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China's 'Panda' Imperialism
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:50:00 GMT
An interesting facet of the Sino-African project is the issue of standards diplomacy in the context of the evolving relationship between booming China and not-so-booming Africa.
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Solar Powered Computer Center Opens in Sierra Leone: An Interview With Samuel Atere-Roberts
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:19:00 GMT
On June 10, Samuel Atere-Roberts participated as project manager in the commissioning of the solar powered computer center at the Prince of Wales School in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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Second Wave of Reforms in Mozambique Aims to Share Wealth
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:59:00 GMT
Many have missed out on the economic boom of the past decade that has seen robust growth rates but which has been largely driven by huge capital investments that have created few employment opportunities.
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Spate of Arrests Ahead of Elections in Zimbabwe
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:24:00 GMT
The detention of presidential contender Tsvangirai by police for nearly 12 hours on Wednesday is another instance of the orchestrated harassment of opposition supporters and other organizations.
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The Bonfire of the Townships: Purging South Africa
Wed, 28 May 2008 23:51:00 GMT
Many left-leaning ideologues have responded to the spectacles of mass arson ongoing in the "townships" of Gauteng and elsewhere in South Africa with characteristic ambiguity.
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In the Belly of the Presidential Convoy
Sun, 18 May 2008 23:15:00 GMT
I saw a willing president who, according to his presidential and public affairs minister, wants to "bring the State House closer to the people and the people closer to State House."
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China: The Infant Dragon
Fri, 16 May 2008 01:48:00 GMT
China is indeed a dragon on the uplift; any clumsiness could have devastating consequences in those regions of the world most susceptible to its influence, such as Africa.
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Congo: After Two Key Deals, What Progress Toward Peace in North Kivu?
Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 GMT
Since the Congo government and various armed groups in the chronically unstable North Kivu province signed a ceasefire in January, the truce has been repeatedly violated.
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Africa: Getting Old on ARVs
Mon, 12 May 2008 22:23:00 GMT
As H.I.V. becomes an increasingly manageable chronic disease, the question becomes how to help people living with the virus enjoy a relatively healthy old age.
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Zimbabwe: I'll Show You Mine if You Show Me Yours
Thu, 01 May 2008 03:03:00 GMT
A recount of 23 disputed constituencies revealed no major changes and has served to confirm the status quo that President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF has lost control of parliament.
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