Fawzia Sheikh
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US May Tighten Screws on Zimbabwe
As the international community steps up the pressure on President Robert Mugabe’s regime, American officials consider tougher sanctions.
11 Apr 08
Washington Softens Stance on ICC
While the US will not let the Hague war crimes court prosecute Americans, it is more positive about plans to charge Sudanese leaders.
7 Mar 07
US Tentatively Re-engages with Africa
Army leaders have been publicly discussing the potential benefits of a fully-fledged military command structure in Africa.
7 Feb 07
Sudan: New US Envoy Facing Uphill Struggle
Khartoum knows it will not face punitive measures from the international community no matter how grievous its violations, say analysts.
25 Oct 06
Uganda: Museveni's Image Fading Fast
The detention of the main challenger to Yoweri Museveni highlights the deteriorating international reputation of a leader once seen as a leading African reformer.
23 Dec 05
Are Condoms Still Key to Ugandan AIDS Fight?
Campaigners fear US pressure for abstinence-only prevention programmes has prompted a strategy change.
20 Nov 05
Uganda to Step Up Battle Against Rebels
Kampala military chiefs threaten hot pursuit of rebels into neighbouring Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
20 Nov 05
West Loses Patience With Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni’s democracy project is in trouble as western governments begin withdrawing aid.
17 Nov 05
New Danger From Ugandan Rebel Group?
An Islamic guerrilla group previously thought to be a spent force is regrouping and rearming, according to Ugandan security officials.
17 Nov 05
Rwanda Turns to Tourism
The government hopes foreign visitors can forget Rwanda’s brutal past.
17 Nov 05
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