Sudan: Darfur Crisis Spills Into Chad

Thousands of refugees on the border between Sudan and Chad are becoming the victims of conflict within Sudan and a dispute between the governments of Chad and Sudan. Read more »

Liberia: Prosecution Witness Camara Continues Testimony

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South Africa: Nation Looks Beyond Mbeki to Zuma

South African political commentator Zubeida Jaffer reflects from Parliament in Cape Town on the challenges facing the ruling African National Congress as its recent changes in… Read more »

Egypt/Cameroon: Pharaohs Make History With Sixth Win

Egypt's Pharaohs set a new continental record with a sixth African Cup of Nations victory against Cameroon on Sunday in Accra. Both teams ended the tournament with a beautiful… Read more »

Liberia: New Army Urged to Aid Development

The new army of Liberia commemorated the centennial anniversary of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) on Monday with a big parade through downtown Monrovia. Read more »

Liberia: Prosecution Witness Testfies Concerning Taylor's Presence in Libya

The monitors of former President Charles Taylor's trial report for www.charlestaylortrial.org Read more »

Tanzania: Working Together to Slash Malaria Deaths

Taking up where he left off yesterday, Kenyan blogger Bankelele reports from the opening of a bed net factory in Arusha – helped by the electricity supply brought in for… Read more »

Cameroon/Egypt: Lions Face Pharaohs in Soccer Final

The 2008 Cup of Nations final on Sunday will be played between Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions and Egypt’s Pharaohs. Read more »

Tanzania: Blogging the Opening of a Bed Net Factory

Sharing power with a coffee urn, Kenyan blogger Bankelele reports from Arusha on the opening of factory in Arusha which will have a significant effect on the health of many… Read more »

Liberia: Cross-Examination of RUF Radio Operator Concludes

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Africa: High Stakes as Final Soccer Four Battle It Out

The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament is building to a climax as the top four teams contest the semifinals on Thursday night to the delight of fans across Africa. Read more »

Liberia: Kamara Testifies Concerning RUF Attacks on Civilians and Freetown

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Africa: Ten Journalists Killed in Deadly Year

Ten journalists were killed in Africa in 2007, making it the deadliest year for journalists working in Africa since 1999, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Read more »

Liberia: Former RUF Radio Operator Testifies Concerning RUF Operations

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Liberia: Prosecution Completes Redirect Examination of TF1-371

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Africa: Europe Trade Pacts Offer New Challenges, Opportunities

New trade agreements with Europe have raised legitimate fears for the future of African industry but offer new potential for two-way trade, buttressed by aid and "aid for… Read more »

Chad: Rebels Pull Out of Capital

Rebel forces pulled out of Chad's captital, N'Djamena, after heavy fighting at the weekend, news agencies report. Read more »

Ghana/Nigeria: Black Stars Qualify for Semifinals

Ghana's Black Stars qualified for the semifinals in Accra on Sunday by defeating Nigeria's Super Eagles 2-1 despite having one player less than their rivals. Read more »

Ghana/Nigeria: Black Stars Shoot Down Super Eagles in Thriller

Forty-four thousand Ghanaian soccer fans erupted in joy as the Black Stars came from behind to take the lead in their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal with Nigeria in Accra on… Read more »

Chad: Rebels Enter Capital

Rebel forces entered N'Djamena on Saturday and fighting was reported around the presidential palace, but government representatives denied the capital had fallen. Read more »

Liberia: Govt Seizes Huge Cocaine Shipment

A French naval gunboat Thursday night brought to shore a ship flying the Liberian flag carrying about 90 barrels of cocaine. Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Govt Sends Mixed Messages on Crisis

The United States' top diplomat on Africa described the violence in Kenya's Rift Valley as "ethnic cleansing" on Wednesday, but hours later the State Department spokesman… Read more »

South Africa: Central Bank Bows to Global Pressure

Bowing to the "uncertain and volatile" world economic climate, South Africa's central bank today resisted pressure to increase interest rates to bring down inflation. Read more »

Kenya: Moi is Not Our Saviour

Kenyan blogger Daudi Were reflects on events in Nairobi. Read more »

Nigeria/Benin: Super Eagles Fly High, Malians Out

Nigeria's Super Eagles move to the Cup of Nations' quarterfinals after beating Benin 2-0 on Tuesday night, along with Côte d'Ivoire, who defeated Mali 3-0. Read more »