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| On African Para-Statals African parastatals are synonymous with inefficiency and unproductiveness, the public that uses these services are often plagued with services that do not work or constantly interrupt services. The late 1990s saw a series of liberalization in certain sectors that have opened doors for the private sector where governments had flexed their monopolistic muscles. power and telecommunications were the sectors that have seen commendable improvements. But certain sectors that remained exclusively in the hands of the government still remained languishing in a state of limbo. read more ... |
| Stop the Murder of Blacks in Libya As nations were evacuating their citizens from the violence gripping Libya, many African migrant workers were targeted because they were suspected of being mercenaries hired by Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, during the height of the movement in February 2011. According to witnesses, several workers from Sub-Saharan Africa were feared killed, and hundreds were in hiding, as angry mobs of anti-government protesters were hunting down "black African mercenaries." Black Africans have become targets of apparent abuse, torture and extra-judicial killings. African immigrants are now linked to state-orchestrated violence and mass killings, and they fear the worst about the violent backlash that may follow particularly after Gaddafi is ousted. read more ... |
| “Success” on aid food?What has been done to eradicate drought and famine in east Africa since it was reported in the early1900’s and who is taking the real credit for the fight that they’ve put up till now. We all know that drought is a part east African environment, it dates back to the 9th century in records that drought has been effecting this part of Africa and yet the local government and the international organization cant seem to break the cycle no matter what is being done, for some reason its just one of those problems that the world can’t seem to fight back even in the 21st century. read more ... |
| PaperFrom the papyrus to paper in its different variations available today, it has been responsible in providing everything from ideas to ideals and evolution to revolution. The very essence of what it is to be a human being can be quantified in what he has put down on paper. When the price of printing costs went up by up to 50% in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia recently the effect it will have will be felt for years to come. Read More.....
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| Regulate but also nurture!!With news of governments’ interventions within the economy though warrants a sigh of relief also indicates the need for governments to nurture businesses. In the wake of allegations of a select group of businesses strengthening their strangle hold on the consumer one would like to see measures being implemented to broaden the number of businesses that provide commodities to the public. read more ... |
| Somaliland cannot take off amid international blockadeBy Abdirahman Mohamed Dirye
Many of my fellow countrymen have believed Somaliland will be an independent nation one day like Kosovo, the youngest nation so far, but they are outraged as soon as they find out that their existence had been denied by the very people they looked for help and that their identity such as passport, and educational credentials are not accepted anywhere in the world except Ethiopia. They did not realize the complexity of the issue of Somaliland recognition from an international perspective. in the beginning “We met the definition of statehood according to the international law”, they asserted plainly; however, the matter is purely a political one beyond the international judiciary system, the International Tribunal in the Hague, Netherlands, in the case of Kosovo was simply a symbolic procedure to mislead the world opinion, the major powers interest is at play in most cases, and therefore Somaliland is more or less a victim of the world conflict diplomacy rather than law. read more ... |
| The essence of election monitoring as taken by Governments, international community and media
Particularly since the end of the Cold War, it has generally been taken for granted that democracy is the best political system, almost regardless of the circumstances. Once warring sides have reached a ceasefire, democracy is seen as uniquely suited to provide a peaceful means of competition for power and influence. However, opting to go the electoral route is not without risks. An important advantage can go to those who win foundational elections. The stakes may seem extremely high in future elections as well, providing strong incentive to opt for extra-legal means to ensure victory. It is in these delicate situations that election monitors can play an important role.
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| The Importance of Election Monitoring
Monitoring is important because elections are the cornerstone of creating a democratic political system. As such, monitoring can assist democratic consolidation by instilling domestic and international legitimacy. Peaceful elections may also promote reconciliation between former adversaries. Postconflict societies, however, are often poorly equipped to conduct elections. Despite a formal end to the fighting, instability often persists. A continued lack of security makes campaigning difficult, to say nothing of actually conducting a vote. Institutions needed to conduct elections are often nonexistent, or damaged by the conflict. Where contentious elections present fears of vote tampering and other irregularities, the presence of election monitors may serve to prevent shenanigans and give parties greater confidence that the vote was free and fair. The key to achieving this outcome is monitors who are seen by all sides as neutral. Because of this, monitors are often foreigners that arrive prior to the vote at the invitation of a sovereign state.
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