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column Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, was a passionate believer in African unity, and a living link with the historic Pan-African movement which had promoted solidarity among people of African descent everywhere against colonialism and racism. Earlier Pan-Africanists had identified … read more »

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By Andrew Mwenda How the West is seeking to usurp Africa’s struggle for freedom and democracy using a humanitarian language Since the end of the Cold War, a movement to save Africa from Africans has grown and gained momentum across … read more »

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Despite U.S. and China pressure, continent must decide what is in its best interests. If you haven’t noticed, Africa — once the playground of colonial powers — is at the center of another geopolitical tug of war. With its abundance … read more »

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(Reuters) – Francois Bozize, the former leader of Central African Republic toppled in coup on Sunday, is currently in Cameroon, according to a statement by Cameroon’s presidency read on state radio on Monday. “This is to inform the public and … read more »

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The post France Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Cameroon and Nigeria from March 15 to 16, 2013 appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Cameroon and Nigeria from March 15 to 16, 2013. This visit falls within the framework of the French authorities’ wholehearted commitment to securing the release of our compatriots being held hostage in … read more »

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(Reuters) – Seven French hostages kidnapped in Cameroon have been found alive in a house in northern Nigeria and are safe with Nigerian authorities, French television reported on Thursday. The hostages, four children and three adults, were captured by Islamist … read more »

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The post Cameroon’s president orders tight security and urgent rescue of kidnapped French tourists appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Associated Press YAOUNDE, Cameroon – Cameroon’s president has ordered that tight security measures be used to rescue the seven French tourists kidnapped by armed gunmen in the West African nation’s northern region. A ministry statement late Tuesday said the president … read more »

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The Nigerian militant group Boko Haram was likely behind the kidnapping of seven French expatriates in Cameroon, the French foreign minister said on Tuesday. The three adults and four children were kidnapped early Tuesday in northern Cameroon, close to the … read more »

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NIGERIA HAVE WON THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS!!! Nigeria returned to the top of African football on Sunday by beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the Cup of Nations final for its first continental title in nearly two decades. Sunday Mba’s … read more »

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The post Afcon 2013 – The final scene, Who will win Afcon 2013? appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

By Segun Odegbami Who will win Afcon 2013? This was the same question I asked when I started my series on Afcon 2013. After three weeks of incredible football drama I know better than to predict. My crystal ball has … read more »

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The likes of Boubacar Barry, Yaya Toure and Gervinho are expected to return after being rested against Algeria. Nigeria’s Fedor Ogude is suspended but John Mikel Obi can play after it was confirmed he has been booked only once. Super … read more »

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The post Gay Rights: All Out Urges Cameroon to Repeal Anti-gay Laws, Release Prisoners appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

A press release sent from my friend Joe Mirabella at All Out: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2013 Cameroonian President Paul Biya said in Paris on Wednesday that minds in the country are evolving on the subject of gay people. … read more »

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The post The 2013 African Cup of Nations for dummies appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Ask any average person on the street if they’re aware that a continental football showpiece is about to kick off in South Africa in just a few days, and chances are at least a few of them will raise their … read more »

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The post The Ivory Wars: how poaching in Central Africa fuels the LRA and janjaweed appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

By Keith Somerville There are no final or totally verifiable figures for the numbers of elephants slaughtered for their ivory in 2012. However, reports from Cameroon, DR Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic suggest a massive and continuing … read more »

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Verone Mankou with the Elikia When 26-year-old Congolese entrepreneur Verone Mankou followed up the introduction of the first African-designed tablet with the announcement of the first African-designed smartphone, some within the local tech community looked on skeptically. This was Africa … read more »

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Amber Murrey November 6, 2012 marked the 30th anniversary of Paul Biya’s presidency (1982 – 2012) in Cameroon. Celebrations, dinners, galas and voter registration drives for members of the ruling RDPC party (Rassemblement Démocratique du Peuple Camerounais) took place in … read more »

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Cameroonian security forces used teargas to disperse about a thousand opposition supporters who had gathered in the commercial capital on Tuesday to protest against President Paul Biya as he marked 30 years in power, witnesses said. Biya, 79, has kept … read more »

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By Dr Ismail Ahmed, founder of WorldRemit Dr Ismail Ahmed is founder of WorldRemit, a money transfer company which seeks to introduce graeter competetivity into the market. The remittance market in Africa has for too long been monopolised by companies … read more »

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Cape Verde held on against Cameroon to make their first Africa Cup of Nations as Ethiopia qualified for the first time in 30 years. Star striker Samuel Eto’o may have been back in the side but Cameroon still failed to … read more »

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Result: Ethiopia 2-0 Sudan – Addis Ababa Aggregate: Sudan 5-5 Ethiopia Ethiopia win on away goals Result: Cameroon 2-1 Cape Verde Islands -Yaounde Aggregate: Cape Verde 3-2 Cameroon Result:Angola 2-0 Zimbabwe – Luanda Aggregate Zimbabwe 3-3 Angola Angola win on … read more »

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