Africa

Locals take no notice of a sunken ship which lies off the coast of Somaliland

Africa's best-kept secret

As Somalia gains infamy as a haven for pirates, its smaller peaceful neighbour is pleading for international recognition.

Inside Africa

Taylor's request for war crimes acquittal rejected

Monday, 4 May 2009

Judges at the Special Court for Sierra Leone ruled today against a defence request to acquit former Liberian President Charles Taylor on war crimes' charges.

Paternity dispute erupts in Madonna adoption

Monday, 4 May 2009

As Malawi's highest court prepares to decide on Madonna's bid to adopt a three-year-old girl, a dispute has erupted over whether a man trying to stop the proceedings is the child's father.

Paradise regained in Sierra Leone

Saturday, 2 May 2009

Civil war tore the nation apart for 11 years, but the beautiful beaches that were once the setting for the Bounty chocolate bar advertisements are now back on the tourist map. Katrina Manson reports from Freetown

UN peacekeepers accused of supporting Congo warlord

Thursday, 30 April 2009

UN peacekeepers are supporting a Congolese army offensive in which a warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court is playing a prominent role, Congolese army documents show.

Africa's platinum plated tribe

Wednesday, 29 April 2009

They defended their homeland from the Boers, the British and apartheid. Now the Bafokeng are the continent's richest.

Zuma puts economy to the test with cabinet shake-up

Monday, 27 April 2009

Stability of markets and currency in doubt as award-winning Finance Minister 'says goodbye to staff'

Daniel Howden: The chicken who made them cross

Monday, 27 April 2009

Africa Notebook: Nando's decided to use Mr Malema's public persona for an opportunistic laugh

ANC holds on to power but its share of vote is reduced

Sunday, 26 April 2009

The party now faces the most serious challenge to its authority since it took control 15 years ago

Attacks reach 44 in worst month for piracy since records began

Sunday, 26 April 2009

Piracy is enjoying its busiest month since modern records began, official figures show. With three days still to go, there have been 44 attacks on ships around the world – four more than in the whole of March, itself a record-breaking month.

Size of ANC's win could see opposition unite

Saturday, 25 April 2009

Zuma's resounding win in the South African election could prompt the losing parties to join forces. Daniel Howden reports on what the new political landscape might look like.

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