January 27, 2008
Sudan/Egypt: Desert Hawks Not Strong Enough
Sudan lost 0-3 against Egypt on Saturday, despite tactical changes that sought to boost their defense with five players. Read more »
Cameroon/Zambia: Indomitable Lions Restore Order
Cameroon's Indomitable Lions on Saturday displayed their conquering spirit with a 5-1 win against Zambia. Read more »
January 26, 2008
Nigeria/Mali: Super Eagles Now a Scarecrow
Gone are the days when the mere evocation of the name of Nigeria’s national football team sent chills down the spines of potential adversaries. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Benin: Elephants Win First Ticket to Quarterfinals
Côte d'Ivoire's Elephants qualified for the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Friday by winning their second straight victory, against Benin, 4 goals to 1. Their… Read more »
January 25, 2008
Nigeria: London Official Resigns Over Trip
An advisor on racial issues to the mayor of London has resigned from the Greater London Authority after visiting a project in Nigeria, then falsely denying she had done so. Read more »
Africa: President Bush to Visit Five Countries
The White House announced Friday that United States President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush will visit five countries in a one-week tour of Africa next month. Read more »
Ghana/Namibia: Black Stars Scrape Through, Guinea Stuns Morocco
Ghana took a step closer to the African Cup of Nations' quarterfinals Thursday by defeating Namibia's Brave Warriors 1-0. Earlier in the day Guinea stunned Morocco with a 3-2 win… Read more »
Liberia: Defense Highlights Inconsistencies in Abu Keita's Statements to the Prosecution
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org. Read more »
January 24, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Witness Abu Keita Connects Taylor to RUF Abuses
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org. Read more »
January 23, 2008
Liberia: Taylor Trial Hears Evidence of History, Child Soldiers
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org. Read more »
January 22, 2008
Africa: Child Deaths Drop, But Continent Still Struggles
Although deaths among children are dropping worldwide, 38 of the 40 countries with the highest child mortality rates in the world are in Africa. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Elephants Start in High Gear
Côte d'Ivoire's national team set off on its quest for the African Cup of Nations on Monday night with a well-deserved win against Nigeria's Super Eagles. Read more »
January 21, 2008
Nigeria: Govt Plans to Chase Tobacco Firms Out
On the heels of massive law suits filed against tobacco companies British American Tobacco and Philip Morris, the Nigerian government has announced its intention to ban smoking in… Read more »
Ghana/Guinea: Akwaaba Ghana!
Hosts Ghana kicked off to a good start on Sunday by upsetting Guinea in the opening match of the 2008 MTN African Cup of Nations. Read more »
January 20, 2008
Ghana/Guinea: Black Stars Overcome Guinea
A packed stadium of 45,000 went delirious with delight in Accra on Sunday night as hosts Ghana overcame Guinea in the last minute of regulation time to win the opening match of the… Read more »
January 18, 2008
Liberia: Dr. Ellis Details the History of Country's Conflict
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org. Read more »
January 17, 2008
Liberia: President Celebrates Amid Impeachment Threats
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf celebrated the second anniversary of her presidency on Wednesday amid threats of impeachment proceedings from the opposition. Read more »
Liberia: Taylor Trial Examination of Witness Stephen Ellis Begins
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org. Read more »
January 16, 2008
Liberia: Taylor Trial Witness Testifies On 'Operation No Living Thing'
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org. Read more »
January 15, 2008
Liberia: Defense Completes Cross-Examination of Sherif
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org Read more »
January 14, 2008
Liberia: Cross-Examination of Sherif Continues
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org Read more »
January 12, 2008
Liberia: President Wins Constitutional Battle
The government of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Friday won a major constitutional battle that will allow her to appoint mayors for dozens of cities across the country. Read more »
January 11, 2008
Liberia: Cross-Examination of Prosecution Linkage Witness Begins
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org Read more »
January 10, 2008
Liberia: Emotions Run High As TRC Hearings Begin
The dust is finally settling after the brutality that characterized the 14 years of civil upheaval that overtook Liberia in the 1990s. The war took the lives of about 500,000… Read more »
Liberia: Taylor Insider Testifies on Links to Sierra Leone Rebels
The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org on Wednesday's evidence. Read more »
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