Africa:

Ghana's President Suggests Extending Term for Future Leaders
President John Kufuor says 'A five-year term, renewable once, will create the needed space for making a better impact'

Bail Hearing For Detained Zimbabwe Activists Postponed Pending High Court Decision
Lawyers for human rights monitor Jestina Mukoko and other activists want them to receive medical care before any further proceedings

Harare Establishes Cholera Command Centers, Cautions On Rainy Season Impact
Zimbabwean Health Minister David Parirenyatwa told reporters Monday that the epidemic could get worse as the rainy season intensifies

Zimbabwe's Mugabe To Form Government Next Month, State Media Says
The state-controlled Herald newspaper said President Mugabe, now on "annual leave," would form a new government by the end of February

Dollarization Puts School Fees Out Of Reach Of Many Zimbabwe Families
The Chisipite Secondary School in Harare has set its fee for one term (there are three terms in the Zimbabwe scholastic year) at US$1,200

French Ship Seized by Pirates Off Nigeria
A French company says pirates have seized one of its ships and nine crew members

Mauritania Forum Proposes May 30 Election
Forum recommendations subject to approval by military junta chief Abdel Aziz

Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Goes on Trial in France for 2002 Bombing
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others face charges for allegedly bombing a Tunisian synagogue in 2002

Zimbabwe Ex-Finance Minister Blames Mugabe for National Woes
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe is coming under intense criticism after going on a month-long vacation trip outside the country.

Analyst Says Ghanaians Disapprove of Outgoing Presidential Transition Team
Some Ghanaians are expressing their displeasure with President John Kufour's transition team after failing to meet with the team of President-Elect John Atta-Mills ahead of Wednesday's swearing in




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