June 06, 2008
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leaders Gloomy on Run-off Election
Zimbabwean opposition leaders have expressed deep pessimism over the potential of the June 27 presidential election run-off to end the country's political crisis. Read more »
June 05, 2008
Africa: Things Go Worse With Oppression, Says Coke
Economies can grow in countries which do not meet Western standards for democracy, says Neville Isdell, the world-wide head of The Coca-Cola Company. But once they are growing,… Read more »
June 04, 2008
South Africa: Ugly Politics Aggravate Xenophobia
The attacks on migrants from elsewhere in Africa in South Africa recently are not simply a result of xenophobia. They are a product of ugly, debased politics in which mainstream… Read more »
June 02, 2008
Liberia: Defense Attempts to Undermine Samuel Kargbo's Testimony
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May 27, 2008
South Africa: The Mathematics of Migration
Unreliable and inflated statistics on the number of foreign nationals in South Africa have contributed to the growth of the xenophobia which has triggered violence against them,… Read more »
May 25, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: Belgium Arrests Former VP
The former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean Pierre Bemba, was arrested on war crimes charges in Belgium Saturday. Read more »
May 19, 2008
Liberia: Defense Begins Cross-Examination of Moses Blah
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May 16, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Completes Direct Examination of Former President Moses Blah
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May 20, 2008
Zimbabwe: Group Warns of Coup, Calls for Coalition
There is a growing risk of a military coup in Zimbabwe to prevent opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai from taking power, says the Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG). Read more »
South Africa: Mbeki Condemns 'Shameful' Attacks
South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki has condemned as "shameful and criminal" the recent attacks on foreign nationals living in the country. Read more »
May 14, 2008
Liberia: Taylor's Former Vice President Describes Training, Arms Deliveries, And Atrocities
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May 13, 2008
Liberia: Defense Cross-Examination of Former RUF Commander Karmoh Kanneh Continues
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South Africa: Apartheid Victims to Sue Multinationals
Victims of apartheid who are suing 23 leading multinational corporations in American courts on the grounds that the companies collaborated with the policy have been given clearance… Read more »
Liberia: Witness Implicates Taylor in the Death of Sam Bockarie
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May 09, 2008
Liberia: Former RUF Commander Karmoh Kanneh Testifies
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Liberia: Former RUF Officer Testifies About Extensive Links Between Taylor and AFRC/RUF
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May 08, 2008
Liberia: Taylor's Former Vice President, Moses Blah, to Testify Next Week
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May 07, 2008
Liberia: Witness Tells of Rapes, Killings, Amputations and Looting in Life As Rebel Captive
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May 06, 2008
Liberia: Former Child Soldier Ends His Testimony
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May 01, 2008
Zimbabwe: Arms Ship Waits Off Luanda, Say Unionists
The Chinese ship carrying weapons for Zimbabwe is anchored off Luanda and shows no sign of returning to China, says the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). Read more »
April 30, 2008
Africa: Press Freedom Declines Across Continent
Press freedom in Africa declined in 2007 due to a misuse of libel laws and an increase in political conflict, Freedom House, a United States-based organization, wrote in its annual… Read more »
April 29, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution and Defense Offer Divergent Views of Rebel Structures
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April 28, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Witness Describes Threats Against Him and His Family
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April 25, 2008
Liberia: Defense Cross Examination of Former AFRC Combat Commander Focuses on Abuctions
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Liberia: Prosecution Examination of Former AFRC Combat Commander Ends With Dramatic Testimony
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