November 06, 2008
Zimbabwe: South Africa Takes Hard Line Over Talks
The South African government will be taking a hard line with Zimbabwean political parties at a summit meeting this weekend over their failure to agree on a power-sharing cabinet,… Read more »
November 05, 2008
Kenya: Nation Erupts in Ecstasy at Obama Election
Kenya is ecstatic at the news of Barack Obama's historic election as president of the United States. Upon hearing news of their beloved "son's" win Wednesday morning (East Africa… Read more »
Kenya: 'We Are Ready to Take White House,' Sing Kenyans
AllAfrica's Katy Gabel blogs from the birthplace of Barack Obama's father in western Kenya on the first responses to his historic victory. East Africa Time is eight hours ahead of… Read more »
Africa: Media Have Central Role in Development
The media have a central role to play in improving the human condition in Africa, and should collectively address a range of issues to enable them to fulfill their potential. Read more »
Africa: Media Leaders Forum Convenes in Dakar
Over 32 CEOs of African media organizations met in Dakar, Senegal, and called for a stronger push for media development in Africa, and agreed to collaborate so that media can play… Read more »
Africa: Dakar Declaration - African Media Leaders Forum (AMLF) - Shaping the Future of African Media
We, owners of African media organizations in Africa, met in Dakar, Sénégal on November 3-4, 2008, to discuss the state of media in Africa, and media's relationship to… Read more »
Africa: African Media Leaders Call for Increased Collaboration and Investment to Strengthen Africa's Voice and Media Professionalism
Chief executives from more than 30 African media organizations meeting in Dakar on November 4 and 5 issued a call for a stronger push for media development in Africa and agreed to… Read more »
November 04, 2008
Africa: Media Leaders Call For New Blueprints
Pioneering African media leaders who are meeting in Dakar have called for closer co-operation among publishers and broadcasters across the continent to promote development. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Botswana's Khama Calls For New Election
President Ian Khama of Botswana has called for Zimbabwe's contested presidential election to be re-run under international supervision. Read more »
Kenya: Prayers Offered for Obama in Kogelo
AllAfrica's Katy Gabel blogs from the home of Senator Barack Obama's family in Kogelo, western Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Waiting for Returns in Kisumu
AllAfrica's Katy Gabel captures the anticipation in Kisumu, just hours before the polls will start to close in the United States. Read more »
Africa: Follow U.S. Election Results
AllAfrica editor Brian Kennedy is following the United States election from Washington, DC and updating this page with results, projections, and observations throughout the day and… Read more »
Kenya: At Obama Family Home - 'Schooling Must Go On'
As Americans headed for the polls Tuesday, AllAfrica's Katy Gabel was monitoring the action at the home of Senator Barack Obama's family in the rural village of Kogelo in western… Read more »
November 03, 2008
Kenya: An Obama Presidency Brings Hope For Development
On the eve of the U.S. presidential elections, Kenyans are elated at the prospect of an Obama win. Near Lake Victoria, where many of Obama's paternal relations live, the excitement… Read more »
Kenya: Obamamania in Western Kenya
AllAfrica's Katy Gabel blogs from Kisumu in western Kenya, near the Obama family's home district. Read more »
November 02, 2008
Zambia: Banda Regains Presidency In Election
Zambia's Vice-President, Rupiah Banda, has edged out the main opposition challenger, Michael Sata, to win the presidential election, Zambia's electoral commission announced Sunday. Read more »
October 31, 2008
Zambia: Opposition Takes Early Election Lead
Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata has taken an early lead in the country's presidential election, according to preliminary results released by the Zambian electoral commission… Read more »
South Africa: Mbeki Says His Political Life Is Over
South Africa's former president, Thabo Mbeki, has told Jacob Zuma, his successor as leader of the African National Congress, that he is not engaged in efforts by dissatisfied ANC… Read more »
October 30, 2008
Zambia: Voters Anxious But Polls Disputes Resolved
Zambians go to the polls to elect a new president on Thursday amid high levels of anxiety about the result, but with disagreements over election procedures largely resolved, says… Read more »
October 28, 2008
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai's Party Lashes Out at Mugabe
Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has blamed the continuing impasse in talks on a power-sharing government on "the lack of sincerity and good faith" of President… Read more »
October 24, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: What Went Wrong With Historic War Crimes Case?
More than 30 months after the history-making arrest of Congolese rebel leader Thomas Lubanga Dyilo - the first suspect to be sent to The Hague in the Netherlands to face war crimes… Read more »
October 23, 2008
Africa: New World Cup Draw Promises Thrillers
The line-up for the five African groups in the third and final round of qualifying games for the 2010 Fifa World Cup was finalized at Fifa headquarters in Zurich on Wednesday. Read more »
October 22, 2008
Africa: New Governance Index Should Poll Public Opinion
While the new Ibrahim index assessing governance in Africa is remarkably comprehensive, it fails to poll citizens on their perceptions of how well they are ruled, writes George… Read more »
October 20, 2008
Zimbabwe: South Africa's Motlanthe Joins Talks
Zimbabwe's protracted negotiations on the formation of a power-sharing government moved to Swaziland on Monday, where key leaders of the Southern African Development… Read more »
October 18, 2008
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Dispute Goes to SADC on Monday
The dispute over the allocation of ministries in Zimbabwe's power-sharing government has been referred to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) after four days of talks… Read more »