Zimbabweans are turning en masse to God in search of solace and divine answers in the face of a political and economic fallout that has no apparent resolution in sight. Christianity, which played a key role in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle that ushered independence from British colonial rule in 1980, is increasingly providing a platform for […]
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March Snows, April Mud Slinging, May Battles for Poll Position
As snow blanketed Dobbs Ferry in late March, it looked like nature was unfairly siding with the Democratic Committee. The very elements were mocking the nonpartisan idea (Republican) of an election in March. In February, the good Commissioner LaFayette (Democrat) had wisely canceled the referendum in March to move the election to March and spared […]
Air Force rolls out drums for new Chief
The need to move the Nigerian Air Force from the position of dilapidated aircraft, to a state of combat readiness was the main focus of Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Paul Dike as he tours the force’s formation in Lagos, South West Nigeria recently. The visit however, became a mini-celebration for families of […]
Nigeria : passing anti-gay bill will “force most LGBT people to go on exile”
The Nigerian National Assembly’s being out of session, ahead of 21st April elections, could mean the death of a bill that aims at forbidding any homosexual relationships or activities. These provisions are highly worrying many human rights and LGBT organisations in Nigeria and abroad. Davis Mac-Iyalla and Dorothy Aken’Ova, two Nigerian activists, explain what they […]
Majority community forces construction of mosque in Mendhar
Local MLA announces Rs 50000 for disputed structure Jammu, Mar 24—Curfew was clamped in the border town of Mendhar and Army was called on duty as violence erupted over the construction of a mosque. The tension was aggravated when a mob of three to four thousand men from majority community forced its way on […]
EU rewards Syria for bad behaviour
The stage is ready, draw the curtains and welcome to the Javier Solana Show; the one man comedy tour of the Middle East. If you’re the head of a dangerous Arab regime, you can expect a visit from the European Union’s premier comedian. That’s right folks, sponsor a terrorist group, help smuggle weapons or just […]