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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Liberia: On My Way to the Colloquium With Women From Around The World

In the morning light, five hours after arriving, I see we are on a bustling street in downtown Monrovia: wonderful people from the Liberia Host Committee - Precious, Samuel,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: New Minister Freed From Jail

Zimbabwe's new deputy agriculture minister, Roy Bennett, was released from prison on bail on Thursday, nearly a month after the formation of the country's new unity government. Read more »

Sudan: Obama Condemns Expulsion of Aid Agencies

In his most important intervention on Africa policy since his inauguration, President Barack Obama of the United States has condemned Sudan's expulsion of international aid… Read more »

Sudan: Ghanaian Judge Led Arrest Warrant Panel

The top judge on the panel which issued the controversial warrant for the arrest of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is a fellow African who has been a pioneer in advancing… Read more »

Sudan: Govt Bans Aid Agencies From Darfur

Sudan's government has barred three leading international aid agencies from operating in war-torn Darfur as well as in the north and eastern regions of the country, putting at risk… Read more »

Sudan: Govt Condemns Bashir Arrest Warrant

The Sudanese government has attacked the International Criminal Court for issuing an arrest warrant against President Omar al-Bashir, accusing the court of "double standards" and… Read more »

Sudan: International Court Issues Bashir Arrest Warrant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant Wednesday for the arrest of President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity arising… Read more »

Sudan: International Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Bashir

The International Criminal Court issued a warrant Wednesday for the arrest of President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity arising out of… Read more »

Sudan: An American Pleads For Bashir, An African Against

The International Criminal Court indicted Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir on war crimes charges for the violence committed in Darfur today. It would be the first time the ICC… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: President, Army Chief Assassinated

Both Guinea Bissau's president and its army chief have been assassinated within hours of one another, apparently as a result of rivalry between them, news agencies reported Monday. Read more »

Sudan: Prosecutor Accuses Bashir Forces of Murder, Rape, Pillage

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, will announce on Wednesday March 4 its decision on an application for an arrest warrant for President Omar… Read more »

Sudan: U.S. Celebrities Pull Readers to Darfur

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has quite the traveling companion for his latest trip to Darfur – actor George Clooney. Read more »

Central Africa: Alison Des Forges - The Epitome of Courage

Scholar and human rights activist Alison Des Forges, best known for her work on Central Africa and in particular her fearless advocacy of human rights in Rwanda, was killed in an… Read more »

Liberia: Sirleaf Testifies to Truth Commission

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf testified before the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Thursday, where she denied being part of any rebel group during… Read more »

Sudan: Africa Urges Suspension of Bashir Arrest Warrant

African and Arab governments are expected to press the United Nations Security Council to defer the indictment of Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir on war crimes charges on the… Read more »

Sudan: UN Chief Warns Govt Over Indictment

United Nations chief Ban Ki-Moon has warned the Sudanese government against harming UN peacekeepers if the International Criminal Court (ICC) decides to indict President Omar… Read more »

Central Africa: Rwanda Needs Internal Talks to End DRC War

In a surprise move last month, Rwanda detained its erstwhile ally, the Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, who led an offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo late… Read more »

Madagascar: Minister Resigns Over Killings

Madagascar's defence minister, Cecile Manorohanta, resigned on Monday after police reportedly killed at least 25 people when they fired upon a demonstration in the capital,… Read more »

Central Africa: Rwanda Arrests DRC Rebel Nkunda

Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda was arrested in Rwanda late Thursday night, Rwandan and Congolese authorities announced on Friday. Read more »