February 15, 2009
Africa: Why Entrepreneur Wants Low-Orbiting Satellites
Greg Wyler, the founder of O3b Networks, explains why he wants to bring the Internet to Africa with low-orbiting satellites. Read more »
February 13, 2009
Nigeria: Young Governor Re-Brands Niger Delta
Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, the governor of Nigeria's Rivers State in the oil-rich Niger Delta, has vowed to transform his state from one marred by violence to one marked by… Read more »
Liberia: Sirleaf Testifies to Truth Commission
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf testified before the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Thursday, where she denied being part of any rebel group during… Read more »
Sudan: Sorry Tale of Darfur's Helicopters
More than a year after the deployment of the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping force in Darfur (UNAMID), the UN is still begging the international community for the… Read more »
Somalia: Pirates Try to Seize Another Six Ships
Pirates in the Gulf of Aden made six attempts to hijack merchant ships during this week, but all the attacks were successfully repelled, maritime shipping agencies have reported. Read more »
February 12, 2009
Sudan: Africa Urges Suspension of Bashir Arrest Warrant
African and Arab governments are expected to press the United Nations Security Council to defer the indictment of Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir on war crimes charges on the… Read more »
February 11, 2009
Kenya: Weapons Ship Freed by Somali Pirates Heads for Port
The Ukrainian ship carrying heavy weapons and artillery which was freed by Somali pirates last week is expected to dock on the Kenyan coast Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai to Pay Civil Servants in Foreign Currency
Newly-inaugurated Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has pledged to pay health workers, teachers, soldiers, police officers and civil service professionals in foreign… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cholera Cases Rise Above 70,000
The number of Zimbabweans infected with cholera has risen above 70,000, a new update released by the World Health Organisation has stated. Read more »
Sudan: UN Chief Warns Govt Over Indictment
United Nations chief Ban Ki-Moon has warned the Sudanese government against harming UN peacekeepers if the International Criminal Court (ICC) decides to indict President Omar… Read more »
February 10, 2009
South Africa: President Calls April Election
President Kgalema Motlanthe has announced that South Africa will hold its fourth democratic elections on April 22. Read more »
February 09, 2009
Central Africa: Rwanda Needs Internal Talks to End DRC War
In a surprise move last month, Rwanda detained its erstwhile ally, the Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, who led an offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo late… Read more »
Liberia: 'Normal Days' Slowly Return
"Normal days" is the expression used by many Liberians to refer to the time before the civil war, when institutions functioned fairly well and the country's infrastructure was… Read more »
Madagascar: Minister Resigns Over Killings
Madagascar's defence minister, Cecile Manorohanta, resigned on Monday after police reportedly killed at least 25 people when they fired upon a demonstration in the capital,… Read more »
February 06, 2009
South Africa: Govt Acts to Combat Global Crisis
South Africa will combat the effects of the global financial crisis by maintaining high public spending, creating new jobs in the social sector and helping private enterprise to… Read more »
February 05, 2009
Africa: Obama Reverses U.S. Ban on Abortion-Linked Aid
The decision by United States President Barack Obama to overturn the Bush administration's ban on funding assistance programs which provide abortions or abortion counselling -… Read more »
January 23, 2009
South Africa: New Party Gears Up For Polls
The formation of a new political party in South Africa, the Congress of the People (COPE), has introduced a fluidity to the country's politics not seen since liberation 15 years… Read more »
Central Africa: Rwanda Arrests DRC Rebel Nkunda
Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda was arrested in Rwanda late Thursday night, Rwandan and Congolese authorities announced on Friday. Read more »
Africa: Obama Inauguration Sparks Celebrations in Washington
Spurred by Barack Obama's African heritage, his Inauguration this week as the 44th U.S. president was marked by a number of Africa-related events in the Washington, DC area. Read more »
January 20, 2009
Africa: Obama Pledges to 'Extend a Hand' to Other Nations
President Barack Obama has pledged the support of the United States to corrupt and dictatorial leaders willing to change their ways and "unclench their fists" and to the world's… Read more »
Africa: Live Blogging Barack Obama's Inauguration
4:04: President Barak Obama and and first lady Michelle have gotten out of the limousine during the parade in front of the Navy Memorial to begin the traditional walk. Read more »
Africa: Continent's Eyes Turn to Washington
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January 16, 2009
Somalia: Piracy Grows to Record Levels
Hijackings off the Somali coast have pushed piracy to its highest levels since an international agency began keeping statistics in 1991. Read more »
January 14, 2009
Africa: Leaders Must Rethink 'African Solutions for African Problems'
For more than a decade now, Africa has been trying to address its developmental and political problems through an approach favouring home-grown initiatives. Read more »
January 13, 2009
Zimbabwe: Appoint Neutral Interim Govt, Urges Ex-Clinton Aide
Zimbabwe’s Parliament, its only legitimately-elected body, should take the lead in resolving the country’s crisis by legislating for a non-partisan transitional… Read more »