Africa: West Has Taken Sides in Libyan 'Civil War,' Says Annan

Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan believes the Western coalition fighting Libya's Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi has "crossed a line" and is now "fighting on one side… Read more »

Africa: Genetic Discovery Could Benefit Farmers

Scientists have discovered two genes in cattle that may help African farmers improve their livelihoods by preventing premature deaths in their herds from the trypanosome parasite… Read more »

Egypt: Suzanne Mubarak to Hand Over Assets to State

Egyptian officials have reportedly stated that the wife of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has agreed to turn over assets to the state. A villa in Cairo along with some $3… Read more »

Libya: Hague Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Gaddafi

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, announced Monday that his office will seek arrest warrants on war crimes charges for Libyan leader… Read more »

Africa: World Marginalizes Continent in Quest for Democracy, Says Mbeki

Popular uprisings in North Africa have given a boost to democratization across the continent, but the world has marginalized Africa in the handling of recent crises in the… Read more »

Africa: Sustained Growth, With Jobs Vital for Reducing Poverty - IMF's Sayeh

With regard to Africa, the International Monetary Fund's engagement historically has been overshadowed by its Washington neighbor and intergovernmental counterpart, the World Bank,… Read more »

Libya: Obama Approves Covert Aid to Opposition - Report

Western nations are stepping up their support for forces opposing Muammar al-Gaddafi, with one report suggesting that President Barack Obama has recently approved secret aid to… Read more »

Africa: Mobile Phones, Radio Promote Rights, Says Amnesty International

Much needs to be done to secure human rights in Africa, but "the tide is turning" and mobile phones and FM radio have arguably done more than most other conventional methods to… Read more »

Chad: Deby Wins Disputed Election by Landslide

Chad's incumbent president, Idriss Deby, has been returned to power in an election boycotted by the opposition, according to preliminary results published by the country's election… Read more »

Egypt: Nation Issues 'Iron Hand' Warning after Violence

The government of Egypt has said that authorities would "strike with an iron hand all those who seek to tamper with the nation's security", after the cabinet held crisis talks… Read more »

Liberia: Speech Delivered By Dr. Laurence Konmla Bropleh at Program Marking the Official Launch of The Union of High School Students for Ellen's Presidency

Today’s gathering is one of the many that brings joy unspeakable to my heart; a gathering that provides me a medium to communicate with one of the very best groups of our… Read more »

Nigeria: Beating Grim Odds of Childbirth

An expectant mother in northern Nigeria faces higher risks in childbirth than in most any other place in the world, according to international public health surveys. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia to Host 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa

Ethiopia will host the next World Economic Forum's Africa meeting a year from now. At a press conference in Cape Town, Deputy Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said he is… Read more »

Africa: 'Tellers and Cashiers' of Africa's Wealth Are Key to Development

When it comes to development policies, alongside all the statistics of hunger and need, and the totals of dollars spent, it must be remembered  that what matters most is that… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Expects Elections Within 12 Months

Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai exuded confidence to Africa's business leaders this week, upbeat after securing his position at a party congress last weekend and… Read more »

Africa: 'Time Running Out' for Leaders Who Outstay Welcome - Obasanjo

The former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has told African leaders who outstay their people's welcome that "time is running out" for them. Read more »

Africa: Africa Transforms to 'Continent of Hope,' Says Annan

Despite high-profile setbacks, Africa has in the past decade changed from being "the hopeless continent" to "the continent of hope", former United Nations chief Kofi Annan says in… Read more »

Africa: Sustain 'Fragile' Successes in Fight Against Malaria

We have encouraging news out of Africa this week of World Malaria Day, as we take stock of the illnesses and deaths caused by this longtime scourge. Read more »

Malawi: Government Expels British Envoy

The Malawi government has informed the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London that High Commissioner Fergus Cochrane-Dyet is "persona non grata" in the impoverished… Read more »

Eswatini: King Mswati III Faces Royal Wedding Protest in London

Human rights activists and southern African exiles, organised by the Swaziland Vigil, are planning to protest outside one of London's most expensive hotels this evening to condemn… Read more »

Tanzania: Bongo Flava and Hip Hop

Tanzanian hip hop emerged in the late 80s, and by the late 90s was being labeled: Bongo Flava. As this new genre went in the direction of pop and incorporated rap and R&B there… Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond Voting and Rioting - Why Democracy Must Prevail

After my visit to Nigeria in October 2010 to give public lectures in Abuja and Lagos on elections and democracy, I returned to the United States profoundly concerned about many… Read more »

Nigeria: Opposition Allegations of Flaws and Rigging Persist

The conduct of elections in Nigeria this month has received generally positive reviews. Read more »

Libya: UK Accused of Getting Over-Involved in Libya War

Libya could hold free elections in six months' time, the man who replaced former Libyan foreign minister Moussa Koussa has reportedly said. Read more »

Nigeria: Rioting in North, Buhari Rejects Results

Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan was declared the winner of Nigeria's election on Monday as tensions began rising across the vast northern half of the country, which had… Read more »