Africa – Page 30 – People's World

Egypt uprising is turning point for region and U.S.

January 31, 2011 By Susan Webb

When the mass uprising in Tunisia spread to Egypt last week, it took a qualitative turn: Egypt occupies a highly strategic position in the region and has for decades been a linchpin of American policy there.

Tunisian uprising inspires democracy fight

January 27, 2011 By R.K. Sharma

The North African country of Tunisia exploded with a mass democratic uprising in December 2010 and it is still unfolding today with regional repercussions.

Southern Sudan begins vote on separation

January 6, 2011 By Dennis Laumann

Voters in southern Sudan, over a one-week period beginning this Sunday as scheduled, will be choosing between unity and separation.

Sudanese protest lashing of woman

December 16, 2010 By Special to People’s World

Sudanese women's rights activists and allies protested the beating of a young woman by laughing police officers that was captured on video and circulated around the world.

Gbagbo refuses to cede power after elections in Cote d’Ivoire

December 8, 2010 By Dennis Laumann

A look at the current political crisis in Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast).