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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AMERICA AND THE 'FREE WORLD'?

Hamlet: Do you see yonder cloud that's almost in shape of a camel? Polonius: By the mass, and 'tis like a camel, indeed. Hamlet: Methinks it is like a weasel. Polonius: It is backed like a weasel. Hamlet: Or like a whale? Polonius: Very like a whale. Taken from Hamlet...

MDC, POLITICAL PARTY OR DEBATE CLUB?

MDC, POLITICAL PARTY OR DEBATE CLUB?   None love the messenger who brings bad news – Sophocles   The Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe is nothing more than a glorified debate club, it is a major achievement of deception that Western governments and...

It's not so invisible anymore: 'The Family's' influence in Uganda

'The Family's' influence in Uganda is not so invisible anymore according to Jeff Sharlet, author of  "The Family", an investigative look at a US fundamentalist group at the heart of Uganda's anti-gay ...

UK to oppose Sri Lankan bid to host Commonwealth summit

British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has finally made it official. The British PM has raised "real concerns about Sri Lanka's bid" to host 2011 Commonwealth summit. The 60th Commonwealth Heads of Government...

A Conversation with Johnny Rodrigues and ZCTF

The film "There's A Rhino In My House" is being shown in Harare, Zimbabwe by Imire Safari Ranch. The comments about the film presents a time to comment about the conservation efforts in Zimbabwe. Johnny Rodrigues of ZCTF has been kind enough to accept the underwriter's...

Child rape epidemic in Zimbabwe

"Tens of thousands of children have been sexually abused in Zimbabwe in a growing epidemic that has shocked human rights activists. A single clinic in the capital, Harare, says it has treated nearly 30,000 girls and boys who were abused in the past four years ‑ an average...

The World Loves a Broken Africa

Would it be too far fetched for me to assume that the world benefits from a broken Africa? If I was even so bold as to imply that an Africa in turmoil bodes well for a world economy that is sustained in part by the...

Failing to fight poverty

Barry Artiste Op/Ed As heartbreaking as it is to hear and see when children die of hunger and disease, pointing the wagging fingers of accusations against western countries is ludicrous. For one, look to the governments of these countries first and find out how this can...

Interview with Director of Burma Democratic Concern (BDC)

12 November 2009 [CG Note: London-based Burma Democratic Concern (BDC), founded in 2008, has been noted for its strong campaigns and lobbying activities both inside and outside Burma to restore democracy, human...

Zimbabwe girls trade sex for food

" Growing numbers of children in Zimbabwe are turning to prostitution to survive, the charity Save the Children says. The aid agency says increasing poverty is leading girls as young as 12 to sell their bodies...

Claims Of Increase Child Abuse In Zimbabwe Grows

It is often said that the children are those who pay the price for the errors of adults. It is also evident that the same applies to the events in Zimbabwe. A journalist from the BBC visited the Family Support Trust Clinic and interviewed one of the pedaitricians. According...

Human Rights Watch to SADC: Pressure Mugabe

Georgette Gagnon of Human Rights Watch has alsked the Southern African Development Council to apply pressure on the ZANU-PF Government of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe. The declarations come after the withdrawal of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangerai [MDC] from the National...

Zimbabwe Opposition Figure To Go On Trial

In a return to the era before the power sharing agreement, a Zimbabwe Opposition Figure will be going to trial. According to Judge Joseph Musakwa of the Mutare High Court, Roy Bennett will go on trial on November 9, 2009 under charges of terrorism. This is a Breaking News...

Zimbabwe Power Arrangement Falling Apart?

While the world is reeling from the financial crisis, Zimbabwe has been on the back burner. At the present time, it appears that the National Unity Government is falling apart. Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangerai announced on October 16,2009 that he was withdrawing...

Zimbabwe Female Football [Soccer] For HIV/AIDS Patients

Zimbabwe [besides being known for its natural beauty and the antics of its President Mugabe] is also recognized as a country where people with HIV and AIDS are stygmatized. It appears that a group of Zimbabwean Female Football [Soccer] Players want to change that. ARV...

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