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Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's long-serving foreign minister, took office as the African Union Commission's chair yesterday, four weeks after defeating Raila Odinga, Kenya's former prime minister and perennial opposition leader, in the race for the job. He succeeds Chad's Moussa Faki, who leaves after serving two four-year terms. Youssouf's victory represents a diplomatic victory for one of the continent's smallest but diplomatically agile states. But it is being seen more as a setback for Kenya's ambitious foreign policy under President William Ruto. Though recently at odds with Odinga due to their domestic political differences, Ruto took the campaign for the commission chair personally, mobilizing the entire Kenyan government in an attempt to secure the post for his former rival. Ruto likely preferred the thought of Odinga occupied with work at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, as it would bolster his own re-election prospects. If so, his calculations recall those of former South African President Jacob Zuma, who ensured that Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma - his former wife and domestic political rival - was elected AU Commission chair in 2012. While the bloc's major donors - Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Nigeria and South Africa - have seldom held the top position, there has been a clear pattern of success for candidates backed by respected or influential heads of state. Dlamini-Zuma hailed from the continent's economic powerhouse, for instance, and at the time the outgoing Faki first won the post in 2017, he benefited from the influential support of then-Chadian President Idriss Deby, who had just held the more prominent position of AU Chair. One might have expected the same dynamic to play in Odinga's favor. However, Ruto did not anticipate the level of opposition the prospect of a Kenyan at the head of the commission would generate. Early in the race, Youssouf received the endorsement of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which includes 27 African members, in part because Ruto's portrayal of Kenya as a staunch Western ally alienated states that were more sympathetic to Palestine. There were also doubts about whether Odinga would be fully autonomous in his approach to the role or instead serve as a proxy for Nairobi. For all the headwinds Odinga faced, Youssouf also certainly benefited from his long experience in Djibouti, which despite its small size has an active diplomatic profile as part of its efforts to secure external investment in support of its stability. Djibouti hosts the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, or IGAD, the regional bloc comprising eight member states that oversees trade and diplomacy in the Horn of Africa. Unlike other groups on the continent, IGAD is supported by several non-African partner nations, including France, the U.K. and the U.S., highlighting the kind of multilateral networks of support Djibouti has been cultivating. Djibouti's approach serves as a model for leveraging great power competition for its own advantage, without aligning itself with one side or the other. The degree to which Djibouti has successfully leveraged its strategic location on the Horn of Africa is a further sign of its active diplomacy. It is home to at least eight foreign military bases from diverse and even rival countries. These include Camp Lemonnier, the U.S. military's sole permanent base in Africa, as well as a French military and naval base that is among France's largest overseas contingents. But Djibouti also houses China's first overseas military base, as well as bases for Italy, Japan and South Korea, all of which were established to combat piracy and defend vital economic interests in the Red Sea. This sizable foreign presence has contributed to ensuring Djibouti's stability by incentivizing global powers to keep it insulated from other conflicts in the Horn of Africa. These bases have also resulted in significant economic investments in the country, allowing it to boast a considerably higher GDP...

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Dr. Thelela Ngcetane-Vika, Lecturer at Wits School of Governance, specialising in Corporate Governance and International Business Law, discussing USA President Donald Trump's era when it comes to corporate ethics, parallels between him and state capture under former South African President Jacob Zuma, and Trump pausing enforcement of law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Daybreak Africa: Malawi Government officials say waiving graft charges against Vice President Saulos Chilima is constitutional, but critics view it as a clear example of selective justice favoring the elite. Plus Mozambique's ruling party nominates its presidential candidate. Zimbabwe appeals to its diaspora population to invest in the country. A new special surgery institute has opened in Ghana. The saga of former South African President Jacob Zuma's candidacy in the May 29 election takes a new twist. Israel says Hamas has changed the terms of a ceasefire deal For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

A political analyst says Tuesday's court ruling in favor of former South African President Jacob Zuma restores a certain degree of faith in the country's judicial system. The court ruled that Zuma's name should remain on the ballot for the May 29 general elections. Zuma wants to run on the ticket of the uMkhonto we Sizwe, or MK party. The Electoral Commission had disqualified Zuma for a prior conviction. Professor Sipho Seepe, a former deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, Zuma's court victory also vindicates the notion of the will of the people in South African democracy

Send us a Text Message.How is democracy  domesticated on the African continent? And when we talk about misgovernance in Africa, what do we mean? In this episode Professor Lawrence Hamilton has a one-on-one with Professor Bernard Matolino to answer these questions.  Matolino talks about democracy by consensus  versus majoritarian democracy  looking at issues of representation and equality. And  he casts a critical eye on misgovernance on the continent, even touching on the subject of the controversial former South African President Jacob Zuma and his late counterpart Robert Mugabe. Also, not to be missed, in our monthly feature called the Political Agenda,  political studies scholar Moshibudi Motimele looks at the recent coup in Niger.  

A  damning report alleges that ex South African President Jacob Zuma put interests of his corrupt associates ahead of those of his country. Also, why have a group of Turkish nationals who've been running a high performing high school in Liberia been expelled from the country? And Kenya bids farewell to its third president Mwai Kibaki at a State funeral in Nairobi.

The corruption trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma will resume on Monday at Pietermaritzburg court as several roads have been closed to the public. Mr Zuma faces multiple charges of fraud, racketeering and money laundering relating to the 1990s arms deal with a French company. He however says the charges are a witch-hunt by political rivals. Mr Zuma's lawyers on Monday will respond to the prosecution's affidavit, which seeks to introduce new evidence. He has also applied to have the supreme court reconsider appeals rejected in March that sought the removal of the lead prosecutor citing bias.

Uganda's intern doctors escalate their strike action over pay and working conditions despite government threats that they could be sacked. An exclusive BBC investigation into Nigeria's highly feared and ultra-violent Black Axe gang has unearthed new evidence of infiltration into politics, and a scamming and killing operation on four continents. And former South African President Jacob Zuma has published a new book aimed at 'setting the record straight' .

Supporters of those jailed in connection to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are expected to hold rallies across the United States on Saturday.Voters across Canada's 13 provinces and territories will go to the polls Monday in the country's 2021 federal election, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party of Canada seeking re-election as the largest bloc in the House of Commons.The hearing of former South African President Jacob Zuma regarding his involvement in a 1990s arms deal is set to continue Thursday after the 79-year-old's defense agreed to a 12-day postponement earlier this month.Poland's Constitutional Court will rule on whether the Polish Constitution or European Union law has primacy in the country on Wednesday in a hearing that has been postponed four times.Biden vaccine mandate -- an interview with Factal Senior Editor Rebecca Bratek.These stories and more are available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jimmy Lovaas, David Wyllie, Lara von der Brelie, Jess Fino and Rebecca Bratek.  Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.

Listen to the Sun. Sept. 5, 2021 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the recent military coup against President Alpha Conde of Guinea-Conakry; former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from prison on medical parole; the son of former Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi has been released from detention after seven years; and the aftermath of Hurricane Ida has left devastation from the Gulf to the northeast of the United States. In the second hour we look at events taking place in Africa and around the world. Finally, we listen to a documentary on the contributions of Jazz musician and composer Duke Ellington in recognition of the virtual Detroit Jazz Festival.

Prison authorities say Jailed former South African President Jacob Zuma has undergone unspecified surgery and remains in hospital with more operations planned.Zuma was sent to a hospital outside for observation on August 6, days before the start of a corruption trial he has thus far avoided.Prison spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo says Mr Zuma underwent a surgical procedure on Saturday, 14 August 2021, with other procedures scheduled for the coming days.Last week, a high court postponed his corruption trial to September 9 after his hospitalisation.

In the first edition, we look at the civil unrest that ensued following the imprisonment of former South African President Jacob Zuma. We are joined by media personality, political commentator, author and journalist, Kim Heller, as we discuss and analyse various aspects relating to this extraordinary news event. To the fainthearted, this edition is intense and spicy. But, we hope that you all will find the episode informative and entertaining.

Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I'm Margaret Kimberley, along with my co-host Glen Ford. Coming up: The President of South Africa maintains that the recent riots that followed the arrest former president Jacob Zuma were actually part of an insurrection against the state. And, some things seldom change when the two parties switch places in the United States. President Joe Biden is just as hostile to China and Cuba as Donald Trump was. But first -- Broward County College in south Florida recently hosted a discussion about the turmoil in Haiti, where the president was assassinated by a mercenary force from Colombia. All the participants in the Browder College talk were Haitian Americans – among them, professor Reginald Darbonne and author and activist Pascal Robert, who emphasizes that class is an important part of Haiti's historical dynamic. That was author and activist Pascal Robert, speaking at Broward College, in South Florida. The continuity of US foreign policy, even as the Democrats and Republicans trade places in the White House, is quite amazing. Although Democrats portrayed President Donald Trump as representing everything they opposed, when Joe Biden took control of the Oval Office he left Trump's moves against China and Cuba intact, virtually unchanged. That subject was explored by Sean Blackmon, of Sputnik Radio, in an interview with Netfa Freeman, of the Black Alliance for Peace. That was Netfa Freeman, of the Black Alliance for Peace, on Sputnik Radio with Sean Blackmon and  Jacqueline Luqman. When former South African President Jacob Zuma was arrested on corruption charges, housands of his followers rioted and looted in two African Provinces, last week. President Cyril Ramaphosa claimed the disturbances amounted to an attempted insurrection against the state. To dig deeper into this story, VAV Radio called o Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Detroit-based Pan African News Wire.

Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I'm Margaret Kimberley, along with my co-host Glen Ford. Coming up: The President of South Africa maintains that the recent riots that followed the arrest former president Jacob Zuma were actually part of an insurrection against the state. And, some things seldom change when the two parties switch places in the United States. President Joe Biden is just as hostile to China and Cuba as Donald Trump was. But first -- Broward County College in south Florida recently hosted a discussion about the turmoil in Haiti, where the president was assassinated by a mercenary force from Colombia. All the participants in the Browder College talk were Haitian Americans – among them, professor Reginald Darbonne and author and activist Pascal Robert, who emphasizes that class is an important part of Haiti's historical dynamic. That was author and activist Pascal Robert, speaking at Broward College, in South Florida. The continuity of US foreign policy, even as the Democrats and Republicans trade places in the White House, is quite amazing. Although Democrats portrayed President Donald Trump as representing everything they opposed, when Joe Biden took control of the Oval Office he left Trump's moves against China and Cuba intact, virtually unchanged. That subject was explored by Sean Blackmon, of Sputnik Radio, in an interview with Netfa Freeman, of the Black Alliance for Peace. That was Netfa Freeman, of the Black Alliance for Peace, on Sputnik Radio with Sean Blackmon and  Jacqueline Luqman. When former South African President Jacob Zuma was arrested on corruption charges, housands of his followers rioted and looted in two African Provinces, last week. President Cyril Ramaphosa claimed the disturbances amounted to an attempted insurrection against the state. To dig deeper into this story, VAV Radio called o Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Detroit-based Pan African News Wire.

Earlier this year, Liliane Umubyeyi and Amah Edoh joined Cornell University's Institute for European Studies to talk about their collaborative work on reparations, especially related to Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We share selected excerpts of their talk in this week's episode, and you can find a link to watch the full panel in this week's show notes. In the news wrap, Kim and Rachel talk about the arrest of former South African President Jacob Zuma and the subsequent protests. Plus, more about COVID vaccines on the African continent. … More Ep. 123: A conversation with Liliane Umubyeyi and Amah Edoh on reparations

Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker, and Ron Wyden drafted legislation this week to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. Laws permitting either medical or recreational marijuana use have become increasingly common at the state level in recent years.In COVID-19 news; Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Kansas, and Louisiana are the U.S. states to see the greatest increase in new cases of COVID in the last 14 days. The delta variant of the virus continues its spread through the country, especially in communities where vaccination rates are low.Meanwhile, in South Africa, at least 212 people were killed this week as the country grapples with the worst political violence since the era of apartheid. Protesters began to mobilize following the arrest of former South African President Jacob Zuma. Now, the government has deployed some 25,000 troops to quell riots and looting.Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel blamed the United States for encouraging the country's protests this week. He's also admitted his government mishandled the distribution of food, power, and medicine.We cover all these stories and more during this week's News Roundup. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

①China urges Taliban to make a clean break with terrorist forces. ②Putin says Ukraine should focus on its own interests rather than continue serving as an anti-Russian tool. ③More than 70 people have been killed in violence following the jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma. ④Wuhan pandemic tale Chinese Doctors tops the country's box office.

Highlights:“South Africa is seeing an outbreak of the worst riots, lootings, and violence imaginable in decades.”“There's no question that the poverty and economic stagnation is creating a powder keg that could easily blow once the fuse is lit like this recent incident of the jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma.”“What's really happening in South Africa is the collateral damage coming from the explosion of ethnonationalism and neotribalism that's been going on, not just in South Africa of late, but indeed just as scholars predicted, are sweeping much of the world as we speak.”“More and more Africans are seeing Zuma being judged by non-African laws which are by definition racists and colonialists.”“In rejecting everything from our flag to our voting laws the far left of the Democratic Party is actively employing virtually the same rhetoric here in the States that's been used over the last three decades in South Africa.”Timestamps:[01:33] South Africa is imploding and how the riots begun[04:51] The growing ethnonationalism and neotribalism in South Africa[07:38] Why the jailing of former Pres. Jacob Zuma is against the will of the people[10:18] Why what's happening in South Africa could happen here in the USResources: INDEPENDENCE DAY SALE! BUY 2 SHIRTS and GET 1 FREE!!! Get Your Brand-New PATRIOT T-Shirts and Merch Here: https://store.turleytalks.com/Become a Turley Talks Insiders Club Member: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com/welcomeFight Back Against Big Tech Censorship! Sign-up here to discover Dr. Steve's different social media options …. but without the censorship! https://www.turleytalks.com/en/alternative-media.comThank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture!If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts. 

Dozens of people have died in chaotic stampedes as South Africa deals with some of the worst unrest the country has seen in years.Looters ransacked shopping malls in two provinces, stealing food, liquor and clothing. Police and the military fired stun grenades and rubber bullets at the rioters and arrested hundreds of people.Violence continues in KwaZulu-Natal province as well as the populous Gauteng province that includes the nation's largest city and financial hub, Johannesburg.Related: South Africa boosts Africa's COVID-19 vaccine supply with local manufacturingRioters also ransacked a community radio station, forcing it off the air. Meanwhile, some COVID-19 centers have also been closed down, disrupting urgently needed vaccinations.The violence comes after the jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma, who was sentenced to 15 months in prison for defying a court order to testify in a corruption investigation.Related: Climate divestment activists draw inspiration from South Africa's anti-apartheid struggleWilliam Gumede, the executive chairperson of the Democracy Works Foundation in South Africa, discussed the unfolding situation with The World's host Marco Werman.Marco Werman: So, William, I said that this chaos follows the sentencing of former President Zuma, but is this unrest all about that or is there more to it?William Gumede: In the first instance, of course, it was started by Jacob Zuma supporters who are trying to make the country ungovernable in a strategy to try to get clemency for Jacob Zuma, to try to get a presidential pardon. So, that really is the big strategy. Right now, we've got extreme poverty in the country. We've just come out of the lockdowns of cabin fever. People are coming out for the first time. And then also, the economy crashed because of COVID-19, our biggest financial crisis in 100 years in South Africa because of because COVID. And then there is also the inequality in South Africa.Right, and this is all been festering for the past 30 years since since 1994. How has the African National Congress, South Africa's ruling party, responded to this wave of violence? Are they doing anything to calm things down?Unfortunately, the ruling party has responded to it very inadquately. The president hasn't been visible. The ANC leaders haven't been visible. It's puzzling because, we all know that when Jacob Zuma was just about to go to jail, he refused initially for a long time. And he made threats and his supporters made threats as they came to unleash violence. So, one would have assumed that the government would be ready, would have been deployed. The army already then [deployed with] the police. The government hadn't done that. The ANC leaders did not want to be seen to be coming out harsh initially on Jacob Zuma's supporters, because they see local government elections coming in October. And these are the people [who] vote for the ANC. Perhaps more importantly, Jacob Zuma still has a lot of support within the ANC, within the ANC leadership, where many of the ANC leaders are very reluctant to take on his supporters, because they think his supporters are right to protest.Yeah, it means that the current president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is walking a fine line here. How do you think his government has handled the corruption trial of Zuma, the contempt of court charge and then the 15-month sentence? Are the political institutions in South Africa still intact, do you think?I think what we've learned now is that South Africa's judiciary and other democratic institutions, the press and civil society are very strong. So clearly, the good thing about our democracy [is that] it is standing firm. When you come from an autocratic regime and you build a democracy, there are three things that you need to do as a country to entrench the democracy. The first is, equality before the law. So, that has not happened by the fact that Jacob Zuma has been sent to prison. It means no president is above the law. The second thing is the issue of rule of law. Now, unfortunately, we are struggling. As you can see now, people are looting — Jacob Zuma supporters — they are getting away with it. So, we have not established the rule of law. And then the last one is accountability, holding people accountable. We've held Jacob Zuma accountable by sending him to jail. Now, we have to hold the looters accountable for destruction of property, of businesses and of taking those ordinary citizens' lives.I want to come back to the other thing that you were just talking about, economic inequality. It's obviously coming to a head after 27 years post-apartheid. One of the highest unemployment rates in the world, something like 43%, which has to be impacting young people, especially. How does that change the thinking among South Africa's youth about their hopes for the future?You know, sadly, that high unemployment level has meant that young people feel hopeless, they feel [like they're] on the margins of the economy, and because of the COVID-19 lockdown, many business have closed down and it has increased the unemployment. It's very likely that the unemployment may actually be even bigger than 40% among young people. Now, the government has mismanaged our COVID-19 response. At the beginning when other countries, like Chile, and Mexico, and Costa Rica bought whole ranges of vaccines, we didn't do that and we started the slowest of any of our peer countries. So, the government here only used the lockdown as efforts to deal with COVID-19. So, the government actually mismanaged the COVID response, which actually increased economic hardship for people. And of course, now this looting here that we've seen, it's now destroyed many, many businesses, and it will increase unemployment, and I don't think investors will be coming whether local or international. They'll see South Africa as a violent country that's instable, the investments will be instable, and won't be safe. So, you know, the looters and the Jacob Zuma crowd have just made it even more difficult from an economic perspective. William, how do you see what's coming in the next days and weeks? What worries you the most?What worries me is that we don't see the police, we don't see the army, although the president yesterday made a statement that he's going to deploy the army. The reports that I am receiving, and our foundation is receiving — because we are trying to see what we can do to help at a local level —[say that] the army is not there, the police is overwhelmed. They're thinly stretched. And then a second thing is, whether we will be able to get local mediators, religious leaders and local traditional leaders and local civil society groups to respond at a local level to help to bring peace, because the government on its own, and the army on its own, is not going to be able to do that. We'll have to have an almost all-of-society approach, the army and the police in the hotspots. And then we have to have locals — local business leaders all have to come together and try to stop the violence and the looting in the local areas.This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. AP contributed to this report.

Joshua and Hugh's fortnightly chat about news from around the world is here! Join us as we discuss: Why Lebanon is facing a 'social explosion'. The dramatic arrest of former South African President Jacob Zuma. A plan to turn Ukraine into a mercenary hub. Controversy as France tries to fight climate change via its constitution. Are you enjoying Global Questions? Do you have a tip for how we can improve? Got an idea for an upcoming episode? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Head to our suggestions page. Follow us on Instagram @global.questions for more content or visit our website.

News headlines: *Protests triggered by last week's jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma have claimed six lives, seen scores of businesses looted and weakened the currency, with the police struggling to contain escalating violence. *The World Bank has sent a warning to South Africa, saying the country can bolster hiring by temporarily extending tax incentives, suspending rules that increase labour costs and introducing measures to support entrepreneurship and self-employment. *Eskom has urged the public to reduce electricity usage as the South African Weather Service forecasts extremely cold weather this week.

News headlines: *Protests triggered by last week's jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma have claimed six lives, seen scores of businesses looted and weakened the currency, with the police struggling to contain escalating violence. *The World Bank has sent a warning to South Africa, saying the country can bolster hiring by temporarily extending tax incentives, suspending rules that increase labour costs and introducing measures to support entrepreneurship and self-employment. *Eskom has urged the public to reduce electricity usage as the South African Weather Service forecasts extremely cold weather this week.

On yesterday's show, the crew predicted a fallout from Namibian athlete Christine Mboma's stunning performances so far this year, and once again, life decides to imitate art. Mboma and compatriot Beatrice Masilingi were withdrawn from the 400m hits at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, under suspicion of increased levels of testosterone. This has naturally caused an uproar on social media following the country's jubilant celebration of their stunning achievements. This dominates this morning's conversation. Plus, we wait with baited breath as the deadline for former South African President Jacob Zuma to hand himself in to the South African Police draws ever closer. Music By; GAZZA - Summer Time

South Africa's legendary comedian David Kau joins the guy to explain the corruption charges against former South African President Jacob Zuma, and along the way catch them up on his country's history since apartheid ended in 1994. David Kau was a pioneering black comedian in South Africa when he started his career in the mid-1990s and is listed as an inspiration for every major comedian that has come out of the country since. Since 2004 he has ran the wildly successful "Blacks Only" comedy tour that brings black comedians to black audiences throughout South Africa. Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidkau1, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidKauComedian and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrDavidKauLost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan.This episode is also brought to you by all 51 of our Patreon subscribers. Join them in supporting the pod for $5/ month. Beyond the satisfaction of making the Lost In America podcast possible, you will get our other 30-min comedy podcast "Live From The Bunker" three times a week. Do it here and we'll give you a shout out on next week's pod: https://www.patreon.com/LostInAmericaWatch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCymNeMbu9FC5Ty-t4GzdscwThis show is proudly part of the World's Smartest Podcast Network. Go to www.WorldsSmartestPodcastNetwork.com for all of our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The corruption trial of the former South African President Jacob Zuma is due to begin on Wednesday, following multiple delays.The once-celebrated hero of the anti-Apartheid struggle is expected to plead not guilty to charges of fraud and racketeering in a case that dates back to an arms deal in the 1990s.He claims he's the victim of a political witch hunt - that the nation’s courts are working for his political enemies.Mr Zuma is also facing fresh allegations of corruption and could be imprisoned for contempt of court in a separate matter.

* The two-decades old corruption case against former South African President Jacob Zuma in connection with a $2 billion arms deal has been delayed yet again. * The DA is calling on Eskom to provide an urgent state-of-the-system update and explain how its loadshedding schedule will be managed to ensure that it does not affect the vaccine rollout process. * Microsoft Corp. board members decided that Bill Gates needed to step down from its board in 2020 as they pursued an investigation into the billionaire’s prior romantic relationship with a female Microsoft employee that was deemed inappropriate. * Naspers in Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry. The inquiry was announced as a proactive measure to get a greater understanding of the online markets operating in South Africa, says MyBroadband.co.za

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Listen to the Sat. July 20, 2019 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the ongoing discussions between opposition forces and the military in the Republic of Sudan surrounding important issues related to political transformation; there has been renewed unrest in Ethiopia this time taking place in the southern province of Sidama; former South African President Jacob Zuma has testified before the Zondo Commission investigating state capture; and Iran has seized a British tanker in the Straits of Hormuz. In the second hour we continue our focus on Cuba month with an examination into the early history of the revolution. Finally we listen to some of the testimony by former South African President Jacob Zuma before the Zondo Commission earlier in the week.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Dave Lindorff, an investigative reporter and columnist, and Gilbert Mercier, author and Editor in Chief of News Junkie Post.The death toll from yesterday’s shooting in a high school in Parkland Florida remains at 17, with three people still in critical condition. The shooting was emblematic of a larger problem of gun violence in the United States.South African President Jacob Zuma resigned yesterday under intense pressure from his own African National Congress party following accusations of corruption and bribery. ANC chairman Cyril Ramaphosa was immediately sworn in as president. In the hours before Zuma’s resignation, we spoke with Dr. Gerald Horne, an author and professor of history, about Zuma, the direction of the ANC, and South Africa’s political direction.The Russian Foreign Ministry said today that five Russian nationals were killed in a recent US airstrike in Syria. This is the first official recognition of an incident that will further strain US-Russian relations. Mark Sleboda, an international affairs and security analyst, joins the show.In the aftermath of the Florida shooting, former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has delayed the announcement of his candidacy for the US Senate seat being vacated by Orin Hatch of Utah, which will now come early next week. Does Romney have a burning desire to be in the US Senate? Or is he looking for a platform from which to run against President Trump? Brian and John speak with Ted Rall, an award-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist.A Sputnik News correspondent is reporting that Georgian snipers were active in Ukraine during the 2014 Maidan shootings, under the instruction of a former US Army officer. Exiled former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili left Ukraine for the Netherlands yesterday just as the story was being published. Alexander Mercouris, editor in chief of The Duran, joins the show.There’s a dirty little secret of American history called “Eugenics.” That’s the state-sponsored forced sterilization of women, almost always women of color or the developmentally disabled. This was a policy in states across America all the way into the 1970s. Dr. Kathryn Krase, a professor of social work at Long Island University and an attorney who focuses on family law, joins Brian and John.The Taliban has released an extraordinary 17,000 word statement addressed to the American people, asking them to pressure elected officials to end the war in Afghanistan, which has dragged on for more than 16 years. The statement adds that the US intervention has brought only death, corruption, and drugs to Afghanistan. Brian Terrell, a long time peace activist and a co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, joins the show.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Speculation continues on the future of South African President Jacob Zuma.... *** Concerns over voter fraud during voter registration process in the DRC... *** Divisions rock Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change... *** In Economics: Zimbabwean farmers who lost their farms may soon be compensated.... *** And In Sports: India aim to wrap up their ODI series against South Africa with a win.....

Listen to the Sun. Feb. 11, 2018 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the recent visit to the People's Republic of China by the African Union Commission Chair; a review panel within the United States military has recomended the limiting of ground operations for Pentagon troops operating under the rubric of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM); there is still speculation over the future of South African President Jacob Zuma with an African National Congress National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Monday; and OXFAM International, the British-based relief agency, is embroiled in a controversy over allegation of abuse of women in Haiti after the earthquake some eight years ago.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Jacob Zuma meets his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta.... *** Tunisia deploys soldiers to quash anti-government protests.... *** In Economics: Angola president sacks former president's son as head of sovereign wealth fund.... *** And In Sports: No reprieve for India in second test in Pretoria.......

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by journalist and best-selling author Max Blumenthal, as well as by David Cobb, campaign manager of the 2016 Jill Stein/Ajamu Baraka presidential campaign.The Washington Post reported today that the campaign of Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein was under investigation by the Senate Intelligence Committee for so-called “collusion” with the Russian government, a sign that the Senate investigation is expanding, even as the parallel House probe winds down.The Trump Administration’s Homeland security advisor said in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal today that the WannaCry ransomware virus is a North Korean cyber attack. We will discuss the evidence and the potential consequences. Financial policy analyst Daniel Sankey joins the show. Public opposition to the Republican tax bill continues to mount as the House passes the bill and the Senate schedules its final vote. Editorial cartoonist and columnist Ted Rall joins Brian and John to discuss the latest developments. In the wake of a deadly train derailment in Washington State, public attention is turning again to the sorry state of America’s infrastructure. Why can’t Congress agree that the richest country in the world should have the best roads, bridges, airports, and transportation system? Andrew Herrmann, the former president of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the current president of the ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute, joins the show. Charlottesville Police Chief Alfred Thomas resigned yesterday in the wake of a scathing report about his handling of a white supremacist rally in August. Brian and John are joined by Eugene Puryear, the host of Radio Sputnik's By Any Means Necessary. Cyril Ramaphosa, a former communist miners union leader who became the richest black man in South Africa was elected president of the African National Congress, defeating South African President Jacob Zuma’s ex-wife. Gerald Horne, professor and author, joins the show. Don Blankenship, the former Massey Energy CEO, has announced his candidacy for US Senate from West Virginia. You may remember Massey. He went to prison for conspiracy to violate mine safety and health standards after an explosion in one of his mines killed 29 people in 2010. Brian and John speak with Travis Boothe, an organizer with the Morgantown Tenants’ Union.

Listen to the Sat. Oct. 21, 2017 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the Togo security forces killings of three people during mass demonstrations against the Gnassingbe regime; the Communist Party of China has held its 19th Congress where President Xi Jinping was re-elected as the leader of ruling party; South African President Jacob Zuma has reshuffled his cabinet ahead of the upcoming African National Congress elective conference in December; Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has been appointed as an ambassador of goodwill by the United Nations Conference on Infectious Diseases in Uruguay. In the second hour we continue our focus on 50th anniversary of the martyrdom of Che Guevara looking at the role of ABC anchor Lisa Howard in the early 1960s. Finally we rebroadcast an interview with Abayomi Azikiwe aired earlier in the week over Radio 786 Cape Town on the Editor's Roundtable program.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenyan police fire tear gas at protesters demanding election reforms... *** South African President Jacob Zuma begins state visit to Zambia.... *** In Economics: Sub-Saharan Africa to grow at slower rate this year.... *** And In Sports: CAF Emergency Committee to meet in Lagos...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Jacob Zuma calls for calm in Lesotho..... *** Rwandan politician Diane Rwigara has been released..... *** Burundian refugees agree to be repatriated..... *** In Economics: Nigeria exits recession but recovery remains fragile...... *** And In Sports: Cape Verde beat South Africa in World Cup Qualifier..

Listen to the Sun. Aug. 13, 2017 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the aftermath of the racist attacks on demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia where one person was killed and 20 injured when a neo-fascist drove his vehicle into anti-racist demonstrators; four people were killed by gunmen at a restaurant in Burkina Faso; South African President Jacob Zuma has indicated that disciplinary measures may be taken against ANC members who supported a parliamentary vote of no-confidence last week in Cape Town; and two United States troops were killed in a gun battle in northern Iraq. In the second hour we will honor the 91st birthday of the late Cuban President Fidel Castro Ruz. Finally, the legacy of Black August continues with an examination of the U.S. government's counter-intelligence program (COINTELPRO) directed against the African American liberation movement.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over violence against children in Central African Republic... *** Calls for South African President Jacob Zuma to step down intensify... *** Zimbabwean opposition party slams the country's electoral commission.... *** In Economics: South Africa's power utility Eskom to release its financial results today.. *** And In Sports: England beat South Africa to reach ICC Women's World Cup final...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: * Concerns over violence against children in Central African Republic * Calls for South African President Jacob Zuma to step down intensify * Zimbabwean opposition party slams the country's electoral commission * In Economics: South Africa's power utility Eskom to release its financial results today * And In Sports: England beat South Africa to reach ICC Women's World Cup final

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** DRC opposition slam President Kabila's new transitional government.... ** South African President Jacob Zuma begins state visit to Tanzania... ** Leaders gather in London for a Conference on Somalia... ** Economics: South Africa and Tanzania set to boost relations.. ** And In Sports: Tough Rugby World Cup draw for South African Springboks....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Concerns over human rights abuses across the world.... ** UN releases emergency funding for DRC refugees in Angola.... ** South African President Jacob Zuma booed at workers day rally.... ** In Economics: Libya's oil production rises to 760-thousand barrels per day... ** And..In Sports: US cricket governing body faces expulsion from ICC....

THURSDAY: With the first Brexit summit of EU leaders looming this weekend, we’ve got all the latest from the UK general election campaign trail; and calls for South African President Jacob Zuma continue to grow.

Listen to this edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the impact of Trump's executive order the social justice movements in the United States; the nineth circuit federal appeals court has refused to lift a stay on the Trump administration's ban of people from seven countries in Africa and the Middle East; South African President Jacob Zuma has delivered his State of the Nation Address calling for a redistribution of wealth inside the country; and immigration officials across the U.S. have conducted widespread arrests of people on alleged violations. In the second hour we continue our monthlong commemoration of African American History Month with focuses on James Baldwin and Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik Shabazz).

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** South African President Jacob Zuma to deliver state of the nation address... ** UN congratulates Somalia's new president Mohammed Farmaajo..... ** Exiled Lesotho opposition leaders to return home....... ** In Economics: Investors await Nigeria's new economic plan........ ** And In Sports: South Africa to host Young Seniors World Team and Individual Tennis Championships....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Civil society group urges South African President Jacob Zuma to step down *** Sudan People's Liberation Movement agrees to end use of child soldiers.... *** US President elect appoints new ambassador to the United Nations... *** And In Economics: BP loses 68 million dollar court ruling over Morocco oil cargo ... *** And In Sports: Third test match between Australia and South Africa gets underway...

Listen to this edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. We will feature our regular PANW report with dispatches on the recent talks between South African President Jacob Zuma and his Zimbabwe counterpart Robert Mugabe over the development of trade regulations between the two countries; President Zuma of South Africa has given an address in response to the release of a report on "state capture" saying he rejects the legalization of politics and does not fear going to prison since he spent many years there during the era of apartheid; the Turkish government has continued its crackdown on opponents with the arrests of several leading Kurdish politicians; and Saudi Arabia is rejecting any responsibility for the damage done in its 20-month old war in neighboring Yemen. In the second and third hours we continue last month's focus on the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense with a rare archival audio file of an interview with Chairman Bobby Seale during his time in prison in 1969. Also the Detroit counterpart to the BPPSD, the League of Revolutionary Black Workers (LRBW), made a tremendous contribution to the theory and practice of African American liberation during the late 1960s and early 1970s. We will hear some of the leading voices of the League including John Watson, Ken Cockrel, Sr., Ron March and others.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Jacob Zuma to visit Kenya.... *** Hurricane leaves widespread damage and human suffering in Haiti... *** Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in second presidential debate.... *** In Economics: South Africa calls for increased cross-border trade.... *** And In Sports: South Africa draw with China at the BRICS Under 17 tournament...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN calls on warring factions in South Sudan to stop fighting..... *** Pressure piles on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe...... *** South African President Jacob Zuma kicks off state visit to France... *** In Economics: India signs five agreements with Tanzania.... *** And In Sports: South Africa's under 20 team beat Lesotho in AFCON qualifier....

Listen to this edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. We will feature our regular PANW report with dispatches on the efforts by the Zimbabwe government to track down resources looted from the diamond sector which have been stored away in Britain; South African President Jacob Zuma has blamed the legacy of the apartheid regime for the current crisis in education during a rally commemorating the 40th anniversary of the national student uprising of 1976; the migration crisis in the Mediterranean is worsening once again due to the instability caused by imperialism in the North African state of Libya; and documents have been revealed illustrating that acting Brazilian President Michel Temer served as an informant to the United States government against the Worker's Party suspended President Dilma Rousseff. In the second hour we continue our monthlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Black Power Movement of 1966 highlighting the demands of the struggle being contrasted with reaction from the white community. Finally we look back four decades at the national student uprising in South Africa of June 1976 which changed the political trajectory of the country leading to majority rule some 18 years later.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Jacob Zuma concludes his visit to Lesotho.... *** US President Barack Obama endorses Hillary Clinton to succeed him.... *** Boxing legend Muhammad Ali to be buried later today..... *** In Economics: S&P says there is still a threat hanging over South Africa's credit rating.... *** And In Sports: Euro 2016 football championships kick off in France today....

Listen to this special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. During this program we feature our regular PANW report with dispatches on the recent announcement by the Zimbabwe government saying that there will be a ban on exports of mineral resources; South African President Jacob Zuma said at a campaign speech for the local government elections that the ANC would propose a new land reform bill inside the country; China has set a record in the production of steel; and African American turnout in the primary process in the United States is fraught with a lack of enthusiasm and participation despite the growth in the mass struggle. In the second hour we continue our monthlong focus commemorating the 53rd anniversary of Africa Liberation Day through an examination of the views of Malcolm X after he returned from his tour of Africa and the Middle East in May 1964. Finally, we hear an interview with Robert F. Williams while he was in Tanzania in 1968 discussing the national liberation struggle in the U.S. and the Chinese Cultural Revolution which began 50 years ago.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Envoy expresses concerns over the political situation in the Gambia..... *** Israeli and Palestinian envoys clash at UN Security Council...... *** South African President Jacob Zuma arrives in Namibia for customs union talks..... *** In Economics: IMF to assist Tunisia with a loan program worth billions of dollars... *** And In Sports: Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams win Laureus awards…....

Listen to this special edition of the Pan-African Journal hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the impact of the Panama Papers in relationship to African Union member-states; the platinum mining sector in Zimbabwe is also discussed in regard to the Panama Papers revelations; Somalian leaders have expressed concern over the resurgent character of al-Shabaab amid the upcoming elections in the Horn of Africa state; and controversy continues over the tenure of South African President Jacob Zuma. The second hour will present a guest interview with bluesologist Norman Otis Richmond discussing the legacy of Roy Heron and Black Lives Matter in Toronto. In the final segment we pay tribute to the 23rd anniversary of the assassination of Chris Hani.

Listen to this edition of the Pan-African Journal hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW reports with dispatches on events surrounding the pledge by South African President Jacob Zuma to pay some of the costs related to upgrades on his residence at Nkandla; there has been another death associated with the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Liberia months after the West African state was delcared free of the outbreak by the World Health Organization (WHO); the jobless rate in the United States rose by one-tenth of a percent during the month of March; and thousands of members of the Chicago Teachers Union staged a one-day strike along with mass demonstration through downtown demanding equitable salaries and working conditions. In the second and third hours we will commemorate the 48th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. During the course of these segments we focus on King's growing opposition to the war of genocide waged by the U.S. government against the people of Vietnam in 1967-68 along with one of his last sermons delivered on March 31, 1968 just five days before his martyrdom.

Listen to this special edition of the Pan-African Journal hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The broadcast features our regular PANW reports with dispatches on developments surrounding the diamond sector in Zimbabwe where a consolidation of mining and trade is underway; the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has visited refugees in the Western Sahara who are seeking independence from Morocco; Burundian officials are claiming a Rwandan spy has been arrested inside the country which has been plagued by internal political unrest and violence over the last ten months; and South African President Jacob Zuma has paid a state visit to the West African state of Nigeria aimed at addressing tensions emanating from economic relations between the continent's two largest economies. In the second and third hours we continue our monthlong commemoration of International Women's History with an examination of the intersection between the struggle against African slavery and women's rights in the United States. Finally a series of speeches from the late widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, reveals her as a political figure who continued the legacy of the martyred Civil Rights and peace activist.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Jacob Zuma wraps up his visit to Nigeria... *** UN steps up efforts to tackle sexual exploitation by its peacekeepers.... *** Russia to co-operate with Africa to combat drug trafficking..... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe's President supports the country's re-engagement with foreign creditors... *** And In Sports: South African Under-17 women's soccer team, ready for World Cup qualifier against Nigeria....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Cameroon beefs up security in the capital Yaounde....... *** South African President Jacob Zuma to visit Nigeria....... *** South Sudan rivals fail to form a transitional government again.... ** In Economics: South Africa and Nigeria set to strengthen trade ties...... *** And In Sports: Nigeria's Super Eagles ready for AFCON qualifier against Egypt....

My guest today is Gareth van Onselen. He joined me on the line from Cape Town. We discuss free speech in South Africa, the state of the DA, why Jacob Zuma doesn't get embarrassed and why we can't criminalise racism. Gareth obtained a Masters degree in sociology at Wits University before moving to Cape Town in 2001 and, for the next ten years, worked for the Democratic Alliance in South Africa’s parliament. Among other things, he oversaw the party’s research and communications, as an Executive Director. At the beginning of 2013 he left the party and moved into journalism. He now writes a column for the Business Day and works as a Senior Reporter for the Sunday Times. He has published two books. The first, Clever Blacks, Jesus and Nkandla: The real Jacob Zuma in his own words (2014), was a collection of controversial quotes from South African President Jacob Zuma that reveal his private convictions and beliefs. His second book, Holy Cows: The Ambiguities of Being South African, was released by Tafelberg in 2015.

South African President Jacob Zuma has addressed world leaders at the start of a major climate change summit - saying developed countries have a "egal obligation to help developing nations. More than 140 world leaders have attended the opening of COP21. Delegates are aiming to secure agreements to ensure greenhouse gas emissions do not rise by more than 2 degrees celsius. Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** France tables a draft resolution on Burundi at the UN.... *** South African President Jacob Zuma begins state visit to Germany... *** Somalia gets more support from the UN as it prepares for elections... *** In Economics: Phuthuma Nhleko takes over as MTN Executive Chairman... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Under-23 soccer team to play against Tanzania....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... * South African President Jacob Zuma kicks off a two day state visit to Mozambique * Efforts to give Pan African Parliament more powers face delay * Landslides are hampering relief deliveries in Nepal * In Economics: UN lowers its growth estimate for global economy *In Sports: Namibia beat Mauritius in Cosafa Cup

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** World leaders congratulates Muhammadu Buhari for winning Nigeria's presidential election.... *** Amnesty International urge DRC to release human rights activists... *** South African President Jacob Zuma meets his Algerian counterpart in Algiers... *** In Economics: IMF applauds Zambia's efforts to resolve tax issues.... *** And In Sports: Formula 1 Champion accepts a challenge from South African rally driver....

更多内容，请关注我们今日的微信，搜索：英语环球 NEWSPlusThis is NEWS Plus Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. Here is the news.China has launched "the Year of China" in South Africa. Under the framework of the event, both China and South Africa will hold a series of activities on mutual exchanges in South Africa&`&s nine provinces and major cities. Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Jacob Zuma have exchanged messages, congratulating each other on the event.The two presidents are confident the event will open a new chapter for bilateral people-to-people and cultural exchanges.Xi Jinping says China is willing to join hands with South Africa to push for more achievements in China-South Africa cooperation as well as China-Africa cooperation. This cooperation will bring more benefits to people in China and Africa.Zuma says the "country year" celebrations bear historic significance in further boosting bilateral ties.The president expected the event will fully display China&`&s enormous achievements in history and culture as well as its national development.This is NEWS Plus Special English...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN continues to cooperate with the DRC military.... *** South African President Jacob Zuma faces harsh criticism... *** UN Security Council resolution backs new Ukraine ceasefire deal...... *** In Economics: South Africa urged to consider nuclear power generation... *** And In Sports: Rwanda to host the 2016 African Nations Championships..

Listen to this special broadcast of the Pan-African Journal hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. We present our regular PANW reports covering responses to the South African President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address; the current status of the battle against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa; and the ongoing imperialist-engineered internecine warfare in the North African state of Libya. In the second hour we hear again from Falan Johnson, Chivisual Two'knu, reading two of her poems and a polemic on the state of African unity. Also in this hour we continue our commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the martyrdom of Malcolm X, El Hajj Malik Shabazz, with the audio file of a March 17, 1963 television interview over Chicago City Desk and excerpts from a debate with Civil Rights strategist Bayard Rustin, also from 1963. In the final hour we present part II of an interview with historian Laurent Du Bois on the Haitian Revolution.

Drums For Nelson Mandella Angel remembered Nelson Mandela's death: World mourns 'hero,' 'icon,' 'father' World leaders, politicians, celebrities and public figures all across the globe mourned the passing of Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid activist and South Africa's first black president,  died at home at the age of 95. Mandela will have a state burial on Dec. 15 in his hometown of Qunu, South African President Jacob Zuma announced Friday. Dec. 8 has been declared as a national day of prayer and reflection. The White House announced Friday that President Obama and the First Lady will go to South Africa next week to pay their respects to Mandela and to participate in memorial events. edited from http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/06/21786372-nelson-mandelas-death-world-mourns-hero-icon-father?lite www.crsradio.com www.caribbeanradioshow.com 661-467-2407