Election and Inauguration of President Kgalema Motlanthe of South Africa on September 26, 2008
Kgalema Motlanthe, deputy president of South Africa's ruling African National Congress, arrives in Parliament in Cape Town.
AllAfrica Photoessays
President Thabo Mbeki Reviews Ships of the South African Navy
The downfall of South Africa's President Thabo is closely linked to controversy over a massive arms deal which included the purchase of new ships -- which were officially shown to Mbeki late in August 2008. In this photo, Mbeki takes the salute from the SA Navy at its Simon's Town base near Cape Town.
Africa Rising Festival
The "This Day Music and Fashion Festival 2008" came to Washington DC in August 2008, after two festivals in Nigeria.
Nelson Mandela Celebrates His 90th Birthday
Twenty years ago, 250,000 people gathered in Hyde Park, London to celebrate the jailed Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday and demand his release. This year, many returned, joining others not yet born in 1988, to join Mandela himself in celebrating his 90th birthday. (Photo essay offered with permission of the Nelson Mandela Foundation)
Contre la violence faite aux journalistes aux Sénégal
Yakham Mbaye, directeur de Publication du quotidien "Le Populaire" était le porte parole du jour des journalistes.
Election Days in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
A group of boys play after school with a car they have crafted out of scrap wire. Despite the extreme lack of necessities and the violence this political and economic crisis has brought, residents of Bulawayo have found ways around the ‘roadblocks’ – both actual police roadblocks and obstacles in their daily lives.
Sean Paul performs in Senegal
Grammy winning recording artist Sean Paul performed in Senegal this week for the first time, giving an unprecedented and energized show for the developing country that has been experiencing particularly hard times recently.
Rescuing Africa's Environment
"Africa: Atlas of Our Changing Environment," published by the United Nations Environment Programme, shows that it is possble not only to stem environmental destruction, but to reverse it. Good news from Niger is that there has been a major environmental transformation over the past 30 years. Here, Nigerien ecologist Larwanou Mahamane stands among young winter thorn trees that are thriving in an area of extensive cropland.
Environmental Change Threatens Africa
"Africa: Atlas of Our Changing Environment," a publication of the United Nations Environment Programme tracks through satellite imagery the impact of natural and human activity on the continent over several decades. One of the most dramatic changes is to be seen on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, where glaciers have shrunk by 80 percent over the last century.
Nigerian State Visit to South Africa, June 2008
President Umaru Yar'Adua of Nigeria, on a state visit to South Africa, was welcomed in a ceremony held against the backdrop of the South African parliament in Cape Town on June 3, 2008.
Senegal 1, Algeria 0 - World Cup Qualifying Match
A Senegalese supporter, dressed by the leading sponsor, waves the Senegalese flag. The match was one of the first qualifying matches for the World Cup and African Cup of Nations in 2010.
Senegal v. Algerie, 1:0
Un supporter sénégalais, habillé par le sponsor leader brandissant le drapeau national sénégalais.
Refugees Find Safe Haven In a Cape Town Suburb
More than 200 foreign nationals sought refuge at the Bothasig community hall in the northern suburbs of Cape Town. They were forced to flee their homes in Du Noon, after some of their local South African neighbours violently attacked them on May 21, 2008.
Aid Delivery to Chad
Displaced women at Koloma in southeastern Chad gathering to receive food aid for their families. Nearly 8,000 displaced people wait for aid workers to begin handing out some 100 tons of flour, salt, sugar and cooking oil that has taken over a year to reach Koloma.
Xenophobia Rages in South Africa
In recent weeks, violence against foreigners in informal settlements in South Africa's Gauteng province has flared up and spread, leaving scores injured and many dead. AllAfrica has compiled a selection of images documenting the situation.
Artefacts of South Africa's Apartheid Years
A representation of one of the bulldozers which destroyed District Six.
Recreating Nomvuyo's District Six house
A recreation of "Nomvuyo's room," including her bed and cupboard.
Former Distict Six Residents Make Their Mark
Former District Six residents can mark where they used to live on this map of the area on the museum floor.
A Look Back At Kenya's 2007 Election and Aftermath
Election posters for the three main presidential candidates.
Struggling For Fair Elections in Nigeria
Voting begins in Bwari local government for the re-run of the House and Senate seats in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Diverse styles in African fashion
President Abdoulaye Wade receives an award for his support of the Arts and culture. "I hail the diversity of this evening," President Wade declared. "I had never imagined the standing of the show I just attended; I am overjoyed."
Créations diverses de la mode Africaine
Le Président Abdoulaye Wade a reçu un prix pour son soutien aux arts et à la culture avant de s'exprimer en ses termes “ J'ai beaucoup apprécié la diversité culturelle de cette soirée et je n'avais jamais imaginé la portée de ce spectacle que j'ai vu ce soir, je suis vraiment heureux”
International Women’s Day Celebration: Empowering Women in Africa
Celebrated each year on March 8th, International Women’s Day marks an important time for women around the world. It’s a time of celebration, a time of global admiration, and a time to honor the accomplishments of women around the world— many accomplishments which surfaced amidst extreme hardship and adversity. This year, the British Embassy co-hosted an afternoon tea with International non-profit organization Africare on the eve of the famed international women’s holiday. The event launched the United Kingdom’s Empowerment of Women Executive Summary, a joint British Embassy/Department for International Development (DFID) report outlining policy recommendations to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women in Africa. Key policy leaders in African, British and U.S. government united to celebrate the launching of the Executive Summary Report, the accomplishments of women in past and anticipation of accomplishments to come. Teacups line a table in the main conference room of Africare House on the eve on International Women’s Day.
U.S. Doctors for Africa Launch Mobile Clinic
U.S. Doctors for Africa is launching its first mobile clinic in Ethiopia in early 2008. Dr. Ted Alemayhu, founder and board member of U.S. Doctors for Africa, says his organization is committed to "deploying 200 mobile clinics to Africa by the year 2020." The pilot program in Ethiopia will provide basic health care, including vaccinations and minor surgeries, in rural areas. Teams of volunteer health care professionals from the U.S. will work with Africans to provide services and training simultaneuously. "Ultimately," says Dr. Alemayhu, "we hope local folks will be trained to take over with the whole process."
Chadians Take Refuge in Cameroon
When refugees fleeing the recent rebel assault on Chad's capital, N'Djamena, first arrived in the border town of Kousseri in Cameroon, they camped haphazardly on the ground wherever they found space.
President Bush Makes Historic Visit to Liberia
United States President George W. Bush and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf pass an honor guard Thursday during the President Bush's visit to Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. President Bush's visit was the first by a U.S. president to Liberia since President Jimmy Carter visited in 1978.
President Bush Visits Ghana
United States President George W. Bush and Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor of Ghana watch a ceremonial dancer Tuesday night upon the arrival of President Bush and first lady Laura Bush to Kotoka International Airport in Accra, the capital of Ghana
President Bush Visits Rwanda
United States President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are greeted by children with flowers on their arrival Tuesday, February 19 to Kigali International Airport in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Rwanda is the third stop in President Bush's five-country African tour.
President Bush Visits Tanzania
Tanzanian women in dresses bearing the likeness of President George W. Bush wave flags from Tanzania and the United States as they await the arrival of President Bush on Saturday, at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's biggest city. President Bush spent two days in Tanzania.
President Bush Visits Benin
United States President George W. Bush stopped in Benin for a few hours on Saturday during his tour of the continent. Here, Bush is greeted by President Boni Yayi of Benin, and his wife, Madame Chantal de Souza Yayi, as he and first lady Laura Bush deplane Air Force One at Cadjehoun International Airport in in the capital, Cotonou.
Opening of South Africa's Parliament
The official opening of South Africa's Parliament on Friday 8 February 2008 was an opportunity for MPs, VIPs, entertainers, spectators and members of the press to get into the spirit of the occasion and celebrate a new South African year in style. AllAfrica's Helen Kilbey was there with a camera, to give a glimpse into what went on outside the walls of the parliamentary chambers where President Thabo Mbeki gave his State of the Nation address. Above: A group of pensioner spectators arrive at Parliament dressed in their traditional finery.
La CAN 2008, c'est celle des fans
Les supporters constituent le plus beau charme de la coupe d'Afrique des nations de football. Ils viennent de partout pour soutenir leur pays et participer à leur manière à cette grande messe du football africain. Ils rivalisent d'imagination et de patriotisme pour apporter leur soutien aux joueurs mais c'est surtout des éléments culturels de leur pays qu'ils mettent en valeur à travers leur déguisement. Ce reportage photo au coeur de la Can, très coloré du reste rend hommage à ses vaillants supporters très fair play. L'essentiel pour eux étant de participer à la fête.
Africa Cup of Nations 2008
The most charming feature of the Africa Cup of Nations is the fans who travel from all over the continent to cheer on their teams. Competing to outdo one another in displays of creativity and patriotism, they highlight the richness of their national cultures and turn Africa’s biggest sporting event into a gigantic party. This photo essay pays tribute to the fans of the 26th Cup of Nations.
Liberia National Agriculture Fair 2007
Liberia recently held its National Agriculture Fair, the first of its kind in 15 years. The three-day event was sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture with help from numerous NGOs such as the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), USAID, the World Food Program, Catholic Relief Services, Mercy Corps, several UN agencies (Unmil, UNHCR, UNDP, Unifem), the World Bank, as well as Cellcom, the Liberian Petroleum Refining Company, and a variety of other commercial interests.
Subsistence Agriculture in Liberia
Musa Topah is a subsistence farmer. He is one of thousands of like him who survive on what they grow on the land or catch in nearby waterways and bush.
Fezeka community garden, Gugulethu
Fezeka community garden in Gugulethu township. At the far end of the garden walks Shaba Esiteng, 77, one of Fezeka's six members.
Hlumani community garden, Khayelitsha
Hlumani community garden in Khayelitsha is the oldest example of a successful, community-owned food garden in Cape Town's townships. Here, Jayfsh Mshweshwe (left) and Alfred Ngcizela (right), two of Hlumani's 44 members, survey their crops. The garden has begun to recover from a dry period lasting many months due to a broken water system. Many of the growing vegetables died before the system could be fixed.
Siyazama community garden, Khayelitsha
The Siyazama garden in Khayelitsha is the most successful community-owned garden in Cape Towns' townships. A wide variety of organic vegetables are grown for both subsistence and for sale. Here, a satisfied customer shows off her fresh cabbages.
Arid Nigerian Region Turns to Science to Improve Crop Harvests
The yields of crops grown around villages such as Sabon Gari Ganu in Nigeria’s northern Katsina state have fallen as a result of lower soil fertilities and competition for good farming land.
2007 Election Campaign in Kenya
Election fever is sweeping Kenya as Kenyans eagerly await 27 December when they head to the polls for presidential and parliamentary elections. This bus has been decorated with campaign fliers.
Wheels
Wheelbarrows have been so important to Liberia that an image of one appears on the official seal. In a country where roads have deteriorated during decades of conflict and poverty is severe, wheelbarrows remain ubiquitous as an engine of commerce. Wheelbarrow entrepreneurs are even unionized as a profession. But the handy one-wheel transporter is used for every kind of conveyancing - from transporting possessions to taking the ill to clinics. Enjoy these images from Monrovia, Kakata and Ganta.
Health in Liberia
Newly capped nursing students celebrate at John F. Kennedy Hospital in Monrovia.
Rebuilding Liberia
The principal of the Methodist-run school at Ganta fled fighting on more than one occasion but returned to rebuild the ruined school buildings. Nearly 500 students are now enrolled in the re-opened school.
Liberia's New Generation
Liberian law mandates free, compulsory education, but there are no places for as many as half the country's children. Ongoing conflict put an estimated 80% of the 2,400 schools that existed before the war out of operation.
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