Africa Politics

Brazil Inks Deal With South African Defense Company
April 16 2013 7:51 PM

Brazil inked a deal with South African defense and aerospace company Paramount Group to purchase armored vehicles for Rio de Janeiro, strengthening BRICS trade.
IMF Recognizes Somali Government Ending 22-Year Break In Relations
April 13 2013 2:11 AM

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) officially recognized the Somali government on Friday, ending a 22-year-long break in relations.
The Continuing Humanitarian Crisis In Mali
April 12 2013 10:50 AM

Mali doesn't have enough donor aid to meet its needs this year. And it may be running low on foresight, too.
Nigerian Minister Suggests Death Penalty For Rapists
April 11 2013 2:31 PM

A government minister says the death penalty for rapists could stem the rate of violence against women in the patiarchal society.
Death Penalty On Decline, Despite Resumption In A Few Countries: Amnesty
April 10 2013 3:27 AM

In an annual report published on Wednesday, Amnesty International noted the global trend towards ending the death penalty continued.
Meet Kenya's New President Kenyatta, Inaugurated Despite Indictment
April 09 2013 11:21 AM

Uhuru Kenyatta was inaugurated to become Kenya's president, despite his indictment for war crimes and upcoming International Criminal Court case.
Uhuru Kenyatta To Be Sworn In As Kenyan President
April 09 2013 3:46 AM

Kenya’s president-elect Uhuru Kenyatta is set to be sworn in Tuesday, leaving Western nations in an awkward scenario.
Margaret Thatcher Dies At 87
April 08 2013 8:50 AM

Margaret Thatcher has died at age 87 from a stroke. She was the only woman to serve as prime minister in U.K. history.
France Proposes To Retain 1,000 Soldiers In Mali, Permanently
April 06 2013 7:35 AM

France reassured Mali Friday that French troops would not be withdrawn “overnight” and proposed to retain a permanent force.
Army General Fired Due To ‘Loss Of Confidence’ Following Alcohol And Sexual Misconduct Charges
April 05 2013 8:57 AM

Major General Ralph Baker out as Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa on misconduct charges.
Where The Landmines Are
April 04 2013 4:59 PM

There are still millions of unexploded landmines from historical wars all over the world, the U.N. says.
Nelson Mandela Obit Mistakenly Aired In South Africa
April 03 2013 8:30 PM

South African network DStv aired an obituary for Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, but the iconic leader wasn't dead.

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