List/Grid Monthly Archives: March 2011
President Obama Signs Finding to Support Libyan Rebels
News outlets are reporting on Wednesday that U.S. President Barack Obama signed a secret order authorizing covert U.S. government support for rebel forces in Libya. According to Reuters, government officials…
Soccer Star Drogba Pleads for Peace in Home, Ivory Coast
After Ivory Coast’s win against Benin last Sunday in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, the Chelsea striker Didier Drogba urged his home country to end their war. For those…
Libyan Rebels Struggle to Maintain Misrata
The rebels in the Libyan city of Misrata continue to be under intense attack from leader Muammar Gaddafi’s forces. Misrata, which has been a battleground for several weeks, remains as…
Obama Delivers a Speech to Explain Libyan Intervention
U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the nation on Monday in order to clarify the military intervention in Libya and outline the United States’ plans for the North African nation that…
Libyan Woman Raped by Gadhafi Soldiers
Last weekend, a visibly distressed Libyan marched into a Tripoli hotel and began to tell foreign press a harrowing story. The encounter set off a clash after hotel staff and…
Poaching Rhinos in Africa Leads to Crisis
Environmental activists and conservationists are concerned about the “worst poaching crisis for decades” leading to a sharp decrease in the Africa rhino population. Over the past three years, gangs are…
Coalition Forces have “Leveled the Playing Field” in Libya
Fighting in Libya continues between the government forces and those seeking to end Gadhafi’s four decade long rule in the northern African nation. Two cities that have become battlegrounds, Misrata…
Violence Continues in Libya
In the northern African nation of Libya, things are looking worse. Despite military escalation by the United States, things in the nation are increasingly violent. Moammar Gadhafi‘s snipers and tanks…
Nigeria Plans for April Elections
Nigeria may be the one African nation where a peaceful transition to democracy is possible. President Goodluck Jonathan and INEC, Nigeria’s electoral body, have been planning a free and fair…
Obama Visits Brazil, Yet The Wars Rage On
President Obama travelled to South America over the weekend, despite the missile strikes that were being launched at the Northern African nation of Libya. The Obamas were in Rio de…
Despite Independence, Southern Sudan Sees Increase in Violence
In the two months since voters in Southern Sudan overwhelmingly endorsed seceding from the country, there has been dangerous surges of violence. After a bloody civil war that lasted for…
Malalai Joya, Afghan Author Denied Entry into U.S.
Afghan human rights activist Malalai Joya has been refused entry into the United States, just a few days after International Women’s Day. The denied visa was allegedly because she is…
Kucinich Slams Obama
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) has criticized President Obama’s decision to take part in Saturday’s missile strikes against the northern African nation of Libya. Kucinich questioned whether the strikes could be…
Florida Lawmaker Proposes Teaching Non-Evolution
Education in Florida continues to suffer at the hands of the Tea Party. First, newly elected Gov. Rick Scott proposed slashing the education budget by $1.75 billion. Now, a GOP…
Gadhafi’s Forces Withdraw from Key Cities
On Wednesday, rebel forces and coalition airstrikes forced Moammar Gadhafi’s tanks to roll back from two key western cities in Libya. The rebels forces remain in disarray, however they were…
Protests Continue in Algeria
In the Algerian capital of Algiers, hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police on Wednesday as the social unrest continues to grow across the North African nation. Estimates vary but…
Obama Takes a Bathroom Break
President Barack Obama took a bathroom break on March 11th. It was unplanned and took longer than expected. The President had some bad sushi for dinner. While the President was…
Newt Gingrich’s March Madness
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich is looking increasingly like someone who is running for president. He spent the past week attacking President Barack Obama. He ridiculed the president…
