column With John Dramani Mahama’s declaration as President-elect of Election 2012 by the Electoral Commission Chairman, Kwadwo Afari-Djan, the road seems clear for his being sworn-in on January 7, 2013, as the Fourth President of the Fourth Republic, save for a possible judicial Tsunami. On that auspicious day, the President-elect would cease to be a Continue Reading...
South Africa: Nelson Mandela in Hospital for a Lung Infection
Johannesburg — The office of South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has issued the following update on former President Nelson Mandela, who was flown from his rural home to No. 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria for tests on Saturday: Doctors have concluded the tests, and these have revealed a recurrence of a previous lung infection, for Continue Reading...
Egypt Gives Military Arrest Powers to Protect Referendum
Cairo — A decree issued by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi giving the military temporary authority to arrest civilians and protect “vital facilities of the state” took effect Monday, as a standoff continued over an upcoming referendum on a controversial draft constitution and more protests were called for Tuesday. Egypt’s liberal opposition coalition has formally rejected Continue Reading...