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October 22

Rwanda: Accused Faces Genocide Charges in Netherlands

The 65-year old Yvonne Basebya Ntacyobatabara was living quietly with her husband in the southern Dutch province of Limburg when, in 2010, she was arrested on suspicion of... Read more »
Egypt: Thumbs Up Africa Blog Four - Supershops and Mini Temples

For many years, Luxor has been a must-see for every tourist in Egypt. If not for the temples of Luxor, Karnak or Deir el-Bahri, then you would definitely touch ground here for the... Read more »
Africa: Africans Going Dutch - Part 48 - No Country for Old Men

"Have you ever seen a grey-haired African living in The Netherlands?" a friend once asked me. I was taken aback by this question. They are here of course. But the fact that I could... Read more »
Nigeria: Safe Haven for Christians and Muslims Alike

Normally speaking, Our Lady of Apostles Hospital would have been seriously affected by the waves of unrest that engulfed the city of Jos in northern Nigeria in the past decade. Its... Read more »

Zimbabwe: Let This Be a Warning! [opinion]

On 20 October 2011 Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was killed in an uprising. One year later, the greater majority of young Zimbabweans feel the first anniversary of Gaddafi's death... Read more »

Zimbabwe: Bev's Bottle-Friendly Dances Work Up Zimbabwe

By night, raunchy dancer Beverly Sibanda is exciting Zimbabweans in more ways than one. By day, a debate rages on about how her moves reflect her morals - or lack thereof. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Getting Married in Congo - Mission Impossible?

Aimé Kwete has been preparing to marry his fiancée for almost a year now. He attributes the delay to the fact that, so far, he hasn't been able to pay the dowry to... Read more »

Africa: Tensions Emerge Over Black Migrants in Morocco

African migrants in Morocco feel victimised by the locals, and Moroccans in their turn are sometimes scared of the newcomers. Read more »
Uganda: Where Is Olympic Gold Medalist?

He won't be taking part in the Amsterdam Marathon on 21 October and neither will he be at the prestigious New York Marathon on 4 November. Instead, Uganda's golden boy and current... Read more »

Africa: Thumbs Up Africa Blog 2 - Between Two Continents [opinion]

Only 350 kilometres of Mediterranean blue sea separates me from Egypt, once I set foot on the ferry in Iskenderun, Turkey. As I approach the African continent, I am still trying to... Read more »
Egypt: A True Salafist Doesn't Do Politics [opinion]

"You would like to draw a map before we enter this deep jungle," says Abdullah. "If you are talking about Salafism, you must be well aware of what you are talking about." I am... Read more »
Nigeria: No Man's Land Lagos

Olayinka Sanogotoye, one of 29 participants in the 'Seven Days in the Life of Lagos' exhibition, documented the traditions and customs of the various ethnic groups who have flocked... Read more »
Africa: Africans Going Dutch - Part 47 - Choosy Children [opinion]

Many Dutch families try to develop their children's self-esteem by giving them autonomy at a very young age, sometimes as early as a year old. I often wondered what would become of... Read more »

West Africa: Francophonie Summit Brings Sparks to Kinshasa

This weekend, Kinshasa hosts the 14th Francophonie Summit. While leaders from French-speaking countries will meet to discuss political issues, the two-day event is also giving... Read more »

Nigeria: Justice in the Twittersphere for Lynched Nigerian Students?

Thousands of Nigerians have been murdered and killed by insurgency attacks in the last two years, but no such death witnessed the level of outrage as that of the fatal lynching of... Read more »
Nigeria: Farmers vs. Shell - Long Distance Justice

"Justice" is what Eric Dooh said he and three fellow Nigerians were seeking in a courthouse in The Hague on Thursday. The farmers are suing Royal Dutch Shell, one of the world's... Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Meet the Mai Mai - M23's New Enemy

These days, the M23 rebels in the eastern DRC province of North Kivu are fighting a war not only against regular Congolese army troops. Armed groups in the north of the territory... Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Giant Shell Reports to Court Over Nigeria Pollution

Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell is to appear in court this Thursday for causing damage in the Niger Delta. It's the first time ever that a Dutch multinational is being put on trial at... Read more »

West Africa: The Bribery That Bridges Chad and Cameroon

Every day, hundreds, possibly thousands, of people cross the Nguéli bridge that links Chad and Cameroon. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's 50th - Not Everyone Will Party

Uganda is busy putting final touches on the country's Golden Jubilee to be celebrated on Tuesday. As many as 15 heads of state are expected; the Kololo stadium, constructed for the... Read more »

Kenya: No Calls, Please - Big Brother in Kenya Ties Up the Lines

Trying to call someone in Kenya? There's a fine chance the person you're trying to reach won't pick up. No, not because that someone is busy, but because the government has... Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Floods Displace Life but Don't Stop It

Wurukum Camp, located a few kilometres from the Benue River, is home to 4,290 displaced persons. So far, 42 pregnancies have been recorded here. At the time of writing, three women... Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Bars Dutch Abortion Boat

Morocco has escorted the Dutch abortion boat out of its territorial waters. The Dutch activists had sailed to the port of Smir to raise awareness about abortion, a practice which... Read more »

Chad: Chad Rings Alarm Bells On Its Education System

The Chadian government is deeply concerned about the state of its education system following the publication of this year's baccalauréat results (the French academic... Read more »
Morocco: Dutch 'Abortion Boat' Finally Docks in Moroccan Harbour

The Dutch 'abortion boat' has finally docked in the Moroccan harbour of Smir after having been prevented to do so by Moroccan authorities for several hours, say organisers Women on... Read more »

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