May 07, 2008
Africa: Nine New U.S. Ambassadors Nominated
Nine nominees to serve as U.S. ambassadors in Africa appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday for confirmation. 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 16, 2008
Liberia: President Appeals to Ghana in Refugee Row
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has warned Liberians not to allow a quarrel over Liberian refugees in Ghana to spill across the border. Read more »
March 27, 2008
Liberia: Emotions Run High Over Refugee Crisis
"Why must our government apologize?" asked one caller on a local radio station in response to news that the Liberian government had sent an apology note to the Ghanaian… Read more »
February 20, 2008
Ghana: Kufuor Welcomes Bush Assurances on Military
President John Kufuor of Ghana has welcomed an assurance by President George W. Bush that the United States does not intend building new military bases in Africa. Read more »
February 15, 2008
Africa: Bush Visit to Focus on Health, Education
United States President George W. Bush was scheduled Friday to begin a five-nation African tour designed to highlight his legacy on the continent. 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 »
February 04, 2008
Ghana/Nigeria: Black Stars Qualify for Semifinals
Ghana's Black Stars qualified for the semifinals in Accra on Sunday by defeating Nigeria's Super Eagles 2-1 despite having one player less than their rivals. Read more »
February 03, 2008
Ghana/Nigeria: Black Stars Shoot Down Super Eagles in Thriller
Forty-four thousand Ghanaian soccer fans erupted in joy as the Black Stars came from behind to take the lead in their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal with Nigeria in Accra on… Read more »
January 30, 2008
Nigeria/Benin: Super Eagles Fly High, Malians Out
Nigeria's Super Eagles move to the Cup of Nations' quarterfinals after beating Benin 2-0 on Tuesday night, along with Côte d'Ivoire, who defeated Mali 3-0. Read more »
January 29, 2008
Morocco/Ghana: Hosts Eliminate Atlas Lions
Morocco's Atlas Lions were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament on Monday when they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Ghana. Read more »
January 28, 2008
Ghana: In a Field With The Blind
Near the Karni dam in the Jirapa District of the Upper West region of Ghana, a small agricultural development program demonstrates how a little assistance can leverage human… 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 »
January 26, 2008
Nigeria/Mali: Super Eagles Now a Scarecrow
Gone are the days when the mere evocation of the name of Nigeria’s national football team sent chills down the spines of potential adversaries. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Benin: Elephants Win First Ticket to Quarterfinals
Côte d'Ivoire's Elephants qualified for the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Friday by winning their second straight victory, against Benin, 4 goals to 1. Their… Read more »
January 25, 2008
Africa: President Bush to Visit Five Countries
The White House announced Friday that United States President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush will visit five countries in a one-week tour of Africa next month. Read more »
Ghana/Namibia: Black Stars Scrape Through, Guinea Stuns Morocco
Ghana took a step closer to the African Cup of Nations' quarterfinals Thursday by defeating Namibia's Brave Warriors 1-0. Earlier in the day Guinea stunned Morocco with a 3-2 win… Read more »
January 21, 2008
Ghana/Guinea: Akwaaba Ghana!
Hosts Ghana kicked off to a good start on Sunday by upsetting Guinea in the opening match of the 2008 MTN African Cup of Nations. Read more »
January 20, 2008
Ghana/Guinea: Black Stars Overcome Guinea
A packed stadium of 45,000 went delirious with delight in Accra on Sunday night as hosts Ghana overcame Guinea in the last minute of regulation time to win the opening match of the… Read more »
October 20, 2007
Africa: Draw for African Cup of Nations Sparks Soccer Fever
The Confederation of African Football has announced in Accra the draw for the 2008 African Cup of Nations. Read more »
September 26, 2007
Africa: Kenya, Ghana Are Top Business Reformers
Kenya and Ghana are among the world's top 10 business reformers, and Mauritius is Africa's easiest place to do business, according to a new report from the World Bank… Read more »
July 18, 2007
Africa: U.S. Agoa Forum Meets in Accra
The sixth United States African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Forum meets Wednesday and Thursday in Accra. Read more »