BREAKING: Attorney General Eric Holder Hospitalized
Kevin Johnson of USA Today is reporting that United States Attorney General Eric Holder has been hospitalized for shortness of breath. Johnson writes:
"Justice Department...
BREAKING: Egypt’s Prime Minister and Cabinet Resign
Reporting for The Guardian in Cairo, Patrick Kingsley says that Egypt's Prime Minister and cabinet have resigned. Egypt's prime minister, Hazem el-Beblawi, announced the cabinet's...
U.S.: Obama to Award Medal of Honor to 19 Victims of Discrimination
The Washington Post is reporting that United States President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest commendation for combat valor,...
Democratic Republic of Congo Leader Ntaganda in Hague Court
BBC News Africa is reporting that former Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda is appearing at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Ntaganda is...
Africa: CAR Appoints Catherine Samba-Panza Interim President
AlJazeera is reporting that the Central African Republic (CAR) has appointed the mayor of Bangui Catherine Samba-Panza to be interim president, as the European...
Africa: Kenyan Author Binyavanga Wainaina Comes Out
Tristan McConnell of Globalpost.com is reporting that Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina has come out as a gay man amid the increasing anti-gay legislation (Uganda...
Somalia: Al Shabab Bans Use of the Internet; Citizens Outraged
Sabahionline.com is reporting that Islamist extremist rebels Al-Shabab has banned use of the Internet. Abdi Moalim writes:
"In a statement published January 8th on the...
South Sudan: Thousands Flee As Govt Troops Try to Capture Bor
BBC News is reporting that thousands of people are fleeing the South Sudanese city of Bentiu amid fears of a government move to recapture...
Central African Republic: Nearly One Million People Flee
Azadeh Ansari of CNN is reporting that nearly one million people have fled the Central African Republic which has been mired in violence since...
The Burton Wire’s Top News Stories of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, The Burton Wire brings you our top news stories from the African Diaspora in 2013. While it was...
