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Month: November 2008

Swaziland Political Situation

November 25, 2008

19 November 2008, by Louis Ncamiso Ndlovu, Bishop of the Diocese of Manzini Some Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ‘Master reprove your disciples,’ but he answered, ‘I tell…

Nkunda Forces Capture Rumangabo Millitary Base, Firsthand Account of What Happened

November 6, 2008

Laurent Nkunda used and abused civilians to capture the military base of Rumangabo.   Civilian abuse continues to be one of the biggest consequences and challenges of the ongoing crisis in…

No to the Third Invasion of the D.R. Congo by Rwanda

November 6, 2008

In Support of the Congolese people, Friends of the Congo, Africa Faith and Justice Network, Congo Global Action and En Avant Congo sponsored a vigil that was held in front of…

What Does an Obama Presidency Mean for U.S. Africa Policy?

November 6, 2008

Within the African community, both in the US and on the continent, many have speculated about what an Obama presidency will mean for Africa. As the son of a Kenyan…

Oil and Human Rights Abuse: The Case Against Chevron

November 3, 2008

Due to its vast oil wealth, the Niger Delta remains a place of violence, instability, and injustice. For years, civilians on Nigeria’s coast have battled large oil companies such as…