Press review
- Nigeria
Christian revival sweeps Nigeria's police force in southwest
Nigerian evangelists are buoyant over many members of the Nigeria Police surrendering their lives to Jesus. The repentance of the men and women of the police force for past misdeeds is definitely uplifting. It remains to be seen whether this will have a lasting impact on a Police Force rated as one of the most corrupt? Will these converts discharge their duties for good? Pray this hope may not be stifled in the bud.17 November 2005 - Obed Minchakpu - Darfur
The successes and shortcomings of the African Union in Darfur
Although armed conflict in Darfur continues to adversely affect millions of people, a report released by the Brookings Institution-University of Bern Project on Internal Displacement says that African Union peacekeeping troops have made a difference.15 November 2005 - Brookings Institution-University of Bern Project on Internal Displacement - Africa/UK
African British perspective on the politics of live 8, G8 and the UK media
A recent report by Ligali, an organisation that campaigns for social, economic and cultural equality on behalf of the African community in Britain concludes that the solutions to Africa’s problems do not reside in the corridors of Westminster or the White House but will come from African people themselves.26 October 2005 - Ligali - Africa
Africa underdeveloped in the corruption field too
This series on corruption in Africa began with Tony Blair’s acknowledgement that much of the corruption talked about in Africa has the Western countries and institutions as its source. The question was asked about the guilt of the givers of bribes as well as the takers.4 October 2005 - Hugh McCullum Grassroots communities and the MDG framework
Two women's self help groups in Kenya are among thousands of grassroots organisations making substantial contribution in helping to achieve the Millennium Devolvement Goals. Unfortunately they are not recognised.9 September 2005 - Esther Mwaura-MuiruNiger: The IMF and World Bank's invisible war on Africans
2 September 2005 - Judith Amanthis- Niger
The IMF and World Bank invisible war on Africans
Drought and famine are not normal conditions for any group of human beings, but what is normal is people in the west being lied to about the causes.2 September 2005 - Judith Amanthis - Swaziland
The role of women stirs debate at the reed dance
The annual traditional reed dance continues to stir controversy.31 August 2005 - IRIN - South Africa
Zuma controversy may threaten stability, say analysts
The ongoing controversy over axed former deputy-president Jacob Zuma, who faces charges of corruption, is a potential threat to South Africa's stability, warn two leading analysts.30 August 2005 - IRIN - South Africa
Tutu gives his blessing to the gay games bid
In a time when the only news of African Anglican bishops is their steadfast condemnation of homosexuality, Archbishop Desmond Tutu has again lent his name to assist in securing the equal rights of lesbian and gay people within society. The former Archbishop of Cape Town and a Nobel Peace Prize winner sent a letter of support to the Co-Chairs of the Gay Games VIII Johannesburg 2010 Bid Committee.22 August 2005 - Agenda News - West Africa
Rich countries’ years of neglect have led to West Africa food crisis
Years of neglect by rich countries have contributed directly to the food crisis in Niger, Mali, Mauritania and Burkina Faso, a leading international agency said today.9 August 2005 - Oxfam - Transition
John Garang and Sudan’s search for peace
Who was John Garang? Would a fledgling peace process that ended one of Africa’s longest wars survive his death? And what does his death mean for the crisis in Darfur?6 August 2005 - Abdelbagi Jibril - Africa
Making poverty history or understanding the history of poverty
Simply joining the throb to make poverty history will never be sufficient to banish injustice, writes Issa Shivji. Rather, in order to make poverty history, the history of poverty must be understood.29 July 2005 - Issa Shivji - Zimbabwe
SA v China - 'Scramble for Zim'
Despite all the criticism leveled against President Mugabe's government, South Africa and China remain close friends of a once most promising democrat in the continent.26 July 2005 - Ingrid Uys - Sudan
Too few trained teachers in the south - aid workers
Sudanese leaders plan to introduce universal primary education in the war-ravaged southern region. Aid workers warn there are few trained teachers. In partnership with the SPLM/A Secretariat of Education and close collaboration with over 30 NGOs, the Sudan Basic Education Programme is being implemented by a consortium of three partners: CARE International, the lead agency; American Institutes for Research; and the University of Massachusetts' Center for International Education.15 July 2005 - IRIN