All Africa
China steps up to support Africa's developmentChina's announcement comes as聽Brazil, China, and India get ready to increase the clout of their economies with the creation of a new World Bank-type institution.
Will surrender of Congo warlord 'The Terminator' boost the standing of the ICC?For an International Criminal Court with waning credibility in Africa, Bosco Ntaganda's still unexplained decision to give himself up is 'good news.'
In Senegal, a new president confronts an ancient tradition: child beggarsYoung boys can be seen begging on street corners in nearly every Senegalese city. But addressing the problem is challenging because of the practice's religious roots, says President Macky Sall.
Foreign correspondents in Africa still struggle to tell the whole storyWestern journalists in Africa are rightly criticized for simplistic coverage of African affairs, writes Tom Murphy, but are they doing the best with the resources they have?聽
African Catholics see hope in choice of non-European popeCatholics praised the selection of Pope Francis, saying that his roots in the Southern Hemisphere could mean more attention to issues of poverty and underdevelopment.聽
Will Zimbabwe's Morgan Tsvangirai be Africa's next fallen hero?The 'heroic' leaders who follow notorious African dictators to power frequently fall from grace themselves. If聽Morgan Tsvangirai replaces Robert Mugabe as president of Zimbabwe, will he be next?聽
Why an African pope might not signal change of course for the churchThere have been popes from Africa before and Catholicism on the continent is currently characterized by deep social conservatism.
US military in Africa faces uncertain year after Benghazi, sequestrationAFRICOM faces pressure to聽better protect US interests on the African continent, even as the sequester threatens crucial portions of its budget.
Is Ivory Coast zeal to prosecute former bad guys setting up war in West Africa?Strongman Laurent Gbagbo is gone, facing a war crimes trial. But is the new president ignoring the reconciliation needed for a lasting peace?
Are rape statistics in the Congo being inflated to increase aid?A new article in Foreign Policy claims one Congolese village over-reported rape in order to secure more foreign aid. Its author says international focus on sexual violence has diverted attention from the country's underlying problems.聽
Indicted abroad for crimes, Kenya's new leaders pose diplomatic dilemmaForeign governments must decide how to interact with Kenya's newly elected president, Uhuru Kenyatta, because of his indictments at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.聽
In Kenya, dancing, doubt, and sighs of relief as Kenyatta wins presidencyUhuru Kenyatta got 50.07 percent in an election that stood in sharp contrast to the 2007 vote, which saw deadly outbreaks of violence. His opponent has said he'll challenge the results.聽
Kenya's election plagued by vote-rigging allegations, despite efforts at transparencyKenya is still awaiting the results of Monday's presidential election after electronic vote-counting machines malfunctioned, but a repeat of the 2007-08 post-election violence seems unlikely.- Eastern Congo's new peace process: What you need to knowIn late February, 11 African nations signed a new 'vision document' for peace in the eastern Congo. Regional expert Meredith Hutchison breaks down what it could mean for the region's future.
- #RainbowNation: The rise of South Africa's 'black Twitter'Twitter use is booming in South Africa and a loose, outspoken community of black tweeters are using the short-form platform to bypass traditional media and add their own voices to social debates.聽
In Mali fight, Chad proves a powerful partner for FranceChad may be a poor country marred by frequent turmoil, but its forces have fought very effectively against Islamist rebels in northern Mali.聽
Kenyan presidential candidate alleges vote-riggingAs a hand recount of votes from Monday's election continued Thursday, candidate Raila Odinga cried foul, saying the emerging tallies were not accurate.
Tense wait in Kenya as electronic vote tally failsThe expensive new counting system was designed to avoid the vote rigging allegations that led to violence after the country's 2007 election. But when it failed Wednesday, a hand count began.
#Kony2012: The viral video a year after the headlinesA controversial 30-minute documentary about central African warlord Joseph Kony scored 100 million YouTube hits last March. What was its impact?
On Kenyan election day, limited violence and high turnoutAlthough 16 died in militant attacks before polls opened Monday morning, for most Kenyans the biggest barriers to voting were long lines and overcrowded polling stations.
