Category Archives: African Politics

Church and State: Reflection on the Opening Session of the ELCT’s (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania) General Synod for the Northern Diocese, held at Tumaini University, Bishop Stefano, Masoka Moshi Campus, Moshi, Tanzania- 12/8/2012

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On Sunday, 12/8/2012, I was fortunate to attend the Opening Session of the ELCT’s Northern Diocese 32nd General Synod. The Synod is held in every two years. The main theme for this Synod was ‘Make good use of your God given talent(s)’. The day started with the church service led by the ELCT’s Head Bishop, Dr. Alex Malasusa. Continue reading →

Global Counterterrorism Forum:How come there is no any member from the Horn or Eastern region of Africa

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I came across the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) in the State Department website @http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/06/191864.htm and my first question was ‘how come I can’t see Kenya or Ethiopia’?

But why is this question important?

Since the UN declared famine crisis in Somalia in 2011, a terrorist group, Al Shabaab,  started to get more attention from the international media and scholars. This group cannot be ignored. It is an Al Qaida affiliate and its mandate is apparently beyond Somalia. Its recruitment strategy is international and they also use social media such as twitter (tweeting in English). The Kenyan troops went into Somalia for the purpose of fighting this group.  The AU forces, with support from the West, are also in Somalia fighting this group.(see http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/17/world/africa/kenyan-forces-enter-somalia-to-battle-shabab.html)

So I am just wondering why is Kenya or Ethiopia not included in this forum…?

Please comment….