September 06, 2007
Somalia: Another Journalist Threatened
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The organising secretary of the National Union of Somali Journalists, Ali Moallim Isak, received threatening phone calls after two gunmen arrived at his office only to find that he… Read more »
September 05, 2007
Zimbabwe: U.S. Food Company Sold to Govt After 15-Month Review
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The leading American food manufacturer, H.J. Heinz Company, says its sale to the Zimbabwe government of a local subsidiary is in the best interests of both Heinz and its Zimbabwean… Read more »
September 04, 2007
South Africa: 'Diamonds, Gold, and War' Examines Imperial Power Struggles [book review]
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Diamonds, Gold, and War: the British, the Boers, and the Making of South Africa Read more »
August 31, 2007
Sudan: Can Europe and China 'Save' Darfur? [guest column]
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After all the U.S. government's rhetoric about Darfur's genocide, and all its finger-wagging over the inaction of other nations, it is an instructive irony that the forces… Read more »
August 28, 2007
Sierra Leone: President Threatens to Declare Emergency
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President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah of Sierra Leone, whose ruling Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) faces the prospect of losing power in the second round of a presidential election,… Read more »
August 27, 2007
Uganda: More Than 70 Die in Road Accident
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The death toll in a major road accident in Uganda has risen to more than 70, agencies report. Read more »
August 24, 2007
Sudan: Govt Accused of Breaking Darfur Arms Embargo
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The human rights group, Amnesty International released photographs Friday showing the Sudanese government continuing to deploy offensive military equipment in Darfur in what the… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Opposition Wins Parliamentary Elections
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Sierra Leone's opposition has taken control of the country's parliament but its candidate in the presidential elections still faces uncertain prospects in a second round of… Read more »
August 23, 2007
South Africa: Cabinet Says Region 'United' on Zimbabwe
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The South African government said today that Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders are "united in their resolve" to help Zimbabweans find "a lasting… Read more »
August 22, 2007
Nigeria: Security Challenges Yar'Adua Administration [interview]
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After nearly three months in office, President Umaru Yar'Adua is promising big improvements for Nigeria's economy, but growth has been hampered by a crippling strike and… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Ruling Party Lags in Provisional Results
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Voting figures published by Sierra Leone's electoral commission put Charles Margai, the third-placed candidate in the presidential election, in a strong position to determine… Read more »
Africa: Flooding Affecting Millions
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Flooding has affected millions of Africans throughout the continent in recent days. Read more »
August 21, 2007
Congo-Kinshasa: New Democracy Must Build on Local Leaders [guest column]
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With conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo cooling, and warriors aspiring to become democrats, the country’s new constitution is coming under increased scrutiny. Read more »
August 20, 2007
Africa: Care To Quit U.S. Food Aid Program
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The aid organization, Care, is withdrawing from U.S. food assistance programs because of inefficiency and the harm the programs do to local efforts to achieve food sufficiency. Read more »
Liberia: Taylor Trial Adjourned to 2008
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Former Liberian President Charles Taylor’s war crimes trial in The Hague, Netherlands was adjourned until January 7, 2008 at a hearing Monday. Read more »
August 19, 2007
South Africa: Minister's Remorse Opens Way to Prosecutions for Apartheid Crimes
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In an extraordinary sequel to South Africa's truth and reconciliation process, an apartheid-era cabinet minister and a former national police chief have been sentenced to… Read more »
Senegal: Senatorial Election Marked by Opposition Boycott
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Some 14000 Senegalese parliamentarians and local officials are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect 35 of the 100 members of the newly created Senate in an election that… Read more »
August 18, 2007
Sierra Leone: Elections Headed for Second Round?
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With votes from nearly two-thirds of polling stations counted, Sierra Leone's presidential elections appear headed for a second round run-off. Read more »
August 17, 2007
Senegal: The Politics of Hip Hop in Dakar [column]
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After hip hop came to Africa in the 1980s and went from being a fad to an African youth movement, communities emerged in a number of countries to dominate the continent's hip… Read more »
Senegal: Democracy in Dakar [column]
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The documentary project, "Democracy in Dakar" highlights the impact hip hop artists have had on the democratic process in Senegal, shedding light on the politics of one… Read more »
August 16, 2007
Sierra Leone: Opposition Leads in Early Election Results
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Early results from Sierra Leone's presidential elections show that opposition candidate Ernest Koroma has a narrow lead over his closest rival, Vice-President Solomon Berewa.… Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: President's Son Loses Graft Court Case
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The High Court in London has dismissed an attempt by Denis Christel Sassou-Nguesso, son of the president of the Republic of Congo, to have documents linking him to allegations of… Read more »
South Africa: Central Bank Again Hikes Interest Rates
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South Africa's central bank has again increased interest rates in its fight against inflation. Read more »
South Africa: Fired Deputy - Who's to Blame? [guest column]
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The dismissal of the Deputy Minister of Health was a wretched day for South Africa. The country lost one of its strongest unifying forces in the struggle against the AIDS pandemic. Read more »
August 14, 2007
Mozambique: President Promotes Private Enterprise, Investment [guest column]
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On a continent often described by its problems, many countries, including my own, would rather be defined by the solutions they adopt and the decisions they are implementing. Read more »