- Bemba's bail is reversed.
- We are headed toward more trouble in Masisi.
- The Norwegians get a stay of execution.
- Will France move in to Conakry while Camara seeks medical treatment in Morocco?
- Declaring anti-piracy efforts a success doesn't make it so.
- Positive things about Somalia. Check out the fascinating point #4 on Somaliland and Garowe's law schools.
- A day in the life of a Congolese midwife.
- Jacob Zuma announced that South Africa will expand its HIV/AIDS programs. All babies will be tested for the disease, and all who are HIV+ will be treated.
- Nigeria's president is under pressure to resign for health reasons.
- Is a peaceful holiday a sign of hope for Chad?
- Notes from a calm and interesting Oxford debate on aid.
- Is there a relationship between having cell phones and reduced maternal mortality rates?
- Some interesting thoughts on adoption by same-sex couples.
- There is increasingly disturbing news about the role of The Family (a DC-based organization that teaches a twisted version of Christianity (regarding its relationship to political power) and with which many, many American politicians are associated via the National Prayer Breakfast and other programs. They support dictators and teach that essentially leaders are meant to be leaders so if they do immoral or unethical things, they shouldn't have to resign because they're supposed to be in charge.) in Uganda's anti-homosexuality law. If passed, the law will allow the arrest of known homosexuals and will permit the execution of HIV+ homosexuals.
- Check out Glenna's awesome photos of an elderly Liberian woman.
- James Fallows on Dick Cheney's bad behavior as an ex-vice-president.
- Andrew Sullivan leaves the right.
- Here's some crazy from Stanford.
- A new opportunity to limit civil rights in California.
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