April 13, 2009
Somalia: U.S. Congressman Sees Signs of Hope Despite Mortar Attack
Donald Payne, a veteran Democratic Congressman from New Jersey, has landed safely in Nairobi after his plane drew mortar fire while departing Mogadishu, Somalia. Read more »
April 12, 2009
Somalia: U.S. Mariner Freed as Pirates Move to Seychelles
An American merchant ship captain was freed from Somali pirates by U.S. Navy forces Sunday, as a new warning was issued about pirate activity in East African sea lanes near the… Read more »
April 11, 2009
Somalia: Pirates in New Hijacking In Gulf of Aden
American merchant ship captains have called for harsh action against Somali pirates, even as an American-owned tug was seized Saturday in the Gulf of Aden. Read more »
April 10, 2009
Somalia: U.S. Pirate Hostage Drama Continues, Air Patrols Begin
As a hostage drama involving an American merchant ship's captain and a group of pirates continued into Friday, the European Union's anti-piracy force began regular air patrols off… Read more »
Somalia: Pirates Try to Hijack North Korean Ship
Pirates have made another attempt to hijack a ship, this time north of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden, the Nato Shipping Centre reports. Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Africa Relations Hampered by Colonial Legacy
The following is the text of a lecture delivered at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) by Haskell Ward, one of the UCLA African Studies Center's first master's… Read more »
April 09, 2009
South Africa: Zuma Questions Constitution
Two weeks before national elections in which the ruling African National Congress is being challenged for the first time by an opposition party formed from within its ranks, the… Read more »
Algeria: President Expected to Return to Power in Polls
Algerians headed for the polls today to choose between six contenders vying for the highest office in the land. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Navy Intervenes Against Pirates
A United States Navy missile destroyer has arrived to help end an ongoing standoff between four Somali pirates and their American hostage off the east coast of Somalia. Read more »
April 08, 2009
Somalia: U.S. Ship Hijacked, Captain Taken Hostage
The crew of an American-operated ship hijacked by suspected Somali pirates early Wednesday has regained control of the vessel, but the pirates have taken the captain hostage, news… Read more »
Somalia: Pirates Seize U.S. Ship, Crew
BREAKING NEWS: Pentagon sources are telling CNN and news agencies that crewmembers have regained control of the ship and that one pirate is in custody. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Crew Seized by Pirates in Hijacking
Somali pirates off the coast of East Africa have hijacked a ship with 21 American crew on board. Read more »
April 06, 2009
Kenya: Justice Minister Resigns
Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua resigned Monday, citing frustration with the pace of government reforms. Read more »
Somalia: Pirates Seize More Ships
In a new upsurge in piracy off the Somali coast, two more ships have been hijacked in the past two days. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Dodges Prosecution After Party Infighting
Infighting within the ranks of South Africa's ruling African National Congress has led to prosecutors dropping charges of corruption, fraud, money-laundering and tax evasion… Read more »
April 03, 2009
Malawi: Judge Rejects Madonna Adoption Bid
A Malawian judge has rejected an attempt by Madonna to adopt a second child from the country, a local newspaper reported Friday. Read more »
Sudan: Emmanuel Jal Sheds Light on Struggles in Southern Sudan
Emmanuel Jal has an aura of quiet resolve and patience, qualities that make it easy to forget the years of struggle reflected in his music, in his book, “War Child,”… Read more »
April 02, 2009
Africa: G20 Leaders Promise Billions for Low-Income Nations
The leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies, recognizing that the global financial crisis has "a disproportionate impact" on vulnerable people in poor countries, have promised… Read more »
South Africa: Lucky Dube's Killers Jailed for Life
The killers of South African reggae superstar, Lucky Dube, were jailed for life on Thursday. Read more »
April 01, 2009
Africa: Looking For Crumbs From the G20's Table?
As leaders of the world's most productive economies meet in London on Thursday, street activism around the need for poverty alleviation and action on climate change is expected to… Read more »
March 31, 2009
Madagascar: Ravalomanana Makes Bid to Return to Power
The deposed president of Madagascar, Marc Ravalomanana, has promised Southern African leaders that if he is returned to power, he will form a "consensus inclusive government" and… Read more »
Africa: There Are No Small Soccer Teams on Continent
The 20 teams who took part in last weekend's round of qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup and African Cup of Nations tournaments experienced mixed fortunes. Read more »
March 30, 2009
Cote d'Ivoire/Malawi: Many Die in Soccer Stampede
More than 20 people died in a crush at Abidjan's Houphouet-Boigny Stadium ahead of the soccer World Cup qualifying match between Côte d'Ivoire and Malawi on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Annan Scolds Coalition Government
Kenyans are frustrated by infighting in the country's coalition government and by its failure to bring to justice those responsible for last year's post-election violence, former… Read more »
Malawi: Madonna Tries to Adopt Second Child
Madonna is back in Malawi, seeking to adopt another child from the country – despite controversy over her adoption of a child there three years ago. Read more »