South Africa: Nelson Mandela Hospitalized
Reuters is reporting that former South African president Nelson Mandela was admitted to the hospital over the weekend for medical tests. The government maintains...
Egyptian Army Provides Security Ahead of Referendum Vote
Boston.com is reporting that the Egyptian military has assumed responsibility for security and protecting state institutions in the country until the results of a...
Ghana: John Mahama Wins Presidential Election
The Guardian Nigeria is reporting that incumbent John Mahama has won Ghana's presidential election. The electoral commission reported that Mahama won 50.7% against opposition...
Ethiopia PM Desalegn Willing to Talk to Eritrea President
In an exclusive interview, Al Jazeera is reporting that Ethiopia's prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn, has said that he is willing to hold talks with...
Egypt: Thousands Gather to Protest Constitution
Al Jazeera is reporting:
Egyptian police have fired tear gas at opposition protesters demonstrating against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's drive to hold a snap referendum on a controversial...
Pope Benedict Appoints Nigerian and Colombian Cardinals
Rome (CNN) -- CNN is reporting that Pope Benedict XVI appointed six new cardinals in a special ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, all...
ANC Reverses Decision on Zuma No Confidence Vote
Nickolaus Bauer of Mail & Guardian is reporting that the African National Congress (ANC) has reversed its original decision to block the no confidence...
David Frankham’s ‘Witness: South Sudan’ Debuts on HBO
by Christopher A. Daniel
David Frankham takes pride in good storytelling.
His HBO Documentary Series, Witness, takes a candid look at the conflict photojournalists’ quest to...
David Frankham's 'Witness: South Sudan' Debuts on HBO
by Christopher A. Daniel
David Frankham takes pride in good storytelling.
His HBO Documentary Series, Witness, takes a candid look at the conflict photojournalists’ quest to...
Ivory Coast: President Ouattara Dissolves Gov’t Over Marriage Law
The BBC is reporting that President Alassane Ouattara has dissolved the government due to a fight over a change in the marriage law. The...
