Kofi Annan

Citizens, Not Mo Ibrahim, Will Deliver Change in Their Leaders

All Africa (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

The Mo Ibrahim Award for excellence in African leadership has in its short lifetime become one of the world's most talked about honours.

Global Visas: The Age of Global Mobility Has Come Crashing to a Halt

Market Wire (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) Kofi Annan when he was the leader of the United Nations predicted the world was entering the second phase of the Globalisation and called it the "Age of International Mobility". He could not have been further from the truth and little could he foresee the dramatic down turn in Global Mobility since he spoke those famous words. As Governments in the UK,...

Copenhagen: illusions on the edge of a precipice

UNITYblogNZ.com (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

by David Sprattfrom , AustraliaCan we expect decent climate policy when most of the decision-making elite are ignorant of the real scientific imperatives, or believe they can negotiate with the laws of physics and chemistry? The answer is bleak, judging by the lead-up talks to the climate summit in Copenhagen in December.The conference is slated to sign a new global deal on greenhouse gas reductions,...

Don't Panic, Raila Tells Leaders

All Africa (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Prime Minister Raila Odinga has asked politicians to stop panicking and await International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo's next course of action in the trial of post-election violence suspects.

Mo Ibrahim says some African states are not viable

Poverty News Blog (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009

African Mobile Phone tycoon Mo Ibrahim spoke at a two day conference promoting good corruption free government in the African continent. Ibrahim says that governments need to integrate or else their states would perish. Ibrahim urged conference attenders ask if their leaders are really serious about solving problems. From Reuters writer Katrina Manson attended the conference and gives us some quotes...

• 'Some African countries not economically viable' - Trade Africa

Kenya: After the Events of 2008, We Can't Claim Sovereignty

All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009

IN RECENT DAYS, SOME POLITI-cians have been trying to convince the world that Kenya is a sovereign nation that cannot be dictated to by foreign powers and individuals. They claim that the likes of Luis Moreno-Ocampo and Kofi Annan are foreigners meddling in Kenyan affairs.

An ad agency goes in search of the world's next leaders

The Independent (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009

In between overseeing the ad campaign which may propel David Cameron into No 10 next spring, the irrepressible David Jones, is working on a project which could have an even great bearing on the future.

Report From Dr. Murunga’s Lecture at Stockholm University

Kenya Stockholm Blog (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009

On Monday, 9th November 2009, Dr. Godwin Murunga, who is a lecturer at the Department of History at Kenyatta University, spoke about “Transition to Nowhere? Two Years of ‘Post-Election’ in Kenya” at the Department of Political Science, Stockholm University. He is currently a guest researcher with the Nordic Africa Institute, Uppsala. Below is a summary [...]

Song For Friday: tcktck - Beds Are Burning

Messing About In Sailboats (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009

I went quiet for a while on Song For Friday as I lost inspiration. This one got my attention. If you haven't heard about it, I strongly suggest you check out tcktck and timeforclimatejustice.org, the campaign for climate justice lead...

Greg Craig Stepping Down As White House Counsel

Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009

White House Counsel Gregory Craig, who once lawyered for clients like Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton (during the impeachment), John Hinckley Jr., Kofi Annan, and Elian Gonzalez's dad, will step down Friday. The most high-profile defection from the Obama White House yet, Craig's departure will end what the Washington Post calls "an embattled tenure in which he struggled to lead the closure of the Guantanamo...

Ghana: Agra, Nepad in Historic Partnership

All Africa (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009

The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) have announced a groundbreaking partnership that will link African governments' commitment to agricultural development with concrete programs in seeds, soil health, policy, and markets.

• Africa govts partner Alliance for green revolution on food security - turenchi
• AGRA, NEPAD Agree To Partnership To Expand Food Security In Africa - Medical News Today

United Nations adviser will speak at Nov. 19 program

pjstar.com Tri-County RSS (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009

A senior adviser to the United Nations will be the guest speaker at a program presented by the Peoria Area World Affairs Council on Nov. 19 at Barrack's Cater Inn. "The United Nations and the United States: Controversy and Opportunity" will be the focus of Gillian Martin Sorensen's talk. Sorensen is a former U.N. assistant secretary-general for external relations at the United Nations Foundation...

United Arab Emirates: Home to Over-the-Top Real Estate Development and Really Excellent Long-Form Sportswriting

Can't Stop the Bleeding (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009

I’ve been meaning for some time to link to this dazzling David Samuels essay here at CSTB, but there was one thing I wanted to do first, and I’m only now (and only barely) doing it. Which is try to figure out how a sprawling, multi-thousand word essay — on being a baseball fan in [...]

Remembering the legacy of late PLO Chairman Arafat

Worldfocus (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009

Yasser Arafat with Kofi Annan at the 2001 World Economic Forum. Photo: Flickr user WorldEconomicForum Palestinians marked the fifth anniversary of the death of PLO leader Yasser Arafat today, as deep uncertainty hovers over the future of the peace process with Israel. In the West Bank, thousands held a rally to honor Arafat. Meanwhile, Palestinian president Mahmoud [...]

Kenya: Experts to Assess Country's Reform Record

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009

Kenya is going to be under the political microscope again when it is subjected to a fresh review of its governance.