Africa Politics

Libya, Armed And Dangerous, Exports War On The Black Market
June 18 2013 5:47 AM

Libya may have more weapons than the British army arsenal. What does that mean for Syria?
Are The Sudans Still Fighting About Oil? Not Exactly
June 14 2013 3:22 PM

Abyei, a conflicted, oil-rich region, is at the heart of a fresh battle between Sudan and South Sudan.
Uganda May Tax Mobile Money Transfers
June 14 2013 1:33 PM

Uganda may levy a new tax on mobile money usage, a controversial move given corruption concerns in the government.
Kenyan MPs Agree To Cut Their Salaries … Sort Of
June 13 2013 2:07 PM

Kenyan MPs agreed to cut their annual salaries, but gained many other financial perks and fringe benefits.
Mugabe Sets Zimbabwe Election For July 31
June 13 2013 8:57 AM

Despite opposition protests that a series of election reforms be allowed to pass first, Zimbabwe's president has set the country's election date.
Nelson Mandela Hospitalized Again For Lung Infection
June 08 2013 4:17 AM

The anti-apartheid leader has been hospitalized again following a lung infection, South African President Jacob Zuma’s office said on Saturday.
Nigerians Call For Transparency In Wake Of Online Surveillance Deal
June 07 2013 6:45 PM

In Nigeria, citizens suspect the government of entering into a shady deal for a sophisticated Internet surveillance system.
African Immigrants Under Siege In South Africa
June 07 2013 2:07 PM

At least 140 foreigners were killed in South Africa last year, and, this year, about three anti-immigrant incidents are reported weekly.
124 Chinese Miners Detained In Ghana
June 06 2013 9:19 AM

Outraged by photos of abused miners that surfaced online, Chinese netizens are dissatisfied with the government’s passive reaction.
US Embassy's Pyramid Safety Warning Denied By Egypt
June 03 2013 11:18 PM

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has warned against visiting the pyramids at Giza at night, but Egypt denies any problems.
The $1 Billion Question: Did Libya’s Gaddafi Stash Fortune In South Africa?
June 03 2013 12:38 PM

Gaddafi and his family reportedly have an estimated $80 billion in assets parked in banks and other institutions around the world.
We Didn't Agree To Host 100K Malawian Workers: S Korea
May 31 2013 10:27 AM

Reportedly, Malawi had agreed to ship 100,000 young men and women between the ages of 18 and 25 to South Korea to work in factories and farms.

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