Mark John

Position: Journalist

Articles

Six groups suspend Chad aid after killing, kidnap November 13, 07:43pm EST 

GENEVA, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Six aid groups have suspended operations in eastern Chad following the killing of one worker, the kidnapping of another and a spate of banditry, the United Nations said on Friday. The move could hit thousands of people who either ...  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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Can Africa shake the corruption curse?

African countries once again bring up the rear in this year’s Corruption Perceptions Index , a closely-watched benchmark of how well – or badly – countries are tackling graft.   Full Article | Comments [5] 

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Aid to Africa -- just a lottery?

French Secretary of State for Cooperation Alain Joyandet is floating the idea of an on-line lottery to raise aid for Africa.   Full Article | Comments [9] 

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Statue casts shadow over Senegal Renaissance

Far from being a shining beacon of hope for the world’s poorest continent, Dakar’s monument to the African Renaissance has sparked a storm of criticism over Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade and his handling of the project.   Full Article | Comments [4]