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January 3, 2005

Witness says Thatcher had role in coup plot

1/03/04 Wilson & Leigh, Guardian/UK, Witness says Thatcher had role in coup plot

January 14, 2005

Peace Accord in Sudan: Good News for People or Oil Companies?

1/14/05 Berrigan, FPIF, Peace Accord in Sudan: Good News for People or Oil Companies?

January 24, 2005

Civilians Bear Brunt of the Continuing Violence in Darfur

1/24/05 Polgreen, NYT, Civilians Bear Brunt of the Continuing Violence in Darfur

January 31, 2005

Darfur killings not genocide, says UN group

1/31/05 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Darfur killings not genocide, says UN group

February 1, 2005

Sudan atrocities strain US relations

2/01/05 Reynolds, BBC, Sudan atrocities strain US relations

February 5, 2005

G7 backs Africa debt relief plan

2/05/05 BBC, G7 backs Africa debt relief plan

February 23, 2005

The Secret Genocide Archive

2/23/05 Kristoff, NYT, The Secret Genocide Archive

March 5, 2005

'People wake up angry at being alive in a society like this'

3/05/05 Vidal, Guardian/UK, 'People wake up angry at being alive in a society like this'

March 8, 2005

Bodies of black victims of apartheid exhumed

3/08/05 Peta, Independent/UK, Bodies of black victims of apartheid exhumed

March 9, 2005

Zimbabwe threatens aid agencies

3/09/05 BBC, Zimbabwe threatens aid agencies

March 27, 2005

Vote for opposition and you won't get food, villages told

3/27/05 Selva, Independent/UK, Vote for opposition and you won't get food, villages told

April 13, 2005

Mercenaries 'fuel W African wars'

4/13/05 BBC, Mercenaries 'fuel W African wars'

April 17, 2005

Mr. Bush, Take a Look at MTV

4/17/05 Kristoff, NYT, Mr. Bush, Take a Look at MTV - Sudan Disaster

May 4, 2005

Oil giant admits Nigeria aid woes

5/04/05 BBC, Oil giant admits Nigeria aid woes

May 9, 2005

Barclays back in South Africa after raising offer for Absa

5/09/05 Foley, Independent/UK, Barclays back in South Africa after raising offer for Absa

May 10, 2005

Somali warlords 'to merge forces'

5/10/05 BBC, Somali warlords 'to merge forces'

May 12, 2005

New evangelism: mini loans

5/12/05 Kerlin, CSM, New evangelism: mini loans

May 23, 2005

Report says African poverty doubled

5/23/05 Al Jazeera, Report says African poverty doubled

May 27, 2005

Medical staff quit for the West, leaving Africa's health service in crisis

5/27/05 Laurence, Independent/UK, Medical staff quit for the West, leaving Africa's health service in crisis

June 1, 2005

Revealed: the new scramble for Africa

6/01/05 Leigh & Pallister, Guardian, Revealed: the new scramble for Africa

Cynical politicians, pipedreams - and how we can make a difference

6/001/05 Dowden, Independent, Cynical politicians, pipedreams - and how we can make a difference

June 2, 2005

A rich country being stripped of its wealth

6/02/05 Leigh, Guardian, A rich country being stripped of its wealth

Curse of gold has fuelled slaughter and rape in Congo

6/02/05 Davies, Independent, Curse of gold has fuelled slaughter and rape in Congo

June 5, 2005

A Policy of Rape

6/05/05 Kristoff, NYT, A Policy of Rape

Oil wealth urged to save Africa

6/05/05 Hinsliff et all, Observer, Oil wealth urged to save Africa

June 8, 2005

Ethiopians shot dead in protests

6/08/05 BBC, Ethiopians shot dead in protests

June 9, 2005

A Noose, Not a Bracelet

6/09/05 Klein, Nation, A Noose, Not a Bracelet - Africa

June 10, 2005

Mugabe takes his revenge on poor by destroying thousands of homes

6/10/05 Independent, Mugabe takes his revenge on poor by destroying thousands of homes

June 11, 2005

30bn debts write-off agreed

6/11/05 Elliott & Seager, Guardian, 30bn debts write-off agreed - Africa

Mugabe keeps a tight grip on Bulawayo

6/11/05 Independent, Mugabe keeps a tight grip on Bulawayo

Zimbabwe's 'Cleanup' Takes a Vast Human Toll

6/11/05 Wines, NYT, Zimbabwe's 'Cleanup' Takes a Vast Human Toll

When It Comes to Africa, Bush has More on His Mind Than Aid

6/11/05 Chrichton, The Sunday Herald, When It Comes to Africa, Bush has More on His Mind Than Aid

June 12, 2005

G8 agrees to cancel 22bn of debt

6/12/05 McSmith, Independent, G8 agrees to cancel 22bn of debt

Zimbabwe undercover: how Mugabe is burning opponents out of their homes

6/12/05 Independent, Zimbabwe undercover: how Mugabe is burning opponents out of their homes

June 13, 2005

What debt relief means for Africa

6/13/05 McLaughlin, CSM, What debt relief means for Africa

June 14, 2005

African Leaders Complain of Red Tape in Deal With US

6/14/05 Mekay, IPS, African Leaders Complain of Red Tape in Deal With US

Privatization Hangs Over Debt Relief

6/14/05 IPS, Privatization Hangs Over Debt Relief

June 16, 2005

Black church leaders embarrass Bush over African aid shortfall

6/16/05 Cormwell, Indepedent, Black church leaders embarrass Bush over African aid shortfall

June 17, 2005

US, UK shut missions in Nigeria

6/17/05 BBC, US, UK shut missions in Nigeria

What lies behind the Zimbabwe demolitions?

6/17/05 Winter, BBC, What lies behind the Zimbabwe demolitions?

June 20, 2005

Zimbabwe blitz to hit rich areas

6/20/05 BBC, Zimbabwe blitz to hit rich areas

June 21, 2005

UN to probe Zimbabwe demolitions

6/21/05 BBC, UN to probe Zimbabwe demolitions

June 24, 2005

Africa rejects action on Zimbabwe

6/24/05 BBC, Africa rejects action on Zimbabwe

June 25, 2005

Mugabe defends demolitions drive

6/25/05 BBC, Mugabe defends demolitions drive

June 27, 2005

Blair rules out deportation freeze

6/27/05 Sturcke, Guardian, Blair rules out deportation freeze

South Africans strike nationwide

6/27/05 Oliver, Guardian, South Africans strike nationwide

Zimbabwe's secret famine

6/27/05 Howden, Independent, Zimbabwe's secret famine

June 28, 2005

Hungry for an Alternative

6/28/05 Hall, Independent, Hungry for an Alternative

June 29, 2005

Brown targets subsidy 'hypocrisy'

6/29/05 Loyn, BBC, Brown targets subsidy 'hypocrisy'

July 2, 2005

Low prices hit African cotton growers

7/02/05 Al Jazeera, Low prices hit African cotton growers

Poverty - Africa

7/02/05 BBC, Poverty - Africa

Africa wants its own army from G8

7/02/05 Plaut, BBC, Africa wants its own army from G8

July 3, 2005

'We don't want charity, what we want is justice'

7/03/05 Ferguson, Observer, 'We don't want charity, what we want is justice'

Tortured and dumped: the fate of those sent home to Mugabe by UK

7/03/05 Carroll & Goodchild, Independent, Tortured and dumped: the fate of those sent home to Mugabe by UK

The Reality: Africa's poorest need a lot more than just a good gig

7/03/05 Whitaker, Independent, The Reality: Africa's poorest need a lot more than just a good gig

July 4, 2005

Libya: Africa's future not in G8 hands

7/04/05 Al Jazeera, Libya: Africa's future not in G8 hands

July 8, 2005

G8 leaders agree $50bn Africa package

7/08/05 Tempest & Oliver, Guardian, G8 leaders agree $50bn Africa package

Darfur refugees attack aid workers

7/08/05 Al Janeera.net, Darfur refugees attack aid workers

July 10, 2005

They just couldn't walk the talk: goodnight, G8, you left the poor to help themselves

7/10/05 Bush, Independent, They just couldn't walk the talk: goodnight, G8, you left the poor to help themselves

July 12, 2005

Blair rejects claims that £28bn G8 aid was 'recycled'

7/12/05 Brown, Independent, Blair rejects claims that £28bn G8 aid was 'recycled'

DR Congo villagers burnt to death

7/12/05 BBC, DR Congo villagers burnt to death

July 13, 2005

Massacre horror at Kenyan school

7/13/05 BBC, Massacre horror at Kenyan school

July 14, 2005

Tribal clash over water leaves 70 dead in Kenya

7/14/05 Selva, Independent, Tribal clash over water leaves 70 dead in Kenya

July 15, 2005

G8 debt deal under threat at IMF

7/15/05 Schifferes, BBC, G8 debt deal under threat at IMF

July 16, 2005

Tribal clashes force 6,000 Kenyans to flee their homes

7/16/05 Selva, Independent, Tribal clashes force 6,000 Kenyans to flee their homes

July 19, 2005

Niger children starving to death

7/19/05 BBC, Niger children starving to death

July 20, 2005

Niger famine crisis 'at 11th hour'

7/20/05 Sturcke, Guardian, Niger famine crisis 'at 11th hour'

July 22, 2005

UN condemns Zimbabwe demolitions

7/22/05 Guardian, UN condemns Zimbabwe demolitions

July 23, 2005

UN urges halt to 'illegal' Zimbabwe eviction campaign

7/23/05 Usborne, Independent, UN urges halt to 'illegal' Zimbabwe eviction campaign

July 26, 2005

U.S. Pushes Anti-Terrorism in Africa

7/26/05 Tyson, Wa. Post, U.S. Pushes Anti-Terrorism in Africa

July 28, 2005

W Africa is new Latam drugs hub

7/28/05 BBC, W Africa is new Latam drugs hub

July 30, 2005

South Africa uses apartheid laws to evict thousands for World Cup

7/30/05 Selva, Independent, South Africa uses apartheid laws to evict thousands for World Cup

U.N. Report Details Rampant Sexual Violence in Darfur

7/30/05 Lynch, Wa. Post, U.N. Report Details Rampant Sexual Violence in Darfur

Niger's people living on the edge

7/30/05 Loyn, BBC, Niger's people living on the edge

July 31, 2005

The world has turned away - but Darfur's misery goes on

7/31/05 Ferguson, Guardian, The world has turned away - but Darfur's misery goes on

August 1, 2005

Sudanese VP Killed in Aircraft Crash

8/01/05 AP, Sudanese VP Killed in Aircraft Crash

Plenty of food - yet the poor are starving

8/01/05 Vasagar, Guardian, Plenty of food - yet the poor are starving

China deal 'too small' for Mugabe

8/01/05 BBC, China deal 'too small' for Mugabe

Sudan VP Garang killed in helicopter crash

8/01/05 Al Jazeera.com, Sudan VP Garang killed in helicopter crash

August 3, 2005

South Africa reveals plan to seize white farmers' land

8/03/05 Peta, Independent, South Africa reveals plan to seize white farmers' land

Gangs rampage in Sudan's capital

8/03/05 BBC, Gangs rampage in Sudan's capital

Mauritanian army deploys in capital

8/03/05 Al Jazeera.net, Mauritanian army deploys in capital

Mauritanian Army Takes Power

8/03/05 VOA, Mauritanian Army Takes Power

August 5, 2005

Niger's Anguish Is Reflected in Its Dying Children

8/05/05 Wines, NYT, Niger's Anguish Is Reflected in Its Dying Children

August 9, 2005

Plumpy'nut: The magic potion that's saving lives in Niger

8/09/05 George, Independent, Plumpy'nut: The magic potion that's saving lives in Niger

August 10, 2005

Niger president denies famine

8/10/05 Guardian, Niger president denies famine

Food crisis 'runs across Africa'

8/10/05 Doyle, BBC, Food crisis 'runs across Africa'

August 11, 2005

The Rise of a Market Mentality Means Many Go Hungry in Niger

8/11/05 Timberg, Wa. Post, The Rise of a Market Mentality Means Many Go Hungry in Niger

August 12, 2005

Niger's proud Tuareg people are walking the road to oblivion

8/12/05 Sengupta, Independent, Niger's proud Tuareg people are walking the road to oblivion

August 13, 2005

UN: Famine spreading to Mali

8/12/05 Al Jazeera.net, UN: Famine spreading to Mali

August 18, 2005

In pictures: Pygmies' struggle

8/18/05 BBC, In pictures: Pygmies' struggle

August 21, 2005

Secret film of Zimbabwe 'squalor'

8/21/05 BBC, Secret film of Zimbabwe 'squalor'

August 23, 2005

The rise of khat: Somaliland's bitter harvest

8/23/05 Sengupta, Independent, The rise of khat: Somaliland's bitter harvest

August 24, 2005

UN chief promises aid for Niger

8/24/05 BBC, UN chief promises aid for Niger

August 30, 2005

US 'harming' Uganda's Aids battle

8/30/05 BBC, US 'harming' Uganda's Aids battle

Zimbabwe destruction: One man's story

8/30/05 BBC, Zimbabwe destruction: One man's story

September 4, 2005

In Sudan, the Pull of Peace and Oil

9/04/05 Wax, Wa. Post, In Sudan, the Pull of Peace and Oil

September 9, 2005

IMF defers move to expel Zimbabwe

9/09/05 BBC, IMF defers move to expel Zimbabwe

Diamonds in the desert and despair in the Kalahari

9/09/05 Selva, Independent, Diamonds in the desert and despair in the Kalahari

September 12, 2005

Africa's peace seekers: Lazaro Sumbeiywo

9/12/05 McLaughlin, CSM, Africa's peace seekers: Lazaro Sumbeiywo

September 13, 2005

Africa's peace seekers: Betty Bigombe

9/13/05 Bigombe, CSM, Africa's peace seekers: Betty Bigombe

September 14, 2005

Africa's peace seekers: Petronille Vaweka

9/14/05 McLaughlin, CSM, Africa's peace seekers: Petronille Vaweka

September 23, 2005

Threats close Nigeria oil station

9/23/05 BBC, Threats close Nigeria oil station

September 24, 2005

South Africa orders first farm seizure

9/24/05 Selva, Independent, South Africa orders first farm seizure

September 26, 2005

'Culture of impunity' in Darfur

9/26/05 Fisher, BBC, 'Culture of impunity' in Darfur

September 27, 2005

Immigrants storm Spanish enclave

9/27/05 BBC, Immigrants storm Spanish enclave

September 28, 2005

Nightmare for African Women: Birthing Injury and Little Help

9/28/05 LaFraniere, NYT, Nightmare for African Women: Birthing Injury and Little Help

October 5, 2005

IMF warning on Zimbabwe economy

10/05/05 BBC, IMF warning on Zimbabwe economy

October 6, 2005

Nigeria oil rebel treason charge

10/06/05 BBC, Nigeria oil rebel treason charge

October 10, 2005

African migrants 'left to die' in desert

10/10/05 Al Jazeera.net, African migrants 'left to die' in desert

Botswana Government Forces Bushmen From Their Homes

10/10/05 Timberg, Wa. Post, Botswana Government Forces Bushmen From Their Homes

October 11, 2005

Militia Violence Escalating In Darfur, U.N. Envoy Says

10/11/05 Lynch, Wa. Post, Militia Violence Escalating In Darfur, U.N. Envoy Says

October 12, 2005

African Food for Africa's Starving Is Roadblocked in Congress

10/12/05 Dugger, NYT, African Food for Africa's Starving Is Roadblocked in Congress

October 18, 2005

Chaos Grows in Darfur Conflict as Militias Turn on Government

10/18/05 Lacey, NYT, |

October 20, 2005

Oil Sector Proves a Hard Nut to Crack - Sudan

10/20/05 King, IPS, Oil Sector Proves a Hard Nut to Crack - Sudan

October 25, 2005

Africa Aids orphans 'may top 18m'

10/25/05 BBC, Africa Aids orphans 'may top 18m'

November 1, 2005

Zimbabwe admits 'errors' on land

11/01/05 BBC, Zimbabwe admits 'errors' on land

November 2, 2005

Drought Deepens Poverty, Starving More Africans

11/02/05 Wines, NYT, Drought Deepens Poverty, Starving More Africans

November 3, 2005

New war fears in Horn of Africa

11/03/05 BBC, New war fears in Horn of Africa

France punishes generals over death in Ivory Coast

11/03/05 Smith, Independent, France punishes generals over death in Ivory Coast

November 6, 2005

The Forgotten of Africa, Wasting Away in Jails Without Trial

11/06/05 Wines, NYT, The Forgotten of Africa, Wasting Away in Jails Without Trial

Elephant explosion triggers cull row

11/06/05 Wilson, BBC, Elephant explosion triggers cull row

New facets for Africa diamond industry

11/06/05 Al Jazeera.net, New facets for Africa diamond industry

Pirates Open Fire on Cruise Ship off Somalia

11/06/05 Reuters, Pirates Open Fire on Cruise Ship off Somalia

November 8, 2005

Zimbabwe Threatens To Expel U.S. Envoy

11/08/05 Timberg, Wa. Post, Zimbabwe Threatens To Expel U.S. Envoy

November 10, 2005

Zimbabwe Scolds, but Does Not Expel, U.S. Ambassador

11/10/05 Timberg, Wa. Post, Zimbabwe Scolds, but Does Not Expel, U.S. Ambassador

November 12, 2005

In First for Africa, Woman Wins Election as President of Liberia

11/12/05 Polgreen, NYT, In First for Africa, Woman Wins Election as President of Liberia

November 13, 2005

A Harvest of Hunger In Parched Malawi

11/13/05 Timberg, Wa. Post, A Harvest of Hunger In Parched Malawi

November 20, 2005

Mugabe reveals uranium power plan

11/20/05 BBC, Mugabe reveals uranium power plan

November 22, 2005

Kenyans say no to new constitution

11/22/05 Fickling, Guardian, Kenyans say no to new constitution

Hunger kills '6m children a year'

11/22/05 BBC, Hunger kills '6m children a year'

November 28, 2005

Angola seeks oil exploration investors

11/28/05 Al Jazeera.net, Angola seeks oil exploration investors

December 9, 2005

Strangers in the Dazzling Night: A Mix of Oil and Misery

12/09/05 Polgren, NYT, Strangers in the Dazzling Night: A Mix of Oil and Misery

December 14, 2005

The Ivory Coast's cocoa war

12/14/05 Kurti, CSM, The Ivory Coast's cocoa war

At the end of the chain, the farmers who face ruin

12/14/05 Eshelby, Independent, At the end of the chain, the farmers who face ruin

December 15, 2005

How EU, US 'dumping' hurts West African farmers

12/15/05 Soares, CSM, How EU, US 'dumping' hurts West African farmers

December 20, 2005

Investigation urged into west African oil deals

12/20/05 Leigh & Pallister, Guardian, Investigation urged into west African oil deals

December 23, 2005

Nigeria hits back at US warning

12/23/05 BBC, Nigeria hits back at US warning

December 24, 2005

Famine fear as Kenya calls for aid

12/24/05 Al Jazeera.net, Famine fear as Kenya calls for aid

December 25, 2005

Restraint plea to Sudan and Chad

12/25/05 AQl Jazeera.net, Restraint plea to Sudan and Chad

December 27, 2005

Chad May Alter Its Pledge on Oil Funds

12/27/05 Blustein, Wa. Post, Chad May Alter Its Pledge on Oil Funds

December 28, 2005

Toll on Rise in Sri Lanka's 'Shadow War'

12/28/05 Sengupta, NYT, Toll on Rise in Sri Lanka's 'Shadow War'

December 30, 2005

World Bank warns Chad on oil law

12/30/05 BBC, World Bank warns Chad on oil law

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