April 02, 2008
Zimbabwe: Opposition Claims Outright Election Victory
Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) claims that its leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, has won an outright victory in the country's presidential elections. But it says that if… Read more »
Liberia: Taylor Defense Attacks the Credibility of Prosecution Witness Isaac Mongor
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Zimbabwe: Opposition Claims Outright Election Victory
Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) claims that its leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, has won an outright victory in the country's presidential elections. But it says that if… Read more »
April 01, 2008
Zimbabwe: Mugabe to Step Down?
A deal is being negotiated in Zimbabwe in which President Robert Mugabe would step down after being in power for nearly 28 years, news agencies reported Tuesday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Monitors Question Fairness of Election
An experienced southern African election monitoring group has judged Zimbabwe's electoral process "severely wanting in respect of fairness." Read more »
Zimbabwe: What Are the True Results?
With Zimbabwe's election results trickling out in what appears to be a heavily-manipulated process, what are the true results, particularly of the presidential polls? Read more »
Liberia: Direct Examination of Prosecution Witness Ends, Cross-Examination Begins
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March 31, 2008
Zimbabwe: Reporters Fill Gaps in Polls Coverage
Media seeking to provide comprehensive coverage of the Zimbabwean elections face a dilemma: how to report the official results from the electoral commission in Harare - which began… Read more »
March 29, 2008
Zimbabwe: Question Marks Hang Over Polls
As Zimbabweans queued in long lines to vote on Saturday, an experienced African election monitor warned that they went to the polls with many "question marks" hanging… Read more »
March 28, 2008
Zimbabwe: Washington Looks At Landmark Polls
As Zimbabweans head to landmark polls Saturday to elect a new president, few observers expect a truly fair outcome. Many flaws in the electoral process are obvious, from legal… Read more »
March 27, 2008
Liberia: Emotions Run High Over Refugee Crisis
"Why must our government apologize?" asked one caller on a local radio station in response to news that the Liberian government had sent an apology note to the Ghanaian… Read more »
March 26, 2008
Africa: Kosovo Vote Could Impact Continent
When South Africa takes over leadership of the United Nations Security Council next month it faces a decision which could have far-reaching consequences for Africa: whether to… Read more »
March 25, 2008
Comoros: African Union, Govt Troops Invade Anjouan
Comoran and African Union troops invaded the island of Anjouan on Tuesday to put an end to the rebellion led by Colonel Mohamed Bacar against the federal government of the… Read more »
March 20, 2008
Sudan: Govt Attacked Darfur Civilians, UN Finds
The United Nations' principal human rights agency has accused the Sudanese government of unlawfully attacking civilians during a recent military campaign against rebels in West… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Agency Acts to Stop Election Food Aid Abuse
The World Food Programme, determined to prevent food aid in Zimbabwe from being used to influence voters in this month's national elections, is speeding up the delivery of its food… Read more »
March 19, 2008
Liberia: Citizens Prepare For First Census in 24 Years
"Stand up and be counted," say the posters, banners and fliers being distributed for Liberia's first census in 24 years. Read more »
March 18, 2008
Africa: UK Envoy Calls for Urgent Citizen Advocacy on Trade
Paul Boateng, the British cabinet minister who left that post to become his country's high commissioner to South Africa, has been visiting the United States with the declared aim… Read more »
Liberia: Prosecution Witness 'Zigzag' Marzah Finishes Testimony
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March 14, 2008
Liberia: Former Aide Alleges Taylor Ordered Cannibalism
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March 13, 2008
Cameroon: Protests Against Biya Planned For Washington
Protestors demanding democratic change in Cameroon will gather Friday in Washington, DC to demonstrate against President Paul Biya just weeks after protests rocked the central… Read more »
Liberia: NPFL Insider 'Zigzag' Marzah alleges Taylor Ordered Atrocities
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Liberia: Judges Consider Arguments to Limit Examination of Next Prosecution Witness
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Liberia: Isaac Mongor Alleges Charles Taylor Planned 1999 Freetown Invasion With Sam Bockarie
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March 11, 2008
Africa: Continent's Top Young Leaders Named
Twenty-three Africans are among 245 executives, scientists, journalists, sports stars and other public figures named by the World Economic Forum as "Young Global Leaders"… Read more »
Liberia: Next Prosecution Witness Called
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