Cote d'Ivoire: Pro-Ouattara Fighters Seize Capital

Fighters loyal to Cote d'Ivoire's internationally-recognized president, Alassane Ouattara, have seized control of the nation's capital, Yamoussoukro, representing a key victory in… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: 'Close to Civil War' in Abidjan - French Envoy

Cote d'Ivoire faces a humanitarian tragedy, with aid access becoming increasingly difficult, hospitals and schools closing, law and order collapsing and casualties mounting,… Read more »

Libya: Gaddafi Rails Against 'No Fly' Attacks and Berbers

In a lengthy, rambling address on his Libyan state television Sunday, Muammar al-Gaddafi vowed to fight against the foreign "devils" who overnight bombed Libyan military… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: 'Everyone Was Running'

A makeshift gate made of rope and rags hangs across the dirt road leading into Bahn Refugee Camp in Liberia. Inside, children play soccer as their parents cook beside their… Read more »

Libya: White House Defends Obama's No-Fly Zone Stance

Excerpts from a press briefing by White House press secretary Jay Carney in Washington on March 15: Read more »

Libya: Obama Denies 'Fence-Sitting' Over No-Fly Zone

As Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi moved to recapture territory seized by his opponents in recent weeks, a spokesman for U.S. President Barack Obama defended the administration… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. 'Disappointed' With Interim Govt

The United States government has expressed its "disappointment" with the lack of political progress made by Somalia's interim government, and with the country's parliament for… Read more »

Sudan: A Dangerous Standoff in Washington - And Worlds Away

Sudan is a world away from Washington. And while American attention has been focused on the tumultuous events in Egypt, and the domestic crisis at home, Sudan continues to pose… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Increased Violence Sparks Growing World Concern

Reflecting fears that Cote d'Ivoire is spiraling towards all-out civil war, African and world leaders have made strong statements about the escalating violence. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: On the Brink of War

For over 54 percent of the voters of the West African country of Côte d'Ivoire, the November 2010 presidential election was a dream denied. Read more »

Libya: Citizen Journalism Leads Way in Covering Escalating Conflict

As international media struggle to cover a story to which they don't have access, Libyans both inside and outside the country are using social media to plead for more visibility.… Read more »

Central African Republic: The Dark Side of Diamonds

The international watchdog which seeks to prevent diamonds from fuelling conflict, the Kimberley Process, should take a very close look at the situation in the Central African… Read more »

Egypt: A New Tomorrow Dawns

Eva Haroun, who was in Tahrir Square on January 25 and on February 11 to witness both the start and the climax of Egypt's popular uprising, reports from Cairo on the euphoria of… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Lessons to Draw from North Africa

The revolution in Egypt that led to the fall of Hosni Mubarak has once again given voice to the street and revived a more just vision for our world. The preservation of what has… Read more »

Libya: 'Day of Rage' Claims Several Lives - Reports

News reports said at least 10 people were killed in clashes in Libya on Thursday during a "Day of Rage" organized by pro-democracy activists against the regime of Muammar… Read more »

Sudan: Rebecca Garang Promotes Accountability for New State

'Mama Rebecca', widow of John Garang - the charismatic leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) and commander of its army - welcomes the opportunity for southern… Read more »

Sudan: A Warning to All of Africa - Mo Ibrahim

As Southern Sudan prepares to become an independent nation in July, the northern government in Khartoum faces enormous challenges. Disputes simmer in Darfur, to the west, with more… Read more »

Egypt: Contrite but Defiant Mubarak Clings to Power

A few minutes into Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's speech to the nation Thursday evening, as it became clear that he was not immediately stepping down, rapt pro-democracy… Read more »

Egypt: New Era Emerging

Late Thursday Egyptians awaited an announcment from President Hosni Mubarak, amid military assurances that it will safeguard the nation and oversee reforms. News reports said… Read more »

Liberia: Foreign Minister Says Ivorian Crisis Threatens Regional Security

With the African Union (AU) intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing political stalemate in Cote d'Ivoire, concern is growing about the widening impact of the crisis. In the… Read more »

Somalia: Canada Reported Ties Between Govt and Pirates

A Canadian naval commander reported in 2008 that Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG) was colluding with pirates, who also had ties with "terrorist networks," according… Read more »

Sudan: 'Lost Boy' Helps Family Readjust to South

Wol Akujang was among the more than 20,000 "Lost Boys" who were displaced or orphaned during Sudan's civil war. He fled his village at the age of six, sheltering in refugee camps… Read more »

Egypt: Gunfire Kills Cairo Protesters - Reports

A number of Egyptians were reported killed Thursday at Tahrir Square in Cairo, the scene of Wednesday's battles between forces backing President Hosni Mubarak and the protesters… Read more »

Sudan: Satellite Images Confirm Govt Troop Buildup - Report

A satellite mapping project launched by human rights activists says images captured during South Sudan’s independence referendum this month confirm reports that Sudanese… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Violence Spreading, Human Rights Deteriorating - UN

The United Nations on Thursday said violence has been spreading across Cote d'Ivoire since disputed presidential elections in November, with rapes and other violations on the… Read more »