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Holding governments to account
With hundreds of millions of Africans owning mobile phones, citizens are becoming increasingly well connected. This is providing…
Africa can innovate with the best
In this period of gloomy economic forecasts, Africa's rise has become a widely discussed international policy topic. The…
Biotech can help small farmers
Kenyan conservationist Calestous Juma explains how genetic engineering doesn't have to threaten small-scale farmers.
Africa’s digital music scene
Robyn Curnow looks at how Africa's upcoming artists are turning to the digital world to overcome traditional barriers.
Official: U.S. temporarily holds up military aid to Egypt
The Obama administration is "reprogramming" some funds to Egypt while a review is underway -- in effect, temporarily…
Africa’s biotechnology advantage
Kenyan conservationist Calestous Juma explains how Africa can benefit on being a latecomer in the area of biotechnology.
USAfrica: Femi Fani-Kayode is a bigoted, anti-Igbo tribalist. By Femi Aribisala
Femi Fani-Kayode is a bigoted, anti-Igbo tribalist By Femi Aribisala ----- …
U.N.: 82 child soldiers saved in DR Congo
Scores of child soldiers, some of them as young as eight years old, have been rescued from an…
Oscar Pistorius indicted in killing of girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius will go on trial on March 3 for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Brotherhood spiritual leader arrested
Egyptian security forces arrested Mohamed Badie, the Muslim Brotherhood's spiritual leader in Cairo, state-run Nile TV reported.
An unresolved Marikana dispute
Marikana lies on South Africa's platinum belt, where the world's richest deposits of the metal are located. Together…
Indian food remixed in Africa
South African restaurant owner Gita Jivan explains the exciting concept behind a 21st century take on Indian food.
Protestor: We are willing to die
Cairo -- I write this after several days that have disheartened me and many Egyptian people. Many Egyptians…
Egypt: 36 dead in attempted jailbreak
An attempted breakout by Muslim Brotherhood prisoners left at least 36 dead Sunday, as Egypt's military chief urged…
Egypt: Mourning MB leader’s loss
The funeral for a son of Muslim Brotherhood spiritual leader Mohamed Badie takes place in Egypt.