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South Africa still suffers from racism

South Africa still suffers from racism

Four white boys have been fined by a South African court after they pleaded guilty to charges of humiliating black university workers in a racist video shot three years ago. All those fined were former students at the University of the Free State in a conservative Afrikaner farming region. They were fined 20,000 rand, which [...]

Political parties meet in Zimbabwe in an attempt to restore confidence in the Unity Government

Political parties meet in Zimbabwe in an attempt to restore confidence in the Unity Government

A meeting of national executives of the unity government’s three political parties in Zimbabwe,  has raised optimism about the country’s political future.  The group gathered to discuss issues that have been outstanding since the coalition government was formed, including political violence and freedom of association. Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s president, had said his ZANU-PF party has [...]

Morgan Tsvangirai Receives Award from the National Democratic Institute

Morgan Tsvangirai Receives Award from the National Democratic Institute

A pro-democracy group, The National Democratic Institute, gave one of its highest honors to the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Morgan Tsvangirai,  on Monday. The Averell Harriman Democracy Award recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated a commitment to democracy and human rights. Prime Minister Tsvangirai received a standing ovation. He was introduced to the audience [...]

Mugabe Says No to Ending Zimbabwe’s Political Impasse

Mugabe Says No to Ending Zimbabwe’s Political Impasse

The arrant dictator in Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has said he would not implement terms of an agreement he signed in 2008 with Morgan Tsvangirai unless the West removed sanctions on his allies. The South African President Jacob Zuma, who is mediating in Zimbabwe, held talks with the two rivals last week and said Mugabe’s ZANU-PF [...]

Mozambique to Receive $427 Million From Donors After Government Agrees To Improve Governance

Mozambique to Receive $427 Million From Donors After Government Agrees To Improve Governance

The government of Mozambique has agreed to a set of measures that will ultimately improve governance and make way for the clamp down on corruption in government. Donor countries have decided to begin releasing  aid to Mozambique after they reached an agreement with the government on how to implement reforms to fight corruption and improve [...]

Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Demands Peace-Keeping Force For The Country’s Next Elections

Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Demands Peace-Keeping Force For The Country’s Next Elections

As the brutal dictator Mugabe, plans  to run for another term in office, Zimbabwe’s articulate Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, has said that the country should invite international observers and a peacekeeping force to help ensure that the next national general election is free and fair. Mr. Tsvangirai who was addressing a party rally just outside [...]