March 25, 2012
Senegal: Wade Concedes Run-Off Defeat to Opposition Candidate Macky Sall
Fireworks and dancing in the streets marked the concession of Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade to opposition candidate Macky Sall late Sunday, in a run-off ballot. The … Read more »
March 23, 2012
Senegal: Voters Return to the Polls on Sunday
Senegalese voters return to the polls on Sunday for the second round of voting in the presidential election, after campaigning closes at midnight on Friday night. Read more »
March 20, 2012
Malawi: Ex-President's Son Arrested After Unrest
A Malawian opposition legislator, Atupele Muluzi, was arrested on Tuesday in the wake of unrest in the capital, Lilongwe, on Sunday. Read more »
March 19, 2012
Malawi: Police Crack Down After Call for Mutharika to Quit
Police in Malawi tear-gassed and assaulted opposition supporters and arrested the country's top human rights official in a weekend of rising tension over a call by civil society… Read more »
March 15, 2012
Africa: African Democracies 'Represent the Future,' Says U.S. Policymaker
Promoting democracy in Africa has been a policy focus for successive U.S. administrations in the post-Cold War era. Since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, the American… Read more »
February 12, 2012
Senegal: Voters Head Back to Polls On March 25
The second-round vote in Senegal's elections has been set for March 25 after the official declaration of results showed that no candidate received more than 50 percent of votes… Read more »
March 08, 2012
South Africa: Thousands of Workers Protest in Cape Town
Trade unions and workers today marched through the streets of Cape Town, as part of a national campaign by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), demanding the… Read more »
February 06, 2012
Africa: Donald Payne Contributed to Improved U.S. Policies Towards Africa - Johnnie Carson
Congressman Donald Payne will be remembered for generating "greater understanding of Africa" and stronger ties between the United States and "the many countries… Read more »
February 29, 2012
Nigeria: A Marshall Plan to Develop the North?
Will President Goodluck Jonathan be successful in managing Nigeria's myriad challenges and achieve his goal of transforming the country into a modern and prosperous nation? Read more »
Lesotho: Prime Minister Resigns from Ruling Party
The run-up to the general election in Lesotho has taken a dramatic turn, with Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili leading a walkout from the Lesotho Congress for Democracy. Read more »
February 27, 2012
Senegal: Wade Faces Strong Challenge As Votes Counted
Early signs from the counting of votes in Senegal's presidential election are that incumbent Abdoulaye Wade faces a strong challenge from former premier Macky Sall. Read more »
February 20, 2012
Senegal: New Protest Planned As Election Looms
Senegal faces a tense build-up to the presidential election next Sunday, with opposition candidates planning new protests in the wake of a week of clashes on the streets of the… Read more »
February 16, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Security Forces Fire Teargas at Peaceful Demonstrators
Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday fired teargas to break up a "March of Christians" organized by the local Roman Catholic Church to protest alleged… Read more »
February 13, 2012
Lesotho: Snap Election for Politicians in Disarray?
Lesotho is due for a general election to choose a new national government between February and May of this year. Despite a legal framework that stipulates a general election every… Read more »
February 10, 2012
South Africa: Empowerment Through Fashion
Glamour prevailed at the 2012 State of the Nation Address as distinguished members of Parliament opted to showcase local designers. Read more »
South Africa: Honour Your Promises President - MPs
Most of the members of parliament had the same message for President Jacob Zuma after his state-of-the-nation address - honour and act on your promises. Read more »
February 02, 2012
Senegal: U.S. Legal Firm Helps Wade Fight for Third Term
An Atlanta-based law firm with an extensive practice with U.S. government agencies in Washington has been assisting Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade with his controversial bid… Read more »
February 01, 2012
Senegal: Four Die in Anti-Wade Protests
Four people have died in demonstrations since Senegal's Constitutional Court last week ruled that Abdoulaye Wade could run for re-election as president. Read more »
January 27, 2012
Senegal: Wade's Candidature Sparks Protests
Senegal's Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that President Abdoulaye Wade, 85, can seek a third term in office. Read more »
January 23, 2012
Kenya: Hague Court Confirms Charges Against Four Leaders
The son of Kenya's founding father, Jomo Kenyatta, and a former cabinet minister are among four Kenyan leaders who will face trial by the International Criminal Court on charges… Read more »
January 16, 2012
Liberia: Monrovia Inauguration Marks Political Detente
Flags are hoisted at street corners along Tubman Boulevard and past the Capital Building, the seat of the National Legislature, where President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is… Read more »
December 04, 2011
Africa: 2011 - Jurist Who Backed Democracy in Niger Named 'African of the Year'
Salifou Fatimata Bazeye, a 60-year-old distinguished jurist from Niger, has been chosen as "African of the Year" by Media Trust Limited, publisher of the Daily Trust, Weekly Trust,… Read more »
November 24, 2011
South Africa: Benin President Signs Deals on Jobs, Investment on State Visit to South Africa
Benin President Thomas Yayi Boni, together with his delegation, was welcomed by President Jacob Zuma on his state visit to South Africa. Read more »
November 22, 2011
South Africa: Media, Civil Society Vow to Continue Fighting Against 'Secrecy Bill'
Protesters at the South African Parliament in Cape Town vowed to continue fighting against the so-called Secrecy Bill, saying it is a threat to democracy and service delivery. Read more »
November 14, 2011
Angola: Criminal Complaint Lodged Charging Generals With Crimes Against Humanity
Angolan anti-corruption campaigner Rafael Marques de Morais has filed a criminal complaint with the attorney-general of Angola against two diamond mining companies and their… Read more »
