Month: February 2014
Bitter sweet truth about chocolate
It's cocoa season across the southern half of the Ivory Coast. The pods are ripe for picking, some…
Tabloid prints list of ‘homosexuals’
A day after Uganda passed harsh anti-gay laws, a tabloid newspaper comes out with a list of what…
Africa’s best ‘under-star’ sleeps
Where the starry sky is your blanket and the sounds of wildlife your wake-up call.
Did U.S. Pastor promote homophobia?
CNN's Becky Anderson speaks to American preacher Scott Lively about his speaking out against homosexuality on a recent…
Islamists blamed for deadly Nigerian school attack
Students in northeastern Nigeria were killed in an attack on their boarding school by Boko Haram Islamists, two…
Teen ‘gardening revolution’
Have you always wanted to have your own garden and grow fresh, healthy food but didn't know quite…
From Morocco to Hollywood
Sanaa Hamri shares her story of how she made it from her streets of Tangier to the studios…
Egypt takes steps to replace government
Egypt's interim President Adly Mansour is taking steps to appoint new leaders, a day after the military-backed government…
Pistorius murder trial may be partly televised, judge rules
A South African high court ruled on Tuesday that cameras will be allowed in court for part of…
No cash, no cards – just a phone
The aroma of rich coffee wafts through the air as Xolile Malindi leans behind the counter of House…
The meteoric rise of Lupita Nyong’o
Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has become a new critics' darling after her breakout role in last year's hit…
‘Zambian iPad’ goes to school
Whether it's learning how to read and write or setting up your own farm, a Zambian computer tablet…