Africa
Basil Davidson, path-breaking historian of Africa, dies at 95
July 16, 2010Basil Davidson, the great radical journalist whose books introduced a mass audience to Africa's history, died on July 9 at the age of 95.
Read moreThe vuvuzela, African culture and spirit of football: notes from the Edge
June 27, 2010The vuvuzela horns are destined to be one of the lasting remembrances of the 2010 World Cup held here in South Africa, says author Wayne Edge.
Read moreRwanda releases U.S. lawyer Erlinder
June 18, 2010Progressive U.S. lawyer Peter Erlinder has been freed from jail in Rwanda and may be returning to the United States within the next few days.
Read moreWorld Notes: Uganda, Romania, Australia
May 19, 2010Water strife in Africa, missile defense in Romania, refugee rights in Australia.
Read moreWorld Notes: Venezuela, Hungary, Tanzania
April 20, 2010Venezuela and China sign major deals, reactionaries win in Hungary, Tanzania grants citizenship to refugees.
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