June 01, 2009
Sudan: Darfuri Woman Refugees 'Live in Fear of Rape'
Darfuri women who have fled as refugees to Chad live in fear of being raped and as a result ostracized by their families, says a new study. Read more »
May 28, 2009
Africa: Human Rights Group Links Violations to Food Price Hikes
A leading advocacy group has linked escalating food prices and the sharp rise in living costs across Africa to violations of human rights across the continent in the last year. Read more »
Chad: World Court Accepts Senegal's Pledge on Habré
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has turned down a request that it order Senegal to keep the former president of Chad, Hissène Habré, within its jurisdiction… Read more »
May 25, 2009
Africa: More Political Freedom Brings More Wealth, Says Study
African nations which expand their political freedoms also reduce poverty, according to a major new study published today. Read more »
May 20, 2009
Congo-Kinshasa: New Civilian Catastrophe Looms in East
A new offensive by the Congolese army, backed by United Nations peacekeepers, against Rwandan rebels ensconced in the lush forests of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)… Read more »
May 18, 2009
Sudan: Darfur Rebel Leader Submits to War Crimes Trial
A Darfur rebel leader charged with war crimes for attacking African Union peacekeepers in the region has voluntarily surrendered himself to appear before the International Criminal… Read more »
May 08, 2009
Sudan: Civil Society Cancels Darfur Peace Conference
An ambitious attempt to convene a civil society conference on Darfur with the aim of building what its organizers call "a mandate for peace" has been derailed by the Sudanese… Read more »
May 07, 2009
Sudan: Facing Arrest, Bashir Stays Away From South Africa
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will not attend South African President-elect Jacob Zuma's inauguration Saturday, a top South African official said at a media briefing Thursday. Read more »
May 05, 2009
Zimbabwe: Activists Sent Back to Jail
A Zimbabwean court rocked Zimbabwe's unity government on Tuesday by sending back to prison a group of civic and political activists charged with attempting to overthrow President… Read more »
May 04, 2009
Sudan: Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize
The hardliners in power in Khartoum have done it again. Like magicians who divert your attention with a bit of flash while they perform their deceit elsewhere, President Omar… Read more »
May 02, 2009
Africa: Press Freedom Declines in Eight Countries
Ghana, Mali, and Mauritius had the highest press freedom ranking in Africa in Freedom House's annual Freedom of the Press Report released in Washington, DC. Read more »
April 30, 2009
Madagascar: South Africa Warns Ousted Leader
The South African government has cautioned deposed Malagasy leader Marc Ravalomanana against returning to his country, saying such a move would be “unwise, provocative and… Read more »
April 28, 2009
Sudan: Members of U.S. Congress Arrested in Darfur Protest
Five members of the United States Congress were among a group of people arrested Monday in front of the Sudanese Embassy in Washington, DC during a protest against the violence in… Read more »
April 15, 2009
Africa: Soyinka Attacks Political Leaders
Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka has launched a new attack on Africa's political leaders, this time singling out heads of state who retain their grip on power by entering into… Read more »
April 09, 2009
South Africa: Zuma Questions Constitution
Two weeks before national elections in which the ruling African National Congress is being challenged for the first time by an opposition party formed from within its ranks, the… Read more »
March 30, 2009
Malawi: Madonna Tries to Adopt Second Child
Madonna is back in Malawi, seeking to adopt another child from the country – despite controversy over her adoption of a child there three years ago. Read more »
March 25, 2009
South Africa: Split Opens in Ruling Party Over Dalai Lama
South Africa's health minister, Barbara Hogan, has condemned her own government for denying the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a visa to enter the country for a peace… Read more »
March 20, 2009
Madagascar: African Union Suspends New Govt Over 'Coup'
The African Union (AU) has taken the first step towards imposing sanctions on the new army-installed government of Madagascar. Read more »
March 19, 2009
Madagascar: Southern Africa Threatens Sanctions Against Govt
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), which represents the governments of the region, has threatened the new rulers of Madagascar with sanctions unless they return the… Read more »
March 17, 2009
Liberia: Reflections After The Colloquium
The first two days were focused on international issues; the third day, with support from the women of the world, was focused on Liberia's National Plan of Action. Today… Read more »
Liberia: Think Globally Act Locally: Liberian Women Honored After Global Human Rights Activists Portrayed In Speak Truth to Power
The first two days were focused on international issues; the third day, with support from the women of the world, was focused on Liberia's National Plan of Action. Today… Read more »
March 09, 2009
Liberia: Women's Mass Action For Peace and 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' Screening at Samuel K Doe Stadium
Today, while Colloquium workshops continue, another historic event is part of the program. Tonight the film Pray the Devil Back to Hell - about the Liberian women's… Read more »
March 08, 2009
Liberia: International Women's Day in Country
Half a dozen concurrent thematic sessions – each with a half dozen panelists and a moderator before tea; another dozen break-out sessions – also with panelists,… Read more »
March 07, 2009
Liberia: 1st Day of the International Colloquium
Carol Jenkins, President of the Women's Media Center, is the MC for this International Colloquium on Women's Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security… Read more »
Liberia: Country Recovering With Hope For the Future Despite Traumatic Past
Leaving lodging now to sounds of music coming from every direction and vendors in full swing everywhere: how wonderful to see Liberia returning to its past vitality after enduring… Read more »