Often the hardest thing is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn – David Russel
Posted in Africa on Sep 2nd, 2009
President Mwai Kibaki has appointed Retired Justice Aaron Ringera for a second five-year mandate as head of Kenya’s anti-corruption agency. The decision came under attack yesterday, with critics arguing Ringera had failed to prosecute senior officials or tackle corruption. Lawyer and former MP Paul Muite alleged the move was illegal as the president had made [...]
Posted in Africa on Sep 1st, 2009
Witnesses say an attempt on Sunday by 67 of Niger’s former MPs to reinstate parliament ended in a violent conflict with the local police. Security forces are also alleged to have used tear gas on protestors in the country’s capital Niamey. The political situation in Niger has been deteriorating since President Mamadou Tandja dissolved the [...]
