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30 November 2017
17 November 2017
Zimbabwe and the End of a Dictator
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What Does the Military Coup in Zimbabwe Mean for Africa?
The recent military coup in Zimbabwe which saw dictator Robert Mugabe removed from power is still fresh with facts unclear. But the action of a military power taking power away from someone they once protected is a clear sign of change. The big question is what happens next? Leaders in neighbouring countries want a peaceful transition but without knowing how it all began it's hard to know what the future holds. For more on this revolutionary story as it unfolds follow the Zimbabwe Storyboard
11 September 2015
Top 3 Most Controversial Individuals This Week
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This week saw the controversial members of society in the lime light with one after the other grabbing headlines.
We begin with the world's most hated dentist, Walter Palmer, who returned to work in Minnesota after a month of hiding over his killing of a beloved lion in Zimbabwe named Cecil.
A new contender for most hated person came in the form of Hungarian camerawomen, Petra László, who resorted to kicking child refugees and even tripping a refugee who was carrying his child and belongs sending both to the ground. Since the disturbing footage she has lost her job and now faces a criminal investigation.
Finally we end the week with the Kim Davies who was released from jail, flanked by politicians, after 6 days when she failed to comply with the law and provide marriage licenses to gay couples. There was still more controversy on her release when the song Eye of the Tiger was played causing the band to send a cease and desist letter not wanting to be associated with her. But most disturbing of all was when asked if she would perform her duties her lawyer simply replied that his client won't violate her conscience.
1. Walter Palmer
We begin with the world's most hated dentist, Walter Palmer, who returned to work in Minnesota after a month of hiding over his killing of a beloved lion in Zimbabwe named Cecil.
2. Petra László
A new contender for most hated person came in the form of Hungarian camerawomen, Petra László, who resorted to kicking child refugees and even tripping a refugee who was carrying his child and belongs sending both to the ground. Since the disturbing footage she has lost her job and now faces a criminal investigation.
3. Kim Davies
Finally we end the week with the Kim Davies who was released from jail, flanked by politicians, after 6 days when she failed to comply with the law and provide marriage licenses to gay couples. There was still more controversy on her release when the song Eye of the Tiger was played causing the band to send a cease and desist letter not wanting to be associated with her. But most disturbing of all was when asked if she would perform her duties her lawyer simply replied that his client won't violate her conscience.
31 July 2015
Need to Know - #CecilTheLion
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News broke this week that a favourite lion in Zimbabwe had been killed by an American hunter under questionable circumstances.
Cecil, a 13 year old male lion, was a favourite at the Hwange National Park and famous for his black-fringed mane but also part of a study at Oxford University where he wore a GPS tracking device to monitor his activities since 2008.
The hunt reportedly began when Cecil was lured out of the Hwange National Park onto another farmers property by a carcass strapped to a truck. Once on the new property the hunt began with dentist Walter Palmer, who paid $50 000 to the organizer of the hunt, shooting Cecil with a bow and arrow wounded him. After fleeing Cecil was discovered 40 hours later where he was killed with a rifle and was skinned and beheaded on the spot leaving the remains behind including an attempt to destroy the tracking device once it was discovered.
The response from the world has been massive with widespread condemnation for dentist Walter Palmer resulting in his dental practice shutting it's doors as people lay tributes outside for Cecil and some attacking Walter Palmer's dental practice by leaving negative reviews on Yelp. Many celebrities have also voiced their disgust on social media along with organizations calling for everything from deportation to criminal charges.
Since the death of Cecil and International condemnation two men who organized and took part in the hunt were arrested and face charges for not having the right permits along with calls from Zimbabwe for the US to extradite dentist Walter Palmer. After going into hiding and possibly even on the run, it has been revealed that Walter Palmer is being investigated in the States by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Walter Palmer has responded claiming ignorance saying he thought all the rules had been followed and that he regretted the killing of the lion and has since been suspended from an international hunting club.
Death of a King
Cecil, a 13 year old male lion, was a favourite at the Hwange National Park and famous for his black-fringed mane but also part of a study at Oxford University where he wore a GPS tracking device to monitor his activities since 2008.
The hunt reportedly began when Cecil was lured out of the Hwange National Park onto another farmers property by a carcass strapped to a truck. Once on the new property the hunt began with dentist Walter Palmer, who paid $50 000 to the organizer of the hunt, shooting Cecil with a bow and arrow wounded him. After fleeing Cecil was discovered 40 hours later where he was killed with a rifle and was skinned and beheaded on the spot leaving the remains behind including an attempt to destroy the tracking device once it was discovered.
World Wide Response
The response from the world has been massive with widespread condemnation for dentist Walter Palmer resulting in his dental practice shutting it's doors as people lay tributes outside for Cecil and some attacking Walter Palmer's dental practice by leaving negative reviews on Yelp. Many celebrities have also voiced their disgust on social media along with organizations calling for everything from deportation to criminal charges.
Since the death of Cecil and International condemnation two men who organized and took part in the hunt were arrested and face charges for not having the right permits along with calls from Zimbabwe for the US to extradite dentist Walter Palmer. After going into hiding and possibly even on the run, it has been revealed that Walter Palmer is being investigated in the States by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Walter Palmer has responded claiming ignorance saying he thought all the rules had been followed and that he regretted the killing of the lion and has since been suspended from an international hunting club.
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