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All Rights Reserved.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:15:00 GMTSat, 22 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMTCurrent EventsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/btrbetalogo.gifhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comcurrent events,africa,governance,development,diaspora,economy,america,crises,dictatorship,ghadafiCMPInoAfrica Public Square is a forum for Africans in the Diaspora to discuss issues of common concern and exchange of ideas to grow the continent.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/10/22/lessons-from-death-of-muammar-ghaddafiCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/10/22/lessons-from-death-of-muammar-ghaddafi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/10/22/lessons-from-death-of-muammar-ghaddafiSat, 22 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMTLessons from Death of Muammar Ghaddafi Lessons from Death of Muammar Ghaddafi On Thursday, the world was greeted with the news of the death of former Libyan leader, Muammer Ghaddhafi following intensified fighting between Libyan forces and pockets of loyalists of the departed leader. The demise of Ghaddafi effectively brought to an end a 42- year old regime of oppression, dictatorship, and human rights violations. Ghaddafi’s ignominious exit raises the specter of dictatorship in Africa and its inglorious reward. The list is long: Mobutu Sese Seko of former Zaire, Idi Amin of Uganda, Sani Abacha of Nigeria, Samuel Doe of Liberia, and lately Mubarak of Egypt and Ben Ali of Tunisia. These leaders either lost their lives or prestige in desperate but unsuccessful bid to retain power. Why do some African leaders cling to power to the point of death? What are the benefits (if any) of Ghaddafi’s death to the people of Libya, Africa, and the world? Does Ghaddafi’s death provide a teachable moment to others like him in the continent? Join Africa Public Square to discuss these and other issues related to the demise of the former Libyan strongman. The number to call: 818-301-5820 You can also join us via Facebook.com/cmpimedia or Twitter @cmpimedia 00:28:00CMPInoAfrica,Dictatorship,Ghadafi,Lesson,Human RightsLessons from Death of Muammar Ghaddafi On Thursday, the world was greeted with the news of the death of former Libyan leader, Muammer Ghaddhafi following inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/10/08/africa-public-squareCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/10/08/africa-public-square/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/10/08/africa-public-squareSat, 08 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMTAfrica Public Square In the past 8 months, four African leaders have fallen from the pinnacle of power.  Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast, and lately Moumer Ghadafi of Libya all were dethroned with ignominy.  Whereas Tunisian and Egyptian revolution was largely internal, the change that occurred in Ivory Coast and Libya was a combination of internal and external interventions. Some have argued that interventions in African affairs through judicial and military means are too frequent. In particular, the interventions of International Criminal Court and NATO are clear examples of the neo-colonial attempts. Yet, others insist that those opposed to external intervention should embark on internal reforms. Where do you stand? Are you in favor of external intervention as a mechanism to ensure a change of political leadership in Africa? Join the conversation! Welcome to Africa Public Square —the meeting place of Africans in Diaspora. Join Africa Public Square Saturday 12noon to discuss this important topic. The number to call 1- 818-301-5820. You can also join on Facebook or Twitter. 01:01:00CMPInoAfrica,Governance,Economy,Diaspora,DevelopmentIn the past 8 months, four African leaders have fallen from the pinnacle of power.  Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, Laurent Gbagbohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/10/01/africa-public-squareCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/10/01/africa-public-square/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/10/01/africa-public-squareSat, 01 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMTAfrica Public Square In the past 8 months, four African leaders have fallen from the pinnacle of power.  Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast, and lately Moumer Ghadafi of Libya all were dethroned with ignominy.  Whereas Tunisian and Egyptian revolution was largely internal, the change that occurred in Ivory Coast and Libya was a combination of internal and external interventions. Some have argued that interventions in African affairs through judicial and military means are too frequent. In particular, the interventions of International Criminal Court and NATO are clear examples of the neo-colonial attempts. Yet, others insist that those opposed to external intervention should embark on internal reforms. Where do you stand? Are you in favor of external intervention as a mechanism to ensure a change of political leadership in Africa? Join the conversation! Welcome to Africa Public Square —the meeting place of Africans in Diaspora. Join Africa Public Square Saturday 12noon to discuss this important topic. The number to call 1- 818-301-5820. You can also join on Facebook or Twitter. 01:01:00CMPInoAfrica,Governance,Economy,Diaspora,DevelopmentIn the past 8 months, four African leaders have fallen from the pinnacle of power.  Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, Laurent Gbagbohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/24/africa-public-squareCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/24/africa-public-square/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/24/africa-public-squareSat, 24 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMTAfrica Public Square In the past 8 months, four African leaders have fallen from the pinnacle of power.  Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast, and lately Moumer Ghadafi of Libya all were dethroned with ignominy.  Whereas Tunisian and Egyptian revolution was largely internal, the change that occurred in Ivory Coast and Libya was a combination of internal and external interventions. Some have argued that interventions in African affairs through judicial and military means are too frequent. In particular, the interventions of International Criminal Court and NATO are clear examples of the neo-colonial attempts. Yet, others insist that those opposed to external intervention should embark on internal reforms. Where do you stand? Are you in favor of external intervention as a mechanism to ensure a change of political leadership in Africa? Join the conversation! Welcome to Africa Public Square —the meeting place of Africans in Diaspora. Join Africa Public Square Saturday 12noon to discuss this important topic. The number to call 1- 818-301-5820. You can also join on Facebook or Twitter. 01:01:00CMPInoAfrica,Governance,Economy,Diaspora,DevelopmentIn the past 8 months, four African leaders have fallen from the pinnacle of power.  Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, Laurent Gbagbohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/17/africa-public-squareCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/17/africa-public-square/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/17/africa-public-squareSat, 17 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMTAfrica Public Square   The African woman faces challenges from all corners: cultural barriers, economic opportunity, inequality, male chauvinism, and misogyny. The place of women in development has attracted worldwide attention to the extent that United Nations recognizes the crucial role of women in all societies. The body declared 1976-1985 as the decade for women and since then observed every March 8 as the International Women’s Day. In Africa, women have made significant progress in political and economic development in an environment hostile to women liberation. The continent produced the first female president, a record the United States is yet to accomplish. So how have African women faired in contemporary political and economic environment where a lot of odds stack against the attainment of their full potentials. Africa Public Square examines women in development from the African perspective. Join Africa Public Square Saturday 12noon to discuss this important topic. The number to call 1- 818-301-5820. You can also join on Facebook or Twitter. 01:01:00CMPInoAfrica,Governance,Economy,Diaspora,DevelopmentThe African woman faces challenges from all corners: cultural barriers, economic opportunity, inequality, male chauvinism, and misogyny. The place of womehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/10/africa-public-squareCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/10/africa-public-square/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/10/africa-public-squareSat, 10 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMTAfrica Public Square    China’s growing economic influence in the world makes the United States jittery because of fears that US may lose its supremacy to the communist nation. In Africa, China is increasingly making incursions into the continent’s economy with vast political consequences. David Shinn, the former U.S. ambassador to Burkina Faso and Ethiopia was quoted recently as saying that the deepening engagement of China in Africa's infrastructure, mineral sector and telecommunications is creating "deep nervousness" in the West. The regions of Africa with heavy China influence coincidentally experience dictatorships like in China. Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe, Maummer Ghadafi until recently the strongman of Libya, and Omar Bashir of Sudan are unrepentant allies of China. China’s involvement in Africa’s political and economic lives signals perhaps a second phase in the scramble for Africa’s resources after the partition of the continent by Western powers in Berlin in November of 1884. Africa Public Square examines the implications of China’s interest in Africa. What are the motives of the communist nation? Is it the beginning of Africa losing its traditional friends – the West? What is best for Africa in this new scramble for her resources?  Join the conversation! Welcome to Africa Public Square —the meeting place of Africans in Diaspora. Join Africa Public Square Saturday 12noon (EST) to discuss this important topic. The number to call 1- 818-301-5820. You can also join on Facebook or Twitter. 01:02:00CMPInoAfrica,Governance,Economy,Diaspora,DevelopmentChina’s growing economic influence in the world makes the United States jittery because of fears that US may lose its supremacy to the communist nation.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/03/africa-public-squareCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/03/africa-public-square/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/09/03/africa-public-squareSat, 03 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMTAfrica Public Square In the past 8 months, four African leaders have fallen from the pinnacle of power.  Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast, and lately Moumer Ghadafi of Libya all were dethroned with ignominy.  Whereas Tunisian and Egyptian revolution was largely internal, the change that occurred in Ivory Coast and Libya was a combination of internal and external interventions. Some have argued that interventions in African affairs through judicial and military means are too frequent. In particular, the interventions of International Criminal Court and NATO are clear  neo-colonial attempts to undermine Africa's identity. Yet, others insist that those opposed to external intervention should resort to internal reforms and institutionalize good governance. Where do you stand? Are you in favor of external intervention as a mechanism to ensure a change of political leadership in Africa? Join the conversation! Welcome to Africa Public Square —the meeting place of Africans in Diaspora. Join Africa Public Square Saturday 12noon to discuss this important topic. The number to call 1- 818-301-5820. You can also join on Facebook or Twitter. 01:01:00CMPInoAfrica,Governance,Economy,Diaspora,DevelopmentIn the past 8 months, four African leaders have fallen from the pinnacle of power.  Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, Laurent Gbagbohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/08/27/africa-without-khadafyCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/08/27/africa-without-khadafy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/08/27/africa-without-khadafySat, 27 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMTAfrica Without Khadafy Moumer Khadafy, the strongman of Libya and arguably the longest reigning African head of State is probably on his way out of power. The opposition movement to oust the Libyan leader has taken some twists and turns culminating in a major advance to Tripoli, the capital city of the North African country. In his 42 years of rule, Khadafy has proved to be a quintessential dictator. The immediate family constitutes the government, the army, and other levers of administration. He undermined civil liberties and rule of law; ignored transparency, violated human rights, and supported international terrorism. The 68 year old leader used the enormous oil resources of his country to forge African unity under the aegis of African Union. He means different things to different people. Time magazine once described him as the "most dangerous man in the world" after President Reagan bombed the country in the 80’s. What does the Khadafy’s exit mean to Africa as a continent in terms of his dreams for the continent, his eccentricity, and relations with the entire world? Answers to these and other questions will form the basis of our conversation in this week’s edition of Africa Public Square. Join us Saturday Aug. 27 by 12noon to discuss this important topic. The number to call 1- 818-301-5820. You can also join on Facebook or Twitter. 01:01:00CMPInoKhadafy,Africa,Governance,War,oilMoumer Khadafy, the strongman of Libya and arguably the longest reigning African head of State is probably on his way out of power. The opposition movement tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/08/20/africas-identity-crisesCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/08/20/africas-identity-crises/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/cmpi/2011/08/20/africas-identity-crisesSat, 20 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMTAfrica's Identity Crises In the United States of America, Africans are the only ones identified by their continent and not by their countries of origin. We often hear about Irish-American, Pakistani-American, Russian-American, and Polish-American. You hardly hear about Ghanaian-American, Togolese-American or Zimbabwean-American. Why has this pattern persisted? Has it got to do with the image of Africa and the continuing decolonization processess? Our Guest and eminent social Science professor, Dr. Tak will join us to discuss Africa's Identity Crises in the US 00:31:00CMPInoAfrica,Identity,Crises,in,AmericaIn the United States of America, Africans are the only ones identified by their continent and not by their countries of origin. We often hear about Irish-Ameri