August 13, 2008
Togo: Nation Wins First Olympic Medal
Benjamin Boukpeti earned a bronze medal for Togo in the men's kayak slalom, the first ever Olympic win for the West African nation. Read more »
August 12, 2008
Zimbabwe: 'Get Politics Right, Then Economy'
The Zimbabwe crisis continues to capture headlines as negotiations enter a third week. Last week, AllAfrica sat down with Rejoice Ngwenya, a Zimbabwean writer and intellectual who… Read more »
Africa: Top Soccer Teams Aim for Gold
African teams aimed high in the second round of Olympics soccer matches. Read more »
August 08, 2008
Africa: Athletes Will Go Faster, Higher, Stronger in Beijing
The 29th Olympic Games of modern times, now under way in China, give Africa's athletes a chance to surprise the world with their performances and achievements. Read more »
August 07, 2008
Africa: Youssou N'Dour, Other Top Talent Appear in U.S. Capital
African superstar Youssou N'Dour joined some of Africa's finest musical and fashion talent and African-American stars for a celebration of the continent's achievements at the… Read more »
August 06, 2008
Zimbabwe: Will Robert Mugabe Face Trial?
Whether Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s ruler for the past 28 years, relinquishes power now or in a few years’ time, Yarik Turianskyi of the South African Institute of… Read more »
August 05, 2008
Liberia: Cross- and Re-Examination of Witness Jabati Jaward
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August 04, 2008
Africa: The Politics of Combating Aids
As this year's International Aids Conference begins in Mexico City, AllAfrica guest columnist George Katito says African governments and civil society will need to assert… Read more »
July 31, 2008
Liberia: U.S. Representative Calls for $225 Million in Funding
Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (Democrat - Illinois) has proposed legislation in the United States Congress which would authorize U.S. $225 million in assistance to Liberia over the… Read more »
Africa: Bush Commits U.S. $48 Billion to HIV/Aids
President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony Wednesday signed into law a bill to reauthorize and expand his HIV/Aids aid program, viewed by many as one of the major… Read more »
Sudan: World Shamed Over Darfur Helicopters
An international coalition of activists on Thursday set out to name and shame governments around the world for their failure to provide even one of the additional helicopters… Read more »
July 30, 2008
Liberia: American Investors Plan Luxury Resort
Liberia, just years removed from civil war, may not seem like an ideal place to open an all-inclusive luxury resort. But one group of American entrepreneurs want to change that… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. to Debate New 'Seeds' for Development
Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., an Illinois Democrat who is a member of the United States House of Representatives' Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export… Read more »
July 29, 2008
Sudan: South Africa Asks UN to Suspend Indictment
South Africa, supported by China, is trying to persuade the United Nations Security Council to suspend the attempt to prosecute Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir for genocide and… Read more »
July 25, 2008
Sudan: Security Council Should Set Govt Benchmarks
The United Nations Security Council is no stranger to intractable international disputes. But soon Sudan will present it with a different kind of problem, one it has not faced in… Read more »
July 20, 2008
Africa: World Trade Talks Reach Crunch Point
Negotiations to free up international trade culminate after seven years in a round of talks this week which will be crucial for Africa. Success would be in African countries'… Read more »
July 18, 2008
Zimbabwe: African Union, UN to Monitor Talks
South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki, under fire for the handling of the Zimbabwean crisis, has won African Union and United Nations backing for his plans to facilitate a solution… Read more »
July 16, 2008
Liberia: Cross-Examination of Witness Jabati Jaward Still Continues
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July 15, 2008
Liberia: Cross-Examination of Witness Jabati Jaward Continues
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July 16, 2008
Sudan: UN Should Stand Fast on War Crimes Case
The request by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for an arrest warrant against President Omar al-Bashir will find a significant place in history. Read more »
July 14, 2008
Liberia: Examination in Chief of Witness TF1-388 Jabati Jaward Concludes
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July 10, 2008
Liberia: Examination of Witness Jabati Jaward Continues
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July 14, 2008
Sudan: Court Accuses Al-Bashir of Darfur War Crimes
The prosecutor of the newly-established International Criminal Court (ICC) today accused Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir of genocide and war crimes arising out of the war in… Read more »
July 12, 2008
Zimbabwe: Russia, China Veto UN Sanctions on Mugabe
Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Friday which would have imposed an arms embargo against Zimbabwe and financial and travel sanctions on… Read more »
July 09, 2008
Liberia: Examination of Witness TF1-388, Jabati Jaward
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