June 01, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Intensifying Conflict In East Threatens Peace Effort, says Ambassador
Despite the optimism of a just-returned United Nations investigating team, worry over continuing armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is mounting. Speaking to… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Interview With DRC Ambassador Faida Mitifu
Dr. Faida Mitifu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ambassador to the United States is one of six women ambassadors representing African nations. "We're the best men for the… Read more »
May 30, 2001
Central African Republic: Situation still unstable in Central African Republic
Two days after an armed mutiny broke out in the Central African Republic, the situation in the capital Bangui remains unstable. Although the army has regained control over most… Read more »
May 29, 2001
Central African Republic: Situation under control, says army in Central African Republic
One day after a group of mutineers tried to topple President Félix Patassé of the Central African Republic, the army says it regained control of all parts of the capital Bangui,… Read more »
May 24, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo's Adversaries Deny Involvement in Laurent Kabila's Killing
Uganda, Rwanda and Congolese rebels have all described as evil-minded, senseless and ridiculous a new report in which the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)… Read more »
May 23, 2001
East Africa: Tanzania Claims Role of 'Honest Broker' Behind the Scenes
Tanzania stands out in the Great Lakes region as one of the few countries that is not in turmoil. Instead, this large East African country is an oasis of relative peace - home to… Read more »
May 07, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Wamba dia Wamba Removed, Say Dissidents
The messy Congo-Kinshasa political situation became messier Monday as John Tibasima Atenyi, a Vice President of the Bunia-based rebel movement Congolese Rally for Democracy,… Read more »
May 04, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Dispute Over UN Congo Report Clouds Peace Effort
The governments of Uganda and Rwanda are denouncing a United Nations report written by a "Panel of Experts" on the exploitation of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
March 30, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: The Struggle to Become a Nation
United Nations troops have begun deploying in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering what appears to be a glimmer of hope for peace in the war-torn east of the country. Read more »
March 19, 2001
Equatorial Guinea: President in Washington DC to Win US Embassy
On a week long "personal" visit to the United States, Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is telling everyone who will listen that his nation needs a US… Read more »
February 24, 2001
Africa: Gabonese Film, "The Elephants Balls," Opens Fespaco
The Gabonese director of the movie "Les Couilles de lElephant" (The Elephants Balls), which opens Fespaco 2001, the 17th pan-African festival of film and television, calls his… Read more »
February 05, 2001
Central Africa: A Moment For Peace?
Following visits to Washington and New York by two young leaders -- principal combatants in Africas largest conflict, U.S. officials and other specialists say they have guarded… Read more »
January 30, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Despite Frustration, Some Hope Among Congo Exiles
The expected visit of Congo president Joseph Kabila to the United States for a prayer breakfast and consultations with White House, State department and United Nations officials,… Read more »
January 29, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila To Visit U.S.
Joseph Kabila, the new president of the Democratic Republic of Congo will make a two-day visit to the United States the Department of State said Monday. Read more »
January 18, 2001
Africa: Kabila Is Dead, Kinshasa Confirms: What Next?
The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have finally announced that President Laurent Désiré Kabila is dead. The long-awaited official declaration was broadcast on… Read more »
January 17, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila's Fate Uncertain As Son Takes Charge
A day after he was apparently shot in his presidential palace there are still conflicting reports on the fate of Congo's President Laurent Kabila. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila Shooting Causes Confusion - Leadership Up For Grabs
The Democratic Republic of Congo - and several other African countries - have been thrown into a tailspin by news that the Congolese leader, Laurent Désiré Kabila, was shot on… Read more »
January 16, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Shooting In Kinshasa, Fate Of Kabila Uncertain
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo today, President Laurent Kabila was reportedly shot during a 30-minute gun battle at the presidential palace. Wire services later reported a… Read more »
October 17, 2000
Burundi: Accord Won't Bring Peace Says Award-Winning Journalist
For Agnes Nindorera, the Burundi peace accord reached in Arusha, Tanzania this past August, is not likely to bring peace. "The main militias were not there and did not sign it.… Read more »
October 04, 2000
Congo-Kinshasa: Folkloric Music With Soukous Attitude By Swédé Swédé
Artist: Swédé Swédé CD title: Toleki Bango (Miles Ahead) Label:Crammed Records Date: 1991 Read more »
September 30, 2000
Cameroon: Gold For Cameroon!
In a thrilling climax to the Olympic soccer competition, Cameroon's young Lions won the gold medal in Sydney on Saturday when they came back from a 0-2 deficit at the end of the… Read more »
September 28, 2000
Africa: Long-distance Runners Gear Up For Finals
Nouria Merah-Benida of Algeria and Kutre Dulecha of Ethiopia on Thursday qualified for Saturday's finals of the women's 1500m race, setting up an absorbing day of athletics for… Read more »
September 27, 2000
Africa: Long-distance Runners Move To Finals
Athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, Morocco and Algeria dominated the long-distance athletic heats at the Olympics on Wednesday. Read more »
September 26, 2000
Cameroon: Cameroon Plays Spain In Olympic Soccer Final
Cameroon will play Spain for the Olympic soccer final after defeating Chile 2-1 in Melbourne on Tuesday. Read more »
September 25, 2000
Africa: Africa's Medal Tally Lags
Africa's tally of Olympics medals is growing, but there's a long way to go to beat the total of 34 won in Atlanta in 1996. Read more »