Archive for June, 2008
Zambia’s Leader Calls For Zimbabwe Election to be Delayed, Not Cancelled
Posted on June 23, 2008 - Filed Under Zambia, Zimbabwe
iConflict contributor Henry Namwenda emailed us this report from Zambia:
PRESIDENT Mwanawasa yesterday called for the postponement of Zimbabwean presidential run-off elections slated for this Friday because of the volatile situation during campaigns. Speaking in his capacity as Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairman, Dr Mwanawasa told a Press conference at State House that the […]
A Loss For Zimbabwe
Posted on June 22, 2008 - Filed Under Africa, Elections, Zimbabwe
Change, real change for Zimbabwe seemed to be only days away. After years of running this once proud nation into the ground, President Robert Mugabe finally had a challenger worthy of the succeeding him. All that needed to happen was for a free and fair election to take place on June 27th. […]
Read More..>>Oil and the Moon
Posted on June 21, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, climate crisis
As the price of gas inches closer to $4.50 a gallon, its no wonder it has become a central issue in the Presidential election. The issue is how to best bring down the price. John McCain and Barack Obama have very different ideas on which is the best policy to pursue. […]
Read More..>>China’s Golden Moment?
Posted on June 17, 2008 - Filed Under China
iConflict reporter Shaun Skolnick met with people from all over the world to gauge their opinion on the Olympics being held in China. The motto for the Olympic Games is “swifter, higher, stronger,” which might be a more fitting slogan to the host country than to the Olympics.
One thing is clear the 2008 Summer Olympics […]
A Moment for Zimbabwe
Posted on June 13, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Zimbabwe
Most of the United States is focused on an election - the race for the White House which takes place in November. But perhaps now as the primaries are finally over and the general is in its early stages, its a good moment to pause to examine the June 27th run off election in […]
Read More..>>Why Now Obama?
Posted on June 2, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Obama, mccain
There is something unique the American Presidency that makes people want to believe in something good.
8 years ago, a poor farmer in rural Bangladesh, trekked on foot to hear a US President speak. ”For me, the most memorable event in my life was the day I walked seven miles and almost saw Bill Clinton,” he […]