October 2002
Explosion of Ten Bombs in South Africa - 2002-10-30
Ten bombs exploded in South Africa, resulting in one death and three injuries, with suspicions pointing to white extremists. President Thabo Mbeki described the attacks…
Tense Calm in the Capital of South Africa - 2002-10-29
A tense calm has settled in Bangui, Central African Republic, after four days of fighting between rebel forces and government troops. The rebellion, initiated by…
War in Ivory Coast Halted but the Country is Divided
The war in Ivory Coast has ceased, but the nation remains divided following a month-long rebellion. West African leaders and the South African President are…
UN Committee Calls for Sanctions Against Companies Exploiting National Resources of Congo - 2002-10-22
A UN committee has called for sanctions against 29 companies and 54 individuals involved in the illegal exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo's resources.…
Labor Strike in South Africa - 2002-10-01
Thousands of members of South Africa's largest labor union are striking against government privatization policies that they believe will increase unemployment and poverty. The government…