June 20

• Somalia: No Stability in Sight for Somalia

  The international community had hoped that Somalia would soon stabilize. But the recent attack on a UN compound shows that the security situation is still precarious and the... Read more »

• Nigeria: Boko Haram Still Active in Northern Nigeria

  Despite the state of emergency, north-eastern Nigeria is still embattled. Gunmen have attacked two schools and killed several students in recent days. The gunmen are believed to be... Read more »

• Somalia: UN 'Not Deterred' By Attack On Its Mogadishu Compound

  The United Nations says a suicide attack by al-Shabaah rebels on its main Mogadishu compound will not deter it from "building peace" in Somalia. Four foreigners working at the UN... Read more »

• Mali: Green Light for Elections in Mali?

  At the end of July Malians will elect a new president. Yet the government is still not in full control of the northern part of the country. A deal signed with Tuareg rebels is... Read more »

June 19

• Somalia: Multiple Fatalities As Al Shabab Attack UN Somalia Base

  Militants linked to al Qaeda have caused multiple deaths after breaking into the United Nations' main compound in the Somalian capital, Mogadishu. The rebel group al Shabab claimed... Read more »

• Mali: Malians - Refugees in Their Own Country

  More than 447,000 people, mainly from the Tuareg ethnic group, have fled northern Mali to the south or to neighboring countries. After months of being on the run, some of them now... Read more »

June 18

• Zimbabwe: Chikwanha - "Time Is Running Out for Reforms in Zimbabwe." [interview]

  Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe appears to be bowing to pressure to postpone the country's elections. Regional body SADC has recommended they should be held later than 31 July,... Read more »

June 14

• Egypt: War of Words Between Egypt and Ethiopia Over Dam Project

  The row between Egypt and Ethiopia over water from the River Nile goes back many years. Now it is escalating as Ethiopia forges ahead with the construction of a huge dam. But there... Read more »

June 13

• Zimbabwe: Prime Minister Rejects Mugabe's July Election Date

  Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has vowed to oppose a July 31 election date set by President Robert Mugabe. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Opposition Rejects Mugabe's Election Date

  Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has announced that elections will be held on 31 July, 2013. Coalition partner and main political rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, wants the decision to... Read more »

June 12

• South Africa: Media Focus On Ailing Mandela Said to Be 'Un-African'

  As Nelson Mandela remains in a Pretoria hospital, journalists from around the world have set up camp outside. Some residents offer help, others say the media's behavior is... Read more »

• South Africa: Nelson Mandela 'Responding to Treatment'

  South Africa's president Jacob Zuma has said Nelson Mandela is responding better to treatment following a "difficult few days." The 94-year-old was hospitalized on Saturday with a... Read more »

• Liberia: Traffic Lights in Monrovia Seen as Sign of Progress

  The capital of the West African nation of Liberia has witnessed the first installation of traffic lights since a 14 year civil war ended in 2003. This is widely seen as a sign that... Read more »

• Angola: Germany Seeks to Boost Trade Ties

  Two years ago, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Angola's President Eduardo dos Santos agreed on a 'strategic partnership.' But progress has been slow and Germany is still only a... Read more »

June 11

• Congo-Kinshasa: Growing Evidence of Radioactive Contamination in DRC

  Human rights activists say uranium is being mined illegally in DRC. Doctors record an increase in the number of pre-birth deformities in areas close to mines. Read more »

June 10

• Mozambique: Mozambican Man Campaigns for Female Condom

  The female condom has been making its way across developing countries, particularly those in the African continent. While many see this as a woman's commodity, one man in... Read more »

• South Africa: Nelson Mandela Remains in 'Serious but Stable' Condition

  South African President Jacob Zuma has repeated a call for the nation to pray for former leader Nelson Mandela. The anti-Apartheid hero remained hospitalized and was being treated... Read more »

• East Africa: Sudan Denies Troops Crossed Into South Sudan

  Sudan has downplayed allegations by South Sudan that its troops crossed into the buffer zone between the two countries, and denies it is now backpedaling on a peace agreement meant... Read more »

June 09

• Libya: Army Chief Quits After Deadly Benghazi Unrest

  The chief of staff of Libya's army has resigned after an outbreak of unrest in the second city, Benghazi, which claimed 31 lives. The fighting began after protesters converged on a... Read more »

June 08

• Mali: Indirect Mali Crisis Talks Begin With Tuareg Groups

  Malian authorities and armed ethnic Tuareg groups have begun indirect talks in a bid to resolving conflict in the country. It is hoped the ceasefire meeting will allow nationwide... Read more »

• East Africa: Sudan 'Blocks Oil Pipeline From South Sudan'

  Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has reportedly ordered the flow of oil from South Sudan to be halted. Khartoum alleges that its landlocked neighbor, which recently seceded from... Read more »

June 07

• Zimbabwe: 'Constitution Not Subservient' [interview]

  A summit of regional mediators, scheduled for Sunday in the Mozambican capital Maputo, to assess Zimbabwe's readiness for elections has been postponed. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Nyikadzino - "Constitution Not Subservient to Election Date"

  A summit of regional mediators, scheduled for Sunday in the Mozambican capital Maputo, to assess Zimbabwe's readiness for elections has been postponed. Read more »

• Kenya: Kenyan to Head Unctad

  Mukhisa Kituyi, about to become the new head of UNCTAD, will have to mediate between industrialized and developing countries. Fellow Kenyans attest that the former trade minister... Read more »

June 06

• Africa: Militia Groups Turn to Elephant Poaching

  With militia groups in Africa suspected of arming themselves through the illegal ivory trade, elephant poaching is not only causing concern among conservationists, it is also a... Read more »