Ofeibea Quist-Arcton http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4513318&ft=1&f=4513318 Ofeibea Quist-Arcton is journalist and broadcaster from Ghana, who reports for NPR News on issues and developments related to West Africa. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:23:09 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Ofeibea Quist-Arcton http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4513318&ft=1&f=4513318 In Zimbabwe, Will Next Election Be More Peaceful? Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton about Zimbabwe's upcoming presidential election and efforts to alleviate its international isolation. Sat, 18 May 2013 07:23:09 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185012227/in-zimbabwe-will-next-election-be-more-peaceful?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185012227/in-zimbabwe-will-next-election-be-more-peaceful?ft=1&f=4513318 Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton about Zimbabwe's upcoming presidential election and efforts to alleviate its international isolation.

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]]> Media Focus On Ailing Mandela Is Not 'The African Way' The extensive coverage of Nelson Mandela's fading health has sparked intense debate in South Africa. Many say the African way views the twilight years as a final journey, a time of peace and respect, and that journalists should be more sensitive. Sat, 11 May 2013 05:29:03 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/11/182640720/media-focus-on-ailing-mandela-is-not-the-african-way?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/11/182640720/media-focus-on-ailing-mandela-is-not-the-african-way?ft=1&f=4513318 The extensive coverage of Nelson Mandela's fading health has sparked intense debate in South Africa. Many say the African way views the twilight years as a final journey, a time of peace and respect, and that journalists should be more sensitive.

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]]> Dream Wedding Is Now South Africa's Diplomatic Nightmare It's been dubbed Guptagate. A private jet flies in 200 high-society guests from India for a four-day wedding that has South Africans steaming for answers. Among the wedding party's alleged offenses: refusing to be served by black staff. Sat, 04 May 2013 17:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/04/181169633/dream-wedding-is-now-south-africas-diplomatic-nightmare?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/04/181169633/dream-wedding-is-now-south-africas-diplomatic-nightmare?ft=1&f=4513318 It's been dubbed Guptagate. A private jet flies in 200 high-society guests from India for a four-day wedding that has South Africans steaming for answers. Among the wedding party's alleged offenses: refusing to be served by black staff.

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]]> Lady Mechanic Initiative Trains Women For 'The Best Job' A young woman in Nigeria says God spoke to her in her dreams, guiding her to become a car mechanic. Despite initial resistance from her family, she fulfilled her vocation and has gone on to train other young women to do what one trainee calls "the best job in the world." Thu, 02 May 2013 02:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/179275392/lady-mechanic-initiative-trains-women-for-the-best-job?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/179275392/lady-mechanic-initiative-trains-women-for-the-best-job?ft=1&f=4513318 A young woman in Nigeria says God spoke to her in her dreams, guiding her to become a car mechanic. Despite initial resistance from her family, she fulfilled her vocation and has gone on to train other young women to do what one trainee calls "the best job in the world."

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]]> S. African Leader Under Fire After Awkward Visit With Mandela Nelson Mandela had a bewildered look and was largely unresponsive when President Jacob Zuma stopped by earlier this week. After the visit was televised, some South Africans began criticizing the president, saying the images were disrespectful to the iconic figure. Wed, 01 May 2013 16:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180350029/s-african-leader-under-fire-after-awkward-visit-with-mandela?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180350029/s-african-leader-under-fire-after-awkward-visit-with-mandela?ft=1&f=4513318 Nelson Mandela had a bewildered look and was largely unresponsive when President Jacob Zuma stopped by earlier this week. After the visit was televised, some South Africans began criticizing the president, saying the images were disrespectful to the iconic figure.

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]]> An American In Mali, Teaching The Country's Sounds It's been a decade since Paul Chandler left the U.S. and headed to West Africa, having fallen in love with the region's music. Now Mali is his home, and he's teaching children at the American School in Bamako how to play the music of his adopted country. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/20/177638729/a-minnesotan-in-mali-teaching-the-countrys-sounds?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/20/177638729/a-minnesotan-in-mali-teaching-the-countrys-sounds?ft=1&f=4513318 It's been a decade since Paul Chandler left the U.S. and headed to West Africa, having fallen in love with the region's music. Now Mali is his home, and he's teaching children at the American School in Bamako how to play the music of his adopted country.

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]]> South Africans: Why Were Paratroopers In Central African Republic? The deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the mutinous Central African Republic has opposition politicians asking why South African troops were there. The ruling ANC has denied it has any business in the Central African Republic — which is rich in natural resources, including diamonds and uranium. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/04/176207492/south-africans-why-were-paratroopers-in-central-african-republic?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/04/176207492/south-africans-why-were-paratroopers-in-central-african-republic?ft=1&f=4513318 The deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the mutinous Central African Republic has opposition politicians asking why South African troops were there. The ruling ANC has denied it has any business in the Central African Republic — which is rich in natural resources, including diamonds and uranium.

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]]> Nelson Mandela's Condition Seems To Be Improving Public expressions of concern are on full display as South Africans monitor the hospitalization of anti-apartheid hero and former president Nelson Mandela. The 94 year old is being treated for pneumonia. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/01/175891886/nelson-mandels-condition-seems-to-be-improving?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/01/175891886/nelson-mandels-condition-seems-to-be-improving?ft=1&f=4513318 Public expressions of concern are on full display as South Africans monitor the hospitalization of anti-apartheid hero and former president Nelson Mandela. The 94 year old is being treated for pneumonia.

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]]> Chinua Achebe, Nigerian Author Of 'Things Fall Apart,' Dies His seminal work played a critical role in establishing post-colonial African literature. Achebe also taught Africana Studies at Brown University. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/22/175025166/chinua-achebe-nigerian-author-of-things-fall-apart-dies?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/22/175025166/chinua-achebe-nigerian-author-of-things-fall-apart-dies?ft=1&f=4513318 His seminal work played a critical role in establishing post-colonial African literature. Achebe also taught Africana Studies at Brown University.

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]]> Nigeria's Outspoken Writer Chinua Achebe Dies At 82 Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe, who played a critical role in establishing post-colonial African literature, has died. The author of <em>Things Fall Apart</em> was 82. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/22/175038151/nigerias-outspoken-author-chinua-achebe-dies-at-82?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/22/175038151/nigerias-outspoken-author-chinua-achebe-dies-at-82?ft=1&f=4513318 Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe, who played a critical role in establishing post-colonial African literature, has died. The author of Things Fall Apart was 82.

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]]> Baba Salah: A Malian Musician Speaks To His Nation's Displaced The guitarist comes from the northern city of Gao, which has made headlines lately due to fighting by Islamist militants and French-backed Malian forces. Salah now plays at a club in Mali's capital, Bamako, where, he says, people gather to relax, reminisce and "see images other than war." Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174416220/baba-salah-a-malian-musician-speaks-to-his-nations-displaced?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174416220/baba-salah-a-malian-musician-speaks-to-his-nations-displaced?ft=1&f=4513318 The guitarist comes from the northern city of Gao, which has made headlines lately due to fighting by Islamist militants and French-backed Malian forces. Salah now plays at a club in Mali's capital, Bamako, where, he says, people gather to relax, reminisce and "see images other than war."

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]]> Catholics Around The World React To Announcement Of New Pope We have reaction from around the world to the selection of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, as pope. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/174231289/catholics-around-the-world-react-to-announcement-of-new-pope?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/174231289/catholics-around-the-world-react-to-announcement-of-new-pope?ft=1&f=4513318 We have reaction from around the world to the selection of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, as pope.

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]]> Fastjet Brings High-Frequency, Low-Cost Flights To Africa The first pan-African budget airline took to the skies in late November with a series of flights in Tanzania. Fastjet's aim is to offer a low-cost alternative to passengers accustomed to uncertain and costly air travel. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:17:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/05/173489138/fastjet-brings-high-frequency-low-cost-flights-to-africa?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/05/173489138/fastjet-brings-high-frequency-low-cost-flights-to-africa?ft=1&f=4513318 The first pan-African budget airline took to the skies in late November with a series of flights in Tanzania. Fastjet's aim is to offer a low-cost alternative to passengers accustomed to uncertain and costly air travel.

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]]> Pistorius Granted Bail After Prosecution Is Criticized For Sloppy Case A South African magistrate on Friday approved bail for Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius in the run-up to his trial on charges of premeditated murder in the killing of his girlfriend. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/22/172722883/pistorius-granted-bail-after-prosecution-is-criticized-for-sloppy-case?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/22/172722883/pistorius-granted-bail-after-prosecution-is-criticized-for-sloppy-case?ft=1&f=4513318 A South African magistrate on Friday approved bail for Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius in the run-up to his trial on charges of premeditated murder in the killing of his girlfriend.

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]]> Pope's Resignation An Opportunity For Africa's Cardinals Pope Benedict's resignation kicks off a closely watched process to choose his successor. Some have put the odds on the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church coming from the Southern Hemisphere, and possibly from Africa, the fastest growing region for Catholicism in the world. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/16/172161344/popes-resignation-an-opportunity-for-africas-cardinals?ft=1&f=4513318 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/16/172161344/popes-resignation-an-opportunity-for-africas-cardinals?ft=1&f=4513318 Pope Benedict's resignation kicks off a closely watched process to choose his successor. Some have put the odds on the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church coming from the Southern Hemisphere, and possibly from Africa, the fastest growing region for Catholicism in the world.

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