By Elias Mhegera, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – ALTHOUGH thousands of people are still waiting for their turn to go to Loliondo there has been some skepticism from some circles on the ability to cure from the miracle herb. The cure that is to be administered by a single person namely retired pastor Ambilikile Mwaisapile has become a centre of controversy and debates. Already the Arusha Regional Medical Officer (RMO), Dr Salash Toure has doubted about the HIV/Aids treatment from the herb. “The potent seem to be good at lowering the rate of blood sugar. We had one, just one,... Continue Reading
…. Government Bids Farewell By: Augustine Myers – The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China accredited near Monrovia, Zhou Yuxiao, has ended his assignment in Liberia, after three years of service. As part of efforts to show appreciation, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has extolled outgoing Chinese Ambassador Zhou Yuxiao for helping to solidify the cordial relationship existing between Liberia and China during his tenure in the country. Reflecting on the activities of Ambassador Zhou in Liberia, the President said they reflected Liberia’s national priorities, noting that the outgoing Chinese Ambassador was consistent in ensuring that China’s support for activities... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – Juba -More than 70 people have been reported dead in two days of fighting between the South Sudan army and rebels, officials say. The clashes between the SPLA and fighters loyal to rebel leader George Athor have broken out in three states. After similar clashes last week, the southern government accused the north and President Omar al-Bashir of trying to destabilize it. “The fighting was very heavy, but the rebels are now being pursued,” said SPLA spokesman Philip Aguer, reports the AFP news agency. The fighting left 34 SPLA soldiers and 36 rebels had been killed.... Continue Reading
Africa is bidding to host the world’s most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). When constructed, in 2025, it will have 50 times greater sensitivity than any other radio telescope on Earth. The SKA will probe the edges of our universe, even before the first stars and galaxies that formed after the Big Bang. This telescope will contribute to answering fundamental questions in astronomy, physics and cosmology, including the nature of dark energy and dark matter. South Africa is leading the African bid and has already legislated to create 12.5 million hectares of protected area – or radio... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye, Monitoring from Nigeria – In a release issued by Amnesty International, the organization has urged the Nigerian authorities to act to stem a rising tide of political, ethnic and religious violence that risks threatening the stability of April elections. The short report entitled Loss of life, insecurity and impunity in the run up to Nigeria’s elections highlights how hundreds of people have been killed in politically-motivated, communal and sectarian violence across Nigeria ahead of presidential and parliamentary polls. Authorities have failed to bring suspected perpetrators to justice, or to prevent further human rights abuses. Investigations are infrequent... Continue Reading
