A new era in Sudan
The people of Sudan are celebrating the results of a recent referendum on independence in South Sudan. The results were no surprise — everyone expected…
Stefan Epp
A new era in Sudan
The people of Sudan are celebrating the results of a recent referendum on independence in South Sudan. The results were no surprise — everyone expected…
Ivory Coast chaos
After years of internal strife, many hoped that the Nov. 28 election in Ivory Coast would mark a return to democracy and political stability. These…
South Africa’s Obama?
Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, has always been a controversial figure. Before becoming president he was dogged by allegations of corruption, rape and…
China in Africa
When Chinese supervisors recently shot at protesting Zambian miners, injuring 11, the story quickly became international news. A labour incident in a remote corner of…
Find municipal politics a little boring?
Another municipal election is here. Yet, besides an occasional lawn sign or article tucked somewhere in the newspaper, it would not be difficult to forget…
Commonwealth games reveal disparity
During the next two weeks, over 7,000 athletes will compete in the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. The games have been described as an…
Putting food on the Municipal plate
As Winnipeg’s municipal election kicks into gear over the coming weeks, our local news will be filled with debates over issues ranging from rapid transit…
Sanctions in Iran not the answer
I was hiking on an Iranian hillside, exploring the ruins of a long-abandoned castle, when I met Masumah and her husband Mohammad. Masumah spoke some…
Poor going hungry in recession
This week, Food Banks Canada, the association of food banks across Canada, released its annual survey on food bank use in Canada. Hunger Count 2009…