Politics and fashion: the rise of the red beret: Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine takes a selfie with Zimbabwe's opposition leader Nelson Chamisa Aaron Ufumeli/EPA-EFEBobi Wine has come a long way in two years. The self-styled “Ghetto President” of Uganda used to be a music star, playing politically charged reggae beats to packed houses. In 2017, the politics took … [Read more...] about Politics and fashion: the rise of the red beret | The Conversation
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SA News: Igbo’s Voted Abiola In 1993: Proof and Graphical Representation – Politics – Nairaland
Igbo's Voted Abiola In 1993: Proof and Graphical Representation - Politics - Nairaland: Stop lying.... Abiola lost in Igboland. Igbos are terrible liars. Lying has so much become part and parcel of them they are known throughout Asia and South Africa as lying machines. Igbos are terrible ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Rugby World Cup 2019: England are yet to peak, … [Read more...] about SA News: Igbo’s Voted Abiola In 1993: Proof and Graphical Representation – Politics – Nairaland
Analysis across Africa shows how social media is changing politics | The Conversation
Analysis across Africa shows how social media is changing politics: The government of President Idriss Deby in Chad blocked citizens' internet access for 16 months. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTANIn mid-July Chad lifted its 16-month social media ban. This ended the longest social media blockage seen in any African country. The government argued that the lengthy ban was necessary for … [Read more...] about Analysis across Africa shows how social media is changing politics | The Conversation
POLITICS PODCAST: Journos vs the EFF, and will SA need IMF help?
POLITICS PODCAST: Journos vs the EFF, and will SA need IMF help?: This week on POLOTIKI, we look at the legal battle between the South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) and EFF. Listen. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News NHI to be fully functional by 2016 - Health Dept: The Health Department said the bill promised to create a healthier population with benefits … [Read more...] about POLITICS PODCAST: Journos vs the EFF, and will SA need IMF help?
Why new South African law won’t end the toxic mix of money and politics | The Conversation
Why new South African law won't end the toxic mix of money and politics: Cyril Ramaphosa led the African National Congress to victory in May. A new law on political funding covers parties, not politicians. EPA-EFE/Yeshiel PanchiaThe grip of money on South African politics may be so tight that it could be impossible to govern – or seek to govern – unless you are beholden to … [Read more...] about Why new South African law won’t end the toxic mix of money and politics | The Conversation
