May 27, 2008
South Africa: The Mathematics of Migration [blog]
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Unreliable and inflated statistics on the number of foreign nationals in South Africa have contributed to the growth of the xenophobia which has triggered violence against them,… Read more »
May 26, 2008
Africa: The Meaning of Africa Day [guest column]
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Oh, that sunset on the beach of Sali, south of Dakar… the peace and quiet of the mountains of Lesotho… the beat of Mozambican, Cape Verdean and Angolan music…… Read more »
South Africa: A Cape Town Suburb Copes With Refugees [blog]
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Violence or the threat of it has forced an estimated 20,000 migrants out of their homes to places of temporary shelter in Cape Town. AllAfrica intern Faatimah Hendricks blogs on… Read more »
May 25, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: Belgium Arrests Former VP
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The former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean Pierre Bemba, was arrested on war crimes charges in Belgium Saturday. Read more »
May 23, 2008
Africa: Food Crisis Threatens Democracy [guest column]
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More than half the nations of the world in which riots have broken out over food prices are in Africa, says Julius E. Coles, president of Africare, a U.S.-based organization which… Read more »
May 22, 2008
Senegal: Entrepreneurs Chosen For Unique Award
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Thirty African social entrepreneurs have been selected by a U.S.-based organization for an ambitious program designed to help them achieve their desired social yields. Read more »
May 21, 2008
South Africa: Army to Combat Attacks on Migrants
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South African troops will move into flashpoints in the country's economic heartland to help police end attacks on migrants from other parts of Africa. Read more »
May 20, 2008
Zimbabwe: Group Warns of Coup, Calls for Coalition
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There is a growing risk of a military coup in Zimbabwe to prevent opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai from taking power, says the Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Weapons Not Delivered, Says Union
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The international union federation which has been tracking a Chinese arms shipment to Zimbabwe said Tuesday the weapons have not been delivered. Read more »
South Africa: Mbeki Condemns 'Shameful' Attacks
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South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki has condemned as "shameful and criminal" the recent attacks on foreign nationals living in the country. Read more »
May 19, 2008
Africa: Putting Human Faces on HIV/Aids [interview]
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The widely acclaimed book, 28: Stories of Aids in Africa, has been highly praised for humanizing the story of HIV and Aids in Africa for readers around the world. The book tells… Read more »
South Africa: Legislators Condemn Attacks on Foreigners
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South African legislators from across the political spectrum have unanimously condemned attacks on foreign nationals which are sweeping parts of the country. Read more »
Liberia: Defense Begins Cross-Examination of Moses Blah [blog]
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The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org Read more »
May 18, 2008
Zimbabwe: Step Down, South African Minister Tells Zanu PF
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A South African Cabinet minister has called on Zimbabwe's ruling Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (Zanu PF) party to "surrender power" to the Movement for… Read more »
May 16, 2008
Zimbabwe: Presidential Polls Set For June 27
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The second round of Zimbabwe's presidential elections, in which the first-round winner, Morgan Tsvangirai, will challenge President Robert Mugabe, will be held on June 27. Read more »
Nigeria: An African Finds Peace in Europe [book review]
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In her first moments with the reader, Oge is seated on a train, moving cautiously towards its destination, with passengers moving in and out of stale railway carriage seats,… Read more »
Liberia: Prosecution Completes Direct Examination of Former President Moses Blah [blog]
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The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org Read more »
May 15, 2008
Africa: Economic Integration Requires New Strategies [guest column]
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The long-held dream of integrating Africa economically remains elusive, and new strategies are required for realising it, writes guest columnist Nkululeko Khumalo ahead of an… Read more »
May 14, 2008
Africa: U.S. Senators Block Key HIV/Aids Legislation
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A group of United States senators is blocking a bill that would help HIV/Aids patients in Africa and around the world, and could postpone the bill's passage until next year. Read more »
Liberia: Taylor's Former Vice President Describes Training, Arms Deliveries, And Atrocities [blog]
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The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org Read more »
May 13, 2008
Malawi: Four Arrested, Accused of Plotting Coup
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Police in Malawi arrested four opposition officials on Tuesday, accusing them of plotting to remove President Bingu Wa Mutharika from power. Read more »
South Africa: Apartheid Victims to Sue Multinationals
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Victims of apartheid who are suing 23 leading multinational corporations in American courts on the grounds that the companies collaborated with the policy have been given clearance… Read more »
Liberia: Defense Cross-Examination of Former RUF Commander Karmoh Kanneh Continues [blog]
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The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org Read more »
Liberia: Witness Implicates Taylor in the Death of Sam Bockarie [blog]
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The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org Read more »
May 12, 2008
Zimbabwe: Run-off Election Delayed
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The second round of Zimbabwe's presidential election will be delayed yet again, raising new questions over whether the opposition will take part. Read more »
