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Africa Monitor Will China oil company CNOOC outbid Exxon Mobil for Ghana's oil?

Ghana will soon announce whether China oil company CNOOC or oil giant Exxon Mobil won the bidding war for rights to tap its offshore oil. The answer will show how great a player China has become in Africa.
08/11/2010 07:49 am

Africa Monitor Will sky-high cocoa prices lift West African farmers?

West African cocoa farmers and their families should be cheering that a 'market cartel' has emerged, pushing cocoa prices up. Capitalism, so often the instrument of their oppression, is now working dramatically in their favor.
08/02/2010 05:07 pm

Nicolas Sarkozy to foreign-born French: Target police and lose your citizenship

Ruling party officials say new measures are needed to counter increasing security threats, but critics say France's President Nicolas Sarkozy is trying to change the subject from a series of scandals that have rocked his presidency.
08/02/2010 12:46 pm

HIV infections plummet among young adults: UN report

Ahead of the International AIDS Conference in Vienna next week, the UN announced that young people are leading the charge against HIV infection.
07/16/2010 04:18 pm

Bastille Day features Paris parade, but no presidential garden party

Bastille Day in France becomes a less lavish affair this year, as the country tries to keep a lid on spending.
07/14/2010 05:13 pm

Amanda Knox will eat crab cakes for her birthday behind bars, says mom

Amanda Knox will celebrate her 23rd birthday in a sweltering Italian prison. Her mother and sister have brought food and gifts. Amanda Knox's mother is in Italy to face charges that she defamed the Italian police.
07/08/2010 02:19 pm

Africa Monitor Ghana's World Cup wins disprove those who still think Africa can't play soccer

For a long time football was simply considered too complex and too ‘beautiful’ to be mastered by Africans, writes blogger Sipho Hlongwane. Racism created that perception, but poor African governance and political interference have helped keep that perception alive.
07/02/2010 11:33 am

Africa Monitor Netherlands vs Brazil: 3 reasons why The Netherlands will win

The Netherlands vs Brazil is at 10 am ET on Friday, July 2. The play of Dutch striker Arjen Robben, and the absence of Brazilian midfielder Elano, will swing the match to the Netherlands.
07/01/2010 01:26 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo a big yawn at World Cup so far, but not for long

Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to shine at the World Cup, but Spain defender Capdevila is convinced his time will come.
06/29/2010 12:31 pm

Opinion World Cup 2010: Closer to the finals, closer to world support for Africa

South Africa's hosting of the 2010 World Cup reminds the world that Africa is part of humanity. Let's build on this progress by setting a goal of liberation from crushing human poverty.
06/29/2010 12:05 pm

Africa Monitor Bad calls: Top five refereeing gaffes of the 2010 World Cup

We all thought the phantom foul called against the USA in the Slovenia game was bad. Hardly. Frank Lampard's ignored goal for England Sunday was an all-time howler. Check out our Top 5 bad calls.
06/27/2010 03:52 pm

Africa Monitor World Cup: Ghana win over USA one of few bright spots for Africa

Ghana's victory over the USA yesterday has lifted a continent sorely disappointed with its performance in this World Cup. Why didn't great teams from Nigeria and Cameroon do better?
06/27/2010 03:29 pm

Africa Monitor Brazil vs. Portugal starts World Cup schedule Friday

Brazil vs. Portugal, North Korea vs. Ivory Coast, Chile vs. Spain, and Switzerland vs. Honduras are on the World Cup schedule Friday.
06/25/2010 10:29 am

Gallery Top 12 Goals of the Second Week

Gallery Top 2010 World Cup controversies

Africa Monitor England vs. Slovenia, US vs. Algeria on World Cup schedule Wednesday

United States vs. Algeria, England vs. Slovenia, Australia vs. Serbia, and Ghana vs. Germany are on the World Cup schedule Wednesday. Only four teams will move on to the next round.
06/23/2010 10:46 am

Africa Monitor Portugal vs. North Korea: How the World Cup's first goal fest unfolded

We thought Brazil would lay the goals on North Korea, but instead it was their former colonial masters who pounded the Stalinist regime's soccer team 7-0 during today's Portugal vs. North Korea match.
06/21/2010 12:21 pm

Africa Monitor Brazil vs. Ivory Coast: Brazil moves easily into final 16

Brazil soundly beat Ivory Coast 3-1. The victory leaves the African nations struggling to get a team into the next round. But Brazil's Kaká faces a one game suspension.
06/20/2010 07:19 pm

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Cristiano Ronaldo wins man of match in rough opener

Cristiano Ronaldo hit a post with what would have been one of the goals of the tournament. But he also picked up a yellow card after losing his cool.
06/17/2010 04:10 am

Africa Monitor World Cup schedule June 16: Spain vs. Switzerland, others

Honduras vs. Chile starts the day, followed by Spain vs. Switzerland, and finally South Africa vs. Uruguay. The host country is looking to upset another Spanish-speaking nation, following its tie against Mexico.
06/16/2010 10:55 am

Global News Blog Why African cities turn to Ivory Coast boat buses

The inner-city boat buses of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, have caught the eyes of other African cities struggling with their traffic problems.
06/15/2010 06:53 pm

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 06/15

Africa Monitor World Cup: How can the Group of Death include North Korea?

No self-respecting World Cup Group of Death should be caught dead with soccer lightweight North Korea in it. Yes, the rogue nation's leader routinely threatens to turn South Korea into a 'sea of fire.' But North Korea poses little threat on the soccer pitch.
06/15/2010 01:23 pm