The leader of a 2002 plot to assassinate Nelson Mandela and push blacks out of South Africa has been found guilty of treason. Mike du Toit, a former university lecturer who headed a militia known as the Boeremag, was convicted Thursday by the high court in North Gauteng province. The militia supported apartheid, the now-defunct […]
Mandela Assassination Plotter Convicted of Treason
Posted July 26th, 2012 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
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China Pledges $20 Billion in Loans for Africa
Posted July 19th, 2012 at 1:00 am (UTC-5)
China has pledged $20 billion in new loans to Africa over the next three years to help development projects on the resource-rich continent. Chinese President Hu Jintao announced the loan offer Thursday at the opening of a summit with African leaders in Beijing. Mr. Hu said the funding would support agriculture, manufacturing and the development […]
Beijing Promises Continued Trade Ties with Africa
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
China’s commerce minister is promising a “new era” of trade and economic cooperation with Africa, as Chinese and African leaders gather in Beijing to discuss increased economic ties. The comments by Chen Deming would represent a continuation of an already rapid expansion of Chinese investment across the resource-rich Africa continent in recent years. The commerce […]
Former President Bush Wraps Up Weeklong Africa Mission
Posted July 6th, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. President George W. Bush has wrapped up a weeklong tour of Africa aimed at promoting cervical cancer detection and empowering women to make “positive change in their lives.” Mr. Bush and his wife, Laura, announced a $3 million initiative in Botswana that expands an existing program aimed at combating cervical and breast cancer. […]
South African Double-Amputee to Compete in London Olympics
Posted July 4th, 2012 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
South African runner Oscar Pistorius is set to become the first amputee to compete in the Olympics. The South African Olympic committee said Wednesday that it had selected Pistorius — a double amputee — to run in the individual 400 meters and the 4-by-400 relay. The 25-year-old athlete is nicknamed “the Blade Runner” because he […]
UNHCR: Refugee Status Ends for Angolans and Liberians
Posted June 30th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
The U.N. refugee agency says Angolans and Liberian refugees who live abroad are no longer regarded as refugees. The UNHCR says their refugee status came to an end Saturday because both countries have “enjoyed many years of peace and stability after bitter civil wars.” Adrian Edwards, a UNHCR spokesman, said the agency is working with […]
US Commander in Africa: Pentagon Bolstering Operations on Continent
Posted June 25th, 2012 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
The commander of U.S. forces in Africa says the Pentagon is bolstering its operations on the continent as the terror threat there grows. General Carter Ham told African military leaders in Washington Monday that three of the continent’s most dangerous terrorist groups are looking to coordinate their activities — al-Shabab, Boko Haram and al-Qaida in […]
US Refuses to Discuss African Surveillance Report
Posted June 15th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. military has confirmed it runs “broad ranging” intelligence operations in Africa, though it stopped short of verifying a report that it has set up small air bases across the continent to keep watch on terrorist groups. A statement issued Friday said the U.S. military “routinely” works with African partner nations to “counter” those […]
US Unveils New Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa
Posted June 14th, 2012 at 6:50 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has announced a new strategy toward sub-Saharan Africa to improve democracy, economic growth, security and trade in the region. A White House statement issued Thursday said the plan takes a “proactive and forward-looking” approach toward Africa, one that is grounded in partnership. The policy directive aims to advance African democracy by strengthening […]
US Unveils New Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa
Posted June 14th, 2012 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
The United States has unveiled what it calls a new strategy toward sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on democracy, economic growth, peace and development. A White House statement Thursday said the plan takes a “proactive and forward-looking” approach toward Africa, one that is grounded in partnership. The U.S. says it will push for government accountability, promote human […]
