March 09, 2009
Cote d'Ivoire: Peace Deal Runs Into Dead End [guest column]
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Two years after a peace deal ended the bloody five-year civil war in Côte d’Ivoire, the country is once again at risk of crumbling apart. Slowly recovering from… Read more »
Africa: Women's Colloquium in Liberia Focuses on Empowerment Across the Globe
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Drumming and fanfare amid a display of Liberian art works and speeches by heads state and government characterized the opening of the International Colloquium for Women’s… Read more »
Liberia: President Inaugurates Angie Brooks Center to Promote Women's Advancement [blog]
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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - familiarly known as 'Ellen' or 'Ma Ellen' by many Liberians - broke ground for the Angie Brooks International Center on Women's Empowerment,… Read more »
Africa: International Women's Day in Liberia [blog]
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Nadine Hack is president and CEO of beCause Global Consulting, a New York-based company aiming to "bring causes to life." Long engaged in international development, women's issues… Read more »
Liberia: Women's Mass Action For Peace and 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' Screening at Samuel K Doe Stadium [blog]
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Today, while Colloquium workshops continue, another historic event is part of the program. Tonight the film Pray the Devil Back to Hell - about the Liberian women's… Read more »
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 »
