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 »
November 13, 2011
Africa: Stop Natural Resource Plunder - A Conversation with Paul Collier
Oxford economist Paul Collier's latest book, The Plundered Planet (Oxford University Press), is a call to action. It deplores the extraction of Africa's natural resources to… Read more »
November 12, 2011
Africa: Celebrating Democracy and the Youth Revolution in Tunis
The Palais des Sports d'el Menzah was the venue Friday night for a form of exercise rarely practiced there: dancing. Read more »
November 11, 2011
Africa: Mo Ibrahim Promotes Next Generation While Honoring Good Leaders
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation marked its fifth anniversary last month and released its annual report on governance in Africa. Read more »
November 08, 2011
Liberia: Run-off Vote Off to Peaceful Start
Voting in Liberia's presidential run-off election began peacefully on Tuesday, despite clashes the day before between the police and supporters of the opposition Congress for… Read more »
November 05, 2011
Liberia: Sirleaf Says Run-Off Can 'Nuture' Peace; Ecowas Calls for Opposition to Participate
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, in a nationally broadcast address earlier today, called upon Liberians to 'nurture' the peace they are experiencing after two decades of conflict… Read more »
October 25, 2011
Congo-Kinshasa: Only a 'Team of Rivals' Can Defeat Kabila
The November 28 elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the second since the ousting of President Mobutu Sese Seko 14 years ago, will be a key milestone for the… Read more »
October 20, 2011
Liberia: Talk of Taylor's Return Sparks Sharp Responses From U.S. Congressmen
Two influential members of the U.S. Congress have warned that a return to Liberia by former president Charles Taylor would have far-reaching consequences and seriously undermine… Read more »
October 18, 2011
Liberia: Open Statement to the Liberian People from Ambassador M. Nathaniel Barnes
Following is a statement sent to AllAfrica by Nathaniel Barnes, leader of the Liberian Destiny Party and presidential candidate in the 2005 election. Barnes, who served… Read more »
October 10, 2011
Cape Verde: Pires Wins African Leadership Prize
The former president of Cape Verde, Pedro Pires, has been awarded an African leadership prize of U.S. $5 million for transforming his country "into a model of democracy, stability… Read more »
Africa: Ibrahim Warns of 'More Tahrir Squares'
Standards of governance have declined significantly in Madagascar in the past five years, while those in Liberia and Sierra Leone have improved significantly, according to Africa's… Read more »
October 07, 2011
South Africa: Is South Africa Ready For Its Census?
Just days before South Africa's national census is set to begin, the government body in charge of this massive national exercise, Statistics South Africa, claims that all is well… Read more »
September 23, 2011
Zambia: Banda Accepts Defeat
Outgoing president Rupiah Banda has conceded defeat in Tuesday's election, saying "the people of Zambia have spoken and we must all listen". Read more »
September 21, 2011
Zambia: Election Too Close to Call
Opposition presidential challenger Michael Sata's party claimed he was ahead in the vote count from Tuesday's election, but news agencies reported that the poll was too close to… Read more »
September 14, 2011
Libya: African Union Edges Towards Recognizing New Govt
An African Union (AU) panel on Libya has taken a step towards allowing the new transitional administration in Tripoli to take the country's AU seat. Read more »
September 01, 2011
Liberia: Not Out of the Woods Yet
Talk to any number of Liberians today about President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and you will get different opinions, many of which contrast with her glowing international profile. Read more »
August 26, 2011
Libya: South Africa Compromises With United States on Unfreezing Assets
South Africa withdrew its opposition late Thursday to the unfreezing of U.S. $1.5 billion in Libyan assets after intensive negotiations at the United Nations and… Read more »
August 24, 2011
South Africa: Collaboration the Focus of Ghana President's State Visit to Cape Town
The Ghanaian flag flew high yesterday as South Africa welcomed the Ghanaian President John Atta Mills to its shores with the honour of a 21-gun salute and ceremonial guard at the… Read more »
August 22, 2011
Liberia: Referendum Voting Amidst Rising Tensions Raises Security Concerns
In the lead-up to Tuesday's constitutional referendum in Liberia, tensions have escalated between and within political parties jockeying for advantage in presidential and… Read more »
South Sudan: New Govt Must Prepare for Scrutiny - U.S. Activist
In the Republic of South Sudan, partition has created both opportunities and obstacles. Against a backdrop of regional and ethnic tensions, reports of human rights abuses continue… Read more »
Malawi: President Dissolves Cabinet
After a series of anti-government protests in Malawi, President Bingu wa Mutharika has dissolved his cabinet, the maravipost has reported. Read more »