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Angola Polls - Milestone to Democracy
EDITORIAL 6 September 2008 Posted to the web 6 September 2008 September will be a month of increasing hope and confidence for two countries scarred by decades of insecurity - Rwanda and Angola - when they go to the polls to elect their parliamentary2008-09-06 01:43

Angola: Elections to Support Democracy in Africa
4 September 2008 Posted to the web 4 September 2008 The chairman of the African Youths Union (AYU), Seydou Ouattara, on Wednesday in Luanda said that the holding of the legislative elections in Angola will give a great support to democracy in2008-09-04 07:32

Zambia: African Leaders Unite in Mourning Mwanawasa
4 September 2008 Posted to the web 4 September 2008 AFRICAN leaders have described President Levy Mwanawasa as a courageous Pan-Africanist who never feared to speak his mind in whatever circumstances. African Union (AU) chairperson, Jakaya Kikwete and2008-09-04 02:55

Russia Pushing for African Resources
04 September 2008RABAT, Morocco -- Russia is reviving an interest in Africa that collapsed with the Cold War, and its growing appetite for deals in the continent's oil and gas is an added cause of unease in energy-hungry Western2008-09-03 14:09

Mwanawasa's widow heckled
Robert Mugabe offers his condolences to Zambia's First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa after paying his last respects to Zambian counterpart Levy Mwanawasa in Lusaka. AFP Zimbabwe imposed strict new conditions on aid agencies, having just unbanned them. The2008-09-03 23:21

First Lady jeered at funeral
Lusaka - African leaders bade a final farewell on Wednesday to late Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa at a state funeral in Lusaka at which his widow was heckled and jeered by mourners. President Thabo Mbeki, who took over from Mwanawasa as chairperson2008-09-03 14:06

Foundation named after Indian origin South African freedom fighter
A foundation has been set up in the name of Indian origin South African freedom fighter Ahmed Kathrada to promote an understanding of the struggle against racism and colonialism, and will feature a special section honouring Mahatma Gandhi and2008-09-01 02:24

Global Leaders Study Democracy in Denver
Political leaders from more than 100 countries joined the Democrats at their national convention. As VOA's Kent Klein reports from Denver, the visitors have been taking part in a forum on the democratic process, and they will return home with new2008-08-28 19:40

Editorial: Farewell, summer; hello, democracy
As August fades and the days grow shorter, the rhythms of everyday life start to change. Vacations come to a close. Kids head back to school. Attention focuses once again on work. And every two years (or nearly every year in California) the end of2008-08-31 00:12

If Korea were hit by Obama heat
A lady in her 60s came up to talk to me in a bookstore in Washington, DC. Ą°Missing Bush? Are you?Ąą asked the lady, pointing at the issue of Foreign Policy. The headline on the cover read, Ą°Lonesome cowboy: Why youĄŻll miss him when heĄŻs gone.Ąą2008-09-05 16:59

Angola's parliamentary elections close
Angola's parliamentary elections, the first since a 27-year civil war ended in 2002, closed at local time 6 p.m. (1700 GMT). Generally speaking, the electoral process across the southwestern African country is fair and transparent, said Themba2008-09-05 18:35

Angola's parliamentary elections close
LUANDA, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Angola's parliamentary elections, the first since a 27-year civil war ended in 2002, closed at local time 6 p.m. (1700 GMT). Generally speaking, the electoral process across the southwestern African country is fair2008-09-05 14:46

Rice discusses counter-terrorism in Tunisia
TUNIS, Sept 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discussed north African counter-terrorism efforts with Tunisia's leader on Saturday in an energy-rich region periodically hit by violence blamed on al Qaeda. Rice, calling the small2008-09-06 06:07

Canada imposes sanctions against Zimbabwe
TORONTO – Canada on Friday joined the U.S. and European Union in imposing sanctions on Zimbabwe's authoritarian regime headed by President Robert Mugabe. Foreign Affairs Minister David Emerso...2008-09-05 22:55

Tsvangirai Nominated for Sakharov Prize
4 September 2008 Posted to the web 5 September 2008 MDC President Morgan Tsvangirai has been nominated to win the European Union Parliament's 2008 Sakharov prize for his courage to stand up for democracy, the rule of law and freedom of speech in2008-09-05 01:42

Mwanawasa laid to rest
Over 14 African heads of state — including Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe — were expected to attend the funeral in Zambia on Wednesday of late president Levy Mwanawasa. Mwanawasa, dubbed Mr Integrity for his anti-corruption crusade and his2008-09-03 03:41

Mugabe-named Cabinet would be
MBABANE, Swaziland – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe should focus on power-sharing talks, not appointing a Cabinet unilaterally, the top U.S. envoy to Africa said Friday. Jendayi Frazer, t...2008-09-05 12:20

US: Mugabe-named Cabinet would be 'sham'
2008-09-05 18:01:05 - Mugabe was prepared to name a Cabinet without input from the opposition. The oppositions says that would undermine talks aimed at forming a coalition government. A Mugabe Cabinet would be seen by the U.S. government as2008-09-05 09:04

In the World
LUANDA, Angola - Angola stumbled on the road to democracy yesterday, with voters waiting for hours to take part in the first election in 16 years as ballot shortages and a lack of voting officials played havoc at the polls. BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand'2008-09-06 01:42

Angolan parliamentary election begins
Angola's parliamentary election began at 7 a.m. (0600 GMT) on Friday, in which 10 political parties and four coalitions are contesting for 220 parliamentary seats. More than 8 million voters have been registered for the parliamentary elections, the2008-09-05 00:31

Zambians bury president Mwanawasa
Mwanawasa was buried in a coffin plated with copper - Zambia's biggest export [AFP] Thousands of Zambians have gathered to bury Levy Mwanawasa, the late Zambian president, who did much to bring his southern African country a success story. Regional2008-09-03 10:01

'Sign now or I appoint cabinet,' Mugabe threatens MDC - Summary
Harare - Zimbabwe's crisis negotiations drifted closer to collapse Thursday as President Robert Mugabe threatened to go ahead and appoint a cabinet if the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), the party in contention with him, fail2008-09-04 04:28

IEC focus on credibility
Zimbabwe imposed strict new conditions on aid agencies, having just unbanned them. The ANC Youth League has lashed out at the media tactics of the under-fire Scorpions. The Independent Electoral Commission will pay particular attention to its2008-09-03 23:21

President: Angola faces historical moment
Angola is facing a very important and historic moment to consolidate democracy in the country, official news agency ANGOP quoted Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos as reporting on Friday. Dos Santos made the remarks in an exclusive interview2008-09-05 18:31

Africa's democracy under attack: analysts
By Sya van der Walt Political analysts say Africa's democracy is under attack. They have suggested that democracy on the continent has suffered a severe blow over the last few years, particularly in light of the recent controversial elections in Kenya2008-08-26 01:33

Despite Obama, Black Republican Delegates Strongly for McCain
Black Republican delegates met today in Minneapolis to discuss their strategy for reaching or surpassing their goal of 5 percent black support for presumptive GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), despite the historic candidacy of Democrat2008-09-04 14:47

Congolese Politician Moved By American Democracy
28 August 2008 Posted to the web 28 August 2008 A senior Congolese politician Mr. Azarias Ruberwa is of the view that Africa has a lot to learn from the political maturity that is being displayed at the U.S. Democratic Party Convention in Denver, RNA2008-08-28 01:46

Choice of New Leader Looms
EDITORIAL 5 September 2008 Posted to the web 5 September 2008 Now, every Zambian is aware of the political calendar ahead for the nation following the death and interment of late Republican President Levy Mwanawasa. The major looming event is of2008-09-05 05:05

Angolan's first vote since 1992 has problems
Angola stumbled on the road to democracy Friday, with voters waiting in line for hours to take part in the first election in 16 years because of ballot shortages and in some cases a lack of voting officials. This southern African country is rich2008-09-05 11:15

Shehata votes for democracy
There is no questioning Egypt's status as one of the giants of African football. They have the best record at the CAF African Cup of Nations, having won the event no fewer than six times, starting with the inaugural edition in Sudan in 1957 and more2008-09-03 02:31

Mugabe Eulogises Critic Mwanawasa
4 September 2008 Posted to the web 4 September 2008 A target of Levy Mwanawasa's outspoken criticism, Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe praised the late Zambian president at his funeral yesterday as a courageous African leader. Mugabe, who was2008-09-04 01:30

Swazi government vows tight security during weekend celebrations
Mbabane, Swaziland - Swaziland's government on Friday rejected accusations that King Mswati III was ignoring the plight of the poor and vowed a tight security cordon around a lavish birthday/independence celebration that is to be2008-09-05 05:27

Mugabe gives last chance to opposition leader for signature on power-sharing deal
HARARE, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has given the last chance to the opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to sign on a power-sharing deal, which is aimed at resolving the current political and economic crisis in the2008-09-04 02:04

Human Trafficking And Prostitution to Surge Ahead of 2010 World Cup
2 September 2008 Posted to the web 2 September 2008 Human trafficking of women and children from neighbouring countries into the South African sex trade will increase in the run-up to the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa, Zambian researcher Merab2008-09-02 04:40

Swazi protests turn violent, unions plan strike
MBABANE (Reuters) - Demonstrators stoned shops, looted a market and set off an explosion, damaging a bus, as a second day of protests for democratic reform in Swaziland turned violent on Thursday. Some 5,000 people marched in Mbabane, capital of the2008-09-05 00:57

Wealthy Swazi king promises better life for all
Swaziland's King Mswati III promised better times for his subjects on Saturday at a lavish celebration marking 40 years of independence.2008-09-06 08:02

Zimbabwe Opposition Rejects Mugabe Ultimatum On Power-Sharing
President Robert Mugabe has set an ultimatum for Movement for Democratic Change formation leader Morgan Tsvangirai, saying a power-sharing deal must be signed no later than Thursday or he will unilaterally name a new cabinet, state media reported2008-09-04 08:49

Would you sell your vote?
Being a humble Green Card holder, I don’t have a vote here in the US (makes me wonder about that old “no taxation without representation” line, but that’s another story). Anyway, as the election goes into overdrive, a question has started to bubble up2008-09-02 14:15

'Judges think they're descendants of God'
Manamela said a judiciary which could not accept public opinion was not worthy of being called a judiciary. People had a right to express opinions about the judiciary but should do so in a way to "build and not to collapse institutions". Last month2008-09-06 05:43

Democratic Reform Must Top Agenda for Rice Visit to North Africa
Washington - September 5, 2008 - A landmark visit by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Libya provides a rare diplomatic opening that should be used to promote political and human rights reforms in one of the world's most repressive societies.2008-09-06 08:02

Cosatu counts protests, stayaway as major victories
Cosatu considered recent protests and a national stayaway over rising food, fuel and electricity prices as major victories, it said on Thursday.2008-09-04 10:00

Libya 'doesn't need lectures'
Tripoli - Libya does not need lessons on human rights, Foreign Minister Abdelrahman Mohammed Shalgam said early on Saturday at a joint news conference with visiting US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. "We care about our own people," the minister2008-09-06 03:07

Proposal to Give Ruling ANC Allies More Say on Poll List
3 September 2008 Posted to the web 3 September 2008 IN A move that could change the way the African National Congress (ANC) does business, its alliance partners - the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and the South African Communist2008-09-02 23:01

Canada imposes sanctions against Zimbabwe
TORONTO - Canada on Friday joined the U.S. and European Union in imposing sanctions on Zimbabwe's authoritarian regime headed by President Robert Mugabe. Foreign Affairs Minister David Emerson charged that since the African country's discredited2008-09-05 21:24

Southern Africa leaders gather at Mwanawasa funeral
LUSAKA (Reuters) - Southern African leaders gathered in Zambia on Wednesday at the funeral of President Levy Mwanawasa, who turned Africa's biggest copper producer into a rare African success story. Thousands of Zambians attended the funeral and were2008-09-03 02:57

Let's Keep the Vision Going, Says Rupiah
4 September 2008 Posted to the web 4 September 2008 ACTING President Rupiah Banda says the best way to remember the late Zambian leader, Levy Mwanawasa, is to ensure that all the programmes he initiated are implemented. Mr Banda also said as Dr2008-09-04 02:55

Pityana Bemoans Country's 'Culture of Intolerance'
4 September 2008 Posted to the web 4 September 2008 FOR the first time since attaining democracy in 1994, the atmosphere of freedom of expression and academic endeavour enjoyed by South Africans is under threat, University of SA vice-chancellor Prof2008-09-04 03:36

New Norman Solomon for 09/06/2008
A convention is in the eye of the beholder. Twenty years ago, at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, the media buzz was all about Michael Dukakis and his closest rival, Jesse Jackson. Dukakis had accumulated a dominant quantity of2008-09-05 21:03

Delays, Shortages Mark First Voting in Angola in 16 Years
LUANDA, Angola, Sept. 5 -- Angola stumbled on the road to democracy Friday, as long lines and a shortage of ballots and voting officials marred its first elections in 16 years. The voting follows one of Africa's longest civil wars, including a2008-09-05 20:54

Dalai Lama, Tsvangirai, Betancourt on 2008 Sakharov prize list
(BRUSSELS) - The Dalai Lama, Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and Franco-Colombian ex-hostage Ingrid Betancourt figure among the candidates for the EU parliament's 2008 Sakharov prize, the assembly said Wednesday. The three were nominated2008-09-03 12:54

Take a Closer Look at the Storm Around Zuma and the Courts
OPINION 1 September 2008 Posted to the web 1 September 2008 AT THE end of a month in which the Constitutional Court has supposedly been savaged by the liberation movement, the authority of the interpreter of the supreme law has deepened. Prominent2008-09-01 01:37

AU chief seeks return to democracy in Mauritania
NOUAKCHOTT (Reuters) - Africa's top diplomat pressed Mauritania's coup leader on Monday to restore democracy in the Saharan Islamic state as the new military rulers struggled to form a government nearly three weeks after their takeover. Jean Ping,2008-08-25 23:17

Delays, logistical problems mar first Angolan vote since 1992 ballot led to more war
LUANDA, Angola (AP) _ Angola stumbled on the road to democracy Friday, voters waiting for hours to take part in the first election in 16 years as ballot shortages and a lack of voting officials played havoc at the polls. The voting follows one of2008-09-05 13:56

Rice, Gaddafi hold talks in Libya
Rice is expected to push Gaddafi on a recently signed compensation package [EPA] Condoleezza Rice has met Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, in the first such contact in more than half a century. Rice said her visit proved that Washington had "no2008-09-05 13:31

Canada imposes sanctions against Zimbabwe
Refer to a friend 2008-09-06 00:10:04 - Canada is banning arms exports to Zimbabwe, freezing the assets of its top officials, and prohibiting Zimbabwean aircraft from flying over or landing in Canada. The action sends a clear message that2008-09-05 15:16

Rep. Westmoreland says he was clueless in making "uppity" comment about the Obamas
The native Southerner says he "never heard that term used in a racially derogatory sense."2008-09-05 10:50

Zambia ruling party chooses Banda for president
LUSAKA (Reuters) - Zambia's ruling MMD party chose the country's vice president, Rupiah Banda, on Friday as its candidate to contest a presidential election due in November, a party official said.2008-09-05 08:57

President Mbeki to Attend Mwanawasa's Funeral Service
2 September 2008 Posted to the web 2 September 2008 President Thabo Mbeki and First Lady Zanele Mbeki will on Wednesday represent South Africa at the official funeral service of the late Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa. Mr Mwanawasa suffered a stroke2008-09-02 07:48

We Owe Zimbabwe No Apology, Says Foreign Minister
3 September 2008 Posted to the web 3 September 2008 The Federal Government said it does not owe President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe any apology over its stand on the June run-off elections. Nigeria, at the Africa Union(AU) Summit at Sham El-Sheik,2008-09-03 02:27

Chaos as Angola holds poll
Luanda - Angola's first peacetime election on Friday was marred by chaos as the ruling party looked set to extend its three-decade rule in Africa's top oil producer which was ravaged by a 27-year civil war. Confusion reigned supreme in the seaside2008-09-05 10:15

Kenya calls on African lawmakers to protect environment
The Kenyan government on Wednesday called on African parliamentarians to be at the forefront in sensitizing the society on the importance of conserving the environment. Kenyan Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka said gone are the days when leaders engaged2008-08-27 17:18

Zambian ruling party meets to select candidate
LUSAKA, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Zambia's ruling party met on Friday to select a candidate for a presidential election to choose a successor to late President Levy Mwanawasa, party officials said. The front-runners are Vice President Rupiah Banda and2008-09-05 04:09

Legal Practitioners And Administrators Sensitized On Human Rights Procedures
12 July 2008 Posted to the web 5 September 2008 A three-day sensitization workshop for legal practitioners and administrators on human rights procedures for women opened on Wednesday, 11 June, 2008, at Jerma Beach Hotel and Resort in Kololi. Deputizing2008-09-05 06:25

Zambia: Eight SADC Leaders Arrive for Mwanawasa's Burial
3 September 2008 Posted to the web 3 September 2008 AT least eight Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government and several other foreign dignitaries yesterday arrived in Zambia and more were expected last night to2008-09-03 06:32

African Quantity Surveyors Honour Kufuor
25 August 2008 Posted to the web 26 August 2008 President John Agyekum Kufuor has received the "Merit Award for Excellence", an honour he proudly shares with the legendary Nelson Mandela of South Africa from the African Association of Quantity2008-08-26 03:17

Myanmar Caucus writes to ASEAN and UN
The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC) has written to ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, requesting that they visit Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as concern mounts about her2008-09-05 00:50

Who Governs?
EDITORIAL 2 September 2008 Posted to the web 2 September 2008 WILL the real governing party please stand up? It has become necessary to make such appeals because the African National Congress (ANC) or, more accurately, the ruling party and its2008-09-02 04:04

South Africa: ANC Urged to Yield Seats to Its Partners
1 September 2008 Posted to the web 1 September 2008 THE Young Communist League called on the African National Congress (ANC) yesterday to give up two-thirds of its seats in Parliament and the provincial legislatures to its partners in the tripartite2008-09-01 02:15

Death of an African 'Champion of Democracy'
Dana Hughes is an ABC News reporter covering Africa based in Nairobi, Kenya In Africa, leaders who not only talk about democracy but actually adhere to its principles seem to be few and far between. One of those leaders, Zambian President Levy2008-08-19 13:21

Politician Threatens State-Owned Newspaper's Journalists With Firing
PRESS RELEASE 4 September 2008 Posted to the web 5 September 2008 On 29 August 2008, Zambia's former ambassador to Libya, Mbita Chitala, threatened journalists working for the state-owned "Zambia Daily Mail" newspaper with being fired if they did not2008-09-04 23:58

Ghana's Election Tests Democracy
28 August 2008 Posted to the web 28 August 2008 Ghana's upcoming Election 2008 in December is a test for the West African region as it struggles for democratic consolidation. Seen as the sub-region's democracy star, Ghana's December election is a trial2008-08-28 11:53

The Tinfoil Hat Strikes Again…work with me JJP….
It essentially was a coded way of pointing out Obama’s work in, with and for the black community (see? even I’m doing it) on the South Side of Chicago. Also the fact that his work involved helping low-income people stand up for their legal rights, as2008-09-04 16:10

Dos Santos goes on and on
Luanda - Jose Eduardo dos Santos, a football lover who has become one of Africa's longest serving leaders, shows little sign of retiring as the country holds a landmark election. Dos Santos, 64, has yet to declare whether he will seek a new term when2008-09-04 10:27

The O-man, Barack Hussein Obama, is an eloquently tailored empty suit.
Jack Wheeler is a brilliant man who was the author of Regan’s strategy to break the back of the Soviet Union with the star wars race and expose their inner weakness. For years he wrote a weekly intelligence update that was extremely interesting and2008-09-01 13:06

Oh, no! Liberia could strike oil
Liberia is in a bad neighborhood to be finding oil. West of troubled Nigeria and with a history of resource-funded civil war, the country might do well to worry about local press reports that the small West African nation might soon strike it2008-09-04 08:41

Mugabe to form cabinet if no deal made
HARARE: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe will "certainly" form a new government if opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai does not sign a power-sharing deal today, state media reported.2008-09-04 02:23

Crucial test for Angola
Luanda - Angola, Africa's biggest oil producer and still recovering from a devastating civil war, goes to the polls on Friday in a crucial test of its democracy. Six years on from a peace deal which ended a 27-year civil war that killed 500 000 people,2008-09-02 08:25

ENV Welcomes New Contributor Edward Sisson
EDWARD HAWKINS SISSON, born in Washington, D.C. to a Navy officer father and a sixth-generation Washingtonian mother, attended eight elementary and middle schools in Virginia, Connecticut, California, Maryland, and Hawaii before becoming a boarding2008-09-02 08:22

In the World
BANGKOK, Thailand - An unsuccessful strike by antigovernment activists gave Thailand's beleaguered prime minister breathing room yesterday but did not defuse the campaign to oust him. DAMASCUS, Syria - French President Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday2008-09-04 01:07

Last Chance for Tsvangirai
Published by the government of Zimbabwe 4 September 2008 Posted to the web 4 September 2008 PRESIDENT Mugabe says if MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai does not sign the power-sharing agreement today, he will proceed to appoint Cabinet as the country2008-09-04 02:22

Botswana: Ambassador Lekoa's Extensive Accreditation
OPINION 29 August 2008 Posted to the web 1 September 2008 Botswana's ambassador to the United States (US), who is also the Dean of Botswana's Diplomatic Corps Lapologang Caesar Lekoa, is a very busy man. His mission goes beyond the US as it also covers2008-09-01 02:21

Kenya calls on African lawmakers to protect environment
Kenyan Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka said gone are the days when leaders engaged in confrontational brand of politics, saying it was time to practice the new system of parliamentary democracy geared towards tackling problems such as poverty and hunger2008-08-28 22:04

Pressure mounts for Australia to deport Reason Wafawarova
Australian politicians and Zimbabweans have called for the deportation of key Mugabe surrogate Reason Wafawarova who has been residing in Australia for nearly five years over allegations that he is propping up Zimbabwe ’s self-inaugurated president2008-09-03 18:14

TV without borders
Archie Bunker may have been born in the USA, but he wasn't conceived here. You'd never know from his accent that, like many of his quintessentially American television counterparts, he's got British blood. It's no secret that "American Idol" isn't a2008-09-03 18:08

Why So Down On The Community?
You must be logged-in to comment. Not a subscriber? Click here to get a digital or print and digital subscription to The New Republic! Not only that, Sacha. This whole convention is about "country first," sacrificing for a good cause. Obama went2008-09-03 21:14

Republicans draw fewer viewers than Democrats
More people tuned in to watch Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention than Day 2 of the Republican gathering.2008-09-03 17:56

Foreigners to sell S.Africa stocks until end '09 - JSE
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Foreign investors are expected to remain net sellers of South African equities until the end of 2009, the chief executive of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) said on Friday. CEO Russell Loubser also told Reuters that the2008-08-29 05:41

FACTBOX-Angola's parliamentary election
Sept 3 (Reuters) - Angola holds a parliamentary election on Friday. The poll is the first in the southwestern African nation since the end of a 27-year civil war in 2002. Following are some facts about the election: * Angola's last legislative2008-09-03 04:16

Zille warns against political deal for Zuma
The DA's Helen Zille has called on South Africa to resist "political blackmail" by organisations that support Jacob Zuma's advance to the presidency.2008-08-29 06:13

South Africa: The Curse of the Cape
EDITORIAL 3 September 2008 Posted to the web 3 September 2008 THE ruling party's decision to appoint former Western Cape premier Ebrahim Rasool as an adviser to "shadow president" Kgalema Motlanthe, lauded by some analysts as a strategic masterstroke2008-09-03 00:28

Ghana: Nana-Addo Puts North Top On Agenda
Nana Akufo-Addo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate has said part of Ghana's oil earnings, which he projects at $15bn in the first five years would be used to open lands for cultivation in the relatively undeveloped north, should the2008-09-01 02:36

Howard Dean visits city to register youth voters
Elise Mann /The Daily Cardinal - September 3, 2008 During a Madison stop on his ‘Register for Change’ bus tour, Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean said it is important for young people to vote and be involved in politics. Democratic2008-09-02 22:00

Obama's Nomination Reflects 'Evolution' of American Democracy
Sen. Barack Obama's nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate coincides with turning points in American civil rights history. Historians and analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the progress in American representativeness and the2008-08-28 15:45

Coup Leaders Present New Mauritanian Gov't
Military coup leaders in Mauritania unveiled a new government on Monday, nearly a month after the previous leadership was overthrown. The new 22-member government was unveiled after lengthy negotiations with political parties, and will be in effect as2008-09-02 15:04

Mwanawasa to be buried in Lusaka tomorrow
Thulasizwe Simelane, Lusaka The late Zambian President, Levy Mwanawasa, will be buried in the capital Lusaka tomorrow. Heads of states attending the funeral include South African President Thabo Mbeki, Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe and the Tanzanian2008-09-02 12:01

Investigative journalist wins world Christian peace award
The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) has announced that investigative journalist Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, a daily TV/radio news show airing on more than 700 stations worldwide, is to receive its Communication for Peace2008-08-29 16:53

This is Democracy By Power Hungry Leaders
COLUMN 26 July 2008 Posted to the web 19 August 2008 As a senior official at the United Nation headquarters, Dr Asha-Rose Migiro of Tanzania joins such towering African female figures as Liberian President Ellen Sirleaf-Johnson, Kenya's 2004 Nobel2008-08-19 02:47

Savimbi's son says Angolans ready to unite
Rafael Savimbi, son of late Angolan rebel leader Jonas Savimbi, sees the country's first post-civil war elections as a chance for national unity.2008-09-02 07:22

Editorial: Barack Obama candidacy another step along the way
Barack Obama had just celebrated his second birthday when Martin Luther King Jr. went to Washington and painted a vivid picture of his own dreams for racial equality. We wonder if King could have dreamed how far we've come in less than five2008-08-30 04:06