Monthly Archives: November 2012

The law of unintended consequences

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Razi Azmi

Whether you are a general, politician, statesman or a common man, think well before you act, for the consequence of your action may be very different from what you expect.

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Clash of civilizations or a case of occupation?

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Razi Azmi

At its core – and Hamas’ ill-advised use of jihadist jargon notwithstanding – the Palestinian conflict is not about religions, civilizations and worldviews.  It is about land and human dignity. 

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Meeting Grandma Sarah Obama

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Razi Azmi

 My driver in Kisumu told me that when he took some journalists to a nearby town to investigate, they were greeted by a sight so gruesome as to be unbelievable.

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Blood and tears in the Horn of Africa

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Razi Azmi

While Ethiopia under Zenawi was characterised by impressive economic progress and high international prestige, although criticised for authoritarian rule and lack of freedom, Eritrea under Isaias Afewerki is an internationally isolated, economically depressed dictatorship.

Posted in Travelogues | 4 Comments

An African safari

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Razi Azmi

Like the first European to write about them in the 1520’s, I have to say: “I weary of writing more about these buildings, because it seems to me that I shall not be believed if I write more.”

Posted in Travelogues | 7 Comments