Lala kahle le Zulu blanc Johnny Clegg
If any rock maestro was given to understatement, it was Johnny Clegg. Embarking on his Final Journey Tour last year, when he knew he was dying, he said: “Pancreatic cancer is lethal. There is no way out of it.” Then he resorted to his beloved Isi Zulu to use the idiomatic saying that everyone […]
Sudan power-sharing deal signed after all-night talks
Sudan’s military junta has signed a power-sharing deal with leaders of pro-democracy protestors. Hopefully ending months of turmoil since the overthrow of President Omar Al Bashir in April, it will rotate military and civilian government for three years in the run up to democratic elections. The power-sharing deal was inked in Khartoum after all night […]
Six nations call for immediate end to fighting in Libya
A six-nation statement warns that terrorist groups are exploiting a power vacuum in Libya, creating a humanitarian emergency. It urges all parties immediately to cease hostilities and the fight for the capital Tripoli. The statement by Britain, Egypt, France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates and the United States is the latest response to warlord Khalifa […]
Ursula von der Leyen confirmed as EU Commission President
The European Parliament has confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as the new President of the European Commission. Congratulations after the vote included one declaring “welcome home” to the former German Defense Minister who was born in Brussels 60 years ago. It was a narrow win for Ursula von der Leyen. She drew 383 votes in […]