July 25, 2014
Africa: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?
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While a number of African countries have recently made some progress in improving the quality of life of their people, nearly as many are backsliding, according to the latest… Read more »
July 24, 2014
Africa: U.S.-Africa Summit Must Listen to Voices of the People [guest column]
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In a guest column for AllAfrica, E. Gyimah Boadi of Ghana's Center for Democratic Development says the vast majority of Africans who prefer democracy over authoritarian regimes… Read more »
July 23, 2014
Africa: Beyond Africa Rising - What Future for the 'Last Frontier'? [document]
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Public Lecture at the London School of Economics by Dr. Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, Deputy Governor (Financial System Stability), Central Bank of Nigeria and Author, Emerging Africa:… Read more »
July 21, 2014
Africa: Putting U.S.-Africa Summit on Positive Side of History [guest column]
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In two weeks, we will witness a historic happening in Washington, DC, when for the first time, an American president will host African heads-of-state and government to discuss key… Read more »
Liberia: Changing Lives on Larger Scale is Goal of Senate Run Robert Sirleaf [interview]
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Robert Sirleaf, son of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has declared his candidacy for senator representing Montserrado County, which includes Liberia's capital, Monrovia. In a… Read more »
July 18, 2014
Africa: "Paradigm Shift' Boosts Congo Peace Prospects [guest column]
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I walked into the State Department just over a year ago to take on my new role of U.S. Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes Region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo… Read more »
July 17, 2014
Africa: How Obama Can Get the U.S.-Africa Summit Right [guest column]
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Washington in early August is known for inactivity. During these long and hot 'Dog Days', Congress departs for its annual recess. Families, including the First one, pack up for an… Read more »
July 10, 2014
Lesotho: Turbulence Ahead After Interparty Talks Crumble [guest column]
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After nearly three rounds of inter-party talks between Lesotho's government coalition partners, the All Basotho Convention (ABC), the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) and the… Read more »
July 09, 2014
Liberia: 'You Ain't Know Ebola in Town?' [blog]
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The kids chatted happily as they gathered around a community well, carrying buckets and jerry cans to fill with water for their households. They were in a buoyant mood, but it… Read more »
July 08, 2014
Cameroon: Govt Raises Salaries After Cutting Fuel Subsidies
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Cameroon has raised the base salary for government workers and the military, entering negotiations with transport workers in an effort to stop potential social unrest, according to… Read more »
July 01, 2014
Ghana: Marchers Petition President Over 'Worsening Conditions'
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Hundreds of Ghanaians are staging an "unprecedented" demonstration in front of the presidential palace to protest against what they say is the country's worsening economic… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Very Talented' Super Eagles Full of Promise
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Nigeria showed against France on Monday that they are a side full of promise but far from the finished article. Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Prepare for Life after Coach Halilhodzic
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Algeria have much to be proud of at the World Cup in Brazil, but now must ponder an uncertain future without coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Read more »
Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Accused of World Cup Match-Fixing
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Cameroon's football federation will investigate allegations of match-fixing by seven of their players at the World Cup in Brazil, Reuters has reported. Read more »
Algeria: Germany End Africa's World Cup Dream
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Algeria fought hard but were found wanting in extra-time as they lost 2-0 to Germany to see Africa's last entrant tumble out of the World Cup in Porto Alegre. Read more »
June 30, 2014
Nigeria: Unlucky Nigeria Ousted By France
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Gutsy Nigeria put in a brave performance but were beaten 2-0 by France in their World Cup second round clash in Brasilia on Monday. Read more »
June 29, 2014
Nigeria: Super Eagles Go in Search of History in Brazil
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Nigeria will go in search of history when they take on France in their World Cup second round match in Brasília on Monday. Read more »
Algeria: Fighting Algeria Readies for World Cup Clash With Germany
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Algeria's history with Germany is bittersweet as they prepare to meet in the second round of the World Cup in Porto Alegre on Monday. Read more »
June 27, 2014
Africa: Best and Worst of Africa On World Cup Stage [analysis]
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The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has shown both the best and worst of African football, but also produced for the first time ever two teams from the continent into the knockout stages. Read more »
Ghana: Problems On and Off Pitch Hurt Black Stars
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Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah tried to put a brave face on his side’s exit from the World Cup, but there must be a feeling that they have let an excellent chance slip. Read more »
Algeria: Draw for Algeria Makes African World Cup History
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Algeria ensured Africa has two teams in the second round of the World Cup for the first time in history after they held Russia to a 1-1 draw in Curitiba on Thursday. Read more »
June 26, 2014
Africa: Four Reasons Skilled Workers Leave - and How to Keep Them [guest column]
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Flexible immigration procedures are essential for skilled workers to move easily between countries and businesses. However, all around the world, there's a certain tension between… Read more »
Ghana: Senior Black Stars Players Asked to Leave Camp - Report
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Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah has sacked Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari from the Ghana World Cup team camp, Ghanaian radio station Citi FM has reported. Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Demand Cash Before Key Match
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The Ghanaian government has sent a plane carrying U.S.$ 3 million cash following the Black Stars' alleged threat to boycott training, BBC Sport has reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Super Eagles Defence Will Worry Coach Keshi
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Stephen Keshi blamed a poor first half performance for Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday, but expressed delight at a place in the second round of the World Cup. Read more »
