April 08, 2009
Somalia: Pirates Seize U.S. Ship, Crew
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BREAKING NEWS: Pentagon sources are telling CNN and news agencies that crewmembers have regained control of the ship and that one pirate is in custody. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Crew Seized by Pirates in Hijacking
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Somali pirates off the coast of East Africa have hijacked a ship with 21 American crew on board. Read more »
April 06, 2009
Kenya: Justice Minister Resigns
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Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua resigned Monday, citing frustration with the pace of government reforms. Read more »
Somalia: Pirates Seize More Ships
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In a new upsurge in piracy off the Somali coast, two more ships have been hijacked in the past two days. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Dodges Prosecution After Party Infighting
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Infighting within the ranks of South Africa's ruling African National Congress has led to prosecutors dropping charges of corruption, fraud, money-laundering and tax evasion… Read more »
April 03, 2009
Malawi: Judge Rejects Madonna Adoption Bid
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A Malawian judge has rejected an attempt by Madonna to adopt a second child from the country, a local newspaper reported Friday. Read more »
Sudan: Emmanuel Jal Sheds Light on Struggles in Southern Sudan [interview]
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Emmanuel Jal has an aura of quiet resolve and patience, qualities that make it easy to forget the years of struggle reflected in his music, in his book, “War Child,”… Read more »
April 02, 2009
Africa: G20 Leaders Promise Billions for Low-Income Nations
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The leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies, recognizing that the global financial crisis has "a disproportionate impact" on vulnerable people in poor countries, have promised… Read more »
South Africa: Lucky Dube's Killers Jailed for Life
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The killers of South African reggae superstar, Lucky Dube, were jailed for life on Thursday. Read more »
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 »
