Full Coverage: Central Africa

21.11.2006 The economic rewards of tropical hardwood exports are vital both to Cameroon and its local forest communities, writes André Nguemdjom. Can the forests provide these rewards indefinitely?

16.11.2006 It is the size of Western Europe and one of the poorest--and most resource-rich--countries in the world. If political rivals keep their promise of non-violence following Wednesday's election pronouncement, the Congo may soon truly be a democratic republic.

15.11.2006 Escalating violence in Chad's southeastern region is mirroring that of its neighbor Darfur, say UN officials and aid groups concerned about rising death tolls and insecurity for local people.

14.11.2006 An exhibition of photographs taken by disabled people in Bangladesh, Cameroon and the UK is being held in London in the week following the International Day of Disabled Persons 2006 (3 December).

02.11.2006 Central African Republic rebels have offered to sit down with the country's president--who they accuse of ruling on an ethnic basis--to resolve the country's problems and avoid "useless bloodshed."