August 19, 2013
Mali: Can the New President in Mali Sow the Seeds of Change That He Planted?
In Mali, the votes of the run-off have been cast. And in sharp contrast to elections in Africa or even Western democracies, the defeated candidate conceded not by press release or… Read more »
August 16, 2013
Africa: Nigerian Central Bank Official Takes On Development Dogma
On a sun-soaked mid-August morning in the American capital - when attracting even a small gathering to a serious discussion of international economic affairs is considered near… Read more »
August 14, 2013
Egypt: Bloodshed and Chaos After Authorities Break Up Sit-in
Dozens of supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi are reported killed and hundreds arrested after security forces moved Wednesday to end a weeks-long standoff and cleared two… Read more »
August 06, 2013
Tunisia: Tunisia Mulls Referendum to Resolve Crisis
Tunisia's Islamist-led coalition government has raised the prospects of a referendum to resolve the country's worst political crisis since the revolution that ousted former… Read more »
Zimbabwe: African Observers Question Credibility of Polls
The dispute over the fairness of Zimbabwe's election last week appears headed for the next summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) after Botswana called the… Read more »
August 02, 2013
Tunisia: Labour Union Calls on Govt to Resign
Tunisia's General Labour Union (UGTT) has given the government one week to resign or the group will be "forced to consider other options", news agencies are reporting. The labour… Read more »
August 01, 2013
Zimbabwe: Row Erupts After Mugabe Party Claims Election Win
Zimbabwe's most credible civil society election monitors have raised serious questions about the credibility of the country's polls, as President Robert Mugabe's party claimed on… Read more »
July 08, 2013
South Sudan: Longtime Supporters Appeal to President Kiir for 'Profound Reform'
The following letter, to President Salva Kiir Mayardit was signed by four longtime American supporters of South Sudan - Roger Winter, Eric Reeves, John Prendergast and Ted Dagne -… Read more »
July 09, 2013
Mali: Election Threatens to Exchange One Crisis for Another
Mali's forthcoming election risks being marred by such technical shortcomings, and with such a low rate of participation, that a new president could be deprived of the legitimacy… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Can Invest in Africa On Bipartisan Basis
President Barack Obama's recent visit to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania was written off as a "guilt trip" by some and a "last chance" to salvage an Africa policy legacy by… Read more »
Africa: UN Report Provides Roadmap to End Poverty
At this September's meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, governments will discuss elements of the development agenda to succeed the Millennium Development Goals when… Read more »
July 08, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: New Urgency to Talks With M23 Rebels
There is a new urgency to the latest round of talks in Kampala between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and its foes in the M23 rebel group. Read more »
July 04, 2013
Egypt: Nation Swears In New President
Egypt's new leader took office on Thursday as leading Islamists were imprisoned in the wake of the overthrow of the Muslim Brotherhood-aligned administration. Read more »
Africa: Obama Visits Africa - U.S. Can Do Better
President Barack Obama was correct when he told business leaders in Tanzania this week that togther the United States and Africa have "an enormous opportunity to unleash the next… Read more »
Africa: Obama Visits Africa - an End to Paternalism
President Barack Obama has made a profound and impactful visit to Africa. Read more »
July 03, 2013
Egypt: Army Overthrows Morsi, Calls New Elections
The Egyptian military deposed President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday night. Read more »
July 01, 2013
Africa: Obama Promises Africa a 'Partnership of Equals'
President Barack Obama has promised Africa "a new model of partnership" which moves beyond the provision of aid and is focussed on increased trade and investment, including a… Read more »
Africa: Democracy, Transparency Are Not 'Western Exports' - Obama
An excerpt from President Obama's speech at the University of Cape Town: Read more »
Africa: Africa Is Rising, but On a Fragile Foundation - Barack Obama
An excerpt from President Obama's speech at the University of Cape Town: Read more »
June 25, 2013
Africa: President Obama's Schedule in Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania
Edited excerpts from a White House briefing on the schedule of President Obama's visit to west, southern and east Africa from June 26 to July 2. The briefing was by Ben Rhodes,… Read more »
Africa: White House Explains Purpose of Obama Trip
An excerpt from a White House briefing on President Barack Obama's forthcoming visit to Africa: Read more »
June 13, 2013
Zimbabwe: President Mugabe Sets Election Date
President Robert Mugabe has proclaimed July 31 as the date for Zimbabwe to hold general elections which are expected to end the power sharing deal with Prime Minister Morgan… Read more »
June 12, 2013
Zimbabwe: Elections Must Be Credible, Transparent and Peaceful - U.S. Ambassador
U.S. policy toward Zimbabwe is guided by fundamental principles of rule of law, good governance, and human rights protection. Our interests are first and foremost peace,… Read more »
Nigeria: More Than Good Luck Needed to Foster Democracy
If governing Nigeria were easy, the country's last president, Umaru Musa Yar'adua, might not have disappeared from public view and proceeded to die in office, evidently from its… Read more »
June 06, 2013
Africa: 'Magnificent Strides' Against Malnutrition
The governments of the UK and Brazil, and the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), will co-host a high-level international meeting, Nutrition for Growth: Beating Hunger… Read more »