Niger: Talks on Political Crisis Resume

Negotiations between Niger's government and the opposition aimed at resolving the country's political crisis resumed on Monday, reports L'Observateur Paalga of Ouagadougou. Read more »

Nigeria: Yar'Adua Says He Will Return to Duty

President Umaru Yar'Adua of Nigeria has told the BBC in London that his health is improving after treatment in Saudi Arabia and that "as soon as my doctors discharge me, I will… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Elephants Held to Surprise Draw in Hot, Steamy Cabinda

The surprises continued at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday after Côte d'Ivoire were held to a goalless draw by Burkina Faso in their Group B encounter in Cabinda. Read more »

Angola/Mali: Nations Cup - Angola Stunned in Draw with Mali

It was a game that came within one goal of matching a 47-year-old record, but for all the excitement of a thrilling opening match at the African Nations Cup finals, the gloom over… Read more »

Nigeria: Yar'Adua Incapable of Acting as President?

President Umaru Yar'Adua is brain damaged and can no longer perform the functions of his office, the Nigerian newspaper, NEXT, reported on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Will Power Brokers Listen and Act?

A few weeks ago, while chatting with my neighbor, I told him I had been doing some work in Nigeria. Read more »

Africa: U.S. Imposes Tighter Airline Screening for Many Africans

Airline passengers who are citizens of, or fly through, five African nations will undergo more intensive security screening from today before being permitted to board flights to… Read more »

Niger: U.S., Ecowas Refuse to Recognize Tandja

The United States has followed the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) in refusing to recognize the legtimacy of President Mamadou Tandja of Niger, who has… Read more »

Guinea: Commission Blames Camara For Massacre

An international commission which investigated the September 28 massacre of civilians in a Conakry stadium has laid responsibility for the killings squarely on Moussa Dadis Camara,… Read more »

Nigeria: Yar'Adua's Absence Heightens Dismay Over Nation's Future

At the December 11 Colloquium on Nigeria sponsored by Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island in the United States, and led by famed novelist, Chinua Achebe, the most… Read more »

Nigeria: Media, Civil Society Must Call Govt to Account

For the vast majority of Nigeria's population of more than 140 million, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) country review report for Nigeria published this week will have… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja, Executive Branch Have Too Much Power, Says Peer Review

A major review of Nigeria compiled by its African peers says too much power is concentrated in the central government, inhibiting "true federalism," and that the executive branch… Read more »

Guinea: End of Crisis Is Not Imminent

Since the death of the former Guinean leader Lansana Conté and the accession to power of Moussa Dadis Camara in coup a year ago, the political environment in the country has… Read more »

West Africa: Region to Intervene Militarily in Guinea?

The international community appears to be laying the ground for a West African military intervention to prevent Guinea from sliding into war and destabilizing surrounding… Read more »

Guinea: Nation Faces 'Explosive' Military Infighting, Says Rights Expert

The fate of Guinea hangs in the balance following the shooting of the country's military ruler, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara. There are fears that the fractured security forces… Read more »

Guinea: Ecowas Calls on Junta to Step Down

In an effort to restore order in Guinea, the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has called on the military to step down and hand power to a civilian adminstration. Read more »

Africa: Tough World Cup Draw for Many African Teams

South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana face a difficult first round in the 2010 World Cup soccer finals, while Nigeria will contend with familiar opponents and Cameroon can… Read more »

Africa: Tough World Cup Draw for Many African Teams

South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana face a difficult first round in the 2010 World Cup soccer finals, while Nigeria will contend with familiar opponents and Cameroon can… Read more »

Guinea: Aide Makes Attempt on Camara's Life

An attempt has been made on the life of the head of the military junta in Guinea, Moussa Dadis Camara.  According to newspaper reports, he sustained severe head injuries when… Read more »

Africa: High Hopes - For Some - As Soccer Awaits World Cup Draw

Of the six African nations at the 2010 World Cup, by far the most pressure will be on hosts South Africa, with the world watching to see not only if the country can host the… Read more »

Nigeria: Banking on Agriculture in Kwara

The Nigerian state of Kwara has received international attention for its invitation to dispossessed white farmers in Zimbabwe to come to Nigeria. The oil-producing nation -… Read more »

Liberia: Govt Secures Huge Investment in Palm Oil Production

The Liberian government has announced that it is in the final stages of securing a U.S. $1.6 billion Indonesian investment in palm oil production which is expected to create… Read more »

Nigeria: Yar'Adua Should Draw Up Roadmap to Delta Peace

For the first time in years, Nigeria's Niger Delta seems to be looking up. Read more »

Guinea: South African Govt Probes Mercenary Reports

The Pretoria government is probing reports that South African mercenaries are training Guinean militia, recruited by the country's military junta on an ethnic basis. Read more »

Africa: Continent's Best Soccer Teams Head For World Cup

There's only one slot left to be filled in Africa's line-up at the 2010 Fifa World Cup, to be played in South Africa next June, and it will be taken after what has the makings of… Read more »