2012-08-05 05:19:58 Is Polygyny a 'Divine Right', Sir? [Gender Links]Each time I see an image of President Jacob Zuma with his wives, I'm reminded of what is happening in my own backyard. Although not a polygamist (yet) my dad is a bigamist. You see, Valy Senior is a Moslem but I very much doubt religion played a part in his decision. He's not a practicing Moslem so I reckon if it's for religious reasons, then I think he got it wrong.

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Tuesday, 05-21-13, 11:57Root Causes of Politico-Military Violence Largely Unaddressed[HRW]Nairobi -Côte d'Ivoire's government has made little progress in addressing root causes of the country's decade of politico-military violence in the two years since President Alassane Ouattara's inauguration on May 21, 2011, Human Rights Watch said today.

Tuesday, 05-21-13, 11:54Invest in Productive Sectors to Reduce Trade Deficit - Experts[New Times]More investment in the productive sectors of the economy and increased consumer expenditure could play a big role in reducing the trade imbalance Rwanda experiences, Mohamed Mazimpaka, the director of Chamber of Commerce at the Private Sector Federation, has said.

Tuesday, 05-21-13, 11:54Justice Minister Jobarteh Axed, As Amie Joof Takes Over[The Point]In yet another cabinet reshuffle, President Yahya Jammeh has relieved Justice Lamin Jobarteh, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, of his cabinet appointment.

Tuesday, 05-21-13, 11:48Work Now Starts At Permanent Site of Volta Varsity[Ghanaian Chronicle]Ho -Chinese contractors have started work on the permanent site for the University of Health and Allied Sciences at Sokode near Ho.

Tuesday, 05-21-13, 11:46Discord Intensifies Ahead of MDC-T Primaries[The Herald]Bulawayo Bureau -MDC-T will finally hold its primary elections on Saturday amid escalating internal disgruntlement with members accusing party bigwigs of trying to rig the outcome. The party's primaries, which were initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of the month, were postponed twice due to infighting over positions.

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