October 23, 2007
Liberia: An Entrepreneur Makes Rebuilding a Successful Business
Five years ago, Justin Zigbuo left a comfortable life in the United States to return to his native Liberia to start a business making building blocks out of pressed and cured earth… Read more »
October 18, 2007
Liberia: Despite Obstacles, All Ingredients Are in Place for Mittal to Succeed
A key part of the Liberian government's recovery drive focuses on well-managed exploitation of the country's vast natural resources. Iron ore production began in Liberia in… Read more »
Liberia: Profile - Patrick Duwha, a Bricklayer
The war years sent hundreds of thousands of Liberians fleeing back and forth across the country and in an out across several national borders. Sometimes refugees found work and… Read more »
Liberia: The Children Are Smiling But There's So Much More to Do - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf told AllAfrica in a 1986 interview, shortly after being arrested and fleeing the country, that her goal in life was to "bring good… Read more »
Liberia: Significant New Investment Deals Signal Economic Turnaround
When Richard Tolbert was tapped by then President-elect Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to head Liberia's National Investment Commission in late 2005, many friends questioned why he… Read more »
October 15, 2007
South Africa: Leaders Meet to Promote Global South Trade
The leaders of three major growing economies of the Global South – South Africa, Brazil and India – are meeting in Pretoria this week to promote trade and cooperation… Read more »
October 10, 2007
Africa: War Costs Continent U.S. $18 Billion Annually
A new study shows that conflicts in Africa cost the continent over 300 billion U.S. dollars between 1990 and 2005 – an amount equivalent to all the international aid received… Read more »
October 04, 2007
South Africa: Thousands Rescued From Gold Mine
Thousands of miners are being rescued from Elandsrand gold mine near Johannesburg, where they have been trapped since Wednesday morning. Read more »
October 02, 2007
Zimbabwe: Senegal's President Plans Visit
Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade has announced plans to visit Zimbabwe this month to suggest an African Union-led mediation process to President Robert Mugabe. Wade told a… Read more »
October 01, 2007
Senegal: President Wade Wants 'More Fair' Trade
Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade has proposed a "level field" for free trade with Africa that would eliminate "unfair" agricultural subsidies and encourage… Read more »
September 27, 2007
Liberia: Governance Ranking Expected to Improve in Next Ibrahim Survey
The business tycoon whose foundation this week published a new survey ranking Africa''s governments,– in which Liberia scored poorly,– has stressed that the… Read more »
September 26, 2007
Africa: Kenya, Ghana Are Top Business Reformers
Kenya and Ghana are among the world's top 10 business reformers, and Mauritius is Africa's easiest place to do business, according to a new report from the World Bank… Read more »
September 25, 2007
Africa: New Governance Index Is 'An African Effort' for Development
The "Ibrahim Index of African Governance" announced in London and Cape Town on Tuesday is a project of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which was established as part of the vision of… Read more »
Africa: New Survey Picks Continent's Best, Worst-Governed Nations
Mauritius is sub-Saharan Africa's best-governed, and Somalia its worst-governed country. Seychelles, Botswana, Cape Verde and South Africa are also in the top five best-governed… Read more »
September 24, 2007
Africa: Aid Critical To Ensuring Benefits From Trade
While developing and industrialized countries continue to wrestle in the Doha Round of negotiations to reach a new international trade agreement, there is increasing recognition… Read more »
September 10, 2007
Africa: Resistance to Modernization in Africa
The effectiveness of aid and development policies in Africa is almost always measured by scholars and policymakers. Similarly, support of or resistance to such policies is usually… Read more »
September 07, 2007
Africa: World Bank Hopes to Light Continent
The World Bank hopes to bring affordable and environmentally-friendly lighting products to up to 250 million Africans by the year 2030. Read more »
September 05, 2007
Zimbabwe: U.S. Food Company Sold to Govt After 15-Month Review
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
Diamonds, Gold, and War: the British, the Boers, and the Making of South Africa Read more »
August 27, 2007
Uganda: More Than 70 Die in Road Accident
The death toll in a major road accident in Uganda has risen to more than 70, agencies report. Read more »
August 22, 2007
Nigeria: Security Challenges Yar'Adua Administration
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 »
August 16, 2007
South Africa: Central Bank Again Hikes Interest Rates
South Africa's central bank has again increased interest rates in its fight against inflation. Read more »
August 14, 2007
Mozambique: President Promotes Private Enterprise, Investment
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 »
August 06, 2007
Zimbabwe: Protestors Demand Affordable Food
Hundreds of members of a Zimbabwe civic organisation held a peaceful demonstration over food supplies and prices in Sakubva, in the city of Mutare today. Read more »
July 25, 2007
Africa: Can the Continent Solve its Development Challenges?
Moeletsi Mbeki gave the keynote address at the Second Conference of the European Association of Centers of African Studies held at Leiden University in The Netherlands from July 11… Read more »