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30 July 2013

A New Day Or A Continuation of Darkness?



Tomorrow is election day for Zimbabwe.  Will it result in a new day or a continuation of darkness for this wonderful land?


Tensions high on eve of Zimbabwe elections, as Mugabe seeks new term



Rigging fears on eve of knife-edge Zimbabwe vote




Zimbabwe riot police deploy on eve of tight election




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Labels: Africa, Commentary, Zimbabwe

Puzzled Elephant


Playing around with some Photoshop actions and got this puzzle of an earlier image.


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Labels: Africa, Art, Malawi, Wildlife

13 July 2013

How To Steal An Election



How many diplomats does it take to change a light bulb?



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Labels: Africa, Cathy Buckle's Letter from Zimbabwe, Commentary, Zimbabwe

05 July 2013

How to Honour Mandela's Legacy


Here is an example of how Mandela's legacy should be honoured.  May many young people follow this young man's example.

It was Mandela who saved my life.


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Labels: Africa, Commentary, South Africa
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