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Mohammed Bouazizi: The Muurish Tunisian Martyr Who Toppled the Tunisian Government

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Mohammed Bouazizi

By Oguejiofo Annu

January 15, 2011

Since a young man named Mohamed Bouazizi poured petrol over himself on December 17 and set himself, alight in front of the office of the Governor of his region, life turned upside down in Tunisia and the fires that he lit has burned until it engulfed the entire country from town to town.

Mr Bouazizi an indigent, indigenous, black Tunisian university graduate had no job in what was suppposedly an enlightened and prosperous African country. He could not find employment anywhere much as he tried, and he had body and soul and family to cater for.

Last Updated on Thursday, 07 April 2011 18:14
 

If This Country Burns, We Burn With It

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A moving documentary by Kuweni Serious calling for Kenya's youth to participate in the political process. The documentary was produced and directed by Mbithi Masya and Jim Chuchu for Kuweni Serious, and narrated by Bill Sellanga.

Last Updated on Sunday, 05 December 2010 09:32
 

Obama's Moral Victory

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Dr Biko Agozino

Mon, 29 Nov 2010

Obama's star has not faded at all, contrary to some speculations, it continues to shine bright, but many viewers are deliberately wearing blinkers, and are blinded by hate and anger and cannot see that in reality, we are witnessing one of the most historic presidencies of all time. In two years, Obama has achieved more than most presidents have achieved in four years, despite having to deal with intense opposition, not only from the other party, but also from within his own.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 December 2010 22:56
 

CIA Plot to Assassinate Lumumba Revealed by Ex Agents

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Featuring former CIA director and agents, the documentary discussed how CIA planned to assassinate Patrice Lumumba. The operation included a payout to Mobutu, a CIA operative. Even though Mobutu rejected the $25, 000 payout, he carried out the order to murder Lumumba.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 July 2010 18:08
 

Opening the Secret Files on Lumumba's Murder

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By Stephen R. Weissman

Washington Post, July 21, 2002

In his latest film, "Minority Report," director Steven Spielberg portrays a policy of "preemptive action" gone wild in the year 2054. But we don't have to peer into the future to see what harm faulty intelligence and the loss of our moral compass can do. U.S. policies during the Cold War furnish many tragic examples. One was U.S. complicity in the overthrow and murder of Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 July 2010 05:45
 

Patrice Lumumba's Letter to Wife, Pauline

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My Dear Wife,

I am writing these words not knowing whether they will reach you, when they will reach you, and whether I shall still be alive when you read them.

All through my struggle for the independence of my country, I have never doubted for a single instant the final triumph of the sacred cause to which my companions and I have devoted all our lives.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 July 2010 05:04
 


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