AF

  • Apr 12
  • 2 min read

Africa will hope for speedy renewal of US AGOA act

A new bill proposes to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the main foundation for US-Africa trade

United States
  • Apr 12
  • 2 min read

Deby will resort to all means to win Chadian election

Opposition candidates have complained about illegal campaign practices in advance of the May 6 presidential polls.

Chad
  • Apr 11
  • 7 min read

Russia will struggle to expand West Africa gold mining

Russian mercenaries have sought to fund parts of their West African activities through gold mining

West Africa
  • Apr 11
  • 7 min read

Court ruling entrenches Uganda anti-homosexuality act

Uganda’s severe anti-homosexuality law has survived its first court challenge and a donor outcry

Uganda
  • Apr 11
  • 2 min read

Drone wars may escalate Sudan’s conflict

Both sides in Sudan’s conflict appear to be using newly acquired armed drones

Sudan
  • Apr 11
  • 2 min read

Junta paranoia could increase repression in Mali

The ruling military authorities yesterday banned political party activity

Mali
  • Apr 10
  • 7 min read

Mali's opposition will struggle to challenge the junta

The official end date for Mali's political transition to civilian rule passed on March 26 with no transition in sight

Mali
  • Apr 10
  • 2 min read

Zuma’s candidacy will disrupt South Africa elections

The Electoral Court has cleared former President Jacob Zuma to run for office in May’s elections

South Africa