Initial results of Egypt’s first free election in six decades will emerge on Thursday, with Islamist parties expecting to command a majority in parliament, hard on the heels of victories by their counterparts in Tunisia and Morocco.
Islamists set to dominate Egypt legislature as initial vote results emerge – Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
December 1, 2011
Sierra Leone: Change You Can (Not) Believe In
December 1, 2011
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Sierra Leone: Change You Can (Not) Believe In.
Sierra Leone is in the middle of a corruption firestorm after a damaging al-Jazeera investigative report uncovered what appears to be corruption at the highest levels of government, including the vice president. Sorious Samura, the country’s celebrated investigative journalist, broke the story for al-Jazeera after he infiltrated government offices. For two thousand dollars, undercover reporters were granted access to the vice president and other senior government officials who hinted at the possibility delaying the official ban on timber exports and allow the so-called investors to engage in what is clearly an illegal activity. You can watch the entire video here.
Peter "Just Loves Flying" 