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Global Politics Africa: Who Is Next President To Champion Diaspora? Chika Onyeani July 28,2014 0 Now that Wade is out of office, who will be the next champion of Diaspora Africa? The African Diaspora needs a new African-Diaspora-centered African President. The role was enthusiastically and pragmatically being fulfilled by former President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal, until he was democratically ousted out of office in 2012 when the Senegalese thwarted his attempt to run for a third-term. The operative word there is ‘democratically’...	Global Politics Commentary: United Uganda Opposition Paramount In Defeating Dictator Museveni Eric Kashambuzi July 26,2014 0 *Gen. Museveni; No Longer At Ease....* [Op-Ed] The politics of independent Uganda has been characterized by intimidation, physical violence and broken promises instead of liberal democracy and resolving disputes by peaceful negotiations. This atmosphere has: undermined political stability and socio-economic development; constrained human capital formation and quality leadership largely through brain drain; and, violated...	NY Watch CEMOTAP’s JULY FORUM SPEAKERS: FATHER LUCAS AND BOB LAW Special To The Black Star News July 26,2014 0 Father Lawrence Lucas and Brother Bob Law will bring invaluable information to CEMOTAP’S audience on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 2:P.M. Father Lucas often described in corporate media as a Black radical theologian is revered in the community as a religious leader who uses his position to support victims of the criminal justice system. He served for many years as chaplain at Rikers Island prison. He was among the first to denounce the convictions...
Global Politics Uganda: FUF Carries Liberation Torch For Late Lt. Col John Charles Ogole Walter Odoch July 25,2014 0 *The late Lt. Col. Ogole* [Op-Ed] I write on behalf of CDC to state our commitment to Freedom and Unity Front (FUF) and to the core principles it stands for. In spite of what the late Lt. Col John Charles Ogole suffered in the hands of his foes; and to demonstrate that as Ugandans, we can transcend our sad history and work with all, as Chairman of CDC he took the courageous steps to make the partnership agreement with General...	US Politics Israel And Palestine: Why US Mid-East Policy On Wrong Side of History And World Opinion By Dr Wilmer J Leon III July 25,2014 0 Prime Minister Netanyahu: UN voted for war crimes inquiry These were President Obama's words in Cairo in 2009: “Israelis must acknowledge that just as Israel's right to exist cannot be denied, neither can Palestine's. The United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop. Israel must also live...	Sports Knockout King Gennady Golovkin Meets Geale, Most Dangerous Challenger Distinio Lois Jr. July 25,2014 0 Man of steel? Triple ‘G’ will visit New York’s M.S.G.[BoxingGlove Notes] In a keep busy championship fight, Gennady “3G” Golovkin ,W.B.A. & I.B.O. Middleweight Champion, with a fight record of 29 victories with 26 knockouts, will defend his crowns against Daniel “The Real Deal” Geale, 30-2, 16 k.o.’s and former 3 time world middleweight champ. This international championship event will take place in Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, N.Y., on...
US Politics U.S. Looks Forward To Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag's Arrival Susan E. Rice July 25,2014 0 Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag shown with husband Daniel Wani July 24 Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag The United States is delighted that Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag is now safe and free and will soon be traveling to the United States. For months, Americans of all faiths kept Ms. Ishag in their thoughts and prayers as Sudanese authorities sentenced her to...	US Politics Botched: The Cruel Torture Of Joseph Rudolph Wood During Execution Arthur L. Jones III July 25,2014 0 Joseph Rudoplh Wood [Commentary] What do you get when you add states’ rights, secrecy, the wanton proliferation of the prison industrial complex, and an unholy/unregulated barrage of lethal drug protocols? You get chaos. You get an increasing number of executions gone horribly wrong. You get a growing series of lawsuits and probes and autopsies. You get a lot of prison officials stumbling, fumbling, and running for cover. It’s wrong. It’s...