September 02, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: Crashed Aid Plane Found
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An aircraft carrying 15 humanitarian aid workers and two crew members has crashed into a steep ridge near Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, apparently killing… Read more »
August 29, 2008
Africa: Fighting Children's Silent Killer [guest column]
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An important conference which culminates in Gabon today could help save the lives of millions of children by bridging the gap which often separates efforts to improve health and… Read more »
August 27, 2008
Sudan: Hijackers Release Passengers in Libya
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Two hijackers who seized a Sudanese airliner flying from the Darfur region to the capital, Khartoum, have released the flight's 87 passengers in Libya, the Sudan Tribune newspaper… Read more »
August 26, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: Justice or Peace? War Victims Speak [guest column]
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In Africa's worst conflicts, victims' voices are rarely heard during the elite debate that treats peace and justice as though they were an either-or. Read more »
Liberia: Court Addresses Security Measures and Next Goes into Private Session [blog]
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Liberia: Defense Cross-Examination of Witness TF1-375 Continues [blog]
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Liberia: Witness TF1-367 Cross-Examined in Afternoon Session [blog]
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August 25, 2008
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Wins Parliamentary Vote
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Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), winner of the highest number of seats in the March parliamentary elections, has won the race for Speaker of the country's new… Read more »
August 24, 2008
Africa: Continent's Athletes Triumph in Olympics Marathon
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As the Beijing Olympics reached their climax ahead of the closing ceremony on Sunday, African athletes overpowered others to take the top five places in the men's marathon,… Read more »
August 23, 2008
Africa: Long-Distance Athletes Sweep Up Medals
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Africa put the seal on its dominance of long-distance running in the closing days of the Olympics. On Saturday alone, African athletes won seven medals, sweeping up all the medals… Read more »
August 22, 2008
Liberia: Govt Gives Top Priority to Education
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After more than a decade of civil strife destroyed Liberia's infrastructure and schools, the country's leaders are keen to revitalize education. This year, President Ellen Johnson… Read more »
August 21, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Wraps Up Examination of TF1-367 [blog]
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Liberia: Witness, Former Mining Commander, Continues Testimony [blog]
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Liberia: Charles Taylor Back in Court - Summary Wednesday, 20 August 2008 [blog]
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Liberia: Second Afternoon Session - Witness Testimony Continues [blog]
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Liberia: First Afternoon Session - Witness Examination Continues (TF1-367) [blog]
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August 20, 2008
Liberia: Morning Session - Start of Examination of Witness TF1-367 [blog]
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Liberia: Proceedings Delayed Yet Another Day Due to Maximum Level of Security Measures [blog]
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August 19, 2008
Nigeria: Dream Team Cruises to Olympics Soccer Final
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Nigeria qualified for the final of the soccer tournament at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday by defeating Belgium by four goals to one, 12 years after winning the gold medal at… Read more »
Zambia: Mwanawasa Dies in France, Confirms Sarkozy
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Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has died in France, where he had been hospitalized for the last seven weeks. Read more »
August 18, 2008
Zimbabwe: Summit Fails to Overcome Talks Deadlock
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Zimbabwe's main political parties remain deadlocked over how to share power despite pressure exerted by a summit of Southern African leaders at the weekend. Read more »
Africa: Soccer - Cameroon Knocked Out, Nigeria Prevails
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Nigeria is the only African country in the soccer semi-finals of the Olympic Games after Cameroon's elimination by Brazil in the quarterfinals. Read more »
Liberia: Court Adjourned for One Day Due to Absence of Taylor [blog]
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August 16, 2008
Southern Africa: Mbeki Urges Zimbabwe Deal at Summit
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South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki has urged Southern African leaders to use their annual summit this weekend to help settle Zimbabwe's political crisis. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Swimmer Coventry Wins Gold
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Zimbabwe's swimmer, Kirsty Coventry, took Olympic gold on Saturday when she won the 200m women's backstroke race. Read more »
