President Obama’s pronouncements, promises and pledges on Haiti have been clear-eyed, vigorous and robust and it could turn out to be one of the most pivotal and defining moments of …
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Africa & Beyond
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Prince Charles of Wales, a longtime advocate of rainforest protection, has taken pragmatic steps by setting up an emergency rainforest fund with thirty five countries…
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I do not want President Obama to fail. I have a stake in Mr. Obama’s success. Besides, Republican policies don’t interest me! However, I am increasingly worried at Mr. Obama’s …
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Haiti remains a constant site of catastrophe because of its heart-tugging social ills. Poverty remains the chief, also including deforestation, unstable governments, poor building standards and low literacy rates. Or …
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Haiti remains a constant site of catastrophe because of its heart-tugging social ills. Poverty remains the chief, also including deforestation, unstable governments, poor building standards and low literacy rates. Or …
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It is, unfortunately, that time in the world again. A disaster happened and the rich people of the UK and America are trying to outdo each other in being proclaimed …
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If slavery could be used to explain the preference of light skin in the USA, how do we explain the phenomenon of many dark skinned Blacks from the Caribbean and …
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Many African countries including Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda and others are offering assistance to Haiti but they should synchronize their effort…
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I am compelled to ask why Haiti tragedies are seemingly ceaseless and endless. And why is it that Haiti never gets any respite? Why is it that Haiti has all …
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It can be somewhat of a challenge living in western societies as an African. The media is often filled with stories that stereotype our continent as one filled with corruption, …
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President Barack Obama has every reason to be dismayed with the Nigerian state. The Nigerian daily, Next, scooped last week that Umaru Yar’Adua, who has occupied space in Aso Rock …
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Do you really think thugs and miscreants and batons and godfathers can stop the power of determined youths with good leadership, youths numbering in their thousands, towns and cities wide, …
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The United States government attaches a value of $400 billion dollars in federal dollars and political representation for the benefit of all residents of the United States. This can be …
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After eight years of the seemingly anti-intellectual presidency of Mr. George W. Bush, who governed with a sort of moral certainty and inspiration from his gut instincts, we now have …
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The irony is that even known philanderers, confirmed adulterers, and certified hypocrites are having a field day criticizing Tiger Woods. All manner of people, people you normally wouldn’t leave your …
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A simplistic view of America’s global policy is one which is driven primarily by national interest. A far less explored fact, however, is that a preoccupation with war occupies a …