March 08, 2009
Liberia: International Women's Day in Country [blog]
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Half a dozen concurrent thematic sessions – each with a half dozen panelists and a moderator before tea; another dozen break-out sessions – also with panelists,… Read more »
March 07, 2009
Africa: Festivities, Fashion and Calls To Action As Women Gather in Monrovia [blog]
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Today, I had the privilege to wither in the searing African sun, shielded somewhat by a thatched roof held up by bamboo polls, as an international delegate to a two-day… Read more »
Liberia: 1st Day of the International Colloquium [blog]
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Carol Jenkins, President of the Women's Media Center, is the MC for this International Colloquium on Women's Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security… Read more »
Liberia: Country Recovering With Hope For the Future Despite Traumatic Past [blog]
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Leaving lodging now to sounds of music coming from every direction and vendors in full swing everywhere: how wonderful to see Liberia returning to its past vitality after enduring… Read more »
Liberia: On My Way to the Colloquium With Women From Around The World [blog]
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In the morning light, five hours after arriving, I see we are on a bustling street in downtown Monrovia: wonderful people from the Liberia Host Committee - Precious, Samuel,… Read more »
Liberia: Arrival in and Welcome to Liberia 1st Blog Journalism Lesson Learned [blog]
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First lesson learned: better charge camera battery before departing on a 29 hour voyage! I wish I could show you pictures from the magnificently chaotic and gorgeous scene of much… Read more »
March 06, 2009
West Africa: Women Leaders Fight For Empowerment
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Why should women leaders tolerate being addressed as "His Excellency" or "Sir"? Read more »
March 05, 2009
Sudan: Govt Bans Aid Agencies From Darfur
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Sudan's government has barred three leading international aid agencies from operating in war-torn Darfur as well as in the north and eastern regions of the country, putting at risk… Read more »
Sudan: Ghanaian Judge Led Arrest Warrant Panel
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The top judge on the panel which issued the controversial warrant for the arrest of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is a fellow African who has been a pioneer in advancing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Obama Extends U.S. Sanctions
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President Barack Obama is extending sanctions against a range of Zimbabwean leaders whom the United States accuses of undermining democracy in the country. Read more »
Sudan: Govt Condemns Bashir Arrest Warrant [document]
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The Sudanese government has attacked the International Criminal Court for issuing an arrest warrant against President Omar al-Bashir, accusing the court of "double standards" and… Read more »
Ghana/Senegal: Black Stars Win Place in Championship Final
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Ghana’s “Black Stars” won a place in Sunday’s final of the inaugural African Nations Championships after beating Senegal 7-6 in a penalty shoot-out after… Read more »
March 04, 2009
Sudan: An American Pleads For Bashir, An African Against [blog]
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The International Criminal Court indicted Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir on war crimes charges for the violence committed in Darfur today. It would be the first time the ICC… Read more »
Sudan: International Court Issues Bashir Arrest Warrant
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant Wednesday for the arrest of President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity arising… Read more »
Sudan: International Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Bashir
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The International Criminal Court issued a warrant Wednesday for the arrest of President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity arising out of… Read more »
March 02, 2009
Liberia: Nation Needs Five-Fold Boost to Power Supply [interview]
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One of the most damaging blows inflicted on Liberia's infrastructure during the wars which devastated the country in the 1990s was that to its electricity supply. AllAfrica's… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: President, Army Chief Assassinated
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Both Guinea Bissau's president and its army chief have been assassinated within hours of one another, apparently as a result of rivalry between them, news agencies reported Monday. Read more »
Sudan: Prosecutor Accuses Bashir Forces of Murder, Rape, Pillage [document]
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, will announce on Wednesday March 4 its decision on an application for an arrest warrant for President Omar… Read more »
February 28, 2009
Ghana/Libya: Black Stars Fail to Press Home
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Ghana's Black Stars, backed by numerous supporters in the "Stade de la Paix" stadium in Bouaké, managed to hold Libya to a one-all draw in their match in the second day of… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Congo-Kinshasa: Teams Fight to Draw in Balanced Game
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Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo played to a one-all draw in a balanced game in the second day of play of the African Nations Championship. Read more »
February 26, 2009
Africa: Getting the Continent on the Obama Agenda
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George Clooney's meeting to discuss Darfur with Vice President Joe Biden and with President Barack Obama Monday night at the White House provided one of the first glimmers of… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Zambia: Host Team Crashes at New Soccer Tournament
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The "Elephants" of Cote d'Ivoire are out of the African Nations Championship (Chan) after conceding a second defeat, this time at the hands of the "Taifa Stars" of Tanzania. (1-0) Read more »
Zambia/Senegal: Soccer History Repeats Itself
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Zambia and Senegal played to a goalless draw in their second games during the African Nations Championship in Abidjan. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unity Govt Seeks U.S. $2 Billion in Aid
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Zimbabwe's new unity government is appealing for U.S. $2 billion over the next 10 months to help it deal with emergencies and to kickstart the economy, South Africa's finance… Read more »
February 24, 2009
Cote d'Ivoire/Zambia: Mighty Zambians Defeat Elephants
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The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire, organisers of the inaugural African Nations Championship (Chan), lost their opening game in a 3-0 defeat by Zambia. Read more »
