USA Africa Dialogue Series - PAMBAZUKA NEWS 692: IMPERIALIST PLOTS, RESISTANCE AND EBOLA POLITICS

PAMBAZUKA NEWS 692: IMPERIALIST PLOTS, RESISTANCE AND EBOLA POLITICS

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Pambazuka News (English edition): ISSN 1753-6839

CONTENTS: 1. Features, 2. Comment & analysis, 3. Advocacy & campaigns, 4. Books & arts, 5. Jobs, 6. Jobs


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1 Features
THE WASHINGTON-PRETORIA-TEL AVIV RELAY
Patrick Bond

Many observers have been quick to argue that the recent US-Africa summit was meant to deepen America's involvement in Africa at a time when China is fast expanding its presence on the continent. That may well be so, but it is also not unlikely that the US could work with China and other nations for mutual exploitation of Africa
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92837
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OBAMA'S BIG JOKE!
Antoine Roger Lokongo

Western re-colonisation of Africa is decidedly underway: that was the point of the US-Africa Leaders Summit. The American pledges for new investment in Africa pale into insignificance compared with the wealth the US loots from Africa and the accompanying destabilization through increased military intervention.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92839
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RESISTING DOMESTICATION: THE US-AFRICA SUMMIT AND BLACK AMERICA
Joshua Myers

The 2014 US-Africa Summit was a significant event but left many issues crucial to the advancement of Africans untouched. Key among those unmentioned matters was the importance of continental-diasporan collaboration
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92836
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HITLER, JEWISH REFUGEES AND TANZANIAN POLICIES TOWARDS PALESTINE
Azaria Mbughuni

Tanzania under its pan-Africanist president Julius Nyerere staunchly supported the struggle of the Palestinian people against the US-backed brutal occupation by the Jewish state of Israel, thereby providing a shining example of an African nation's commitment to emancipation of all oppressed peoples
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92834
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REMEMBERING NEVILLE ALEXANDER: NATION BUILDING AND THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO
Shaun Whittaker

On the occasion of the 2nd anniversary of the passing away of Neville Alexander on 27 August 2012, it is proper to deliberate on the political strategy of nation building as this was the leitmotif of the ideological interests of that socialist activist.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92838
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PAN-ETHNICITY AND MEMORIES OF VIOLENCE IN PRE-1994 BURUNDI AND RWANDA
Hanno Brankamp

Burundi and Rwanda have close historical ties, including a history of political violence. This author analyses the violent interactions between the two countries with reference to pan-ethnic 'imagined communities' and memories of violence as catalysts
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92835
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2 Comment & analysis
MUSINGS ON THE EBOLA EPIDEMIC
Yohannes Woldemariam

What is Ebola? How is it contracted? How is the disease highlighting the prejudices and shortcomings of the international community? In what ways is it undermining West African values and practices. Yohannes Woldemariam reflects on these questions and more.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92850
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THE EBOLA CRISIS IS MORE THAN A HEALTH ISSUE: IT'S ABOUT GOVERNANCE
Jeggan Grey-Johnson

The current crisis could well get out of hand as predicted. The problem is more than just a failure of the healthcare system. Utter negligence and poor management of public institutions, largely due to rampant corruption and bad governance, is the real issue that has come to the surface
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92846
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AFRICAN SOLIDARITY - NOT PROTECTIONISM - NEEDED IN RESPONSE TO EBOLA
Robtel Neajai Pailey

The Ebola outbreak, now considered the worst in history, has put the spotlight on Pan-Africanism and the role of the African Union. There has been much rhetoric but little to show in terms of continental solidarity as the crisis worsens
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92848
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MEDICAL RACISM AND THE AFRICAN PATIENT
How medical folklore demonises Africans all over the world
Mandisi Majavu

The current Ebola crisis reinforces the prevailing narrative that black Africans living in Western countries are the diseased 'other' who pose a threat to the health of whites
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92845
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CHINA AND AMERICA'S RENEWED INTEREST IN AFRICA
Seifudein Adem

Chinese officials work hand in glove with Africa's dictators during the day and dine and wine with them at night. American officials criticize African dictators during the day and dine and wine with them at night. So, how does Africa ensure its interests are served?
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92842
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AMERICA POST THE COLD WAR
Abdullahi Boru Halakhe

Africa is at the centre of seismic global processes that will certainly alter the current US-dominated world order. And America is in a panic.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92841
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WORLD BANK PAYS RACE-BASED SALARIES AND IT IS IMMUNE FROM LAW SUITS
E. Faye Williams

In its deeply rooted racist institutional culture, the World Bank pays African American, African and Caribbean staff significantly less than their equally qualified Caucasian colleagues. This is a well-known problem, but the bank's President Kim has failed to address it
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92844
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A TRIBUTE TO RESISTANCE
John Wight

Palestinian resistance to Israel's decades-long programme of ethnic cleansing, siege, apartheid, occupation and land theft has proved that the very worst of humanity, embodied in the cowardly and murderous violence visited on women and children by the Israeli army Defense, sits in contrast to the very best of it - with the heroism and courage of this Palestinian resistance
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92840
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HISTORIC BLACK 50TH AND 100TH ANNIVERSARIES: CIVIL RIGHTS, MALCOLM AND GARVEY
Edward H. Brown, Jr.

These anniversaries are important reminders of the work that was done by many great men and women to realize African liberation and to build pan-Africanism. The dream of a fully unified Africa remains a challenge to the present generation
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92843
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HAITI: ARISTIDE FACES FURTHER STATE HARASSMENT
Sokari Ekine

The charges against the former president - deposed by France, the US and Canada - center around corruption, money laundering and drug related, but are part of an ongoing politically motivated harassment against him
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92849
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3 Advocacy & campaigns
BOTSWANA GOVERNMENT LIES EXPOSED AS DIAMOND MINE OPENS ON BUSHMAN LAND
Survival International

In 2004, a Botswana Minister said there was no mining nor any plans for future mining anywhere inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. In 2014 a $4.9bn diamond mine opens
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/92851
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4 Books & arts
'NIGERIA, BIAFRA & BOKO HARAM: ENDING THE GENOCIDES THROUGH MULTI-STATE SOLUTION': A REVIEW
Belvedere Jehosophat

Whereas the author's proposed multi-state solution is controversial and needs to take account of certain important practical realities, the new book is an engaging primer on Nigerian history and is worth reading for those with an interest in post-colonial studies
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/books/92847
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5 Jobs
CAMPAIGNER - WEST AFRICA - FRANCOPHONE
Closing Date:16 September 2014 Directorate:Global Operations Location:Dakar Type:Permanent Working Hours:35 Salary:[euro]38,197
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Amnesty International

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered global economy. The world is changing, and so is the way that people fight for their rights. In order to be effective, Amnesty International's (AI) International Secretariat needs to change how we work. That's why we've opened a regional office in Dakar. And why we need your research expertise with us on the ground.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/jobs/92833
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RESEARCHER - CENTRAL AFRICA
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Amnesty International

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered global economy. The world is changing, and so is the way that people fight for their rights. In order to be effective, Amnesty International's (AI) International Secretariat needs to change how we work. That's why we've opened a regional office in Dakar. And why we need your research expertise with us on the ground.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/jobs/92832
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RESEARCHER - NIGERIA

Amnesty International (AI) is establishing an office in Nigeria. We are seeking a proven expert on Nigeria, to lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies that deliver lasting impact on national human rights priorities.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/jobs/92831
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6 Jobs
CAMPAIGNER - NIGERIA

Amnesty International (AI) is establishing an office in Nigeria. We are seeking a proven expert on Nigeria, to lead on the development and implementation of campaigning strategies, and to manage and coordinate action on human rights concerns that ensures a lasting impact.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/jobs2/92830
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