February 05, 2010
Uganda: Obama Condemns Proposed Anti-Gay Law
U.S President Barack Obama has criticized the controversial anti-gay law which has been proposed to Uganda's legislature. Read more »
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Law Sets Off Firestorm in the West
Ugandan MPs probably didn't know what a firestorm David Bahati of the ruling National Resistance Movement would raise when he first presented his proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill… Read more »
February 04, 2010
Somalia: New Hijacking as Shipping Industry Voices Frustration
A Libyan cargo ship carrying a crew of 17, the MV Rim, has been hijacked by Somali pirates operating south of Yemen, as shipping industry groups express frustration at the failure… Read more »
Africa: Continent Ripe for Citizen-Led Development Plan
There have been real improvements in Africa over the past decade. Economic growth has been averaging about five per cent a year, 34 million more children are in school, malarial… Read more »
February 03, 2010
Sudan: Court to Reconsider Bashir Genocide Charge
An Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court has again opened the prospect of charging Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir with genocide over killings in Darfur. Read more »
February 01, 2010
Somalia: Pirates Hold Couple for Nearly 100 Days
Nearly 100 days after being seized by Somali pirates, a British couple appeared in separate videos, speaking of “cruel” treatment by their captors and a longing to see… Read more »
January 31, 2010
Egypt/Ghana: Pharaohs Snatch Seventh Win
None of Egypt's three successive triumphs in the last African Nations Cup titles have been convincing but the Pharaohs still emerged as continual champions for a record seventh… Read more »
January 30, 2010
Togo: Nation Suspended From Soccer for Two Years
Togo has been suspended from the Africa Cup of Nations for the next two years following its withdrawal from the tournament earlier this month. Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: Super Eagles Console Themselves With Bronze
Nigeria regained their acquaintance with bronze at the Africa Nations Cup finals on Saturday as striker Obinna Nsofor's second-half goal ensured third place in Angola. Read more »
January 29, 2010
Uganda: Continent's Govts Watch Anti-Gay Bill Debate
For years, Uganda’s population has endured human rights violations at the hands of both government agents and rebel groups. Ugandans have been subjected to harassment, unjust… Read more »
January 28, 2010
Algeria/Egypt: Pharaohs to Face Black Stars
The much-anticipated renewal of the bitter rivalry between Algeria and Egypt descended into a sea of red on Thursday as Algeria had three men sent off and Egypt romped to a third… Read more »
Ghana/Nigeria: Black Stars Outshine Super Eagles in Soccer Semifinal
Ghana have booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in 18 years after beating west African rivals Nigeria 1-0 in Luanda on Thursday. Read more »
January 27, 2010
Nigeria: Clinton Attacks Corruption and Bad Governance
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made scathing remarks on Nigeria's corruption and bad governance at a town hall meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC on… Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Reform Key to Fighting Extremism - Former Minister
The disappearance of President Umaru Yar'Adua to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment for the past nine weeks – without thought to orderly constitutional succession – has… Read more »
January 25, 2010
Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Seek Second Term in 2011
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first woman to be elected head-of-state in Africa, announced Monday during her annual message to the national legislature that she will seek a… Read more »
Africa: Africa is Innovating in Financial Services, Food Sciences, Health - Bill Gates
In the second annual letter he has issued to the public to discuss his and his wife's philanthropic work through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Microsoft founder Bill Gates… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Jet Crashes Into Sea
An Ethiopian Airlines jet has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after take-off in stormy weather from Beirut airport, according to news reports on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria/Zambia: Lucky Win for Super Eagles
Nigeria rode their luck in their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Zambia in Lubango on Monday, but eventually triumphed 5-4 on spot-kicks after the teams had been… Read more »
Cameroon/Egypt: Pharaohs' Machine Crushes Indomitable Lions
Egypt marched on again like a giant machine towards further Africa Nations Cup landmarks, beating Cameroon 3-1 after extra time in their quarterfinal at Benguela’s Ombaka… Read more »
Africa: Bill Gates Issues Upbeat Take on African Health, Food Initiatives
Software entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist Bill Gates issued an upbeat assessment Monday on the prospects of overcoming the challenges faced by the world's poorest people –… Read more »
Africa: Fighting Aids Needs Innovation, Gates Says
Software entrepreneur Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, have focused increasing attention in recent years on philanthropic work, in particular addressing health issues in the… Read more »
January 24, 2010
Algeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Mighty Elephants Go Down
In terms of African Nations Cup shocks, they did not come any bigger than this over the last decade as Algeria knocked out Cote d'Ivoire from the tournament in Angola. Read more »
Ghana/Angola: Black Stars Grow in Stature to Book Semifinals Place
Ghana sealed their place in the semifinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of hosts Angola with a 1-0 victory in their Last 8 meeting in Luanda on Sunday evening. Read more »
January 22, 2010
Africa: Security and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa - Looking to the Future
Following is the presentation to the Commander's Speaker Programme at the US Africa Command, US Military Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany on Tuesday 19th January 2010. Read more »
January 21, 2010
Cameroon/Tunisia: Shaky Lions Set Up Titanic Clash Against Nigeria
Cameroon sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after a nervy 2-2 draw with Tunisia in their final Group D match in Lubango on Thursday. They… Read more »