West Africa: The Coup in Guinea

For now the coup leaders seem to have taken power.  The former governmenthas given up.  We can only hope the newArmy rulers will do what is best forthe country. " This year alone Mauritania, Guinea...

Carling Cup Final

"Didier Drogba's double was enough for Chelsea to see off Arsenal's young Guns as they defeated their rivals 2-1 in a Carling Cup final that was marred by three late red cards and a serious injury to John Terry. The first all-London showdown in League Cup final history will...

African Musician Ali Farka Toure Dies

"Two-time Grammy Award winner Ali Farka Toure, one of Africa's most famous performers, died Tuesday in his native Mali after a long illness. He was in his late 60s. Mali's Culture Ministry said Toure died at his home in the capital, Bamako, after a long struggle with an...

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