In the past has publicly questioned the connection between HIV and AIDS, minimized the seriousness of the AIDS epidemic and did not support widespread treatment or testing for AIDS. Mbeki’s father was ...

South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki fires his second in command — a man once tapped as his successor. Deputy President Jacob Zuma's future had looked shaky ever since his financial advisor was ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Philip L. Christenson, who has worked on southern African affairs since ...

A transition to democracy in Sudan will be difficult and needs robust support from the United States and African leaders. By Alex de Waal He governed as a man distorted by the violence and oppression ...