May 27, 2002
Africa: Mozambique Leads the World - in Clearing Land Mines
Two decades of war left Mozambique littered with land mines. One study by the Canadian De-mining Institute estimates that there are approximately two million land mines, covering… Read more »
May 17, 2002
Angola: UN Children's Envoy Launches Urgent Appeal to Avert 'Tragedy'
As the weeks have passed since Angolas ceasefire was signed between Unita and the MPLA government on April 4, it has become clear that a grim situation lies behind Unita lines. As… 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 27, 2002
Africa: 'Don't Hold Nepad Hostage Over Zimbabwe' says Minister
"Instead of lamenting on the sidelines, we have decided to be the authors of our own history; for that we have to take care of situations like the one in Zimbabwe, " says Senegal's… Read more »
March 20, 2002
Angola: Peace Process Begins Shakily with Fragmented Unita
A key member of a breakaway faction of the Angolan Unita movement says talks between Unita's military commanders and the government are Angola's best chance for settling the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Workers Ignore Union Confederation's Mass Stayaway Call
A three-day mass stoppage, called by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, ZCTU, was largely ignored on Wednesday, by workers in the capital, Harare, and other provincial cities… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Formally Charged with Treason
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, and defeated presidential candidate, Morgan Tsvangirai, has been charged formally with treason. He is accused of involvement in an alleged plot… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Trade Unions Launch Three-Day Stayaway
The influential Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) began a three-day stoppage on Wednesday. But activity in the capital, Harare, appeared near normal, mid-morning,… Read more »
March 19, 2002
Africa: Commonwealth Suspends Zimbabwe for 12 Months
Zimbabwe has been suspended from the Commonwealth for the next 12 months. The announcement came from the Australian prime minister, John Howard, just before 18:00 GMT at… Read more »
Angola: 'The War is Over but Climate Must Be Right for Talks' - Unita
Unita's U.S. representative, Jardo Muekalia has said that Unita's guerilla war is over for good. "There is no chance that Unita would resume its war. We want to move to a position… Read more »
March 18, 2002
Zimbabwe: Mbeki and Obasanjo Meet Both Sides, White Farmer Killed
The South African president, Thabo Mbeki, and Nigeria's Olusegun Obasanjo, completed separate talks with the Zimbabwean leader, Robert Mugabe, and the defeated opposition… Read more »
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 17, 2002
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Hints at Reconciliation in Inauguration Address
Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe was sworn in as president for a fifth term Sunday, in the presence of five African leaders and the notable absence of representatives from western… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Inauguration Wins Limited VIP Attendance
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe will be sworn in for another six years on Sunday, after a controversial election deemed flawed by the West and many other independent groups in… Read more »
March 16, 2002
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Signs Repressive Media Bill into Law
Zimbabwe's official government gazette in announced on Friday that the controversial media law, the "Freedom of Information and Right to Privacy Bill", has been signed into law by… Read more »
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: Commonwealth Observers Sharply Critical of Election
The Commonwealth Observer Group in Zimbabwe has issued a strongly critical report of the conduct of the presidential poll and the lead up to voting from 9-11 March. Read more »
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 »
Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Young Supporters Savour Election Victory
They were young, exuberant and deliriously happy, rejoicing at the victory of their leader, Comrade Robert Gabriel Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe. And they made sure everybody… Read more »
March 13, 2002
Zimbabwe: U.S. Won't Recognize Zimbabwe Vote, More Sanctions May Follow
"We are not recognizing the outcome of the election because we think it's flawed," President George W. Bush said in response to a question about Zimbabwe during a late afternoon… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Declared Winner, Opposition Urges World to Reject Results
President Robert Mugabe has been declared winner of Zimbabwe's controversial presidential election. The announcement was made just after midday, local time, (10:00 GMT) by the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Lead Strengthens Overnight as Count Continues
President Robert Mugabe looked poised for victory in presidential elections,early Wednesday, as criticism increased about the conduct of the poll and concern was expressed about… Read more »
March 12, 2002
Zimbabwe: Observers Slam Election, Count Underway
Vote counting continued Tuesday across Zimbabwe with early results, late evening, putting President Robert Mugabe ahead of his main challenger, Morgan Tsvangirai of the opposition… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Vote Count Begins Amid Mixed Verdicts on Poll
Vote-counting got off to an early start in Zimbabwe, Tuesday, after the High Court rejected an opposition request to prolong polling in the contested presidential election into a… Read more »