Former Liberian President's Lawyers Ask for Acquittal
Charles Taylor is accused of alleged involvement in Sierra Leone's civil war and faces war crimes charges, crimes against humanity
Charles Taylor is accused of alleged involvement in Sierra Leone's civil war and faces war crimes charges, crimes against humanity
Martha Karua complained the government was not allowing her to pursue reform efforts and criticized the role of ethnicity in politics
US Special Ambassador Scott Gration appeals for Sudanese to take up humanitarian role for refugees in the absence of international aid groups
The opposition Congress of the People (COPE) is expressing concern about a possibility that South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) might drop graft charges against the leader of the ruling ANC Monday.
Nigeria's police say they are ready and willing to deal decisively with any threats after the US diplomatic mission said Sunday it had received reports of plans for a possible attack against its consulate in the southern city of Lagos
East African Seafarers' Assistance Program says pirates seized the 20,000 ton container vessel with 24 crew members in the Indian Ocean
PM spokesman says government will protect registered aid workers but will not guarantee safety of those who do not sign up
PM spokesman says government will protect registered aid workers but will not guarantee safety of those who do not sign up
Scott Gration says Darfur region 'on the brink' of deeper crisis and urges Khartoum to allow aid agencies to return