Africa – Page 19 – People's World

U.S. a factor in 6 million Congo deaths

February 14, 2013 By Dan Kovalik

Lumumba's murder - "the country's original sin" - was motivated by the U.S. desire to control the Congo's resources.

“An African Election” gives riveting backdrop to coming Ghana vote

December 3, 2012 By Dennis Laumann

The critically acclaimed documentary "An African Election" provides a riveting taste of politics in Ghana, the West African nation that is gearing up for elections this Friday.

Mali stalemate is dangerous dilemma for Africa

October 12, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The probability of outside military intervention in the West African country of Mali has increased sharply.

The Mali war – the wages of sin

August 27, 2012 By Conn Hallinan

The reports filtering out of Northern Mali are appalling: beatings and whippings for the slightest violations of Sharia law.

Ghana mourns president’s death

July 25, 2012 By Dennis Laumann

Ghana is mourning the death of its beloved president, John Evans Atta Mills, who was only five months away from the end of his first term and expected re-election.