August 10, 1999
Sierra Leone: Remaining Hostages Expected to be Freed
Reports from Sierra Leone say rebels have released most of about 35 people whom they took hostage last Wednesday. Among those abducted taken were UN observers, aid workers and… Read more »
July 25, 1999
Morocco: World Watches Burial and Succession in Morocco
World leaders joined Moroccans today to mark the passing of the country's long-serving monarch, King Hassan II, whose strong-arm rule extended for 38 years. Read more »
July 24, 1999
Morocco: World Leaders Gather for Funeral of Morocco's King Hassan
President Clinton and leaders from many nations are heading for Morocco for the funeral Sunday of Morocco's King Hassan II. The monarch, who was 70, died late Friday from a heart… Read more »
June 16, 1999
Nigeria: Healing Wounds and Building Democracy in Nigeria
An attempt this week by some members of Nigeria's House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence for the annulled 1993 presidential election caused a furor, despite the… Read more »
Nigeria: Healing Wounds and Building Democracy in Nigeria
An attempt this week by some members of Nigeria's House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence for the annulled 1993 presidential election caused a furor, despite the… Read more »
May 26, 1999
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea: A Better Image for the latest 'Kuwait of Africa'
It is hard to imagine a country with a lower public profile than Equatorial Guinea. Even though the tiny nation was the setting for "Tropical Gangsters," a best-selling book of… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: A Better Image for the 'Kuwait of Africa'
It is hard to imagine a country with a lower public profile than Equatorial Guinea. Even though the tiny nation was the setting for "Tropical Gangsters," a best-selling book of… Read more »
April 27, 1999
Africa: Marketplace Awards for Five Countries
The 200-member Corporate Council on Africa honored five countries this week with the 1999 Global Marketplace Awards for "continued efforts to open their economies to the world… Read more »
April 26, 1999
Africa: Africa Gathering Attracts 'Sell-Out' Business Crowd
Several weeks before the three-day "Attracting Capital to Africa" conference taking place here this week, a 'sold out' sign went up on the Web site of the Washington-based… Read more »
February 25, 1999
Sierra Leone: Letter from Africa News Reader to Concord Times
Following is a letter from an Africa News Online reader in response to the February 22, 1999 message from Concord Times editor Kingsley Lington: I noticed your letter on the Africa… Read more »
November 18, 1998
Guinea: From Stokley Carmichael to Kwame Ture
Kwame Toure, known as Stokely Carmichael when he was an organizer for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, died of prostate cancer on November 15, 1998 in Conkry, Guinea,… Read more »
October 29, 1998
Africa: WorldSpace Launches AfriStar
Afristar, the first of a trio of satellites designed to transmit digital broadcasts to the world's least developed regions, was lofted into orbit Wednesday from French Guiana by… Read more »
September 14, 1998
Congo-Kinshasa: Des nouvelles du Kivu au 08/09/98
Voici un rapport du temoin oculaire ecrit en mi-aout, qui decrit la situation et la rebellion qui se passe dans la region de l'est au Congo Kinshasa. L'auteur voudrait garder… Read more »
September 11, 1998
South Africa: Mandela to Visit United States &Canada
Nelson Mandela will arrive in New York City on Thursday (September 17) for what is expected to be his final North American visit as South Africa's sitting president. Read more »
September 08, 1998
Congo-Kinshasa: National Conference Must Follow Ceasefire, Kabila Opponents Agree
The leader of the rebellion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is calling for a broad-based conference of national organizations to map out the country's future and resolve… Read more »
September 06, 1998
Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila's Opponents Seek All-Parties Meeting
The leader of the rebellion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is calling for a broad-based conference of national organizations to map out the country's future and resolve… Read more »
July 29, 1998
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Caged Bird: Amnesty for Asrat?
Several soldiers guard the entrance to Addis Ababa's main hospital. Another paces nearby. It's Friday, May 15, 1998, the day after Ethiopian radio announced an invasion from… Read more »
July 08, 1998
South Africa: South Africa to Build Largest Telescope South of the Equator
The South African Cabinet has approved the construction of the Southern Hemisphere's largest and most advanced telescope. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa to Build Largest Telescope South of the Equator
The South African Cabinet has approved the construction of the Southern Hemisphere's largest and most advanced telescope. Read more »
June 15, 1998
Nigeria: Nigerian Prisoners Released; White House Applauds
A week after the death of Nigerian military ruler Sani Abacha, his successor today announced the release of former head-of-state Olusegun Obasanjo and other prominent leaders who… Read more »
June 12, 1998
Nigeria: New Policy Openings in Nigeria Crisis
If diplomacy is the art of the possible, the death of Nigerian military strongman Sani Abacha offers what may be a momentary opening to provide effective support for the country's… Read more »
April 28, 1998
Africa: Funders Look to Renaissance to Sustain Interest in Africa
A two-day meeting involving major U.S. funding organizations and a cross section of African leaders opens Wednesday to explore the concept that Africa is undergoing a radical… Read more »
February 13, 1998
Africa: Ladysmith U.S. Tour Will End With Boston Premiere
At the end of their current concert tour [see below for schedule] across the United States, South Africa's Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform the play Nomathemba at Boston's… Read more »
November 19, 1997
Kenya: Alternative Rite to Female Circumcision Spreading in Kenya
A growing number of rural Kenyan families are turning to an alternative to the rite of female circumcision for their daughters. Read more »
Kenya: Alternative Rite to Female Circumcision Spreading in Kenya
A growing number of rural Kenyan families are turning to an alternative to the rite of female circumcision for their daughters. Read more »
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