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African Voices: Episode 17!
Top news stories from Chicago and the African continent
Upcoming Events
Advice Box: What is Comprehensive Immigration Reform?
Kuku Paka Recipe (Kenyan chicken in coconut curry)
If you would like to contribute news, events, issues, interviews or music to our podcast, email us: [email protected] or call: (312) 949 9980 between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. To support our work through donations, click here!
INTRO:
Welcome to African Voices, episode 17! In this episode, we highlight local news as well as news from the African Continent, upcoming events, Advice on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, and a Kenyan recipe.
LOCAL NEWS:
Ethiopian Community Association Chicago- celebrates Battle of Adwa
On Saturday, March 9th, the ECAC celebrated the Battle of Adwa by hosting a film screening of ADWA: An African Victory and film discussion with director Dr. (HI-Lay Gerima). ECAC had a full house, with guests totalling 250. ECAC looks forward to celebrating next year’s festivities.
AFRICAN NEWS:
KENYA:Kenya’s newly elected President, Uhuru Kenyatta
Kenya recently elected its new president, Uhuru Kenyatta by the slimmest margins, 50.07%. Kenyatta is set to be tried at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in July 2013 over violence that followed the 2007 polls. His running mate, William Ruto faces similar charges. The election turnout was the largest ever in Kenya, at 86%. The main topics of the election were 1) the distribution of land 2) Retribution – from post 2007 election bloodshed; around half a million were displaced by the clashes 3) the introduction of women representatives at county level. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21729901
MALI: Canadian PM Stephen Harper considering Mali options
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is considering what Canada could contribute to ongoing efforts to fight Islamist militants in Mali.
Mr Harper stressed Canada was not interested in a combat role.
The country would continue the loan of a C-17 military cargo plane to France’s military operations, “as long as we feel there is a need,” Mr Harper said.
France is pushing for a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali to take over from French and African forces.
A vote on the potential mission is expected next month.
In a press conference with his French counterpart, Jean-Marc Ayrault, Mr Harper said: “We are not looking to have a combat, military mission there. We will certainly be providing development and humanitarian assistance.”
He added that he was still discussing options with his cabinet and opposition parties.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21795118
SOUTH AFRICA: Mido Macia: South African Police denied bail
A South African court has denied bail to nine policemen charged with the murder of a Mozambican taxi driver who was dragged behind a police van.
Magistrate Sam Makamu said the policemen, who have pleaded not guilty to the charge, might try to interfere with witnesses.
Taxi driver Mido Macia, 27, died after being tied and dragged behind a police van near Johannesburg last month.
The incident, recorded on video by a bystander, caused widespread revulsion.
President Jacob Zuma called it “horrific” and “unacceptable” while police chief Riah Phiyega ordered the suspension of the accused officers.
‘No angel’
The policemen sat together in the dock, most with their heads bowed low, as Mr Makamu gave his ruling in the Benoni Magistrate’s Court, reports the BBC’s Andrew Harding from Johannesburg.
The magistrate said he was concerned about sending the policemen home in an “unfavourable” climate, the South African Press Association (Sapa) reports.
He said they faced a potential risk from residents who may seek revenge, the news agency reports.
Earlier, defence lawyers argued that the policemen should be granted bail, like athletics star Oscar Pistorius who is charged with the premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, [...]
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By Tara WeinbergTop news stories from Chicago and the African continent
Upcoming Events
Advice Box: What is Comprehensive Immigration Reform?
Kuku Paka Recipe (Kenyan chicken in coconut curry)
If you would like to contribute news, events, issues, interviews or music to our podcast, email us: [email protected] or call: (312) 949 9980 between 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. To support our work through donations, click here!
INTRO:
Welcome to African Voices, episode 17! In this episode, we highlight local news as well as news from the African Continent, upcoming events, Advice on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, and a Kenyan recipe.
LOCAL NEWS:
Ethiopian Community Association Chicago- celebrates Battle of Adwa
On Saturday, March 9th, the ECAC celebrated the Battle of Adwa by hosting a film screening of ADWA: An African Victory and film discussion with director Dr. (HI-Lay Gerima). ECAC had a full house, with guests totalling 250. ECAC looks forward to celebrating next year’s festivities.
AFRICAN NEWS:
KENYA:Kenya’s newly elected President, Uhuru Kenyatta
Kenya recently elected its new president, Uhuru Kenyatta by the slimmest margins, 50.07%. Kenyatta is set to be tried at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in July 2013 over violence that followed the 2007 polls. His running mate, William Ruto faces similar charges. The election turnout was the largest ever in Kenya, at 86%. The main topics of the election were 1) the distribution of land 2) Retribution – from post 2007 election bloodshed; around half a million were displaced by the clashes 3) the introduction of women representatives at county level. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21729901
MALI: Canadian PM Stephen Harper considering Mali options
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is considering what Canada could contribute to ongoing efforts to fight Islamist militants in Mali.
Mr Harper stressed Canada was not interested in a combat role.
The country would continue the loan of a C-17 military cargo plane to France’s military operations, “as long as we feel there is a need,” Mr Harper said.
France is pushing for a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali to take over from French and African forces.
A vote on the potential mission is expected next month.
In a press conference with his French counterpart, Jean-Marc Ayrault, Mr Harper said: “We are not looking to have a combat, military mission there. We will certainly be providing development and humanitarian assistance.”
He added that he was still discussing options with his cabinet and opposition parties.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21795118
SOUTH AFRICA: Mido Macia: South African Police denied bail
A South African court has denied bail to nine policemen charged with the murder of a Mozambican taxi driver who was dragged behind a police van.
Magistrate Sam Makamu said the policemen, who have pleaded not guilty to the charge, might try to interfere with witnesses.
Taxi driver Mido Macia, 27, died after being tied and dragged behind a police van near Johannesburg last month.
The incident, recorded on video by a bystander, caused widespread revulsion.
President Jacob Zuma called it “horrific” and “unacceptable” while police chief Riah Phiyega ordered the suspension of the accused officers.
‘No angel’
The policemen sat together in the dock, most with their heads bowed low, as Mr Makamu gave his ruling in the Benoni Magistrate’s Court, reports the BBC’s Andrew Harding from Johannesburg.
The magistrate said he was concerned about sending the policemen home in an “unfavourable” climate, the South African Press Association (Sapa) reports.
He said they faced a potential risk from residents who may seek revenge, the news agency reports.
Earlier, defence lawyers argued that the policemen should be granted bail, like athletics star Oscar Pistorius who is charged with the premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, [...]