Latest posts by Ndesanjo Macha from March, 2010
Uganda: Anti-Lord's Resistance Army in Oklahoma
What has Oklahoma Senator got to do with Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army?: It has now been more than 100 hours since a team of young U.S. activists, inspired to help stop the brutal Lord’s Resistance Army in Central Africa, descended on the Oklahoma City office of Senator Tom Coburn (R)...
Malawi: 15 annoying things in Malawi
Victor's list of 15 annoying things in Malawi: “The frequent power failures by the Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM). One ends up buying countless bundles of candles or if you can afford purchase and run a generator!”
D.R. of Congo: Gifts for a new minister
What do new ministers receive from friends and relations in the D.R of Congo?: “Instead of sending cards, the new minister’s better off friends and relatives have brought gifts. Some bring whisky or champagne, others bring live chickens and goats (five, to date).”
Zimbabwe: Predictions for Mugabe from Chinese Zodiac
“Mugabe is popular and charming,” writes Bev Clark: As he’s just celebrated his birthday I thought I’d check what sign he is in the Chinese Zodiac. Born in 1924 makes him a Rat. There are some interesting predictions for him in 2010:
South Africa: Is FIFA 2010 an opportunity for nation building?
Rajesh wonders whether the FIFA World Cup 2010 will be an opportunity for nation building in South Africa.
D.R. of Congo: Support women of Congo
Dave is happy to see the swell of support for the women of the Democratic Republic of Congo as a umerous events in celebration of International Women's Day (March 8) are dedicated to them.
Togo: Follow blogs on elections in Togo
You can follow citizens’ comments, opinions and reports on elections in Togo through African Elections Project blogs.
Africa: Who is your daddy?
As two neighbouring countries, South Africa and Zimbabwe, celebrated two very contrasting “Fathers” – Mr. Nelson Mandela and Mr. Robert Mugabe, Chris Kabwato discusses the politics of father-figure in Zimbabwe.
Togo: Twittering elections in Togo
African Elections Project is twittering the upcoming elections in Togo.
