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Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangari, who in a fair fight is heavy favourite to win the June 27 presidential contest run-off, has said that if elected he will set up a South African-style... 2008-06-02

Chief opposition leader Michael Sata and Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa have pledged to set aside their rivalry and work together, following a heart attack by Sata in late April.... 2008-06-02

Some commentators voiced doubts about recently installed President Ian Khama because of his military background and the fact that he became head of state on the back of the early... 2008-06-02

Angola continues to draw in foreign investors thanks to its considerable economic growth potential and wealth of natural resources. Cotton production is set to resume in the Kwanza... 2008-06-02

Madagascar's government has banned rice exports in an attempt to cushion the country against global food price inflation; the World Bank estimates that over the past few months... 2008-06-02

According to Freedom House, Namibia's press freedom is one of the highest guarded in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The NGO stated that Namibia is one of only five states in SSA that... 2008-05-07

An increase in ritual murder was reported in Gabon during the run-up to the April 27 local elections, as politicians allegedly participated in 'magic' rites to increase their chances... 2008-05-06

Newly-installed President Ian Khama has wasted no time in condemning regional inaction on the electoral crisis in Zimbabwe. More importantly, he has backed up his rhetoric with actions,... 2008-05-02

On April 9 Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa called for an emergency summit of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to discuss the electoral delays in Zimbabwe, and on... 2008-05-02

As highlighted in last month's monitor, accelerating inflationary pressures in South Africa pose a risk to social stability by eroding people's disposable incomes, especially among... 2008-05-01