Aids to slash South African savings funds

As the Aids crisis in South Africa peaks, pension funds are advised to cap death benefits to reduce the potential financial damage the rising death rate may cause.
James Lamont
August 5, 2002

To Fuel the Mideast’s Grills, Somalia Smolders

Economics overrides the environment as Somalis burn their own trees for charcoal used in the Middle East.
Marc Lacey
July 25, 2002

Tragic Mistake

Saudi newspaper blames “half-witted” Nigerian government for religious violence.
November 24, 2002

World Court Rules for Cameroon in Prolonged Oil-Land Border Dispute With Nigeria

With a decision by the international court of justice, Nigeria and Cameroon resolve a decade-long border dispute over the oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula.
Marc Lacey
October 11, 2002

100 Die in Nigerian Riot over Miss World Article

The Miss World pageant has triggered religious violence in Nigeria.
November 22, 2002
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