By Nangayi Guyson – Ouagadougou -Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré, who has held power since a 1987 coup, was re-elected with an 81 percent share of the vote in presidential elections, state media said on Wednesday. Compaore, 59, was elected in Sunday’s first round ballot with 1.3 million votes, according to the Sidwaya newspaper, which said the findings were based on local poll counts. If confirmed, the president’s share would increase from the 80% he won in the last election in 2005. His nearest rivals were far behind in the count with Hama Arba Diallo, a northern challenger, winning just... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – JOHANNESBURG – President Jacob Zuma has requested the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Max Sisulu, to appoint sacked former Minister of Communications. Republic of South Africa, Retired General Siphiwe Nyanda as the President’s Parliamentary Counsellor in the National Assembly with immediate effect. General Nyanda will be the President Zuma’s personal representative in Parliament, keeping him abreast regarding developments and providing advice on the course on action required on issues. The President ceased to be a member of the National Assembly soon after election as President, in terms of the Constitution of the Republic. Rtd Gen.... Continue Reading
By Femi Peters – Speaking at the just concluded 48th ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights held in Banjul, The Gambia, The acting Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Commissioner Mumba Malila made a remark on how some of those in power choose to misapply and abuse it. Hosted in the Gambia were state delegates, human rights defenders, civil society organizations, journalists and other delegates invited to partake in this session. He spoke extensively on the predominance of election fraud, intimidation of opposition parties, the media by people in power and... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa Rewind – Equatorial Guinea is a nation, an African country, “… the country lies hidden under the staple,” Adam Roberts wrote in his book ‘The Wonga Coup: Guns, Thugs and a Ruthless Determination to Create Mayhem in an Oil-Rich Corner of Africa’ . But hey no, the country has oil, and besides oil it has human lives. In looking back at the year 2004, through the eyes of a writer, we at Shout-Afica try to recall and understand events that led to real big man becoming real foolish. In the Wonga Coup: Guns, Thugs and a Ruthless Determination to... Continue Reading
SOUTH AFRICA – Concerned residents of Chatsworth suburb have petitioned authorities over the granting of parole to rapist and child murderer. Natasha Sukdeo was kidnapped, held for 4 days, brutally raped and murdered in Chatsworth , Unit 2. Her body was mutilated and dumped a few doors from her residence. She was only 10 years old, her innocent life taken away!! “Her murderer and rapist Devapragasen Munsamy has been granted parole. Please assist us in singing the petition below to stop this from happening. He cannot be allowed to walk the streets!!” says the residents. “He remains a threat to... Continue Reading
