Africa – Page 24 – People's World

AFRICOM and the Libya War

March 28, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Many African nations, including especially South Africa, expressed qualms about AFRICOM.

War is not the answer for Libya

March 21, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

President Obama needs to stand up against the warhawks, by moving toward a quick cease-fire in Libya.

Swaziland: Eviction case could pull the rug from under absolute monarchy

March 7, 2011 By Mark Waller

The start of a landmark legal challenge to the rule of King Mswati III has boosted the pro-democracy movement in the tiny southern African state of Swaziland.

Libyans don’t want U.S. military intervention

March 1, 2011 By Susan Webb

U.S. warhawks McCain and Lieberman are pressing for military action on Libya, but many others oppose it, including Libyans themselves.

Libya’s Gaddafi wages bloody war against protesters

February 23, 2011 By Susan Webb

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is waging a bloody war against his own people, drawing international condemnation - but some warn he is a "crafty survivalist."