February 01, 2011
Africa: How Political Risks Dampen Investment in Continent
Excerpts from "African Markets Revealed", published by the Standard Bank: Read more »
January 26, 2011
Central Africa: Tension Rises After Disputed Presidential Polls
Tension is rising in the Central African Republic over last Sunday's elections, with three of the five candidates who stood for president calling for the polls to be annulled,… Read more »
January 24, 2011
Central African Republic: Opposition Candidates Complain of Polls Irregularities
About 1.8 million voters cast their ballots on Sunday for the Central African Republic's presidential and parliamentary elections. Read more »
January 21, 2011
Central African Republic: Presidential Aspirants Wrap Up Campaigns
The five candidates contesting the Central African Republic’s elections on Sunday are putting the final touches to their campaigns. Read more »
January 11, 2011
Central African Republic: Opposition Candidates Dispute Election Plan
The presidential election campaign in the Central African Republic officially began on Monday, with voters expected to go to the polls on the January 23. Candidates vying for the… Read more »
December 13, 2010
Africa: Stronger Global Response Needed to Gender-Based Violence
Just a few weeks ago, as millions of families gathered in the United States to celebrate Thanksgiving, a lesser-known event went by unnoticed. The International Day for the… Read more »
November 29, 2010
Africa: U.S. Sought Personal Details of Great Lakes, Sahel Leaders
A secret diplomatic cable sent to American diplomatic missions in the name of Secretary of State Hilary Clinton last April sought personal details – including fingerprints,… Read more »
November 20, 2010
Angola: Govt Makes Mockery of Democracy, Says Top Journalist
Angola received higher marks this year on the Ibrahim Index of African Governance. But veteran Angolan journalist Rafael Marques de Morais does not believe the score is deserved.… Read more »
November 16, 2010
Africa: Angola and 16 Other African Missions Facing U.S. Bank Account Closures
The Angolan Embassy here canceled tonight's celebration planned to mark the country's 35th independence anniversary, following a decision by Bank of America to close the embassy's… Read more »
October 06, 2010
Central Africa: Deliver Justice to All Congo's Victims
Last week, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a crucial report that describes the atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during… Read more »
October 04, 2010
Africa: Governance Improves in Liberia, Angola, Togo But Declines in Eritrea, Madasgascar
Governance standards have improved significantly in Angola, Liberia and Togo over the past four years, but have declined in Eritrea and Madagascar, according to a leading survey… Read more »
August 11, 2010
Rwanda: Observers Gently Criticize Govt Over Election
Large numbers of Rwandan voters turned out to vote in a peaceful election in which candidates enjoyed freedom of movement and assembly, but "some limits" were placed on freedom of… Read more »
Rwanda: Media Censorship Will Breed Resentment
Regardless of Rwanda’s presidential election outcome, one thing is certain – an independent press did not monitor the election results. The government has… Read more »
August 01, 2010
Congo-Kinshasa: New Evidence Shows U.S. Role in Congo's Decision to Send Patrice Lumumba to His Death
Fifty years ago, the former Belgian Congo received its independence under the democratically elected government of former prime minister Patrice Lumumba. Less than seven months… Read more »
July 24, 2010
Rwanda: The Politics of Genocide Denial
Rwandan officials have defended the government of President Paul Kagame against recent criticism that it was cracking down on its opponents and the press ahead of upcoming… Read more »
July 23, 2010
Somalia: Conflict Will Spread Unless International Community Acts - U.S. Policymaker
July 21, 2010
Rwanda: Govt 'Manipulates' Genocide Memory - Law Professor
The Rwandan government has made remarkable strides in infrastructure, the economy, healthcare and gender equity in political representation, but their continued attack on… Read more »
July 17, 2010
Congo-Kinshasa: Improvements Necessary to Deal with IDPs, U.S. Official Says
Tens of thousands of people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been fleeing a government offensive against Ugandan rebels, adding to the nearly 2.5 million people… Read more »
July 11, 2010
Africa: Why Did Ghana Succeed Where Others Failed?
Ghana built on their good showing at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola earlier this year with a quarterfinal place at the World Cup, confirming their status as arguably… Read more »
July 05, 2010
Cameroon: Impasse in Democratic Politics Threatens Nation's Future
While the prospect of Guinea's return to constitutional rule after its recent election is cause for hope, the recent resurgence of military takeovers in Africa may not yet have run… Read more »
July 01, 2010
Africa: What Went Wrong at the World Cup
Ghana's Black Stars have been Africa's only shining lights at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with all five other competitors from the continent dropping out in the first round. Read more »
June 30, 2010
Cameroon: Cameroon's Road to South Africa
Led by veterans Geremi Njitap, Rigobert Song and goalkeeper Idriss Carlos Kameni, the Lions conceded just two goals in final round contests. Read more »
Cameroon: The Coach - Paul Le Guen
The 45-year-old Frenchman took over from German veteran Otto Pfister after the Indomitable Lions stumbled in the second round of their qualifiers. Apart from Lyon, Le Guen had… Read more »
June 29, 2010
Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Can Roar Again
The exit of Cameroon's Indomitable Lions from the World Cup without a single point is one that the players and their supporters will want to forget quickly. Read more »
June 24, 2010
Cameroon: Brave Lions Suffer Third World Cup Defeat
Cameroon's disastrous 2010 FIFA World Cup ended on Thursday with a third successive defeat, this time at the hands of Group E winners Netherlands at the Cape Town Stadium. Read more »