The people vs their leaders
The Organisation of African Unity and its successor, the African Union, have developed a habit over the past five decades.
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Africa: Bent out of shape
Binyavanga Wainaina: Nowhere on the planet are there countries as oddly shaped as in Africa.
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The bridesmaid of Timbuktu
The griots adjusted their robes and began some leg stretches in anticipation of the tremendous leaps they would soon be performing.
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African money for African excellence
Last month the second Mo Ibrahim award went to ex-Botswanan president Festus Mogae. Robert Watkinson quizzed Ibrahim on the prize.
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Beyond the machine gun
The question should not be whether Zuma is good for Nigeria, but rather, whether a president Zuma can afford to call the bluff of the Nigerian govt.
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Africa 'evolving in correct direction'
There is a strong level of understanding among African leaders on the need for stable democratic systems, President Thabo Mbeki said on Friday.
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Zapiro
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