Sierra Leone
SIERRA LEONE: Rebels disarm but face uncertain future
The prospects for peace are brighter than for they have been for several years.
Sierra LeoneINTERNATIONAL: Conflict diamonds resist eradication
Several international agreements have been reached during the past year to limit the trade of...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: Conflict diamonds resist eradication
The diamond industry must improve measures to curb the illegal trade in conflict diamonds.
InternationalLIBERIA: UN vote blow to embattled Taylor regime
The UN Security Council voted yesterday to extend by a further 14 months an arms embargo imposed...
LiberiaWEST AFRICA: Regional rivalry impedes monetary union
The idea of a West African monetary zone has been on the agenda of the Economic Community of...
West AfricaLIBERIA: Sanctions loom over Monrovia's 'misdeeds'
The UN has released a report on instability in West Africa....
LiberiaLIBERIA:
A UN report has detailed President Charles Taylor's central role in fomenting conflict in the...
LiberiaPROSPECTS 2001: Stability and growth elude
While Nigeria is enjoying an oil bonanza, its ability to manage this windfall effectively is...
