Doping in Kenya Athletics

Mathew Kisorio ran a half-marathon in the 4th fastest time ever in 2011. In June, tests for doping confirmed the presence of illegal substances. After being suspended, Kisorio said that there were a lot of the Kenyan athletes participating in doping; The head of Athletics Kenya, Isaiah Kiplagat, argued otherwise.  Kisorio should have took his punishment like a man and should have not tried to justify the situation by saying others were also doping.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19763647

Albatross

    In Cameroon, a court just sentenced the ex-minister Marafa Hamidou Yaya for embezzling millions of dollars.  The money was supposed to go towards buying a presidential jet, but instead he just put a fresh coat of paint on an old plane and kept the money.  The situation was brought to light when the plane had problems and had to make an emergency landing.  Yaya was sentenced to 25 years in prison, along with others involved. This is one of many situations that are clear examples of people abusing their power to make money.  I believe Yaya is lucky no one got hurt or that a huge tragic accident did not happen, or he would be facing a more severe punishment.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19687328

Zimbabwe's PM and possible bigamy

 On Saturday the prime minister of Zimbabwe, Morgan Tsvangirai, had a marriage ceremony even after being told by a magistrate he could be charge with bigamy. The reason he was told that he could be charged with bigamy was that he had a suit filed against him by a woman claiming they "were still married under Zimbabwe's tribal laws." Being in such a high position, he should expect that his every step is being monitored and that mistakes like this will catch up to him.  The prime minister, on the other hand, feels as if he did not make a mistake in dating these women after his wife died. Tsvangirai felt he was justified that he had to go through a couple of different partners to find the right one, even though some people thought he was showing negative characteristics of the man in charge of their country.  There is nothing wrong with seeing different women until you find the right one, but if you are considered married it is not appropriate to continue.  Tsvangirai proceeded with the ceremony and exchanging vows, but never signed the register as a away around the charge of bigamy.  It was such a risky move that some of the invited regional leaders refrained from even appearing.  This regional leader no-show indicates that many possibly believe it was a choice that will catch up to the prime minister.  Between the oncoming scrutiny and suit filed against him, the prime minister will really have to prove himself.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/sep/16/morgan-tsvangirai-face-bigamy-charge

New Somali President

I chose this article because it struck me as interesting that Somali  MP's have to vote secretly, in fear of extremist groups that control southern and central parts of the country.  It apparently has been a while since a president was even elected on Somali soil.  The current Somali president Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has been accused of corruption by his opponents, but he states that these claims are false.  Lastly, there have been rumors that votes are being sold.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19540325