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 »
Zimbabwe: Security Council Splits Over Election Impasse
Deep divisions were apparent on the United Nations Security Council as it discussed the post-election impasse in Zimbabwe for the first time on Tuesday. Western news reports said… Read more »
April 29, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution and Defense Offer Divergent Views of Rebel Structures
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April 28, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Witness Describes Threats Against Him and His Family
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April 25, 2008
Liberia: Defense Cross Examination of Former AFRC Combat Commander Focuses on Abuctions
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Liberia: Prosecution Examination of Former AFRC Combat Commander Ends With Dramatic Testimony
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April 24, 2008
Africa: 'Pay for Publicity' Industry is Alive and Well
The cause of press freedom, vital to building democracy in Africa, is being damaged by journalists who accept payment from their sources for covering the news. AllAfrica guest… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Won Election, Says U.S.
The top Africa envoy for the United States told reporters in South Africa Thursday that Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was the "clear" victor in last… Read more »
Zimbabwe: China Recalls Weapons Shipment
The Chinese ship carrying a controversial consignment of weapons for Zimbabwe is being recalled and the arms will no longer be delivered. Read more »
Africa: Activist Praises Europe, Slams U.S. on Aids
Stephen Lewis is a renowned and vigorously outspoken Canadian diplomat who has worked extensively to reduce the impact of HIV/Aids in Africa and to advocate for those living with… Read more »
April 23, 2008
Zimbabwe: U.S. Urges Blocking of Arms Shipment
The United States has urged southern African governments to block a shipment of arms destined for Zimbabwe from being transported overland to the landlocked country. Read more »
Liberia: Former AFRC Combat Commander Describes Atrocities
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Liberia: Former AFRC Combat Commander Describes Anatomy of the January 1999 Freetown invasion
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April 21, 2008
Kenya: Army Chief Denies Mt Elgon Abuses
The commander of the Kenyan army, Lieutenant General Augostino Njoroge, has dismissed charges of human rights abuses in the Mount Elgon region of Kenya as "imaginary." Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unions Mobilize to Stop Weapons
The governments of both Mozambique and Tanzania have refused to allow a Chinese ship carrying weapons for Zimbabwe to offload its cargo in their ports, a South African… Read more »
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