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Elections in Guinea among accusations of fraud

Elections in Guinea among accusations of fraud
J. NARANJO | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Alpha Conde, one of the candidates in the presidential elections of Guinea, has said it in Paris. I will not accept any type of fraud in the second round. His fears are well founded, because the shadow of a massive fraud threatens the electoral process of the country, which ends on September 19 with the second round of the presidential elections.

ECONOMY

Moroccan cannabis is still a great business

Moroccan cannabis is still a great business
ANAS BEN SALAH | Rabat

Morocco continues to lead the world production of cannabis, a traditional crop in the north of the country. Despite pressure from the EU and governments prohibitions and campaigns to eradicate it, nothing seems to be changing. And the fact is that cannabis, an old but uncomfortable acquaintance, moves 4,600 million euros a year and feeds 800,000 people.

POLITICS

Severo Moto, "Obiang is dying and will die fighting"

Severo Moto, "Obiang is dying and will die fighting"
JOSÉ NARANJO | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Equatorial Guineas main opposition leader, Severo Moto, says in an interview with GuinGuinBali that we are at the end of Obiang and that this time is very dangerous , as has shown the summary execution of four convicted on August 21. Moto requests the intervention of the international community because Guineans can not do it alone.

POLITICS

Morocco claims the protest of the Canary activists in Laayoune was a "provocation"

Morocco claims the protest of the Canary activists in Laayoune was a "provocation"
ANAS BEN SALAH | Rabat

Moroccos reaction has been swift. The Government says the protest of the 14 Canaries citizens in Laayoune on Saturday was not authorized and illegal, but political parties and the media are those that lash out more fiercely against the activists, calling them leftist pseudo-revolutionaries.

POLITICS

Algeria kills 10 men of the group of Droukdel

TXEMA SANTANA | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Algeria has killed in three days ten AQIM terrorists of the faction led by Droukdel Abdelmalek. Wanted by the Interpol and sentenced, in absentia, to life imprisonment, Droukdel is the leader of the terrorist cell responsible for bringing the goods to the shores of the Mediterranean. But that is the least important part of it. The cell of Al Qaeda has hired this summer an old star, Mokhtar Belmokhtar, The Diplomat, who is taking care of the profits in northern Mali. Belmokhtar and Droukdel, both are nearly forty years old, are two old friends who have held Algeria at bay in the past and now they are leading together a millionaire terrorist group.

POLITICS

Wade wants to be president of Senegal until the age of 91

Wade wants to be president of Senegal until the age of 91
J. NARANJO | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Abdoulaye Wade is 84. He has been president of Senegal for a decade now, but has not had enough. Eleven months ago he announced that he would run for a third term in 2012, which could make him, if he wins the election, stay in office until the age of 91. The opposition rejected this possibility and accuses him of trying to circumvent the Constitution.

SOCIETY

A UN investigation exonerates Shell for oil pollution in Nigeria

A UN investigation exonerates Shell for oil pollution in Nigeria
LAURA GALLEGO | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Yes, at first glance it is not surprising. According to an investigation carried out by the UN during the last three years, the Dutch company is only responsible for 10% of the pollution the Niger Delta has suffered during the last 40 years, and for which it was sentenced to pay a compensation by a Nigerian court. 90% of the damage, according to this investigation, comes from sabotage by local population. However, this investigation has been funded by Shell itself. That is the reason why its outcome is not surprising, although it has caused outrage among the communities of the area and from Amnesty International. The organization is challenging the UN to demonstrate those results.

POLITICS

Another case of Moroccan violence against Sahrawi in Laayoune

Another case of Moroccan violence against Sahrawi in Laayoune
J.N. | Alicante

Once again, violence has been unleashed against the Sahrawi people living in the occupied territories of Western Sahara. This time human rights activists have been the ones beaten - Hamed Hmad, Brahim Sabbar, Sultana Khaya, Ty Anassiri and a Mexican observer named Antonio Velazquez.

ECONOMY

The Fantastic Five

The Fantastic Five
J. NARANJO | Alicante

They are no oil producers, but have managed to maintain sustained economic growth and an enviable political stability in a continental environment more or less hostile. They are Sub-Saharan African countries that are surprising everyone, five emerging economies, five models. The Ivorian economist Francis Konan explains the reasons of the success of Tanzania, Cape Verde, Ghana, Benin and Burkina Faso.

POLITICS

Rabat demands talks with Spains over the "occupation" of Ceuta and Melilla

Rabat demands talks with Spains over the "occupation" of Ceuta and Melilla
ANAS BEN SALAH | Rabat

The Moroccan government has finally spoken to make an assessment, through its official spokesman, of the crisis between this country and Spain. According to Rabat, the source of all the problems is the territorial dispute between both countries due to the occupation of Ceuta and Melilla. Indeed, Rabat is confident that this issue will be addressed between both governments.

POLITICS

Moroccan NGOs, the shadow of manipulation

ANAS BEN SALAH | Rabat

With firmness and determination, Abdelmonaim Chakwi, coordinator of the Committee of actors of civil society of northern Morocco, rejects allegations that Moroccan NGOs defending the sovereignty of Morocco over Ceuta and Melilla are acting at the orders of Rabat .

SOCIETY

The black death of Arnold Wandji

The black death of Arnold Wandji
JOSÉ NARANJO | Santander

Arnold Wandji died twice. His first death was a blue one by drowning - it took him by surprise on July 10 when he was bathing on a beach in Santander along with three friends. But Arnold Wandji died again when, a month later, his corpse started to decompose in a damaged cold store of the Hospital of Valdecilla due to bureaucracy. This time his death was a black one, because black is the colour of forgetfulness, poverty, and indifference.

SOCIETY

Do you know what Zara is? Do you know any bullfighter?

Do you know what Zara is? Do you know any bullfighter?
J. NARANJO | Santander

Do you know what El Corte Ingles, Zara or any other (Spanish) company of that kind is? Do you know any bullfighter, actor or actress, singer or musical group from Spain? Do you know who Fernando Alonso, Rafa Nadal or Pau Gasol are? And, Who is the mayor of Santa Lucia de Tirajana? These are some of the questions of the nationality test asked to immigrants in the registry of San Bartolome de Tirajana (South of Gran Canaria) to grant them the Spanish citizenship, a test GuinGuinBali has had access to.

SOCIETY

The 'alternative nobel prizes' pledge the cause of the Bushmen

The 'alternative nobel prizes' pledge the cause of the Bushmen
L.G. | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Over thirty laureates of the Right Livelihood Award known as the Alternative Nobel Prize, have signed an open letter to President Khama of Botswana urging him to allow the Bushmen to have access to water. The call coincides with the arrival of world experts to Stockholm for the International Water Week and before the Right Livelihood Anniversary Conference to be held in Bonn from September 14 to 19. It also happens shortly after the UN adopted the Human Right to Water in July.

SOCIETY

Indigenous tourism, ask before coming

Indigenous tourism, ask before coming
LAURA GALLEGO | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

For a European or American tourist looking for adventure, living with a Bozo family in Mali, or with Pygmies in Cameroon, is the perfect trip. The opposite of organized travels, where landscapes are seen from a bus and monuments from a window, indigenous tourism is an increasingly sought alternative. But, as the NGO Survival says, it may constitute a danger to communities, although there are operators with respect that turn the interest of tourists in a source of income for those communities and a way to protect their language, knowledge and cultural identities. The important thing is to get a good information before the trip. So that it results just as enriching to the visitor as it should be to the host.

SOCIETY

Danger: cars running on butane

Danger: cars running on butane
PATRICE DOUH | Abidjan

The drivers of cities like Yamoussourko or Abidjan, in The Ivory Coast, are increasingly using butane gas as an alternative fuel to replace the very expensive gasoline. Experts have already warned of the dangers of this widespread practice.

SOCIETY

Africa is in

Africa is in
GARA SANTANA | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Africa evokes a unique world of colours, no doubt. And who would better have those colors on that kids? Marc Euler knows that well, and through his childrens clothing company, Bebe Boucan, he has decided to export this design to the Canary Islands: small pants, dresses, shirts and an array of unique clothes sewn by hand and brought directly from The Ivory Coast. To the Canaries and anywhere in the world, because they are sold online.

SOCIETY

Here comes the weather

Here comes the weather
LAURA GALLEGO | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Experts have established for a long time now that climate change will have a particular and direct impact on the environment of Africa and, therefore, in the quality of life of its inhabitants. Yesterday, the president of the African Union, Jean Ping, warned that it will also have a negative impact on conflict resolution and peacekeeping on the continent. It is not the only obstacle, of course, but it seems that the lack of trees and the radicalization of phenomena such as droughts and floods, may be another obstacle on the way to stability. And although he said he was optimistic about the future, Ping stressed that the international communitys assistance is vital.

SOCIETY

The sad story of the talibes, the beggar children of Senegal

The sad story of the talibes, the beggar children of Senegal
JOSÉ NARANJO | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Government of Senegal has announced that it will enforce a law passed in 2005 and take the homeless off the streets. The streets of the country where some 50,000 children are begging following the orders of Koranic schools that mistreat and abuse them, according to Human Rights Watch. However, this is a deeply-rooted practice in the country. Controversy is served.

SPORTS

Biking through Africa

Biking through Africa
GARA SANTANA | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Neither border disputes, nor threats of the rebels, nor the scorching heat were able to stop Kate Leeming when becoming the first person to cross by bicycle, on a continuous basis, the African continent between its eastern and western end.

SOCIETY

Students were protesting against the cancellation of the grants

Students were protesting against the cancellation of the grants
AMADOU BA | Saint Louis

Last August 19, 23 students of the University Gaston Berger of Saint Louis (Senegal) were temporarily released. They had been arrested and kept in the jail of this city due to the protests staged during the month of August, which ended in a brutal police charge with dozens of wounded.

ECONOMY

An expert predicts an African economic boom

An expert predicts an African economic boom
PATRICE DOUH | Yamoussoukro

Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch professor emeritus at the University of Paris VII foresees a rapid African grow due to the rise in raw material prices, but she warns of the dangers of corruption. She made this forecast during the symposium held last week at Yamoussoukro (The Ivory Coast).

SOCIETY

70% of young Africans lives in rural areas

70% of young Africans lives in rural areas
TXEMA SANTANA | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

GuinGuinBali, after consulting several reports from the World Bank, the European Union, the African Union and different African universities, will published a series of articles in which the present status of young people in Sub-Saharan Africa will be considered. Policies for youth in the past years, wrong or successful, and the trends expected from the same institutions will be exposed.

POLITICS

We will always have Facebook

We will always have Facebook
GARA SANTANA | Barcelona

Politics move ideas and Facebook moves the masses. Social networks rock Africa and have become the perfect tool for businessmen and politicians to reach the masses. A good example is John Kufuor, who, retired from politics, continues to accumulate friends and admirers with whom he affectionately talks.

ESPECIAL

God is great

God is great

God is great
LUNA VIVES / PATRICIA GARCÍA | Dakar

Insha'Allah. . If there is an expression heard in the streets of Senegal is this: Insha'Allah, if God wills it. "I will go to Spain to work to help my family, Insha'Allah." And in Spain: "I will return to Dakar to celebrate the tabaski (the feast of the lamb) with my family, Insha'Allah, I will go with my new boubou (dress) and buy a new pair of rams to share with my neighbors."


ESPECIAL: Women and Borders

CULTURE

Reggae sounds invade Benicassim

Reggae sounds invade Benicassim

The Rototom Sunsplash, the largest reggae festival in Europe, recognized by UNESCO as a flagship event of the decade for the Culture of Peace, is taking place since this Saturday in Benicassim (Castellon) with a resounding success of visitors. Among the leading figures in this year lineup, the Ivorian Alpha Blondie and the Algerian Khaled.

SOCIETY

Glocal Strategies in Kenya’s LGBTI Activism

KEGURO MACHARIA | Maryland (EEUU)

On May 17, 2010, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) arranged a reception at the Kenyan National Museum to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO).i Attendees included members from the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK) and other members of Civil Society. This event, the first of its kind, was a public declaration by KHRC that LGBTI rights are human rights.

SOCIETY

When the sun sets in the house of Allah

When the sun sets in the house of Allah
GARA SANTANA | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

If Mohammad cant go to the mountain, let the mountain come to Mohammad. And the truth is that being away from home does not excuse Muslims from celebrating Ramadan this time of the year. We have learned from two different points of view how Ramadan is lived in Gran Canaria, where the sun sets so late in the summer ...

SOCIETY

The bird that could not fly

The bird that could not fly
GARA SANTANA | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Extinction has been a pervasive process throughout the history of life. It is the inevitable end of all species, including ours. But what the history of the dodo teaches us is how man is responsible for the destruction of other species for reasons other than survival.

SOCIETY

Beach treatment for the children of the Desert

Beach treatment for the children of the Desert
GARA SANTANA | Telde

Fala is a Saharawi girl of 8 years and this is the third summer she spends in Telde. Her host family in the town consists of four members: Goyi Marrero, her husband and two daughters. Fala radiates energy and it is difficult to keep looking straight in her eyes. 

ESPECIAL

Being a woman in Senegal

Being a woman in Senegal

Being a woman in Senegal
LUNA VIVES / PATRICIA GARCÍA / FOTO: JAVIER ACEBAL | Dakar

CULTURE

The 'black Mozart'

The 'black Mozart'
JACOBO VALCÁRCEL | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Joseph Boulogne Saint-George, son of a nobleman and a former black slave, had an exciting life. 

SOCIETY

When the British Navy came to Malabo

On January 14, 1942, a British Navy commando hijacked three vessels (two Germans and one Italian) that were anchored in the harbour of Santa Isabel (now Malabo) in Spanish Guinea (now Equatorial Guinea). This little-known story of World War II is part of the book Objetivo Africa. Crónica de la Guinea española en la II Guerra Mundial (Objective Africa. Chronicle of Spanish Guinea in World War II), published by Jesus Ramirez Copeiro del Villar.


 

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