May 28, 2013
Liberia: From Stabilization to Transformation - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
A decade after the worst fighting of its long conflict, which killed an estimated 200,000 of a pre-war population of 2.8 million and forcibly displaced a majority - as many as 1.8… Read more »
May 27, 2013
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Blasts Mandela
President Robert Mugabe criticised former South African president and Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela for allegedly taking a soft stance on the white people through his… Read more »
Africa: Let's Make the Next 50 Years Even Better for Children in Africa
This week, African leaders will gather in Ethiopia to celebrate 50 years since the formation of the Organisation of African Unity - now known simply as the African Union. It's an… Read more »
May 21, 2013
Africa: Seizing Opportunities, Delivering Products As African Markets Expand - P&G
Last year, the United States announced a new strategy toward sub-Saharan Africa that emphasizes increased trade and investment, including intra-African trade. Officials acknowledge… Read more »
May 16, 2013
Africa: Governance Gets New Emphasis At Economic Forum
The call for transparency and good governance across Africa is not a new one, but it assumed a new prominence at this month's World Economic Forum (WEA) regional meeting for… Read more »
May 15, 2013
Southern Africa: Madagascar's Rajoelina Refuses to Withdraw Candidacy
Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina has ignored a request by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), not to run in the upcoming elections, reports AFP. Read more »
May 14, 2013
Eswatini: Swazi Voter Registration in Shambles
Voter registration is under way in Swaziland amid calls from opposition parties to boycott an electoral process that some have described as a mere formality. Read more »
May 10, 2013
Africa: Kenyatta Advocates 'All-Inclusive Society' at Economic Forum
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who describes himself as a simple man driven to help his country prosper, faced challenging questions at a World Economic Forum session here on… Read more »
May 07, 2013
Somalia: From Fear to Hope - Getting It Right in Somalia
It has been two decades of mayhem, chaos and bloodletting in Somalia. Read more »
May 02, 2013
Zambia: Zambia: Vice President Speaks On Governance and Gay Rights
Zambian Vice President Guy Scott hit out at opposition parties and observers who have accused him and President Michael Sata of repressive policies and perpetuating violence. Read more »
Kenya: Award-Winning Activist Mwangi Arrested
The twittersphere in Kenya was abuzz after the arrest of political activist and award-winning photojournalist Boniface Mwangi during a protest at a Workers' Day event. Read more »
South Africa: Vice President Scott Calls South Africans 'Very Backward'
Zambia's vice president Guy Scott launched an astonishing attack on President Jacob Zuma when he reportedly compared him to South Africa's last apartheid leader, FW de Klerk. Read more »
April 25, 2013
Africa: Malaria in Liberia - 'The Struggle Continues'
I woke up feeling the headache and chills, and made a couple of trips to the bathroom to ease the nausea. The experience was all too familiar; I was having another bout of malaria,… Read more »
April 24, 2013
Africa: United States Disengaging From Africa - Mo Ibrahim
Although Africa is moving forward, the United States is pulling back, says Mo Ibrahim, the billionaire entrepreneur and father of Africa's mobile phone revolution. Read more »
April 19, 2013
Senegal: Former President Wade's Son Incarcerated
Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdulaye Wade, has been incarcerated at Rebeuss Prison, a correction centre in the capital of Dakar. Wade is being asked to justify a… Read more »
April 11, 2013
Malawi: Govt Responds in Madonna 'Special Treatment' Row
The Malawian government has criticised American pop icon Madonna, accusing her of exaggerating her contributions to the Southern African country and unreasonably demanding special… Read more »
April 08, 2013
Africa: Plutocrats Versus the People - Another World Is Possible
Every February, roughly 3,000 of the world's economic and political elite gather for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the snowy ski town of Davos amidst the beautiful backdrop of… Read more »
Mozambique: Renamo, Govt in War of Words After Deadly Attacks
Mozambique's President Armando Guebuza has warned that he would respond firmly to the deadly weekend attacks against civilian vehicles blamed on armed members of the former rebel… Read more »
April 05, 2013
West Africa: U.S. and West African Countries Work Towards Trade Deal
The United States is working with West African countries to reach a trade and investment agreement that supports efforts at economic growth and integration as American companies… Read more »
Central African Republic: Rebel Leader Accepts Transitional Council - Report
The Prime Minister of Central African Republic Nicolas Tiangaye has announced that rebel leader Michel Djotodia accepted the outcome of a regional summit on the country's crisis,… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Former Navy Chief Na Tchuto Arrested as 'Drug Kingpin'
The former chief of the navy in Guinea-Bissau was arrested and is being transferred to the U.S., according to BBC News. Read more »
April 04, 2013
South Africa: Zimbabwe Targets South African Investors
The Zimbabwean government has increased efforts to unlock the country's investment potential and attract foreign direct investment (FDI) by targeting South African investors at a… Read more »
Central Africa: Regional Body Finds it 'Impossible' to Recognise Michel Djotodia as Central African President
Members of the Economic Community of Central African States met in an extraordinary meeting in Djamena, Chad, under the auspices of Idriss Derby, the current chairman and president… Read more »
Africa: Leaders Refuse to Recognise Rebel Chief as CAR President
African leaders participating in a special summit on the conflict in Central African Republic have reportedly decided that it was impossible to recognise rebel chief Michel… Read more »
April 03, 2013
Malawi: Malawian President Seeks Clarity On Border Dispute From International Court
President Joyce Banda has said that Malawi will urgently take the border dispute with Tanzania to the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) after claiming the intervention by… Read more »