Rejected Labor Minister, Taiwan GongloeThe Liberian Senate today in a majority votes rejected Labor Minister designate, Counselor Taiwan Gongloe for unknown reason.[...] Read more!

By: John KollieIn The Hague For BBC World Service TrustCharles Taylor at The HagueA show down is eminent in the landmark case of former Liberian president Charles Taylor facing trial before the UN backed Special Court for Sierra sitting at

Michael Jackson's brother, Jermaine, sang the Charlie Chaplin-written "Smile," which actress Brooke Shields said was Michael Jackson's favorite song. Jermaine Jackson and his brothers each wore a single sequined glove in honor of their brother.LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's public

UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO LIBERIA, LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELDThe United States Embassy near this capitol, Monrovia says it is reviewing the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) that has sparked controversy in several quarters. [...] Read more!

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor could take up to four more years, if his lawyers call all their witnesses, prosecutors told judges Monday at a Sierra Leone war crimes tribunal sitting in

UNICEF today confirmed the demobilization of 182 children who have been released by the rebel group APRD since April 2009 in Central African Republic's northern Ouham Pendé province.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) today launches a series of radio programmes in the Central African Republic (CAR) as part of an outreach campaign aimed at informing the country's population about the court's mandate and activities.

Ghana is beginning to read like the Bible. What is and is to be has ever been before. There is nothing new under the sun:

A huge pan-African festival gathering more than 8,000 artists and writers from all over Africa including Togo, as well as Brazil and the United States, got under way here on Saturday.

Between September 22, 1980 and August 18, 1988, the Baathist Republics of Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran engaged in a fierce war that had devastating consequences not only on the peoples of those countries but on international business,

As the Obama Administration continues to build its trade policy, a movement is underfoot by those outside the administration that could have a significant impact on African stakeholders, whether African manufacturers/exporters, U.S. importers, or relevant investors. Later this year, both

Rwanda Government has imposed a ban on exportation of unprocessed fish to ensure the sector attracts investors in processing plants. In fisheries' speak, processed fish should be salted, smoked or parked.

A resident of Tarime District in Mara Region has called for the resignation of the Health and Social Welfare minister for allegedly ignoring the villagers' health problems.

In the 1980s a group of farmers in the West African country of Burkina Faso decided to fight back against years of drought by resuscitating their barren rock-hard land to grow more food than only what they needed to survive.

Timber companies participating in the timber certification process seem almost disappointed with the level of governmental support for the programme.

SOSSUSVLEI in Namibia can become one of the seven natural wonders of the world if enough votes are cast. People can log on www.new7wonders.com and vote for our magnificent dunes.

President Jacob Zuma has called on the country's top judges to help speed up the process of the transformation of the judiciary.

THE African National Congress (ANC) yesterday sidestepped strident calls from within its alliance for the nationalisation of mines.

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), to be known as the Hawks, will leave no stone unturned in efforts to combat crime and bring perpetrators to book.

The global economic crisis is pushing countries in regions with emerging markets, such as Russia and South Africa, to together move beyond the dollar-based economic model. Given their politico-economic similarities, these two countries should build on opportunities to share expertise