March 05, 2002
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Overrules Supreme Court on Electoral Law
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Election laws thrown out a week ago by Zimbabwe's Supreme Court have been reinstated by President Robert Mugabe. In the official Government Gazette,Tuesday, Mugabe said the laws… Read more »
Africa: 'Why Do Our Leaders Hate Us So Much?' [interview]
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Chidi Anselm Odinkalu is the senior legal officer for Interights, the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights, based in London. He is attending the third… Read more »
March 04, 2002
Zimbabwe: Kansteiner Holds Out Hope on Vote Outcome [analysis]
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There "has not been a level playing field" in Zimbabwe's pre-electoral environment, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Walter Kansteiner told reporters at the… Read more »
Madagascar: 'President' Ravalomanana Presents his New 'Cabinet'
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Madagascar's opposition leader Marc Ravalomanana, who was 'sworn in' as president in an unofficial ceremony ten days ago, has presented members of his cabinet to the people and… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Accelerate Regional Integration - Amoako
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"Africa must truly unite and speed up the pace of regional integration." That is the message of the third African Development Forum (ADF III), organised by the United Nations'… Read more »
March 02, 2002
Madagascar: Opposition Defies Martial Law, Rival President Appoints Cabinet
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Opposition leader Marc Ravalomanana, sworn in as president in an unofficial ceremony over a week ago, appointed a rival cabinet on Friday, increasing pressure on the embattled… Read more »
March 01, 2002
Africa: Rock Star Bono's Agenda For Africa
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"It's your melody, I'm gonna try and sing it," Bono, the lead singer of the rock band, U2, told a group of advocates for Africa at the headquarters of the charity, Africare, in… Read more »
Africa: 'Ecowas Can Point the Way Forward'
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Much is being made of the idea that, come the African Union, there will be greater commitment among member countries to end regional conflicts. But little has been said about… Read more »
Africa: 'The Boundaries Are Holding Us Back' [interview]
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While many can see the attractions of panAfrican institutions - like an African parliament, or Supreme Court - as part of the African Union, the practical arrangements are… Read more »
February 28, 2002
Africa: Panel Selects the Continent's 'Best Books'
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After days of debate at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra, Ghana, a 17-person jury has selected the best 100 books from Africa written in the 20th century. They considered more than… Read more »
Central Africa: Congo Peace Talks May be Back on Track
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Latest reports from the Congo peace talks in Sun City, South Africa, indicate that the stalled negotiations may restart as soon as Friday or Monday. This followed late-night… Read more »
Madagascar: Violence Breaks Out as Rival Camps Clash
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The authorities in Madagascar are reported to have imposed a night-time curfew in the capital, Antananarivo, with tension running high in the city after demonstrations turned ugly… Read more »
Central Africa: Congo Rebels Accuse Kabila of New Offensive, Peace Talks Threatened
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Prospects for the resumption of Congo peace talks in Sun City, South Africa took a further nosedive Wednesday, when government and rebel representatives accused one another of… Read more »
February 27, 2002
West Africa: Morocco Brokers Talks Between Liberia, S.Leone and Guinea [interview]
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Presidents Charles Taylor of Liberia, Lansana Cont? of Guinea and Tejan Kabbah of Sierra Leone are holding talks in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, to discuss the intertwined… Read more »
Southern Africa: 'Seize the Moment', Bush Urges Southern African Leaders
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Events in Angola, particularly the death of Unita leader Jonas Savimbi five days ago, dominated an hour-long meeting between President George W. Bush and Angolan President Jos?… Read more »
Angola: Situation "Changed Substantially" By Savimbi's Death, Says Angolan President
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The death of Unita rebel leader Jonas Savimbi "substantially changed the political and military situation, thus creating an excellent opportunity for peace," Angolan President Jos?… Read more »
Central Africa: History Will Judge Those who Boycott Congo Talks - Kabila Minister [interview]
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The Inter-Congolese Dialogue, aimed at resolving the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, opened belatedly on Monday, in the South African resort of Sun City. But there… Read more »
Central Africa: Congo Peace Talks on Hold Until Wednesday
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Less than a day after the opening ceremony of the much-vaunted Congo peace talks in Sun City, South Africa, on Monday, the proceedings were adjourned for at least twenty-four hours… Read more »
February 26, 2002
Mozambique: President Chissano Offers Development Vision to US Investors
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For five years, Mozambique has had high GDP growth rates, seen inflation decline from double digits to single digits and developed a sound financial system, Mozambique President… Read more »
Central Africa: Congo Peace Talks Open Without Key Rebel Leader
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Four hours later than scheduled, the long-awaited Congo peace talks finally opened on Monday in the South African resort of Sun City, despite the absence of one of the main rebel… Read more »
Africa: 'Home-Grown African Democracy Needed to Achieve Peace'
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For many, the most troubling task ahead of Africa is to end the seemingly endless cycle of violence and conflict that causes so much suffering in so many parts of the continent.… Read more »
February 25, 2002
Zimbabwe: US Calls Tsvangirai Treason Charges "Intimidation"
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Treason charges laid against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday morning appear to be a government attempt at intimidation, ahead of Zimbabwe's presidential elections,… Read more »
Africa: Peace Prospects in Angola Will Top Bush Agenda In Meeting With African Presidents
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With the death of Unita leader Jonas Savimbi, pressure is mounting on Angola's government and the rebel group to resume peace talks and to bring other, non-combatant groups into… Read more »
Madagascar: Ravalomanana Demands Referendum, Prays for World Support
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The people of Madagascar face an uncertain week with an arrest warrant out for the self-proclaimed president and opposition leader, Marc Ravalomanana, who was 'sworn-in' as leader… Read more »
Central Africa: Rival Congo Factions Head to S.Africa for Peace Talks
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Efforts to end three and a half years of civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) resume in Sun City, South Africa on Monday, with an attempt to jump-start the long… Read more »
