April 29, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution and Defense Offer Divergent Views of Rebel Structures
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April 30, 2008
Africa: Fight Food Prices by Freeing Up Trade
Barriers to free trade are exacerbating the current global food crisis, making the conclusion of the Doha round of global trade talks being conducted by the World Trade… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Security Council Splits Over Election Impasse
Deep divisions were apparent on the United Nations Security Council as it discussed the post-election impasse in Zimbabwe for the first time on Tuesday. Western news reports said… Read more »
April 28, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Witness Describes Threats Against Him and His Family
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April 25, 2008
Liberia: Defense Cross Examination of Former AFRC Combat Commander Focuses on Abuctions
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Liberia: Prosecution Examination of Former AFRC Combat Commander Ends With Dramatic Testimony
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April 23, 2008
Liberia: Former AFRC Combat Commander Describes Atrocities
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April 24, 2008
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Won Election, Says U.S.
The top Africa envoy for the United States told reporters in South Africa Thursday that Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was the "clear" victor in last… Read more »
Africa: Activist Praises Europe, Slams U.S. on Aids
Stephen Lewis is a renowned and vigorously outspoken Canadian diplomat who has worked extensively to reduce the impact of HIV/Aids in Africa and to advocate for those living with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: China Recalls Weapons Shipment
The Chinese ship carrying a controversial consignment of weapons for Zimbabwe is being recalled and the arms will no longer be delivered. Read more »
April 23, 2008
Zimbabwe: U.S. Urges Blocking of Arms Shipment
The United States has urged southern African governments to block a shipment of arms destined for Zimbabwe from being transported overland to the landlocked country. Read more »
Liberia: Former AFRC Combat Commander Describes Anatomy of the January 1999 Freetown invasion
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April 21, 2008
Kenya: Army Chief Denies Mt Elgon Abuses
The commander of the Kenyan army, Lieutenant General Augostino Njoroge, has dismissed charges of human rights abuses in the Mount Elgon region of Kenya as "imaginary." Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unions Mobilize to Stop Weapons
The governments of both Mozambique and Tanzania have refused to allow a Chinese ship carrying weapons for Zimbabwe to offload its cargo in their ports, a South African… Read more »
April 20, 2008
Zimbabwe: UN Chief Raises Polls Crisis With Africa
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced in Ghana that he is to raise the Zimbabwe crisis with African leaders during his current visit to West Africa. Read more »
April 17, 2008
Liberia: Former AFRC Member Describes AFRC-RUF Structures
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April 16, 2008
Liberia: Former RUF Radio Operator Completes His Testimony
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Zimbabwe: UN Chief Calls for 'Decisive Action' on Polls
The international community, led by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, has signalled its growing impatience with the failure of southern African governments to resolve… Read more »
April 15, 2008
Liberia: Defense - Former RUF Radio Operator's Story Is Not Believable
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April 16, 2008
Zimbabwe: UN Chief Presses for Election Results
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expected on Wednesday to ask members of the Security Council – chaired this month by South Africa – to step up pressure… Read more »
April 14, 2008
Liberia: Defense Raises Inconsistencies Disputed By Former RUF Radio Operator
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April 11, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Witnesses Living Together in The Hague Raises Questions About Their Credibility
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Liberia: RUF Radio Operator Tells of Diamond Deliveries to Taylor
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Zimbabwe: Rallies Banned As Mugabe Boycotts Summit
Police have banned all political rallies in Zimbabwe and President Robert Mugabe plans to boycott Saturday's summit of regional leaders called to discuss his country's election… Read more »
April 10, 2008
Africa: Hopes Rise for Global Trade Deal
The current round of international trade talks, the "Doha Round," which many Africans hope will open new markets for them in developed countries, enter a crucial few… Read more »