March 06, 2002
Mozambique: Interview with President Chissano of Mozambique - Part 2
President Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique was in Washington, at the end of February for a mini-summit of southern African leaders and President George W. Bush, and gave… Read more »
Mozambique: Interview with President Chissano of Mozambique - Part 1
President Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique was in Washington, at the end of February, for a mini-summit of southern African leaders with President George W. Bush and granted an… Read more »
March 05, 2002
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Overrules Supreme Court on Electoral Law
Election laws thrown out a week ago by Zimbabwe's Supreme Court have been reinstated by President Robert Mugabe. In the official Government Gazette,Tuesday, Mugabe said the laws… Read more »
March 04, 2002
Zimbabwe: Kansteiner Holds Out Hope on Vote Outcome
There "has not been a level playing field" in Zimbabwe's pre-electoral environment, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Walter Kansteiner told reporters at the… Read more »
February 27, 2002
Southern Africa: 'Seize the Moment', Bush Urges Southern African Leaders
Events in Angola, particularly the death of Unita leader Jonas Savimbi five days ago, dominated an hour-long meeting between President George W. Bush and Angolan President José… Read more »
Angola: Situation "Changed Substantially" By Savimbi's Death, Says Angolan President
The death of Unita rebel leader Jonas Savimbi "substantially changed the political and military situation, thus creating an excellent opportunity for peace," Angolan President José… Read more »
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
Mozambique: President Chissano Offers Development Vision to US Investors
For five years, Mozambique has had high GDP growth rates, seen inflation decline from double digits to single digits and developed a sound financial system, Mozambique President… Read more »
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
Zimbabwe: US Calls Tsvangirai Treason Charges "Intimidation"
Treason charges laid against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday morning appear to be a government attempt at intimidation, ahead of Zimbabwe's presidential elections,… Read more »
Africa: Peace Prospects in Angola Will Top Bush Agenda In Meeting With African Presidents
With the death of Unita leader Jonas Savimbi, pressure is mounting on Angola's government and the rebel group to resume peace talks and to bring other, non-combatant groups into… Read more »
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 22, 2002
Angola: Choices Face the Bush Administration, the World Bank and the IMF
The visit to the White House on Tuesday, February 26, by President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of Angola will set the tone for Bush administration policy on Angola, a policy that has… Read more »
February 23, 2000
Angola: UNITA's Savimbi Reported Killed
Government forces have killed Unita leader Jonas Savimbi, the Associated Press and the BBC are reporting citing a joint government-army statement read on state radio and television… 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 19, 2002
Zimbabwe: EU Slaps 'Smart Sanctions' on Mugabe, Recalls Election Observers
European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed to impose targeted sanctions on President Robert Mugabe and 19 close aides of the Zimbabwean leader. The EU also announced the… 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 15, 2002
Zimbabwe: Authorities Threaten EU Monitor's 'Tourist Visa', Top Journalist Flees
Zimbabwe's authorities have denied withdrawing the tourist visa issued to the head of the European Unions election observer mission, Pierre Schori. Read more »
February 11, 2002
Congo-Kinshasa: Peace Talks Facilitator Hopeful About Sun City Talks
In October 2001, representatives of the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and some of the rival rebel factions gathered in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for the… 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 05, 2002
Africa: New Angola Peace Talks Possible - UN Africa Chief
The MPLA government and Jonas Savimbi's armed movement, Unita appear ready for a new effort at peace talks to end Angola's almost 30-year civil war, United Nations… Read more »
February 03, 2002
Zimbabwe: Critics Warn of Catastrophe if Mugabe 'Steals' Election
Zimbabwe's election campaign is finally underway. President Robert Mugabe and his ruling party, Zanu-PF, face a challenge on March 9-10 from Morgan Tsvangirai of the Movement for… 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 »
Zimbabwe: Tough Media Bill Passed as Presidential Election Race Begins
Parliament in Zimbabwe passed a stringent new media bill Thursday, the same day President Robert Mugabe, 77, and his main opposition rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, 49, were registered… Read more »