2007: Islamist Defeated in Somalia
In the last week of December 2006, in a stunningly short war-the provisional government of Somalia backed by the conventional army of Ethiopia rapidly defeated the Islamist government of Somali.…
2006: Peace Treaty in Darfur
Darfur: May 4, 2006 A peace agreement was reached between the Government of Sudan and the major rebel group in the Darfur Region. The agreement came after a peace conference…
2005: G-8 Promises Aid to Africa
The G-8 ( the leaders of the 8 largest economies in the world) meeting in Scotland England pledged to double their aid to Africa by 2010. They also reaffirmed the…
2004: Genocide in Sudan
Sudan: A two decade civil war came close to an end when the Southern rebels and the government entered into a ceasefire followed by a series of agreement between both…
2002:Civil War in the Ivory Coast
After a failed coup on September 12, 2002, the Ivory Coast disintegrated into a Civil War. The Ivory Coast had been one of Africa's success story. A French force…
1999: Nelson Mandela Retires
On June 16, 1999, Nelson Mandela stepped down from the Presidency of South Africa. He was replaced by Thabo Mbeki, the new leader of the African National Congress. The ANC…