February 17, 2011
Africa: UNDP Offers Best Possible Care to Those Most in Need
As Director of Communications for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), I write to correct errors of fact and omission in your 13 February news article, "The global face… Read more »
February 15, 2011
Malawi: Civil Society Warns of More Fuel Crisis Protests
Organisers of demonstrations against Malawi's chronic fuel crisis have vowed to continue their protests despite being stopped by police on Monday, reports the Nyasa Times. Read more »
February 14, 2011
Sudan: Rebecca Garang Promotes Accountability for New State
'Mama Rebecca', widow of John Garang - the charismatic leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) and commander of its army - welcomes the opportunity for southern… Read more »
Sudan: A Warning to All of Africa - Mo Ibrahim
As Southern Sudan prepares to become an independent nation in July, the northern government in Khartoum faces enormous challenges. Disputes simmer in Darfur, to the west, with more… Read more »
February 11, 2011
Egypt: 'Egypt Will Never Be the Same' - Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday said Egypt would never be the same now that Hosni Mubarak had stepped down as president after 30 years in power, but noted that it was only… Read more »
February 10, 2011
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 »
Egypt: 'We Are Witnessing History Unfold' - Obama
Speaking at Northern Michigan University Thursday afternoon, President Barack Obama said that he wants Egypt's young people - and all Egyptians - to know that the United States… Read more »
Egypt: New Era Emerging
Late Thursday Egyptians awaited an announcment from President Hosni Mubarak, amid military assurances that it will safeguard the nation and oversee reforms. News reports said… Read more »
Egypt: Contrite but Defiant Mubarak Clings to Power
A few minutes into Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's speech to the nation Thursday evening, as it became clear that he was not immediately stepping down, rapt pro-democracy… Read more »
February 09, 2011
Africa: 'Best Chance' to End Polio - Bill Gates Promotes Vaccines and Food Programs to Attack Poverty
The likelihood that few African countries will meet any of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, aimed at reducing severe poverty by 2015, has prompted a spate of… Read more »
February 07, 2011
Sudan: Commission Confirms Vote for Independence
Election officials confirmed on Monday that South Sudanese voted nearly unanimously for independence in January's referendum, news reports said. Read more »
Sudan: 'Lost Boy' Helps Family Readjust to South
Wol Akujang was among the more than 20,000 "Lost Boys" who were displaced or orphaned during Sudan's civil war. He fled his village at the age of six, sheltering in refugee camps… Read more »
Somalia: Canada Reported Ties Between Govt and Pirates
A Canadian naval commander reported in 2008 that Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG) was colluding with pirates, who also had ties with "terrorist networks," according… Read more »
February 04, 2011
Uganda: Working to Avoid the 'Resource Curse'
Uganda stands to be the latest African country to benefit from newly discovered resources of oil. If used successfully, the nation’s petroleum reserves could spur development… Read more »
February 03, 2011
Central African Republic: Bozize Re-Elected, Opposition Rejects Results
President François Bozize of the Central African Republic has been re-elected with 66 percent of the vote, while his nearest rival won only 20 percent, according to results… Read more »
Sudan: Will Flames of Protest Spread?
The self-immolation of Tunisia's Muhammad Bouazizi last month inspired the street protests that led to the downfall of longtime ruler Zine el Abidine ben Ali. The unemployed… Read more »
Egypt: Gunfire Kills Cairo Protesters - Reports
A number of Egyptians were reported killed Thursday at Tahrir Square in Cairo, the scene of Wednesday's battles between forces backing President Hosni Mubarak and the protesters… Read more »
February 02, 2011
Equatorial Guinea: Rights Group Appeals to Obiang to Uphold AU Principles
The African Union's choice of Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang as its new chairperson challenges his government to fulfill the organization's standards for democracy… Read more »
February 01, 2011
Africa: How Political Risks Dampen Investment in Continent
Excerpts from "African Markets Revealed", published by the Standard Bank: Read more »
January 30, 2011
North Africa: Egypt, Sudan and Tunisia - Online Media, Al Jazeera, Lead Crisis Coverage
Fast-moving events across northern Africa have shaken long-lasting regimes - and the news organizations struggling to provide timely coverage. But new media - plus the youngest… Read more »
January 29, 2011
Africa: Morocco, South Africa Win 2015, 2017 Soccer Events
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Saturday that Morocco will host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, and South Africa the 2017 tournament. Read more »
January 28, 2011
Egypt: Mubarak Dissolves Government, Promises New One
President Hosni Mubarak addressed the Egyptian public just after midnight Friday, promising reforms and pledging to fight poverty and unemployment and to address corruption.… Read more »
January 27, 2011
Sudan: Major Development Challenges Ahead for South
Results from South Sudan's referendum on independence earlier this month show overwhelming support for secession. But with the creation of a new country comes the responsibility of… Read more »
Sudan: Satellite Images Confirm Govt Troop Buildup - Report
A satellite mapping project launched by human rights activists says images captured during South Sudan’s independence referendum this month confirm reports that Sudanese… Read more »
January 26, 2011
Central Africa: Tension Rises After Disputed Presidential Polls
Tension is rising in the Central African Republic over last Sunday's elections, with three of the five candidates who stood for president calling for the polls to be annulled,… Read more »