May 27 In Sudan, President Bashir Begins Next Five-Year Term By Larisa Epatko Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was sworn in Thursday to another five-year term, pledging the country would not return to war and that a referendum vote on the south splitting from the north would proceed next year as planned. Continue reading
May 26 The Beautiful Game, Rendered in Art 2010 Fine Art, a Cape Town, South Africa-based company has commissioned more than 100 artists from around the globe to paint, whittle and sculpt works inspired by the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Continue reading
May 25 Ethiopia's Ruling Party Wins Elections Amid Reports of Irregularities By Larisa Epatko A sweeping win by Ethiopia's ruling party in Sunday's parliamentary elections was clouded by allegations of irregularities by opposition parties and international organizations. Continue reading
May 19 Soccer Cinema's Goal: Bring Game to Rural South Africans By Tom LeGro Distance and money will prevent millions of South Africans from getting to see the FIFA World Cup while it takes place in their own country next month. That's why South African filmmaker Don Edkins created Soccer Cinema, a traveling theater… Continue reading
May 12 Going to the World Cup? Do the Diski By Tom LeGro As if soccer fans need help getting excited about the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the nation's tourism office has created the Diski -- a dance to commemorate the tournament, the first ever on the continent. Continue reading
Apr 26 Sudan's President Bashir Wins Another Term By Larisa Epatko Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir won re-election, according to official results released Monday, in elections held earlier in the month that independent monitors said fell short of international standards. Continue reading
Apr 21 How should U.S. proceed after Sudan's elections? By Larisa Epatko With official results of Sudan's first open elections in 24 years still pending, we asked several Sudan observers: "What should the U.S. policy be on Sudan?"… Continue reading
Apr 15 Sudanese Await Results of National Elections By Larisa Epatko A five-day voting period in Sudan ended Thursday, and ballot-counting was set to begin, in national elections considered an important step for the country's democracy but marred by allegations of fraud and opposition party boycotts. Continue reading