Johannesburg’s street traders
Errol Barnett gets an insight into Johannesburg's informal businesses and their role in the wider economy.
Somalia’s economic renaissance
CNN's Nima Elbagir to Mogadishu, Somalia where real estate and hotel sectors are growing as well as investment…
Winnie Mandela faces financial woes
Officials arrived at the house of Nelson Mandela's ex-wife to execute a court order granting a Johannesburg school…
Kerry: Nigeria acknowledged human rights abuses
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry took exception with Nigeria's human rights record Saturday, but at the same…
Kids’ playground made from trash
A Ugandan artist has created an incredible children's playground built entirely from trash.
Nigerian forces tout ‘massive deployment’
An ongoing "massive deployment" against insurgent groups in northern Nigeria by special forces killed at least 14 suspected…
Uncovering Egypt’s sex pests
A man dresses as a woman and goes undercover to expose sexual harassment in Egypt, CNN's Reza Sayah…
Writer cries over Achebe praise
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on receiving praise from her inspiration, legendary Nigerian storyteller Chinua Achebe.
Report: Islamist militants claim 2 deadly attacks in Niger
Twenty-five people, including six assailants, were killed in vehicle bombs and attacks on a uranium mine and an…
Troops to build roads in Africa?
Could Africa's armed forces be a secret weapon in building roads and infrastructure across the continent?
Is Egypt dangerous for tourists?
The millions of people working in tourism in Egypt have been hit hard by the unrest. Here's what…
A pioneer for Nigerian writers
CNN's Zain Verjee meets Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie who talks about what inspires her work and making an impact…
Protecting ‘blue gold’ from pirates
Fishermen in the Seychelles have been victims of Somali pirates, but gunboats may not be enough to protect…
ACHEBE lives as an immortal writer in our hearts and minds. By Chido Nwangwu
ACHEBE lives as an immortal writer in our hearts and minds. By Chido Nwangwu, moderator of the Achebe Colloquium…
Empowering Nigerian youth
Nigeria's Finance Minister discusses her long-term strategy for the country's future economic success.