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From the Editor/Publisher
Jideofor Adibe5

Patrick Bond 10


What the credit crunch means for South Africa
Miles Donohoe53


Global Economic and Political Crises: Perspectives
Akin Oyebode58


Global Financial Meltdown: Is The Nigerian Government In Control Of The Situation?
Hakeem Babalola65


The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD): Japan and Peace building in Africa
Bertha Z. Osei-Hwedie & Kwaku Osei-Hwedie71


Russia and Africa : It was all business for President Medvedev
Charles Malize81


Africa and Global Politics: Please Mind The Gap
Elimma C. Ezeani84



Mammo Muchie93



Amadu Jacky Kaba103


Obama and the Politics of Africa Visit
Jideofor Adibe107

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