A Tale of Dirty Diamonds
Features | 08.06.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
This week, British “model” Naomi Campbell found herself in the familiar confines of a court room. Again.
Nigeria: Senate Gives Thumbs Up To January Elections
West Africa | 07.21.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Nigeria’s Senate on Wednesday approved a constitutional amendment requiring presidential elections in Africa’s most populous country be held in January, significantly cutting the time for campaigns.
Nigeria: Fight in Parliament Over Corruption Allegations
West Africa | 06.22.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
A fight broke out in Nigeria’s parliament on Tuesday after a group of members were suspended for accusing the speaker of corruption, further destabilizing a body meant to be dealing with a raft of pending legislation.
CAR To Hold Elections in October?
Central Africa | 06.17.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
The Central African Republic electoral commission has proposed that delayed presidential and parliamentary polls be held on October 24, saying it should be able to organize them by then.
No Winner For $5 Million Good Governance Prize
Features | 06.14.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Judges for a $5 million annual prize for good governance in Africa have decided not to give the award for the second consecutive year.
Museveni: “Bashir Not Invited To AU Meeting”
African Union | 06.07.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who faces the risk of arrest on war crimes charges, has not been invited to next month’s African Union conference in Uganda, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said in a statement.
Nigeria Parliament Approves Constitution Amendments
West Africa | 06.03.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Nigeria’s parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Thursday on transferring presidential powers, aimed at avoiding a repeat of a crisis when the late President Umaru Yar’Adua fell seriously ill last year.
Nigeria Inflation Increases By 12.5 Percent
West Africa | 05.19.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Nigeria‘s annual inflation rate rose to 12.5 percent in April from 11.8 percent in the preceding month, driven by increases in the price of food, a National Bureau of Statistics official said Wednesday.
Ivory Coast Begins Vetting Process
West Africa | 05.17.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Ivory Coast’s electoral commission began vetting a hotly disputed voter registration list on Monday, restarting a process that has been delayed since mid-February and crucial to holding the presidential poll.
Madagascar’s Rajoelina To Sit Out Elections
South Africa | 05.13.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina announced on Wednesday that he will not contest presidential elections slated for November this year in a bid to end the political crisis on the Indian Ocean island.
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