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Zim civil servants go on strike over wages

Africa Staff Reporter -

Zimbabwe's civil servants went on strike on Friday to demand an increase to their monthly salaries of $150, their unions said.

Guinea junta chief’s aide ready to face justice

Africa Staff Reporter -

An aide to Guinea junta chief Moussa Dadis Camara, on the run since he shot the leader, said on Friday he was ready to face international justice.

Nigerian minister calls for ill president to transfer powers

Africa Jacques Lhuillery -

A Nigerian minister has called on ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua to transfer power, a senior official said on Thursday.

Zimbabwe stalemate persists

Africa Jason Moyo -

One year of Zimbabwe's unity government and the parties are still nowhere near unified. Jason Moyo reports.

In God we trust

Africa Ray Ndlovu -

The dollarisation of Zimbabwe's economy has been good for many in the country but not for money traders on the formerly booming black market.

Nigeria warns militants against violence

Africa Staff Reporter -

The Nigerian government warned Niger Delta militants on Wednesday against issuing threats of violence.

Darfur rebels hail court decision on al-Bashir

Africa Staff Reporter -

A Darfur rebel group has hailed a court's decision to order a review of the dropping of genocide charges against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.

Zim in urgent need of maize after dry spell

Africa Staff Reporter -

Zimbabwe needs to urgently import 500 000 tonnes of maize to avert shortages after the staple crop was hit by an extended dry spell.

Malawi man arrested for posters on gay rights

Africa Staff Reporter -

A man has been arrested for putting up posters championing gay rights, police said, adding they were searching for others involved in the campaign.

AU wraps up summit on Africa’s crises

Africa Staff Reporter -

African leaders on Tuesday wrapped up their annual summit less divided and looking at brighter economic prospects.

African leaders: Madagascar must respect accords

Africa Staff Reporter -

The AU wants Madagascar's rival politicians to stick to the agreements meant to help the island out of a prolonged crisis.

African leaders urged to tackle al-Qaeda threat

Africa Helen Vesperini -

Senegal's president urged African leaders on Monday to join forces in the fight against al-Qaeda's North African branch.

Côte d’Ivoire faces mounting election pressure

Africa Thomas Morfin -

The international community is upping the pressure on the West African country of Côte d'Ivoire to hold a presidential election.

Bloc urges Somali regions to battle Islamist militia

Africa Staff Reporter -

An East African regional bloc on Monday urged two Somali breakaway regions to jointly battle Islamist militia that it said had extended to the areas.

Couple held by Somali pirates for 100 days appeal for help

Africa Staff Reporter -

Alone, frightened and increasingly desperate, a gaunt Rachel Chandler spoke of her "cruel" treatment at the hands of her Somali kidnappers.

Nigerian rebels end truce, threaten oil attacks

Africa Staff Reporter -

Nigeria's main militant group lifted a three-month ceasefire on Saturday and threatened attacks against Africa's biggest energy sector.

Awkward summit as Africa ponders role of Gadaffi

Africa Emmanuel Goujon -

After an awkward year with Libyan leader Moammar Gadaffi as chairperson, many at the AU fear he will seek re-election.

HRW: EU must maintain sanctions on Mugabe

Africa Staff Reporter -

The EU should maintain its travel ban and asset freeze on Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's inner circle, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Friday.

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