As US President Barack Obama's administration develops its Africa and trade policies, it is critical that it resists pressure from some special interests and members of Congress to…
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Africa cries for Michael Jackson
News of pop star Michael Jackson's death has been greeted with a mixture of disbelief and sadness across Africa.
Nigeria to outline Delta amnesty and to release key militant
Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua has unveiled details of a 60-day amnesty for militants in the Niger Delta.
Why aid to Africa must increase ..World Bank Chief Economist for Africa
In rich countries, when economic growth declines by three or four percentage points, people lose their jobs and possibly their houses, but they regain them when the economy…
The return of blood diamonds
Six years ago, the world came together to stop a trade in gems that was fuelling civil war in Africa. Now the architect of the deal has quit,…
World Community Pressurizes Sudan on Peace Accord
The U.S. has hosted an international gathering to reinvigorate Sudan's North-South peace accord.
Sudan to execute US envoy killers
Four Sudanese men have been condemned to death by a Khartoum court for killing a US diplomat and his Sudanese driver.
Short news from our african correspondents
Short news from our african correspondents
Russian president storms Nigeria
The Russian President Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev has arrived in West Africa's Nigeria from Egypt on his four-nation tour of the continent. The former Chairman of the Russian Oil…
South Africa Readies for Soccer Battle against Giants Brazil
South Africa's secret weapon: Nelson Mandela, who soon turns 91, gives his nation's team, captained by Aaron Mokoena, his blessing ahead of their match.