Category: Politics
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Emmanuel Jal on the South Sudan crisis
On December 15th 2013, the world woke up to the news of a supposedly “coup” in the worlds youngest nation. Violence immediately broke out in Juba and thousands of civilians; men, women and children were put to the sword. While western nations were sending in choppers and airplanes to get their nationals out of Juba,…
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East African Integration: Githeri And Matooke
East African Integration: Githeri And Matooke I consider myself a true East African, I have lived in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, and all the nations are special to me. I grew up eating Githeri, matoke and groundnut sauce, pilao and chapatti and sombe with fish, as well as speaking the languages of all countries.…
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Burundi and Rwanda: Remembering 1994, Seeking Peace for 2014 and Beyond
Article by Shadrach Kabango and Moses Mutabaruka, Originally published in the Huffington Post April 21st/2014 As some of you may know, this April marks the 20th commemoration of the genocide in Rwanda — where we both trace our roots. As we take time this month to remember the events of…
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Biggest State Funeral Of Our Time; Goodbye Madiba
Thousands of diplomats, hundreds of current/former presidents, global icons and celebrities are today in South Africa to pay homage to the greatest man of the last century. The official state funeral of Nelson Mandela takes place today in Johannesburg in what is expected to be the largest state funeral of our generation. The South African…
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The Brutality Faced By Saudi Arabia’s Migrant Workers
As Saudi Arabia curbs its vital but “illegal” migrant population violently this week to appease high unemployment, I cannot help but reflect on my moment with such destitute citizens a few years ago. As the Kingdom announces deaths of its migrant population as a result of a stubborn and unnecessary police brutality, I cannot help but think of…
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Kenya Attacked; How Will You Respond This Time?
I was in denial this weekend: as much as I care about my brothers on the continent, I did not want to hear news reports about what had happened in Kenya. Headlines were discouraging. I did not want to see any photos, I did not want to hear any horrified journalists, and I did not…
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President Kenyatta’s Statement On Terror Attack
UHURU KENYATTA This morning, a group of armed terrorists forcefully entered the Westgate Mall in Nairobi’s Parklands area and unleashed senseless violence upon customers and workers. They have killed at least 39 innocent people and injured more than 150 others. With the entire nation, I stand with the families of those who have lost their…
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Massacre In Nairobi
Massacre In Nairobi For respect towards the victims and their loved one, TAP MAGAZINE is refraining from using severely disturbing images of the deceased victims. Hope you don’t find any of the following images offensive and if you do, kindly advice us. Gunmen today entered an upscale shopping mall in Nairobi, killed 39 people and…
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East African Integration: Githeri And Matooke
I consider myself a true East African, I have lived in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, and all the nations are special to me. I grew up eating Githeri, matoke and groundnut sauce, pilao and chapatti and sombe with fish, as well as speaking the languages of all countries. So I am a fully integrated…
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Conquer & Divide
“I am concerned for the security of our great Nation; not so much because of any treat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within.” ― Douglas MacArthur The history of South Sudan is complex and intriguing. The problems that plagued the region at the time were a result of internal disputes between the…