2 Good articles: One of elections on the continent and one on corruption there.

At the start of one of Africa’s busiest political seasons – more than 17 elections are due this year – the deepening crisis in Côte d’Ivoire sends a brutal reminder of the limits of electoral politics...
http://allafrica.com/stories/201101120225.html


Corruption in Africa: Where Does the Buck Stop?

Corruption is an endemic cancer that has devastated African societies and impoverished millions. According to the Africa Union (AU) around $148 billion are stolen from the continent by its leaders and civil servants every year. The 2006 Forbes' list of most corrupt nations had 9 out of the first 16 countries coming from Africa.
http://www.modernghana.com/news/311705/1/corruption-in-africa-where-does-the-buck-stop.html