Liberia: Arrival in and Welcome to Liberia 1st Blog Journalism Lesson Learned

First lesson learned: better charge camera battery before departing on a 29 hour voyage! I wish I could show you pictures from the magnificently chaotic and gorgeous scene of much… Read more »

West Africa: Women Leaders Fight For Empowerment

Why should women leaders tolerate being addressed as "His Excellency" or "Sir"? Read more »

Sudan: Govt Bans Aid Agencies From Darfur

Sudan's government has barred three leading international aid agencies from operating in war-torn Darfur as well as in the north and eastern regions of the country, putting at risk… Read more »

Sudan: Ghanaian Judge Led Arrest Warrant Panel

The top judge on the panel which issued the controversial warrant for the arrest of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is a fellow African who has been a pioneer in advancing… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Obama Extends U.S. Sanctions

President Barack Obama is extending sanctions against a range of Zimbabwean leaders whom the United States accuses of undermining democracy in the country. Read more »

Sudan: Govt Condemns Bashir Arrest Warrant

The Sudanese government has attacked the International Criminal Court for issuing an arrest warrant against President Omar al-Bashir, accusing the court of "double standards" and… Read more »

Ghana/Senegal: Black Stars Win Place in Championship Final

Ghana’s “Black Stars” won a place in Sunday’s final of the inaugural African Nations Championships after beating Senegal 7-6 in a penalty shoot-out after… Read more »

Sudan: An American Pleads For Bashir, An African Against

The International Criminal Court indicted Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir on war crimes charges for the violence committed in Darfur today. It would be the first time the ICC… Read more »

Sudan: International Court Issues Bashir Arrest Warrant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant Wednesday for the arrest of President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity arising… Read more »

Sudan: International Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Bashir

The International Criminal Court issued a warrant Wednesday for the arrest of President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity arising out of… Read more »

Liberia: Nation Needs Five-Fold Boost to Power Supply

One of the most damaging blows inflicted on Liberia's infrastructure during the wars which devastated the country in the 1990s was that to its electricity supply. AllAfrica's… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: President, Army Chief Assassinated

Both Guinea Bissau's president and its army chief have been assassinated within hours of one another, apparently as a result of rivalry between them, news agencies reported Monday. Read more »

Sudan: Prosecutor Accuses Bashir Forces of Murder, Rape, Pillage

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, will announce on Wednesday March 4 its decision on an application for an arrest warrant for President Omar… Read more »

Ghana/Libya: Black Stars Fail to Press Home

Ghana's Black Stars, backed by numerous supporters in the "Stade de la Paix" stadium in Bouaké, managed to hold Libya to a one-all draw in their match in the second day of… Read more »

Zimbabwe/Congo-Kinshasa: Teams Fight to Draw in Balanced Game

Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo played to a one-all draw in a balanced game in the second day of play of the African Nations Championship. Read more »

Africa: Getting the Continent on the Obama Agenda

George Clooney's meeting to discuss Darfur with Vice President Joe Biden and with President Barack Obama Monday night at the White House provided one of the first glimmers of… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Zambia: Host Team Crashes at New Soccer Tournament

The "Elephants" of Cote d'Ivoire are out of the African Nations Championship (Chan) after conceding a second defeat, this time at the hands of the "Taifa Stars" of Tanzania. (1-0) Read more »

Zambia/Senegal: Soccer History Repeats Itself

Zambia and Senegal played to a goalless draw in their second games during the African Nations Championship in Abidjan. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Unity Govt Seeks U.S. $2 Billion in Aid

Zimbabwe's new unity government is appealing for U.S. $2 billion over the next 10 months to help it deal with emergencies and to kickstart the economy, South Africa's finance… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Zambia: Mighty Zambians Defeat Elephants

The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire, organisers of the inaugural African Nations Championship (Chan), lost their opening game in a 3-0 defeat by Zambia. Read more »

Somalia: Does Nation Face Doomsday Or Opportunity for Peace?

In AllAfrica's feature, "Africa from Abroad" - which highlights important articles about the continent appearing in media outside it - Brian Kennedy of our Washington DC office… Read more »

Africa: Lively Dance Kicks Off New Soccer Tournament

The new African Nations Championship (CHAN) soccer tournament got off to a sober but colourful start in Abidjan on Sunday with the help of hundreds of artists of the Koteba dance… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Our Situation is Dire, Tsvangirai Tells Region in Aid Appeal

The new Zimbabwean prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, travelled to Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday to appeal for aid to South Africa and other countries in the Southern African… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Unity Government May Need Up to U.S.$5 Billion

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said Friday that rebuilding his shattered country would require an international aid package of up to five billion U.S. dollars. Read more »

Africa: Sustaining Growth Will Challenge Govts

The remorseless, 30-year rise in the number of Africans living in poverty has stopped. Poverty is not yet falling, but it has stabilized, according to the World Bank. Read more »