South Sudan Situation Worsens As President Sacks Entire Cabinet Plunging Young Nation Into Political Turmoil
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has fired his vice president, party leader and ministers.
Could Land Ownership Reform Be The Key To Solving African Food Insecurity Problems?
Haphazard methods of land governance are hampering Africa's productivity.
The Truth About Female Genital Mutilation: UNICEF Unveils The Most Comprehensive Data Yet
A harmful practice is on the decline globally but is still near-universal in some countries, according to a new report.
Mali Election: Problems Abound As The Pivotal Moment Approaches
A national election could effect stability in Mali, but only if everything goes as planned.
Gay Rights In Africa: Easy To Champion From Afar, Fatal To Defend From Within
Cameroonian LGBT activist Eric Lembembe was brutally and mysteriously killed last week.
Behind Bars For Bunkering: Nigerian Oil Thieves To Face Prosecution For Siphoning Fuel
Nigerians suspected of stealing oil from lucrative pipelines may soon be behind bars for good.
In Zimbabwe, 1st TV Is Fighting To Broadcast Independent News Just In Time For Election
Can a brand new TV station loosen Mugabe's iron grip on Zimbabwe and its media?
Will Work For Food: African Leaders Discuss Scientific Solutions To Continental Food Crisis
With better technology and smarter science, Africa could solve its own hunger problem.
Teachers' Strike And Public School Shutdown Are Just The Tip Of Kenya's Educational Crisis Iceberg
The educational system in Kenya has been plagued with serious issues for years.
World Population Growth Fast But Skewed; Africa's Boom Is Even More Extreme
Revised data on population growth shows Africa growing even faster than analysts thought. Nigeria will be more populous than the U.S.
Tanzania's Controversial Mobile Phone Tax Could Grow Revenues, At The Expense Of The Poor
Tanzania is implementing a new tax on SIM cards, but who will pay the price of development?
Is Ghana The Next West African Powerhouse? Natural Gas Facility Picks Up Steam
A new natural gas facility being constructed in Ghana could make the country into a net gas exporter.
For Better Trade, Africa Needs To Quit The Paper-Pushing: UN Report
Intra-continental trade can spur even faster development in Africa, but only if smart policies are fully implemented.
Congo Mayhem Spills Into Uganda As Refugees Flee Militia Attack
The Ugandan military has washed its hands of a formerly domestic rebel group now in Congo, but now faces an influx of refugees.
In South Africa, A New Power Player: Country's Largest Natural Gas Facility Up And Running
Sasol's new natural gas plant is up and running -- good news for an overburdened power grid.
Tensions Plague Zimbabwe Presidential Election As Flawed Registration Period Ends
Despite roadblocks, Zimbabwe's opposition candidate is optimistic about his chances of unseating President Mugabe.
East African Stock Exchange In The Works To Merge Buoyant, Profitable Markets
Progress is slow, but joining stock markets in East Africa could make the region more attractive to investors.
In First Trip Outside Of Rome, Pope Francis Focuses On Migrants' Rights In Lampedusa, Italy
Pope Francis used his first official trip outside of Rome to visit the Italian island of Lampedusa, where hundreds of migrants die each year.
African Union Suspends Egypt Amid Turmoil: When Can Cairo Regain Membership?
The African Union has suspended Egypt's membership, and it may be a while before the country can rejoin.
Kim Jong-Il's Widow 'Purged' From North Korean Party Positions By Kim Jong-Un
The North Korean leader has reportedly expelled Kim Ok from her positions with the governing party of North Korea.
Kenneth Bae, American Detained In North Korea, Speaks Out In Prison Interview
A new video of an American citizen serving a 15-year sentence in North Korea has been released. Why is the regime allowing it?
Kim Jong Un Has A 7 Million Dollar Luxury Yacht [PHOTO]
Has Kim Jong Un been cruising around in a yacht?
Is North Korea Ready To Accept China's Peacemaking Efforts?
A top officer says North Korea is willing to accept China's efforts to mend relations with the international community.
Kim Jong-Un And Wife Visit Children's Camp, Kids Cry Hysterically [PHOTOS]
The leader and his wife, Ri Sol-Ju, paid a visit to the Myohyangsan Children's Camp. They were greeted by hysterically crying children.
Kenneth Bae: The Man Sentenced To 15 Years Hard Labor In North Korea, According To His Friends
Kenneth Bae's friends gave a glimpse of who he was before being detained and sentenced in North Korea.
Sino-North Korean Friendship Treaty: China Obligated To Defend North Korea During 'Armed Attack' Or Is It?
China insists on stability in the Korean Peninsula. But it's bound by a treaty to one of the contenders there.
Dennis Rodman On Kim Jong Un: 'I Love Him' [PHOTOS]
The former NBA star just left North Korea after a four-day "basketball diplomacy" trip and made a "friend for life," the country's dictator.
Dennis Rodman And Kim Jong-Un Chat Courtside At Pyongyang Basketball Game
What do the North Korean leader and the ex NBA star do at a basketball game? They make friends, of course.
China 'Resolutely Opposed' To North Korea's Third Nuclear Test
North Korea's only significant ally, China, has protested the North's most recent nuclear development testing and called for continued dialogue.
North Korean Missile Launch Success: China, Japan and the UN React
North Korea's successful rocket launch has stirred-up a host of reactions, and escalated tensions in the East Asia area.
