September 13, 2012
Africa: Continent's Aviation Record - Death By Numbers
Despite global improvements in airline safety, parts of Africa remain a cause for concern. Read more »
Kenya: Empowering the Nation's Widows
The plight of poor widows is ignored worldwide. After the death of a husband, a woman is often left vulnerable and open to exploitation. In male dominated societies, the absence of… Read more »
Africa: Laying the Brics of Development
The BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - hope to reinforce their alliance by establishing a joint development bank. Read more »
September 12, 2012
Uganda: Hidden Hunger in the Capital
Is enough attention being paid to rising food prices and increased malnutrition in Uganda's capital? Read more »
Libya: U.S. Ambassador Killed in Benghazi
What are the origins and implications of the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi? Read more »
September 11, 2012
Africa: How Africa Can Leverage China
Low income economies within Africa may be set to benefit from China's increased international outsourcing of labour-intensive manufacturing. Read more »
Africa: Building Africa's Green Economy
Africa's energy demand is forecast to dramatically expand as rapid urbanisation and economic growth push consumption to new heights. Yet the continent is currently plagued by poor… Read more »
Kenya: Resource-Saving Agriculture
The need for simple, cheap, yet effective solutions to many challenges facing agriculture in poor countries remains crucial. This has a particular urgency in Africa. In the face of… Read more »
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - Armed Robbers Wreak Havoc On Lagos State
Armed Robbers Wreak Havoc on Lagos State Read more »
September 10, 2012
Kenya: Kenya Airways - A High Flying Success Story?
There is a certain swagger to parts of Kenya in 2012. Walk the streets of its cities and you see an immense amount of construction going on, from shopping centres to offices to… Read more »
Africa: Review - Daughters Who Walk This Path
Yejide Kilanko, whose debut novel explores the persistence of status quo in Nigeria's patriarchal society, talks to Think Africa Press. Read more »
September 07, 2012
Egypt: Grassroots Activists Fight Sexual Assault
Two weeks ago, the festival of Eid saw young men grabbing and molesting women in the busy streets of Cairo. This is not the first year sexual harassment has occurred during these… Read more »
South Sudan: Bid to Resolve Jonglei Conflict
South Sudan's government is attempting to tackle violent inter-tribal fighting, but it is uncertain whether they have sufficient resources to do so. Read more »
Liberia: Logging Loophole - Selling Off the Forest
Anthony Kamara stands at the end of a long mud road rendered all but impassable by heavy logging equipment. In a vast expanse cut from the forest around him, he's surrounded by… Read more »
September 06, 2012
Uganda: Nation Faces Crucial Oil Decision
Over the last month, there has been much discussion in parliament and civil society regarding Uganda's nascent oil sector. Uganda has discovered vast oil reserves and when… Read more »
Africa: Behind the Scenes of the Nation's Anti-Homosexual Politics
A play suggesting there may be hidden agendas behind politicians' anti-gay rhetoric has been banned. Read more »
Mali: An Interview With Idan Raichel
The Israeli pianist discusses his latest collaboration with Vieux Farka Touré. Read more »
September 04, 2012
Somalia: Nation Gears Up to Choose Leader
After some delays in the process, Somalia's recently-appointed parliamentarians are expected to elect a new president on September 10. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Severe Food Shortages Loom
Zimbabwe is facing severe and widespread food shortages. 1.7 million Zimbabweans currently require food aid and some fear the situation will get even worse before the next harvest… Read more »
Tanzania: Unions Strike While Iron's Hot
This July, Tanzania's teachers conducted strikes demanding pay increases of more than 100%. The strike - supported by around 200,000 teachers, representing 95.7% of the Tanzania… Read more »
September 03, 2012
Burundi: Tensions Threaten to Bubble Over
In August 2005, ending 12 years of civil war in which over 300,000 lost their lives, Pierre Nkurunziza was elected as Burundi's president. Since then, President Nkurunziza and his… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Does U.S. Law Help Stop Sexual Violence?
Legislation to regulate mining in the DRC may be a step in the right direction, but many problems remain. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Radio Sends Signals of Hope From Africa's Deadliest War
Full of revealing conversations with locals, Ben Rawlence's thoughtful and absorbing new book offers an alternative picture of the DRC. Read more »
South Africa: The South African Police Service and the Public Order War
In early 2010, the South African Police Service (SAPS) began a formal process of remilitarisation. At the time this was depicted as a necessary project of reasserting 'command and… Read more »
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - Minister of Power Barth Nnaji Resigns
This Week: News Read more »