By Emmanuel Muwamba – Council for the University of Malawi has fired three lecturers at Chancellor College, the main constituent college of University of Malawi who defied its directive to return to class. The lecturers have been fighting for academic freedom following the summoning of their colleague by police boss, Peter Mukhito, over an example he gave in class when he likened the uprising in Egypt and Tunisia to the scarcity of fuel in Malawi. The lecturers are demanding a guarantee of their academic freedom and want Mukhito to apologise over the incident. Mukhito however has refused to apologise arguing... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – Abidjan – Fighting broke out on Wednesday between forces loyal to internationally recognised Ivory Coast president Alassane Ouattara as his troops entered Ivory Coast’s capital, residents of Yamoussoukro. Alassane Ouattara forces have been fighting from the north and incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo has appealed for a ceasefire. Mr Gbagbo refuses to stand down despite the UN saying he lost November’s poll. A resident of Tiebissou said, “There has been shooting for two hours in Tiebissou, currently fighting is taking place downtown a strategic point of access to the political capital of Ivory Coast. “Fighting with heavy weapons... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – CAIRO (30-03-2011)– On Wednesday Al Arabiya news Agency reported that the Ugandan government is willing to offer Muammar Gaddafi asylum if he requests for it. This comes after The West and other states suggested the Libyan leader should go into exile to end the conflict in his country. The television channel did not give further details about that but Uganda is one of the members of the African Union ad hoc committee trying to mediate a resolution of the Libyan conflict after the United Nations authorized air strikes to protect Libyan civilians from forces loyal to... Continue Reading
….GOL Challenged To Double Efforts For WASH – By: Augustine N. Myers – On Tuesday, March 22, 2011, Liberia joined Countries the world over to observe and celebrate World Water Day. [nggallery id=2]The aim of World Water Day this year was to focus international attention on the impact of rapid urban population growth, industrialization and uncertainties caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters on urban water systems. This year the day was celebrated under the theme, “Water for Cities; responding to the urban challenges, aims to spotlight and encourage governments, organizations, communities, and individuals to actively address the challenge... Continue Reading
By Gambian Correspondent – It is evident that Africa has demonstrated greater than expected resilience through the global economic crisis and has become one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. Many are of the view that improved political and macro-economic management, capital inflows and strengthened political commitment to private sector investment and better access to basic education and social services are among the key drivers behind this trend. However, despite the tangible progress made, experts believe that stronger recovery is still needed. To regain momentum on its efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), experts expressed the view... Continue Reading
