Economic development in the country is on rise, despite the challenges of drought and famine. Read more »

Ethiopia's Gibe III dam will make it very difficult for indigenous farmers and fishers to sustain their livelihoods, writes the Worldwatch Institute. Read more »

African leaders are called to assess why trade between countries on the continent is not nearly as fruitful as it could, or should be. Read more »

Senior government officials, politicians and members of the public gathered at Durban's Sahara Kingsmead Stadium to bid farewell to the late Public Service and Administration ... Read more »

Leaders of the East African Community, who were expected to decide on South Sudan's application to join the bloc, have postponed the decision. Read more »

In commemoration of World Freedom Press Day, the African Media Initiative has released new guidelines outlining good media practices. Read more »

Many people have been killed in political attacks, the killings, some by state agents and members of the ruling party, others by armed opposition groups, reflect widespread ... Read more »

The fight for media freedom has been highlighted on World Press Freedom Day. Read more »

South Sudan's government has announced it will withdraw its armed forces from the disputed, oil-rich Heglig area amid growing fears of all-out war. Read more »

Chinese actress Yao Chen has hailed the courage of Somali refugees living in neighbouring Ethiopia who were forced to flee over on-going fighting and famine. Read more »