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Posted by TheBurtonWire - August 23, 2012

Ta-Nehisi Coates: Fear of a Black President

In a piece for The Atlantic entitled, “Fear of a Black President,” Ta-Nehisis Coates waxes poetic about the historical fear and loathing of blacks in America that makes it necessary for President Obama to be “twi...

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Posted by TheBurtonWire - August 22, 2012

South Africa Solidifies Relationship with Eritrea

IOL News is reporting that South Africa and Eritrea are moving ahead with solidifying ties between the two countries. South Africa’s International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane met with Osman Salih Mohammed, Erit...

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Posted by TheBurtonWire - August 22, 2012

Meles Zenawi Dies: Reactions from Africa

Jenée Desmond-Harris of TheRoot.com is reporting on reactions to the death of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi by dignitaries from other African countries. Zenawi, 57, a former rebel fighter, served as Prime Minister f...

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Posted by TheBurtonWire - August 22, 2012

Registration Deadline: Americans Living Abroad Must Re-Register t

Chesney Hearst of The Rio Times is reporting that the deadline for Americans living in Brazil to register for the U.S. Presidential election is September 10, 2012. Many voters abroad erroneously believe that if they have registere...

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Posted by TheBurtonWire - August 22, 2012

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Suspends Son Over Corruption Claim

Alphonso Toweh of The Mail & Guardian is reporting that Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has suspended her son Charles from his position as Deputy Central Bank Governor over claims of corruption. Sirleaf suspended her ...

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