7 August 2014 — Pambazuka News

PAMBAZUKA NEWS 690: US-AFRICA LEADERS’ SUMMIT, GAZA AND WESTERN IRE

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Pambazuka News (English edition): ISSN 1753-6839

CONTENTS: 1. Features, 2. Announcements, 3. Comment & analysis, 4. Advocacy
& campaigns, 5. Books & arts, 6. Jobs


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1 Features
CIRQUE DU AFRIQUE: 2014 U.S-AFRICA LEADERS’ SUMMIT
Alemayehu G. Mariam

The guest list of African ‘leaders’ and ‘partners’ attending the summit in
Washington this week includes some of the 21st century’s worst criminals
against humanity, killers, torturers, con men and scammers in designer
suits and sunshades. The meeting will change nothing about Africa
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92735
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OBAMA SUMMONS AFRICA TO WASHINGTON TO TALK TRADE (AND HOW TO CUT OUT CHINA)
Glen Ford

The summit in Washington was supposed to be about trade, but it’s not. US
imperialism does not sustain itself by competitive trade, but by force of
arms. The real objective was to ensure that mutually beneficial African
trade with China and Brazil results in no shift in African nations’
political orientation away from the US
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92734
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CHINA’S FOREIGN AID: HOW BIG IS IT AND WHAT IS ITS AIM?
Luo Jianbo and Zhang Xiaomin

China has greatly increased its foreign aid to developing countries in the
recent years. On one hand China hopes to promote bilateral relations with
recipient countries to enhance economic and trade cooperation; on the other
the fast rising nation is shouldering its international responsibilities
and promoting poverty reduction.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92733
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2 Announcements
2014 AFRICAN GRANTMAKERS NETWORK ASSEMBLY – ACCRA, GHANA

The African Grantmakers Network (AGN) invites you to the Third Biennial
Assembly to be held in Accra, Ghana on 17th – 19th November 2014 and hosted
by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). It will bring together
leaders in philanthropy to discuss actions that will contribute to and
sustain the growth of African economies through philanthropy development.

Click here ( http://assembly2014.africangrantmakersnetwork.org/ ) for
details.
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3 Comment & analysis
THE BEAUTIFUL SMILES OF THE FALLEN CHILDREN OF GAZA
Fazila Farouk

The many children who have been murdered by Israeli soldiers in Gaza are
not just statistics. They are real human beings who shared loved ones,
stories and dreams. Here is a selection of pictures of some of them
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92736
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FROM VICTIM TO COLONIAL SETTLER: SHIFTING THE PARADIGM ON ISRAEL
Ajamu Baraka

An unacceptable ethical double-standard is evident, where the violent
actions of the Israeli state are framed as legitimate, reasonable and
deserving of support, and all acts of resistance on the part of the
captured and oppressed Palestinians are seen as criminal, immoral and
terroristic
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92745
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GAZA AND THE TASKS OF JOURNALISM
Jane Duncan

Coverage of the Israeli violence in Gaza is poor, especially in South
Africa where the media relies on reports from international news
organisations. There seems to be too much attention devoted to the rituals
of journalism. The truth about the Israeli occupation ought to be told
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92738
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THE AFRICA SUMMIT SHOULD AFFORD AFRICA A PLATFORM FOR GREATER VOICE IN
GLOBAL FORUMS
Jesse Jackson Sr.

Despite Africa’s rapid economic development, African nations are not fairly
represented in groups such as the G-20 and the World Bank. The 2014
US-Africa Leaders Summit is a prime opportunity to fix this systemic racism
plaguing global economic fora.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92742
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PAN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES ON THE ICC, AFRICAN ELECTIONS AND WESTERN IRE
Zaya Yeebo

As Africa seeks to reassert its independence, some forces in the West are
doing all they can to stop “Africa rising.” As part of this, commentators
who provide a different narrative from that of the West become a target of
some western embassies in Africa. Those expressing views which seem to
question western domination in Africa are particular targets
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92741
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NIGERIA: WILL 2015 MATTER?
Chido Onumah

Next year’s presidential elections will be a defining year for Nigeria with
massive ramifications for the region and continent. Among the defining
issues are the Boko Haram menace but ultimately how the elections will be
waged and who will be the contenders? Will the giant of Africa continue to
disappoint?
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92740
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THE DUTY OF THE PROTECTOR, THE CHAGRIN OF THE PERPETRATOR
Mutuyimana Manzi

Rwanda pretends that it would like its refugees to return. But many of
these citizens are scared of the Kigali regime, which is known to target
refugees for assassination or abduction. Meanwhile, Rwanda continues to
create new refugees as the tyrannical state cracks down on critics and
Hutus back home
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92743
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JOHAN GALTUNG: ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE RESEARCH
ASSOCIATION
Antonio C. S. Rosa

There are many roads to peace. But conflict resolution has the advantage
that if well done it can have immediate impact: a conflict solved, less
frustration, less aggression, less violence, more peace
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92737
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THE DEVALUATION OF THE BIRR: A LAYMAN’S GUIDE
Seid Hassan

There is currently talk of devaluing the Ethiopian currency – again.
Ethiopian authorities do not seem to realise that sound macroeconomic
policies are the road for success and that continuous devaluation could not
be a panacea for the country’s economic ills.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92744
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4 Advocacy & campaigns
COALITION OF FEMINISTS CONDEMNS ‘MASSACRE’ IN GAZA, URGE SUPPORT FOR BDS
Statement in solidarity with the Palestinian people of Gaza and with
seekers of freedom and justice world-wide

‘We stand with the Palestinian community and with activists all over the
world in condemning the flagrant injustices of the current Israeli massacre
against the Palestinians of Gaza; the land, air, and sea blockade of Gaza;
and the Israeli occupation of Palestine’
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/92749
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PROTEST AGAINST KAGAME VISIT TO WASHINGTON
Mutuyimana Manzi

Among the African presidents who visited the White House this week for the
US-Africa Leadership Summit is Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Obama needs
to be reminded that Kagame has been linked to serious violations in his
country, ranging from assassinations to theft of Congolese resources
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/92739
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URGENT CALL: BIR ZEIT UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF WOMEN’S STUDIES

Institute calls on all scholars of the world, women’s organizations, all
who fight for freedom and justice to take a clear stand against the racist
state of Israel’s continuous war crimes, genocidal acts and rape culture.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/92748
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5 Books & arts
LOST IN THE DANCE
A review of Sea Salt in the City, Circaidy Gregory Press, by Funmi Adewole
Sanya Osha

Adewole’s poetry is entangled in a broad spectrum of issues encompassing
private and public deliberations and, of course, spiritual concerns. The
key themes are belonging, acceptance and understanding.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/books/92746
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6 Jobs
COUNTRY CAMPAIGNER – GREAT LAKES
Salary $48,254 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Type: Permanent
Amnesty International

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered
global economy. The world is changing, and so is the way that people fight
for their rights. In order to be effective, Amnesty International’s (AI)
International Secretariat needs to change how we work. That’s why we have
opened an East Africa Regional Office in Kenya. And why we need your
campaigning expertise with us on the ground.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/jobs/92579
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REFUGEE OFFICER
Nairobi, Kenya Permanent Salary: $48,254
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Amnesty International

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered
global economy. The world is changing, and so is the way that people fight
for their rights. Our East African regional office will work to ensure
respect for human rights, and for equal and just societies throughout a
vast and diverse geographical area. You’ll contribute to this by supporting
our work on refugee rights.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/jobs/92510
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REGIONAL RESEARCHER – GREAT LAKES
Salary: $68,699 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Type: Permanent
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Amnesty International

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered
global economy. The world is changing, and so is the way that people fight
for their rights. In order to be effective, Amnesty International’s
International Secretariat needs to change how we work. That’s why we have
opened an East Africa Regional Office in Kenya. And why we need your field
research expertise with us on the ground.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/jobs/92580
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RESEARCH, CAMPAIGNS AND COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT
Salary: $37,131 per annum Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered
global economy. The world is changing, and so is the way that people fight
for their rights. Our Southern African regional office will work to ensure
equality, democracy and fair and just societies throughout a vast and
diverse geographical area. You’ll provide the support they need to succeed.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/jobs/92582
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