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January 1, 2006

Oil Riches Bring Blood to Nigerian Villagers

1/01/06 Polgreen, IHT, Oil Riches Bring Blood to Nigerian Villagers

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:47 AM |

January 7, 2006

World Bank Suspends Loans to Chad Over Use of Oil Money

1/07/05 Dugger, NYT, World Bank Suspends Loans to Chad Over Use of Oil Money

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:36 AM |

Severe Medical Crisis Reported in Congo

1/07/06 AP, Severe Medical Crisis Reported in Congo

Posted on January 7, 2006 1:08 PM |

January 13, 2006

UN wants Western forces in Darfur

1/13/06 AQl Jazeera, UN wants Western forces in Darfur

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:07 PM |

Chad oil account frozen

1/13/06 Al Jazeera, Chad oil account frozen

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:07 PM |

January 17, 2006

Liberia's Harvard-Trained 'Queen' Is Sworn in as Leader

1/17/06 Polgreen, NYT, Liberia's Harvard-Trained 'Queen' Is Sworn in as Leader

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:07 AM |

Waiting for water in SA townships

1/17/06 Biles, BBC, Waiting for water in SA townships

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:14 AM |

Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

1/17/06 Howden, Independent, Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:21 AM |

Tribesmen drive cattle into streets of Nairobi as drought hits pastures

1/17/06 Selva, Independent, Tribesmen drive cattle into streets of Nairobi as drought hits pastures

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:21 AM |

Oil price rises on Iran worries and rebel attacks in Nigeria

1/17/06 Thornton, Independent, Oil price rises on Iran worries and rebel attacks in Nigeria

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:23 AM |

January 20, 2006

Nigeria unions' oil region threat

1/20/06 BBC, Nigeria unions' oil region threat

Posted on January 20, 2006 7:15 AM |

January 24, 2006

Gunmen attack Nigeria Agip office

1/24/06 BBC, Gunmen attack Nigeria Agip office

Posted on January 24, 2006 9:19 AM |

January 28, 2006

UN condemns Great Lakes militias

1/28/06 BBC, UN condemns Great Lakes militias - Africa

Posted on January 28, 2006 8:56 AM |

January 30, 2006

Nigerian militia releases oil workers

1/30/06 AP, Nigerian militia releases oil workers

Posted on January 30, 2006 6:34 AM |

February 1, 2006

Loan for Foreign Mining in Ghana Approved

2/01/06 Dugger, NYT, Loan for Foreign Mining in Ghana Approved

Posted on February 1, 2006 10:03 PM |

February 5, 2006

South Africa's wetlands under threat

2/05/06 Al Jazeera, South Africa's wetlands under threat

Posted on February 5, 2006 8:56 AM |

February 10, 2006

Rough Trade: Diamond Industry Still Funding Bloody Conflicts in Africa

2/10/06 Lelbie, Independent, Rough Trade: Diamond Industry Still Funding Bloody Conflicts in Africa

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:09 PM |

February 13, 2006

'Only God knows how we will survive'

2/13/06 Vasagar, Guardian, 'Only God knows how we will survive'

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:20 AM |

Rumsfeld's Algeria Agenda: Arms Sales and Closer Ties

2/13/06 Cloud, NYT, Rumsfeld's Algeria Agenda: Arms Sales and Closer Ties

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:25 AM |

February 16, 2006

Somalis die of thirst in drought

2/16/06 BBC, Somalis die of thirst in drought

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:48 AM |

Zimbabwe clears debt to stay in IMF

2/16/06 Al Jazeera, Zimbabwe clears debt to stay in IMF

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:54 AM |

February 18, 2006

Bush Calls For More Muscle In Darfur

2/18/06 VandeHei & Lynch, Wa. Post, Bush Calls For More Muscle In Darfur

Posted on February 18, 2006 11:26 PM |

February 19, 2006

Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

2/19/06 BBC, Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:12 AM |

February 20, 2006

Militants threaten tankers as hostages seized on oil barge

2/20/06 Howden, Independent, Militants threaten tankers as hostages seized on oil barge

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:28 PM |

February 21, 2006

Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

2/21/06 Mouawad, NYT, Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:01 AM |

Killer drought threatens East Africa

2/21/06 Selva, Independent, Killer drought threatens East Africa

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:21 AM |

February 23, 2006

UN warns world on Africa drought

2/23/06 BBC, UN warns world on Africa drought

Posted on February 23, 2006 9:55 PM |

February 24, 2006

Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

2/24/06 BBC, Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:02 PM |

February 25, 2006

Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

2/25/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:00 PM |

Armed Group Shuts Down Part of Nigeria's Oil Output

2/25/06 Polgreen, NYT, Armed Group Shuts Down Part of Nigeria's Oil Output

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:14 PM |

February 26, 2006

UN highlights Great Lakes crisis

2/26/06 BBC, UN highlights Great Lakes crisis

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:26 AM |

February 27, 2006

Egypt Is Uneasy Stop For Sudanese Refugees

2/27/06 Williams, Wa. Post, Egypt Is Uneasy Stop For Sudanese Refugees

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:10 PM |

February 28, 2006

Somalis pushed into sea and drown

2/28/06 BBC, Somalis pushed into sea and drown

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:20 PM |

Refugee Crisis Grows as Darfur War Crosses a Border

2/28/06 Polgreen, NYT, Refugee Crisis Grows as Darfur War Crosses a Border

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:13 PM |

March 2, 2006

Kenya admits armed raids on paper

3/02/06 BBC, Kenya admits armed raids on paper

Posted on March 2, 2006 6:08 AM |

Kenya clamps down on media

3/02/06 Al Jazeera, Kenya clamps down on media

Posted on March 2, 2006 9:21 PM |

Rainbow nation: South Africa's bitter harvest

3/02/06 Corcoran, Independent, Rainbow nation: South Africa's bitter harvest

Posted on March 2, 2006 11:02 PM |

March 3, 2006

Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

3/03/06 Purefoy, Independent, Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

Posted on March 3, 2006 6:38 AM |

March 4, 2006

Zimbabwe 'running out of wheat'

3/04/06 BBC, Zimbabwe 'running out of wheat'

Posted on March 4, 2006 3:37 PM |

March 6, 2006

In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

3/06/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

Posted on March 6, 2006 6:11 AM |

March 8, 2006

World warned it must do better as 20m face threat of famine in Africa

3/08/06 Campbell, Guardian, World warned it must do better as 20m face threat of famine in Africa

Posted on March 8, 2006 10:05 PM |

March 10, 2006

Changing a continent: Africa: Promises, pain and progress

3/10/06 Vallely, Independent, Changing a continent: Africa: Promises, pain and progress

Posted on March 10, 2006 10:22 PM |

March 17, 2006

Thousands may starve in 'forgotten' Somalia crisis

3/17/06 Crilly, Independent, Thousands may starve in 'forgotten' Somalia crisis

Posted on March 17, 2006 8:20 AM |

Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

3/17/06 Independent, Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

Posted on March 17, 2006 8:22 AM |

March 22, 2006

Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

3/22/06 Hoge, NYT, Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

Posted on March 22, 2006 10:57 PM |

March 31, 2006

Soil crisis is holding back African recovery

3/31/06 Connor, Independent, Soil crisis is holding back African recovery

Posted on March 31, 2006 11:24 PM |

April 2, 2006

Somali Lawlessness Spills Into the Sea

4/02/06 Wax, Wa. Post, Somali Lawlessness Spills Into the Sea

Posted on April 2, 2006 8:15 AM |

April 6, 2006

The global arms trade: Africa and the curse of the AK-47

4/06/06 Milmo & Holt, Independent, The global arms trade: Africa and the curse of the AK-47

Posted on April 6, 2006 10:08 PM |

April 7, 2006

Aid sought as African misery deepens

4/07/06 Al Jazeera, Aid sought as African misery deepens

Posted on April 7, 2006 8:14 AM |

Strait talk: Washington increasingly opts out

4/07/06 Meer, Asia Times, Strait talk: Washington increasingly opts out

Posted on April 7, 2006 9:53 PM |

April 8, 2006

Zimbabwe statistics paint bleak picture

4/08/06 Al Jazeera, Zimbabwe statistics paint bleak picture

Posted on April 8, 2006 8:14 AM |

Watchdog seeks lost Africa wealth

4/08/06 Lamani, BBC, Watchdog seeks lost Africa wealth

Posted on April 8, 2006 9:11 AM |

Zimbabweans have 'shortest lives'

4/08/06 BBC, Zimbabweans have 'shortest lives'

Posted on April 8, 2006 9:12 AM |

April 13, 2006

Rebels storm Chad capital

4/13/06 Al, Jazeera, Rebels storm Chad capital

Posted on April 13, 2006 7:01 AM |

April 15, 2006

U.S. Farm Subsidies Hurting Africa's Development

4/15/06 Mulama, IPS, U.S. Farm Subsidies Hurting Africa's Development>A?

Posted on April 15, 2006 6:40 AM |

April 16, 2006

Chad Vows to Cut Oil in Feud With World Bank

4/16/06 AP, Chad Vows to Cut Oil in Feud With World Bank

Posted on April 16, 2006 6:31 AM |

April 18, 2006

China, Russia bar Sudan sanctions

4/18/06 BBC, China, Russia bar Sudan sanctions

Posted on April 18, 2006 6:13 AM |

April 19, 2006

Nigeria head offers Delta boost

4/19/06 BBC, Nigeria head offers Delta boost

Posted on April 19, 2006 10:04 PM |

April 21, 2006

Nigeria to settle Paris Club debt

4/21/06 BBC, Nigeria to settle Paris Club debt

Posted on April 21, 2006 7:32 AM |

Darfur crisis is 'as bad as ever'

4/21/06 BBC, Darfur crisis is 'as bad as ever'

Posted on April 21, 2006 7:34 AM |

April 22, 2006

Oil wealth and corruption at play in Chad's rebellion

4/22/06 McLaughlin & Soares, CSM, Oil wealth and corruption at play in Chad's rebellion

Posted on April 22, 2006 7:28 AM |

April 23, 2006

Zimbabwe rethink on white farmers

4/23/06 Plaut, BBC, Zimbabwe rethink on white farmers

Posted on April 23, 2006 10:16 PM |

April 25, 2006

White farmers spurn Mugabe's lease offer

4/25/96 Peta, Independent, White farmers spurn Mugabe's lease offer

Posted on April 25, 2006 9:06 PM |

April 27, 2006

Sri Lanka teeters on brink of war

4/27/06 Regan, CSM, Sri Lanka teeters on brink of war

Posted on April 27, 2006 10:04 PM |

April 28, 2006

Clooney urges action as Sudanese aircraft attack villages in Darfur

5/28/06 Buncombe & Sengupta, Independent, Clooney urges action as Sudanese aircraft attack villages in Darfur

Posted on April 28, 2006 10:01 PM |

Darfur refugees forced to join the fight

4/29/06 Houreld, CSM, Darfur refugees forced to join the fight

Posted on April 28, 2006 10:05 PM |

Conflict Stirs Up Confusion On Border of Chad, Sudan

4/28/06 Wax, Wa. Post, Conflict Stirs Up Confusion On Border of Chad, Sudan

Posted on April 28, 2006 10:08 PM |

April 29, 2006

U.N. Agency Cuts Food Rations for Sudan Victims

4/29/06 Polgreen, NYT, U.N. Agency Cuts Food Rations for Sudan Victims

Posted on April 29, 2006 7:09 AM |

April 30, 2006

Sudan Accepts Darfur Peace Deal

4/30/06 Reuters, Sudan Accepts Darfur Peace Deal

Posted on April 30, 2006 6:28 AM |

May 1, 2006

Darfur peace hopes collapse as rebels reject proposed deal

5/01/06 Rice & MacAskill, Guardian, Darfur peace hopes collapse as rebels reject proposed deal

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:13 AM |

Rebel attacks threaten Sri Lankan truce

5/01/06 Guardian, Rebel attacks threaten Sri Lankan truce

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:13 AM |

Thousands Rally in Support of American Aid to Darfur

5/01/06 Chmela, NYT, Thousands Rally in Support of American Aid to Darfur

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:18 AM |

Militants Warn China Over Oil in Niger Delta

5/01/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, Militants Warn China Over Oil in Niger Delta

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:27 AM |

White 'ingratitude' worries Tutu

5/01/06 BBC, White 'ingratitude' worries Tutu

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:29 AM |

May 2, 2006

How Bad Is Inflation in Zimbabwe?

5/02/06 Wines, NYT, How Bad Is Inflation in Zimbabwe?

Posted on May 2, 2006 6:16 AM |

May 4, 2006

Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

5/04/06 Polgreen & Brinkley, NYT, Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

Posted on May 4, 2006 6:53 AM |

Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

5/04/06 Mekay, IPS, Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

Posted on May 4, 2006 7:11 AM |

May 6, 2006

Rebels sign Darfur peace deal after two years of talks

5/06/06 Rice, Guardian, Rebels sign Darfur peace deal after two years of talks

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:39 AM |

Sudan - Main points of the deal

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Sudan - Main points of the deal ... Timeline: Darfur conflict

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:05 AM |

May 8, 2006

Liberia sex-for-aid 'widespread'

5/08/06 BBC, Liberia sex-for-aid 'widespread'

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:40 PM |

May 11, 2006

Ethnic Divisions in Sri Lanka Seem Wider Than Ever

5/11/06 Sengupta, NYT, Ethnic Divisions in Sri Lanka Seem Wider Than Ever

Posted on May 11, 2006 6:37 AM |

May 13, 2006

Gasoline Pipeline Explodes in Nigeria, Killing About 200

5/13/06 Mauuray & Polgreen, NYT, Gasoline Pipeline Explodes in Nigeria, Killing About 200

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:56 AM |

May 14, 2006

Zimbabwe's Inflation Rate Tops 1,000%

5/14/06 Hartnack, Wa. Post, Zimbabwe's Inflation Rate Tops 1,000%

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:45 AM |

May 15, 2006

In Darfur, rapes and shootings go on, despite peace agreement

5/15/06 Rice, Guardian, In Darfur, rapes and shootings go on, despite peace agreement

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:09 AM |

West's failure over climate change will kill 182m Africans

5/15/06 Thornton, Independent, West's Failure over Climate Change 'Will Kill 182m Africans'

Posted on May 15, 2006 7:26 PM |

May 16, 2006

EU subsidies deny Africa's farmers of their livelihood

5/16/06 Frith, Independent, EU subsidies deny Africa's farmers of their livelihood

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:31 AM |

Aids and a lost generation: Children raising children

5/16/06 Penketh, Independent, Aids and a lost generation: Children raising children

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:32 AM |

May 17, 2006

U.S. Secretly Backing Warlords in Somalia

5/17/06 Wax & DeYoung, U.S. Secretly Backing Warlords in Somalia

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:36 AM |

May 18, 2006

The right thing in Nigeria

5/18/06 NYT, The right thing in Nigeria

Posted on May 18, 2006 5:57 AM |

May 20, 2006

Famine in Kenya: The rains have finally come, but for many it's already too late

5/20/06 McFerran, Independent, Famine in Kenya: The rains have finally come, but for many it's already too late

Posted on May 20, 2006 6:50 AM |

May 22, 2006

Shell contests huge Nigeria fine

5/22/06 BBC, Shell contests huge Nigeria fine

Posted on May 22, 2006 6:15 AM |

May 24, 2006

Foreigners held over Congo 'plot'

5/24/06 BBC, Foreigners held over Congo 'plot'

Posted on May 24, 2006 6:29 AM |

May 26, 2006

Mogadishu hospitals 'overwhelmed'

5/26/06 BBC, Mogadishu hospitals 'overwhelmed'

Posted on May 26, 2006 10:12 AM |

May 29, 2006

Somalis Brave a Sea of Perils for Jobs Abroad

5/29/06 Lacey, NYT, Somalis Brave a Sea of Perils for Jobs Abroad

Posted on May 29, 2006 6:50 AM |

June 6, 2006

Somali Islamists Declare Victory; Warlords on Run

6/06/06 Lacey, NYT, Somali Islamists Declare Victory; Warlords on Run

Posted on June 6, 2006 5:52 AM |

June 7, 2006

Timber trader guilty over Liberia

6/07/06 BBC, Timber trader guilty over Liberia

Posted on June 7, 2006 8:29 AM |

Nigerian Militants Attack Oil Facility, Abduct Five South Koreans

6/07/06 Bansal, All Headline News, Nigerian Militants Attack Oil Facility, Abduct Five South Koreans

Posted on June 7, 2006 8:23 PM |

June 8, 2006

Efforts by C.I.A. Fail in Somalia, Officials Charge

6/08/06 Mazzetti, NYT, Efforts by C.I.A. Fail in Somalia, Officials Charge

Posted on June 8, 2006 9:33 AM |

June 10, 2006

Tribal Leaders Reject U.N. Force in Darfur, Threaten 'Holy War'

6/10/06 Lederer, AP, Tribal Leaders Reject U.N. Force in Darfur, Threaten 'Holy War'

Posted on June 10, 2006 8:07 AM |

June 13, 2006

In Africa, China Trade Brings Growth, Unease

6/13/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, In Africa, China Trade Brings Growth, Unease

Posted on June 13, 2006 6:27 AM |

June 14, 2006

US opens new war front in North Africa

6/14/06 Motlagh, Asia Times, US opens new war front in North Africa

Posted on June 14, 2006 6:40 AM |

Islamist militias capture Somali town

6/14/06 Al Jazeera, Islamist militias capture Somali town

Posted on June 14, 2006 9:58 PM |

June 15, 2006

New report uncovers Darfur atrocities

6/15/06 AL Jazeera, New report uncovers Darfur atrocities

Posted on June 15, 2006 10:00 PM |

June 18, 2006

Gender-Based Violence Galvanized Warlords' Foes

6/18/06 Timberg, WP, Gender-Based Violence Galvanized Warlords' Foes

Posted on June 18, 2006 7:14 AM |

Sri Lanka on brink of war

6/18/06 McDougall, Observer, Sri Lanka on brink of war

Posted on June 18, 2006 7:20 AM |

June 19, 2006

In Mogadishu, a New Moral Code Emerges

6/19/06 Timberg, WP, In Mogadishu, a New Moral Code Emerges

Posted on June 19, 2006 7:28 AM |

Rwanda reaps rewards of wartime nature conservation

6/19/06 Haynes, CSM, Rwanda reaps rewards of wartime nature conservation

Posted on June 19, 2006 7:36 AM |

Dealing with the devil in Darfur

6/19/06 Flint, IHT, Dealing with the devil in Darfur

Posted on June 19, 2006 7:45 AM |

June 20, 2006

Sudan's Other Crisis

6/20/06 Sterling, IPS, Sudan's Other Crisis

Posted on June 20, 2006 8:02 AM |

June 21, 2006

Wen Rolls Out 'Win-win' Strategy in Africa

6/21/06 Bezlova, IPS, Wen Rolls Out 'Win-win' Strategy in Africa

Posted on June 21, 2006 8:41 AM |

Foreign intervention in Somalia?

6/21/06 Crilly, CSM, Foreign intervention in Somalia?

Posted on June 21, 2006 8:41 AM |

June 22, 2006

US seeks Somali Islamists' help

6/22/06 BBC, US seeks Somali Islamists' help

Posted on June 22, 2006 5:54 AM |

June 25, 2006

Somali Militia Head Tied to Bin Laden

6/25/06 Duhul, WP, Somali Militia Head Tied to Bin Laden

Posted on June 25, 2006 7:56 AM |

Sudan suspends all UN mission work in Darfur

6/25/069 McDoom, WP, Sudan suspends all UN mission work in Darfur

Posted on June 25, 2006 7:57 AM |

June 26, 2006

New Militant Leader Emerges in Mogadishu

6/26/06 Lacey, NYT, New Militant Leader Emerges in Mogadishu

Posted on June 26, 2006 5:27 AM |

A Humanitarian Disaster Looms Amongst Somali Refugees

6/26/06 Mulama, IPS, A Humanitarian Disaster Looms Amongst Somali Refugees

Posted on June 26, 2006 7:57 AM |

Oil worker hostages freed

6/26/06 Australian, Oil worker hostages freed

Posted on June 26, 2006 12:53 PM |

June 27, 2006

Somali militia attack commander posts

6/27/06 Al Jazeera, Somali militia attack commander posts

Posted on June 27, 2006 7:46 AM |

African countries struggling with high oil prices

6/27/06 People's Daily, African countries struggling with high oil prices

Posted on June 27, 2006 7:15 PM |

June 28, 2006

Ethiopia says Somalia 'a threat'

6/28/06 BBC, Ethiopia says Somalia 'a threat'

Posted on June 28, 2006 5:32 AM |

June 29, 2006

Nigerian oil dispute flares into full-scale revolt

6/29/06 Ashby, Reuters, Nigerian oil dispute flares into full-scale revolt

Posted on June 29, 2006 6:56 AM |

Annan: U.S. wrong to support warlords in Somalia

6/29/06 Shabazz, FinalCall, Annan: U.S. wrong to support warlords in Somalia

Posted on June 29, 2006 7:04 AM |

June 30, 2006

AU turns down democracy charter

6/30/06 BBC, AU turns down democracy charter

Posted on June 30, 2006 8:27 AM |

July 1, 2006

Sudan squabbles over UN troops

7/01/06 Al Jazeera, Sudan squabbles over UN troops

Posted on July 1, 2006 8:56 AM |

July 2, 2006

Mistaken Entry Into Clan Dispute Led to U.S. Black Eye in Somalia

7/02/06 Timberg, WP, Mistaken Entry Into Clan Dispute Led to U.S. Black Eye in Somalia

Posted on July 2, 2006 7:42 AM |

Ethiopia denies Somalia incursion

7/02/06 Al Jazeera, Ethiopia denies Somalia incursion

Posted on July 2, 2006 7:46 AM |

July 8, 2006

Nigeria to cut thousands of jobs

7/08/06 BBC, Nigeria to cut thousands of jobs

Posted on July 8, 2006 6:07 AM |

July 9, 2006

Harare blocks cross-border food hunt

7/09/06 Al Jazeera, Harare blocks cross-border food hunt

Posted on July 9, 2006 8:18 PM |

Islamists in fresh Mogadishu push

7/09/06 BBC, Islamists in fresh Mogadishu push

Posted on July 9, 2006 8:40 PM |

July 10, 2006

S Africa's economy signals change

7/10/06 Al Jazeera, S Africa's economy signals change

Posted on July 10, 2006 8:18 PM |

July 11, 2006

Tanzania: Palm Oil Wars - Tax Breaks Have Always Been a Political Hot Potato

7/11/06 All Africa, Tanzania: Palm Oil Wars - Tax Breaks Have Always Been a Political Hot Potato

Posted on July 11, 2006 8:14 AM |

July 12, 2006

Last US-backed warlord surrenders to Somali Islamists

7/12/06 Bloomfield, Independent, Last US-backed warlord surrenders to Somali Islamists

Posted on July 12, 2006 6:59 AM |

July 13, 2006

Blasts, kidnappings hit Nigeria oil firms

7/13/06 Nysoh, AP, Blasts, kidnappings hit Nigeria oil firms

Posted on July 13, 2006 10:29 AM |

July 14, 2006

Their only inheritance

7/14/06 Stuart, Guardian, Their only inheritance

Posted on July 14, 2006 6:43 AM |

Nigeria: Explosion Shoots Up Oil Price

7/14/06 AllAfrica, Nigeria: Explosion Shoots Up Oil Price

Posted on July 14, 2006 7:16 AM |

July 17, 2006

Nigeria govt drops plan to sell Port Harcourt refinery

7/17/06 African News Dimension, Nigeria govt drops plan to sell Port Harcourt refinery

Posted on July 17, 2006 3:46 AM |

July 18, 2006

Nigeria: Africa's Oil, Minerals And Conflicts

7/18/06 AllAfrica, Nigeria: Africa's Oil, Minerals And Conflicts

Posted on July 18, 2006 6:18 AM |

July 19, 2006

Niger: Protests Against Soaring Cost of Living

7/18/06 AllAfrica, Niger: Protests Against Soaring Cost of Living

Posted on July 19, 2006 6:14 AM |

China targets Niger uranium

7/19/06 Minimg Journal, China targets Niger uranium

Posted on July 19, 2006 6:16 AM |

Hard times for Nigerian oil town

7/19/06 Gregory, BBC, Hard times for Nigerian oil town

Posted on July 19, 2006 6:17 AM |

July 20, 2006

Militiamen Close In on Key Somali City

7/20/06 Nor, AP, Militiamen Close In on Key Somali City

Posted on July 20, 2006 9:23 AM |

Analysis: Nigeria in oil revenue dilemma

7/20/06 M&C News, Analysis: Nigeria in oil revenue dilemma

Posted on July 20, 2006 7:31 PM |

July 21, 2006

Sudan: UN Refugee Agency 'Extremely Concerned' At Rising Attacks in Darfur

7/21/06 All Africa, Sudan: UN Refugee Agency 'Extremely Concerned' At Rising Attacks in Darfur

Posted on July 21, 2006 5:50 AM |

Nigeria: Total Debt Stock Now $4.9 Billion, Says DMO

7/21/06 Abuja, Al Africa, Nigeria: Total Debt Stock Now $4.9 Billion, Says DMO

Posted on July 21, 2006 7:29 AM |

Fears of war in Somalia grow

7/21/06 Regan, CSM, Fears of war in Somalia grow

Posted on July 21, 2006 7:19 PM |

July 22, 2006

Ethiopia 'seizes new Somali town'

7/22/06 Guardian, Ethiopia 'seizes new Somali town'

Posted on July 22, 2006 5:59 AM |

Nigerian Entangled In Jefferson Investigation

7/22/06 Lengel, WP, Nigerian Entangled In Jefferson Investigation

Posted on July 22, 2006 6:23 AM |

Islamist call to arms in Somalia

7/21/06 Al Jazeera, Islamist call to arms in Somalia

Posted on July 22, 2006 6:33 AM |

July 23, 2006

U.S. Cuts in Africa Aid Said to Hurt War on Terror

7/23/06 Mazetti, NYT, U.S. Cuts in Africa Aid Said to Hurt War on Terror

Posted on July 23, 2006 6:23 AM |

Somalia inches towards war

7/23/06 Harris, Observer, Somalia inches towards war

Posted on July 23, 2006 6:37 AM |

South African expert commends Nigeria's power reforms

7/23/06 Nnabuffe, AND, South African expert commends Nigeria's power reforms

Posted on July 23, 2006 7:05 AM |

July 25, 2006

Somalia on the edge of full-scale war

7/25/06 Crilly, CSM, Somalia on the edge of full-scale war

Posted on July 25, 2006 7:29 AM |

Somalia's Islamic militia rules out talks

7/26/06 Tomlinson, AP, Somalia's Islamic militia rules out talks

Posted on July 25, 2006 7:42 AM |

No timeframe to resume Nigeria Bonny output -Shell

7/25/06 Reuters, No timeframe to resume Nigeria Bonny output -Shell

Posted on July 25, 2006 7:43 AM |

Nigeria's $6 bln Olokola holders signs free trade zone pact

7/25/06 Market Watch, Nigeria's $6 bln Olokola holders signs free trade zone pact

Posted on July 25, 2006 1:29 PM |

July 26, 2006

A New Frontier of Jihadi Islam?

7/26/06 Mushtaq, MoJo, A New Frontier of Jihadi Islam?

Posted on July 26, 2006 7:25 AM |

Nigeria's crude reserves increase by 5 percent

7/26/06 People's Daily, Nigeria's crude reserves increase by 5 percent

Posted on July 26, 2006 8:57 PM |

Collateral damage: Sri Lanka caught in Israel-Lebanon war

7/26/06 Izzadeen, Khaleej Times, Collateral damage: Sri Lanka caught in Israel-Lebanon war

Posted on July 26, 2006 9:02 PM |

July 27, 2006

Oil Rises on Decline in Nigerian Exports, Middle East Conflict

7/27/06 Bloomberg, Oil Rises on Decline in Nigerian Exports, Middle East Conflict

Posted on July 27, 2006 8:45 PM |

July 28, 2006

Violence Erupts as Vote Nears in Congo

7/28/06 Timberg, WP, Violence Erupts as Vote Nears in Congo

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:28 AM |

Somali government close to collapse as Islamists take palace

7/28/06 Semgupta, Independent, Somali government close to collapse as Islamists take palace

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:35 AM |

Forever in chains: The tragic history of Congo

7/28/06 Vallely, Independent, Forever in chains: The tragic history of Congo

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:36 AM |

Shell Nigeria starts repairs on leaking pipeline

7/28/06 Reuters, Shell Nigeria starts repairs on leaking pipeline

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:53 AM |

Zimbabwe: Budget Puts Govt $253 Trillion in the Red

7/28/06 Mugari, All Africa, Zimbabwe: Budget Puts Govt $253 Trillion in the Red

Posted on July 28, 2006 8:50 AM |

Oil back at $US75, Nigeria in focus

7/28/06 The Age, Oil back at $US75, Nigeria in focus

Posted on July 28, 2006 8:42 PM |

July 30, 2006

War's Chaos Steals Congo's Young by the Millions

7/30/06 Polgreen, NYT, War's Chaos Steals Congo's Young by the Millions

Posted on July 30, 2006 7:00 AM |

July 31, 2006

Nigeria's oil production outages

7/31/06 Reuters, Nigeria's oil production outages

Posted on July 31, 2006 6:58 AM |

Nigeria oil minister can't say when shut in output to return

7/31/06 Market Watch, Nigeria oil minister can't say when shut in output to return

Posted on July 31, 2006 7:13 AM |

August 1, 2006

Niger delta human development report - Amazing paradoxes

8/01/06 Vanguard, Niger delta human development report - Amazing paradoxes

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:09 AM |

August 2, 2006

Somalia loses 11 more ministers

8/02/06 BBC, Somalia loses 11 more ministers

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:41 AM |

August 3, 2006

More oil money should stay in Nigeria's delta -ICG

8/03/06 Shirbon, Reuters, More oil money should stay in Nigeria's delta -ICG

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:49 AM |

Angola oil production set to steam ahead

8/03/06 Reuters, Angola oil production set to steam ahead

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:50 AM |

Indian Oil to pump in $2 bn in Nigeria refinery

8/03/06 Airy, Financial Express, Indian Oil to pump in $2 bn in Nigeria refinery

Posted on August 3, 2006 6:20 PM |

August 4, 2006

Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

8/04/06 BBC, Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

Posted on August 4, 2006 7:34 AM |

August 5, 2006

Thousands of Muslims flee fierce fighting in Sri Lanka

8/05/06 Huggler, Independent, Thousands of Muslims flee fierce fighting in Sri Lanka

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:28 AM |

Unemployment rate in Niger Delta still high

8/05/06 The Tide, Unemployment rate in Niger Delta still high

Posted on August 5, 2006 9:18 AM |

August 7, 2006

Niger Delta Human Development Report: Grinding Poverty & Deprivation in N-Delta

8/07/06 Vanguard, Niger Delta Human Development Report: Grinding Poverty & Deprivation in N-Delta

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:50 AM |

Niger Delta crisis unfortunate - Ibori

8/08/06 Idowu, Tribune.ng, Niger Delta crisis unfortunate - Ibori

Posted on August 7, 2006 5:42 PM |

August 8, 2006

South Africa: Zimbabwean Migrants Vulnerable to Abuse

8/08/06 All Africa, South Africa: Zimbabwean Migrants Vulnerable to Abuse

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:44 PM |

Dep Gov blames Niger Delta problems on majority tribes

8/08/06 The Tide, Dep Gov blames Niger Delta problems on majority tribes

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:51 PM |

Ethiopia: 10,000 Homeless in Flood-Hit Eastern Town

8/08/06 Ababa, All Africa, Ethiopia: 10,000 Homeless in Flood-Hit Eastern Town

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:52 PM |

August 9, 2006

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

8/09/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:01 AM |

UN Asked to Investigate Massacre of 17 Aid Workers

8/09/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, UN Asked to Investigate Massacre of 17 Aid Workers

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:16 AM |

August 11, 2006

PanAfrica: United States to Establish Mission to African Union

8/11/06 Corey, All Africa, PanAfrica: United States to Establish Mission to African Union

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:25 AM |

E Guinea ministers resign en bloc

8/11/06 BBC, E Guinea ministers resign en bloc

Posted on August 11, 2006 8:38 AM |

Silenced nation - Eritrea

8/11/06 Rice, Guardian, Silenced nation - Eritrea

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:07 AM |

August 14, 2006

Nigeria to name leaders who 'stole' 212bn oil money

8/14/06 Howden, Independent, Nigeria to name leaders who 'stole' 212bn oil money

Posted on August 14, 2006 7:44 AM |

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

8/14/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Posted on August 14, 2006 9:03 PM |

August 15, 2006

South Africa gives white farmers six months to sell

8/15/06 Peta, Independent, South Africa gives white farmers six months to sell

Posted on August 15, 2006 6:26 AM |

Air strike on Sri Lankan orphanage kills 61 schoolgirls

8/15/06 Huggler, Independent, Air strike on Sri Lankan orphanage kills 61 schoolgirls

Posted on August 15, 2006 6:27 AM |

August 16, 2006

Million receiving ARVs in Africa

8/16/06 BBC, Million receiving ARVs in Africa

Posted on August 16, 2006 7:20 AM |

August 19, 2006

UN concerned about deteriorating situation in Darfur

8/19/06 People's Daily, UN concerned about deteriorating situation in Darfur

Posted on August 19, 2006 8:30 AM |

August 20, 2006

US joins Ethiopian flood battle

8/20/06 BBC, US joins Ethiopian flood battle

Posted on August 20, 2006 7:25 AM |

August 22, 2006

South Africa: Higher Oil Price 'Will Keep Pushing Up Interest Rate'

8/22/06 Von Gass, All Africa, South Africa: Higher Oil Price 'Will Keep Pushing Up Interest Rate'

Posted on August 22, 2006 7:38 AM |

August 23, 2006

Sudan armies abuse children - UN

8/23/06 BBC, Sudan armies abuse children - UN

Posted on August 23, 2006 7:40 AM |

Oil workers to quit Niger Delta

8/23/06 News 24, Oil workers to quit Niger Delta

Posted on August 23, 2006 8:18 AM |

August 24, 2006

Africa Adds to Miserable Ranks of Child Workers

8/24/06 Wines, NYT, Africa Adds to Miserable Ranks of Child Workers

Posted on August 24, 2006 7:50 AM |

Nigerian oil militants vow revenge for killings

8/24/06 Ashby, Scotsman, Nigerian oil militants vow revenge for killings

Posted on August 24, 2006 8:06 AM |

Nigeria: 'Why Niger-Delta Crises Persists'

8/24/06 Balogun, All Africa, Nigeria: 'Why Niger-Delta Crises Persists'

Posted on August 24, 2006 8:09 AM |

August 25, 2006

South Africa: The Eastern Cape Exodus

8/25/06 Njamela, All Africa, South Africa: The Eastern Cape Exodus

Posted on August 25, 2006 7:01 AM |

South Africa: There's No Room

8/25/06 Horn, All Africa, South Africa: There's No Room

Posted on August 25, 2006 7:02 AM |

Bush Sends Top U.S. Diplomat On Africa To Sudan

8/25/06 Lee, AHN, Bush Sends Top U.S. Diplomat On Africa To Sudan

Posted on August 25, 2006 7:16 AM |

Nigeria troops 'burn Delta slums'

8/25/06 BBC, Nigeria troops 'burn Delta slums'

Posted on August 25, 2006 7:19 AM |

August 26, 2006

Chad president orders Chevron, Petronas to leave

8/26/06 Miarom, Reuters, Chad president orders Chevron, Petronas to leave

Posted on August 26, 2006 6:46 AM |

US warns of 'build-up' in Darfur

8/26/06 BBC, US warns of 'build-up' in Darfur

Posted on August 26, 2006 7:03 AM |

Huge rise in sexual assaults on women in Darfur refugee camps

8/26/06 Kimbell, Independent, Huge rise in sexual assaults on women in Darfur refugee camps

Posted on August 26, 2006 7:10 AM |

August 27, 2006

Jaffna evacuation ferry arrives

8/27/06 BBC, Jaffna evacuation ferry arrives

Posted on August 27, 2006 6:39 AM |

August 28, 2006

Chad oil company deadline expires

8/28/06 BBC, Chad oil company deadline expires

Posted on August 28, 2006 6:31 AM |

August 29, 2006

Former Congolese Warlord Is Charged With Crimes Against Children

8/29/06 Lee, AHN, Former Congolese Warlord Is Charged With Crimes Against Children

Posted on August 29, 2006 6:33 AM |

Sudan snubs US envoy sent to ease way for UN troops

8/29/06 AP, Sudan snubs US envoy sent to ease way for UN troops

Posted on August 29, 2006 6:46 AM |

Chad: Oil Upheaval Unlikely to Impact Development in Short-Term

8/29/06 All Africa, Chad: Oil Upheaval Unlikely to Impact Development in Short-Term

Posted on August 29, 2006 7:02 AM |

Chad: Country Denies Oil Allegations

8/29/06 All Africa, Chad: Country Denies Oil Allegations

Posted on August 29, 2006 7:18 AM |

August 30, 2006

Zimbabwe defends lack of housing

8/30/06 Biles, BBC, Zimbabwe defends lack of housing

Posted on August 30, 2006 7:20 AM |

Sudan police beat up fuel protesters

8/30/06 Al Jazeera, Sudan police beat up fuel protesters

Posted on August 30, 2006 7:53 AM |

September 1, 2006

Sudan: Army Unleashes Military Offensive in Darfur

9/01/06 Fasher, All Africa, Sudan: Army Unleashes Military Offensive in Darfur

Posted on September 1, 2006 7:11 AM |

September 3, 2006

Nigerian oil delta seethes as militants are buried

9/03/06 Shirbon, Reuters, Nigerian oil delta seethes as militants are buried

Posted on September 3, 2006 8:45 AM |

September 5, 2006

The Big Question: Why has the crisis grown worse in Darfur, and can there be a solution?

9/05/06 Bloomfield, Independent, The Big Question: Why has the crisis grown worse in Darfur, and can there be a solution?

Posted on September 5, 2006 8:58 AM |

Chad eyes bigger share of its oil profits

9/05/06 Soares, CSM, Chad eyes bigger share of its oil profits

Posted on September 5, 2006 9:02 AM |

September 10, 2006

US accused of covert operations in Somalia

9/10/06 Barnett & Smith, Observer, US accused of covert operations in Somalia

Posted on September 10, 2006 7:12 AM |

September 13, 2006

Nigeria oil unions stage strike

9/13/06 Last, BBC, Nigeria oil unions stage strike

Posted on September 13, 2006 7:10 AM |

September 15, 2006

Nigeria resumes normal oil exports after strike

9/15/06 Reuters, Nigeria resumes normal oil exports after strike

Posted on September 15, 2006 7:57 AM |

September 17, 2006

China and India 'boosting Africa'

9/17/06 BBC, China and India 'boosting Africa'

Posted on September 17, 2006 6:29 AM |

Bush hints at use of force in Darfur

9/17/06 Bloomfield, Independent, Bush hints at use of force in Darfur

Posted on September 17, 2006 6:36 AM |

2 Million Desperate, Quarter Million Dead in Darfur, Sudan Says It's A Lie

9/17/06 Mathaba News, 2 Million Desperate, Quarter Million Dead in Darfur, Sudan Says It's A Lie

Posted on September 17, 2006 6:39 AM |

Nigeria 'll Lead World's LNG Output

9/17/06 Thisday, Nigeria 'll Lead World's LNG Output

Posted on September 17, 2006 6:49 AM |

September 18, 2006

As Peace Mission Nears End, War in Sudan Intensifies

9/18/06 Timberg, WP, As Peace Mission Nears End, War in Sudan Intensifies

Posted on September 18, 2006 5:53 AM |

Somalia president escapes blasts

9/18/06 Al Jazeera, Somalia president escapes blasts

Posted on September 18, 2006 5:54 AM |

World marches to save Darfur

9/18/06 Bloomberg, Independent, World marches to save Darfur

Posted on September 18, 2006 8:19 PM |

September 19, 2006

Bush blocks campaign to put pressure on Sudan over Darfur

9/19/06 Cornwell, Independent, Bush blocks campaign to put pressure on Sudan over Darfur

Posted on September 19, 2006 6:25 AM |

September 21, 2006

From dawn to dusk, the daily struggle of Africa's women

9/21/06 Vallely, Independent, From dawn to dusk, the daily struggle of Africa's women

Posted on September 21, 2006 6:45 AM |

Pride of a continent: Africa's gifts to the world

9/21/06 Brown & Taylor, Independent, Pride of a continent: Africa's gifts to the world

Posted on September 21, 2006 6:45 AM |

September 22, 2006

Gateses' Approach to African Hunger is Bound to Fail

9/22/06 Rosset, Seattle PI, Gateses' Approach to African Hunger is Bound to Fail

Posted on September 22, 2006 6:41 AM |

Islamists tighten grip on Somalia

9/22/06 AL Jazeera, Islamists tighten grip on Somalia

Posted on September 22, 2006 7:13 AM |

September 23, 2006

Time running out for Darfur - US

9/23/06 BBC, Time running out for Darfur - US

Posted on September 23, 2006 6:58 AM |

September 24, 2006

Islamists Calm Somali Capital With Restraint

9/24/06 Gettleman, NYT, Islamists Calm Somali Capital With Restraint

Posted on September 24, 2006 7:57 AM |

Darfur: Three years of carnage; 200,000 dead; 2.5 million displaced; one question

9/24/06 Usborne, Independent, Darfur: Three years of carnage; 200,000 dead; 2.5 million displaced; one question

Posted on September 24, 2006 8:15 AM |

Diamond warrior: Roy Sesana, Spokesman for The Kalahari Bushmen

9/24/06 Guest, Independent, Diamond warrior: Roy Sesana, Spokesman for The Kalahari Bushmen

Posted on September 24, 2006 8:16 AM |

September 27, 2006

Geldof warns major powers over Darfur

9/27/06 Tapsfield, Independent, Geldof warns major powers over Darfur

Posted on September 27, 2006 5:56 AM |

Somali Islamists in war warning

9/27/06 BBC, Somali Islamists in war warning

Posted on September 27, 2006 10:09 PM |

September 30, 2006

British-brokered deal has rekindled war

9/30/06 Steele, Guardian, British-brokered deal has rekindled war

Posted on September 30, 2006 7:09 AM |

October 3, 2006

25 Oil Workers Are Abducted in Nigeria

10/03/06 AP, 25 Oil Workers Are Abducted in Nigeria

Posted on October 3, 2006 12:17 PM |

October 5, 2006

Al-Qaeda's Far-Reaching New Partner

10/05/06 Whitlock, WP, Al-Qaeda's Far-Reaching New Partner

Posted on October 5, 2006 5:44 AM |

October 7, 2006

Sudan Divestment Effort Gains Momentum at State Level

10/07/06 Boustany, WP, Sudan Divestment Effort Gains Momentum at State Level

Posted on October 7, 2006 7:30 AM |

'Powder keg' in S Africa - Tutu

10/07/06 BBC, 'Powder keg' in S Africa - Tutu

Posted on October 7, 2006 7:30 AM |

October 13, 2006

Immigrants are victims as 'apartheid' returns to South Africa

10/13/06 Chinnoy, Independent, Immigrants are victims as 'apartheid' returns to South Africa

Posted on October 13, 2006 8:24 AM |

Sudan: 'World Must Place Sanctions Sudan's Oil'

10/13/06 AHN, Sudan: 'World Must Place Sanctions Sudan's Oil'

Posted on October 13, 2006 9:55 AM |

Angola Example of Oil Growth in Africa

10/13/06 Faul, AP, Angola Example of Oil Growth in Africa

Posted on October 13, 2006 9:57 AM |

October 15, 2006

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Social Security Not So Much a Luxury as a Necessity

10/15/06 van der Westhuizen, IPS, SOUTHERN AFRICA: Social Security Not So Much a Luxury as a Necessity

Posted on October 15, 2006 6:52 AM |

October 17, 2006

Eritrea incursion 'to pick crops'

10/17/06 BBC, Eritrea incursion 'to pick crops'

Posted on October 17, 2006 7:22 AM |

October 19, 2006

Emergency order in Nigerian state

10/19/06 BBC, Emergency order in Nigerian state

Posted on October 19, 2006 7:10 AM |

October 20, 2006

Nigerian leaders 'stole' $380bn

10/20/06 BBC, Nigerian leaders 'stole' $380bn

Posted on October 20, 2006 9:22 AM |

October 21, 2006

UN suspends repatriation of Sudanese refugees from Uganda

10/21/06 People's Daily, UN suspends repatriation of Sudanese refugees from Uganda

Posted on October 21, 2006 6:42 AM |

Allow royal fathers to resolve Niger Delta crisis

10/21/06 Tide Online, Allow royal fathers to resolve Niger Delta crisis

Posted on October 21, 2006 6:24 PM |

Niger Deltans have been neglected for long

10/21/06 Tide Online, Niger Deltans have been neglected for long

Posted on October 21, 2006 6:24 PM |

October 22, 2006

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

10/22/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Posted on October 22, 2006 8:05 AM |

October 25, 2006

Niger orders expulsion of Arabs

10/25/06 Ireland Online, Niger orders expulsion of Arabs

Posted on October 25, 2006 8:22 AM |

Nigeria Villagers Seize 3 Oil Platforms

10/25/06 AP, Nigeria Villagers Seize 3 Oil Platforms

Posted on October 25, 2006 12:37 PM |

October 26, 2006

Somalia's Islamists take key town

10/26/06 BBC, Somalia's Islamists take key town

Posted on October 26, 2006 7:26 AM |

Niger Delta bears brunt after 50 years of oil spills

10/26/06 Brown, Independent, Niger Delta bears brunt after 50 years of oil spills

Posted on October 26, 2006 7:34 AM |

Mercy vs. justice as Liberia heals itself

10/26/06 McLaughlin, CSM, Mercy vs. justice as Liberia heals itself

Posted on October 26, 2006 11:51 AM |

October 27, 2006

In land of many wars, a forgotten conflict

10/27/06 Gettleman, NYT, In land of many wars, a forgotten conflict

Posted on October 27, 2006 8:30 AM |

October 28, 2006

Taking Terror Fight to N. Africa Leads U.S. to Unlikely Alliances

10/28/06 Whitlock, WP, Taking Terror Fight to N. Africa Leads U.S. to Unlikely Alliances

Posted on October 28, 2006 7:50 AM |

October 29, 2006

Africa's World of Forced Labor, in a 6-Year-Old's Eye

10/29/06 LaFranier, NYT, Africa's World of Forced Labor, in a 6-Year-Old's Eye

Posted on October 29, 2006 5:43 AM |

October 31, 2006

Chad Villages Hit by Echoes of Ethnic War Across Border

10/31/06 Polgreen, NYT, Chad Villages Hit by Echoes of Ethnic War Across Border

Posted on October 31, 2006 8:03 AM |

Bush hears grim Darfur report, aims to devise plan

10/31/06 Reuters, Bush hears grim Darfur report, aims to devise plan

Posted on October 31, 2006 12:31 PM |

November 1, 2006

Roar of the Asian tiger: How China bought up Africa

11/01/06 Coonan, Independent, Roar of the Asian tiger: How China bought up Africa

Posted on November 1, 2006 7:09 AM |

November 2, 2006

Nigeria gets new Islamic leader

11/02/06 BBC, Nigeria gets new Islamic leader

Posted on November 2, 2006 11:22 AM |

NGOs warn Africa is squandering oil windfall

11/02/06 SwissInfo, NGOs warn Africa is squandering oil windfall

Posted on November 2, 2006 7:26 PM |

November 3, 2006

Darfur militias 'kill children'

11/03/06 BBC, Darfur militias 'kill children'

Posted on November 3, 2006 8:26 AM |

India steps up trade ties in Africa

11/03/06 Baulduf, CSM, India steps up trade ties in Africa

Posted on November 3, 2006 8:33 AM |

Why is China chasing African oil?

11/03/06 Reuters, Why is China chasing African oil?

Posted on November 3, 2006 7:26 PM |

November 4, 2006

China dangles carrots for Africa

11/04/06 Al Jazeera, China dangles carrots for Africa

Posted on November 4, 2006 8:31 AM |

November 6, 2006

Chinese-African Summit Yields $1.9 Billion in Deals

11/06/06 Aizhu & Beck, Reuters, Chinese-African Summit Yields $1.9 Billion in Deals

Posted on November 6, 2006 8:44 AM |

November 7, 2006

Billions Needed to Climate-Proof Africa

11/07/06 Leahy, IPS, Billions Needed to Climate-Proof Africa

Posted on November 7, 2006 11:43 AM |

November 9, 2006

Oil workers flee Nigerian siege

11/09/06 BBC, Oil workers flee Nigerian siege

Posted on November 9, 2006 7:35 AM |

mpoverished Africa shudders under global warming threat

11/09/06 International News, mpoverished Africa shudders under global warming threat

Posted on November 9, 2006 7:41 AM |

November 10, 2006

AFRICA: Changing Climate, Changing Lives

11/10/06 Mulama, IPS, AFRICA: Changing Climate, Changing Lives

Posted on November 10, 2006 7:25 AM |

A Darfur town empties as the janjaweed return

11/10/06 Houreld, CSM, A Darfur town empties as the janjaweed return

Posted on November 10, 2006 9:16 AM |

Warlord in court over use of child soldiers in Congo

11/10/06 Smith, Independent, Warlord in court over use of child soldiers in Congo

Posted on November 10, 2006 9:20 AM |

Nigerian firms exploring gas in Niger Delta

11/10/06 Dominican Today, Nigerian firms exploring gas in Niger Delta

Posted on November 10, 2006 9:20 PM |

November 13, 2006

S Lanka 'recruits child fighters'

11/13/06 BBC, S Lanka 'recruits child fighters'

Posted on November 13, 2006 11:52 AM |

Nigeria: Hope Brightens On Shell's Return to Abandoned Oil Wells

11/13/06 Onabu Wari, All Africa, Nigeria: Hope Brightens On Shell's Return to Abandoned Oil Wells

Posted on November 13, 2006 9:03 PM |

November 15, 2006

Powers 'stoking Somali conflict'

11/15/06 BBC, Powers 'stoking Somali conflict'

Posted on November 15, 2006 7:45 AM |

November 16, 2006

Zimbabwe offers farm compensation

11/16/06 BBC, Zimbabwe offers farm compensation

Posted on November 16, 2006 7:22 AM |

Iran and Syria supplied Somali Islamists with arms, says UN

11/16/06 Bloomfield, Independent, Iran and Syria supplied Somali Islamists with arms, says UN

Posted on November 16, 2006 7:29 AM |

November 17, 2006

Sudan Says It Will Accept U.N.-African Peace Force in Darfur

11/17/06 Worth, NYT, Sudan Says It Will Accept U.N.-African Peace Force in Darfur

Posted on November 17, 2006 8:36 AM |

Sudan closing off Darfur to outside world

11/17/06 Houreld, CSM, Sudan closing off Darfur to outside world

Posted on November 17, 2006 8:37 AM |

November 18, 2006

Sudan 'begins new Darfur attacks'

11/18/06 BBC, Sudan 'begins new Darfur attacks'

Posted on November 18, 2006 7:30 AM |

Chad calls up troops as villages burn

11/18/06 Bloomfield, Independent, Chad calls up troops as villages burn

Posted on November 18, 2006 8:39 AM |

November 20, 2006

Thousands flee as floods hit Kenyan refugee camp

11/20/06 Bloomfield, Independent, Thousands flee as floods hit Kenyan refugee camp

Posted on November 20, 2006 7:20 AM |

Slow talks could leave climate deal in 'tatters'

11/20/06 Grice, Independent, Slow talks could leave climate deal in 'tatters'

Posted on November 20, 2006 7:20 AM |

November 21, 2006

HIV cases still rising in Africa

11/21/06 BBC, HIV cases still rising in Africa

Posted on November 21, 2006 7:01 AM |

U.S. Sets Jan. 1 Deadline for Sudan to Act on Darfur

11/21/06 Kessler & Boutany, WP, U.S. Sets Jan. 1 Deadline for Sudan to Act on Darfur

Posted on November 21, 2006 7:23 AM |

November 22, 2006

Somalia flood waters still rising

11/22/06 BBC, Somalia flood waters still rising

Posted on November 22, 2006 7:00 AM |

Workers seized from Nigeria ship

11/22/06 BBC, Workers seized from Nigeria ship

Posted on November 22, 2006 7:30 AM |

November 23, 2006

Gaddafi: Migration 'inevitable'

11/23/06 BBC, Gaddafi: Migration 'inevitable' Map

Posted on November 23, 2006 8:10 AM |

November 25, 2006

Civilians flee fighting in Congo

11/25/06 Al Jazeera, Civilians flee fighting in Congo

Posted on November 25, 2006 8:52 AM |

November 26, 2006

Chad rebels 'marching on capital'

11/26/06 BBC, Chad rebels 'marching on capital'

Posted on November 26, 2006 8:47 AM |

The Foreign Office, Sudan's secret police chief, and the war on terror

11/26/06 Elliott, Independent, The Foreign Office, Sudan's secret police chief, and the war on terror

Posted on November 26, 2006 8:55 AM |

November 28, 2006

'Sierra Leone is like a tinderbox. It will only take one spark'

11/28/06 Bloomfield, Independent, 'Sierra Leone is like a tinderbox. It will only take one spark'

Posted on November 28, 2006 7:34 AM |

November 29, 2006

U.S. Peacekeeping Plan for Somalia Criticized

11/29/06 Lynch, WP, U.S. Peacekeeping Plan for Somalia Criticized

Posted on November 29, 2006 7:28 AM |

November 30, 2006

SA same-sex marriage law signed

11/30/06 BBC, SA same-sex marriage law signed

Posted on November 30, 2006 7:29 AM |

Western oil companies face Asian upstarts in Africa

11/30/06 Talley & Gonzalez, Market Watch, Western oil companies face Asian upstarts in Africa

Posted on November 30, 2006 8:40 PM |

December 1, 2006

Sex Abuse of Girls Is Stubborn Scourge in Africa

12/01/06 LaFranier, NYT, Sex Abuse of Girls Is Stubborn Scourge in Africa

Posted on December 1, 2006 8:45 AM |

December 2, 2006

US urges end to Somalia arms ban

12/02/06 Al Jazeera, US urges end to Somalia arms ban

Posted on December 2, 2006 8:18 AM |

French jets pound the Central African Republic

12/02/06 IRIN, French jets pound the Central African Republic

Posted on December 2, 2006 4:09 PM |

Way out of N-Delta crises, by 65 Nobel Laureates

12/02/06 Vanguard, Way out of N-Delta crises, by 65 Nobel Laureates

Posted on December 2, 2006 6:18 PM |

December 4, 2006

Rwanda resisting 'bully' France

12/04/06 BBC, Rwanda resisting 'bully' France

Posted on December 4, 2006 8:40 AM |

December 5, 2006

Darfur leader makes Sudan threat

12/05/06 BBC, Darfur leader makes Sudan threat

Posted on December 5, 2006 7:15 AM |

December 6, 2006

Rising Interest in Nuclear Power Brings New Life to Uranium Mining

12/06/06 Timberg, WP, Rising Interest in Nuclear Power Brings New Life to Uranium Mining

Posted on December 6, 2006 7:33 AM |

Nigeria: Of Rape, Intimidation And the Niger Delta

12/06/06 Okorafor, All Africa, Nigeria: Of Rape, Intimidation And the Niger Delta

Posted on December 6, 2006 8:08 AM |

December 7, 2006

Islamist warning for Somali force

12/07/06 BBC, Islamist warning for Somali force

Posted on December 7, 2006 7:08 AM |

UN airlifts staff out of Darfur town as Janjaweed move in

12/07/06 Davies, Independent, UN airlifts staff out of Darfur town as Janjaweed move in

Posted on December 7, 2006 7:12 AM |

December 8, 2006

'Heavy fighting' in Somali town

12/08/06 BBC, 'Heavy fighting' in Somali town

Posted on December 8, 2006 11:15 AM |

The Big Question: What's going on in Somalia, and is the Horn of Africa on the brink of war?

12/08/06 Penketh, Independent, The Big Question: What's going on in Somalia, and is the Horn of Africa on the brink of war?

Posted on December 8, 2006 11:33 AM |

December 10, 2006

Clashes fuel fears of war in Horn of Africa

12/10/06 Rice, Guardian, Clashes fuel fears of war in Horn of Africa

Posted on December 10, 2006 7:22 AM |

The rape of Darfur: a crime that is shaming the world

12/10/06 Woolf, Independent, The rape of Darfur: a crime that is shaming the world

Posted on December 10, 2006 7:29 AM |

Algeria bomb targets oil workers

12/10/06 BBC, Algeria bomb targets oil workers

Posted on December 10, 2006 9:33 PM |

December 11, 2006

Darfur civilians burned alive after horsemen attack aid truck

12/11/06 Shahine, Guardian, Darfur civilians burned alive after horsemen attack aid truck

Posted on December 11, 2006 9:38 PM |

Darfur crisis crosses borders

12/11/06 Schapiro, CSM, Darfur crisis crosses borders

Posted on December 11, 2006 9:44 PM |

December 12, 2006

Mengistu found guilty of genocide

12/12/06 BBC, Mengistu found guilty of genocide

Posted on December 12, 2006 8:16 AM |

Global jihad's new front in Africa

12/12/06 Baldauf, CSM, Global jihad's new front in Africa

Posted on December 12, 2006 8:32 AM |

December 15, 2006

SPDC poised to enhance development in Niger Delta

12/15/06 The Tide, SPDC poised to enhance development in Niger Delta

Posted on December 15, 2006 7:00 AM |

Great Lakes security pact signed

12/15/06 BBC, Africa: Great Lakes security pact signed

Posted on December 15, 2006 7:34 AM |

December 17, 2006

Oil installation attacked in southern Nigeria

12/17/06 Angola Press, Oil installation attacked in southern Nigeria

Posted on December 17, 2006 6:56 AM |

December 19, 2006

IMF criticises business environment in the Middle East and North Africa

12/19/06 Rahman, GulfNews, IMF criticises business environment in the Middle East and North Africa

Posted on December 19, 2006 6:44 PM |

December 20, 2006

The Big Question: Why have five nurses and a doctor been condemned to death in Libya?

12/20/06 Popham, Independent, The Big Question: Why have five nurses and a doctor been condemned to death in Libya?

Posted on December 20, 2006 7:17 AM |

Climate change clash in Africa

12/20/06 McConnell, CSM, Climate change clash in Africa

Posted on December 20, 2006 7:30 AM |

December 21, 2006

Somalia 'is at war' with Ethiopia

12/21/06 BBC, Somalia 'is at war' with Ethiopia

Posted on December 21, 2006 6:15 AM |

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

12/21/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Posted on December 21, 2006 7:14 AM |

Shell evacuates families from Niger Delta

12/21/06 IOL, Shell evacuates families from Niger Delta

Posted on December 21, 2006 7:15 AM |

December 23, 2006

Officials: Nigerian Refinery Bombed

12/23/06 Houreld, ABC, Officials: Nigerian Refinery Bombed

Posted on December 23, 2006 8:30 AM |

December 25, 2006

Ethiopia attacks Somalia airports

12/25/06 BBC, Ethiopia attacks Somalia airports

Posted on December 25, 2006 7:16 AM |

December 26, 2006

Ethiopian fighter jets bombard Somali airports

12/26/06 Bloomfield, Independent, Ethiopian fighter jets bombard Somali airports

Posted on December 26, 2006 3:45 AM |

Ethiopia intervenes in Somali civil war

12/26/06 Pflanz, CSM, Ethiopia intervenes in Somali civil war

Posted on December 26, 2006 7:30 AM |

December 27, 2006

Hundreds die as oil pipeline explodes in Lagos

12/27/06 Usborne, Independent, Hundreds die as oil pipeline explodes in Lagos

Posted on December 27, 2006 7:49 AM |

December 28, 2006

Malnutrition Is Cheating Its Survivors, and Africa's Future

12/28/06 Wines, NYT, Malnutrition Is Cheating Its Survivors, and Africa's Future

Posted on December 28, 2006 8:06 AM |

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This page contains an archive of all entries posted to Uncommon Thought News Archives 2006 in the (WoT) Africa category. They are listed from oldest to newest.

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