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UK Elections 6th May 2010
Millions of UK voters cast their vote to elect parliamentarians and councilors. Opinion Polls forecast a Hung Parliament.
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UK Election 2010
Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Sworn As President Of Nigeria
Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been sworn as President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria on 6th May 2010 following the death of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
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Sun News Nigeria – Exit Yar’Adua …Enter Jonathan
Death of Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 5th May 2010
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Time Up: Ocampo closing on post-polls chaos suspects
Article by Peter Opiyo (The Standard) 30 April 2010 updated 1st May 2010. “Time Up: Ocampo closing on post-polls chaos suspects.” Peter Opiyo draws attention to the arrival in Nairobi, Kenya of the ICC (International Court of Justice) Prosecutor – Louis Moreno – Ocampo on 8th May 2010 and states “The political and business of prime suspects of
(the Kenya) 2007 post-elections violence could be over in six months.”
The article outlines the legal process that Prosecutor Moreno – Ocampo will follow and his determination to use Kenya as an example to stamp out impunity. (This determination was conveyed in an interview Mr Moreno – Ocampo held with Capital Radio in Nairobi).
There are 20 key individuals who will be asked to present themselves voluntary to the Hague or face arrest.
The application of Justice is seen as key to peaceful elections in Kenya in 2012.
Why ICC success in Kenya will be much easier despite stumbling blocks in Sudan? The article tackles the issue why Prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo sees the case as “simple” and with no problem bringing the 20 key individuals in Kenya to justice, whilst in neighbouring Sudan President Omar Bashir continues to go about his business being President scot free!
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The Standard Group – based in Nairobi is one of the leading media house in Kenya and Africa. Publisher of Kenya tabloid -
The Standard.
The International Court Of Justice (ICC)- Based in The Hague, Netherlands is the judicial arm of the United Nations. Louise Moreno-Ocampo is one of the key prosecutor’s for the ICC.
Capital FM – Based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of Nairobi’s leading radio stations. “Cosmopolitan and cool in outlook.”
The radio’s website had interesting articles and the comments sections are a useful guide to what people in Nairobi are thinking.
Belgian Lower Parliament Vote To Ban Islamic Dress – The Burka
April 29th 2010 – Belgian Parliamentarians in the Belgian Lower House of Parliament have began the process to ban the wearing of the Islamic Dress – The Burka in public places.
The proposed law will now proceed to the Belgian Senate and will become law in the summer of 2010.
Useful information:
Belgian’s Government Portal with information on Belgian’s Federal political system.
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UK Key Party Leaders Final Debate 29 April 2010
UK Party leaders Gordon Brown (Labour), David Cameron (Conservatives) and Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrats) held their final debate before the UK Elections on May 6th 2010.
Held at the University of Birmingham, this was the third and final debate. The debates have attracted great interest not only with local UK citizens but also with the international communities who reside in the United Kingdom. Immigration is a key issue and their is fear that many families will face an uncertain future after May 6th 2010.
To follow the UK Elections
BBC – http://www.bbc.co.uk/election
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