West Africa Magazine 3274, 21st April, 1980

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dc.contributor.authorWest Africa magazine
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-16T08:30:47Z
dc.date.available2025-12-16T08:30:47Z
dc.date.issued1980-04-21
dc.descriptionIssue 3274 of West Africa Magazine(April 21, 1980) reports on Liberia's coup, Zimbabwe's independence, and regional developments. Published in London/distributed in Apapa, it covers Master Sergeant Doe's takeover, Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe leadership, and economic updates. Key stories: “Death of a Liberian regime” notes Doe's corruption claims; “A joyful birth” hails Zimbabwe's independence; Doe's cabinet takes shape. Elsewhere: Zimbabwe's “exemplary election”, Nigeria budget confab (Economic news), and Ghana's AFRC sentence dispute (Dateline Africa). A mix – coups, independence, and business.
dc.description.abstract■ Death of a Liberian regime: A coup in Liberia was necessary, according to Master Sergeant Samual K. Doe, because of the rampant corruption in the country and "the continued failure of the government to handle effectively the affairs of the Liberian people ■ A joyful birth for Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe last week moved to independence amid scenes of great joy with Mr Robert Mugabe, the new prime minister ■ Master Sergeant Doe’s Cabinet: A correspondent reports on the details known so far of the coup that overthrew President Tolbert and its immediate aftermath. Following the 12 April coup by non-commissioned officers and other ranks in Monrovia ■ An exemplary election: A correspondent looks at the report on the Zimbabwe elections by the Commonwealth Observer Group: An exemplary demonstration of what can be achieved by a free and fair and politically conscious ■ Economic and business news: Budget opportunities: A conference organised by the Nigeria British chamber of commerce in London on the Nigerian budget 1980 attracted some 250 participants ■ Dateline Africa: Ghana: Dispute over appeal against AFRC sentence: There has been some controversy over the special tribunal ruling setting aside adverse findings against Mr E. K. Owusu
dc.identifier.urihttps://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2400
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherApapa, Lagos state: Times Press Ltd
dc.titleWest Africa Magazine 3274, 21st April, 1980
dc.typeArticle
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