Africa: President Wade Says Joint Plan for African Development Under Study

Following a visit to New York, where he attended the United Nation's Special Session on AIDS, Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade came to Washington today for talks with President… Read more »

Mali: Africa Offers Opportunity, Says Mali President

"Is it possible for the U.S. to look at itself in the mirror without seeing Africa? I don't think so!" said Alpha Omar Konare, president of the Republic of Mali Thursday,… Read more »

Senegal: Pop Stars and Youth Break Taboos to Spread AIDS Message

Baaba Maal sings, DJ Amadi raps, Regina Diompy and Boubacar Sagna 'preach' to their peers. But they speak with one voice and one message - protect yourself, be safe and stay… Read more »

Nigeria: Chevron Seeks Contractors for Tubu Field Development

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) seeks to pre-qualify contractors for the completion of its Tubu oil field development project located offshore in the Bight of Bonny Island, the… Read more »

Senegal: Living With AIDS - Mabeye's Story

This is the story of Mabeye. He is 41 and has now moved back to St Louis, in the north of Senegal. The incident that changed Mabeye's life forever took place in another town at… Read more »

Senegal: A Beacon of Hope in Africa's Fight Against AIDS

The United Nations says Senegal leads Africa in combating AIDS on the continent and is one of only three nations worldwide to successfully contain the pandemic. In the week that… Read more »

Nigeria: Mobil Tenders for Yoho Field Development

Mobil Producing Nigeria Ltd. is seeking to pre-qualify contractors for Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) of a Floating, Storage and Offloading (FSO)… Read more »

Nigeria: Public Or Private Rescue For The Film Industry

Motion picture producers in Nigeria this week agreed that funding was the answer to their problems, but there was no agreement on who was to provide it. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Country "Changing Rapidly" Says Official

Cecil Blake, Sierra Leone's information minister describes his country's situation as "changing rapidly based on the speed at which the diarmament process is taking place." Read more »

Nigeria: A Movie Industry In Search Of Investors

What should an authentically Nigerian film be like? And what's the best way to distribute it to ensure maximum returns to the producers or investors? Read more »

Nigeria: Workers Fight Against Use of Casual Labor

In Nigeria, oil-producing and marketing companies' preference for hiring casual labour has provoked protest by junior workers in the industry who are threatening a work stoppage… Read more »

Nigeria: Doctors and Nurses Call Off Crippling 18-day Strike

Doctors and nurses in Nigeria Friday called off their 18-day strike action, called to protest against the government's failure to offer better conditions of service, according to… Read more »

Nigeria: Ministers and Chief Economic Adviser to Obasanjo 'Resign'

President Olusegun Obasanjo seems to have heeded the calls from many quarters in Nigeria, for a change in his economic management team, with the 'resignation' Tuesday of his Chief… Read more »

Nigeria: Eight Years On, Memories of '93 Election Still Burn Bright

The military authorities nullified it before the final results were collated. Its presumed winner, Chief M.K.O. Abiola, died in jail three years ago, detained by the military for… Read more »

Africa: AllAfrica Exclusive: Powell Promises US Support but Says Africa Must Help Itself

The American Secretary of State, Colin Powell, ended a four-nation African tour on Monday, which took him from Mali to South Africa and onto Kenya, with a last stop in Uganda. … Read more »

Nigeria: Two Years On, A Few Cheers, But More Worries

"Celebration is thanksgiving, and I feel there is something to be thankful about." Read more »

Kenya: US Secretary of State Delivers Tough Message to President Moi

The American Secretary of State, Colin Powell, arrived in Kenya on Saturday on the third leg of his four-nation tour around Africa. He immediately went into a working session with… Read more »

Nigeria: Private Refinery Owners Will Face Three Major Hurdles

Anyone wishing to establish a private petroleum refinery in Nigeria will have to cough up at least $150,000 and undergo a three-stage process of approval, according to a statement… Read more »

Nigeria: Guidelines on Private Refineries In Nigeria Out Friday

Nigeria's march towards privatization of its oil industry is due to take a major step forward Friday, with the announcement of guidelines for the ownership and operation of private… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja to Seek Further Debt Reduction from Paris Club

Nigeria is to seek more substantive debt relief from the Paris Club of private sector creditors, according to Philip Asiodu, Chief Economic Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo. Read more »

Nigeria: Rules for Private Ownership in Petroleum Sector Coming Soon - Obasanjo

Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo announced here Tuesday that his government will soon issue guidelines on the establishment of private refineries, new pipeline networks and… Read more »

Nigeria: Interview With President Olusegun Obasanjo

Over the weekend, Charles Cobb, Jr. and Reed Kramer interviewed Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo at Blair House, the Presidential Guest House across the street from the White… Read more »

Africa: Better Living Standards Key To Democracy Says Obasanjo

There must be a "democracy dividend" that enhances the material quality of life, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo said in an interview with allAfrica.com before leaving the… Read more »

Nigeria: In Sync On Global AIDS Fight And More, Say Bush, Obasanjo, Annan

On the second day of his "working" visit to the United States, Nigerian President Olusegun Obansanjo met with President George Bush, African-American leaders, World Bank and IMF… Read more »

Nigeria: Bush, Obasanjo To Discuss Shape Of Africa Policy

Debt, democracy, HIV/AIDS, regional stability and defense, as well as oil, economic reform and bi-lateral cooperation are all on an extensive agenda during two days of talks… Read more »