Topic: Jose Dos Santos

Ivory Coast, Libya highlight growing rift between Africa and the West

Many African leaders share China's viewpoint that national sovereignty is more important than human rights and democracy.

Invoking Libya, African leaders call for more UN action in Ivory Coast

West African leaders called on the UN to take "all necessary action" to protect Ivorian civilians caught in a political standoff that has turned violent, but some others insist on an "African solution."

African nations see pros to managing oil wealth without transparency

Some African countries say the path to success lies in putting oil revenues into sovereign wealth funds that operate outside public scrutiny.

African leaders embrace Mugabe at SADC summit

The group's soft approach to Zimbabwe's president disappoints many, but some say it may be more effective in engaging him.

A stop-by-stop account of Clinton's Africa trip

During her seven-country tour, Clinton highlighted the continent's successes, stressed the work yet to be done, and strengthened US trading alliances.

Hillary Clinton aims to revive US influence in Angola

The secretary of State's visit to Africa's top oil producer on Sunday and Monday is being seen as an effort to counter China's clout there.

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