August 30, 2002
Africa: Demonstrations For and Against The Summit
There have been demonstrations throughout the first week of the World Summit on Sustainable Development by many different groups. But Saturday is the day for the biggest… Read more »
August 10, 2002
Africa: Tanzania Minister Denies S.African Domination of Nepad
One of the decisions at the recent summit of the African Union (AU) in Durban, South Africa was that the regional implementation commissions of the New Partnership for Africas… Read more »
July 31, 2002
Africa: Women Must be Equals in AU, says SA Parliamentary Speaker
One of the historic but little publicised decisions at the recent summit of the African Union in Durban, South Africa was that five of the 10 commissioners - who will make up the… Read more »
July 22, 2002
Central Africa: Congo and Rwanda Agree Peace Deal, says South Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reached agreement on steps to end the four year conflict in the DRC, South African negotiators announced on Monday. Read more »
July 17, 2002
Africa: Foreign Minister Seeking Pre-WSSD Summit 'Consensus'
Tough, unresolved issues keep the United States, European Union, Canada, Japan and Australia far apart from developing nations, a month before an "Earth Summit" formally called the… Read more »
June 18, 2002
South Africa: HIV-Aids Link Is Inherent In South Africa's Policies, Says Health Director
The South African government has relented, and some say completely reversed itself, with an unexpected April announcement that it would make anti-retroviral drugs available for… Read more »
June 12, 2002
Africa: Afronaut Shuttleworth Sets Sights on Transforming Africa
Thousands of people lined the streets in Cape Town, South Africa this week, to salute South African businessman and space traveller Mark Shuttleworth. His status as "the first… Read more »
April 11, 2002
Congo-Kinshasa: One Week Extension for Peace Talks in Sun City
Peace talks aimed at resolving the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, are likely to continue in South Africa for an unscheduled extra week. Read more »
March 18, 2002
Zimbabwe: Mbeki and Obasanjo on a Peace Mission, Will it Work?
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, and Nigeria's Olusegun Obasanjo were in Zimbabwe, Monday, to try to strike a deal between the newly-sworn in veteran leader, Robert Mugabe,… Read more »
March 16, 2002
Zimbabwe: Pressure on Mugabe Mounts Ahead of Commonwealth Verdict
Zimbabwe's state-owned Herald newspaper reported Saturday that the Nigerian leader, President Olusegun Obasanjo, is to visit President Robert Mugabe on Monday, the day after his… Read more »
March 15, 2002
Zimbabwe: Mugabe to be Sworn in for Fifth Term on Sunday
President Robert Mugabe is to be sworn-in for another six-year term on Sunday. State radio earlier announced the inauguration would take place at State House on Saturday, but… Read more »
March 14, 2002
Zimbabwe: Key African States Endorse Mugabe Victory, the West Condemns It
International reaction to the controversial re-election of Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe to another six year term varied widely. African observers generally approved of his… Read more »
February 27, 2002
Central Africa: History Will Judge Those who Boycott Congo Talks - Kabila Minister
The Inter-Congolese Dialogue, aimed at resolving the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, opened belatedly on Monday, in the South African resort of Sun City. But there… Read more »
Central Africa: Congo Peace Talks on Hold Until Wednesday
Less than a day after the opening ceremony of the much-vaunted Congo peace talks in Sun City, South Africa, on Monday, the proceedings were adjourned for at least twenty-four hours… Read more »
February 26, 2002
Central Africa: Congo Peace Talks Open Without Key Rebel Leader
Four hours later than scheduled, the long-awaited Congo peace talks finally opened on Monday in the South African resort of Sun City, despite the absence of one of the main rebel… Read more »
February 25, 2002
Central Africa: Rival Congo Factions Head to S.Africa for Peace Talks
Efforts to end three and a half years of civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) resume in Sun City, South Africa on Monday, with an attempt to jump-start the long… Read more »
February 20, 2002
South Africa: New Aids Treatment Row Rekindles Doubts on Government Stance
"Minister, you blundered", "An embarrassment", "Aids Rocks ANC", "ANC in turmoil over HIV-Aids", "Gauteng Aids plan sparks ANC rift", "Uneasy peace over HIV/Aids policy shattered",… Read more »
February 17, 2002
Africa: Is Africa Trying to Stand on South Africa's Shoulders?
The end of apartheid, for many in Africa, seemed to promise a better economic future for the continent. For years, Africans north of the Limpopo had watched the apartheid regime… Read more »
February 09, 2002
South Africa: Mbeki Speech Highlights Poverty, Disappoints on Aids, Zimbabwe
"VukUzenzele! Arise and Act! The Peoples Campaign!" Read more »
February 01, 2002
Zimbabwe: 'Mugabe Has Militarised the Election Campaign' Say Critics
A "system of semi-military command centers" has been set up at both national and provincial levels in Zimbabwe in order to ensure victory for President Robert Mugabe in forthcoming… Read more »
January 10, 2002
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe parliament passes controversial laws
Booing and jeering among rival members of parliament in Zimbabwe accompanied the passing of two of three controversial pieces of legislation Thursday, which the opposition claims… Read more »
November 13, 2001
Burundi: Armed Rebels Will Come To The Table, Insists Mandela
Despite the fact that two Hutu rebel groups continue to wage war against the government, the peace in Burundi will hold and firm up, former South African President Nelson Mandela… Read more »
November 04, 2001
South Africa: Tutu Says Poverty, Aids Could Destabilise Nation
Last month, Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu turned 70, triggering a flood of congratulations from around the globe. Read more »
November 01, 2001
South Africa: Tutu Warns US, 'Retaliation Cannot Bring Security'
In a high-profile speech, South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu has delivered a powerful call for reconciliation and against revenge and retaliation, heard by many in the audience… Read more »
October 16, 2001
South Africa: Aids is Number One Killer in South Africa Says Report.
A disputed new report on mortality rates in South Africa, released on Tuesday, said Aids was the biggest killer in the country, and predicted that it would account for the death of… Read more »
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