Obama on Osama Bin Laden's death

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US President Barack Obama confirmed that al-Qaeda founder and leader Osama Bin Laden had been killed, in an address delivered in the East Room at 0435 GMT (2335 EDT). This is the text of his speech.

Good evening. Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama Bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children.
It was nearly 10 years ago that a bright September day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history. The images of 9/11 are seared into our national memory - hijacked planes cutting through a cloudless September sky; the Twin Towers collapsing to the ground; black smoke billowing up from the Pentagon; the wreckage of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the actions of heroic citizens saved even more heartbreak and destruction.
And yet we know that the worst images are those that were unseen to the world. The empty seat at the dinner table. Children who were forced to grow up without their mother or their father. Parents who would never know the feeling of their child's embrace. Nearly 3,000 citizens taken from us, leaving a gaping hole in our hearts.
On September 11, 2001, in our time of grief, the American people came together. We offered our neighbors a hand, and we offered the wounded our blood. We reaffirmed our ties to each other, and our love of community and country. On that day, no matter where we came from, what God we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we were, we were united as one American family.
We were also united in our resolve to protect our nation and to bring those who committed this vicious attack to justice. We quickly learned that the 9/11 attacks were carried out by al Qaeda -- an organization headed by Osama Bin Laden, which had openly declared war on the United States and was committed to killing innocents in our country and around the globe. And so we went to war against al-Qaeda to protect our citizens, our friends, and our allies.
Over the last 10 years, thanks to the tireless and heroic work of our military and our counterterrorism professionals, we've made great strides in that effort. We've disrupted terrorist attacks and strengthened our homeland defense. In Afghanistan, we removed the Taliban government, which had given bin Laden and al Qaeda safe haven and support. And around the globe, we worked with our friends and allies to capture or kill scores of al Qaeda terrorists, including several who were a part of the 9/11 plot.
Yet Osama Bin Laden avoided capture and escaped across the Afghan border into Pakistan. Meanwhile, al-Qaeda continued to operate from along that border and operate through its affiliates across the world.

 

"We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country. And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day”

And so shortly after taking office, I directed Leon Panetta, the director of the CIA, to make the killing or capture of Bin Laden the top priority of our war against al-Qaeda, even as we continued our broader efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat his network.

Then, last August, after years of painstaking work by our intelligence community, I was briefed on a possible lead to Bin Laden. It was far from certain, and it took many months to run this thread to ground. I met repeatedly with my national security team as we developed more information about the possibility that we had located Bin Laden hiding within a compound deep inside of Pakistan. And finally, last week, I determined that we had enough intelligence to take action, and authorized an operation to get Osama Bin Laden and bring him to justice.
Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed. They took care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed Osama Bin Laden and took custody of his body.
For over two decades, Bin Laden has been al-Qaeda's leader and symbol, and has continued to plot attacks against our country and our friends and allies. The death of Bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation's effort to defeat al-Qaeda.
Yet his death does not mark the end of our effort. There's no doubt that al-Qaeda will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must - and we will - remain vigilant at home and abroad.
As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not - and never will be - at war with Islam. I've made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against Islam. Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al-Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity.
Over the years, I've repeatedly made clear that we would take action within Pakistan if we knew where Bin Laden was. That is what we've done. But it's important to note that our counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped lead us to Bin Laden and the compound where he was hiding. Indeed, Bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan as well, and ordered attacks against the Pakistani people.
Tonight, I called President Zardari, and my team has also spoken with their Pakistani counterparts. They agree that this is a good and historic day for both of our nations. And going forward, it is essential that Pakistan continue to join us in the fight against al-Qaeda and its affiliates.
The American people did not choose this fight. It came to our shores, and started with the senseless slaughter of our citizens. After nearly 10 years of service, struggle, and sacrifice, we know well the costs of war. These efforts weigh on me every time I, as Commander-in-Chief, have to sign a letter to a family that has lost a loved one, or look into the eyes of a service member who's been gravely wounded.
So Americans understand the costs of war. Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when our people have been killed. We will be relentless in defense of our citizens and our friends and allies. We will be true to the values that make us who we are. And on nights like this one, we can say to those families who have lost loved ones to al-Qaeda's terror: Justice has been done.
Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who've worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome. The American people do not see their work, nor know their names. But tonight, they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of their pursuit of justice.
We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country. And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day.
Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered in our commitment to see that we do whatever it takes to prevent another attack on our shores.
And tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11. I know that it has, at times, frayed. Yet today's achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people.
The cause of securing our country is not complete. But tonight, we are once again reminded that America can do whatever we set our mind to. That is the story of our history, whether it's the pursuit of prosperity for our people, or the struggle for equality for all our citizens; our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place.
Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Thank you. May God bless you. And may God bless the United States of America.

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TUNAWATAKIA UCHAGUZI WA KIDEMOKRASIA NA WA AMANI

Vyuo Vikuu Afrika havitambuliwi

 

Chuo kikuu cha Khartoum

Kuorodhesha vyuo vikuu kulingana na umaarufu ni desturi inayokua kwa kasi sana katika sekta ya elimu ya juu.

Orodha hiyo, inayojumuisha vyuo vikuu vilivyo maarufu zaidi duniani, ina walakini kwani bara zima halimo.
Hutapata hata chuo kimoja kutoka bara la Afrika kwenye orodha hiyo.
Vyuo vikuu vilivyoorodheshwa ni vya Marekani, Ulaya na baadhi kutoka China na Korea Kusini huku Afrika ikiwa imesahaulika.
Mazungumzo yanayohusu utandawazi wa vyuo vikuu yanatumia lugha ya kuvutia iliyorembwa kwa mada ya ushirikiano wa kimataifa, pamoja na mzunguko wa fedha katika mitandao ya kimataifa.
Ni rahisi sana kupotoshwa na mafanikio ya vyuo hivi ambavyo mazoea ni kuwatunukia watu tuzo na kujionyesha.
Swali ni, ikiwa ushindani wa kimataifa wa vyuo hivi utajikita katika hadhi na uwezo wa vyuo vichache, na hivyo basi bara zima likasahaulika, mambo yatakuwa vipi?

Idadi yaongezeka

Kwa mujibu wa taasisi ya takwimu ya shirika la elimu, sayansi, na utamaduni la Umoja wa Mataifa, kuna wanafunzi milioni 4.5 kusini mwa jangwa la Sahara.
Kulingana na orodha hiyo, wanafunzi hawa kutoka bara la Afrika ni kama hawapo.

Bw Thandika Mkandawire

Lakini idadi hii inawakilisha kuwepo kwa ongezeko kubwa. Mwaka 1970, idadi ya wanafunzi Ilikuwa 200,000 katika eneo hilo la Afrika na sasa idadi ya vijana wanaojiunga na chuo kikuu imeongezeka kutoka aslimia moja hadi sita.
Katika takwimu hizi kuna tofauti kubwa zinazojitokeza. Nchini Malawi, takriban asilimia 0.5 ya vijana watajiunga na chuo kikuu wakati Cameroon kiwango kimefikia asilimia tisa.
Pia kuna mienendo tofauti kwa wale wanaoamua kusomea ng'ambo.
Wanafunzi wanaotoka kusini mwa jangwa la Sahara wengi wao husomea nchi za Afrika Kusini na Ufaransa.
Pia wanafunzi kutoka Afrika Kaskazini huenda kusomea Ufaransa.
Tatizo lingine ni kwamba wanawake kutoka bara la Afrika huwa hawajiungi na chuo kikuu kwa wingi.
Ukilinganisha idadi ya wanawake na wanaume katika vyuo vikuu, idadi ya wanaume ndio kubwa zaidi.
Nchini Chad - nchi iliyo kubwa zaidi kushinda nchi za Uingereza, Ufaransa na Ujerumani zikijumuishwa pamoja - asilimia 0.6 pekee ya wanawake ndio wanaojiunga na chuo kikuu.
Ingawa idadi ya wanafunzi kuongezeka barani Afrika ni jambo zuri, hii itaathiri mambo mengine pia.
Kwa mujibu wa Benki Kuu ya Dunia, ongezeko la idadi ya wanaojiunga na chuo kikuu imeongezeka mno hata kuzidi uwezo wa kifedha wa vyuo hivyo kuajiri wafanyakazi na kununua vifaa.

Mwelekeo tofauti wa ufadhili

Profesa Thandika Mkandawire, mkufunzi wa maendeleo barani Afrika 'African Development' katika chuo kikuu cha LSE alisema, vyuo vikuu vya Afrika bado vinajaribu kurudi katika hali yake kutokana na kukosa ufadhili miaka ya 80 baada ya fedha hizo kuhamishwa kwenye shule za msingi.
Katika enzi za baada ya ukoloni kwenye miaka ya 60 na 70, vyuo vikuu vingi viliibuka barani Afrika lakini hali hii ilisitishwa ghafla. Na wakati maeneo mengine duniani yalikuwa yakiwekeza kwenye elimu ya juu, bara la Afrika lilikosa fursa hiyo.
Profesa Mkandawire alisema "Ukishaangamiza chuo kikuu, ustawishaji wa chuo hicho tena utakuwa si rahisi."

Waandamanaji wadai uwekezaji kwenye elimu

Huenda itakuwa vigumu sana kujaribu kukaribia vipimo vya maendeleo vilivyoko katika vyuo vikuu vingine duniani baada ya 'miaka mingi' iliyopotezwa.
Prof Mkandawire alisema, watu wenye kipato cha kawaida wanajitahidi kushinikiza kuwepo kwa vyuo bora zaidi ili ijadiliwe kwenye duru za kisiasa.
Pia kuna ufahamu kuwa vyuo vikuu ni sekta mojawapo iliyo muhimu katika kuujenga uchumi wa kisasa.
Jo Beall, makamu mkuu wa chuo kikuu cha Cape Town Afrika Kusini (chuo pekee kutoka Afrika kuwa miongoni mwa vyuo vikuu 200 vilivyo bora) alisema "Vyuo vikuu ndio pahala panapo fursa ya kujipandisha katika tabaka za kijamii."

Rasilmali yaadimika

Bi Beall alielezea jinsi alivyoona barabara za kuelekea chuo kikuu kimoja Afrika ya kati zikiwa zimejaa foleni za watu wakiwa na mashine ya kupiga chapa ili kutoa huduma kwa wanafunzi, zikiwa zinaendesha na betri za gari, wakiwa wananakili vitabu vya miaka ya 50.
Wanafunzi hulazimika kusafiri kwa saa tatu au nne ili kufika chuo kikuu.

Wasiwasi wa kisiasa umekuwa kikwazo kwa uwekezaji barani Afrika.

Isitoshe, ukumbi wa mihadhara hujaa kupindukia hadi kuna walinzi na lango la kudhibiti msongamano wa watu.
Profesa Beall ambaye atajiunga na taasisi ya 'British Council' baadaye mwaka huu alisema, licha ya hayo, bado ana matumaini kuhusu mustakabali wa mfumo wa elimu ya juu Afrika.
Kuna vyuo vikuu vinavyojitahidi kuwa taasisi zinazojishughulisha na utafiti wa hali ya juu.
Phillp Altbach, mkurugenzi wa 'Centre for International Higher Education Boston College' Marekani alisema udhaifu wa vyuo vikuu barani Afrika haitokani tu na ukosefu wa fedha bali kuna kasoro kadha wa kadha ikiwa ni pamoja na msukosuko wa kisiasa na ubadhirifu wa mali.

Kushindwa kuvutia

Soko la wanafunzi kutoka nje halijafanikiwa kuwavutia wanafunzi kwenda barani Afrika. Badala yake, wasomi wamelihama bara hilo kwenda kuishi ng'ambo.

Chuo kikuu Tunis

Vyuo vikuu vya Marekani na Uingereza vimewekeza katika matawi ya vyuo vyao barani Asia na Mashariki ya kati badala ya Afrika.
Pia Afrika, ambapo utajiri mkubwa sana na umaskini uliokithiri, umekosa watu wenye uwezo wa wastani Afrika hawana ushawishi kama wale wanaoishi nchi za China na India ambako wamechochea ustawishaji wa elimu ya juu nchini mwao.
Pamoja na uwekezaji wa fedha, alisema kunahitajika mabadiliko ya kitamaduni kama vile kulinda uhuru wa kitaaluma ili kuweka hali itakayoimarisha vyuo vikuu.
Lakini hakuna kuepuka pengo la kiuchumi.
Aliyekuwa waziri mkuu wa Uingereza Tony Blair ameunda wakfu inayofanya kazi na mtandao wa vyuo vikuu duniani kote, ikiwemo Afrika na Marekani.
Alisema chuo kikuu cha Yale, Marekani si tu kwamba kina uwezo mkubwa kifedha na chuo kama cha Fourah Bay College Sierra Leone - mali iliyowekwa wakfu ya Yale ni mara chungu nzima zaidi ya utajiri wa nchi nzima.
Ruth Turner mkurugezi mkuu wa wakfu hiyo alisema tofauti hii illiopo kwa sasa haitokani na hali ya uchumi tu bali kunahitajika kuliangalia suala hili kwa misingi ya maadili.
"Sote tunaishi katika dunia ya utandawazi lakini tunakosa namna ya kujadili tatizo hili tukizingatia maadili."

Maendeleo ya kiuchumi

Katika utandawazi duniani, vyuo vikuu vyenye uwezo vinaonekana kunufaika zaidi na vile vilivyo maarufu zaidi.

Chuo kikuu cha Free State

Vyuo vikuu vilivyo katika mstari wa mbele ni "taasisi za kimataifa. Vyuo hivi vinaweza kuwavutia wakufunzi waliobobea na vina uhusiano na sekta ya biashara pamoja na kuwa na ushawishi uliovuka mipaka" alisema Keith Harman ambaye anafanya kazi kwenye mradi unaofadhiliwa na jumuiya ya madola kuendeleza vyuo vikuu nchini Uganda ili kuwavutia wanafunzi wa Afrika mashariki na kusini.
Kwa upande mwingine, vyuo vikuu vingi barani Afrika ambavyo havina uhusiano kama huo "manufaa ya utandawazi "
"Vyuo vikuu ni misingi muhimu ya kuwaleta watu waliostadi na pia vina umuhimu katika kuleta maendeleo ya kiuchumi" alisema Bw Harman lakini vyuo vingi Afrika vinapoteza fursa ya kupanda daraja kwani havijafanikiwa katka uwekezaji na utafiti zaidi, pamoja na uwezo wa kuwavutia wanafunzi kutoka ng'ambo.
Profesa Makandawire alisema hata hivyo, kuna dalili za kuwepo na matumaini. " Kuna mabadiliko, mambo yanakuwa wazi zaidi ; ukandamizaji umepungua."
Alisema pia kuna ufahamu kuwa kusitisha uwekezaji katika vyuo vikuu ilikuwa ni makosa ambayo sasa yanarekebishwa.
Aliongezea "Kuna matokeo mazuri ambayo yanayojitokeza" lakini alitoa ilani kuwa maendeleo yatachukua miaka mingi ya kazi ngumu.

Source : http://www.bbc.co.uk/swahili/habari/2011/04/110411_afrika_vyuo_vikuu.shtml

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