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Egypts Draft Constitution Expected to Resolve Crisis
Protesters clash with police: The head of Egypt's Constitutional Assembly has said that the finalisation of the draft constitution is the only way to end the demonstrations in Tahrir Square.
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Nigeria Approves Funds for National Identity Scheme
A Nigerian woman holds her voter card (file photo): The Nigerian government has approved a measure to import 13 million national identity cards under a new identification system.
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Youth Cadres Threaten Zambias Stability
ZANU-PF youth parade in Harare: Increasing political violence spearheaded by youth cadres for hire is raising serious concerns in Zimbabwe.
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Uganda Under Pressure From U.S. Over Anti-Gay Bill
U.S. officials have reiterated concerns over Uganda's proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, urging the country's legislators not to pass the law.
Political Tensions Threaten Cote d'Ivoire's Recovery - Analysis
Ivorian soldiers: A report from the International Crisis Group finds that violence and political tensions are threatening Côte d'Ivoire's path to stability. More
Sierra Leone Opposition Cries Foul After Election
Sierra Leone's election commission has officially declared that President Ernest Koroma has won reelection. More
Website Uncovers Corrupt Politicians in Kenya
Political artwork: Ahead of the 2013 poll, the fight against corruption has gone digital with a website that links high-ranking politicians to graft and other scandals. More
South African Court to Hear Anti-Zuma Plea
Supporters of President Jacob Zuma: Opposition parties in South Africa have turned to the courts in a bid to secure a debate over a vote of no confidence in the president. More
Indicted Presidential Hopefuls Form Pact in Kenya
Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that he will be campaigning for office with MP William Ruto as his running mate in Kenya's upcoming presidential elections. More
NGOs Warn of Human Rights Abuses Before Zimbabwe Polls
A new report analyses multiple forms of harassment, including police violence and slander, against human rights defenders in Zimbabwe. More
Pressure Mounts on Liberian President Over Alleged Nepotism
A prominent human rights lawyer in Liberia has called for President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to resign over the decision to appoint her sons to key government positions. More
South Africa: Ruling Party Proposes Changes to Controversial Bill
Demonstrators: The ANC has proposed changes to the Protection of State Information Bill after protesters gathered at the gates of Parliament in Cape Town during a rally against the implementation of the bill. More
Sierra Leone's President Leads in Polls Report
Provisional results from the country's elections suggest incumbent President Ernest Bai Koroma may be headed for a second term. More
Egypt: Transport Minister Resigns After School Bus Disaster
Transport Minister Mohamed Rashad al-Matini has resigned after a school bus crash that claimed the lives of 50 people, mostly children.
New Somali Cabinet Sworn in
Newly elected cabinet ministers have officially been sworn in during a ceremony in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. More
2012 Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance
While the quality of governance on the continent has improved, key regional and strategic players have slipped in the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
InFocus: Governance
The ruling ANC's Alliance partner Cosatu has warned government of their intentions to remove toll gantries on Johannesburg’s highways if they do not receive feedback against ... Read more »
The government aims to integrate the country into the global economy to enhance job and wealth creation across all disciplines, says President Michael Sata. Read more »
Top Headlines
- Zimbabwe: Mugabe Party Faces Cash Dilemma (Zimbabwe Standard)
- Swaziland: Take From the King, Give to Poor - IMF (Swazi Media)
- Africa: After Africa's Wars, a 'New Day' for Building Peace (Africa Renewal)
- Somalia: A Smiling New President for a Country in Desperation (Garowe Online)
- Tanzania: Kikwete Targets Zero HIV Infections By 2015 (Daily News)
- Zimbabwe: Leaders to Pay for Crimes Against Humanity - ICC (Zimbabwe Standard)
- Zimbabwe: Nation Should Wake Up to Reality (Zimbabwe Standard)
- Nigeria: Power Struggles Tearing Ruling Party Apart (Daily Trust)
- Egypt: Morsi Calls People to Referendum On the Constitution On Dec. 15 (Egypt Online)
- Egypt: Attorney General Surveys Staff On Referendum-Supervision (Aswat Masriya)
- Morocco: Spanish MP Urges Government to Support Western Sahara's Membership At UN (SPS)
- Namibia: Water for Poor Communities in Rural Areas to Be Subsidised (Namibian)
- Mozambique: Guebuza Calls for Elimination of Taboos (AIM)
- Zimbabwe: Mystery Shrouds MPs' Loans Write-Off (Zimbabwe Standard)
- Liberia: President Sirleaf Receives Letters of Credence From Ambassadors of Kuwait, Zambia (Liberia Govt)
- South Sudan: Growing Violence in Darfur Deserves Honest Reporting, Not More Flatulent UN Nonsense (SSNA)
- Morocco: Spanish PM Urges Government to Support Western Sahara's Membership At UN (SPS)
- Egypt: President Will Reassure Judges Soon (Egypt Online)
- Tanzania: Bilal Attends Mexico's Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony (Daily News)
- Egypt: NGOs Slam Article On Child Rights in Egypt's Draft Charter (Aswat Masriya)
- Uganda: Ambassador to Uganda Briefs Young Africans On Situation in Western Sahara (SPS)
- South Africa: Govt to Scrutinise Municipalities 'One By One' - Baloyi (SAnews.gov.za)
- Angola: State Secretary Encourages Children to Join Opa (ANGOP)
- Angola: Official Urges Fire-Fighter for More Commitment (ANGOP)
- East Africa: EAC Defers S.sudan, Somali Admission (New Times)
- Rwanda: Census Results Critical to Modern Rwanda (New Times)
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