March 20, 2012
Malawi: Ex-President's Son Arrested After Unrest
A Malawian opposition legislator, Atupele Muluzi, was arrested on Tuesday in the wake of unrest in the capital, Lilongwe, on Sunday. Read more »
March 19, 2012
Malawi: Police Crack Down After Call for Mutharika to Quit
Police in Malawi tear-gassed and assaulted opposition supporters and arrested the country's top human rights official in a weekend of rising tension over a call by civil society… Read more »
March 15, 2012
Africa: African Democracies 'Represent the Future,' Says U.S. Policymaker
Promoting democracy in Africa has been a policy focus for successive U.S. administrations in the post-Cold War era. Since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, the American… Read more »
March 08, 2012
Africa: Healthcare in Africa - Spectacular but Precarious Progress
'Spectacular progress', 'huge opportunities' and 'jeopardy and vulnerability' - with these stark headlines the former Global Fund chief, Sir Richard Feachem, framed Africa's past,… Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of Workers Protest in Cape Town
Trade unions and workers today marched through the streets of Cape Town, as part of a national campaign by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), demanding the… Read more »
February 29, 2012
Lesotho: Prime Minister Resigns from Ruling Party
The run-up to the general election in Lesotho has taken a dramatic turn, with Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili leading a walkout from the Lesotho Congress for Democracy. Read more »
February 14, 2012
Africa: Seven Stadiums Could Host 2013 Cup of Nations
A record number of seven venues could be used by South Africa for the hosting of next year's African Nations Cup finals, as the country seeks to utilise all the stadiums that were… Read more »
February 13, 2012
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: The Indomitable Spirit of Chipolopolo's Football
The indomitable spirit of Zambian football and a deep camaraderie were key factors behind their success at the African Nations Cup, coach Herve Renard said after the remarkable… Read more »
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Chipolopolo Win Thrilling Football Final in Dramatic Penalty Shoot-Out
Zambia outlasted Cote d'Ivoire 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the end of a thrilling final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations to claim their first-ever continental title on… Read more »
Lesotho: Snap Election for Politicians in Disarray?
Lesotho is due for a general election to choose a new national government between February and May of this year. Despite a legal framework that stipulates a general election every… Read more »
February 11, 2012
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Two Outstanding Teams to Clash in Cup of Nations Final
As Cote d'Ivoire prepare to meet Zambia at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Sunday, it is fair to say that the two most deserving sides have reached the final of the… Read more »
February 10, 2012
South Africa: Empowerment Through Fashion
Glamour prevailed at the 2012 State of the Nation Address as distinguished members of Parliament opted to showcase local designers. Read more »
South Africa: Honour Your Promises President - MPs
Most of the members of parliament had the same message for President Jacob Zuma after his state-of-the-nation address - honour and act on your promises. Read more »
February 09, 2012
Ghana/Zambia: The Torment of Asamoah Gyan
The torment of Asamoah Gyan will be double after another vital penalty miss for Ghana and their resultant elimination from a major tournament. Read more »
February 08, 2012
Zambia/Ghana: Chipolopolo Inflict Shock Defeat On Black Stars to Reach AFCON Final
Zambia caused a major upset when they beat Ghana 1-0 in Bata on Wednesday to advance to the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Ghana/Zambia: It's Chipolopolo!
Zambia returned to African soccer with a vengeance on Wednesday by beating favourites Ghana 2-1 to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
February 07, 2012
Ghana/Zambia: Coach of Underdogs Starts War of Words Against Black Stars
Zambia coach Herve Renard is heaping praise, platitudes and the mantle of match favorites onto his opponents for Wednesday's Nations Cup semi-final, taking all the pressure off the… Read more »
February 05, 2012
Zambia/Sudan: Anything but a Routine Win, Says Zambian Coach
Zambia might have eased their way to what looked a routine win over Sudan in their African Nations Cup quarter-final on Saturday but the winners are insisting it was anything but. Read more »
February 04, 2012
Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Stride Into Afcon Semi-Finals
Zambia strode into the African Nations Cup semi-finals with a one-sided 3-0 win over Sudan to book a last four place for the first time in 16 years. Read more »
February 03, 2012
Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Seek to Banish Ghosts of Past
Zambia are seeking to banish the ghosts of the last 16 years by reaching the African Nations Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1996. Read more »
February 02, 2012
Mali/Botswana: Quarter-Finals Loom for Lacklustre Mali Side
Mali have looked less than convincing in the Cup of Nations so far, but will be pleased with the character they showed against Botswana on Wednesday. Read more »
February 01, 2012
Mali/Botswana: Les Aigles Defeat Zebras in Difficult Game
Mali had to wait an anxious five minutes after their 2-1 win over Botswana on Wednesday before they were confirmed as African Nations Cup quarter-finalists. Read more »
January 31, 2012
Mali/Botswana: High-Score Possible Against 'Amateur' Zebras
Mali will have quarter-final qualification on their minds when they take on group minnows Botswana in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Angola: Efficient Elephants Defeat Frustrated Antelopes
Angola's failure to reach the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations will come as a great disappointment to a side who believed they had the ability even perhaps to go… Read more »
January 30, 2012
Cote d'Ivoire/Angola: Elephants Go Through, Palancas Negras Narrowly Miss Knockout Stage
A second string Cote d'Ivoire side beat Angola 2-0 in Malabo on Monday to finish top of Group B at the African Nations Cup finals and also eliminate their opponents. Read more »