November 04, 2008
Africa: Follow U.S. Election Results [blog]
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AllAfrica editor Brian Kennedy is following the United States election from Washington, DC and updating this page with results, projections, and observations throughout the day and… Read more »
Kenya: At Obama Family Home - 'Schooling Must Go On' [blog]
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As Americans headed for the polls Tuesday, AllAfrica's Katy Gabel was monitoring the action at the home of Senator Barack Obama's family in the rural village of Kogelo in western… Read more »
November 03, 2008
Kenya: An Obama Presidency Brings Hope For Development
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On the eve of the U.S. presidential elections, Kenyans are elated at the prospect of an Obama win. Near Lake Victoria, where many of Obama's paternal relations live, the excitement… Read more »
Kenya: Obamamania in Western Kenya [blog]
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AllAfrica's Katy Gabel blogs from Kisumu in western Kenya, near the Obama family's home district. Read more »
November 02, 2008
Zambia: Banda Regains Presidency In Election
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Zambia's Vice-President, Rupiah Banda, has edged out the main opposition challenger, Michael Sata, to win the presidential election, Zambia's electoral commission announced Sunday. Read more »
October 31, 2008
Zambia: Opposition Takes Early Election Lead
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Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata has taken an early lead in the country's presidential election, according to preliminary results released by the Zambian electoral commission… Read more »
South Africa: Mbeki Says His Political Life Is Over [document]
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South Africa's former president, Thabo Mbeki, has told Jacob Zuma, his successor as leader of the African National Congress, that he is not engaged in efforts by dissatisfied ANC… Read more »
October 30, 2008
Zambia: Voters Anxious But Polls Disputes Resolved
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Zambians go to the polls to elect a new president on Thursday amid high levels of anxiety about the result, but with disagreements over election procedures largely resolved, says… Read more »
October 28, 2008
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai's Party Lashes Out at Mugabe
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Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has blamed the continuing impasse in talks on a power-sharing government on "the lack of sincerity and good faith" of President… Read more »
October 24, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: What Went Wrong With Historic War Crimes Case? [guest column]
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More than 30 months after the history-making arrest of Congolese rebel leader Thomas Lubanga Dyilo - the first suspect to be sent to The Hague in the Netherlands to face war crimes… Read more »
October 23, 2008
Africa: New World Cup Draw Promises Thrillers
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The line-up for the five African groups in the third and final round of qualifying games for the 2010 Fifa World Cup was finalized at Fifa headquarters in Zurich on Wednesday. Read more »
October 22, 2008
Africa: New Governance Index Should Poll Public Opinion [guest column]
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While the new Ibrahim index assessing governance in Africa is remarkably comprehensive, it fails to poll citizens on their perceptions of how well they are ruled, writes George… Read more »
October 20, 2008
Zimbabwe: South Africa's Motlanthe Joins Talks
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Zimbabwe's protracted negotiations on the formation of a power-sharing government moved to Swaziland on Monday, where key leaders of the Southern African Development… Read more »
October 18, 2008
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Dispute Goes to SADC on Monday
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The dispute over the allocation of ministries in Zimbabwe's power-sharing government has been referred to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) after four days of talks… Read more »
October 16, 2008
Liberia: Johnson Sirleaf to Meet Bush on Wednesday
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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia will meet U.S. President George W. Bush at the White House on Wednesday, October 22. The two leaders will discuss "U.S.- Liberian… Read more »
Africa: Winners And Losers of Race to 2010 Afcon and World Cup
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The Senegalese “Lions of Taranga” and South Africa’s “Bafana Bafana” will be the most prominent absentees from the forthcoming African Cup of Nations… Read more »
October 14, 2008
Africa: What's Working? What's Not? - U.S. Policy [document]
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Opening remarks by Ambassador Frances D. Cook at the October 7th plenary session, "U.S. Policy in Africa: What's working? What's Not? - Creating stronger partnerships while… Read more »
October 11, 2008
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Claims All Key Ministries
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President Robert Mugabe has made a bid to claim unilaterally key government ministries - including defence, foreign affairs and home affairs - in Zimbabwe's new power-sharing… Read more »
October 09, 2008
Africa: U.S. Republicans Do Just Fine [guest column]
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It seems that Republican candidates for president are all too often written off as not having sufficient interest or experience to benefit Africa, even though recent history has… Read more »
Africa: Bandwidth Revs Up African Economy [analysis]
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Africa is readying for a second wave of higher speed Internet use, writes Russell Southwood of Balancing Act in this expert guide to what "bandwidth" is, how it is being spread and… Read more »
Africa: New Technology Sweeps Continent
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African farmers of the 21st century can decide what crops to plant by checking prices at local markets using their cell phones. Physicians can help nurses in rural clinics diagnose… Read more »
October 08, 2008
South Africa: Ruling ANC Heads Towards Split
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South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) moved closer to its most significant split in half a century on Wednesday, when the country's former defence minister, Mosiuoa… Read more »
South Africa: Lekota's Journey From Black Consciousness to Leader of ANC Breakaway [document]
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Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick "Terror" Lekota, leader of the prospective breakaway from South Africa's ruling African National Congress, cut his teeth in politics as a follower of the… Read more »
Africa: Guide to Technologies
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Technologies that may have an impact on lowering prices and widening access in developing countries: Read more »
October 06, 2008
Africa: Women's Rights Linked to Good Governance [interview]
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In an interview marking the publication of the 2008 Ibrahim Index of African Governance, Mary Robinson, a board member of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, discussed with AllAfrica's Katy… Read more »
