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GuluWalk 2009 Helps Push Bill for African Peace: Support Given to LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act

In: Uganda

By: Angela Zito

Constitutional Reforms in Kenya: President Promises New Constitution Next Year

In: Kenya

By: Michael Onderi

A New Push for Public Health Care Reform: A Look at South Africa's Proposed National Health Insurance Scheme

In: South Africa

By: Odilile Ayodele

Gulu Walk 2009 Brings Aid to War-Torn Uganda: Fundraising Event Recreates Night Commute Made by Ugandan Children

In: Uganda

By: Angela Zito

West African Floods Kill Over 30: Thousands Homeless in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Niger

In: Burkina Faso

By: Michael Carl

Kenya: A Country in Darkness: Government Announces Power Rationing

In: Kenya

By: Michael Onderi

Regime Change Failure in Zimbabwe: Why Morgan Tsvangirayi Failed to Remove Mugabe from Power

In: Zimbabwe

By: Farai Muchemwa

Rebel Leader Killed in Nigeria: Muslim Extremist Shot While in Police Custody

In: Nigeria

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Obama Chooses Ghana over Kenya: Obama’s Visit to Ghana, Lessons for Kenya

In: Ghana

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Grand Mariage Customs Can Empower Comoros Women: Wedding Traditions, Fishing Co-Operatives, Face Masks, Land Rights

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Kate Nivison

Public Transport in Nigeria: The Introduction of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

Public Transport in South Africa: The Introduction of the South African Bus Rapid Transit System

In: South Africa

By: Odilile Ayodele

Nigeria's First Re-branding Exercise: A Cursory Glance at the 2004 Nigerian Heart of Africa Project

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

Nigeria's Re-branding Project: A Cursory Glance at the 2009 Nigerian New Image Project

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

Tabara Africa – Single Parent Network in Rwanda: Rwanda's First NGO Supporting Parents Without Partners

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Marion Grace Woolley

World Cup 2010 in South Africa: World Event Helps South Africa's Economy

In: South Africa

By: Katy Burtner

The Cold War and Zimbabwe's Liberation Struggle: Great power Interest and the Land Struggle in Colonial Rhodesia

In: Zimbabwe

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

The Plight of Child Soldiers: Tens of Thousands of Children Are Forced to Fight

In: Uganda

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Zimbabwe after the Lancaster Constitution: Analyzing the “Willing-seller, willing-Buyer” clause of Lancaster

In: Zimbabwe

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Jacob Zuma Sworn in as President: Zuma Becomes South Africa's New President

In: South Africa

By: Katy Burtner

Africa's Leadership Dilemma: Influences on Leadership and power in Africa

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Small Businesses in Africa: A Look at Nigeria's Water Vendors

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

The Kenyan Refugee Crisis: Kenya’s Challenges with Somali Refugees at the Dadaab Refugee Camp

In: Kenya

By: Odilile Ayodele

State Sanctioned Witch Hunts: Worsening Human Rights in the Gambia

In: Gambia

By: Odilile Ayodele

Ensuring Access to Safe Drinking Water: A Look at the Life Straw Water Purification System

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Odilile Ayodele

West Africa the New Hub of Drug Trafficking: Europe-Bound Drugs from Mexican Cartels to Go through Sub-Region

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Sulemana Braimah

Zimbabwe's Diamond Fields: A Look at the Little Known Zimbabwean Diamond Reserves

In: Zimbabwe

By: Odilile Ayodele

Ministerial Appointments in Ghana: Employment for the youth or signs of bad leadership

In: Ghana

By: Sulemana Braimah

Wife of Zimbabwean Prime Minister Dies: Zimbabwe Mourns Loss of Susan Tsvangirai Who Died in a Car Accident

In: Zimbabwe

By: Kristin Krogh

Kidnappings in the Nigerian Oil Sector: A Push for Stronger Action Against the Abduction of Oil Workers

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

The Practice of Witch-Hunting: A look at the Causes of Child Witch-Branding in Nigeria

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

A Human Rights Failure in Nigeria: The Practice of Child Witch-Branding in Akwa Ibom State

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

South Africa's Land Reform Programme: Is Land Reform Failing in Africa’s Most Prosperous Nation?

In: South Africa

By: Odilile Ayodele

Dangers Faced By Girls at School: A Quick Look at Sexual Exploitation in the School System

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Odilile Ayodele

A Look at the Global Economic Crisis: The Effect of the Economic Crisis on Developing Nations

In: South Africa

By: Odilile Ayodele

Ken Saro-Wiwa Resource Centre in Cape Town: Computer Training Combined With Fighting Xenophobia

In: South Africa

By: Ferdinand Penz

Violence Against Women in Africa: A Look at Gender-based Violence in South Africa and Nigeria

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Odilile Ayodele

Elections in Ghana and South Africa, 2009: John Atta-Mills - Very Different from Jacob Zuma

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Anne Hamre

Apparent Growing Anti-Semitism in South Africa: The Emergence of Anti-Jewish Sentiments

In: South Africa

By: Odilile Ayodele

Zimbabwe Chops Twelve Zeros off Bank Notes: Country’s Hyper-Inflated Currency Reduced to Sweet Nothing

In: Zimbabwe

By: Christopher Wilson

Reactions to DRC's Lubanga at Maiden ICC Trial: Warlord’s Use of Child Soldiers Incites Protests in Bunia

In: Congo-Kinshasa

By: Carey Hogg

A Malawian Dies in Fresh SA Xenophobic Attacks: Renewed Attacks

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Vitus Gregory Gondwe

Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: The Apparent Re-emergence of Violence

In: South Africa

By: Odilile Ayodele

Mugabe Regime Bankrolled By British Companies: U.S Treasury Reveals 14 Mugabe 'Backers' are British-based

In: Zimbabwe

By: Christopher Wilson

Nigerian Oil Security: The Challenge of Militant Groups

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

Crime in the Oil Business: Oil Bunkering in Nigeria

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

South Africa and FIFA World Cup: Possible Effects of the Economic Crisis

In: South Africa

By: Odilile Ayodele

Sectarian Violence in Nigeria: A Look at the 2008 Jos Riots

In: Nigeria

By: Odilile Ayodele

The Human Cost of Government Failure: Zimbabwe’s Deadly Cholera Epidemic

In: Zimbabwe

By: Odilile Ayodele

Malawi's Millennium Village Faces Collapse: Ten Sub-Saharan Countries Benefiting

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Vitus Gregory Gondwe

Zambia's 2008 Parliamentary Elections: Zambia Looks to Continue Progress with New President

In: Zambia

By: Liam Taylor

Mugabe puts Zimbabwean Power Deal in Jeopardy: Tsvangirai Threatens to Opt Out as Mugabe Seizes Cabinet Posts

In: Zimbabwe

By: Liam Taylor

Shilowa Joins ANC Defection: Former Gauteng Premier Resigns from ANC and Supports Lekota

In: South Africa

By: Dominic Timothy Ruiters

RSA President Thabo Mbeki Resigns: President of South Africa Departs from National Executive and ANC

In: South Africa

By: Dominic Timothy Ruiters

South Africa's One Party Government: Talks of its ANC's Party Splitting Question Democratic Credentials

In: South Africa

By: Paul Backus

The Albinism Murders in Tanzania: At Least 28 Slain; Body Parts Used in Witchdoctors’ Get-Rich Potion

In: Tanzania

By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Zapiro's Zuma Rape Cartoon Furor: Lady Justice Ravaged by ANC President in Controversial Cartoon

In: South Africa

By: Dominic Timothy Ruiters

Understanding Female Genital Mutilation: The Basic Concepts of FGM

In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)

By: Brandi Rhoades

Zimbabwe's New Power-sharing Deal: Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai Reach Power-sharing Agreement

In: Zimbabwe

By: Liam Taylor

Human Trafficking in Southern Africa: The Modern Day Slave Trade

In: South Africa

By: Odilile Ayodele

More Internet Access For Sierra Leone: The World Computer Exchange Aims to Get Sierra Leone's Youth Online

In: Sierra Leone

By: Manya Seisay

Jacob Zuma Fails Pre-Trial Litigation Attempt: President of RSAs Ruling Party Has Both Pre-Trial Appeals Rejected

In: South Africa

By: Dominic Timothy Ruiters

Xenophobia in South Africa: Attacks Spread Fear Among Foreign Nationals and S.A. Minorities

In: South Africa

By: Warren Potter

Mixed Reports from Zimbabwe: Propaganda, Lies and Deceit Surround the Situation in Zimbabwe

In: Zimbabwe

By: Andrew Woolford

The Situation in Zimbabwe: Politically Fueled Violence Plagues the African Nation

In: Zimbabwe

By: Andrew Woolford

Causes for Conflict in Nigeria: The Damage Caused by British Colonialism and Western Interference

In: Nigeria

By: Katy Hughes

Pirate Fishing In Sierra Leone: How Illegal Deep Sea Fishing Is Keeping a Nation On Its Knees

In: Sierra Leone

By: Manya Seisay

The Infant Mortality Crisis: Combating the Death of Children to Preventable Diseases

In: Sierra Leone

By: Manya Seisay

Gender Violence in Sierra Leone: Female Genital Cutting Makes a Comeback

In: Sierra Leone

By: Manya Seisay

Election Sparks Violence in Kenya: Reports Estimate 300 Dead, Thousands Displaced, Riots in Nairobi

In: Kenya

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

South Africa's Next President: Zuma Poised to Become Next SA President, Corruption Charges Linger

In: South Africa

By: Lorraine Bailey

Nelson Mandela of South Africa: Madiba Magic Makes the World a Little Bit Better

In: South Africa

By: Karen Lotter

The Fearless Women of Zimbabwe: Despite harsh treatment, normal women are desperately seeking change

In: Zimbabwe

By: Janet Rogers

Nigerian Oil: Port Harcourt Now Has Lots of it but Nobody Benefits

In: Nigeria

By: Scott Hayden

Durban - Smartest City in Africa: Fiber-Optic Network Being Used to Connect Citzens

In: South Africa

By: Karen Lotter

S Africa Poll Cites Crime Concerns: President Thabo Mbeki Addresses Nation's Fears

In: South Africa

By: Lydia Martin

Makishi: Mask Characters of Zambia: Manuel Jordan's Book to Accompany the Fowler Museum Exhibit

In: Zambia

By: Henry Berry

Who Owns Whom in South Africa: Saki Macozoma, Cyril Ramaphosa and Marcel Golding Join Rich List

In: South Africa

By: Karen Lotter

South Africa’s 2007 Budget: A Decade of Sound Growth Pays off for SA Government

In: South Africa

By: Karen Lotter

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