November 22, 2012
Cote d'Ivoire: Ouattara Names New PM
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has named Daniel Kablan Duncan as the country's new prime minister, reports Radio France Internationale (RFI). Read more »
November 21, 2012
South Africa: Protesters Camp Out to Oppose 'Secrecy Bill'
"We love Zuma but down with him", chanted a group of more than 20 protesters at the gates of Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, during a rally against the implementation of the… Read more »
November 19, 2012
South Africa: Dreams of Better Sanitation Go Down the Toilet
Gogo Sikhosana Ngcobo is 76 years old. Growing up, she says she had dreams of what her life would be like. They featured a brick house with a flushing toilet. Those dreams, like… Read more »
Mali: No Quick Fixes for a Complex Crisis
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has agreed on a revised concept of operations for the deployment of an international military force of 3,300 soldiers to help… Read more »
November 15, 2012
Africa: Global Poll Reveals Africa's 'State of Mind'
Gallup, a leading research consultancy known for its opinion polls, has released its "Global States of Mind: New Metrics for World Leaders" report, which seeks to provide leaders… Read more »
November 13, 2012
Central African Republic: President Detains Son Over 'Unpaid Hotel Bill'
The Central African Republic's leader Francois Bozize has reportedly had his son arrested for failing to pay a huge hotel bill. Read more »
November 12, 2012
Zimbabwe: Coup Comments Cause Row in Coalition Govt
Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has said it will engage the international community about comments made by Zanu-PF Politburo member and Justice Minister Patrick… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Draft Constitution a 'Major Move', Says Rights Lawyer
Zimbabwe's constitution-making process is at a crucial stage as it is expected to go for a referendum to decide whether or not it would be voted in as the nation's supreme law,… Read more »
November 10, 2012
Africa: Govt Officials Agree on Crucial Role of Media
Experts are increasingly acknowledging the important role the press must play in African development. Participants at the 5th African Media Leaders Forum, which convened this… Read more »
November 08, 2012
Zimbabwe: New Constitution - Mugabe 'Will Comply'
A leading figure in the development of a new Zimbabwean constitution says Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party will resist strongly any attempt by President Robert Mugabe to… Read more »
Africa: Media Essential to Promote Good Governance, Forum Hears
Social actors in countries plagued by corruption and ineffective governance can be held accountable only through the media, the executive director of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation,… Read more »
November 02, 2012
Libya: Armed Protesters Occupy Parliament Area
A group of armed men have occupied an area near Libya's parliament building after new Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and his Congress approved the Cabinet line-up, according to… Read more »
October 31, 2012
Zimbabwe: IMF Relaxes Restrictions On Zimbabwe
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has eased technical assistance restrictions on Zimbabwe in a move seen as moving towards normalising relations with the southern African… Read more »
October 22, 2012
Rwanda: Govt Wants African Solutions, Not Tribal Alliances, Says Foreign Minister
The verified Twitter account of the Rwandan president, @PaulKagame, suddenly came to life on October 10 after a five-month silence. The 15 late-night posts were a mixture of… Read more »
October 15, 2012
Africa: Governance Slips in Four African Powerhouses
Although the average African country is being governed better than it was a decade ago, the quality of governance in the four leading nations of Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and South… Read more »
October 08, 2012
Africa: The Women Who Grow Africa's Food Need a Voice
When Dr. Ruth Khasaya Oniang'o, a professor of food science and nutrition, shared advice from her mother at the September 2012 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), it really… Read more »
October 04, 2012
Africa: Tutu Wins Extraordinary Ibrahim Award
The foundation which presents Africa's premier prize for good governance has announced a "one-off extraordinary award" of U.S. $1 million to Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South… Read more »
Malawi: President Slashes Her Own Salary
Malawian President Joyce Banda has decided to cut her salary by 30% in support of her government's austerity measures. Read more »
October 01, 2012
Mali: Restore Democracy Then Liberate the North - U.S. Official Johnnie Carson
The top United States diplomat for Africa has acknowledged that military action will be needed to break the control of northern Mali by Islamic extremists and re-unite the country,… Read more »
September 28, 2012
Senegal: President Describes Reforms, Says Mali Must Be Reunited
When Macky Sall took office as president of Senegal in April, he promised a 'rupture' with many of the policies of his predecessor, Abdoulaye Wade, under whom he served as prime… Read more »
September 27, 2012
Sudan: Sudans Reach Partial Deal, Abyei Question Remains
The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan have agreed to set up a demilitarized border zone and resume oil exports, but left several major security questions unresolved, according to… Read more »
September 10, 2012
Africa: Europe Should Emulate U.S. to Fight Corruption
It is not often that we see political leadership act courageously to uphold principles of good corporate governance, which makes a recent decision taken in the United States - one… Read more »
September 08, 2012
South Africa: Joining Hands for Development
South Africa may have the best data in Africa on its education system and school performance, but this doesn't translate into positive action, says educationalist Jonathan Jansen. Read more »
September 07, 2012
Kenya: Ngilu Pursues Presidency on Pro-Poor Platform
Kenya's water and irrigation minister, Charity Kaluki Ngilu announced her bid for the presidency this week as leader of the National Rainbow Coalition. She calls it the "party of… Read more »
South Africa: Ten-Year-Old Orphan's Case Wins Rights for Millions
A 10-year old orphan who waited for more than five years for a South Africa government grant has changed the way the state will support children in need. Read more »