Why musicians shouldn't be judged for playing on political party platforms: Government shows offer relatively regular income with access to big crowds ReutersThere’s raging controversy in South Africa about the extent to which musicians should be involved in supporting political parties. It raises some vexing questions. The country’s rap artist AKA was recently quoted as … [Read more...] about Why musicians shouldn’t be judged for playing on political party platforms | The Conversation
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Africa Regional Media Hub | United States Urges Commitment to Protection of Political Rights and Non-violence in the DRC
Africa Regional Media Hub | United States Urges Commitment to Protection of Political Rights and Non-violence in the DRC: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing an historic moment as the country prepares for elections and its first democratic transition of power. The United States government is following political developments in Kinshasa and notes the announced plans … [Read more...] about Africa Regional Media Hub | United States Urges Commitment to Protection of Political Rights and Non-violence in the DRC
South Africa’s economy will be stuck unless there’s new political alignment | The Conversation
South Africa's economy will be stuck unless there's new political alignment: Protesters call for the removal of South African President Jacob Zuma. Civil society has a major role to play in South Africa. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThe fundamental problem confronting South Africa today is a political culture that is defective and out of kilter with the needs of the majority of the … [Read more...] about South Africa’s economy will be stuck unless there’s new political alignment | The Conversation
Gabon: UN envoy continues meeting with political leaders, calls for use of legal channels to settle electoral disputes
Gabon: UN envoy continues meeting with political leaders, calls for use of legal channels to settle electoral disputes: A United Nations envoy continued today his consultations with Gabon’s political parties and diplomatic community as part of efforts to ease tensions which have arisen since the announcement of results of the country’s presidential election held on … [Read more...] about Gabon: UN envoy continues meeting with political leaders, calls for use of legal channels to settle electoral disputes
National dialogue in Democratic Republic of Congo: Canada calls on all parties to resolve political impasse
National dialogue in Democratic Republic of Congo: Canada calls on all parties to resolve political impasse: The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today issued the following statement: “Canada calls on the Government of the Democratic Republic of … [Read more...] about National dialogue in Democratic Republic of Congo: Canada calls on all parties to resolve political impasse
