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Articles about the African continent
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What does the Lonmin Massacre tell us?
Many were shocked by the brutal massacre of 34 striking miners, carried out by a government led by led by…
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The legacy of Meles Zenawi: good for imperialism, bad for Ethiopia
Meles Zenawi, who died Aug. 20, led Ethiopia for the entire post-Cold War period. With his death, one of Africa’s…
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Mali on uncertain path
Mali’s teetering civilian government announced a new “national unity government” on July 30 in an attempt to hold on to…
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Human rights disaster unfolding in Libya
Nine months after the U.S./NATO-led overthrow of the Muammar Gaddafi government in Libya, human rights abuses are rampant.
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Why no sanctions on the United States?
Why are there no sanctions against the U.S.? Why are no U.S. leaders—past or present—currently occupying prison cells or awaiting…
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3 billion live on less than $2.50 per day
The lower levels of economic development of countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America derive from their place in a…
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Egyptian elections in perspective
A year after Mubarak’s ouster as president, the Egyptian people went to the polls May 23 and 24 to elect…
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Gadhafi’s crime:
“Oil companies are controlled by foreigners who have made millions from them. Now, Libyans must take their place to profit…
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Understanding the Sudan – South Sudan conflict
The sum total of the current tensions between The Sudan (North) and South Sudan is leading to a significant danger…
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