June 15, 2015
South Africa: Bashir Flees South Africa - Report
President Omar al-Bashir left the African Union summit early on Monday and flew out of South Africa from Pretoria's main air force base, a leading South African military… Read more »
June 14, 2015
Sudan: South Africa Went to Hague in Failed Bid to Avert Bashir Arrest
The South African government urgently approached the International Criminal Court last Friday in a bid to avoid having to arrest Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir. Read more »
Sudan: South African Court Asked to Order Bashir's Arrest On Genocide Charges
A human rights group today asked a South African court to order the arrest of Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, who is reported to have arrived in the country for the African Union… Read more »
June 24, 2014
Sudan: Woman Freed from Death Row Re-Arrested - Report
A Sudanese woman freed from death row has been arrested with her family at Khartoum airport, the BBC has reported. Read more »
February 12, 2014
Sudan: Mbeki Says Sudan Mediation Continues Amid Conflict
Despite fierce fighting in South Sudan, efforts to address unresolved issues between the young nation and its northern neighbor Sudan continue, former South African President Thabo… Read more »
January 27, 2014
Africa: Africans Struggle to See Oil, Mineral Revenues
A major new survey of African countries which depend on mining or oil revenues shows that six in 10 people have difficulty in finding out how their governments spend the proceeds… Read more »
October 24, 2013
Africa: Advances and Setbacks in Polio Fight
As the global community marks World Polio Day on Thursday, recent events show there is both cause for celebration and concern. Read more »
October 14, 2013
Africa: Africa Chooses to Stay Inside the Law On Kenya
African leaders have opted to adhere to the law which set up the International Criminal Court in pursuing efforts to keep Kenyan political leaders out of the court. Read more »
October 04, 2013
Sudan: Abyei Dispute 'Troublesome, Problematic' – Mbeki
The “troublesome, problematic” issue of whether the Abyei region belongs in South Sudan or Sudan is the most important issue still to be resolved between the two… Read more »
April 01, 2013
Sudan: President Announces Release of All Political Prisoners
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has said that he will release all political detainees in the country, AFP reported on Monday. Read more »
November 08, 2012
Africa: Mbeki Named 'African of the Year'
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has been named "African of the Year" for his "persistent and consistent" efforts to avert war between Sudan and South Sudan. Read more »
October 17, 2012
Africa: Calls for Obama, Romney to Debate Africa
American lobby groups advocating stronger United States government action to bring peace to Central and East Africa are calling on candidates in the U.S. presidential elections to… Read more »
September 27, 2012
Sudan: Sudans Reach Partial Deal, Abyei Question Remains
The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan have agreed to set up a demilitarized border zone and resume oil exports, but left several major security questions unresolved, according to… Read more »
June 08, 2012
Africa: Malawi Says No to Hosting AU Summit
The Vice President, Khumbo Kachali, has announced that Malawi will not be hosting the African Union summit, Face of Malawi has reported. Read more »
May 24, 2012
Africa: Political Leaders 'Learn Little' From North African Uprisings
Spurred by popular uprisings in North Africa, pressure to respect the human rights of all Africans is growing across the continent, but political leaders are standing in the way,… Read more »
May 02, 2012
Africa: Two Countries Named in 10 Worst for Censorship
Eritrea experiences the worst censorship in the world, while Equatorial Guinea is among the five most heavily-censored countries, says the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Read more »
April 29, 2012
Africa: Fugitives Take Note - Justice Can Be Done
Liberia's "big man" surely thought he'd enjoy a comfortable retirement when he left power back in 2003. But on April 26 the Special Court for Sierra Leone convicted Charles Taylor… Read more »
April 26, 2012
Sudan: African Union Calls For End to Bombing, Troop Withdrawals
The African Union has called on Sudan to stop its aerial bombing of South Sudan and expressed "dismay and deep disappointment" with both countries for their involvement in the… Read more »
March 12, 2012
Africa: Resolving Conflicts Remains Priority, Says Top U.S. Official
When he took office nearly three years ago as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Johnnie Carson outlined an ambitious agenda for the Obama administration.… 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 »
January 31, 2012
Sudan/Burkina Faso: Desert Hawks Rewrite Soccer History
History was certainly against Sudan when they set out on this journey to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Read more »
January 30, 2012
Sudan/Burkina Faso: Desert Hawks in First Afcon Finals Win in 42 Years
Sudan clinched their place in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in their final Group B clash in Bata on Monday. Read more »
January 29, 2012
Burkina Faso/Sudan: Slim Hopes for Sudan Against Burkinabe
Sudan would have to end a 42-year winless streak in the African Nations Cup finals in their match against Burkina Faso in Bata on Monday to stand any chance of qualifying for the… Read more »