August 12, 2008
Africa: How Continent's Olympians are Faring
AllAfrica's Aliou Goloko rounds up the African action at the Olympics in Beijing. Read more »
July 29, 2008
Zimbabwe: Talks to Resume Soon, Says Mbeki
Zimbabwe's power-sharing talks have adjourned while negotiators consult with their party leaders, but will resume by the end of the week, South Africa’s President Thabo Mbeki… Read more »
June 30, 2008
Zimbabwe: Consensus Grows on Negotiated End to Crisis
Whatever rhetoric on Zimbabwe's political crisis emerges from the African Union heads of state meeting in Egypt on Monday and Tuesday, reports on the meeting indicate a growing… Read more »
February 11, 2008
Egypt/Cameroon: Pharaohs Make History With Sixth Win
Egypt's Pharaohs set a new continental record with a sixth African Cup of Nations victory against Cameroon on Sunday in Accra. Both teams ended the tournament with a beautiful… Read more »
February 08, 2008
Cameroon/Egypt: Lions Face Pharaohs in Soccer Final
The 2008 Cup of Nations final on Sunday will be played between Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions and Egypt’s Pharaohs. Read more »
February 07, 2008
Africa: High Stakes as Final Soccer Four Battle It Out
The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament is building to a climax as the top four teams contest the semifinals on Thursday night to the delight of fans across Africa. Read more »
January 27, 2008
Sudan/Egypt: Desert Hawks Not Strong Enough
Sudan lost 0-3 against Egypt on Saturday, despite tactical changes that sought to boost their defense with five players. Read more »
Cameroon/Zambia: Indomitable Lions Restore Order
Cameroon's Indomitable Lions on Saturday displayed their conquering spirit with a 5-1 win against Zambia. Read more »
February 07, 2006
Africa: Côte d'Ivoire and Egypt For the CAN Final
The Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire and the Pharaohs of Egypt will meet in the final of the 25th edition of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) in Egypt. The two countries beat Nigeria and… Read more »
October 11, 2004
Egypt: Informal Economy Drives Economic Growth
Egypt's economy received a dismal report card in the World Bank's Doing Business in 2005 report released last month. Nearly a fifth of Egyptian business takes place in the informal… Read more »
April 30, 2004
Africa: The Nile River: Building or Stumbling Block?
The Nile River, long a trans-border artery linking 10 African countries, has become a major challenge for the nations that share its waters. The distribution of Nile waters has… Read more »
August 16, 2002
Egypt: No New Aid To Egypt Because Of Jailed Activist, Says Bush
In a letter to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, President George Bush has said he will oppose any new aid to Egypt to protest the imrisonement of human rights activists Saad Eddin… Read more »
March 05, 2002
Egypt: "Use Our Eyes" to Build Understanding, Mubarak Tells Washington
Despite spiraling violence in the Middle East and the ongoing war against terrorism, Egyptian President Mohammad Husni Mubarak, in a major address delivered here today, proclaimed… Read more »
September 27, 2000
Africa: Two Win In Boxing Quarterfinals
Two boxers - one from Morocco and one from Algeria - carry Africa's hopes into the semi-finals of the Olympic competition. Read more »
September 22, 2000
Africa: Boxing, Judo And Volleyball Results
A Kenyan boxer whose older brother won a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics defeated his South African opponent in the first round of their bout at the Olympics on Friday. Read more »