Politics An American jihadi, in his own words GlobalPost May 17, 2012 Al Amriki, an American fighting with Somalia's Al Shabaab, tells of his upbringing in Alabama.
Politics Bosco Ntaganda: Congolese fugitive repeats his crimes GlobalPost May 16, 2012 'Terminator' is forcing new child soldiers into his militia in eastern Congo, reports Human Rights Watch.
Business, Economics and Jobs Africa's economic growth needs equitable distribution GlobalPost May 11, 2012 New Africa Progress Panel hails continent's progress but says more work is needed.
Politics Sudan: Pressure on Bashir builds GlobalPost May 09, 2012 Khartoum regime confronted by new rebel gains in Darfur, fighting in Nuba, Blue Nile and student protests.
Politics Few are lucky in Sudan's Nuba Mountains GlobalPost May 08, 2012 Civilians caught between Sudan bombings and rebel fighters are going hungry and children are dying.
Politics Sudan and South Sudan: Conflict continues GlobalPost April 23, 2012 In the shade of a mango tree, the south's VP proclaims 'There is no ceasefire.'
Politics Who killed Malawi's president? Economic hubris GlobalPost April 16, 2012 Bingu wa Mutharika spurned economic advice but was hurt by hospital shortages.
Politics West Africa coups redux GlobalPost April 13, 2012 Why is there a new round of upheavals in the West African region?
Politics Congo's 'Terminator': ransoming a country's peace GlobalPost April 12, 2012 Military leader Bosco Ntaganda wanted for war crimes, but will his arrest trigger instability in eastern Congo?
Politics Mali coup: Sanctions for all GlobalPost April 04, 2012 African Union joins ECOWAS in imposing harsh restrictions on Mali's coup leaders. Tuareg rebels get sanctions, too.