On New Year's Eve, the Miseries of Minsk
As Russia hikes up the cost of gas for Belarus, the mood turns gloomy
Mogadishu at 60 Miles an Hour
Arms merchants are once again doing brisk business after a rapid change of power in this tough town, but so far the peace has held
The Year of The Nuke
A rundown of the world's nuclear powerhouses, and what to expect in the coming months

Is Bush really serious about helping Africa?

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The African Bush
The President offers help to the troubled continent, but the bottom line will be self-reliance
Senegal
"A republic founded on equality for all became a prison for millions"
South Africa
Liberia and Niger are not on the itinerary, but they are on the agenda
Botswana
The President sees animated musicians and amorous animals

Mbeki's Mission
It could be Africa's last hope for joining the global economy
[6/10/02]
Zimbabwe Decides
A vote between two different versions of reality [2/25/2002]


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FROM THE JULY 21, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2003

SENEGAL, JULY 8 Senegal' s President Wade and President Bush stand in the Door of No Return on Gorée Island through which millions of African slaves boarded ships that would take them across the ocean to servitude. Photograph by BROOKS KRAFT/CORBIS for TIME

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