South African unions stage huge marches against road tolls
South Africans marched across the country in support of a trade union campaign against electronic tolling on motorways and privatizing roads.
Madagascar to hold runoff election in December
Madagascar today is one of the richest nations in the region, and one of the poorest. It has vast natural resources (gold, nickel, cobalt, petroleum), but 92 percent of its people live on $2.00 per day or less.
Kenya carnage will beef up African anti-terror efforts
Before the Westgate attack, Kenya had successfully thwarted a number of terrorist plots. The coming days and weeks are likely to see more beefed up, continent-wide efforts to counter terrorism.
South Africa: Guptagate and the class nature of corruption
The so-called Guptagate scandal that has gripped South Africa over the past month has further exposed the scale of corruption dogging the ruling ANC. President Zuma was reportedly incandescent with rage.
France sends troops into Central African Republic
France has sent 350 troops to counter the Seleka (rebel) forces that have taken control of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic.
U.S. a factor in 6 million Congo deaths
Lumumba's murder - "the country's original sin" - was motivated by the U.S. desire to control the Congo's resources.
Mali, imperialism, and “Françafrique”
About 3,000 French troops have now entered the war in Mali, at the request of Malian President Dioncounda Traoré.
Mali stalemate is dangerous dilemma for Africa
The probability of outside military intervention in the West African country of Mali has increased sharply.
Marikana mine massacre reflects South Africa's persistent inequality and social turmoil
More astute analysis highlights the appalling situation of South Africa's mining communities as being fertile ground for the crisis that has developed at Marikana.
“Let them eat cake,” says king as Swaziland plunges into crisis
Opposition to Mswati's royal despotism has been arising through the trade unions. Demands include increased wages and union rights, as well as democratic reforms.
