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More African leaders call for Security Council reform

By Saeed Shabazz -Staff Writer- UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com) - Since at least 1993, African heads of state have been calling for Security Council reform during the world body’s annual General Assembly Debate. But this year’s debate saw a larger number of African leaders addressing the issue during speeches and speaking in more profound terms. Zimbabwe President Robert G. Mugabe told those gathered in New...

Farrakhan completes visit to Cuba

HAVANA, Cuba (FinalCall.com) - The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, of the Nation of Islam, recently returned from an official trip to the Republic of Cuba where he addressed the government as well as the masses of people who had an opportunity to interact with him and hear his voice and message. In the past the Muslim leader has...

Anger, labor struggles spread in South Africa

(FinalCall.com) - South Africans are “reeling in horror” at the killing of 34 miners by police August 16, which to many brought back the darkest memories of the country’s apartheid past. The African National Congress expressed similar horror and outrage at what is being called the “Marikana massacre,” according to Open Democracy.net. Wading into a sea of platinum miners...

Israel cracking down on Africans, detaining migrants

JERUSALEM (AP) - Just a few months ago, Israel was in the midst of a nationwide uproar over the tens of thousands of African migrants who have poured into the Jewish state. Today, that influx has slowed dramatically, following a series of measures meant to halt the new arrivals. The quick results are testament to a get-tough approach that has...

Has an African country ever hosted the Olympics?

(FinalCall.com) - After Brazil hosts the Olympics in 2016 what continent will have the distinction of never having hosted the Games? Here’s a hint, historically its distance running success in the Olympics is unparalleled and it has the first double amputee to reach the semifinals. Give up? The continent is Africa and the double amputee is South Africa’s...

Who benefits from a divided Syria?

By Saeed Shabazz-Staff Writer- UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com) - As battles in Syria rage, there appears to be talk of breaking the country into pieces as a way to end conflict. But the question arises over whose interests would be served by cutting up the Arab nation? “The partitioning of Syria is the Israeli solution–their overarching goal is to weaken every Arab...

Haitians again risking lives to escape poverty

By Saeed Shabazz -Staff Writer- UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com)- A spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees announced on July 13 that “continuing difficulties in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake are leading thousands of Haitians to flee their homeland, often in unseaworthy vessels.” UNHCR reports that a Haitian woman drowned on July 10, when a boat carrying her fellow countrymen ran aground near...

Widespread Muslim skepticism of U.S. as democracy advocate

JIM.LOBE WASHINGTON (IPS) - Despite continuous assurances that the United States favors democratic rule during the 18-month-old “Arab Spring,” majorities or pluralities in six predominantly Muslim countries see Washington as an obstacle to their democratic aspirations, according to a new survey. Indeed, Saudi Arabia is generally seen as a stronger advocate of democracy than the U.S. in all six nations,...

‘Poor Africa has to get her head in the right direction’

(FinalCall.com) - During the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan's 1997 World Friendship Tour that included Liberia, he proclaimed even though Africa needs substantial assistance, it has the ability to help itself. “Africa does not need to be a beggar at the foot of America, or at the foot of Europe,” Min. Farrakhan declared in response to a reporter's question. “We...

South Sudan plagued by corruption and economic crises

-Contributing Writer- (FinalCall.com) - “An estimated $4 billion are unaccounted for or, simply put, stolen by former and current (government) officials, as well as corrupt individuals with close ties to government officials,” wrote Southern Sudan President Silva Kiir in a letter to 75 current and former government officials. The May 3rd dated letter offered amnesty for officials and individuals...