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Sub-Saharan Africa · September, 2012
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Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa from September, 2012

28 September 2012

Zambia appears to be on the brink of ethnic conflict after a separatist group from Southern Province claimed to have killed members of the President’s tribe. However, many Zambians regard...

When Twitter Saves the Day

Written by Solana Larsen · Quick Reads · South Africa

27 September 2012

Chad: Challenges to Freedom of Expression as Social Protests Grow

Written by Rakotomalala · Cameroon

The recent arrests in Chad of three union officers and the editor of an independent newspaper are symptomatic of a disintegration of freedom of expression in the country. These arrests...

A Ghanain App at TechCrunch Disrupt

Written by Ndesanjo Macha · Quick Reads · Ghana

Kenya: Safari 7s Rugby Tournament Excites Fans

Written by Richard Wanjohi · Kenya

One of the biggest sporting events in East Africa came alive between 21-23 September, 2012, in Kenya's capital city, Nairobi - the Safari Sevens, a rugby seven-a-side tournament which started...

Zimbabwe: My Zimbabwean Sheroe

Written by Ndesanjo Macha · Quick Reads · Zimbabwe

26 September 2012

Guinea-Bissau: Impact of Tourism in the Bijagós Islands

Written by Sara Moreira · Quick Reads · Guinea-Bissau

25 September 2012

Madagascar Struggles to Control Domestic Instability

Written by Rakotomalala · Madagascar

The social and political upheaval engulfing Madagascar extends way beyond its cities. Government forces are also attempting to curb violence between cattle rustlers and farmers across southern Madagascar.

Africa: Mountain Gorilla Conservation Data

Written by Ndesanjo Macha · Quick Reads · D.R. of Congo

Why Mali's Army is Hesitant about Foreign Intervention in the North

Written by Lova Rakotomalala · Quick Reads · France

Cabinda: Black Gold of Angola

Written by Vania Negrao · Angola

Cabinda, the eighteenth and most disputed province of Angola, has been waging an ancient struggle for its independence. The majority of the Angolan population says that Cabinda is part of...

Burundi: A Political Will to Provide Universal Education

Written by Lova Rakotomalala · Quick Reads · Burundi

24 September 2012

DR of Congo: Rwanda is Helping the Rebellion, says Human Rights Watch

Written by Abdoulaye Bah · Quick Reads · D.R. of Congo

Africa: Controversy over the Presidency of the Confederation of African Football

Written by Abdoulaye Bah · Quick Reads · Burkina Faso

Mauritania: March to Commemorate the Passing of Rights Activist

Written by Lova Rakotomalala · Mauritania

Civil rights organisation Touche pas à ma nationalité TPMN ( in English: Do not interfere with my citizenship) has called for a large march to commemorate the passing of anti-racism...

23 September 2012

Chinese ‘Soft Power’ Expands in Africa with CCTV

Written by Ronald Yick · East Asia

Chinese state-controlled media, China Central Television (CCTV), launched its African regional bureau in Nairobi, Kenya on January 11. While its presence has diversified the media landscape in Africa, some have...

22 September 2012

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s Controversial Wedding

Written by Madalitso Mwando · Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s controversial wedding on 15 September continues to spark debate and discussions online. After his planned civil wedding was blocked by the court, Tsvangirai went ahead...

Uganda: Teenage Girl Becomes Africa's Youngest MP

Written by James Propa · Uganda

Africa is truly rising and African women are rising with it. Currently, Malawi and Liberia have female presidents. Now Uganda has elected the youngest Member of Parliament in Africa -...