Africa
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
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-Muiru
2 September 2005 - Judith Amanthis
Niger
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 annual traditional reed dance continues to stir controversy.
31 August 2005 - IRIN
South Africa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Angola
As we have come to expect, Rafael Marques gives us clear and readable and fearless critique of the Angolan situation, in which ordinary people must find slivers of hope or humour wherever they can find them in order to survive. See especially the points of analysis listed in summary at the end. Most concerning is his feeling that civil society has lost some leadership and momentum in efforts to protect the interests of the people, and to hold government accountable.
9 July 2005 - Rafael Marques
Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe's regime will not be stopped by his fellow African leaders or the politicians of the West - the only hope lies with the Churches", this conclusion in The Tablet of 2 July is frightening. How is it that neighbouring African countries, who were keen to help people get their freedom, continue to lend their support to the tyrant rather than the tyrannised?
8 July 2005 - Mike Auret and James Roberts
Economic Justice
Now is the time to take 5 bold actions to end the system of global, economic apartheid that separates haves and have-nots. Cancel the debt, change international trade rules, provide appropriate and effective development assistance, end U.S. militarism in Africa, and affirm Africa's resource rights.
5 July 2005 - Emira Woods
