May 15, 2008
Africa: Economic Integration Requires New Strategies
The long-held dream of integrating Africa economically remains elusive, and new strategies are required for realising it, writes guest columnist Nkululeko Khumalo ahead of an… Read more »
May 14, 2008
Africa: U.S. Senators Block Key HIV/Aids Legislation
A group of United States senators is blocking a bill that would help HIV/Aids patients in Africa and around the world, and could postpone the bill's passage until next year. Read more »
Liberia: Taylor's Former Vice President Describes Training, Arms Deliveries, And Atrocities
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May 13, 2008
Malawi: Four Arrested, Accused of Plotting Coup
Police in Malawi arrested four opposition officials on Tuesday, accusing them of plotting to remove President Bingu Wa Mutharika from power. Read more »
South Africa: Apartheid Victims to Sue Multinationals
Victims of apartheid who are suing 23 leading multinational corporations in American courts on the grounds that the companies collaborated with the policy have been given clearance… Read more »
Liberia: Defense Cross-Examination of Former RUF Commander Karmoh Kanneh Continues
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Liberia: Witness Implicates Taylor in the Death of Sam Bockarie
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May 12, 2008
Zimbabwe: Run-off Election Delayed
The second round of Zimbabwe's presidential election will be delayed yet again, raising new questions over whether the opposition will take part. Read more »
Africa: Scientists Seek Continent's 'Einstein'
Physicist Steven Hawking, who has been described as "the most famous living scientist on the planet," gave his first public lecture in Africa in Muizenberg, Cape Town, on… Read more »
Sudan: Govt Cracks Down After Daring Attack
The Sudanese government has arrested the Islamist leader, Hassan Abdallah al-Turabi, and top members of his political party in the wake of an unprecedented attack by Darfur rebels… Read more »
May 09, 2008
Liberia: Former RUF Commander Karmoh Kanneh Testifies
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Liberia: Former RUF Officer Testifies About Extensive Links Between Taylor and AFRC/RUF
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May 08, 2008
South Africa: U.S. Moves to Erase ANC 'Terrorism' Label
The United States House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday to erase from government records the designation of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) and… Read more »
Liberia: Taylor's Former Vice President, Moses Blah, to Testify Next Week
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May 07, 2008
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Held at Gunpoint, Says Exiled Writer
In Chenjerai Hove's novels and poetry one finds deep passion for ordinary people under the lash of oppression and struggling against poverty. That very passion has forced him into… Read more »
Africa: Nine New U.S. Ambassadors Nominated
Nine nominees to serve as U.S. ambassadors in Africa appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday for confirmation. Read more »
Nigeria: Obama Denies Comment on Delta Militants
The campaign of United States presidential candidate Barack Obama has denied reports that Obama appealed to a militant group to end hostilities in the Niger Delta. Read more »
Liberia: Witness Tells of Rapes, Killings, Amputations and Looting in Life As Rebel Captive
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May 06, 2008
Liberia: Former Child Soldier Ends His Testimony
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May 05, 2008
Africa: Grannies Help Grannies Cope with Aids
In the last of a three-part series interviews with AllAfrica, Stephen Lewis, formerly special envoy for HIV/Aids in Africa for United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, tells… Read more »
May 02, 2008
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Won Election But Faces Run-Off
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai beat President Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe's presidential election on March 29, but not by a big enough margin to avoid a second round run-off. Read more »
May 01, 2008
Zimbabwe: Arms Ship Waits Off Luanda, Say Unionists
The Chinese ship carrying weapons for Zimbabwe is anchored off Luanda and shows no sign of returning to China, says the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). Read more »
April 30, 2008
Africa: Fight Food Prices by Freeing Up Trade
Barriers to free trade are exacerbating the current global food crisis, making the conclusion of the Doha round of global trade talks being conducted by the World Trade… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Must Fight Run-Off - Govt Sources
Zimbabwe's opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, beat President Robert Mugabe in the country's March election, but not by a big enough margin to avoid a run-off, government sources… Read more »
Africa: Press Freedom Declines Across Continent
Press freedom in Africa declined in 2007 due to a misuse of libel laws and an increase in political conflict, Freedom House, a United States-based organization, wrote in its annual… Read more »