South Africa: U.S. Moves to Erase ANC 'Terrorism' Label
8 May 2008 at 5:16pm
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 its leaders as terrorists.

Zimbabwe: Mbeki Arrives for Talks
9 May 2008 at 2:23am
South African President Thabo Mbeki will travel to Zimbabwe on Friday to meet President Robert Mugabe and political leaders, in his role as mediator for the Southern African Development Community, to discuss the current situation in the country.

Nigeria: Militants List Conditions for Niger Delta Summit
9 May 2008 at 1:56am
Militants in the Niger Delta say they would only participate in the proposed Niger Delta summit if the Federal Government promises to implement its outcome.

Kenya: New Rules to Govern Coalition Proposed
9 May 2008 at 1:50am
President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga will head the top decision-making organ of the grand coalition, according to draft proposal on power-sharing.

Africa: Electric Light Alternatives Could Help Continent
9 May 2008 at 1:36am
In many of Africa's towns and villages, smoky kerosene lamps are all that keeps the darkness at bay after sunset. However, kerosene is a dangerous and increasingly expensive source of light for Africans who do not have access to electricity -- about three-quarters of those living on the continent, according to the World Bank.

Kenya: So Who is Senior Between Kibaki And Raila?
8 May 2008 at 5:41pm
A draft policy document that structures the Grand Coalition Government and outlines how it will work has put President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the top of a six-tier arrangement.

Zimbabwe: Post-Election Death Toll Rises
8 May 2008 at 2:50pm
The number of post-election deaths has now risen to at least 32 as the ruling party continues to hunt down opposition officials and supporters.

Benin: The End of River Blindness
8 May 2008 at 12:56pm
Twenty years ago Benin was among the countries in West Africa most affected by endemic river blindness. Today the disease, which causes blindness and chronic skin irritation and is blamed for stunting economic growth of the populations it affects, has been almost completely eradicated.

Burundi: Fighting Displaces 20,000
9 May 2008 at 11:35am
At least 20,000 people have fled their homes near the Burundian capital, Bujumbura, after fighting between the army and rebels, officials said on 9 May.

Central African Republic: Who's Who With Guns?
9 May 2008 at 10:29am
The Central African Republic is striving to turn the page on decades of armed violence linked to mutinies, coups and attempted coups. Hundreds of thousands of civilians remain displaced, many of them unable, or too afraid, to farm their land. This is an overview of the various armed groups, government security forces and international military missions in the country.

Kenya: World Food Programme Official Killed in Northwest
9 May 2008 at 10:29am
Unidentified gunmen killed an official of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Kenya's northwestern town of Lokichoggio on 7 May, in what the agency has described as the first killing of a WFP aid worker in the relief hub for Southern Sudan.

Senegal: Lack of Peace Accord Hampers Demining in Casamance
9 May 2008 at 10:29am
After years of delays linked to instability in strife-torn Casamance, the government finally launched a landmine clearance programme in the region in February 2008, but lack of adherence to the 2004 peace accord is hampering progress.

Liberia: House Passes Anti-Corruption Act
9 May 2008 at 10:07am
Following an hour of heated debate at the joint Chamber of the National Legislature, the House of Representatives Thursday passed into law an act seeking to establish The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). But Maryland County Representative Boffa Chambers has filed a motion of reconciliation.

Liberia: Former Treason Suspects Urge to Sue Govt for Damages
9 May 2008 at 10:07am
As retired army general Charles Julu and Col. Andrew Dorbor go with a not guilty verdict on treason charges, a pro-democracy campaigner has called on the two men to file a lawsuit against the government of Liberia for damages.

Zimbabwe: Editor of Independent Weekly Arrested
9 May 2008 at 10:06am
POLICE yesterday arrested the editor of the Standard, Davison Maruziva, on allegations of publishing statements deemed prejudicial to the state and contempt of court after publishing an opinion article by MDC leader Arthur Mutambara lambasting a ruling of the High Court last month on the delayed release of the March 29 presidential election results.