Drew Hinshaw reporting in Christian Science Monitor:
The revolutionary protests in Tunisia and Egypt weren't supposed to spread south to sub-Saharan Africa. But Gabonese protesters are aiming to oust President Ali Bongo... But for weeks, while scenes of Egyptians overtaking their capital have mesmerized global TV audiences -- and brought the world's most recognized names in TV news to Cairo -- Gabonese protesters have been facing death and imprisonment in a series of anti-repression demonstrations consciously modeled off the Tunisian example.More here
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The Cameroonian list serves are on fire about Egypt and Tunisia. At my wife's village meeting here in Texas, that is all anyone could talk about. Expect more demonstrations against more dictators in the weeks to come.
I am not sure if the the discussion is just among Cameroonian expatraites and if people in Cameroon are ready to take to the streets, but there is plenty of dissatisfaction.
KTRU Chris
nice blog,..
I found this interesting report from an American businessman who blogs at a site called "I Moved to Africa":
'After a few months in office, President Bongo cut the # of ministers in half. The assignment of ministries is an African syndrome. It's a simple way of rewarding supporters and appeasing opposition by "spreading the wealth", doleing out opportunities for power and a piece of the pie.
'In the spirit of transparency, President Bongo also had the civil service audited. There was rumor that 3000 salaried "employees" were eliminated from the system since they had actually passed away years ago, b ut were still being paid.
'He also continues to make in roads towards diversifying the economy and I applaud all of his efforts.'
The full article can be seen at http://bit.ly/fwXfD1
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