Law students from eight universities in Africa participated last week in a moot court competition here in Washington where they argued fictional cases about international law. They appeared before a mock court that simulated the International Court of Justice, the judicial organ of the United Nations. One of the African teams came from Mukono, Uganda. Paul Ndiho has more
The Australian mining company firm Mineral Deposits last week announced it had begun producing gold bars at its plant in Senegal. Paul Ndiho has more.
Making a torch using basic materials like flash light, batteries, wire and used Cd’s
Andry Rajoelina has declared himself madagascar’s new
president, a day after the military handed him power following the resignation of president marc ravalomanana. In interviews with reporters, Rajoelina said he was now head of a transitional government that is preparing a presidential election to be held within 24 months. Speaking to a french television channel, he said “you can call me president.” earlier today, Madagascar’s highest court confirmed the 34-year-old rajoelina as the nation’s acting leader.The move violates madagascar’s constitution, which says the president must be at least 40 years of age.
Ugandan military officials say troops earlier this week captured a top commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army in a joint effort with the Democratic Republic of Congo and south Sudan. Paul Ndiho has the story
In the early 1990s, many Africans were optimistic that limiting presidents to two terms in office would put an end to the strongman power syndrome in Africa. And the political culture on the continent has changed considerably since then. But the attraction of power still remains a strong motivating factor for many leaders. Paul Ndiho has more
Hip hop started as a music and culture trend in New York in the 1970s. It’s a product of inner city life and has historically been the voice of black inner city youth. But it has deep Jamaican and African roots, apparent in the rawness of its beats and the rhythm of its lyrics. VOA’s Paul Ndiho has more.
We take you to Mali where ancient fishing traditions of Mali’s Bozo people are under threat from overfishing in the inner Niger Delta. VOA’s Paul Ndiho has the story
A Conversation with Gibson Shiraku – Man Eaters of Tsavo Foundation
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