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Ethiopia: Meles Zenawi sends strong warning to chaotic businesses

Ethiopia: Meles Zenawi sends strong warning to chaotic businesses

Ethiopian policies have for the past two decades restricted foreign businesses from trading in the country's local market. Recently, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi admitted...
Southern Sudan elections in Uganda

Southern Sudan elections in Uganda

Although the historic referendum in southern Sudan deals specifically with whether the region should become independent from Khartoum, in Uganda it is as if...
Ivory Coast: Gbagbo seeks Zimbabwe President Mugabe’s support

Ivory Coast: Gbagbo seeks Zimbabwe President Mugabe’s support

Embattled Ivorian strongman Laurent Gbabgo on Thursday evening dispatched a special envoy to Harare for urgent meetings with President Mugabe’s senior officials in what...
Nigeria Electoral Commission tested in Delta gubernatorial election

Nigeria Electoral Commission tested in Delta gubernatorial election

Analysts in Nigeria have said the gubernatorial election in the Nigerian state of Delta was a test for the re-branded electoral commission ahead of...
Côte d’Ivoire political crisis challenges democracy

Côte d’Ivoire political crisis challenges democracy

The political crisis in Côte d’Ivoire stands as a challenge to democracy not only in that country but across West Africa and worldwide, U.S....
Ivory Coast: South African pastors to the rescue

Ivory Coast: South African pastors to the rescue

A delegation of South African clerics has flown to troubled Ivory Coast in a bid to mediate in the political standoff claiming that chances...
Côte d’Ivoire: No light at the end of the tunnel

Côte d’Ivoire: No light at the end of the tunnel

Côte d'Ivoire's political situation remains deadlocked. African Union and ECOWAS mediators left the West African country on Monday without success. Whilst Alassane Ouattara insists...
Sudan could split into several countries

Sudan could split into several countries

Authorities in South Sudan believe other regions in Sudan will eventually secede peacefully from North Sudan’s Khartoum government. With south Sudan’s referendum result expected...
2010: Africa’s Presidential year

2010: Africa’s Presidential year

The 2010 political year on the African continent was marked by several presidential elections. But despite being marked by an incalculable number of irregularities,...
Africa’s MDG Quagmire: Moving beyond the goals

Africa’s MDG Quagmire: Moving beyond the goals

The Millennium Development Goals are likely to remain important for the long-term task of eradicating poverty beyond 2015. But development policy is being challenged...
2011 elections in Zambia and Zimbabwe could be bloody

2011 elections in Zambia and Zimbabwe could be bloody

The 2011 elections in Zambia have been predicted to become the bloodiest ever if the government does not put in place measures to stop...
Map of Sudan (excerpt)

What is to be expected – Sudan, a nation divided

The concluding ninth article in our series on Sudan's pending referenda examines the possible outcomes of the secession of the South. Though the ending...
Map of Sudan (excerpt)

Separation and peace possible? – Sudan, a nation divided

The eighth in our series of articles on Sudan's pending referenda questions whether the region can remain peaceful if South Sudan secedes from the...
Map of Sudan (excerpt)

The United States, Britain and China – Sudan, a nation divided

The seventh in our series of articles about Sudan’s pending referenda focuses on the United States, the United Kingdom and China and the remarkable...
Map of Sudan (excerpt)

Where does Ethiopia stand? – Sudan, a nation divided

Ethiopia does not only share a long border with the Sudan (1600 kms in length) but also the Blue Nile, the lifeline of both...
Map of Sudan (excerpt)

The question of a gerrymandered “oil rich” Abyei – Sudan, a nation divided

Abyei could very well be an excuse for a new North-South war. It is reportedly oil rich and both the North and South want...
Ivory Coast: Gbagbo, family and cronies banned from travel

Ivory Coast: Gbagbo, family and cronies banned from travel

The United States has imposed travel restrictions on Côte d’Ivoire’s Laurent Gbagbo, members of his regime and others who are undermining their country’s democratic...
Map of Sudan (excerpt)

Teaming up with Egypt for the Nile – Sudan, a nation divided

The third in our series of articles about Sudan's pending referenda looks at the vile treatment that the people of Southern Sudan have receive...
Ivory Coast: Nigeria withdraws delegates and citizens

Ivory Coast: Nigeria withdraws delegates and citizens

Following a United Nations alert of a possible a return to civil war in Ivory Coast after the disputed presidential election, Nigeria has withdrawn...
Changing times for African democracy

Changing times for African democracy

The current political development in Côte d'Ivoire, and the manner in which it will be resolved, will serve as either a clear indication of...
Map of Sudan (excerpt)

Beginnings of the end – Sudan, a nation divided

The stakes are high as Southern Sudanese head for the polls to decide on whether or not they want to break away from the...
Malawi: Coup plot or smear campaign within ruling party?

Malawi: Coup plot or smear campaign within ruling party?

A few weeks after Malawi ruler, Bingu wa Mutharika early December fired two senior party members -- Vice President Joyce Banda and former minister...
Statement by Kofi A. Annan on the situation in Cote d’Ivoire

Statement by Kofi A. Annan on the situation in Cote d’Ivoire

"I am gravely concerned about the escalating situation in Cote d'Ivoire and mourn the mounting loss of life. I join the many, led by the...
Sudan: Obama seeks African pressure on Omar Bashir

Sudan: Obama seeks African pressure on Omar Bashir

U.S President Barack Obama has written to a number of African leaders urging them to ensure a successful 2011 referendum that may split or...
Somalia: Government gradually takes over capital

Somalia: Government gradually takes over capital

United Nations-backed-Somali government is prepared to reclaim control of the entire country as Al-Shabab rebels continue to lose grounds to African Union troops known...
New AU laws to tackle Al-Qaeda in Africa

New AU laws to tackle Al-Qaeda in Africa

Reports of resurgence in drug trafficking activities, banditry, and hostage taking by groups affiliated to Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), in the Sahel...
Sudan referenda uncertainty breeds talk of conflict

Sudan referenda uncertainty breeds talk of conflict

With Sudan moving towards a referendum to determine whether the south remains part of the country or secedes, the United Nations and the rest...
Mozambique’s presidents stuffing Africa with drugs

Mozambique’s presidents stuffing Africa with drugs

Mozambique President Armando Guebuza and past leader Joaquim Chissano have been fingered as chief culprits in shielding drug barons in the southern African nation, which...
Uganda Government accused of voter bribing and intimidation

Uganda Government accused of voter bribing and intimidation

The main opposition political party in Uganda, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has accused Uganda's government of voter intimidation and bribing in the ongoing...
Nigeria: Government winning war against Niger Delta militants

Nigeria: Government winning war against Niger Delta militants

The Nigerian government appears to be winning its war against oil militants as the government's anti-rebel military forces capture more rebel hideouts in the...