IIJD - 2007 Newsletter Archive

December 14, 2007

	Kenya:	Pre-election Violence Brings Tension
	Zimbabwe:	Robert Mugabe to be Endorsed as ZANU-PF 2008 Presidential Candidate, Despite European Condemnation of Human Rights Abuses.
	Faida Mali:	Promoting Agribusiness Sustainability
	Spotlight:	African Global Leadership Award Presented to Dr. Erieka Bennett

November 30, 2007

	Liberia:	IMF Cancels Liberian Debt
	World Bank:	Report Shows Steady Economic Growth in Africa
	UNMIL:	The UN Mission to Liberia Hands Over Courthouses in Southeast Liberia
	Reporters Without Borders:	Media Censorship in Africa
	Grameen Bank:	Micro-credit Lending Proves Positive Tool for Economic Growth

November 09, 2007

	Africa:	Slavery Continues in Africa
	Liberia:	Debt Relief Essential to Liberia's Recovery and Development
	Climate Change:	Harvest Rainwater, Reduce Poverty and Disease
	AAU:	Migration of Skilled and Educated Africans Continues to Drain Continent
	Nigeria:	Criminal Conflicts in Nigeria, Human Rights Watch Encourages Reform
	Lecture Series:	Northeastern Launches 'Global Issues in the 21st Century' Lecture Series

October 26, 2007

	Oxfam:	Conflicts in Africa Have Cost Billions
	Togo:	Parliamentary Elections May Signal Positive Change
	Mozambique:	Former President Receives World's Largest Prize
	V-Glob:	The IIJD Works with V-Glob and MIT to Find a Solution for Plastic Bag Pollution in Togo

October 12, 2007

	Sudan:	The Elders Speak Out About Darfur Atrocities
	Special Report:	I Have Parasites in My Blood
	DRC:	Ceasefire Broken-Regional Conflict Continues in the DRC
	Nigeria:	Federal Government Targets $9billions from Oil

September 28, 2007

	Somalia:	Hope for Stability Lies in the Impartiality of Outside Aid
	Zimbabwe:	New Constitution Bill Questionable at Best
	Democratic Republic of Congo:	Chinese Loan is Promising if Handled Carefully
	Kenya:	New Kenyan Law Protects Agents of Major Corruption
	AOFF:	Facilitating Rural Farmers in Their Pursuit for Inclusion in the Agricultural Market
	Mwanza Rural Housing Program:	Development Through Innovation

September 14, 2007

	DRC:	Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Could Soon Come to an End
	Sierra Leone:	Peaceful Elections Amid Tension in Sierra Leone
	TED Global:	Envisioning the Future of Africa

August 31, 2007

	AFRICOM:	American and African Security Plans in Conflict
	Nigeria:	Cabinet Selection Indicates Yar'Adua's Connection to Obasanjo
	SADC Summit:	Politicians Underemphasize Conditions in Zimbabwe
	Women for Women International:	Facilitating Women in Post-Conflict Regions

August 17, 2007

	South Africa:	Deputy Health Minister’s Firing Speaks of “Denialism”
	Sierra Leone:	Landmark Election Inspires Hope for Democratic and Peaceful Future
	Cameroon:	Cameroonians Petition Annulment of Recent Elections
	Somalia:	Conflict Grows More Complicated as More Nations Join in the Debate
	Darfur Aquifer:	A Source of Peace or Conflict?
	MIT International Development Design Summit:	Inventors from Around the World Put Heads Together to Address Poverty

August 3, 2007

	Cameroon:	Fraud Evident in Cameroon's Recent Election
	Ethiopia:	Alleged Government Food Blockades and Human Rights Abuses in Somali Region of Ethiopia
	DRC:	Rebel Forces Threaten Destabilization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
	Africa:	The Accra Declaration: First Steps Toward Integration
	Voluntaires pour l'Intégration Educative:	A Second Chance for Rural Youth in Niger
	Kickstart:	Providing Effective Tools to End Poverty
	Botswana:	The Roots of Economic Success

July 20, 2007

	EAC:	Burundi, Rwanda Join East African Community
	Sierra Leone:	War Criminals Tried and Convicted by Special Court
	Ethiopia:	Life Imprisonment for 35 Opposition Leaders
	Congo:	The Republic of Congo Faces another Round of Elections in Less Than Perfect Conditions
	Guinea Bissau:	Rethinking Guinea Bissau’s Future: Delayed Elections May Point to Change
	Zimbabwe:	Recent Price Cut Only Add Fuel to the Fire as Zimbabwe's Economy Continues to Deteriorate
	Réseau des Partenaires des Arts Vivants pour le Développement:	Nigérien NGO Launches Decentralization Awareness Campaign
	Réseau Yes-Benin:	Promoting Civil Society and Democratization in West Africa
	My Sister’s Keeper:	Aiming to Catalyze Women across the Globe

July 6, 2007

	Africa:	Leaders Consider Continental Integration
	Central African Republic:	An Overlooked Crisis on the Verge of Collapse
	Zambia:	Inter-party Dialogue Moves Zambia Closer to Long-Awaited New Constitution
	Nigeria:	Government of National Unity: What Should Happen Next?
	PEW Global Attitudes Survey for 2007:	Including Individuals in Global Solutions
	“Saving for Change”:	Enabling Women to Better Their Lives through Community Savings

June 22, 2007

	Africa:	G8 Summit Results in Weak Promises to Africa
	Sudan:	Sudan May Soon Open Borders to UN Forces
	Guinea:	Newly Appointed Prime Minister Calls for International Aid to Jumpstart New Era
	RADDHO:	Contributing to the Emergence and Development of Human Rights, Democracy, and Peace in Senegal
	Six-S:	A Burkinabe Grassroots Organization Combats Desertification while Providing Employment for the Poor

June 8, 2007

	Zimbabwe:	More Than a Third of the Zimbabwean Population Will Need Food Assistance by Early 2008
	Burundi:	Burundi to Set Up Truth and Reconciliation Commission, War Crimes Tribunal

May 18, 2007

	Zimbabwe:	Zimbabwe’s New Chairmanship of UN Commission on Sustainable Development Raises Doubts as the Country’s Economy Continues to Deteriorate
	Burundi:	Despite Hiccups in Peace Process, Signs of Prison Reform Surface in Burundi
	Somalia:	Situation in Somalia Deteriorating, But National Reconciliation Conference Offers Hope
	World Bank:	Wolfowitz Departure Taints World Bank Reputation in Africa

May 4, 2007

	Kenya:	Political Corruption Highlights Challenges for December General Elections
	Nigeria:	Political Struggles Only Beginning after Yar’Adua Wins Landslide Victory for Presidency
	Liberia:	A Stamp of Approval for Liberia from the United Nations: A Clear Step in the Right Direction
	DRC:	Congo's Political Renewal Reveals the Wounds of War: An Unfinished Job

April 18, 2007

	Benin:	Win for Beninese president Yayi's coalition confirmed
	Somalia:	Somali peace talks stalled after fighting breaks out in Mogadishu
	Uganda:	High Court overturns discriminatory adultery law
	Nigeria:	Amidst Political Chaos, Nigerian Presidential Elections Loom on April 21
	Nigeria:	State Election Violence Not Boding Well for Nigeria's April 21 Presidential Elections
	Mauritania:	Free and Fair Elections in Mauritania: an impressive start for democracy
	Cote d'Ivoire:	More Stability in Cote d'Ivoire after Peace Treaty Signed

April 4, 2007

	Zimbabwe:	Southern African Development Community achieves nothing but disappointment
	Rwanda:	Rwandan government to investigate former president's death
	Nigeria:	April's presidential elections at risk
	Benin:	Stall in legislative elections leaves many with questions in Benin
	Guinea:	a follow-up on recent political strife
	Cote d'Ivoire:	A true peace for Gbagbo and Cote d'Ivoire?

March 19, 2007

	Senegal:	The 2006 February 25th Senegalese Presidential Election: An Observer's Insight
	Zimbabwe:	The Assault of Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai Seen as "Inspiration" for the Struggle
	Nigeria:	Nigeria: Allegations of Impartiality Continue to Surround Nigerian Independent National Election Commission

March 2, 2007

	Somalia:	African Union acts on Somalia
	Zimbabwe:	Protest ban in Zimbabwe indicative of political oppression
	Sudan:	ICC Prosecutor names first Darfur war crimes suspects

February 16, 2007

	Guinea:	Complacency is not an option
	Nigeria:	Looking toward Nigerian elections: an assessment of corruption and candidates
	Cote d'ivoire:	Cote d'Ivoire: A call for peace

February 2, 2007

	Somalia:	Ethiopian forces begin withdrawal from Somalia
	Guinea (ConaKri):	Disturbing the (fragile) peace in Guinea
	World Social Forum:	an alternative approach to global issues

January 9, 2007

	Africa:	New UN Secretary General sets early focus on Africa
	DRC:	Joseph Kabila appoints Antoine Gizenga (Opposition Palu leader) as DRC Prime Minister