil

Source: Charlotte Observer  |   May 18 2013, 9:39am CDT

KAMPALA, Uganda Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of a presiden ...

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Succession: Suddenly, Uganda is up for grabs

Source: The East African   |   May 18 2013, 4:14am CDT

As my Kenyan friends would say, “things are getting elephant” in Uganda. The big story right now was kicked off by a letter written by Gen David “Tinyefuza” Sejusa, Uganda’s Co-ordinator of Intelligence Services, who suggested tha ...

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"Technology and the Internet are not just a source of power for the politicians but also for the voters"


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TV Africa Celebrates 10 Years of "Projecting African Values"

Source: Peace FM Online   |   May 17 2013, 11:37am CDT

While many let go the thought of upholding the treasure of rich African and Ghanaian culture, TV Africa today, prides itself with 10 years of projecting the values of the African dating back to antiquity. From the wisdom of one man Mr Kwaw Ansah, TV ...

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Research and Markets: Africa Asia Monitor: A Commentary and Analysis on Asia's Economic, Investment and Political Dealings with Africa

Source: Business Wire  |   May 17 2013, 9:59am CDT

This Africa Asia Monitor provides expert commentary and analysis on Asia's economic, investment and political dealings with Africa. It is of special interest to business leaders, government officials, academics, policy makers and a ...

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Africa: African News Round-Up

Source: AllAfrica.com  |   May 17 2013, 8:26am CDT

The African press is dominated by the situation in Nigeria following President Goodluck Jonathan's declaration of a state of emergency in the northern states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. Boko Haram insurgent ...

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Made in Africa: building strong brands on the continent

Source: How We Made it in Africa   |   May 17 2013, 7:50am CDT

During a session at last week’s World Economic Forum on Africa, held in Cape Town, experts discussed how Africa can tap into local innovation to launch globally recognised brands. Here are the highlights from the session. Adewale Tinubu, group chi ...

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Africa: Pan African Parliament Press Freedom Campaign

Source: AllAfrica.com  |   May 17 2013, 2:09am CDT

The SA National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) welcomes the decision of the Pan African Parliament at a meeting at Midrand on May 15 to launch a continent-wide campaign to promote and protect press freedom and persuade ...

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We need an independent Electoral Commission

Source: Daily Monitor   |   May 16 2013, 6:41pm CDT

Mr Badru Kiggundu, chairman of Uganda’s Electoral Commission, recently unveiled the Commission’s Strategic Plan and Road Map for 2016 elections in which it estimates that Shs1.2 trillion is needed for the elections. According to Kiggundu, ...

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S. Africa, Europe seek closer parliament cooperation

Source: SINA English  |   May 16 2013, 4:56pm CDT

CAPE TOWN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The South African Parliament said on Thursday that an agreement has been reached with the European Parliament to further cooperation and to ensure that international agreements are value-based and serve the interests of the ...

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