China's Social Media Crackdown Likely To Continue, A Clear Indicator Of Future Direction Of President Xi Jinping's Administration
Political experts are weighing-in on the implications of China's social media crackdown.
As Somalia Struggles, Can Neighboring Somaliland Become East Africa's Next Big Commercial Hub?
Somalia is ramping up infrastructural development with a newly refurbished airport and an improved port town.
African Entrepreneurs Seek Blessings Of Angel Investors For Start-Up Funding
Will this be Africa's breakout investment decade? The Africa Angel List is holding a networking event in Johannesburg this month.
Somalia To Receive $2.4 Billion In Aid From Global Donors, As President Promises To Focus On Development
Somali President Hassan Sheik Mohamud pledges to spend the money on security, economic recovery, legal reform and public finances.
Rwanda Votes For Parliament: A Strange Electoral System For A Unique Country
Rwandans went to the polls on Monday to elect a new Chamber of Deputies, and the ruling party stands to win yet again.
As South African Economy Falters, Fast-Food Giant, Famous Brands, Seeks Fresh Pastures In Nigeria
If South Africa's domestic economy continues to falter, fast-growing markets elsewhere on the continent could become even more attractive.
Mechanical Cows For Kenya? New Milk ATM Pumps Dairy For Cheap In Eldoret
Never taken out milk from an ATM? You can in Kenya, where a vending machine is helping consumers adjust to a dairy tax hike.
Saving Lives Without Big Pharma: How A Cheap New Meningitis Vaccine Could End An African Scourge
MenAfriVac could be the beginning of the end of meningitis in Africa, and it costs about $0.50.
Ghana Empowered: Natural Gas Import Facility Could Ease Impending Energy Crisis
An import terminal for liquified natural gas could counter Ghana's fast-growing energy demands.
Watershed Moment For Kenya? Newly Discovered Reservoir Brings Hope To Drought-Prone Turkana Region
Satellite exploration technologies have uncovered massive aquifers in northern Kenya, where drought can kill.
Five Years After Devastating Oil Spills In Nigeria, Shell May Finally Cough Up Millions
Shell is in talks with Nigeria's Bodo community, five years after two massive oil spills destroyed livelihoods there.
Aid Agencies Desperate For Funding As Food Crisis Drags On In The African Sahel
About 11 million people are affected by a severe food crises in the African Sahel, with no end in sight.
Kenya's Day In Court: Vice President Ruto Begins Trial At ICC, Pleads Not Guilty To Crimes Against Humanity
William Ruto pleaded not guilty as his trial for crimes against humanity began at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Eagles Run All Over Redskins
Philadelphia began the Chip Kelly era with an impressive offensive assault against Washington on Monday.
Why Does The ICC Only Prosecute African Leaders? Kenyan Snub Reignites Debate
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta isn't the only one angry with the ICC's focus on the African continent.
G20 Talks Taxes: Why Africa Stands To Gain The Most From Global Tax Regulation Reform
Africa loses billions of dollars annually to tax evasion, but progress in St. Petersburg this week could begin to change that.
As Nigeria Drowns In Crude, A Lifeline: Africa's Richest Man Signs Deal To Build Oil Refinery
Aliko Dangote has signed a $3.3 billion financing deal to build Africa's biggest refinery in Nigeria.
Paradise Gained: How Tiny Mauritius Became Africa's Most Competitive Economy
Mauritius may be small, but this year it became even more competitive than Africa's largest economy.
South Africa Gold Miners Reject 'Slave Wages,' Go On Strike: Is A Resolution In Sight?
Workers represented by the NUM are making slow progress in wage increase negotiations.
Sudan, South Sudan Promise To Keep Oil Flowing, But Old Disputes Remain Unresolved
Oil is the tie that binds Sudan and South Sudan, but disputes over borders and rebels remain.
UN Scores Military Victory Against M23 in Congo, But That's Only Part Of The Solution
M23 was pushed further from Goma this weekend, but how can the Congo overcome decades of conflict?
Dennis Rodman Returns To Pyongyang For Second Round Of Basketball Diplomacy
Six months after his first trip to North Korea, Dennis Rodman is going back for more.
The Seventh Governor: Nigeria's Ruling Party Falls Apart As Dissenting Officials Join Forces
Governors from the north and south have formed a splinter group to challenge the ruling PDP.
The Retail Industry's Next Frontier: In Africa, Consumer Demand Is About To Skyrocket
Big retailers like Wal-Mart and Carrefour are looking to take advantage of Africa's increasing wealth.
A Grand Plan For Southern Africa's Infrastructure Development, But Who Will Pay For It?
International partners would prefer not to channel their money through the SADC.
Rural Africa, Meet 3G: Asian Telecoms Using Satellites To Increase Coverage On Continent
Bharti Airtel and SoftBank have tested new technology to make satellite 3G cost-effective.
Polygamy, Remixed: One Woman Marries Two Men In Kenya, Sparking National Controversy
Though it's not uncommon to see multiple wives, Kenya isn't quite ready for multiple husbands.
Can Satellite Imagery Solve Africa's Worst Problems? DigitalGlobe Tracks Trouble Across The Continent
A satellite imagery company is tracking humanitarian crises in Africa, getting hard-to-reach data that could save lives.
A New Low For Nigeria As Oil Thieves Drag National Economy, Global Markets Down
A shadowy network of Nigerian thieves is having an unprecedented impact on the country's economy, and worldwide oil production.
Why Did Every Single Student Fail The Entrance Exam At University Of Liberia?
Not one out of 24,000 students passed entrance exams at the University of Liberia. How is that possible?
