Obamamania sweeps Kenya
The U.S. president's visit to Kenya might be a short one, but Kenyan entrepreneurs are hoping that it…
Cameroon suicide bombings kill 11
One struck at the entrance to a market in northern Cameroon. Another hit a nearby neighborhood.
Messi’s ‘zoo’ dress code causes stir
You can't too careful when it comes to observing dress codes -- even if you're arguably the world's…
Female genital mutation: Shocking figures
According to UNICEF, 30,000 women worldwide are likely to endure female genital mutilation (FGM) within the next eight…
Contemporary art from the DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) used to bring to mind images of civil war and conflict. Lately,…
As Obama heads to Kenya, he fulfills desire to visit the land of his father as U.S President
As Obama heads to Kenya, he fulfills desire to visit the land of his father as U.S President…
Why Kenya holds ‘special place’ in Obama’s heart
U.S. President Barack Obama is about to make a historic trip to his father's homeland. CNN's Robyn Kriel…
Burundi polls open amid gunfire
Polls opened in Burundi on Tuesday for a controversial presidential election where sitting leader Pierre Nkurunziza is seeking…