July 31, 2002
Central Africa: Kabila Says He Wants Peace and Will Get It
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo says he is optimistic about the latest South African and United Nations' brokered peace initiative to end the war in his country,… Read more »
July 30, 2002
Central Africa: Kabila And Kagame Sign Ambitious Congo Peace Deal
South African President Thabo Mbeki described the signing Tuesday of a highly ambitious peace accord between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda as "a bright day for the… Read more »
Africa: 'Momentum' in Sudan, 'First Step' In Congo/Rwanda Conflict - Kansteiner
The security pact signed Tuesday in Pretoria, South Africa by President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwandan President Paul Kagame is "a terrific… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Not Pressuring Nigeria On OPEC, Says Kansteiner
The United States is not pressuring Nigeria to pull out of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Walter Kansteiner… Read more »
Central Africa: Congo, Rwanda to Sign Landmark Security Pact, but Peace Not Guaranteed
The presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are expected to sign an agreement, in South Africa, Tuesday, that may be the first step towards helping end the… Read more »
July 22, 2002
Central Africa: Congo and Rwanda Agree Peace Deal, says South Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reached agreement on steps to end the four year conflict in the DRC, South African negotiators announced on Monday. Read more »
July 10, 2002
Africa: AU Summit Closes On Uncertain Note
The first ever African Union summit ended Wednesday, with a common pledge from the assembled leaders to bring meaningful change to the continent to benefit their peoples. Read more »
July 05, 2002
Africa: OAU Stands Aloof on Madagascar, Despite Departure of Ratsiraka
Despite the departure to Seychelles on Friday of the embattled erstwhile leader of Madagascar, Didier Ratsiraka - and the official recognition of his rival Marc Ravalomanana by… Read more »
June 27, 2002
Congo-Kinshasa: No Meaningful Sign Of Rwanda Peace Commitment, Says Congo Civil Society Leader
A United Nations investigator has accused Rwandan-backed rebels of the Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD-Goma) of massacring more than 150 people last month, and warned that… Read more »
Madagascar: US Recognizes Ravalomanana, Unfreezes Assets
In a surprise move, the United States became the first major world power to formally recognize the government of Marc Ravalomanana in Madagascar. A letter to that effect from… Read more »
June 21, 2002
Rwanda: 'Talk Tough' To Kinshasa, Says Kagame Envoy
Agreement reached during Inter-Congolese Dialogue in Sun City, South Africa, has been rejected by Rwanda, thus continuing to cloud peace prospects in the huge central African… Read more »
June 10, 2002
Madagascar: Inconclusive Outcome to 'Dakar II' Leaves Uncertainty
The people of Madagascar must be nervously wondering about the prospects for peace on their island, now that their two rival leaders - both of whom lay claim to the presidency -… Read more »
June 08, 2002
Madagascar: Rivals Set For Fresh Talks In Senegal
It has been dubbed Dakar 2 -- the latest peace mediation effort by President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal, seeking to bring Madagascar's two rival presidents together and resolve the… Read more »
June 01, 2002
Sudan: Oil, Power and Religion Complicate U.S. Peace Thrust for Sudan
The night before the arrival of the head of the United States aid agency in Sudan, a Sudanese government aircraft bombed a village he was to visit in the rebel-controlled southern… Read more »
May 30, 2002
Sudan: U.S. Diplomat Posted To Khartoum
Jeffery Millington, formerly State Department Director for East African Affairs, has been posted to Sudan as United States charge d'affaires. Millington is the first American… Read more »
May 22, 2002
Sudan: US Throws Weight Behind Igad-led Peace Process
The U.S. has apparently decided to throw more of its political and financial weight behind Kenyan-led efforts within the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) aimed at… Read more »
May 13, 2002
Uganda: Economic Growth Doesn't Equate With Democracy, Says Museveni Opponent
Dr. Kizza Besigye, a retired colonel who ran against President Yoweri Museveni in Uganda's elections last year, and lost, says the whole exercise was fraudulent. Governments that… Read more »
May 10, 2002
East Africa: Uncertain Surrounding Climate Won't Undermine Somaliland, Says Rep
Since proclaiming independence from Somalia 11 years ago, just a few months after the ouster of General Siad Barre in June 1991, the former British Protectorate of Somaliland has… Read more »
May 09, 2002
Madagascar: US Hopes Wade's Second Round of Talks will Resolve Crisis
As tensions mount in Madagascar the U.S. government is clinging to the hope that new talks in Senegal will break the political impasse on the island nation. An economic blockade is… Read more »
May 08, 2002
Uganda: Museveni in US to Seek Investment, Attack Protectionism
Although Congo's ongoing conflict was an important part of discussions Uganda president Yoweri Museveni held with Secretary of State Colin Powell and National Security Advisor… Read more »
April 29, 2002
Madagascar: High Court Gives Ravalomanana Presidency
Madagascar's High Constitutional Court has ruled that challenger Marc Ravalomanana won the presidency in December's election. The court said Monday that its recount showed… Read more »
April 28, 2002
Madagascar: Political Standoff Threatens Future
The Indian Ocean Island that has been hailed as an emerging economic success story is on the brink of chaos, according to opponents of ousted Madagascar president Didier Ratsiraka. Read more »
April 25, 2002
East Africa: Controversy Continues to Dog Major World Bank Projects
"Everybody is talking about development effectiveness, but the question is, how do you measure it? ...So what we are trying to do now is to pull together a meeting in June at which… Read more »
April 23, 2002
Madagascar: Recount of December Poll's Votes Begins
Four days after a peace deal for Madagascar was signed in Senegal, a recount of the disputed presidential election results began this week, Monday. The recount was one of the key… Read more »
April 18, 2002
Madagascar: Rival Presidents Strike Peace Deal in Senegal
The two rival presidents of Madagascar have signed a landmark power-sharing peace deal, late Thursday morning, in Senegal. Read more »
