Mugabe's African Pals

The democratic leaders of Africa must exert pressure on Mugabe. The time to act is now, or else they will share the collective burden of supporting a ruthless despot

Does Zimbabwe Need a President?

The Mugabe regime is a disgrace to the world, Africa and the people of Zimbabwe. It is now time to do away with the tyrant.

The Way Forward on Darfur

Not addressing Darfur would be a mistake. The US must demonstrate its leadership.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121081052074793543.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

Moral Scales in the Senate

This is somewhat disappointing. There is not relativism in supporting life.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/13/AR2008051302305.html

'Your turn is next,' Gadhafi warns Arab leaders after US toppling of Saddam

The eccentric Gadhafi is right about one thing: Arab countries hate each other and are their own enemy.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/03/29/africa/ME-GEN-Arab-Summit-Gadhafi.php

China's envoy to Sudan defends policy on Darfur

China must revise its policy toward Sudan and carry its responsibilities in Darfur. There is no doubt that with Chinese ambivalence and ignorance the crisis has only worsened. If the US was in China's position, there would be massive outcry from the international community and human rights activists. Why not with the Chinese?

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/07/africa/darfur.php

Horror recounted at Taylor trial

Charles Taylor must be held accountable for his horrible acts and forced inscription of children into his rebel army.

U.S. official dies after Sudan shooting

As someone who is aspiring for some career in the foreign service and someone who knows a diplomat in Sudan, it is concerning to see the U.S. commitment there become more and more difficult.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22461187/

Kenyans vote in test of democracy

Elections are not the only signal of a democracy. More important are the results and guarantees that come out of them.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/27/africa/27kenya.3.php

Freed terrorists behind U.N. bomb

Still, there are some activists out there who advocate for humane treatment of terrorists and proper judicial processes. I guess that is fine with me if we are willing to stomach their actions and the ramifications of allowing pure hatred back on the streets.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/12/14/algeria.blast.ap/index.html?eref=rss_latest

Rescuers search for bomb survivors

It is an unfortunate day for Algeria, and I am sure the free world condemns these senseless attacks and will continue to commit to the global war on extremism.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/12/11/algeria.blast/index.html

Sudan frees Briton in teddy row

This proves how Islamic law and its enforcers may be too impulsive for the West.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/12/03/sudan.teacher/index.html

Mystery Man

With South Africa emerging as a dominant world player, learning about the country and its leader is crucial to understanding the new role it will play.

http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10205073

In Nigeria, the quest for a 'humane Shariah'

Is Shariah compatible with Western democracy?

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/01/africa/01shariah.php#end_main

Sudan protesters: Execute teacher

When does Islamic law go too far?

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/11/30/sudan.bears/index.html