February 23, 2012
Africa: Farmers Shape Global Future Say World Leaders
Expanding the yield of smallscale agriculture is vital – not only to feed those in need, but to ensure global stability and preserve the environment. Read more »
February 20, 2012
Senegal: New Protest Planned As Election Looms
Senegal faces a tense build-up to the presidential election next Sunday, with opposition candidates planning new protests in the wake of a week of clashes on the streets of the… Read more »
February 17, 2012
Africa: Women Filmmakers Tell Their Stories
Documentary filmmaking holds a special place in the history of African women's cinema. In 1972, Senegalese filmmaker Safi Faye became the first sub-Saharan African woman to make a… Read more »
February 16, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Security Forces Fire Teargas at Peaceful Demonstrators
Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday fired teargas to break up a "March of Christians" organized by the local Roman Catholic Church to protest alleged… Read more »
February 14, 2012
Africa: Cup of Nations Sets Top Scorers Record
A list of seven players finishing at the top of the scoring charts at the African Nations Cup finals is a first in the history of the tournament. Read more »
Africa: Seven Stadiums Could Host 2013 Cup of Nations
A record number of seven venues could be used by South Africa for the hosting of next year's African Nations Cup finals, as the country seeks to utilise all the stadiums that were… Read more »
February 13, 2012
Lesotho: Snap Election for Politicians in Disarray?
Lesotho is due for a general election to choose a new national government between February and May of this year. Despite a legal framework that stipulates a general election every… Read more »
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: The Indomitable Spirit of Chipolopolo's Football
The indomitable spirit of Zambian football and a deep camaraderie were key factors behind their success at the African Nations Cup, coach Herve Renard said after the remarkable… Read more »
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Chipolopolo Win Thrilling Football Final in Dramatic Penalty Shoot-Out
Zambia outlasted Cote d'Ivoire 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the end of a thrilling final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations to claim their first-ever continental title on… Read more »
Africa: More Cup of Nations Finals to Be Co-Hosted?
The Confederation of African Football say that co-hosting might be the only way for more countries to host future African Nations Cup finals. Read more »
February 12, 2012
Senegal: Voters Head Back to Polls On March 25
The second-round vote in Senegal's elections has been set for March 25 after the official declaration of results showed that no candidate received more than 50 percent of votes… Read more »
February 11, 2012
Mali/Ghana: Les Aigles Beat Dispirited Black Stars to Win Bronze
Cheick Tidiane Diabate's double ensured bronze for Mali at the African Nations Cup finals and added to Ghana's anguish at the tournament, where the final score in the third and… Read more »
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Two Outstanding Teams to Clash in Cup of Nations Final
As Cote d'Ivoire prepare to meet Zambia at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Sunday, it is fair to say that the two most deserving sides have reached the final of the… Read more »
February 10, 2012
South Africa: Empowerment Through Fashion
Glamour prevailed at the 2012 State of the Nation Address as distinguished members of Parliament opted to showcase local designers. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Semi-Final Losers Make Final Effort to Win Afcon Bronze
Ghana take on Mali in the battle for the bronze medal at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Honour Your Promises President - MPs
Most of the members of parliament had the same message for President Jacob Zuma after his state-of-the-nation address - honour and act on your promises. Read more »
February 09, 2012
Mali/Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Look to Defence in Solid Afcon Campaign
Solid defence has proven the key to the progress of Cote d'Ivoire to the African Nations Cup final - more than the star-studded attack they possess. Read more »
Ghana/Zambia: The Torment of Asamoah Gyan
The torment of Asamoah Gyan will be double after another vital penalty miss for Ghana and their resultant elimination from a major tournament. Read more »
February 08, 2012
Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Gervinho Steps Up to Carry Elephants to Finals
Cote d'Ivoire have sealed their place in the final of the Cup of Nations with a deserved 1-0 victory over Mali in their semi-final in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
Zambia/Ghana: Chipolopolo Inflict Shock Defeat On Black Stars to Reach AFCON Final
Zambia caused a major upset when they beat Ghana 1-0 in Bata on Wednesday to advance to the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Ghana/Zambia: It's Chipolopolo!
Zambia returned to African soccer with a vengeance on Wednesday by beating favourites Ghana 2-1 to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
February 07, 2012
Ghana/Zambia: Coach of Underdogs Starts War of Words Against Black Stars
Zambia coach Herve Renard is heaping praise, platitudes and the mantle of match favorites onto his opponents for Wednesday's Nations Cup semi-final, taking all the pressure off the… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Superior Elephants Face Opponents With Guts in Semi-Final
Tournament favourites Cote d'Ivoire and Mali go head-to-head for a place in the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
February 06, 2012
Africa: Donald Payne Contributed to Improved U.S. Policies Towards Africa - Johnnie Carson
Congressman Donald Payne will be remembered for generating "greater understanding of Africa" and stronger ties between the United States and "the many countries… Read more »
Mali/Gabon: 'Les Aigles' Have 'Nothing to Lose' in Afcon Semi-Final
Mali were the first to admit they did not convince in getting past co-hosts Gabon and taking an African Nations Cup semi-finals berth, but made no apologies for their progress. Read more »