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

South African Union Threatens Govt on E-Tolls

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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 »

Zambia's President Moving Economy Forward

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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 »

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