May 30, 2012
Sierra Leone: Taylor to Spend Rest of His Life in Prison
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The Special Court for Sierra Leone has sentenced former Liberian president Charles Taylor to 50 years' imprisonment for aiding and abetting war crimes in Sierra Leone. Read more »
Lesotho: PM Resigns in Wake of Election
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Lesotho's Prime Minister since 1998, Pakalitha Mosisili, has resigned. Read more »
May 29, 2012
Africa: Presidents Commit to Nurturing Africa's 'Natural Capital'
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Until Africa's forests are valued for the oxygen they produce for the world's ecosystems, they will be worth more when they are dead than alive, said Liberian president Ellen… Read more »
Lesotho: Opposition Parties Launch Bid to Form Govt
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Lesotho's opposition parties are trying to negotiate the formation of a coalition government after the ruling Democratic Congress failed to win a clear majority of seats in… Read more »
Lesotho: Election Results Force Leaders to Moot Coalition
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Lesotho's election results were on a knife-edge on Tuesday morning, with the ruling Democratic Congress (DC) under pressure to form a coalition to retain power. Read more »
May 28, 2012
Lesotho: Opposition Party in Surprise Election Surge
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An opposition party led by a veteran Basotho politician who once served in the Cabinet of long-time Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili has made an unexpectedly strong showing in the… Read more »
Lesotho: Final Election Results Expected By Tuesday
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The final results for Lesotho's general election are expected to be released on Tuesday, 29 May, AFP reports. Read more »
May 27, 2012
Lesotho: Foreign Election Observers Call for Peace [document]
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A joint press release from foreign election observers has called on the Basotho people to accept the outcome of Saturday's elections, and to await the final results in "spirit of… Read more »
May 26, 2012
Lesotho: Polls Close Amid Predictions of Coalition Govt
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Polling stations in Lesotho's hotly-contested election have closed, with experts suggesting it will lead to a hung Parliament in which no party enjoys a majority. In that event,… Read more »
May 25, 2012
Africa: New Hague Prosecutor Defends Victims
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The Gambian lawyer who is about to become chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has hit out at suggestions that the court has a bias against Africa. Read more »
Lesotho: Contest for Lesotho Presidency a Three-Horse Race
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Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili's 14-year rule of the country will be hotly contested when the population goes to the polls tomorrow. Mosisili faces a great deal of discontent as… Read more »
May 24, 2012
Africa: Political Leaders 'Learn Little' From North African Uprisings
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Spurred by popular uprisings in North Africa, pressure to respect the human rights of all Africans is growing across the continent, but political leaders are standing in the way,… Read more »
May 23, 2012
Nigeria: Call for Review of South Africa-Nigeria Visa Regime
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What does it symbolise that American and British visitors to South Africa do not need a visa, but Nigerians and many other Africans do? Read more »
May 21, 2012
Mali: Transitional President 'Beaten by Protesters'
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The transitional president of Mali Dioncounda Traore has been admitted to hospital after protesters reportedly burst into his office and beat him. Read more »
Lesotho: Early Voting Peaceful Despite Recent Violence
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Lesotho has seen political violence flare ahead of May 26 elections, with the opposition claiming that dirty tricks have undercut their turnouts. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Founder Member of Ruling Party Denies Mugabe 'Tired' Comments
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Enos Nkala, one of Zanu-PF's founding fathers and a former minister, has distanced himself from media reports that President Robert Mugabe told him he was "wanted to retire",… Read more »
May 19, 2012
Africa: Drogba Penalty Wins Champions League Cup for Chelsea
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With an equalizer near full time, followed by the winning goal in a penalty shoot-out, Cote d'Ivoire's Didier Drogba powered Chelsea to victory in this year's UEFA Champions League… Read more »
May 16, 2012
Kenya: Woman Dies After Mombasa Grenade Attack
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A woman has died after a grenade attack in Mombasa, police told AFP on Wednesday - a day after armed men attacked a restaurant in the Kenyan port city. Read more »
May 15, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Efforts Under Way to Rehabilitate Agriculture Sector
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The United Nations Development Programme's Africa Human Development Report 2012 released today said the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the potential to become sub-Saharan… Read more »
Africa: UN Hits Out at Rulers Over Lack of Food
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Despite rapid economic growth in some African countries in recent years, no government across the continent can rightfully claim that all its citizens have access to enough… Read more »
Somalia: European Military Launches Air Raid On Pirates
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European Union military forces carried out an air raid on what they called "pirate equipment" on the coast of Somalia on Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: Empower Women for Food Security, Says UN
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Ensuring the full equality of women and girls will make a significant contribution to reducing hunger and malnutrition in Africa according to a new report released by the United… Read more »
May 12, 2012
Africa: All Eyes on the Brothers Toure in English Soccer
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AllAfrica update: Read the dramatic story of Sunday's match below this report... Read more »
May 11, 2012
Africa: Inequalities Undermine Impressive Growth
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Twelve years ago, the influential Economist magazine described Africa as "the hopeless continent". Last year the same publication ran the headline: "Africa rising: the hopeful… Read more »
Africa: Keeping Pace With Change
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While Africa is home to some of the world's fastest growing economies, if it aims to sustain this growth and improve the quality of life of its citizens, the continent cannot… Read more »
