February 26, 2008
Nigeria: Amnesty Report Condemns Prison Abuses
The rights of Nigerian prisoners are "systematically violated," Amnesty International, a leading human rights advocacy organization, argues in a scathing report on the… Read more »
Africa: Kosovo Revives Hopes for Secession
The recognition of Kosovo by some of the West’s major powers is boosting the hopes of secessionist movements across Africa, judging by their websites. Read more »
February 25, 2008
Nigeria: Atiku Vows to Accept Court Decision
The former Nigerian vice president and presidential challenger, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed he will abide by Tuesday's court decision on the validity of last April's elections. Read more »
Liberia: Prosecution's Examination of Foday Lansana Completed
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February 22, 2008
Liberia: Lansana Testifies Concerning Communications Between Taylor and Sankoh
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February 21, 2008
Liberia: Former NPFL/RUF Radio Operator Testifies
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February 20, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Witness Describes RUF Use of Civilian Forced Labor
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February 19, 2008
Liberia: Summary of Testimony
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February 15, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Crime-Base Witnesses Describe Gang Rapes
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Liberia: Cross-Examination of Camara Concludes
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February 13, 2008
Liberia: Cross-Examination of Suwandi Camara Continues
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February 12, 2008
Kenya: Research Points to Election Fraud
Karuti Kanyinga, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Development Studies of the University of Nairobi, explains in these excerpts from an AllAfrica interview why analysts… Read more »
Liberia: Prosecution Witness Camara Continues Testimony
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February 11, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Witness Testfies Concerning Taylor's Presence in Libya
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February 08, 2008
Liberia: Cross-Examination of RUF Radio Operator Concludes
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February 07, 2008
Liberia: Kamara Testifies Concerning RUF Attacks on Civilians and Freetown
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February 06, 2008
Liberia: Former RUF Radio Operator Testifies Concerning RUF Operations
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February 05, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Completes Redirect Examination of TF1-371
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January 29, 2008
Liberia: President Pardons Treason Suspect
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia granted clemency on Monday to George Koukou, former speaker of the transitional government, who was recently accused of plotting to… Read more »
January 25, 2008
Liberia: Defense Highlights Inconsistencies in Abu Keita's Statements to the Prosecution
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January 24, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Witness Abu Keita Connects Taylor to RUF Abuses
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January 23, 2008
Liberia: Taylor Trial Hears Evidence of History, Child Soldiers
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January 21, 2008
Nigeria: Govt Plans to Chase Tobacco Firms Out
On the heels of massive law suits filed against tobacco companies British American Tobacco and Philip Morris, the Nigerian government has announced its intention to ban smoking in… Read more »
January 18, 2008
Liberia: Dr. Ellis Details the History of Country's Conflict
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January 17, 2008
Liberia: President Celebrates Amid Impeachment Threats
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf celebrated the second anniversary of her presidency on Wednesday amid threats of impeachment proceedings from the opposition. Read more »
