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| Elimination of Aid to Africa |
Published: 2007-02-22 18:30:49 |
| We care about aid to Africa because it provides relief to the continent that is still plagued by poverty and hunger. However, in spite of all this aid -- and perhaps because of it -- there is nothing to show in terms of better conditions or self-sufficiency. In this brief article, Machaka proposes that such aid be eliminated. |
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| AFRICA 2007 - What does it mean to be a citizen? |
Published: 2007-01-05 08:50:03 |
| Some reflections on citizenship in light of recent news of Trevor Ncube, owner of 2 independent newspapers in Zimbabwe and the Mail & Guardian of South Africa, whose citizenship has been brought into question, now requiring the adjudication of a Zimbabwean court. |
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| Brain Drain |
Published: 2007-01-01 18:21:13 |
| On Brain Drain, a response to a recent public debate in Kenya's print media. |
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| Women and Political Participation |
Published: 2006-11-19 21:27:46 |
| A call for constitutional quotas for women in government -- In order for government policy to effectively serve women and society, it is necessary that women be involved in the development and implementation of these policies. |
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| Remember, Remember the Fifth of November |
Published: 2006-11-05 00:51:20 |
| This tagline used in the movie "V for Vendetta", and referencing The Bonfire Prayer that is traditionally used to commemorate Guy Fawkes Night, forms a fitting start to this discussion prompt on violence and revolutions
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| North Korea's Nuclear Test |
Published: 2006-10-15 21:05:07 |
| A discussion of the response by the United States to North Korea's reported Nuclear test. |
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| Kofi Annan: Mixed Blessing for Africa |
Published: 2006-10-10 03:05:33 |
| A brief comment on Kofi Annan's success as Secretary General of the United Nations. |
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| Tribal Identities |
Published: 2006-09-05 15:52:50 |
| A posting in response to a public debate on the Washington Post's PostGlobal on tribalism. The discussion is still on, visit the website and participate. |
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| Thoughts on African Development |
Published: 2005-12-11 21:35:20 |
| "Development" as it relates to Africa. An attempt to understand the classification of countries as "developed" and "developing". |
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| Welcome |
Published: 2005-10-03 00:00:00 |
| Welcome to Bhlasen.com |
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