 | 2008 JULY
July 21, 2008
Zimbabwe Rivals Agree to Hold Power-Sharing Talks
Zimbabwe's political crisis took a new turn Monday when President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai met for the first time in years to discuss building a power-sharing government. A regional expert discusses what the agreement may signal for the troubled country.
     
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| July 21, 2008
Zimbabwe's Mugabe, Tsvangirai Agree to Hold Power-Sharing Talks
After months of a bitter and violent political dispute, Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai signed an agreement Monday outlining terms for formal talks on a power-sharing government.
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| July 17, 2008
U.S. Doctors Create Pediatric AIDS Network in Malawi
In Malawi, where some 83,000 children are infected with HIV, a new program brings U.S. doctors to the East African country and encourages African doctors to set up practices in their hometowns, instead of leaving for more prosperous countries.
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| July 14, 2008
Washington Post Reporter Answered Your Questions on Zimbabwe's Political Unrest
In collaboration with Zimbabwean journalists, Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg reported on the turnabout that kept President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe in power after a campaign of violence was enacted against his opponents. Timberg answered your questions.
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| July 14, 2008
Sudanese President Charged with Genocide in Darfur
The International Criminal Court prosecutor charged Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir with orchestrating genocide against African tribes in the western region of Darfur and called on the court to order his arrest.
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| July 11, 2008
International Criminal Court to Seek Arrest of Sudanese President
The International Criminal Court will seek an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for genocide and crimes against humanity committed in the western Darfur region of his country, ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said Friday.
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| July 10, 2008
Zimbabwe's Election Turmoil Marked by Campaign of Violence
Zimbabwe has been embroiled in a high-profile political crisis, which saw leader Robert Mugabe return to power amid reports of a violent crackdown. The Washington Post's Craig Timberg details his reporting on the story.
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| July 9, 2008
Seven Peacekeepers Killed in Darfur Ambush
Seven peacekeepers from a joint U.N.-African Union force were killed and 22 people were wounded when a convoy of gunmen attacked them in northern Darfur, the United Nations said Wednesday.
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| July 7, 2008
Aid to Africa Tops Agenda for G-8 Leaders
World leaders entered the second day of their annual G-8 summit prepared to focus on whether Africa is receiving enough aid amid soaring food and oil prices and concerns over climate change.
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| July 3, 2008
U.S. Submits Sanctions Against Zimbabwe to U.N.
U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad submitted a U.S.-drafted resolution to the U.N. Security Council against Zimbabwe after a flawed election marred by violence saw President Robert Mugabe claim another term.
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| July 1, 2008
African Union Leaders Urge Political Dialogue in Zimbabwe
The African Union called on Zimbabwe Tuesday to create a government of national unity following last week's disputed runoff election that saw Robert Mugabe enter a sixth presidential term. Analysts examine the crisis.
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| July 1, 2008
African Leaders Seek Common Ground on Zimbabwe Election Dispute
African leaders meeting in Egypt are debating how to handle the disputed re-election of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, as the longtime leader's spokesman told Western critics who blasted the recent vote to "go hang."
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| JUNE
June 30, 2008
At Summit, African Leaders Call on Zimbabwe to Settle Post-election Crisis
African Union leaders gathered in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday with Zimbabwe's election top on the agenda a day after Robert Mugabe claimed the country's presidency in a disputed runoff election.
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| June 27, 2008
Turnout Low in One-Candidate Runoff in Zimbabwe
Voter participation in a run-off election Friday, with only longtime President Robert Mugabe running, was reportedly light at many polling stations. Some of those who did vote said they were coerced -- fearing punishment or even death.
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| June 25, 2008
Efforts to Resettle Displaced Kenyans Get Mixed Results
Despite government efforts to resettle hundreds of thousands of Kenyans displaced from election violence earlier this year, a state-funded human rights group has said too little is being done to address grievances back home.
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| June 24, 2008
Zimbabwe's Government Defies International Pressure on Run-off Vote
Zimbabwe's ambassador to the United Nations, Boniface Chidyausiku, explains his country's plan to host a run-off presidential election Friday, despite the U.N. Security Council's declaration that a fair election is not possible during the present political crisis.
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| June 24, 2008
Ruling South African Party Shuns 'Outside' Diplomacy for Zimbabwe's Troubles
Amid international decrees that Zimbabwe's presidential runoff will not be legitimate, South Africa's ruling party rejected outside diplomacy, warning that "any attempts by outside players to impose regime change will merely deepen the crisis."
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| June 23, 2008
Zimbabwe Vote Crisis Grows After Tsvangirai Drops Out
After a disputed election and claims of politically fueled violence, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai dropped out of a run-off vote against President Robert Mugabe. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Zalmay Khalilzad examines the issue.
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| June 23, 2008
Tsvangirai Withdraws from Zimbabwe Runoff, Seeks Refuge in Dutch Embassy
Police in Zimbabwe raided the opposition party's headquarters and took away about 60 people Monday, a party spokesman said. The raid came a day after the party's presidential candidate withdrew from a runoff against longtime President Robert Mugabe.
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| June 17, 2008
In Rwanda, U.S.-Backed Program Improves Access to AIDS Drugs
A U.S. program to curb AIDS in Africa is having success providing antiretroviral drugs to AIDS patients in Rwanda -- particularly pregnant women and newborns. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer begins a series of reports examining the impact of the American effort.
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| June 13, 2008
War Veterans Ready to Fight for Mugabe in Zimbabwe Runoff
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe said war veterans he commanded during his country's war for liberation are prepared to take up arms to prevent the opposition from winning a June 27 run-off presidential election.
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| June 11, 2008
Annan: World Must Help African Nations Tackle Food Crisis
Fuel costs and supply shortages have caused a spike in food prices across Africa -- prompting calls for an agricultural revolution on the continent. Former U.N. chief Kofi Annan discusses efforts to address the crisis.
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| June 4, 2008
Renewed Violence in Zimbabwe Raises Fresh Election Concerns
Robert Mugabe's pre run-off election crack-down has been extended aid groups, which the president calls foreign spy organizations. A panel of experts discuss the new reports of violence and what this means for Zimbabwe's future.
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| June 4, 2008
Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Tsvangirai Freed After Being Detained by Police
Zimbabwe opposition party leader Morgan Tsvangirai and several of his aides were detained at a police roadblock Wednesday ahead a run-off election later this month, his party said. Police later released Tsvangiari after holding him for eight hours.
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| MAY
May 29, 2008
Rising Violence Pushes Immigrants to Flee South Africa
Political fear and uncertainty in Zimbabwe have driven many people to neighboring South Africa, prompting a violent backlash from South Africans who claim that jobs are being lost to immigrants. Analysts examine the dynamics that have led to this rise in violence.
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| May 27, 2008
Achebe Discusses Africa 50 Years After 'Things Fall Apart'
A half century after Chinua Achebe penned 'Things Fall Apart', Jeffrey Brown discusses Africa's ongoing story with the famed author.
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| May 27, 2008
Zimbabwe Opposition Blasts Mugabe over Violence
More than 50 people have been killed and 25,000 driven from their homes by political violence since Zimbabwe's contested March 29 election, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said on Tuesday.
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| May 22, 2008
S. Africa Reels From Anti-Immigrant Violence
South African soldiers have been deployed to help curb a recent burst of anti-foreigner violence that has killed at least 42 people and damaged the country's efforts to shore up its economic and political stability.
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| May 5, 2008
Relief for World Food Crisis Made More Difficult by Cyclones, Riots
In the wake of the devastating cyclone in Myanmar and widespread rioting in Somalia, the international community continues to try and respond with food relief programs to confront the rising need. World Food Program's head Josette Sheeran discusses the relief efforts.
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| May 5, 2008
Thousands Riot in Somalia over Food Prices; 2 People Killed
Tens of thousands of people protested in Somalia's capital Mogadishu over high food prices Monday. At least two people were killed and several more injured when police opened fire on the rioting crowds.
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| May 2, 2008
Growing Hunger in Malawi Stirs Food Aid Debate
Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the debate over the benefits of providing cash or crops to recipient nations. He also looks into the growing effects of domestic farm law on world food markets.
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| May 2, 2008
Delayed Zimbabwe Vote Tally Points to Future Runoff
Zimbabwe's electoral commission announced the results of the nation's election on Friday, more than a month since voters went to the polls. As the country now gears up for a runoff, a National Public Radio reporter discusses the details behind the commission's statement.
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| May 2, 2008
Zimbabwe Opposition: Results Are 'Scandalous'
Zimbabwe's opposition party on Friday challenged results that say its leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, has won the first round of the presidential election with 47.9 percent of the vote -- but not enough to avoid a runoff against President Robert Mugabe.
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| May 1, 2008
Attack on Terror Target Sheds Light on Somalia's Instability
The U.S. military led airstrikes against terrorism suspects in Somalia Thursday, killing a suspected al-Qaida leader. A panel of experts offer perspective on what the strike may mean for security in the region, the Somali people and the U.S. war on terror.
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| May 1, 2008
U.S. Kills Suspected al-Qaida Leader in Somali Airstrikes
U.S. war planes killed the suspected head of al-Qaida in Somalia and as many as 30 other people Thursday in overnight airstrikes. The New York Times' East Africa bureau chief discusses the target and the operation.
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| May 1, 2008
Vote Checks Begin for Zimbabwe Election Results
Zimbabwe's electoral commission is presenting initial results from the March 29 presidential vote to the candidates on Thursday, a day after international media outlets reported the opposition party won the vote by a four-point margin.
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| May 1, 2008
U.S. Airstrikes Kill al-Qaida Leader in Somalia
U.S. war planes killed the suspected head of al-Qaida in Somalia and as many as 30 other people Thursday in an overnight airstrike, a U.S. defense official said. The head of the Islamic insurgent group confirmed the attack killed its leader.
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| APRIL
April 25, 2008
Zimbabwe Opposition Headquarters Raided
Armed Zimbabwe riot police raided the headquarters of the opposition party embroiled in an election standoff with President Robert Mugabe Friday, forcing hundreds of people into the streets, news agencies report.
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| April 22, 2008
Supply Concerns Drive Oil Prices to New Highs
Oil prices continued to soar Tuesday topping $118 a barrel after unrest in Nigeria and Yemen forced oil companies to limit production from key areas.
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| April 18, 2008
Zimbabwe's Mugabe Rails Against Britain, Critics
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe went on the offensive Friday, calling his opponents puppets of Great Britain who want a return to colonial rule, and blaming his critics for the country's economic problems.
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| April 14, 2008
Zimbabwe Court Deals Major Blow to Opposition Party
On Monday, Zimbabwe's highest court refused to order the release of presidential election results -- dealing a blow to the opposition party, which says its leader defeated President Robert Mugabe in the vote. NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton provides an update from Harare.
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| April 14, 2008
Deadly Gang Protests Sour Power-sharing Progress in Kenya
One day after a new coalition cabinet was named in Kenya, machete-wielding gang members blocked roads and fought police Monday to protest the killing of an imprisoned gang leader's wife.
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| April 14, 2008
Zimbabwe Court Rejects Call to Release Vote Tally
Zimbabwe's High Court dealt a major blow to opposition party leaders on Monday by rejecting their demand that the results from the March 29 presidential election be released.
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| April 11, 2008
Scientists Create Plan to Save Madagascar Species
The island nation of Madagascar is one of the world's poorest countries, but it is rich in one resource -- biodiversity. Perched in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, Madagascar broke from the continent more than 80 million years ago.
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| April 10, 2008
Mugabe, Opposition to Attend Emergency Summit
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and opposition presidential candidate Morgan Tsvangirai will meet with leaders of southern African nations this weekend in an emergency summit to discuss the deepening political standoff in the country.
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| April 8, 2008
Opposition: 'Massive Violence' Sweeps Zimbabwe
Opposition party officials in Zimbabwe said Tuesday that the country has been plagued by "massive violence" since the March 29 presidential election. Still, no winner has been announced as President Robert Mugabe holds a tenuous grip on his power.
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| April 4, 2008
Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Agrees to Runoff
Zimbabwe's ruling party ZANU-PF announced Friday it would back President Robert Mugabe in a runoff vote against opposition presidential candidate Morgan Tsvangirai, while the opposition party demanded an official tally from the first vote.
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| April 2, 2008
Reporter Describes Mugabe's Tenuous Hold on Power
In the wake of a decisive defeat in Zimbabwe's parliamentary elections on Saturday, President Robert Mugabe faces an uncertain future after 28 years in power. Charlayne Hunter-Gault reports on the situation from neighboring South Africa.
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| April 2, 2008
Mugabe's Party Loses Control of Parliament
President Robert Mugabe faced an uncertain future for the first time in his 28-year rule of Zimbabwe, after the opposition claimed victory in last weekend's presidential race and his ruling party lost control of parliament, official results show.
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| April 1, 2008
Zimbabwe's Mugabe May Face Runoff Vote
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will beat President Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe's closely-watched election, but be forced into a runoff vote in three weeks, according to a ruling party projection.
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| MARCH
March 31, 2008
Vote Rigging Fears Cloud Zimbabwe Election
As officials began to release election results Monday, showing a split between Zimbabwe's ruling party and the opposition, accusations of President Robert Mugabe's government rigging returns to hide a loss threatened to throw the country into chaos.
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| March 26, 2008
Somali Islamists Capture Town; Aid Agencies Call for Action
Islamist fighters took control of the town of Jowhar, Somalia, on Wednesday in an ongoing insurgency against the Western-backed government that has gathered steam in recent months.
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| March 21, 2008
Political Unrest Drags on Kenya's Tourism Industry
The violence that exploded in Kenya earlier this year over allegations of vote-rigging has caused the country's tourism industry to slump. Margaret Warner reports from Kenya on the anemic state of one of the country's biggest economic engines.
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| March 20, 2008
Kenyans Work to Rebuild Shattered Lives, Communities
The United Nations Thursday urged Kenya to prosecute those responsible for the worst of the country's recent post-election violence. Margaret Warner reports from Kenya on how citizens and businesses are working to recover from the politically fueled unrest.
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| March 19, 2008
Kenya's Post-election Violence Stems From Ethnic, Economic Disparities
The fighting that raged in Kenya after disputed December elections was a sign of deep-seated ethnic tensions and underlying economic problems in the country, including joblessness. Margaret Warner reports from Kenya on the roots of the violence.
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