Southern Africa

Book review: Fighting for Britain

Saturday, 25 February 2012 14:45

Gemma Ware

In Fighting for Britain historian David Killingray narrates the journey of the 450,000 African soldiers who fought for Britain during World War II.

Last Updated on Friday, 24 February 2012 17:01

Police fears over plans to topple Mugabe

Friday, 24 February 2012 14:52

Janet Shoko

Map of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe police chief Augustine Chihuri says he has intelligence that an unnamed opposition political party is planning to topple President Robert Mugabe's government.

Last Updated on Friday, 24 February 2012 15:25

Something Poetic about Ethiopia

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:41

Nicolas Michel, translation by Olivier Milland

Juan Manuel Castro Prieto/ Gallerie VU The Paris VU gallery is putting up a magnificent exhibition, dedicated to the life-long work of photographer Juan Manuel Castro Prieto.

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Zimbabwe: Battling the banks

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:56

The Africa Report

Zimbabwe's battling banking sector repatriated at least US$71 million in a week to ease a liquidity crisis that straddled the country's stricken economy.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 16:55

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Happy Birthday Mr. President Mugabe, A beauty pageant perhaps?

Monday, 20 February 2012 13:59

The Africa Report

President Robert Mugabe, a veteran of many battles turns 88 on Tuesday and a string of extravagant festivities have been lined up to "celebrate his legacy".

Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 14:20

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Carlos Feijo: the future of Angola's foreign relations

Friday, 17 February 2012 19:31

Louise Redvers in Luanda

Much of Angola's post-war economic success has been based on credit lines from Portugal, Brazil and China. Carlos Feijó speaks to The Africa Report about the future of Angola's foreign relations.