September 29, 2008
Africa: Obama's Three Objectives for Continent
Witney W. Schneidman, an adviser on Africa to the campaign to elect Senator Barack Obama as President of the United States, sets out Obama's fundamental policy objectives for… Read more »
Africa: McCain's Vision for Freedom, Peace and Prosperity
J. Peter Pham, a foreign policy and national security advisor to the campaign to elect Senator John McCain as President of the United States, outlines McCain’s approach to… Read more »
Kenya: Battle Tanks in Pirate Drama Off Somalia
A hijack drama is playing out off the coast of Somalia, where pirates have seized a cargo ship reportedly carrying Russian T-72 tanks destined for Kenya. Read more »
September 19, 2008
Liberia: Key Survey of Nation's Health Unveiled
Liberia has taken another important step towards strengthening its nascent democracy by completing a nation-wide survey which provides a wide range of up-to-date information… Read more »
September 17, 2008
Africa: Elect Obama, Says U.S. Congressman
This is perhaps one of the most important periods in our political history. Read more »
September 16, 2008
Sudan: Mbeki Joins Bashir to Reject War Crimes Charges
South African President Thabo Mbeki has backed Sudan’s rejection of an international prosecutor’s bid to indict President Omar al-Bashir on charges of genocide and war… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Europe and U.S. to 'Wait and See'
Europe and the United States have taken a "wait-and-see" approach to Zimbabwe's power-sharing pact, suggesting they will lift sanctions and provide aid only when they see evidence… Read more »
September 12, 2008
Africa: Does Index Predict or Produce Failed States?
The Failed States Index (FSI) for 2008 is out. The annual report by Foreign Policy magazine and the Fund for Peace, now in its fourth year, uses twelve social, economic, and… Read more »
September 10, 2008
Africa: Business Reforms Gain Momentum - Report
There’s good news for African business in a new report: four of the 10 countries in the world which have shown the most improvement in implementing business reforms are from… Read more »
September 05, 2008
Libya: Rice Makes Historic Visit to Gaddafi
Condoleezza Rice headed for Tripoli on Friday in the first trip by a United States Secretary of State to Libya in more than half a century. Read more »
September 02, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: Crashed Aid Plane Found
An aircraft carrying 15 humanitarian aid workers and two crew members has crashed into a steep ridge near Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, apparently killing… Read more »
August 26, 2008
Liberia: Court Addresses Security Measures and Next Goes into Private Session
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Liberia: Defense Cross-Examination of Witness TF1-375 Continues
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Liberia: Witness TF1-367 Cross-Examined in Afternoon Session
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Congo-Kinshasa: Justice or Peace? War Victims Speak
In Africa's worst conflicts, victims' voices are rarely heard during the elite debate that treats peace and justice as though they were an either-or. Read more »
August 21, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Wraps Up Examination of TF1-367
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Liberia: Witness, Former Mining Commander, Continues Testimony
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Liberia: Charles Taylor Back in Court - Summary Wednesday, 20 August 2008
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Liberia: Second Afternoon Session - Witness Testimony Continues
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Liberia: First Afternoon Session - Witness Examination Continues (TF1-367)
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August 20, 2008
Liberia: Morning Session - Start of Examination of Witness TF1-367
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Liberia: Proceedings Delayed Yet Another Day Due to Maximum Level of Security Measures
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August 19, 2008
Zambia: Mwanawasa Dies in France, Confirms Sarkozy
Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has died in France, where he had been hospitalized for the last seven weeks. Read more »
August 18, 2008
Liberia: Court Adjourned for One Day Due to Absence of Taylor
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August 13, 2008
Africa: Continent's Soccer Teams Head for Quarterfinals
Africa's three men's soccer teams at the Beijing Olympics all made their way to the quarterfinals on Wednesday, confirming the continent's status as a major contender for gold in… Read more »