Voice Of The Oppressed

10,000 East African Albinos In Hiding After Killings

Source: Associated Press

The mistaken belief that albino body parts have magical powers has driven thousands of Africa's albinos into hiding, fearful of losing their lives and limbs to unscrupulous dealers who can make up to $75,000 selling a complete dismembered set.

Africa Can't Win World Cup - Blatter

FIFA President Joseph Blatter has advised African countries not to think of winning the Senior World Cup in South Africa next year despite the strong representation the continent would be having at the mundial.

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Biya's Anniversary Letter: A Failure's Incantation

By Neba-Fuh
In a letter to a nation, one would expect a 77 year old man who has ruled  for 27years, to present a platter of  human and social developmental strides that have marked his tenure this far at the helm of the nation.  and how these achievements can be preserved by future generations.  But Paul Biya - ruler of the Republic Of Cameroon is no porter of a platter of any kind, after spearheading the plunge of this  great nation to the abyss of poverty. No doubt his 27th Anniversary letter to the nation carried a barrage of the  futuristic phrase ``I will...`` , just like the fool at forty who is vowing not to be a fool forever.

In A Lighter Mood: Somali Man, 112, Weds 17-Year-Old Girl

Hundreds of people have attended a wedding in central Somalia between a man who says he is 112 years old, and his teenage wife.

Ahmed Muhamed Dore - who already has 13 children by five wives - said he would like to have more with his new wife, Safia Abdulleh, who is 17 years old.

"Today God helped me realise my dream," Mr Dore said, after the wedding in the region of Galguduud.