Liberia: Bold Plans for Hard Problems in Second Term - Johnson Sirleaf

In the early months of her second five-year term, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the post-conflict nation has made substantial progress but still faces multiple,… Read more »

Rwanda: U.S. Accused of Blocking UN Report on 'Rwanda Fueling Congo Violence'

The United States has been accused of blocking a UN report which examines claims that Rwanda is fuelling a violent rebellion in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. (See… Read more »

Liberia: Sirleaf Needs to Use Powers to the Fullest

Liberia has come a long way from the bloody civil wars that raged from 1989 until former president Charles Taylor left office in 2003. Read more »

Togo: Protests Continue for Third Day in Lomé

Protests are continuing for a third day in Lomé after two days of clashes between security forces and demonstrators calling for reforms ahead of upcoming elections. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Taylor to Spend Rest of His Life in Prison

The Special Court for Sierra Leone has sentenced former Liberian president Charles Taylor to 50 years' imprisonment for aiding and abetting war crimes in Sierra Leone. Read more »

Mali: Transitional President 'Beaten by Protesters'

The transitional president of Mali Dioncounda Traore has been admitted to hospital after protesters reportedly burst into his office and beat him. Read more »

Lesotho: Early Voting Peaceful Despite Recent Violence

Lesotho has seen political violence flare ahead of May 26 elections, with the opposition claiming that dirty tricks have undercut their turnouts. Read more »

Kenya: Woman Dies After Mombasa Grenade Attack

A woman has died after a grenade attack in Mombasa, police told AFP on Wednesday - a day after armed men attacked a restaurant in the Kenyan port city. Read more »

Somalia: European Military Launches Air Raid On Pirates

European Union military forces carried out an air raid on what they called "pirate equipment" on the coast of Somalia on Tuesday. Read more »

Mali: Attack On Timbuktu World Heritage Site May Spark Revolt

There are fears that the population of Timbuktu may react violently after fighters from a religious sect desecrated the tomb of a saint. Read more »

Central Africa: U.S.-Sponsored Visit to Anti-Kony Staging Camp Produces Flurry of News

An unusual dateline - Obo, Central African Republic - appeared in newspapers and on radio broadcasts across the globe Monday morning. Read more »

Liberia: Taylor Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor has become the first African leader to be found guilty of war crimes by an international court. Read more »

Sudan: African Union Calls For End to Bombing, Troop Withdrawals

The African Union has called on Sudan to stop its aerial bombing of South Sudan and expressed "dismay and deep disappointment" with both countries for their involvement in the… Read more »

East Africa: Obama Extends U.S. Search for LRA's Kony

U.S. President Barack Obama has announced that American advisers helping with the mission to capture Joseph Kony will remain in East Africa to "bring this madman to justice.". Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Country Rocked By Apparent Coup Attempt

Guinea-Bissau's military has taken control of the ruling party headquarters and national radio station on Thursday night as shots and rocket fire were heard in the capital,… Read more »

Somalia: Suicide Bomber Attacks National Leaders

A suicide bomber blew herself up at an event in Somalia's national theatre in Mogadishu on Wednesday, killing dignitaries including sports chiefs. Read more »

Mali: West African Leaders Clamp Down With Sanctions

West African leaders have imposed a wide range of stringent sanctions on the military junta in Mali. Read more »

Guinea: Parties Need to Put Nation First in Election Year

In recent weeks, Guinea's President Alpha Conde and the opposition have failed to resolve differences over the conduct of the legislative elections set for July 8. Read more »

South Sudan: Nets for Relief as Refugees Flee

Against the backdrop of renewed hostilities between South Sudan and its northern neighbour, a fresh initiative aims to provide some relief from an ever-present threat that is… Read more »

Mali: Troops Mutiny

Troops in Mali's capital, Bamako, mutinied on Wednesday, and gunfire could be heard throughout the city. The country's state-run radio and television broadcasts have gone off the… Read more »

Eritrea: Ethiopian Forces Raid Asmara's Bases

Ethiopian troops mounted a raid into neighbouring Eritrea on Thursday and claimed to have destroyed "three mercenary camps". Read more »

Africa: Resolving Conflicts Remains Priority, Says Top U.S. Official

When he took office nearly three years ago as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Johnnie Carson outlined an ambitious agenda for the Obama administration.… Read more »

Egypt: Days of Mourning Declared After Football Violence

The Egyptian parliament is due to hold an emergency session today in response to the violence that killed at least 74 people in Port Said, following a soccer match between premier… Read more »

Senegal: Four Die in Anti-Wade Protests

Four people have died in demonstrations since Senegal's Constitutional Court last week ruled that Abdoulaye Wade could run for re-election as president. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Forces Rescue Aid Workers Held by Pirates

American Special Forces troops have rescued two Western aid workers held hostage in Somalia for three months, President Barack Obama announced on Wednesday. Read more »