What We’re Reading 1/6/09
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BBC News: What lies ahead for Africa in 2009?
The BBC provides predictions for Africa’s political landscape in 2009. Topics include unrest in Zimbabwe, the power shift in South Africa, the continent’s financial outlook and continued fighting in Sudan and Congo.
Financial Times: Lack of candidates clears way for Lamy to remain at WTO
No candidates have come forward to challenge the reappointment of Pascal Lamy as director-general of the World Trade Organisation when his term of office expires this year. Trade experts said the uncontested selection was evidence of the respect Mr Lamy had gained among both rich and poor countries, but it also reflected the WTO’s struggle to remain relevant given the troubled state of global trade talks.
AFP: South Africa to Start Wind Power Project
South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom plans to start operating wind turbines this year to boost the supply of electricity. The company said last year it was doubling its spending to 343 billion rands (US$36.3 billion) over the next five years to build new power plants and expand transmission lines.
EthioPolitics.com: Will Obama Administration Make Africa a Priority?
An interview with Professor David Shinn of George Washington University and former ambassador to Ethiopia examines the prospects of an Obama presidency in regards to PEPFAR and the Millennium Challenge Account. Shinn predicts that “the administration will determine relatively early…that the complexity of the issues that do exist in Africa – the Congo, Sudan, Somalia, among others – are going to require it to give a great deal of attention…”
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January 6, 2009 at 2:54 pm
i just have a question how do u start a new blog?
January 7, 2009 at 11:45 am
blargh!
January 19, 2009 at 8:47 pm
I appreciate Bono speaking out on behalf of the worlds poor and sick. Don’t forget that the number one question asked Obama was “Will you legalize marijuana?”. Think about the benefits that medical cannabis can have on the millions of suffering Africans. I am very disturbed when I hear that UN Police are using international aid money to persecute cannabis growers in Africa and destroy such an important beneficial crop. Bono has enormous influence on UN leaders, and some of the world’s most powerful people. Please don’t think for a moment that by removing cannabis the UN is in any way helping the poor people of Africa or any other continent. This is a grave injustice, and I’m sure the sick and dying Africans effected by such laws would agree. The cannabis plant can help to provide food, clothing, shelter, safe medicine, and eco-friendly fuel. If the One Campaign really wants to help the poor, we should let them grow hemp, and if we must get involved, help them succeed in taking advantage of the many benefits of the hemp industry.
I hope Bono keeps up the good work, and helps to stop the bad work.
Thanx. www.nycamp.org