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Pambazuka News 681: Boko Haram, bananalisation of racism & elusive unity

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Data: 	Thu, 5 Jun 2014 18:35:46 +0300
Mittente: 	Pambazuka Editor <editor at pambazuka.org>




PAMBAZUKA NEWS 681: BOKO HARAM, BANANALISATION OF RACISM & ELUSIVE UNITY

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Pambazuka News (English edition): ISSN 1753-6839

CONTENTS: 1. Features, 2. Announcements, 3. Comment & analysis, 4.
Advocacy & campaigns


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1 Features
BOKO HARAM A BLESSING FOR IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA: US TRAINING DEATH SQUADS
Glen Ford

The danger of America's military assistance to Africa - whether it is in
fighting Boko Haram or Al-Shabaab - lies in the fact that the US has a
lethal history of training death squads around the world. These death
squads are now coming to Africa via the blessing of Boko Haram
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92005
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THE MENACE OF BOKO HARAM AND FUNDAMENTALISM IN NIGERIA
Horace G. Campbell

The hardline military approach to Boko Haram by the Nigerian government
is inadequate. Boko Haram's challenge has economic, political and social
dimensions that government ignores to the detriment of Nigerians. All
progressive forces will now have to wade in to oppose both Boko Haram
and the states that provide the enabling conditions for the growth of
terror elements
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/91999
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BOKO HARAM: THE NECESSARY STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR TRANSFORMING THE
INTRACTABLE CONFLICT IN NIGERIA
Toyin Ajao

As Boko Haram adopts new strategies for shaking up Nigeria, the
government must understand that they cannot respond effectively with
force. The government must provide effective social services, thereby
instilling trust in the state and discouraging discontent and radical
action.
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THE BANANALISATION OF RACISM
Ana Maria Goncalves

The 'banana campaign' against racism is cheap as it fails to address the
fact that racism is a serious crime that should be punished. Such
depoliticised reactions from athletes, artists, opinion-shapers and
policy-makers help to cover up the real meaning of racism (
http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/president-jonathan-queries-cbn-governor-over-apex-banks-audited-report-n1b-donation-to-political-party/ 

)
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92004
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THE AFRICAN UNION AND THE ELUSIVE PROMISE OF UNITY
All across the continent and the Diaspora imperialism tightens its grip
on the people
Abayomi Azikiwe

( http://www.au.int/en/ ) 51 years after the founding of the OAU, now
AU, Africa has largely failed to build effective unity, with countries
ravaged by internal conflict and the AU failing to have any impact in
global power. Internal failures are exploited by imperialist powers to
continue their meddling in African affairs. A political alternative
based upon revolutionary Pan-Africanism, anti-imperialism and socialism
provides the only hope for Africa
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92000
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FGM: KENYAN WOMAN USES FILM TO FIGHT SCOURGE
Valentina Acava Mmaka

Circumcision of women and girls continues around the world even in
countries where it has been expressly banned by law. More and diverse
efforts are need to win this struggle, as this Kenyan film-maker
explains ( http://www.pambazuka.org )
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92002
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THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT'S RELATIONSHIP WITH AFRICA: AN UNFAIR BIAS?
Arlette Afagbegee

All current cases before the ICC are from Africa and case referrals are
restricted by international politics. However, this should not be an
excuse for African leaders to circumvent justice. As no African Court
with efficient jurisdiction and capacity exists, the ICC remains vital
to African victims and ending impunity.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/91998
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THE MANDELA LEGACY: FAREWELL TO BLACK NATIONALISM
Shaun Whittaker

The neoliberal policy stance of the African National Congress and the
socioeconomic consequences of these policies mark the death of the
conservative Black Nationalist movement. The working class and the
revolutionary Left must now move away from 'black consciousness' to
'mass consciousness' to challenge social injustice.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/92003
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2 Announcements
PAMBAZUKA SPECIAL: WHEN WILL PEACE BE CREATED FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE DRC?

The special issue on the DRC seeks to expose not only the realities of
war that continue to have a traumatic and tragic impact on the lives of
those directly affected, but also to address the complex realities and
issues that the Congolese have faced in the past since the assassination
of its valiant leader, Patrice Lumumba
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/announce/92009
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PAMBAZUKA NEWS: CALL FOR VOLUNTEER TRANSLATORS

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SPECIAL ISSUE ON GMOS, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND AFRICA: CALL FOR ARTICLES

Pambazuka News invites articles on the vexed question of GMOs and food
sovereignty in Africa to help readers make sense of the debate in order
to effectively play their roles as citizens
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/announce/91748
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3 Comment & analysis
MALAWI'S CHAOTIC ELECTION
Dewa Mavhinga

Previously touted as transparent, Malawi's recent election proved
chaotic amid polling day havoc and vote counting anomalies. Incumbent
Joyce Banda cried foul over preliminary results, but an electoral
commission recount upheld opposition leader Peter Mutharika's win.
Malawi's leaders, the AU and SADC must now continue to promote stability
to protect democracy and the will of the Malawian people.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/92006
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4 Advocacy & campaigns
CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER WRITES TO WORLD BANK CALLING FOR ACTION AGAINST RACISM

The Chair of The National Congress of Black Women wants the World Bank
to expeditiously establish an independent high-level commission to
review the current situation of racism against blacks at the institution
and provide recommendations for fundamental reforms.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/92008
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REV JACKSON'S LETTER TO THE WORLD BANK BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Rev. Jesse Jackson urges the Bank to address the issue of rampant racism
against Black people.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/92007
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THE POLITICAL PERILS OF CRIMINALISING ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN MOZAMBIQUE
Bridget O'Laughlin

A well-respected Mozambican academic is facing trial for a comment he
made on Facebook critical of President Guebuza. This is flagrant
violation of the professor's freedom of opinion and of expression. Such
repression may close down public debate and lead to self-censorship.
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/91997
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