Central African Republic: killings in the time of transition

Peace eludes a nation in a rocky political transition

The rise of civil society groups in Africa

These groups have become major actors in the fight against corruption

A messenger of peace and development goes to the Sahel

For his trip to the Sahel, Ban Ki-moon adopted as his motto an African saying: “One hand cannot tie a bundle.” His guests agreed.

Africa's least developed: lands of opportunity

At the UN conference on LDCs, focus moves away from aid

African elections: works in progress

Trends are encouraging, but some polls still fall short

Africa's rising information economy

In many countries, the ICT sector is no longer marginal

Foreign investors eye African consumers

Beyond minerals, sales and services are drawing more interest

Can ‘peace radio’ survive in peacetime?

As UN missions end, the future of viable independent stations remains uncertain

A social media boom begins in Africa

Using mobile phones, Africans join the global conversation

Good governance: central to all progress

Autocracy gives way to multi-party elections and greater openness

In poverty battle, a few reasons to smile

Despite spots of success, greater efforts are needed

Young Africans put technology to new uses

Kenyan software a tool for political participation

Millennium Development Goals: time to step up

Some progress in Africa, but more is needed, argues UN Secretary-General

Africa’s displaced people: out of the shadows

African Union convention breaks new ground, but challenges await
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