April 18, 2009
Somalia: Pirates Stage Daring New Attacks
Somali pirates hijacked a Belgian-owned ship off Somalia on Saturday but a Dutch naval frigate foiled an attack on a Greek-owned chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden. Read more »
April 15, 2009
Somalia: Pirates are Well-Organized, Resilient
Somali piracy is "a highly structured enterprise" built around well-organized syndicates which regularly extort U.S. $1-million ransoms for shipowners to release ships and their… Read more »
April 13, 2009
Somalia: U.S. Congressman Sees Signs of Hope Despite Mortar Attack
Donald Payne, a veteran Democratic Congressman from New Jersey, has landed safely in Nairobi after his plane drew mortar fire while departing Mogadishu, Somalia. Read more »
April 12, 2009
Somalia: U.S. Mariner Freed as Pirates Move to Seychelles
An American merchant ship captain was freed from Somali pirates by U.S. Navy forces Sunday, as a new warning was issued about pirate activity in East African sea lanes near the… Read more »
April 11, 2009
Somalia: Pirates in New Hijacking In Gulf of Aden
American merchant ship captains have called for harsh action against Somali pirates, even as an American-owned tug was seized Saturday in the Gulf of Aden. Read more »
April 10, 2009
Africa: U.S.-Africa Relations Hampered by Colonial Legacy
The following is the text of a lecture delivered at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) by Haskell Ward, one of the UCLA African Studies Center's first master's… Read more »
Somalia: Pirates Try to Hijack North Korean Ship
Pirates have made another attempt to hijack a ship, this time north of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden, the Nato Shipping Centre reports. Read more »
April 09, 2009
Somalia: U.S. Navy Intervenes Against Pirates
A United States Navy missile destroyer has arrived to help end an ongoing standoff between four Somali pirates and their American hostage off the east coast of Somalia. Read more »
April 08, 2009
Somalia: U.S. Ship Hijacked, Captain Taken Hostage
The crew of an American-operated ship hijacked by suspected Somali pirates early Wednesday has regained control of the vessel, but the pirates have taken the captain hostage, news… Read more »
Somalia: Pirates Seize U.S. Ship, Crew
BREAKING NEWS: Pentagon sources are telling CNN and news agencies that crewmembers have regained control of the ship and that one pirate is in custody. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Crew Seized by Pirates in Hijacking
Somali pirates off the coast of East Africa have hijacked a ship with 21 American crew on board. Read more »
April 02, 2009
Africa: G20 Leaders Promise Billions for Low-Income Nations
The leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies, recognizing that the global financial crisis has "a disproportionate impact" on vulnerable people in poor countries, have promised… Read more »
April 01, 2009
Africa: Looking For Crumbs From the G20's Table?
As leaders of the world's most productive economies meet in London on Thursday, street activism around the need for poverty alleviation and action on climate change is expected to… Read more »
March 30, 2009
Malawi: Madonna Tries to Adopt Second Child
Madonna is back in Malawi, seeking to adopt another child from the country – despite controversy over her adoption of a child there three years ago. Read more »
March 27, 2009
Africa: Annan Sounds Alarm on Global Economic Crisis
A high-level panel of African leaders and development experts headed by former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan issued a call Friday for reforms of global governance… Read more »
Africa: Global Crunch Gives Continent's Leaders Responsibilities
Although the current global economic crisis was triggered by the financial practices of industrialized nations, African leaders have important responsibilities to meet if they are… Read more »
Africa: African Union Must Join G20, Says SA Finance Minister
The last decade witnessed the dawn of hope on the African continent. We had achieved the fastest growth rates since independence. Our efforts to build institutions and strengthen… Read more »
Africa: Global Crisis 'Hits Africa Twice,' Says Kofi Annan
Africa is facing difficult times. The effects of the global economic recession and climate change have already begun to reverse the progress the continent has made over the last… Read more »
March 25, 2009
South Africa: Split Opens in Ruling Party Over Dalai Lama
South Africa's health minister, Barbara Hogan, has condemned her own government for denying the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a visa to enter the country for a peace… Read more »
March 24, 2009
South Africa: Govt Scores Own Goal Over Peace Conference
An attempt by South African soccer authorities to show how the 2010 Fifa World Cup could promote peace and harmony not only in South Africa, but through Africa and the world, was… Read more »
March 22, 2009
Liberia: Obama Gives 'Temporary' U.S. Residents Reprieve
Liberians living in the United States under 'temporary protected status' will be allowed to stay for another year, according to an executive order signed by President Barack Obama… Read more »
March 20, 2009
Madagascar: African Union Suspends New Govt Over 'Coup'
The African Union (AU) has taken the first step towards imposing sanctions on the new army-installed government of Madagascar. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unity Govt Spells Out Economic Recovery Plan
Zimbabwe’s new unity government has published an ambitious short-term economic recovery plan which portrays a vivid picture of the extent of the crisis it faces and estimates… Read more »
March 19, 2009
Madagascar: A Greek Tragedy That Will Hurt Investment
Deposed President Marc Ravalomanana brought the house of Madagascar down upon himself. But he has been replaced by a young untested leader who, although he has some public support,… Read more »
March 18, 2009
Sudan: Obama to Appoint Special Envoy
United States President Barack Obama is expected to announce the appointment of a special envoy to Sudan Wednesday, a move that will be welcomed by campaigners concerned that his… Read more »
