¤ In Afghanistan, a Threat of Plunder
Lessons from Africa in how to avoid the corruption and violence that mineral riches can bring. |
¤ Ruling Party in Botswana Holds Its Majority in Elections
The Botswana Democratic Party had been expected to retain control over the southern African nation, despite frustration over a recession and infighting in the party. |
¤ Connecting Nature’s Dots
Policy solutions for climate change, poverty, food security and biodiversity need to be as integrated as nature itself. |
¤ The Land of ‘No Service’
While maintaining “No Service” in the wild is essential for Africa’s ecotourism industry, the rest of the continent desperately needs more connectivity if it is to prosper. |
¤ Hooked on Classics
Chalk it up to a plunging euro, a splurge-worthy resort or just a fondness for the familiar -- destinations of yore are making a triumphant return. |
¤ Botswana’s Ex-President Wins Leadership Prize
 Festus G. Mogae was honored for consolidating his nation’s democracy, ensuring its diamond wealth enriched its people and providing bold leadership amid the AIDS pandemic. |
¤ Mugabe Blocks Zimbabwe Opposition Leader From Talks
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe prevented the opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai from attending power-sharing talks by refusing to give him a passport. |
¤ Bringing the Art of Bidding to Botswana
John Pain, the manager of the English Bridge Union’s education department, traveled to Botswana, to coach teachers and tournament directors so they could spread the message of bridge. |
¤ Diamonds Are Forever in Botswana
 Botswana’s economic development has been aided by diamonds and by De Beers’s sense of corporate social responsibility. |
¤ Mugabe Opponent Cancels Return to Zimbabwe
The opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was to have returned to Zimbabwe on Saturday to begin campaigning in the June 27 presidential runoff. |
