Governance
Ivory Coast commission produces final voter list
Friday, 03 September 2010
Ivory Coast's electoral commission said on Thursday it had produced a final voter list for the first time, raising the chance that an election which has been delayed six times in five years might go ahead.
Senior UN official sees progress in Somalia
Friday, 03 September 2010
The twin-pronged political and peacekeeping approach to ending almost two decades of civil war in Somalia is beginning to pay dividends, a senior United Nations official said on Thursday.
Jubilant Kenyans usher in new constitution
Monday, 30 August 2010
Cheered by hundreds of thousands of jubilant Kenyans waving national flags, President Mwai Kibaki signed a new constitution on Friday that curbs his sweeping powers and strengthens civic rights.
Ivory Coast final voter list to be posted Oct 10-12
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Ivory Coast's electoral commission said on Wednesday it will post a final voter list between October 10-12 when it unveiled its timetable for an October 31 poll which Ivorians hope will end years of instability.
Nigeria to hold staggered polls under new act
Monday, 23 August 2010
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed a new electoral act on Friday that prepares the way for staggered parliamentary, presidential and state governorship polls to be held next year.
New Niger charter to limit powers, seek transparency
Friday, 13 August 2010
Niger's civilian transitional authorities adopted a new constitution on Thursday aimed at watering down presidential powers and ensuring greater transparency in, and state revenues from, the nation's natural resources.
New constitution means major changes for Kenya
Friday, 13 August 2010
In a referendum held during the first week of August, voters in Kenya overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, replacing one that was drafted during the country's colonial era. Among other things, the document sets out a Bill of Rights, creates a National Land Commission, and de-centralizes political power. Many Kenyans see the vote as paving the way for greater government accountability and a fairer distribution of resources. But analysts say the tough work is just beginning.
African minsters tackle 'scandal of invisibility'
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Government ministers from across Africa are gathering this week to address what is being called "the scandal of invisibility." Countless millions of Africans are living their lives and dying without leaving a trace.
AU hails Kenya's peaceful referendum
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
The African Union (AU) has said it is satisfied and proud of the Kenyan people for conducting a peaceful and smooth referendum.
Ivory Coast sets October 31 election date
Friday, 06 August 2010
Ivory Coast's prime minister says the country will hold elections, delayed since 2005, on October 31. Guillaume Soro announced Thursday after a Cabinet meeting the new date takes into account the recommendation of the electoral commission.
UN welcomes peaceful staging of referendum in Zanzibar
Friday, 06 August 2010
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the peaceful staging of a referendum in Zanzibar, saying it will help with long-term reconciliation efforts in the semi-autonomous Tanzanian islands.
Kenya votes "Yes" to new charter
Thursday, 05 August 2010
Kenyans voted in favour of a new constitution in a peaceful referendum that could reshape the political landscape of east Africa's largest economy, according to partial results published on Thursday.
Mozambique, US hold joint military training exercises
Thursday, 05 August 2010
The U.S. and Mozambican militaries have begun a week of joint training exercises in peacekeeping and humanitarian relief operations. The exercises in Moamba district, will include about 800 Mozambican and 700 U.S. personnel.
High turnout for Kenyan constitution referendum
Wednesday, 04 August 2010
Kenyans voted peacefully in a referendum on a new constitution on Wednesday, a poll that could reshape the politics of east Africa's largest economy after years of disputed, violent elections.
Obama, African youth leaders to discuss challenges
Tuesday, 03 August 2010
At the White House on Tuesday, President Barack Obama is scheduled to host an extraordinary meeting of more than 100 young leaders from more than 40 African nations.
Huge pay rise for Ghana Police
Tuesday, 03 August 2010
Personnel of the Ghana Police Service are 'wildly excited' over the substantial increases in their take-home pay. About 23,000 personnel of the service have since seen the new pay levels hitting their accounts.
EU happy with Kenya's preparation for referendum
Thursday, 29 July 2010
With just one week until Kenyans head to the polls to accept or reject a new constitution, the European Union delegation to Nairobi says they are pleased with the country's preparations for the crucial vote.
AU set to add troops in Somalia, won't allow attacks
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
The African Union will beef up peacekeeping troops in Somalia, but will not allow them to attack Islamists there despite the urging of several countries after the rebels killed 76 people in suicide attacks in Uganda.
Kenya's new anti-graft chief pledges revitalised corruption fight
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
The new director of Kenya's Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) has called on President Mwai Kibaki's coalition government to demonstrate its desire and political will to help with efforts to root out "endemic" graft in the country.
France, African countries move to counter al-Qaida-linked groups in Africa
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
French and African leaders are pledging to counter al-Qaida-backed violence in East and West Africa with more military force in the aftermath of suicide bombings in Uganda and the killing of a French aid worker in Mali.
Fewer internal displacements in Africa
Monday, 26 July 2010
While internal displacements continue to rise in the world at large, Africa has seen a slow but marked decrease in the number of internal "refugees" during the last decade. Africa has become more peaceful.
AU Summit to address Africa's poor maternal care record
Thursday, 22 July 2010
African heads of state are gathering in Kampala this week to face an embarrassing question: why does Africa lag so far behind the developed world in rates of maternal and infant mortality? Africa's women are pushing their mostly male leaders to address the continent's failure in providing mother and child health care.
Zimbabwe's coalition parties meet in rare talks
Thursday, 22 July 2010
For the first time Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party's politburo and the national executive committees of the two Movement for Democratic Change parties met on Wednesday to discuss ways to ensure that political violence ends in Zimbabwe.
Nigeria embarks on vast free trade zone with China
African agricultural finance under the spotlight
Ghana to reach 1 mln tonnes cocoa output next season
South Africa plans new high speed rail projects
Financiers bid to handle Nigeria power privatisation
Railway to boost Malawi, Zambia trade