The author, Lucien BONNET, from Montréal of Haitian origin, graduate in Communication Sciences from the University of Montreal, explains here that the shortage of residences in Haiti is so serious that even Haitians of the Diaspora, generally more fortunate, who would like to return to the country or to go there for visit, cannot find there suitable housing. HOUSING CRISIS IN HAITI. Following in Haiti of the Preliminary results showing Michel Martelly elected next Haitian president, many Haitians of the Diaspora propose to return in their native country where, among other challenges, the possibilities of comfortable dwellings do not fail... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson , Cairo – Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and his two sons, E’s, Alaa and Gamal, have been placed in detention for two weeks under an inquiry into the use of force against demonstrators during the uprising in January and February, state television reported on Wednesday. Egypt’s prosecutor general has ordered the detention of former President Hosni Mubarak, ahead of an investigation into corruption and abuse allegations. Gamal and Alaa are also of accused of incitement to fire at demonstrators during the revolution that lasted from January 25 till February 11 when their father reluctantly stepped down,... Continue Reading
By Kemo Cham – Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh has questioned the US government’s differential treatment of controversial Pastor Terry Jones for his “devilish” act of burning the Holy Qur’an, thereby endangering world peace and security. Florida pastor Terry Jones last month carried out his earlier threat to burn the Holy Qur’an, which resulted in massive demonstrations around the world and the killing of scores of people, including UN officials in Afghanistan, where the pastor’s act appeared to have caused the greatest anger. However, for Yahya Jammeh, the pastor’s act serves as a perfect example of the dangers advocates for... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent, Dodoma – Three public leaders yesterday appeared before the now re-invigorated Ethics Tribunal in Dar es Salaam facing various charges of not adhering to the Public Leadership Code of Ethics as stipulated by the 1995 Act. According to our Dar es Salaam sources arraigned to the tribunal before its chairperson, Judge (rtd) Damian Lubuva, all the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. Those who appeared in the tribunal include the Singida District commissioner, Paschal Mabiti, Mbulu district executive director, Simon Mayeye and Rorya MP (CCM), Lameck Airo. The tribunal has said that a number of 23... Continue Reading
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