April 01, 2009
Africa: Looking For Crumbs From the G20's Table? [guest column]
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As leaders of the world's most productive economies meet in London on Thursday, street activism around the need for poverty alleviation and action on climate change is expected to… Read more »
March 31, 2009
Madagascar: Ravalomanana Makes Bid to Return to Power
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The deposed president of Madagascar, Marc Ravalomanana, has promised Southern African leaders that if he is returned to power, he will form a "consensus inclusive government" and… Read more »
Africa: There Are No Small Soccer Teams on Continent
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The 20 teams who took part in last weekend's round of qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup and African Cup of Nations tournaments experienced mixed fortunes. Read more »
March 30, 2009
Cote d'Ivoire/Malawi: Many Die in Soccer Stampede
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More than 20 people died in a crush at Abidjan's Houphouet-Boigny Stadium ahead of the soccer World Cup qualifying match between Côte d'Ivoire and Malawi on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Annan Scolds Coalition Government
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Kenyans are frustrated by infighting in the country's coalition government and by its failure to bring to justice those responsible for last year's post-election violence, former… Read more »
Malawi: Madonna Tries to Adopt Second Child
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Madonna is back in Malawi, seeking to adopt another child from the country – despite controversy over her adoption of a child there three years ago. Read more »
March 27, 2009
Africa: Global Crisis 'Hits Africa Twice,' Says Kofi Annan [guest column]
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Africa is facing difficult times. The effects of the global economic recession and climate change have already begun to reverse the progress the continent has made over the last… Read more »
Africa: Annan Sounds Alarm on Global Economic Crisis
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A high-level panel of African leaders and development experts headed by former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan issued a call Friday for reforms of global governance… Read more »
Africa: Global Crunch Gives Continent's Leaders Responsibilities
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Although the current global economic crisis was triggered by the financial practices of industrialized nations, African leaders have important responsibilities to meet if they are… Read more »
Africa: African Union Must Join G20, Says SA Finance Minister [guest column]
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The last decade witnessed the dawn of hope on the African continent. We had achieved the fastest growth rates since independence. Our efforts to build institutions and strengthen… Read more »
March 25, 2009
South Africa: Split Opens in Ruling Party Over Dalai Lama
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South Africa's health minister, Barbara Hogan, has condemned her own government for denying the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a visa to enter the country for a peace… Read more »
March 24, 2009
South Africa: Govt Scores Own Goal Over Peace Conference
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An attempt by South African soccer authorities to show how the 2010 Fifa World Cup could promote peace and harmony not only in South Africa, but through Africa and the world, was… Read more »
March 22, 2009
Liberia: Obama Gives 'Temporary' U.S. Residents Reprieve
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Liberians living in the United States under 'temporary protected status' will be allowed to stay for another year, according to an executive order signed by President Barack Obama… Read more »
March 20, 2009
Madagascar: African Union Suspends New Govt Over 'Coup'
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The African Union (AU) has taken the first step towards imposing sanctions on the new army-installed government of Madagascar. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unity Govt Spells Out Economic Recovery Plan
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Zimbabwe’s new unity government has published an ambitious short-term economic recovery plan which portrays a vivid picture of the extent of the crisis it faces and estimates… Read more »
March 19, 2009
Madagascar: Southern Africa Threatens Sanctions Against Govt
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The Southern African Development Community (SADC), which represents the governments of the region, has threatened the new rulers of Madagascar with sanctions unless they return the… Read more »
Madagascar: A Greek Tragedy That Will Hurt Investment [guest column]
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Deposed President Marc Ravalomanana brought the house of Madagascar down upon himself. But he has been replaced by a young untested leader who, although he has some public support,… Read more »
March 18, 2009
Nigeria: Non-Profit Syringe Factory to Fight Aids, Create Jobs [interview]
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The aid community often focuses its health projects on hospitals and clinics, but the Pan African Health Foundation chose to go in a different direction – by building a… Read more »
Sudan: Obama to Appoint Special Envoy [blog]
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United States President Barack Obama is expected to announce the appointment of a special envoy to Sudan Wednesday, a move that will be welcomed by campaigners concerned that his… Read more »
Madagascar: Africa Condemns Military Handover of Power
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As military leaders anointed opposition leader Andry Rajoelina as Madagascar’s new leader, African governments condemned the ousting of President Marc Ravalomanana as the… Read more »
March 17, 2009
Madagascar: Besieged President to Resign
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The besieged Malagasy president, Marc Ravalomanana, appeared headed out of office on Tuesday after opposition leader Andry Rajoelina took over a presidential palace which soldiers… Read more »
Liberia: Reflections After The Colloquium [blog]
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The first two days were focused on international issues; the third day, with support from the women of the world, was focused on Liberia's National Plan of Action. Today… Read more »
Liberia: Think Globally Act Locally: Liberian Women Honored After Global Human Rights Activists Portrayed In Speak Truth to Power [blog]
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The first two days were focused on international issues; the third day, with support from the women of the world, was focused on Liberia's National Plan of Action. Today… Read more »
March 16, 2009
Africa: Obama Should Meet African Ministers Before G20 Summit [guest column]
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President Barack Obama's election held an implicit promise for Africa, the continent of his father's birth. Yet the global financial meltdown, two wars and numerous interstate… Read more »
Madagascar: Opposition Calls For Arrest of President
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Madagascar’s opposition leader, Andry Rajoelina, is ratcheting up pressure to oust President Marc Ravalomanana, spurning a suggestion that support for the government be… Read more »