(AP) — Zambia’s former president, Rupiah Banda, was arrested by police for alleged abuse of authority and corruption. Banda, 76, who ruled Zambia from 2008 to 2011, was charged with corruption Monday and released on bail of Kwacha 500,000 ($100,000) and ordered to turn in his passport. Namukolo Kasumpa,... Read more
(AP) — Human rights activists from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are appealing to their leaders to use their influence to press Syria to allow unimpeded humanitarian access to U.N. agencies. Camila Asano of Brazil’s Conectas says it is “a responsibility” for leaders of a BRICS summit... Read more
By George Onmonya Daniel I have always argued that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was not radicalized in London but in Nigeria. He was recruited in London but not radicalized. This generation of Northern Nigerian leaders are radicalized from homes and the schools. We make the mistake of looking at the... Read more
We received the news of the passing of Prof Chinua Achebe with a sense of profound loss. Yes, he was 82 years old and by any measure not too young to die. But Achebe had for so long been a part of our lives that the thought of his... Read more
President Jonathan Mourns Chinua Achebe.
NigeriaPress Releases March 22, 2013
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Goodluck has received with immense sadness, news of the passing away of Nigeria’s globally acclaimed writer, scholar, tutor, cultural icon, nationalist and artist of the very first rank, Prof. Chinua Achebe. President Jonathan joins Prof. Achebe’s family, his friends, colleagues, past and present students,... Read more
(Reuters) – Mario Balotelli earned lavish praise for his team spirit from Italy coach Cesare Prandelli following his performance in the 2-2 draw in a friendly against Brazil on Thursday. “I know how he really wants to be one of the best in the world but he has to... Read more
(AP) — Suspected homosexuals in Cameroon say they have been tortured and raped in prison, according to a report released Thursday by Human Rights Watch and three local organizations. The 55-page report, titled “Guilty by Association,” documents reported abuses by authorities prosecuting suspected gays and lesbians. Those convicted can... Read more
Technology to help in South Africa’s snake search
Africa March 22, 2013
(AP) — The Pretoria Zoo says it’s turning to technology with infra-red cameras to search for a two-meter-long (6.5-foot-long) black mamba snake that escaped from its enclosure a week ago. Marketing manager Craig Allenby of the zoo in South Africa’s capital said Thursday the missing snake probably is in... Read more
(AP) — Rebels in Central African Republic on Thursday dismissed the president’s offer to release some political prisoners, saying the fighters would still consider retaking up arms despite signing a peace agreement two months ago. The move deepens concerns that the rebels could again fight against the government, further... Read more
(AP) — Will the allure of a $5 million reward be the downfall of a tweeting, rapping American jihadi who once fought alongside the Somali militant group al-Shabab but now denounces their methods and motivations in online feuds? A U.S. State Department official who specializes in Somalia said Thursday... Read more
