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'Gaddafi used money and arms to stay in power'--Libyan born Doc

September 5, 2011 Col Muammar Gaddafi of Libya

A Libyan born Palestinian medical doctor says, run-away leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi “basically used money and arms to stay in power” throughout his 42 years reign, but also admits that NATO will use Libyan oil money to pay for its air strikes.

Liberian civil group wants Pres Sirleaf, others barred

September 5, 2011

The political stakes in Liberia is getting higher, with one controversy after the other ahead of next month’s polls.

Benin challenged to implement new anti graft law

September 3, 2011 President Boni Yayi of Benin

“My fellow MPs, the long awaited law against corruption has been finally passed, but the law alone will not be enough to eradicate corruption from our country…it needs to be strongly implemented,” this was how the Chairman of Benin’s National Assembly announced the passage of the country’s first anti graft law.

Nigeria: Goodluck's foreign policy decisions questioned

September 2, 2011 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan

Many Nigerians have been questioning the Goodluck Jonathan government’s rationale in formulating its foreign policy decisions.

Liberians say "No" to four constitutional amendments

September 1, 2011 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Liberian voters have rejected four proposals to amend the country’s constitution, including a plan to delay national elections for one month.

Senegal woman candidate vows to end men grip on power

September 1, 2011

There is some ruffling of feathers in the corridors of Senegal’s politics, as the electoral authorities increase the financial requirement for registration of potential presidential candidates in next year’s election.

Sierra Leoneans speak out on Libyan crisis

August 31, 2011 Col Mouammar Gaddafi, Libya

The Libyan crisis is now the topic of discussion in almost every quarter in the West African sub-region, with mixed reactions being expressed.

In Sierra Leone, many people are following the Libyan civil war with keen interest, since in fact the name Muammar Gaddafi means different things to different people there.

“I leave Ivory Coast with great hope,” says UN envoy YJ Choi

August 31, 2011 YJ Choi, outgoing UNOCI boss in Abidjan

The representative of UN Secretary General in Ivory Coast, Young-jin Choi, who leaves Abidjan on 31 August, after four years at the head of the UN mission (UNOCI) says he’s leaving the country "with great hope."

Senegal: Govt sets 65mln FCFA candidacy fee

August 30, 2011

Candidates contesting the presidency in Senegal in February 2012 are to pay 65 million FCFA (approximately US$140,000) as deposit before they can participate in the elections.

ICG on need to deal with Liberia's security threats

August 30, 2011 ICG logo

The International Crisis Group (ICG) has outlined several factors it says are critical to ensure lasting peace and stability in Liberia, as it holds its second elections after civil war formally ended in 2003.