Cote d'Ivoire: Army Chief Defects

Embattled Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo's army chief of staff has sought refuge at the residence of South Africa's envoy in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Pro-Ouattara Fighters Seize Capital

Fighters loyal to Cote d'Ivoire's internationally-recognized president, Alassane Ouattara, have seized control of the nation's capital, Yamoussoukro, representing a key victory in… Read more »

Ghana: Trade Combats Disparity and Promotes Diversification - Minister

Hanna Tetteh has been Ghana's minister for Trade and Industry and a senior advisor to President John Evans Atta Mills since February 2009. The country has recorded steady economic… Read more »

Africa: Last Frontier for Business Increasingly Abandoned by the U.S. Department of Commerce

Less than two years ago, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama made headlines as they landed in Accra, Ghana. The July 2009 visit was historic, coming only months… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: 'Close to Civil War' in Abidjan - French Envoy

Cote d'Ivoire faces a humanitarian tragedy, with aid access becoming increasingly difficult, hospitals and schools closing, law and order collapsing and casualties mounting,… Read more »

Benin: Yayi Boni Wins Another Five-Year Term

Benin’s Constitutional Council this week declared President Boni Yayi as the winner of the March 13 presidential elections in Benin, but his principal challenger is… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Will A Unity Govt Resolve Nation's Crisis?

Côte d'Ivoire is on the brink of civil war. Its president since 2000, Laurent Gbagbo, is refusing to cede power to Allasane Ouattara, the putative winner of elections last… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: 'Everyone Was Running'

A makeshift gate made of rope and rags hangs across the dirt road leading into Bahn Refugee Camp in Liberia. Inside, children play soccer as their parents cook beside their… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Gbagbo Threatens Peace, Economic Progress, Says Top U.S. Official

Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo is "an ongoing threat" to peace and economic progress in his country and must step aside, says Johnnie Carson, the top United States official dealing… Read more »

Africa: Obama Will Promote 'Strong Democratic Agenda' - Top U.S. Official

Popular uprisings in north Africa and elsewhere, and elections in many countries, are giving democracy new prominence across Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Gives Strong Backing to Elections Chief

The Obama administration's top Africa official, Johnnie Carson, has given the head of Nigeria's election commission, Professor Attahiru Jega, strong public backing. Read more »

Nigeria: Politics at a Pivotal Moment

The approach of elections next month in Nigeria has raised hopes and apprehension in almost equal measure. Read more »

Liberia: Technology Eyed to Improve Lives of Women

In the densely populated community of Paynesville on the outskirts of Liberia's capital, scores of women are doing hard labor. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Increased Violence Sparks Growing World Concern

Reflecting fears that Cote d'Ivoire is spiraling towards all-out civil war, African and world leaders have made strong statements about the escalating violence. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: On the Brink of War

For over 54 percent of the voters of the West African country of Côte d'Ivoire, the November 2010 presidential election was a dream denied. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Lessons to Draw from North Africa

The revolution in Egypt that led to the fall of Hosni Mubarak has once again given voice to the street and revived a more just vision for our world. The preservation of what has… Read more »

Liberia: Foreign Minister Says Ivorian Crisis Threatens Regional Security

With the African Union (AU) intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing political stalemate in Cote d'Ivoire, concern is growing about the widening impact of the crisis. In the… Read more »

Africa: How Political Risks Dampen Investment in Continent

Excerpts from "African Markets Revealed", published by the Standard Bank: Read more »

Niger: Opposition Asks for Postponement of Elections

Nine opposition political parties in Niger have demanded the postponement of elections due to be held in 10 days’ time. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Violence Spreading, Human Rights Deteriorating - UN

The United Nations on Thursday said violence has been spreading across Cote d'Ivoire since disputed presidential elections in November, with rapes and other violations on the… Read more »

Niger: Former President Tandja Jailed

As Niger launched campaigning ahead of presidential and legislative elections on January 31, the ruling junta revealed that former president Mamadou Tandja has been jailed on… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Ouattara Aims to 'Close Financial Windows' as Human Toll of Crisis Mounts

The internationally recognized president of Cote d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, said Friday that he believes the end of January will be "an important benchmark" in the struggle to… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Koroma Committed to Fight Against Narcotics - Diplomats

American diplomats in Sierra Leone praised President Ernest Bai Koroma in 2009 as having the capacity to overcome resistance in his own government to fight against the trade in… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Gbagbo Government

The United States on Tuesday announced a travel ban and other visa restrictions against Laurent Gbagbo of Cote d’Ivoire, members of his government and their immediate family… Read more »

Ghana: Gyan Chosen as Top African Footballer

Ghanaian soccer star Asamoah Gyan has been named "BBC African Footballer of the Year," the broadcaster reports. Read more »