Politics

Why African Canadians Ought To Be Politically Active
by tapmedia|12 June 2014|Politics
African Canadians and politics. As far as politics is concerned, blacks are one of the least participants as both an electorate and candidates.  As candidates, we are the most visible yet fringe candidates. The most recent Ontario elections in 2011...
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Emmanuel Jal on the South Sudan crisis
by tapmedia|02 June 2014|Politics
On December 15th 2013, the world woke up to the news of a supposedly “coup” in the worlds youngest nation. Violence immediately broke out in Juba and thousands of civilians; men, women and children were put to the sword. While...
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East African Integration: Githeri And Matooke
by tapmedia|24 May 2014|Politics
East African Integration: Githeri And Matooke I consider myself a true East African, I have lived in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, and all the nations are special to me. I grew up eating Githeri, matoke and groundnut sauce, pilao...
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Burundi and Rwanda: Remembering 1994, Seeking Peace for 2014 and Beyond
by Moses Mutabaruka|21 April 2014|Politics
                Article by Shadrach Kabango and Moses Mutabaruka, Originally published in the Huffington Post April 21st/2014 As some of you may know, this April marks the 20th commemoration of the genocide in Rwanda — where we...
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Biggest State Funeral Of Our Time; Goodbye Madiba
by admin|10 December 2013|Politics
Thousands of diplomats, hundreds of current/former presidents, global icons and celebrities are today in South Africa to pay homage to the greatest man of the last century. The official state funeral of Nelson Mandela takes place today in Johannesburg in...
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The Brutality Faced By Saudi Arabia’s Migrant Workers
by tapmedia|15 November 2013|Politics
As Saudi Arabia curbs its vital but "illegal" migrant population violently this week to appease high unemployment, I cannot help but reflect on my moment with such destitute citizens a few years ago. As the Kingdom announces deaths of its migrant population as...
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Kenya Attacked; How Will You Respond This Time?
by tapmedia|25 September 2013|Politics
I was in denial this weekend: as much as I care about my brothers on the continent, I did not want to hear news reports about what had happened in Kenya. Headlines were discouraging. I did not want to see...
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President Kenyatta’s Statement On Terror Attack
by admin|23 September 2013|Politics
UHURU KENYATTA This morning, a group of armed terrorists forcefully entered the Westgate Mall in Nairobi’s Parklands area and unleashed senseless violence upon customers and workers. They have killed at least 39 innocent people and injured more than 150 others....
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Massacre In Nairobi
by tapmedia|21 September 2013|Politics
Massacre In Nairobi For respect towards the victims and their loved one, TAP MAGAZINE is refraining from using severely disturbing images of the deceased victims. Hope you don't find any of the following images offensive and if you do, kindly...
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East African Integration: Githeri And Matooke
by admin|26 June 2013|Politics
I consider myself a true East African, I have lived in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, and all the nations are special to me. I grew up eating Githeri, matoke and groundnut sauce, pilao and chapatti and sombe with fish,...
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