May 21, 2008
South Africa: Army to Combat Attacks on Migrants
South African troops will move into flashpoints in the country's economic heartland to help police end attacks on migrants from other parts of Africa. Read more »
May 20, 2008
Zimbabwe: Group Warns of Coup, Calls for Coalition
There is a growing risk of a military coup in Zimbabwe to prevent opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai from taking power, says the Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Weapons Not Delivered, Says Union
The international union federation which has been tracking a Chinese arms shipment to Zimbabwe said Tuesday the weapons have not been delivered. Read more »
South Africa: Mbeki Condemns 'Shameful' Attacks
South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki has condemned as "shameful and criminal" the recent attacks on foreign nationals living in the country. Read more »
May 19, 2008
Africa: Putting Human Faces on HIV/Aids
The widely acclaimed book, 28: Stories of Aids in Africa, has been highly praised for humanizing the story of HIV and Aids in Africa for readers around the world. The book tells… Read more »
South Africa: Legislators Condemn Attacks on Foreigners
South African legislators from across the political spectrum have unanimously condemned attacks on foreign nationals which are sweeping parts of the country. Read more »
Liberia: Defense Begins Cross-Examination of Moses Blah
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May 18, 2008
Zimbabwe: Step Down, South African Minister Tells Zanu PF
A South African Cabinet minister has called on Zimbabwe's ruling Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (Zanu PF) party to "surrender power" to the Movement for… Read more »
May 16, 2008
Zimbabwe: Presidential Polls Set For June 27
The second round of Zimbabwe's presidential elections, in which the first-round winner, Morgan Tsvangirai, will challenge President Robert Mugabe, will be held on June 27. Read more »
Nigeria: An African Finds Peace in Europe
In her first moments with the reader, Oge is seated on a train, moving cautiously towards its destination, with passengers moving in and out of stale railway carriage seats,… Read more »
Liberia: Prosecution Completes Direct Examination of Former President Moses Blah
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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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