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January 2, 2007

Aid to Africa triples during Bush presidency, but strings attached

1/02/07 Usborne, Independent, Aid to Africa triples during Bush presidency, but strings attached

January 4, 2007

In pictures: Juba's street struggle

1/04/07 BBC, In pictures: Juba's street struggle

WEST AFRICA: From Desertification, to Migration, to Conflict

1/04/07 Zamble, IPS, WEST AFRICA: From Desertification, to Migration, to Conflict

Nigeria: Oil firm fails to free hostages

1/04/07 Gentile, M&C, Nigeria: Oil firm fails to free hostages

January 6, 2007

Somalis protest over Ethiopians

1/06/07 BBC, Somalis protest over Ethiopians

January 7, 2007

Somalis turn on troops as warlords take control

1/07/07 SMH, Somalis turn on troops as warlords take control

U.S. support key to Ethiopia's invasion

1/07/07 Slavin, USA Today, U.S. support key to Ethiopia's invasion

January 8, 2007

Islamists Out, Somalia Tries to Rise From Chaos

1/08/07 Gettleman, NYT, Islamists Out, Somalia Tries to Rise From Chaos

January 9, 2007

US Somali air strikes 'kill many'

1/09/07 BBC, US Somali air strikes 'kill many'

U.S. Strike in Somalia Targets Al-Qaeda Figure

1/09/07 DeYoung, WP, U.S. Strike in Somalia Targets Al-Qaeda Figure

January 10, 2007

Nigeria's Oil Production Could be Threatened by Rising Niger Delta Violence

1/10/07 Offor, VOA, Nigeria's Oil Production Could be Threatened by Rising Niger Delta Violence

January 11, 2007

Somali raids miss terror suspects

1/11/07 BBC, Somali raids miss terror suspects

Pakistani military experts strengthen Mugabe's army

1/11/07 Peta, Independent, Pakistani military experts strengthen Mugabe's army

January 13, 2007

US Strikes on al-Qa'ida Chiefs Kill Nomads

1/13/07 Penketh & Bloomfield, Independent, US Strikes on al-Qa'ida Chiefs Kill Nomads

January 14, 2007

Out of Africa: Cotton and Cash

1/14/07 Zachary, NYT, Out of Africa: Cotton and Cash

January 15, 2007

Lake Chad fishermen pack up their nets

1/15/07 BBC, Lake Chad fishermen pack up their nets

EU Warns US Bombing Escalates Somalia Violence

1/15/07 Havemann, Reuters, EU Warns US Bombing Escalates Somalia Violence

January 16, 2007

Nomads report deaths from airstrikes in remote region of Somalia

1/16/07 North Canary Times, Nomads report deaths from airstrikes in remote region of Somalia

January 17, 2007

Pregnancy Is a Dangerous Pursuit in Zambia

1/17/07 Chimangeni, IPS, Pregnancy Is a Dangerous Pursuit in Zambia

Bush war in Africa

1/17/07 Cherian, Frontline - India, Bush war in Africa

January 20, 2007

U.S. Air Strikes in Somalia Condemned for Killing Innocent Civilians

1/20/07 Glanz, OneWorld, U.S. Air Strikes in Somalia Condemned for Killing Innocent Civilians

January 22, 2007

New Somali Government Faces Old Problem: Clans

1/22/07 Gettleman, NYT, New Somali Government Faces Old Problem: Clans

January 23, 2007

Soldiers open fire on Guinea protesters

1/23/07 Smith, Independent, Soldiers open fire on Guinea protesters

January 28, 2007

Virulent TB in South Africa May Imperil Millions

1/28/07 Wines, NYT, Virulent TB in South Africa May Imperil Millions

January 29, 2007

Nigerian militants in jail raid

1/29/07 Last, BBC, Nigerian militants in jail raid

February 1, 2007

'Anti-Aids gel' trial is stopped

2/01/07 BBC, 'Anti-Aids gel' trial is stopped

February 5, 2007

Child Soldiers Are a Time Bomb

2/05/07 BBC, Child Soldiers Are a Time Bomb

Mauritania rejects migrant boat

2/05/07 BBC, Mauritania rejects migrant boat

February 6, 2007

Pentagon to Set Up New Command in Africa

2/06/07 AP, Pentagon to Set Up New Command in Africa

February 8, 2007

EU job centres to target Africans

2/08/07 Kroeger, BBC, EU job centres to target Africans

Hu Defends China's Role in Africa

2/08/07 Hu, Hu Defends China's Role in Africa

February 9, 2007

Mauritania 'to let migrants land'

2/09/07 BBC, Mauritania 'to let migrants land'

After the Disaster of Iraq, Bush Turns His Attention to Algeria

2/09/07 Doyle, Independent, After the Disaster of Iraq, Bush Turns His Attention to Algeria

Ethiopia is accused of 'torturing and illegally jailing opponents of regime'

2/09/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Ethiopia is accused of 'torturing and illegally jailing opponents of regime'

February 10, 2007

NIGERIA: Vice President Fights for His Political Life

2/10/07 Olukoya, IPS, NIGERIA: Vice President Fights for His Political Life

February 11, 2007

In Niger, Trees and Crops Turn Back the Desert

2/11/07 Polgreen, NYT, In Niger, Trees and Crops Turn Back the Desert

February 14, 2007

Surviving Zimbabwe's runaway inflation

2/14/07 BBC, Surviving Zimbabwe's runaway inflation

Whites fear Mugabe-style evictions as South Africa seizes first farm

2/14/07 Peta, Independent, Whites fear Mugabe-style evictions as South Africa seizes first farm

February 15, 2007

Disaster threat hangs over Chad

2/15/07 BBC, Disaster threat hangs over Chad

February 16, 2007

US Slammed for Backing off 'Genocide' Charge

2/16/7 Glantz, OneWorld, US Slammed for Backing off 'Genocide' Charge

February 18, 2007

Army and police desert beleaguered Mugabe

2/18/07 Meldrum, Guardian, Army and police desert beleaguered Mugabe

February 19, 2007

Patron of African Misgovernment

2/19/07 NYT, Patron of African Misgovernment

February 20, 2007

North Africa Feared as Staging Ground for Terror

2/20/07 Smith, NYT, North Africa Feared as Staging Ground for Terror

February 21, 2007

Zimbabwe's police ban protests

2/21/07 BBC, Zimbabwe's police ban protests

Anglo American profits grow 46%

2/21/07 BBC, Anglo American profits grow 46%

Mass exodus as forgotten tragedy explodes in Central African Republic

2/21/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Mass exodus as forgotten tragedy explodes in Central African Republic

February 24, 2007

Cyclone and flooding cause devastation in Mozambique

2/24/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Cyclone and flooding cause devastation in Mozambique

February 25, 2007

Senegalese hope election brings jobs

2/25/07 Ross, BBC, Senegalese hope election brings jobs

February 26, 2007

In pictures: Growing khat

2/26/07 BBC, In pictures: Growing khat

March 2, 2007

The Wars of Sudan

3/01/07 Waal, Nation, The Wars of Sudan

March 3, 2007

CNN, Niger Delta And Western Media Portrayals of Africa (II)

3/03/07 Kpergoi, All Africa, CNN, Niger Delta And Western Media Portrayals of Africa (II)

March 4, 2007

Abject poverty, root of Niger-Delta crises

3/04/07 Ibuot, Vanguard, Abject poverty, root of Niger-Delta crises --Barr. Olakunle Agbebi

March 6, 2007

Ghana celebrates 50 years that changed Africa

3/06/07 Ryan, WP, Ghana celebrates 50 years that changed Africa

March 8, 2007

Sudanese Leader's Long Letter Gets Brief Response From Bush

3/08/07 Kessler, WP, Sudanese Leader's Long Letter Gets Brief Response From Bush

March 10, 2007

Dispute over salt tax may be behind kidnapping of Britons

3/10/07 Penketh, Independent, Dispute over salt tax may be behind kidnapping of Britons

March 12, 2007

Sudan government 'orchestrated Darfur crimes'

3/12/07 Sturcke, Guardian, Sudan government 'orchestrated Darfur crimes'

Niger abandons energy privatisations after reform

3/12/07 Engineering News, Niger abandons energy privatisations after reform

March 14, 2007

MDGs Depend on Power Relations Changing

3/14/07 Nduru, IPS, MDGs Depend on Power Relations Changing

AUSTRALIA: Sudan Survivors Lost in Their New Home

3/14/07 Tarcaynski, IPS, AUSTRALIA: Sudan Survivors Lost in Their New Home

March 15, 2007

Ivorian women 'forgotten victims'

3/15/07 BBC, Ivorian women 'forgotten victims'

March 16, 2007

Poverty and the plague of a dictator who brought an entire country to its knees

3/16/07 Howden, Independent, Poverty and the plague of a dictator who brought an entire country to its knees

March 19, 2007

China Provokes Debate in Africa

3/09/07 Bello, FPIF, China Provokes Debate in Africa

In pictures: Sudan's slave voices

3/19/07 BBC, In pictures: Sudan's slave voices

March 20, 2007

Sudan Darfur camps 'almost full'

3/20/07 BBC, Sudan Darfur camps 'almost full'

Nowadays, Angola Is Oil's Topic A

3/20/07 Mouawad, NYT, Nowadays, Angola Is Oil's Topic A

Zimbabwe's Crackdown Widens to Reach Opposition Grass Roots

3/20/07 Wines, NYT, Zimbabwe's Crackdown Widens to Reach Opposition Grass Roots

March 21, 2007

Heavy fighting erupts in Somalia

3/21/07 BBC, Heavy fighting erupts in Somalia

Militants Drag Corpses in Somali Streets

3/21/07 AP, Militants Drag Corpses in Somali Streets

March 22, 2007

Mugabe seizes passports from opposition activists

3/22/07 Peta, Independent, Mugabe seizes passports from opposition activists

African field enhances Tullow Oil's prospects

3/22/07 Baker, Independent, African field enhances Tullow Oil's prospects

March 25, 2007

AFRICA: Renewable Sources the Key to Energy Crisis?

3/24/07 Nieuwoudt, IPS, AFRICA: Renewable Sources the Key to Energy Crisis?

March 28, 2007

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai 'arrested'

3/28/07 BBC, Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai 'arrested'

Scores die in Nigeria tanker fire

3/28/07 BBC, Scores die in Nigeria tanker fire

March 29, 2007

Uganda's Early Gains Against HIV Eroding

3/29/07 Timberg, WP, Uganda's Early Gains Against HIV Eroding

March 30, 2007

New low-cost vaccine for Africa

3/20/07 BBC, New low-cost vaccine for Africa

Thousands flee into Darfur after raid by French troops devastated 'ghost town'

3/30/07 Smith, Independent, Thousands flee into Darfur after raid by French troops devastated 'ghost town'

March 31, 2007

Fighting in Somalia's capital is the worst in more than 15 years

3/31/07 Hassan, Independent, Fighting in Somalia's capital is the worst in more than 15 years

April 1, 2007

Splintering of Rebel Groups Adds to Chaos in Darfur

4/01/07 McCrummen, WP, Splintering of Rebel Groups Adds to Chaos in Darfur

April 3, 2007

Call for UK oil firms to quit Niger Delta amid talks to free kidnapped Scot

4/03/07 Urquhart, Scotsman, Call for UK oil firms to quit Niger Delta amid talks to free kidnapped Scot

April 4, 2007

Into Africa

4/04/07 Feffer, FPIF, Into Africa (3/15)

April 6, 2007

US reveals its efforts to topple Mugabe regime

4/06/07 McAskill, Guardian, US reveals its efforts to topple Mugabe regime

April 7, 2007

Two new abductions in Niger Delta

4/07/07 BBC, Two new abductions in Niger Delta

EU given war crime warning over Somalia aid

4/07/07 Rice, Guardian, EU given war crime warning over Somalia aid

Arab Nomads, 'Not Pro-Anything,' Also Suffer in Darfur

4/07/07 McCrummen, WP, Arab Nomads, 'Not Pro-Anything,' Also Suffer in Darfur

April 11, 2007

Explosions rock Algerian capital

4/11/07 BBC, Explosions rock Algerian capital

Hundreds Killed in Attacks in Eastern Chad

4/11/07 AP, Hundreds Killed in Attacks in Eastern Chad

April 12, 2007

Testing Time for Nigeria

4/12/07 Ghazvinian, Nation, Testing Time for Nigeria

Google maps the Darfur crisis

4/12/07 Baldauf, CSM, Google maps the Darfur crisis

Uganda forest protest turns deadly

4/12/07 Al Jazeera, Uganda forest protest turns deadly

April 14, 2007

Zimbabwe girls' rights activist wins World's Children's Prize

4/14/07 Nordstrom, Independent, Zimbabwe girls' rights activist wins World's Children's Prize

April 15, 2007

Suicide Bombers Strike N. Africa Again

4/15/07 Whitlock, WP, Suicide Bombers Strike N. Africa Again

April 17, 2007

Nigeria: Facts and figures

4/17/07 BBC, Nigeria: Facts and figures

April 18, 2007

Sudan Flying Arms to Darfur, Panel Reports

4/18/07 Hoge, NYT, Sudan Flying Arms to Darfur, Panel Reports

Why Sudan is now allowing UN troops in Darfur

4/18/07 LaFranchi, CSM, Why Sudan is now allowing UN troops in Darfur

April 19, 2007

Nigeria's Military Reports Killing 25 Suspected Militants

4/19/07 Rabiu, AP, Nigeria's Military Reports Killing 25 Suspected Militants

Globalism with Combat Boots

4/19/07 Mukkail, ITT, Globalism with Combat Boots

April 21, 2007

SUDAN: China Takes Credit for Sending Int'l Troops to Darfur

4/21/07 Bezlova, IPS, SUDAN: China Takes Credit for Sending Int'l Troops to Darfur

Hundreds Flee Battles in Somali Capital

4/21/07 Duhul, AP, Hundreds Flee Battles in Somali Capital

Growing Unrest Posing a Threat to Nigerian Oil

4/21/07 Mouawad, NYT, Growing Unrest Posing a Threat to Nigerian Oil

April 22, 2007

Call for Nigeria election re-run

4/22/07 BBC, Call for Nigeria election re-run

Nigerian voters' views: Polling day

4/22/07 BBC, Nigerian voters' views: Polling day

Rich nations under pressure to honour G8 pledge to Africa

4/22/07 Vallely, Independent, Rich nations under pressure to honour G8 pledge to Africa

April 23, 2007

Huge win for Nigeria's Yar'Adua

4/23/07 BBC, Huge win for Nigeria's Yar'Adua

Nigerian: 'Forced to vote against my wish'

4/23/07 BBC, Nigerian: 'Forced to vote against my wish'

Huge win for Nigeria's Yar'Adua

4/23/07 BBC, Huge win for Nigeria's Yar'Adua

Somali death toll rises to 212

4/23/07 Duhul, AP, Somali death toll rises to 212

April 24, 2007

Gunmen kill Chinese in Ethiopia

4/24/07 BBC, Gunmen 'kill Chinese in Ethiopia'

Gunmen Kill at Least 69 in Attack on Oilfield in Ethiopia

4/24/07 Cody, WP, Gunmen Kill at Least 69 in Attack on Oilfield in Ethiopia

April 25, 2007

In Somalia, Those Who Feed Off Anarchy Fuel It

4/25/07 Gettleman, NYT, In Somalia, Those Who Feed Off Anarchy Fuel It

Five killed in Niger Delta as communities clash over oil

4/25/06 M&C, Five killed in Niger Delta as communities clash over oil

Sudan holding up Darfur-bound food aid: U.N.

4/25/07 Aloisi, Reuters, Sudan holding up Darfur-bound food aid: U.N.

April 26, 2007

Premier claims Somali 'victory'

4/26/07 BBC, Premier claims Somali 'victory'

Darfur militias 'killing with impunity'

4/26/07 Brisbane Times, Darfur militias 'killing with impunity'

Chinese push into Africa won't be derailed by deadly attack in Ethiopia

4/26/07 MainChi, Chinese push into Africa won't be derailed by deadly attack in Ethiopia

April 27, 2007

Somalia is 'worst refugee crisis'

4/27/07 BBC, Somalia is 'worst refugee crisis'

Life after death for Africa's child soldiers

4/27/07 McFeran, Independent, Life after death for Africa's child soldiers

Activists Decry Bank's Loan Approval for Uganda Dam

4/27/07 Mekay, IPS, Activists Decry Bank's Loan Approval for Uganda Dam

Activists Decry Bank's Loan Approval for Uganda Dam

4/27/07 Mekay, IPS, Activists Decry Bank's Loan Approval for Uganda Dam

April 28, 2007

UN lifts Liberia diamond sale ban

4/28/07 BBC, UN lifts Liberia diamond sale ban

Nigeria loses 600,000 bpd to Niger Delta crisis : official

4/28/07 AfricaAsia, Nigeria loses 600,000 bpd to Niger Delta crisis : official

May 8, 2007

China, Russia deny weapons breach

5/08/07 BBC, China, Russia deny weapons breach

May 11, 2007

Chinese envoy to put pressure on Sudan over Darfur

5/11/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Chinese envoy to put pressure on Sudan over Darfur

May 13, 2007

Fury over Zimbabwe's UN role

5/13/07 Whitaker, Independent, Fury over Zimbabwe's UN role

Ethiopians Fear for Their Interfaith Oasis

5/13/07 McCrummen, WP, Ethiopians Fear for Their Interfaith Oasis

May 15, 2007

China promises to do more to help Africa

5/15/07 Wheatley, Reuters, China promises to do more to help Africa

May 16, 2007

China defends its role in Africa

5/16/07 BBC, China defends its role in Africa

Why Africa won't rein in Mugabe

5/16/07 Baldauf, CSM, Why Africa won't rein in Mugabe

May 18, 2007

Sudan accused on Darfur killings

5/18/07 BBC, Sudan accused on Darfur killings

May 20, 2007

Solar Flashlight Lets Africa's Sun Deliver the Luxury of Light to the Poorest Villages

5/20/07 Connors & Blumenthal, NYT, Solar Flashlight Lets Africa's Sun Deliver the Luxury of Light to the Poorest Villages

Nigerian oil unions threaten to strike

5/20/07 IC, Nigerian oil unions threaten to strike

G8 says Africa threatened with new round of debt

5/20/07 AFP, G8 says Africa threatened with new round of debt

May 25, 2007

Thousands march for SA pay rise

5/25/07 BBC, Thousands march for SA pay rise

May 28, 2007

Millions who risk death for a better life

5/28/07 Bloomfield, Independnet, Millions who risk death for a better life

U.S. Africa Command Brings New Concerns

5/28/07 Pincus, WP, U.S. Africa Command Brings New Concerns

May 29, 2007

Tackling Nigeria's violent oil swamps

5/29/07 Murray, BBC, Tackling Nigeria's violent oil swamps

Bush Imposes New Sanctions on Sudan

5/29/07 AP, Bush Imposes New Sanctions on Sudan

May 30, 2007

Oil May Allow Sudan to Escape Sanctions' Pain

5/30/07 Mouawad, NYT, Oil May Allow Sudan to Escape Sanctions' Pain

Grounding Sudan's Air Force

5/30/07 Axe, Wired, Grounding Sudan's Air Force

June 2, 2007

US forces attack Somalia target

6/02/07 Al Jazeera, US forces attack Somalia target

June 8, 2007

G8 leaders reach $60bn Aids deal

6/08/07 BBC, G8 leaders reach $60bn Aids deal

Chocoholics may be funding war in Africa

6/08/07 Soares, Independent, Chocoholics may be funding war in Africa

June 9, 2007

Zambia feels the reality of G8's empty promises

6/09/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Zambia feels the reality of G8's empty promises

June 10, 2007

Briefing: World Economic Forum aims to build on Africa's boom

6/10/07 Rodgers, Independent, Briefing: World Economic Forum aims to build on Africa's boom

June 11, 2007

U.S. Relies on Sudan Despite Condemning It

6/11/07 Miller & Meyer, LA Times, U.S. Relies on Sudan Despite Condemning It

June 13, 2007

Workers Mount Show Of Force In S.Africa Strike

6/13/07 Reuters, Workers Mount Show Of Force In S.Africa Strike

African nations clash over sales of ivory

6/13/07 Crilly, CSM, African nations clash over sales of ivory

African economy 'to expand 6.2%'

6/13/07 BBC, African economy 'to expand 6.2%'

June 14, 2007

Poverty, Strife Stanch Nigeria's Oil

6/14/07 Harris, AP, Poverty, Strife Stanch Nigeria's Oil

African deal cut on ivory trade

6/14/07 Black, BBC, African deal cut on ivory trade

June 18, 2007

Militants hold Nigeria oil base

6/18/07 BBC, Militants hold Nigeria oil base

Nigeria unions join fuel strike

6/18/07 BBC, Nigeria unions join fuel strike

June 19, 2007

Nigeria U-turn over strike threat

6/19/07 BBC, Nigeria U-turn over strike threat

June 20, 2007

Strike bites in Nigerian cities

6/20/07 BBC, Strike bites in Nigerian cities

Spread of AIDS in Africa Is Outpacing Treatment

6/20/07 Timberg, WP, Spread of AIDS in Africa Is Outpacing Treatment

June 21, 2007

Army recaptures Nigerian oil base

6/21/07 BBC, Army recaptures Nigerian oil base

June 22, 2007

Payout for Ivorian toxic victims

6/22/07 BBC, Payout for Ivorian toxic victims

UN food aid 'causing chaos and violence' in Somalia

6/22/07 Bloomfield, Independent, UN food aid 'causing chaos and violence' in Somalia

Military focuses on development in Africa

6/22/07 Hill, CSM, Military focuses on development in Africa

Nigeria strike set to intensify

6/22/07 Al Jazeera, Nigeria strike set to intensify

China envoy defends Darfur record

6/22/07 AL Jazeera, China envoy defends Darfur record

June 23, 2007

SA unions reject pay offer

6/23/07 Al Jazeera, SA unions reject pay offer

June 24, 2007

Nigeria's unions end fuel strike

6/24/07 BBC, Nigeria's unions end fuel strike

North Africa Reluctant to Host U.S. Command

6/24/07 Whitlock, WP, North Africa Reluctant to Host U.S. Command

June 25, 2007

ZIMBABWE: Food a Political Tool?

6/25/07 Makanga, IPS, ZIMBABWE: Food a Political Tool?

China boosts African economies, offering a 'second opportunity'

6/25/07 Harman, CSM, China boosts African economies, offering a 'second opportunity'

June 26, 2007

How China's support of Sudan shields a regime called 'genocidal'

6/26/07 Harman, CSM, How China's support of Sudan shields a regime called 'genocidal'

June 29, 2007

Puntland struggles to aid refugees

6/29/07 Al Jazeera, Puntland struggles to aid refugees

June 30, 2007

Ambitious plan for a new Africa: Welcome to the U.S.A (that's the United States of Africa)

6/30/07 Soares, Independent, Ambitious plan for a new Africa: Welcome to the U.S.A (that's the United States of Africa)

July 1, 2007

Why Uganda hates the plastic bag

7/01/07 Whitaker, BBC, Why Uganda hates the plastic bag

Special Report: Sudan in Crisis

7/01/07 WP, Special Report: Sudan in Crisis

July 2, 2007

No Oil Yet, but Tiny African Isle Finds Slippery Dealings

7/2/07 Meier & Mouawad, NYT, No Oil Yet, but Tiny African Isle Finds Slippery Dealings

July 3, 2007

UN amends Western Sahara report

7/3/07 Al Jazeera, UN amends Western Sahara report

Leaders split over African unity

7/3/07 BBC, Leaders split over African unity

Mitterrand's role revealed in Rwandan genocide warning

7/3/07 Smith, Independent, Mitterrand's role revealed in Rwandan genocide warning

POLITICS: Conflicts In the Spotlight at African Union Summit

7/3/07 Mulama, IPS, POLITICS: Conflicts In the Spotlight at African Union Summit

Janjaweed Using Rape as 'Integral' Weapon in Darfur, Aid Group Says

7/3/07 Boustany, WP, Janjaweed Using Rape as 'Integral' Weapon in Darfur, Aid Group Says

July 5, 2007

China Tries to Prevent Weapons in Darfur

7/5/07 AP, China Tries to Prevent Weapons in Darfur

Nigeria fights tobacco and drugs giants in court

7/5/07 McSmith, Independent, Nigeria fights tobacco and drugs giants in court

July 6, 2007

Unwanted in Israel

7/6/07 Al Jazeera, Unwanted in Israel

July 7, 2007

Rebel groups step up kidnaps and attacks on aid workers in Darfur

7/7/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Rebel groups step up kidnaps and attacks on aid workers in Darfur

Hunger stalks Darfur refugees

7/7/07 Al Jazeera, Hunger stalks Darfur refugees

July 10, 2007

Rescue package for Zimbabwe would peg dollar to rand

7/10/07 Peta, Independent, Rescue package for Zimbabwe would peg dollar to rand

July 12, 2007

Zimbabweans risk all for a new life

7/12/07 Al Jazeera, Zimbabweans risk all for a new life

Flooded with refugees, a farmer shares land

7/12/07 Baldauf, CSM, Flooded with refugees, a farmer shares land

July 13, 2007

Sudan 'resumes bombing in Darfur'

7/13/07 BBC, Sudan 'resumes bombing in Darfur'

July 14, 2007

Arabs pile into Darfur to take land 'cleansed' by janjaweed

7/14/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Arabs pile into Darfur to take land 'cleansed' by janjaweed

July 17, 2007

ZIMBABWE: Maternal Deaths, The Neglected Tragedy

7/17/07 Kwidini, IPS, ZIMBABWE: Maternal Deaths, The Neglected Tragedy

Chocolate now fuels war in West Africa?

7/17/07 Lambert, CSM, Chocolate now fuels war in West Africa?

Crop failure threat prompts WFP appeal for Somalia

7/17/07 Reuters, Crop failure threat prompts WFP appeal for Somalia

Somalia PM Unaware of Reported China Oil Deal

7/17/07 VOA, Somalia PM Unaware of Reported China Oil Deal

Niger aims to double uranium output in four years

7/17/07 Tattersall, Reuters, Niger aims to double uranium output in four years

July 22, 2007

Ethiopia Is Said to Block Food to Rebel Region

7/22/07 Gettleman, NYT, Ethiopia Is Said to Block Food to Rebel Region

Niger Asks Algeria to Help Fight Desert Rebels

7/22/07 Reuters, Niger Asks Algeria to Help Fight Desert Rebels

July 23, 2007

Hope, Concern Greet China's Growing Prominence in Africa

7/23/07 Diebert, IPS, Hope, Concern Greet China's Growing Prominence in Africa

Nigeria: Tackling the Niger Delta Crisis

7/23/07 Adedoja, All Africa, Nigeria: Tackling the Niger Delta Crisis

July 26, 2007

African migrant children 'beaten'

7/26/07 BBC, African migrant children 'beaten'

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Unequal Water Resources Present a Challenge

7/25/07 Lang, IPS, SOUTHERN AFRICA: Unequal Water Resources Present a Challenge

Simple sun-cooker takes off as a way to help Darfuris

7/26/07 Wood, CSM, Simple sun-cooker takes off as a way to help Darfuris

July 27, 2007

Climate change escalates Darfur crisis

7/27/07 Baldauf, CSM, Climate change escalates Darfur crisis

Senegal's migration gamble

7/27/07 Menezes, Al Jazeela, Senegal's migration gamble

July 29, 2007

Toiling in the Dark: Africa's Power Crisis

7/29/07 Wines, NYT, Toiling in the Dark: Africa's Power Crisis

July 30, 2007

Darfur and the Fight for Water

7/30/07 Baldauf & Stetson, CSM, Darfur and the Fight for Water

German Hard-Coal Production to Cease by 2018

7/30/07 Whitlock, WP, German Hard-Coal Production to Cease by 2018

July 31, 2007

Kenyan Farmers' Fate Caught Up in U.S. Aid Rules

7/31/07 Dugger, NYT, Kenyan Farmers' Fate Caught Up in U.S. Aid Rules

August 1, 2007

Sudan 'will support Darfur force'

8/01/07 BBC, Sudan 'will support Darfur force'

Is China Good for Africa?

8/01/07 CSM, Is China Good for Africa? (3 part series)

UN to send 26,000 troops to halt conflict in Darfur

8/01/07 Usborne, Independent, UN to send 26,000 troops to halt conflict in Darfur

August 2, 2007

Darfur: The evidence of war crimes

8/02/07 Grice, Independent, Darfur: The evidence of war crimes

Caps on Prices Only Deepen Zimbabweans' Misery

8/02/07 Wines, NYT, Caps on Prices Only Deepen Zimbabweans' Misery

August 3, 2007

Nigerian gunmen attack oil boats

8/03/07 BBC, Nigerian gunmen attack oil boats

August 9, 2007

The economic scramble for Africa

8/09/07 Griffin, Independent, The economic scramble for Africa

August 10, 2007

Gay Nigerians face Sharia death

8/10/07 BBC, Gay Nigerians face Sharia death

A President in denial, a ravaged nation denied hope

8/10/07 Butler, Independent, A President in denial, a ravaged nation denied hope

Risking Everything for Europe

8/10/07 Lucht, ITT, Risking Everything for Europe

August 12, 2007

S Leone election ballots counted

8/12/07 BBC, S Leone election ballots counted

August 14, 2007

Civilian Toll Cited In Somali Conflict

8/14/07 McCrummen, WP, Civilian Toll Cited In Somali Conflict

August 16, 2007

Gun battles in Nigeria oil city

8/16/07 BBC, Gun battles in Nigeria oil city

Farmers turned fighters

8/16/07 Al Jazeera, Farmers turned fighters - Darfur Fur tribe

August 18, 2007

Entrepreneurs From China Flourish in Africa

8/18/07 French & Polgreen, NYT, Entrepreneurs From China Flourish in Africa

August 19, 2007

A Free - For - All Over Oil Money in Nigeria

8/19/07 AP, A Free - For - All Over Oil Money in Nigeria

August 20, 2007

Darfur 'militia leader' warns UN

8/20/07 Al Jazeera, Darfur 'militia leader' warns UN

Israel Returns Illegal African Migrants to Egypt

8/20/07 Kershner, NYT, Israel Returns Illegal African Migrants to Egypt

August 21, 2007

Plans needed for Zimbabwe exodus

8/21/07 BBC, Plans needed for Zimbabwe exodus

China's Trade in Africa Carries a Price Tag

8/21/07 Polgreen & French, NYT, China's Trade in Africa Carries a Price Tag

August 22, 2007

Plight of the refugees locked out of the 'promised land'

8/22/07 Macintyre, Independent, Plight of the refugees locked out of the 'promised land'

August 23, 2007

Ghana: More Oil!

8/23/07 Accra, All Africa, Ghana: More Oil!

August 26, 2007

For African Migrants, Europe Becomes Further Away

8/26/07 Fisher, NYT, For African Migrants, Europe Becomes Further Away

August 27, 2007

Africa's most toxic town

8/27/07 Ndege, Al Jazeera, Africa's most toxic town

Zimbabwe economy in free fall

8/27/07 Schapiro, CSM, Zimbabwe economy in free fall

August 28, 2007

Lighting up Africa: Why today's residents are still making do with wax and wicks

8/28/07 Soares, Independent, Lighting up Africa: Why today's residents are still making do with wax and wicks

August 29, 2007

Sudan launches flood aid appeal

8/29/07 BBC, Sudan launches flood aid appeal

Coastguard helps Libya sea rescue

8/29/07 BBC, Coastguard helps Libya sea rescue

August 30, 2007

Sudan to help Iraq's Palestinians

8/30/07 BBC, Sudan to help Iraq's Palestinians

For Sudanese refugees, a cycle of flight

8/30/07 Murphy, CSM, For Sudanese refugees, a cycle of flight

August 31, 2007

Israelis extend mixed welcome to Sudanese

8/31/07 Prusher, CSM, Israelis extend mixed welcome to Sudanese

The looting of Kenya

8/31/07 Rice, Guardian, The looting of Kenya

September 1, 2007

Darfur rebels 'attack Sudan base'

9/01/07 Al Jazeera, Darfur rebels 'attack Sudan base'

Mystery DR Congo fever kills 100

9/01/07 BBC, Mystery DR Congo fever kills 100

Report reveals scale of corruption in Kenya

9/01/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Report reveals scale of corruption in Kenya

September 2, 2007

'State of war' in eastern Congo

9/02/07 BBC, 'State of war' in eastern Congo

September 3, 2007

Chaos in Darfur on Rise as Arabs Fight With Arabs

9/03/07 Gettleman, NYT, Chaos in Darfur on Rise as Arabs Fight With Arabs

September 4, 2007

Aid agency warns of possible starvation in eastern Ethiopia

9/04/07 Bengali, McClatchy, Aid agency warns of possible starvation in eastern Ethiopia

September 6, 2007

Israel to grant Darfur refugees citizenship

9/06/07 Prusher, CSM, Israel to grant Darfur refugees citizenship

September 8, 2007

Zimbabwe's precarious survival

9/08/07 Lloyd-Roberts, BBC, Zimbabwe's precarious survival

September 10, 2007

Black empowerment deal for Sasol

9/10/07 BBC, Black empowerment deal for Sasol

September 14, 2007

Tuareg rebels attack US plane as insurgency in Mali intensifies

9/14/07 Soares, Independent, Tuareg rebels attack US plane as insurgency in Mali intensifies

September 15, 2007

Floods hit large parts of Africa

9/15/07 Al Jazeera, Floods hit large parts of Africa

September 16, 2007

Worldwide rallies held for Darfur

9/16/07 BBC, Worldwide rallies held for Darfur

September 19, 2007

Ranks of child soldiers swell again in Congo

9/19/07 Baldauf, CSM, Ranks of child soldiers swell again in Congo

Group Urges Amnesty For Zimbabwe Leaders

9/19/07 Timberg, WP, Group Urges Amnesty For Zimbabwe Leaders

September 21, 2007

100,000 flee violence in Kenya as tribal conflict over land worsens

9/21/07 Bloomfield, Independent, 100,000 flee violence in Kenya as tribal conflict over land worsens

100,000 flee violence in Kenya as tribal conflict over land worsens

9/21/07 Bloomfield, Independent, 100,000 flee violence in Kenya as tribal conflict over land worsens

September 25, 2007

Darfur conflict spills into Chad

9/25/07 Clark, CSM, Darfur conflict spills into Chad

September 26, 2007

UK backs African farmers in battle over imported produce

9/26/07 Hickman, Independent, UK backs African farmers in battle over imported produce

Supermarkets run out of food as Mugabe tightens his stranglehold

9/26/07 Howden, Independent, Supermarkets run out of food as Mugabe tightens his stranglehold

Africa's AIDS Orphans

9/26/07 Baldauf, CSM, Africa's AIDS Orphans

September 30, 2007

Darfur attack kills peacekeepers

9/30/07 BBC, Darfur attack kills peacekeepers

October 1, 2007

Early CIA Involvement in Darfur Has Gone Unreported

10/01/07 Jason, Global Politician, Early CIA Involvement in Darfur Has Gone Unreported

October 3, 2007

Carter Gets Into Shouting Match in Sudan

10/03/07 Montesquiou, AP, Carter Gets Into Shouting Match in Sudan

How Tuaregs, Hausas are avoiding another Darfur

10/03/07 McConnell, CSM, How Tuaregs, Hausas are avoiding another Darfur

October 4, 2007

The Fight to Save Congo's Forests

10/04/07 Parenti, Nation, The Fight to Save Congo's Forests

October 5, 2007

Inside France's secret war

10/05/07 Hari, Independent, Inside France's secret war

October 6, 2007

Nairobi dump harming children

10/06/07 Al Jazeera, Nairobi dump harming children

October 7, 2007

Army-controlled Darfur town razed

10/07/07 BBC, Army-controlled Darfur town razed

Rape Epidemic Raises Trauma of Congo War

10/07/07 Gettleman, NYT, Rape Epidemic Raises Trauma of Congo War

October 8, 2007

An Ally from Hell

05/20/05 Henthoff, Village Voice, An Ally from Hell - Sudan & CIA

October 10, 2007

Vaccine-linked polio hits Nigeria

10/10/07 Last, BBC, Vaccine-linked polio hits Nigeria

In Africa, Prosperity From Seeds Falls Short

10/10/07 Dugger, NYT, In Africa, Prosperity From Seeds Falls Short

Nigeria's 'Godfathers' Denounced in Report

10/10/07 Timberg, WP, Nigeria's 'Godfathers' Denounced in Report

October 11, 2007

Tuareg nomads set to intensify rebellion in Niger

10/11/07 McConnell, CSM, Tuareg nomads set to intensify rebellion in Niger

October 12, 2007

Restraint urged after Sudan split

10/12/07 BBC, Restraint urged after Sudan split

October 14, 2007

As Angola Rebuilds, Most Find Their Poverty Persists

10/14/07 LaFranier, NYT, As Angola Rebuilds, Most Find Their Poverty Persists

October 15, 2007

Congo's pygmies take on World Bank to save rainforest from loggers

10/15/07 Brown, Independent, Congo's pygmies take on World Bank to save rainforest from loggers

World Bank Neglects African Farming, Study Says

10/15/07 Dugger, NYT, World Bank Neglects African Farming, Study Says

October 17, 2007

Ethiopia's 'own Darfur' as villagers flee government-backed violence

10/17/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Ethiopia's 'own Darfur' as villagers flee government-backed violence

Nigeria: Learning the hard way

10/17/07 Smith, Independent, Nigeria: Learning the hard way

In Southern Darfur, Signs of Another Massacre

10/17/07 Gettleman, NYT, In Southern Darfur, Signs of Another Massacre

October 21, 2007

Economies of Sub-Saharan Africa to Grow Steadily, IMF Says

10/21/07 Irwin, WP, Economies of Sub-Saharan Africa to Grow Steadily, IMF Says

October 25, 2007

Rebels tell China 'leave Sudan'

10/25/07 BBC, Rebels tell China 'leave Sudan'

Organic food rule change warning

10/25/07 BBC, Organic food rule change warning

October 27, 2007

Sudanese oil field attack threatens peace talks

10/27/07 Bright, CSM, Sudanese oil field attack threatens peace talks

October 29, 2007

U.S. Promises on Darfur Don't Match Actions

10/29/07 Abramowitz, WP, U.S. Promises on Darfur Don't Match Actions

October 31, 2007

World Bank woos Africans in the Diaspora

10/31/07 Akande, Odilli, World Bank woos Africans in the Diaspora

Warning of Somali 'catastrophe'

10/31/07 BBC, Warning of Somali 'catastrophe'

November 9, 2007

Uganda's rebels on 'forgiveness' tour

11/08/07 Okeowo, CSM, Uganda's rebels on 'forgiveness' tour

Gangs Terrorize Nigeria's Vital Oil Region

11/09/07 Polgreen, NYT, Gangs Terrorize Nigeria's Vital Oil Region

Niger's threatened nomads

11/09/07 Adow, Al Jazeera, Niger's threatened nomads

November 10, 2007

Congo's pygmies turn to technology

11/10/07 Mjoroge, Al Jazeera, Congo's pygmies turn to technology

November 13, 2007

IMF ready to cancel Liberia debt

11/13/07 BBC, IMF ready to cancel Liberia debt

November 14, 2007

'Fast economic growth' in Africa

11/14/07 BBC, 'Fast economic growth' in Africa

Ministers win Darfur court appeal

11/14/07 BBC, Ministers win Darfur court appeal

FG reconsiders U.S. proposal on Africa Command

11/14/07 Owete, Daily Independent, FG reconsiders U.S. proposal on Africa Command

November 15, 2007

Deportation of Darfuris 'not unduly harsh'

11/15/07 Russell, Independent, Deportation of Darfuris 'not unduly harsh'

November 17, 2007

Black Zimbabweans rally for white farms

11/17/07 Evans, Independent, Black Zimbabweans rally for white farms

November 20, 2007

'One million' homeless in Somalia

11/20/07 BBC, 'One million' homeless in Somalia

November 22, 2007

Somalia war-refugee crisis surpasses Darfur in its horror

11/22/07 Doyle, Independent, Somalia war-refugee crisis surpasses Darfur in its horror

November 24, 2007

The World Continues to Look Away. Don't.

11/24/07 O'Connell, SMH, The World Continues to Look Away. Don't.

November 25, 2007

Museveni enjoys summit limelight

11/26/07 Biles, BBC, Museveni enjoys summit limelight

Darfur rebels spurn Chinese force

11/25/07 BBC, Darfur rebels spurn Chinese force

Fight begins for the soul of South Africa

11/25/07 Nicoll, Guardian, Fight begins for the soul of South Africa

November 28, 2007

U.N. Says "Deep International Concern" At Ogaden Conflict

11/28/07 Reuters, U.N. Says "Deep International Concern" At Ogaden Conflict

November 30, 2007

Clogged by plastic bags, Africa begins banning them

11/30/07 Simpson, Independent, Clogged by plastic bags, Africa begins banning them

Clogged by plastic bags, Africa begins banning them

11/30/07 Simpson, Independent, Clogged by plastic bags, Africa begins banning them

December 1, 2007

The village with no men: a community crippled by HIV/Aids

12/01/07 Bloomfield, Independent, The village with no men: a community crippled by HIV/Aids

December 3, 2007

SOUTH AFRICA: Radioactive Water, the Price of Gold

12/03/07 Lang, IPS, SOUTH AFRICA: Radioactive Water, the Price of Gold

December 5, 2007

Ivory Coast hit by cocoa strike

12/05/07 BBC, Ivory Coast hit by cocoa strike

December 6, 2007

Nigeria suspends Siemens dealings

12/06/07 BBC, Nigeria suspends Siemens dealings

French army 'wants Chad payment'

12/06/07 BBC, French army 'wants Chad payment'

December 8, 2007

Choc tactics: Cocoa co-operatives

12/08/07 Skelton, Independent, Choc tactics: Cocoa co-operatives

December 9, 2007

Child 'witches' in Africa

12/09/07 Guardian, Child 'witches' in Africa video

December 10, 2007

China the victor as Europe fails to secure trade deal with Africa

12/10/07 Grice, Independent, China the victor as Europe fails to secure trade deal with Africa

Congo Republic Awash in Oil and Poverty

12/10/07 Polgreen, NYT, Congo Republic Awash in Oil and Poverty

December 11, 2007

Welfare deal for Nigeria's poor

12/11/07 BBC, Welfare deal for Nigeria's poor

December 12, 2007

Nigeria court bans rally permits

12/12/07 BBC, Nigeria court bans rally permits

December 13, 2007

FINANCE: US Senate Targets Asian, European Firms in Sudan

12/13/07 Aslam, IPS, FINANCE: US Senate Targets Asian, European Firms in Sudan

Somalia descends into Africa's worst crisis

12/13/07 Bengali, McClatchy, Somalia descends into Africa's worst crisis

Nigeria ex-oil governor charged

12/13/07 BBC, Nigeria ex-oil governor charged

December 14, 2007

Sweden denies Mogadishu conflict

12/14/07 BBC, Sweden denies Mogadishu conflict

December 16, 2007

Somali premier dissolves cabinet

12/16/07 BBC Somali premier dissolves cabinet

December 18, 2007

ENERGY-SOUTH AFRICA: Food Security Hobbles Biofuel Strategy

12/18/07 Nieuwoudt, IPS, ENERGY-SOUTH AFRICA: Food Security Hobbles Biofuel Strategy

December 19, 2007

Darfur peace force 'set to fail'

12/19/07 BBC, Darfur peace force 'set to fail'

MALAWI: ''Foreign Traders Are Taking Our Jobs''

12/19/07 Semu-Banda, IPS, MALAWI: ''Foreign Traders Are Taking Our Jobs''

December 20, 2007

Asylum-seekers from Congo face deportation

12/20/07 Dugan, Independent, Asylum-seekers from Congo face deportation

December 24, 2007

Pfizer arrests sought in Nigeria

12/24/07 BBC, Pfizer arrests sought in Nigeria

Record numbers of child soldiers drafted into Congo war

12/24/07 Brown, Independent, Record numbers of child soldiers drafted into Congo war

December 25, 2007

Zimbabwe woe as banks stay shut

12/25/07 BBC, Zimbabwe woe as banks stay shut

December 27, 2007

Malnutrition Up in Darfur Despite Aid

12/27/07 Gettleman, NYT, Malnutrition Up in Darfur Despite Aid

December 28, 2007

Nigeria corruption tsar sidelined

12/28/07 BBC, Nigeria corruption tsar sidelined

December 31, 2007

130 killed in Kenyan election violence

12/31/07 Rice, Guardian, 130 killed in Kenyan election violence

January 1, 2008

'50 burnt in church' as Kenya violence spreads

1/01/08 CNN, '50 burnt in church' as Kenya violence spreads

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