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Almost 95% of HIV/AIDS patients in Botswana that were eligible for treatment were on Anti Retroviral (ARV) drugs in 2010, according to a report commissioned by the International Federation... 2011-10-21

In an effort to distance his administration from that of former President Rupiah Banda, Michael Sata has made many changes to government personnel. He has replaced the director-general... 2011-10-20

Angola's ruling MPLA party has accused the main opposition party UNITA of plotting a countrywide insurrection aimed at ousting President José Eduardo dos Santos. The claims were disclosed... 2011-09-23

By mid September, five weeks since a diarrhoea epidemic first hit Botswana, the death toll reached 67, according to health minister Setshwano Mokgweetsinyana. 19 of the 28 health districts... 2011-09-23

Harare's always-active rumour mill was in overdrive in September following the release of a fresh batch of US diplomatic cables by Wikileaks. The cables showed that almost all of the... 2011-09-23

After finally being sworn in as President of Zambia on September 23 2011, Michael Sata of the Patriotic Front told foreigners that as long as they 'adhere to the labour laws' they are... 2011-09-23

Swiss development aid in Madagascar, which has amounted to around CHF500mn (US$550mn) since the 1960s, is drawing to a close despite increasing concerns over food security and malnutrition... 2011-09-23

Authorities in Mauritius have arrested former finance minister Pravind Jugnauth, son of President Anerood Jugnauth on September 22 over alleged corruption charges. Jugnauth, who has... 2011-09-23

Five foreign nationals - four Americans and a Briton - were arrested in the northern city of Nampula, charged with the unauthorized possession of arms. The group were employees of US-based... 2011-09-23

While South Africa boasts one of Africa's most sophisticated political systems, significant risks to short-term stability remain. Considering the country's high degree of unionisation,... 2011-09-16