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The International Criminal Court's docket in Africa With the confirmation of charges against four senior Kenyan leaders, there are now seven different countries where the International Criminal Court has filed charges of crimes against humanity. All of those cases emanate from Africa.
ICC charges Kenyan leaders for post-election violenceThe International Criminal Court at The Hague confirms charges against senior Kenyan politicians and a radio journalist for crimes against humanity.- New Apple report shows efforts to avoid conflict minerals in supply chainApple traced four conflict minerals, but could become industry leader by creating a conflict-free certification process, reports guest blogger Sasha Lezhnev.
- ICC treads carefully ahead of ruling Monday on Kenyan violence suspectsThe International Criminal Court will announce Monday who among six prominent Kenyans will face trial for crimes of humanity in post-election violence in 2008. Will Kenyans support decision?
Porters are unheralded heroes of Africa's Mt. KilimanjaroFor every foreigner who climbs Africa's Mt. Kilimanjaro, at least three Tanzanians swarm up the volcanic slope as porters, carrying 50-pound bags on their heads. Their one complaint: low pay.聽
Africa's single currency, the CFA Franc, in a Post-euro FutureThe single-currency zone, stretching from Senegal to the Central African Republic, links eight countries and 123 million people. Will it survive if the Euro crashes?
Attack on foreign tourists widens rift between Ethiopia, EritreaFive European tourists, touring the spectacular volcanic moonscape of the Danakil Depression, were killed by unknown gunmen. Ethiopia blamed Eritrea, promises tough action.
Denied visas to US, Ugandan Little League team finally gets a gameUganda's dream of becoming the first African team to play in the Little League World Series was shattered last year over visa problems. But now a little bit of the World Series has come to them.
President backs down on fuel price increases, but it is still winter in NigeriaNigeria's government reimposed fuel subsidies after massive protests. But initial decision raises questions about government's moral or political credibility over calls for austerity.
In South Sudan, tribal militias exact revengeSome 2,000 people may have been killed and tens of thousands displaced by tribal conflict since Christmas, in what may be new South Sudan's greatest existential challenge.- Fear of military subversion in the Democratic Republic of CongoFormer military leaders and a failed presidential candidate all pose threats to unity of Democratic Republic of Congo military, says guest blogger Fidel Bafilemba.
Liberia's Sirleaf takes oath for second term, promises reconciliationPresident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf stressed national reconciliation at her second inauguration ceremony today in Liberia, a nation still emerging from years of war.
Kenya鈥檚 foray into Somalia sows seeds of backlash at homeAs Kenya attempts to pacify the Islamist Al Shabab movement in Somalia, issues of poverty and security may go unaddressed back home, says聽guest blogger Alex Thurston.
Occupy Nigeria victory: president to cut fuel pricesThe initial removal of an estimated $7 billion annual fuel subsidy impacted an entire population and crippled the Nigerian economy.
Joint UN-African mission seeks to end LRA violenceA United Nations and African Union joint mission traveled to the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda last week seeking regional cooperation from countries affected by the Lord's Resistance Army.- Why mobile money is popular in Africa, but not in the USAfrican countries like Kenya have leapfrogged traditional banking systems by using mobile phones to store and spend money. Do Africans have the better deal?
Zuma tells the UN: Listen to African UnionSouth African President Zuma airs complaints of UN interference in Libya during a UN Security Council meeting on how the African Union and the UN can work more closely.- Ethiopia's 'grand dam' rouses citizens, dismays criticsIn April, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Meles Zenawi announced plans to build Africa's largest hydropower plant along the Blue Nile river. The project is popular, but lack of transparency is a concern.
What is Nigeria's Boko Haram? 5 things to know The Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has generated headlines with a number of bloody attacks. Scott Baldauf breaks down the group's origins, funding, and possible ties to Al Qaeda.
Africa Rising: Jeffrey Sachs says Ghana's future looks brightBecause of good governance in the past, and now oil production, Ghana is likely to reach all of the Millennium Development Goals toward ending extreme poverty and child mortality.