How to Bring Down Boko Haram
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8dj-rJQrB0&feature=player_embedded
Good video documentary by Al-Jazeera on the Nigerian government’s war against Boko Haram. It interviews Wole Soyinka, Yvonne Ndege and features a classic moment when presidential spokesman Doyin Okupe tells a fellow guest to shut up. Never a dull moment when Nigerians are around.
How Israel Killed Hamas Military Leader Ahmed Jabari
Ahmed Jabari was the commander of Hamas’ military wing – the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades. He was born in Gaza city in 1960, and was a former member of Fatah. He left Fatah and joined Hamas, later becoming its military leader. He is a father of 14, and was responsible for the kidnap of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, the negotiations regarding Shalit, and his eventual release.
Obituary:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/11/20121114154425326133.html
Are Domestic Servants Houseboys and Housegirls Necessary?
Do young “housegirls” disturb bliss in the marital home? By tempting the man, or becoming threats to the wife?
Photos of Nigerian Mansions
http://www.lasgidiboy.com/2012/05/mansions-in-nigeria-pictures.html
Morning everyone. Happy Monday. The above link contains photos of some houses in Nigeria. Food for thought for those who think Africa is full of nothing but poverty…
One Year After Bin Laden’s Death
New details emerge on the American operation that killed Osama bin Laden.
Is Obama using Bin Laden’s death for political gain?
Africans Competing for Other Countries at the Olympic Games
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17730440
Great photo slideshow about African born athletes who will be competing for other countries at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Thomas Sankara: Burkina Faso’s “Upright Man”
Profile of former President of Burkina Faso (1983 to 1987) Thomas Sankara. Sankara was viewed as a charismatic or revolutionary figure. He was assassinated in a coup led by his former colleague Blaise Campaore.
