September 17, 2014
West Africa: Army General 'On the Ground' Directing U.S. Ebola Campaign
By the time President Obama announced a stepped up effort to combat Ebola in west Africa on Tuesday, the Army officer he tapped to coordinate the response was already on the job. Read more »
September 13, 2014
West Africa: Obama to Step Up Ebola Response As Businesses, Senators Press for More
President Obama will announce the appointment of a high-level military coordinator and a stepped-up U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak when he visits Atlanta on Tuesday,… Read more »
September 07, 2014
Africa: Obama Commits 'Military Assets' for Ebola Health-Care Surge
The Ebola crisis in west Africa is " a national security priority" for the United States, President Obama said in an interview on Saturday. Read more »
September 03, 2014
West Africa: Ebola 'Racing Ahead' of Response - Obama to Raise at NATO
President Obama will discuss the Ebola emergency when he participates in the NATO summit in Wales this week. Read more »
August 31, 2014
Africa: How Africa is Losing the Ebola Battle - Amadou Mahtar Ba
A combination of fear of the Ebola virus, weak public infrastructures in three of the world's poorest countries, and a slow response by the international public health community… Read more »
Africa: Citizens Call to Action on Ebola - Petition
As the Ebola virus becomes an overwhelming human catastrophe affecting public health, social institutions and and economic well-being in Africa, we stand in solidarity with our… Read more »
August 25, 2014
West Africa: With Better Ebola Response, 'Outbreak Would Be Over' - CDC's Frieden
As a fifth African country on Sunday announced Ebola deaths, Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), left for Liberia, Sierra… Read more »
August 20, 2014
West Africa: Outrage Over Global Ebola Response - Calls for Action
Imagine this choice. Your child has Ebola symptoms. You have no protective gloves to help keep you alive to care for her. But she needs comfort, so you wash her and wipe away her… Read more »
March 17, 2014
West Africa: Shipping Industry Calls for Joint Action on Piracy
West Africa's coastal states need to step up co-ordination to beat the growing incidence of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, says an international maritime organisation. Read more »
February 27, 2014
Guinea: Rapid Steps Needed to Ensure Credible Elections
When Guinea's Supreme Court announced the final results of the legislative elections on November 15, 2013, Guineans finally, and quite understandably, breathed a massive sigh of… Read more »
January 27, 2014
Africa: Africans Struggle to See Oil, Mineral Revenues
A major new survey of African countries which depend on mining or oil revenues shows that six in 10 people have difficulty in finding out how their governments spend the proceeds… Read more »
October 04, 2013
Guinea: Opposition Withdraws From Vote Count
Guinea's main opposition parties have pulled out of the counting of votes in the country's parliamentary elections, according to the BBC. The September 28 poll was meant to replace… Read more »
July 17, 2013
Guinea: Death Toll Mounts in Guinea Clashes
Inter-communal clashes in southern Guinea have claimed up to 40 lives and left more than 100 wounded, according to local radio reports. Read more »
February 25, 2013
Guinea: Opposition Withdraws From Electoral Process
Guinea's opposition party coalition has pulled out of the preparations for the legislative election set for May 12, according to Reuters. Read more »
May 10, 2012
Guinea: Opposition Calls for Mass Protests Over Poll Delay
There have been mixed responses to a day of national protest called for by opposition parties in Guinea, who are demanding dialogue with the government on the holding of… Read more »
April 02, 2012
Guinea: Parties Need to Put Nation First in Election Year
In recent weeks, Guinea's President Alpha Conde and the opposition have failed to resolve differences over the conduct of the legislative elections set for July 8. Read more »
March 15, 2012
Africa: African Democracies 'Represent the Future,' Says U.S. Policymaker
Promoting democracy in Africa has been a policy focus for successive U.S. administrations in the post-Cold War era. Since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, the American… Read more »
February 02, 2012
Ghana/Guinea: The Quiet Efficiency of the Black Stars
Ghana's quiet efficiency was again on display in their 1-1 draw with Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Read more »
February 01, 2012
Ghana/Guinea: Black Stars Oust Syli Nationale With Afcon's Finest Goal
Ghana advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations as Group D winners after a 1-1 draw with a 10-man Guinea in Franceville on Wednesday night. Read more »
January 31, 2012
Ghana/Guinea: Syli Nationale Have What It Takes to Shock Talented Black Stars
Ghana have a tough choice to make with their team selection for Wednesday's decisive Group D match against Guinea in Franceville. They now have players surplus to requirements,… Read more »
January 29, 2012
Guinea/Botswana: Youthful Syli Nationale Promise a Bright Future
Guinea's youthful team showed glimpses of their potential in their opening African Nations Cup match last week but their 6-1 win over Botswana on Saturday night emphasised a bright… Read more »
January 28, 2012
Guinea/Botswana: Syli Nationale Bring Zebras Crashing Down
Guinea scored six of the best in a goal feast on Saturday to bring Botswana back down to earth with a bang in their Group D match in Franceville. Read more »
January 27, 2012
Botswana/Guinea: Gutsy Zebras Plan Attacking Game for Syli National
Botswana coach Stanley Tshosane has promised an attacking game on Saturday when his team take on Guinea in Franceville in their second match in Group D. Read more »
January 25, 2012
Guinea/Mali: Lively, Fast-Paced Encounter Breaks the Afcon Mould
Quick fire and high tempo matches have never been a staple at the African Nations Cup finals but Mali and Guinea showed on Tuesday night in Franceville their potential to go at an… Read more »
January 24, 2012
Mali/Guinea: Syli National Lose West African Derby Despite Final Push
Mali rode their luck at times but managed to come away with a precious 1-0 victory over Guinea in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at Stade de Franceville on Tuesday. Read more »